Hameed Akhtar(late) was a famous journalist and writer. He was a progressive leftist (communist) and jailed many times due to his political views. He was jailed in 1951 in Rawalpindi Conspiracy case with Faiz Ahmed Faiz. Hameed Akhtar was born in Indian state of Punjab, and migrated to Lahore, Pakistan after partition of India. He has also written his biography. He never compromised his political thinking for any financial benefit and faced financial hardships in his life due to this. An honest person by nature he was unable to make even a house of his own, and lived in the house of his daughter Saba till his death in 2011. He was 87 years old. Hameed Akhtar had also produced two films ‘Sukhh ka sapna” in 1962 and “Parayee Aag” in 1971, both films proved unsuccessful.
Hameed Akhtar (Late)
He was married to Saadia Hameed, they have four daughters Lalarukh, Huma, Bushra and Saba and one son Umair. Though a renowned person himself, he is now more famous due to his talented daughters three of which were very fine actors. His most famous daughter is Saba Hameed. During Zia ul Haq era, PTV banned Hameed Akhtar family for almost ten months.
Huma Hameed , Saba Hameed
Saba Hameed: most famous of Hameed Akhtar’s children. She started her career from PTV drama ‘Band Darwazay’. Saba continued acting after her marriage with Syed Parvez Shafi who was in the field of advertisement. For family lineage of Saba please refer to https://reviewit.pk/saba-hameeds-talented-family-tree-2/
Huma Hameed: is daughter of Hameed Akhtar, she also appeared in many dramas of PTV, like Koel against Rahat Kazmi. She quit acting after marriage in mid 1980’s.
Huma Hameed
Lalarukh : is daughter of Hameed Akhtar, she appeared in PTV plays like ‘Hazaron Rastay’. She quit acting after marriage. She now resides in Canada
Lalarukh Hameed
The fourth daughter Bushra is a graduate from National College of Arts, she never acted. The only son Umair is settled in USA.
We are back with our analysis of the Top Pakistani Dramas of the Week. We saw some really surprising changes in the Top 15 list this week. Here is the list:
1) Aasmanon Pay Likha
2) Kankar
3) Adhoori Aurat
4) Aseer Zaadi
5) Mujhe Khuda Pe Yaqeen Hai
6) Aunn Zara
7) Mere Khuwaboon Ka Diya
8) Zindagi Hai Tu
9) Yeh Shaadi Nahi Hosakhti
10) Mann Ke Moti
11) Mere Humrahi
12) Saari Bhool Humari Thi
13) Matam
14) Kadurat
15) Kabhi Kabhi
Aasmanon Pay Likha has remained on the first position for the 3rd time in a row. I see the making of a hit show here! This show has definitely appealed to the masses and dominated the Wednesday prime slot.
Kankar and Adhoori Aurat have swapped places this week. The divorce twist in Kankar has made it more interesting and thus, it has acquired the 2nd place this week. Adhoori Aurat is not far behind in the 3rd position; the show is getting more gripping as it is nearing towards its climax.
Aseer Zadi has moved up the ladder from its 7th position to the 4th position. It is currently the most watched show in the Saturday prime slot leaving Numm way behind in the ratings. Shockingly, Numm did not even make it to the list of the Top 15 this week. Most probably due to its snail pace; this proves that a superb cast is not enough to make a show hit!
With the secret finally unfolding, Mujhe Khuda Pe Yaqeen Hai has gotten more interesting and has acquired the position in the top 5, despite the tough competition from Adhoori Aurat.
Mere Khuwabon Ka Diya has taken a huge leap from the 11th position to the 7th position. It has beaten Mere Humrahi and Halki Si Khalish who air in the same slot. Mere Humrahi has taken the 11th position in the ratings this week and the reason is obvious; the show is going to way too slow!
Meri Zindagi Hai Tu is finally attracting viewers; it has reached the 8th position from its 10th position last week. Despite cut throat competition from shows like Kankar and Kabhi Kabhi, the show is still gaining viewers.
Kadurat got a huge drop in its rating this week; it dropped from the 8th to the 14th spot. The reason might be that the story is getting too repetitive now. People have had enough of the revenge game and the content of this show can no longer be watched with one’s family.
Darmiyan did not make it to the list this week and the reason is the tough competition by shows like Kadurat and Aasmanon Pay Likha in the same slot. Mann Ke Moti is back in the Top 10 shows once again due to the new twist and turns seen in the show. This show has appealed to the masses from the start, but the ratings has dipped in the past few weeks.
Shows like Matam, Saari Bhool Humari Thi and Yeh Shaadi Nahi Ho Sakhti has made it to the list this time. Yeh Shaadi Nahi Hosakti will air its last episode this week and will hopefully receive a good response from its viewers for its last episode.
Kabhi Kabhi and Aunn Zara have seen a slight dip in the ratings. Kabhi Kabhi fell from the 14th position to the 15th position while Aunn Zara fell from the 5th to the 6th position this week. Rishtey Kuch Adhoorey se and Tar-e-Ankaboot have exited the list.
So what is your opinion about this week’s ratings?
That was one beautifully directed episode which conveyed the emotions right, every single time. I wish that the story would’ve moved forward & there was less emphasis on the depression everyone is going through. I know the pace is right & everything is perfect but still a little shift from sad times to the happy ones please!
I loved the conversations, everyone’s bigheartedness & acceptance to Aunn’s decision. Even when deep inside they wanted to stop Aunn from moving out of their blessed home, they have stopped themselves, not only themselves but others as well who wanted to burden both Aunn & Zara with the wrongness of the decision they’ve taken. Husna cries on her own, Daadi cries to the point where she is hurt so badly but still they maintain the dignity & show their caliber by quietly being submissive. It was heart-wrenching to see them so much used to the fact that Aunn was still there & called him whenever they felt like. Daadi wanted to ‘phookofy’ after she recited Holy Qur’an & Husna wanted to make sure Aunn eats a freshly cooked meal.
A few bits & bobs did show the progress in the story where everyone on their own took some steps. Shehna has backed out obviously because she is dreading the whole marriage thing in her life considering what her best friend has gone through. I still respect Manzar for staying quiet at first because he didn’t want to reveal the true face of Aunn in front of his prospect wife. He did act like a true friend even when he felt his dream wedding was falling apart but he chose to secure the dignity & respect of his best friend.
Nighat did her bit by visiting Jamshed which might open another way for them to speak to each-other but right now Nighat’s concern was about Zara’s decision which she found out was materialized on Jamshed’s wish. Another chapter of misunderstanding opened but I am sure Jamshed will do everything to take care of the things & especially to clear his name in front of ‘mohtarma’.
I must say that Aunn has crossed all the limits of selfishness. At first he wanted to snatch Zara away from the whole family because he thought he’d do everything to draw her closer to him but just after their first day in their personal space when Zara asked for a cup of tea, Aunn was disgusted but sadly he had no other option left then to tend to Zara because she ain’t well. I think what we predicted is wrong, she might not be expecting but may be due to mental pressures, tensions & no considerate diet she has gone weak. May be she doesn’t say but she is taking things too seriously & over-thinking the situations & for that she is facing a decline in her health.
Ohkay, who respects Manzar even more for all the reality checks he gave to Aunn? I DO. Not only he clarified Sheha’s misunderstandings but also checked Aunn’s shape left right & centre because he is just frustrated by the negativity Aunn has been upto lately as it has effected not only his family but now his friend in some way too. Just a few words from him & Aunn lost it completely because he is so used to the sugar coated, flowery words but all of a sudden when he was exposed to some thorns, he just couldn’t take it. Even though I know nothing can part these bro-like friends but it was only Manzar who could talk to him clearly to set his mind right.
It is sad to see that Aunn has become so selfish that he just can not tolerate anything going against his will & way. A guy who was showered with so much love could stoop to this level is quite frustrating to see. Even now he found it difficult to tend to Zara & that too in just a few hours he had a reality stroke that living away from his family is not going to be easy. Daadi’s conversation reflected how Aunn has taken every thing from his father which she just couldn’t believe herself.
Now I am kind of relieved that Zara will find out about Aunn soon enough & will make things right but I wish she regains her health & spark to tackle Aunn her way. One of the most beautiful scenes was when Husna reminisced of her conversation with Daadi after her husband left. It spoke volumes of what a sane & wise woman can do, how can a woman make or break her home & how many sacrifices one does to earn this level of respect which she has now in the eyes of Daadi & everyone else. What a beautifully etched character.
Loved the episode in bits & pieces but over all I am waiting for the revelations soon & dear Aunn please be ready to face the women avengers.
Reema does not usually get involved in fashion shows but recently she participated in a fashion week in Lahore show casing the designs of some prominent designers. One of Reema’s shoes’ heel broke while she was on the ramp, instead of getting confused Reema showed how confident she is by continuing the catwalk as if nothing had happened. Waving the shoe in the air was taking it too far though! This incident also makes one wonder how many times that particular pair of shoes must have been worn by different models already. And also how much fuss Reema made about it behind the stage afterwards;)
Do you like Reema’s confidence? Didn’t she handle the situation really well?
Islam is a beautiful religion where all the priority is given to the feel of humanity and the act of doing something for the welfare human in any way possible. The popular music icon, pop singer Madonna is busy these days in reciting the Holy Book of Muslims, Quran to learn more about the religion and its preaching. This 55 years old legendary soloist is known for the soft corner she has always showed towards the victims and has also been giving charity to make sure she plays her role in saving humankind. The `4 Minutes` hitmaker said that she thinks it is important to study all the holy books. Madonna added that she agrees with what one of her friends tell her, that a good Muslim is a good Jew, a good Jew is a good Christian, and so forth
Madonna is also building schools for girls in different Islamic countries where women are deprived of their basic rights including education. While speaking about her devotion towards the suffering ones, she explained that almost all the religions promote the fundamental ideas. She had earlier revealed in the interview that she suffered a horrific rape at knifepoint when she first arrived in New York to pursue her career.
We appreciate her efforts and wish more power to her.
Javeria Abbasi started her career in late 90’s and has done many powerful and leading roles; her famous dramas are Dil Diya Dehleez, Naajia, Chahtain. Anoushey is younger than Javeria, she has also appeared in many serials like drama ‘Tootay huway par’ on Geo TV.
Sabreen Hisbani and Sanam Baloch
Sanam Baloch is a leading and polished artist; she has given many hit plays like Kankar, Doraha, Daastan, Manchalay. Her sister Sabreen Hisbani has also worked in many drama serials like Meri Adhoori Mohabbat
Both Mawra and Urwa have been popular in quite short time. They started their career as VJ on a music channel and have now acted in many dramas. Mawra was a VJ on ATV and Urwa was a VJ on ARY Musik.
Mawra Hocane, Urwa-tul-Wusqa
Alishbah Yousaf, Syra Yousaf, Palwasha Yousaf
All three yousaf sisters started their career as VJ, Syra and Palwashah on MTV Pakistan and Alishbah on AAG TV. Syra and Alishbah have also acted in many dramas.
Alishbah Yousaf, Syra Yousaf, Palwashah Yousaf
Zhalay Sarhadi and Zyla Sarhadi
Zhalay and Zyla Sarhadi hail from a family of talented artists. Their grandfather (dada) Zia Sarhadi was famous screenwriter and film director in India-Pakistan while Uncle (Khayam Sarhadi) was a famous TV artist. Both Zhalaya and Zyla have done acting and hosting on TV.
Zhalay Sarhai, Zyla Sarhadi
Sajal Ali and Saboor Ali
Sajal Ali is quite famous, performing main role in various serials like Aasmanon Pe Likha. Her sister Saboor Ali has also worked in drama Mehmoodabad Ki Malkayen.
Sajal Ali, Saboor Ali
Aiman Khan and Minaal Khan
Both these sisters are twins and are quite young. They have mostly appeared in roles of school going girls in dramas like Man Ke Moti, Adhoori Aurat, Mohabbat Jaye Bhar Mein
Aiman Khan, Minaal Khan
Arisha Razi and Sara Razi
Arisha and Sara are child stars. They have appeared in many dramas. Arisha is more famous than her sister Sara she has appeared in commercials and hosted a show as well.
As we all know, Saba Hameed is the one who is among renowned and unbelievably talented media personalities of Pakistan. Her acting skills, involvement in every character she has been assigned with, perfect dialogue delivery and her expressions are truly matchless. She was to a Muslim Family in Lahore and is a daughter of famous writer and columnist Hameed Akhter.
She got married to Syed Pervaiz Shafi and is a mother of two children Meesha Shaafi and Faris Shaafi. Due to some issues their marriage was unable to work out for them,she filed divorce and soon got married to Waseem Abbas.
Saba Hamid is a talented artist who proved herself in many dramas ,long plays,Tv shows, comedy shows and sitcoms. Saba works for both Pakistan Television and private channels which includes Geo Tv,Ary, Hum Tv and many more. Various performances of Saba Hameed still live in heart of masses. Her performance in a sitcom “Family Front” proved her versatility in field of acting as a great comic performer.
Coming towards Meesha Shaafi,daughter of Saba Hameed from her ex-husband, she is one of her own kind.She is a singer,model and an actor at the same time and gave excellent performances in Lollywood,bollywood and Hollywood. In 2012,she was casted in a Hollywood movie Mira Nair- The reluctant Fundamentalist. In the same year ,she was also casted for a huge Lollywood project Waar.As far as Bollywood is concerned, she was seen as a swimmer in Bollywood’s Bhaag Milkha Bhaag,that was a huge hit in India.Her role in that movie wasnt that much defined and important,still ,for all scenes during which she was seen on the screen, she nailed it.
Coming to her singing career,she was lead vocalist in a band called Overload. A turn came in her career when she sang Alif Allah with Arif Lohaar in Coke Studio and she got famous for her loud, different and vibrant voice. Alif Allah is considered to be the most viewed Pakistani video and has scored around 11 million views.
Faris Shaafi,son of Saba Hameed and Pervaiz Shaafi started his career as a singer(rapper) and got much popularity because of his video Awaam. He then tried his luck in field of acting and performed in a popular show Manjali that was aired Geo Tv.Faris Shah’s second video Tere Bina wasnot a huge hit still it was considered to be an entertaining song.
On serious note, I was completely unaware of both Faris Shah and Meesha Shaafi as Saba’s children. It was a big treat to know that Saba has a strong family tree as far as field of showbiz is concerned.
Waseem Abbas,husband of Saba, is Pakistani actor and director.He appeared onscreen with his real life wife Saba Hameed for the very first time in a sitcom Family Front. Waseem statrted his career in early 80s and gained much popularity due to his performances in serial Samandar and then Aashiyaana.
I am not familiar of samandar, but I was a huge fan of Aashiyaana and at that time, I was a young kid.Few months back, I downloaded that serial again and revived my childhood memories.Without any doubt, every single character in that serial performed extremely well.He also performed in many serials which include Badaltai Mausam,Ishq rog,Zara se baat and Manzil etc. Till now, Waseem is giving his best in every project that he is signing.
All my sincere prayers and well wishes are with them.
I must admit that after watching this latest installment I truly felt for Mahmood’s character. He may be a dimwit but no one should have to go through what he is going through. The fact that his own daughter is putting him through so much distress makes him even more pitiable. Mina’s unfeeling attitude towards her father in particular has made her character completely evil. She is blindly out to take revenge without taking into consideration what effect it is having on others.
Shaheen continued to harass Mahmood in this episode too. Atiqa like always tried her best to make Mahmood open up to her and he finally did share something with her even though it was an indirect reference. One thing is for sure that there is no rescuing the story of this play now because it has completely gone haywire but I must say that the acting stayed top notch in this episode too and the direction was very good as well. What a waste of talent!
Alina’s confusion after watching Shaheen and her father together was portrayed nicely. Momal Sheikh’s acting is much better in this play as compared to some other plays that she has worked in.
Asma’s resignation came out of nowhere and once again Asad seemed more desperate than anything else. There was even more plotting and planning in this episode as well. Shaheen and Mina could easily pass for bullies who will do anything to ensure things go their way. They have trouble written all over them.
This episode was strictly okay. Honestly speaking, I am gradually losing interest in the play. I feel like I have been watching Shaheen and Mina scheming for way too long although the play has 13 episodes to its credit till now. Sanam Saeed is brilliant no doubt but the story is going around in circles. Something drastic happens and then there is calm before yet another storm. Having said that, I must say that sadly some of the plays on Hum TV in this season are flawed in so many ways that there are still aspects of Kadurat that can be appreciated. If the story was taken to another direction, this could have been a very powerful play.
I think Hum TV’s production values and picture quality is unmatchable and I hope that the channel will give us some unforgettable plays in the coming future too like it has in the past. I must say that the preview of the next episode did not appeal to me at all because the way things have been going this new development will lead to a dead end too. I am quite sure that there are many other people who are watching this show in fast forward mode out of sheer curiosity or of course for the love of Sanam Saeed because she really is the star of the show. I can still remember the excitement with which I looked forward to the show in the beginning because I was so hopeful that the newness of the story and the treatment given to it will give us something extraordinary but unfortunately that is not the case anymore.
Like many other people out there, I find facebook very useful for many reasons. One of the reasons is that different dramas pages keep me posted about what our celebrities are up to, which dramas to look forward to and much more. But there are some things that I find annoying about some such pages. Here is a list of those things…..
1. Posting pictures of celebrities with their wives and then asking people if they look good together. There is nothing wrong with doing this but most often it is because the celebrity figure is well loved while the spouse may not appeal to the public……something that the admin who posted the picture already knows and that is the very reason that they post it. This happens a lot especially with Fawad Khan. I have seen that people can be very cruel towards this couple. They are always saying mean things. Why do these people forget that the celebrity may be “public property” because they derive their strength from the public and because they chose to opt for such a profession but dragging their families in is very immoral. Imagine how the wives and husbands must feel when they read such comments, why do we forget that these people we see in the pictures are living and breathing humans and not just pictures on a facebook page.
2. If an on screen couple is a hit, admins very often compare the on screen couple with the real life one. I have seen pictures on pages where we see Fawad Khan and Mahira Khan on one side and Fawad Khan and Sadaf Khan (his real wife) on the other and the admin will be asking people which couple do they like more! That is height of insensitivity; Mahira Khan is married and so is Fawad Khan, they are not a real life couple. Such posts obviously are only meant to get the attention of the public or the admins derive sadistic pleasure out of comments that bash people’s wives and husbands.
3. There are many pages which give attention grabbing punch lines and then make people click on the link that follows. When you click on the link , there is nothing new or attention grabbing in it. Such tactics can only work a few times after that people get annoyed and they stop clicking links on such pages.
4. Some pages focus on negative things only. The admins go out of their way to find “controversial” pictures of celebrities and keep an eye out for any mistakes by them and leave no stone unturned to question their values. I am in favor of keeping a check on the media but these celebrities have a personal life too which is their own personal matter. A drama critic should focus on the good and the bad and not concentrate on nit picking. I have actually unliked many such pages because they are really very annoying.
Do you use facebook? Have you liked many showbiz/dramas pages as well? Is there anything about these pages that you find annoying? Do you think that the admins should think a little more before posting things? Do you think they need to be more responsible.
So, before I proceed it is my obligation to admit that I laughed a lot during the whole episode, just love the humor of the director & everything about the story. I wish I could have enjoyed the episode a bit more because during the course of it, I was busy making pointers for the review & couldn’t stop thinking about the interesting comments that will follow. But please bear with me for a longest review ever as I don’t want to miss a single thing out because it’s my time of glory. :)
This episode was a total FAIL & reminded me of the old Urdu proverb which we have modified a little & that goes like ‘khoda pahar, nikla chuha…wo bhi mara hua’. I must say the to’s & fro’s were as always difficult to follow & we were helping to make each other understand what was going on as a flashback & was was shown as a present. The very first fail was Areeba & Arham’s conversation, but for a change it felt good to hear Areeba said ‘mujhe app par yakeen hai’, & Arham for the first time used the word ‘Aitbaar’ in stead of ‘Yakeen’ , which made me think that our rants have paid off & we have taught the dialogue writer some substitutes for the word ‘Yakeen’.
The second fail was when Arham went into a flashback after Areeba agreed to listen to his story – they were seen in their bedroom but after they came to the present & were still conversing, they were sitting in a garden with a complete change of dresses (& I’m relying on my fellow viewers Amna Salam & Views on MKPYH for exact details of the dresses). I believe if you start a conversation you end it right there or given the history, Arham was about to tell his wife the biggest secret that ruined his life but still in the middle of such an intense conversation they both managed to change their dresses & location – may be they were suffocated in a room & felt like breathing a fresh air while talking about such a heart-burdening secret?
In the past I found Shakeel’s character completely irrational (not that he has changed in the present). He gave lectures to his wife & degraded her saying she must be happy that Arham changed the way he looked. He was raving about the wrong decision he made by shaving his beard but that seemed completely out of question because IF Shakeel Sahab was such a staunch Muslim, he wouldn’t approve his wife’s haircut & his daughter’s ‘be-pardagi’ (I am just raising my opinions on the characters & I don’t intend any disrespect to the actors). Shakeel thought that the whole Islam revolved around Arham’s beard & as if when he shaved it, he shaved the morality he was taught. I would’ve loved Shakeel Uncle’s verdicts a bit more if we were shown that every family member had some modesty, but seems like Shakeel sahab were satisfied that 1 out of the family of 5 was doing things right.
Arham swooped in to talk his father out of the prejudice he had against Arham but I felt that these two conversations were shown way too late. It should’ve been shown ages before especially when Arham actually changed himself. Ohkay, Arham claims that it was HIS decision & he wants to live his life sticking to his decisions. But I am sorry Arham, when was that your decision? When did you EVER make your decisions? Wasn’t it Narmeen who convinced you for it? & yeah, after shaving your beard you learnt shouting at your parents which highly spoke of how Islamic you were! LOL!
Now coming to the ‘gunnah’ which Shakeel claimed to have witnessed himself. I am sorry but that was the third fail of the episode. The scene had absolutely NO grip & left me laughing like hyenas. That scene had so many sub-fails that I won’t be able to number them as I’ll run out of my maths vocab. Narmeen is shown to be staying at their place especially after her return from UK, so after all the chaos she moves to her mother’s place? What was the need of staying at her Pupho’s when she had a place of her own too in the first place? Ohkay even when her Pupho agreed to keep Narmeen at her house, couldn’t she give her a single room out of so many that she has, for which Narmeen had to sleep on a sofa? The way Narmeen got up from the sofa was the funniest, Pupho couldn’t afford a quilt for her bahu-to-be & that makes me wonder how did they afford such a huge mansion? Anyways. The girl who was shown as a culprit was their maid’s daughter & Narmeen actually asks ‘tum kaun ho?’, if she was a maid’s daughter, wouldn’t Narmeen had seen her before. Out of NO WHERE her mother comes yelling her lungs out to the point where she damaged my hearing, but where did she come from? What was she doing on the 1st floor? Ohkay, her beti must’ve sleep-walked in Arham’s room but aren’t maids supposed to stay in their servant quarters which are for sure NEVER on the 1st floor? Sarah’s verdict & assumption was the hideous thing I heard. She started off with false accusations that the maid ki beti slept in her room & later must’ve gone to Arham’s? I mean c’mon can anyone tell me WHY would a maid ki beti sleep in Sarah’s room in the first place…FAIL # 4!
Maid’s beti changed 2 statements…First one was ‘meinne kuch nahi kiya’, the second one was ‘Narmeen ne bheja’ & it was such a shocker that no one actually heard what she said because by that time Sarah swooped in with her – 0 IQ & thought she made a winner judgement. When everyone knew Arham had some inclination towards ‘deen’ then how did they ignore the girl’s confession? This whole chaos started off during the time of Fajr but the maid got the medical reports (sick) & some Faarigh NGO workers in a jiffy? I am wondering did the business commencing hours in Pakistan shift from 8AM to 5AM? That was quick & easy, haan? Fail #….? Ah! Forget it. & what’s with the medical reports asked about these days? Mehmood in Kadurat wanted Shaheen’s medical reports & here maid herself bought her beti’s medical reports. Chee!
During those chaotic moments, I didn’t help but notice Arham’s formal shoes. I mean who wears those during Fajr time or may be he sleeps while wearing those, just like SRK did in Kuch Kuch Hota Hai. Narmeen still had the guts to look into Shakeel’s eyes & say things on his face & when such a huge thing happens, the whole family sticks together but how did Narmeen manage to have a one-on-one conversation with Shakeel? Sorry but that calls for another fail. Later, when Narmeen’s crying she has a change of dress with matching bangles. A girl who sleeps on a sofa in her Pupho’s home still had some storage & then the time for her matching accessories to be worn at such a time? Fail again.
Samina calls Narmeen’s mother at her home asking if she ate something while a few moments ago she took a tray & walked out of Arham’s room. Aunty khana hi chorh detin bete k liye! LOL! I don’t know but the whole direction & the dialogues were below the belt. Nothing worked to make the episode work. Nothing was in a sequence it should’ve been & nothing was right & no dialogue or situation matched the other.
I must’ve felt for Arham a lot more if the whole episode had been right, he was crying & we were wondering ‘aisa hua kya hai?’ because there was no weight in the situations before. But if we forget Arham & his formal Fajr time shoes, I will definitely commend Ahsan Khan for his acting. Even when his mother doesn’t give him food, he still has a stamina to shout. & in the end, I think they were shown rich enough to afford security guards to protect their home & the family so why did the peace loving, bearded man – Arham had a gun? Sorry, but it doesn’t make sense to me but why am I even trying to make some?
So, this is what we were waiting for & it feels like there wasn’t anything to begin with for the whole team. I think everything in this drama was left on spur of a moments & whoever suggested whatever, that was materialized to make this drama. Really & utterly disappointed at the fail of a direction but definitely going to watch because I love to laugh. :)
If you are fond of enjoying comedy plots on screen and looking forward to a project worth following, your wait has finally reached to an end. ‘Billo, Bablu and Bhaiyaa’ is an upcoming comedy sitcom which will soon go on-air on ARY Digital. The promos of this upcoming drama serial are already out, revealing much about the project.
Been Written by Seema Ghazal, the direction of the drama is done by Sohail Javed while the production is been done by Wajahat Rauf and Shazia Wajahat. This is not the first time that we see this combination of write-up and direction; in fact the channel is one of the best platforms where the audience gets to see projects which are a result of the above stated combination.
The cast of the drama includes some appealing faces including Mawra Hocane, Shehroze Sabzwari, Moamar Rana, Arjumand Raheem, Javed Sheikh, Seema Pasha, Parveen Akbar, Khalid Anum, Ambar Nausheen, Durdana Butt, Ahmed Hassan, Nausheen Ibrahim, Aisha Khan,Amir Qureshi, Ali Sheikh,Fauzia Mushtaq, Sumbul Shahid and Aashir Wajahat.
The promo of the drama reveals a love story of Billo and Bablu, shown as Mawra and Shehroze on screen where the brother (Bhaiyaa) turns into a real barrier in their love. This is one of the very common ideas which are previously seen in different dramas with few variations.
See promo here:
All for now, let us now see how far it succeeds in keeping its potential audience entertained.
Fawad Afzal Khan is one of the most popular names of Pakistani Television Industry. He has gained immense fame in the past few years; especially after Humsafar. Well, it seems the fame has got to his head now as he is demanding to get paid for every scene he enacts in a show. This news was reported in an Urdu newspaper recently. Actors are usually paid per episode, but Fawad Khan has formed a new trend of getting paid for every scene!
Now other actors are also following this trend set by Fawad Khan and have started charging for every scene. This is bad news for the producers who now have to pay more to actors which interferes with their allocated budget. The actor’s high fees means producers now have to compromise on other aspects of the serial to fulfill the demands of the actors. This might even interfere with the quality of the serials produced in the future.
Many producers want to cast the most demanded and renowned actor of Pakistani Industry: Fawad Khan, but his fees has sky rocketed and most of the producers cannot afford to cast him in their serials. Recently, a producer had to drop Fawad Khan from the cast of his show because of the high fees he was demanding! It has been heard that Fawad is completely booked till 2014 because of two movies and a few other dramas.
Well, one should not only be materialistic in their approach. Money is a very important factor, but should not be the only factor that should be considered when an actor is offered a role. A challenging role can also be a motivation for actors to take up a show.
There are so many fans of Fawad Khan who want to see him more of his shows on Television. Due to his high demand for the payment, he is bound to lose a lot of good projects. He will also be seen in a Bollywood movie pretty soon and according to news; he is also doing another movie. We already know that he has given a nod for the movie produced by Sultana Siddiqui’s which will be her first venture in Lollywood. This might be the second movie mentioned in the news.
Fawad Khan has a huge fan following and the audiences have a lot of expectations from him to do quality projects. Most of the audiences are not being able to connect with his current show on air, Numm, and the main reason is that they had pretty huge expectations from the serial just because Fawad Khan was playing the lead. Numm is a very well made serial, but the high expectations of the viewers had disappointed them as they consider the show not up to the mark that they had set initially.
We really hope Fawad Khan high charges would not interfere with his rising career!
This last episode was just as engrossing and chilling as the entire serial. Each scene was very well planned. All the actors did a commendable job, their commitment to this project reflected in their flawless performances. Sadly, there seems to be a dearth of novel ideas in our plays nowadays and the success of Woh goes to prove that our public welcomes innovative ideas. Honestly speaking, I wasn’t even looking forward to this show and ended up watching the first episode by chance. I found Woh’s storyline very original, the direction very impressive and the casting perfect. Deep down I was fearful that the viewers may not give this play the appreciation it deserved and resultantly no other writer, director, producer or actor will venture into such projects. The response of the viewers made this play a success and as a result very soon we will be watching a sequel to the show. Therefore, although this was the last episode of this prequel but there will be more in the future.
Faisal’s friend takes him to an expert who explains to them the reasons behind Mehr’s condition and after a lot of research he comes up with an antidote. I have praised Nyla Jafferi’s acting many times before too but every time I watch Woh, I can’t help but be grateful for seasoned actors like her who breathe life into characters by paying attention to minute details. It was quite apparent right from the onset that the devil that had possessed Mehr was very powerful and that is exactly what was shown. Faisal’s friend had already warned him in one of the previous episodes that such things are not easy to tackle with.
Like always Shaista fails to differentiate between Mehr and the possessed being. She is convinced that the only solution to the problem is to send Mehr back to her mother’s house and she does just that. The way in which Faisal stood by Mehr was very touching. That is another aspect of the play that made it stand out; the relationship between all the characters has been portrayed beautifully. The sacred bond between husband and wife was shown the way it should have been shown. Even the relationship between Faisal and his friend always came across as very real and warm. I am not going to go into the details of the happenings of tonight’s episode because there maybe viewers who have not watched this last episode yet.
The only part of tonight’s episode which I found unconvincing was when Faisal leaves his mother how with his possessed wife, otherwise everything else was perfectly executed. There were times when the viewers were made to feel like Faisal cared more for his wife and was not at all aware of how the situation in his house will effect his child. Arij Fatima’s performance was flawless all through the play. She portrayed the guilt, innocence and helplessness of Mehr faultlessly and at the same time she was outstanding in her portrayal of the demon. This was a very intricate character but Arij Fatima acted it our almost effortlessly. Shamoon Abbasi is one of my favorite actors primarily because I feel like he is a true artist and not one of those actors/directors who are only in the business to make money. The child artists playing Saba will have a lot of responsibility on her tiny shoulders now but i am sure that with a talented director like Angeline Malik to guide her, she will do very well because she has the confidence and skills. The writer Syed Atif Ali penned down a very intelligent script, he deserves due credit for taking the plunge along with his other team members. The make up artists deserve applause for all the hard work they put into doing Mehr’s make-over in particular.
I would like to congratulate the entire team of this show for a work very well done and most certainly we are all looking forward to season 2.
This article is translation of interview of famous cooking show host, Abeel Javed published recently in Urdu Weekly Akhbare Jehan. Abeel has shared some interesting aspects about her personal and professional life in this interview.
Abeel Javed is basically known for being host of a cooking show, and it is her major strength. But her beautiful personality and courtesy are the main qualities which draws the attention towards her within no time.
That’s why despite 1000 episodes of famous cooking show ‘Haandi’ on a private channel (Masala TV), she is still hosting it successfully. Reader may already knew that Mrs. Zubeda Tariq is the cooking expert in that show, with whom Abeel have great understanding, which is also an important aspect of this program.
Apart from other qualities, name “Abeel” is quite unique. Abeel told it is an Arabic word whose meaning is Success and Win. Born on 17th October, Abeel zodiac sign is libra. Probably that is why she has such a balanced personality. Telling about herself Abeel told she has completed education in textile designing and completed the diploma with distinction of third position.
On answering the question why showbiz instead of field of textile designing, Abeel told “actually I got work in a commercial and then I accepted an offer of live show from a channel, and it continued in a way that I am totally in showbiz field”
Why food channel? Are you fond of cooking? In response Abeel told “I accepted the offer being host, as the cooking is responsibility of cooking expert in show. At that time I even not knew about the names of masalas. But now after four years I have also learned how to cook well”
Any intention to become a cooking expert in future? “Neither such intention, nor any plan to do a show as cooking expert. I only like hosting” Abeel answered
As you said you have learned cooking and quite accomplished now, do you cook at home?
“Yes now I can cook all types of dishes. I try all the recipes which I like most” Abeel answered confidently.
When you do cooking there must be some hustle at home, that today Abeel is cooking food or you do it silently?
“No I neither do any disturbance nor ask for help from anyone instead I complete my work myself in a brisk manner”
Abeel cooking is liked not only by her family but by her friends too. Since her parents are from Delhi she is now also an expert in cooking Delhi cuisine. Her favorite dishes are traditional desi food of Delhi, lasgne, pasta and noodles of every type. She can also cook these dishes very well.
How much glamour is necessary in showbiz? How much importance you give to glamour?
“Glamour is a must in showbiz”, Abeel answered instantly, “But there should not be any element of immodesty, glamour is not a bad thing, but consideration of our culture and values is also important. As far I am concerned I like being attached to my culture and always wear eastern dresses.”
Any preference in makeup? In response Abeel told that she likes light and natural makeup, and does her makeup herself.
On the question what are you plans for marriage, she told “Maybe soon you all will hear my wedding news as it is it my mother wish, but I am not yet engaged”. In this regard Abeel prefers decision and choice to her mother and wants to select her life partner as per her mother’s opinion. Abeel is second in total of four siblings. Her father is no more in this world, so she is quite touchy about her mother and wants to comfort her in all possible ways. On the topic of love she said “I have never experienced it, but it is a natural sentiment and I think persons in love with each other are ready to compromise for each other”.
Any plans to join acting field? In response Abeel said, “Acting is quite time consuming activity that is why I cannot afford to do work in dramas. I only like live shows in which there is no recording.” She further told “If I had a beautiful voice I may have been singing but in future I have plan to work in the field of textile designing”
Abeel has almost worked with all the famous chefs and all are her favorites too. But due to her long relationship and respect for Mrs. Zubeda Tariq, she considers her as the best cooking expert. She told. “It is due to Zubeda aapa that I can cook well today. She guides about all things in an easy manner that cooking looks very simple.”
Any tips for women who do cooking?
“I am not a chef, but I have learned many things since I am host of a cooking show for many years. First thing I will like to tell is interest and dedication is must to do anything. In start there must be some difficulty in cooking but your interest will make it easier. So cooking nihari or kofta is not difficult any woman can make it.”
Any common mistake which women generally do while cooking?
“Mostly housewives or girls learning cooking add more salt by mistake, so always add less salt and pepper. As it is easy to make less more, but there is a long process to make salt and pepper less. Also do not make too oily foods, try to add less quantity of oil in food.”
Soft spoken and soft hearted Abeel likes chit chat, but she is also an isolationist by nature and normally avoids gatherings. She said I like hustle bustle but I also like isolatation.
Her hobbies include reading mystery novels, watching horror movies, sketching, designing and cooking well made dishes. She said good food is a way to win hearts.
She considers wordings of Anwar Maqsood as best comments of her life which he said on completion of 1000 episodes of “Haandi” that “He has never seen any anchor of a live show speaking such clear and pure Urdu fluently.”
Her message for readers is “Cooking is not a difficult thing; it is an art so enjoy it. Also take care of your parents as there is no replacement of them in this world.”
Interview content and Images courtesy to Weekly Akhbar-e-Jehan
Interview of Yasra Rizvi has been published in Sunday Magazine of Daily Jang. It is translated for the readers of this blog. Interview and pictures courtesy of Daily Jang. Below is the translation of interview conducted by Ms. Saima Naaz in Urdu for Daily Jang.
Claim of versatility by many new and upcoming actors is like promises of politician with public during election campaign. But truth is what that is admitted by all, and the opinion of public about politicians is apparent in front of us. However in showbiz, it is true, many new actors are working here giving a fresh look to screen. But it is also true many youngsters are progressing by using glamour and technology. But..Yasra Rizvi is one of those actors who have made her place in the field of showbiz due to her quality work in quite short time. A confident and strong personality Yasra has performed a role in Geo TV’s drama serial ‘Virasat’ totally opposite to her personality. After doing a well performed comedy role in ‘Kis din mera vyah howay gaa’, she is now skillfully performing role of a grieved mother in Geo TV’s drama ‘Man ke Moti’ and receiving praise for it as well. Yasra is not only an actor, but she is also God gifted in field of writing and speech. Then why shouldn’t she be called versatile. Yasra is a pleasant edition to television industry and it is expected that her interest in films and its trends can play a role in betterment of our film industry. In recent days there has been an interesting conversation with Yasra regarding her private and professional which Is as follows for the readers.
Question: Tell us about your family and life.
Yasra: I am from Islamabad. I was born on 15th November 1982. My parents are also from the field of journalism. Mother used to write diary for Daily Jang Islamabad. I have only one brother who is also in journalism.
Question: From where you completed education?
Yasra: I have done BBA in Human Resource Management from Michigan University, USA and then Master in Mass Communication from Britain. Then my interest shifted towards films and theater and I tried to give a new trend to Urdu theatre and film with my writings.
Question: How was your childhood time?
Yasra: My childhood was in Islamabad. My house environment was quite literary, so I was interested in ghazal, classical poetry and poetry. I never done acting in school, but when I started writing , my family never stopped me, instead they helped me.
Question: From which field you started your career?
Yasra: I started my career as a writer and then came towards acting. For theatre my first written play was “Bench” which was in Urdu. It was a memorable moment for me, when after this play, when audience in theatre hall clapped for me. I can never forget that day.
Question: Which type of literature do you like?
Yasra; I am a drama writer and since my parents are also in the field of writing, instead of discouraging they encouraged me. I am inspired from the works of Anwar Maqsood and Munnoo Bhai. My own writing style is also a bit classical.
Question: Born in a literary environment, being a writer yourself, how you came towards acting?
Yasra: It was sudden. I was in Karachi, when I met few persons from Islamabad theatre over here. I presented my portfolio to them and they instantly called me. That drama was not worth mentioning but my character was appreciated. After theatre, Sabiha Somaar casted me in a small but powerful role in Geo’s drama ‘Mi Raqsam’. I also did ‘Kis din mera vyah howay gaa’ on Geo. Experience of working in drama ‘Virasat’ of Geo was also helpful. Now a days I am working in drama ‘Man Ke moti’ on Geo TV.
Question: Being a writer and actor at same time, is helpful or harmful?
Yasra: Its helpful in every way. Being a writer I knew many problems of our society. I want whichever drama I work in, must have some message and objective and it would convey a message to public along with entertainment in an unfelt way. Drama or showbiz is not only entertainment but is also a necessity of our society. Entertainment is still limited to television for a large population of our country. Television can be very helpful for awareness and consciousness for those people. Whether writer or actor I think both must have good observation. I use observation in both writing and acting, due to which understanding and performing a character becomes easier.
Question: What’s your opinion about theatre?
Yasra: Theatre is a quality entertainment but sadly Urdu theatre has almost ended in our country. Quality of Punjabi theatre is very poor. Our youth has done very hard work for Urdu theatre. Recently the success of ‘Aangan Terha’ has set a new trend and I feel very happy to see a theatre prospering again.
Question: Any message for current youth
Yasra: Our youth do not read classical history, books or go to library; they are not familiar with dramas of Imtiaz Ali Taaj. I feel sorry for that. I want youngsters should also focus on this.
Question: Which type of role you want to perform in dramas?
Yasra: No special preference for characters, I believe in versatility. Performing roles of same type is like death of an artist for me.
Question: Any interest in music
Yasra: I am inspired from legends like Noor Jehan, Fareeda Khanum, Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, Ghulam Ali, and also like to listen to them.
Question: Youngsters of every era want to join showbiz what is your opinion on it.
Yasra: I think if someone has talent, nothing in the world can stop him/her for making name. As compared to past now youngsters have more opportunities. There are many television channels and radio station, but talent is must.
Question: What is your opinion on ongoing trend of ‘Remaking’?
Yasra: Remaking of films is a good thing. New generation knew about their heritage by this. But presenting old films in new style is not sufficient; there must be new films as well. In India film is a profession of many people, if film making starts in our country it can provide work to many houses.
Question: Many new artists frequently complain regarding no support from senior actors, how is your experience?
Yasra: Attitude of seniors has always been good towards me. If a junior is arrogant and ineligible no one teach him/her. I think nothing could be more encouraging then praise from a senior.
Question: How was your journey from Islamabd to Karachi?
Yasra: Karachi is an excellent city. Life continues here despite terrorism incidents. If anyone wants to work or make career here, both this city and its citizen are extremely helpful’
Question: When will you get married?
Yasra: Everybody gets married, if I don’t it will be an individuality. So I don’t have any intention for getting married.
Question: You are quite sensitive about film industry, any plans to make a film in future?
Yasra: Definitely, there is strong plan to make a film. Film is quite demanding thing, so am working patiently. I want to make a film, in which dressings, language, environment everything is a representative of our country. Film must be close to reality. If film is Pakistani, then it must take care about our values. Making such film is my dream which I will make true in near future.
Question: If there is one principle for a successful life, what should it be?
Yasra: “Hard work” is the only principle for a successful life.
Question: Which is your area of interest and which areas you dislike?
Yasra: I watch television with great interest. I can do cooking, but no special interest in it. Politics is so much discussed in my house that I have no interest in it. I am quite social; all my past friendships are still active. I easily intermix with others. I don’t like getting up early, but now have to do that.
Question: Which area you will like to work in future?
Yasra: Film writing, production and direction, I will focus on all of these.
Question: Any childhood fear which still prevails
Yasra: Oh, I am scared of cat, and I don’t dine outdoors due to this.
Question: It is said, there is a woman behind every successful man. Do you believe it?
Yasra: Whether man or woman, there is a support system behind every successful person. There are sincere persons who encourage them.
Question: What is your message to those who want to join showbiz?
Yasra: Like all other fields you have to work hard, if you want to earn fame in showbiz. Teamwork and cooperation will result in your success.
Here comes an interesting news for Sanam’s fans, the persistent Kashaf, the evil Mina will soon be seen in an upcoming drama serial ‘Shukk’ which will go on air on ARY Digital. The drama is all set to make a release as its first promo is already out, attracting all the Pakistani drama lovers to give it a look probably due to its cast and the story.
The cast of the drama includes Sanam Saeed, Ayesha Khan, Adeel Hussain and Jibran, where the four of them play the major roles in the serial. As per the promo, it is easy to deduce that Sanam and Jibran are shown as husband and wife where Jibran portrays a role of a strict husband who starts ‘doubting’ (Shukk) his wife’s loyalties towards him and asks her to leave the house. The story seems engrossing enough to stay tuned for more updates.
See promo here:
It is yet hard to reveal more about the project but there is one thing for sure that Shukk has all the success ingredients in it and is likely to work really well in terms of TRPs.
Ohkay, so that was one well-directed episode. I totally liked what I saw & the little but interesting progress in the story was nicely executed & not to forget, at the right time.
Rehbar, who at first seemed rude & nosy actually has suffered a business loss & that has made him the way he is now. Like I said before that Eshaal’s father is actually making business deal with Shahveer in terms of getting Eshaal married to him but didn’t know he had done it previously as well. Rehbar, who ran a mill of his own was run into bankruptcy because of his own father-in-law. I believe that Javed Sheikh actually can’t tolerate anyone in his competition when it comes to business, therefore, his conversation with Rehbar made it a bit more clear of the reason why he is so persistent in getting Eshaal married to Shahveer.
I enjoyed the conversations a lot this time because they gave an insight to everyone’s characters a bit more. Rehbar who believes Eva had low IQ was forced into marrying him by her father & later Eva proved Rehbar right when she chose to tell her father about getting belittled by Rehbar. She just didn’t want to understand her husband & his mental pressure which he is coping up with & for that she failed to see him depressed. Eva even though loves Rehbar but she is a bit too comfortable in her zone for which she doesn’t actually care because for her, her father has given a great security to her husband, so for Eva things are perfect. Javed Sheikh’s conversation with Rehbar actually told more of how he treats & what he thinks of him. I am sure Rehbar has a few plans of his own because he has slightly told Eva of what he is capable of & what he’d do in the near future. I am sure Javed Sheikh will pay for what he has done.
Eshaal & Arez, even though never wanted to, have fallen in love with each-other. Arez who stopped himself even after being convinced by his friend just couldn’t resist confessing to Eshaal too. & on the other hand Eshaal broke the ice & confessed first because she is too frightened by the thought of going to the US for good & never being able to see Arez again. That scene was really intense when they gave words to the feelings they had for each other. It was good that Arez didn’t hold back as well & just put Eshaal to ease by telling her that he loves her too.
Eshaal has finally taken a stand in front of her father because she really doesn’t want to get married to Shahveer, she being a strong-headed girl found it easy to voice her opinion right on her father’s face but on the other hand Arez will have to face difficulties – a lot of them, because his family just wants him to earn so that they can lead a peaceful life, his younger siblings fail to understand or take care of their elder brother’s feelings & his mother is too strict & stern to just listen to him. Soni, who has yet to get married thinks her brother has no right to have a life of his own, which is sad.
Over all it was the best episode so far because of those intense conversations with some amazing acting skills. I love how Mehwish Hayat has played the role of Eshaal, she is just flawless. Arez & Eshaal make a perfect on-screen couple & yes by saying that I’d now say that I have a huge expectations from this drama. I hope it keeps progressing up without a single decline. Just can’t wait to see what Rehbar would come up with.
This latest episode was a complete disappointment; the unnecessary screen time given to the conversations between servants in particular left me clueless. There is absolutely no need to focus so much on the workers in the haveli unless they have some major role to play in the story, which most certainly is not the case. When the maid breaks the glass, the exchange of looks between her and Wali was totally pointless. I feel like I saw more of Salima today than anyone else and I have no idea why! I think she either got as much screen time as Neelam or perhaps more.
I don’t think I can write a very serious, analytical review for tonight’s episode so here is more of a narration of events and my take on what happened.
The two drunk men who are Bare Sahab’s friends declare Wali “passed” – what else does he need to qualify as a wise young man. On the other hand all of a sudden Wali feels that he can judge Bare Sahab’s friends but turns into a lame duck soon afterwards!
Hurray! Good news for all the Mahjabeen fans. Mahjabeen is indispensable after all! She faints in the line of duty and somehow I felt that the whole scenario was very strange. Any woman who runs a house knows that a well trained maid can easily manage things without being supervised. The way Mahjabeen’s “importance” in the house was shown was very unconvincing. Meetha nahi bana, khana kum hai – seriously aur bhi dukh hei zamany mei! I couldn’t help but notice the panadol syrup bottle on Mahjabeen’s side table, no wonder she is not recovering;)
The question of the day was – How many times do Wali and Neelam talk on the phone! The answer we got was nothing short of a mystery. Do they really talk everyday, thrice a day?? We can’t be sure. Is it really an issue? I am not sure about that either! Neelam has definitely fallen for her husband and Mr. Jonti has some serious competition now, time for the poor tree to move on!
After the curly haired mystery guy in the fifth episode, in this episode we were given another puzzle to solve – who is the guy Mahjabeen mentions when she is down with a fever? Is he the same boy we saw in the fifth episode? I hope we find out soon enough because the questions are piling up.
I am wondering why there was so much focus on Mahjabeen’s illness today. Maybe she has some serious disease and it won’t be diagnosed just yet. But then it can just be the outcome of the night she spent sleeping in the garden. Guesses anyone?
Honestly speaking, I feel cheated after watching this latest episode because I waited all week to find out how things change for Wali, Mahjabeen and Neelam. Last week’s episode to me was truly magical and this week’s episode was completely opposite to that. Yes, things have most certainly changed at Neelam’s end and Wali decided to think things through too but this episode did not even pass as a good filler episode. The primary reason being that there were too many scenes that seemed extremely unnecessary and pointless. I would have liked this episode a lot better if we saw more interaction between Neelam and Wali rather than hearing about how they had been in communication on daily basis. I got the feeling that Neelam was lying and so was Wali. The good news is that Neelam has learned the art of sharing but Kanza Wyne’s acting was at its worst today; she over acted in every single scene. There are times when she comes across as cute but today her accent and the manner in which she delivered the dialogues was too OTT. Last but not the least, here is a very special screen shot of the star of the show today – where would we be without you Salima!
Tonight’s episode failed to impress me in any way at all. Everything seemed dragged and I simply failed to feel for any of the characters.
Did you watch this latest episode? please feel free to share your views.
Being on the cover of magazines is taken as a symbol of immense popularity in the showbiz industry of Pakistan. It is natural that the printed media look forward to cash the stardom which is been created by the popular celebrities. The month of October has just started, giving us the three most happening celebrities in the Pakistani entertainment industry on the covers of the most prestigious magazines of the country.
1. G.L.A.M
This printed form of monthly entertainment which comes under the channel Style 360. It is a Lifestyle and entertainment channel that aims to fill the gap in quality programming in Pakistan. With varied local programming and exciting international content, Style360 encompasses all aspects of stylish living and promises to deliver its viewers entertainment with an edge. The G.L.A.M Magazine is a monthly edition focusing on the current and interesting gossips and events from the industry. It is Faisal Qureshi with his striking looks and just-too-perfect chilling expressions who appears on the cover of G.L.A.M.S Magazine this October.
2. Ainy Jafri
The Aseerzadi of today, the fresh face of the Q mobile endorsement, the young, the talented Aniy Jafri comes next on the list here. Under the slogan on Pakistan today, Paperazzi is one of the leading magazines which provides all in all every news one should know about. The monthly release is out now where we see Ainy on its cover page.
3. Mehwish Hayat
The ninth most beautiful Asian lady as per the results of 2008, Mehwish Hayat enjoys a smooth reputation in the field of acting and modelling both.While the audience is loving this diva on screen in Kabhi Kabhi, she is busy in doing photoshoots for brands too. Mehwish appears on the front cover of Xpoz’e Magazine this October.
One of the most reviving serials which Geo TV is now offering to its viewers is ‘Aasmano Par Likha’ which has conquered the hearts of the Pakistani audience with the first few episodes. The drama is a perfect example of what we have been listening that a good picture is a result of the most difficult combination of colors every created.
The drama which goes on air on Geo TV every Wednesday at prime time comes under the production of ‘A&B Productions’ and is been directed by Mohsin Mirza. The cast of the drama includes some veteran actors like Shehryar Munawar, Sajal Ali, Saba Faisal Saba, Hameed and Mehmood Akhtar. It was recently in one of the newspapers that the director of the drama serial stated about the difficulties the team of Aasmano Par Likha has encountered so far during its shoot in a rented house.
He said that the house they rented to show as Shehryar Munawar’s house on screen, was a real trouble for them as the owners of the location treated the team pretty harsh though the producer was paying as per the contract signed. Mirza further disclosed that the owners didn’t permit them to shoot after dusk (that is, After Maghrib) which was nowhere mentioned in the clause. Moreover, showing no signs of respect, he once asked seniors actors including Saba Hameed and Saba Faisal to leave their dining table while they were having their lunch, and told them to have it on the floor.
The same house will be shown in the upcoming episodes of the said drama serial. It is therefore true that levels of perfection which are been shown on screen, do not reveal one percent of the tough time which the team goes through during the shoot.
Share your views about the news please. Do you think it is decent to treat the senior celebrities this way even when the contract is been signed of having no claims on the house during the shoot?
Thi ami, aap ki bhi izzat thi….ap ne karwaye nahi!
After Shaista insulted Kiran in every way possible, this one line by Kiran was enough to make any sane person realize who truly was at fault. Shaista’s focus on material things was yet again reflective of her way of thinking. It was nothing short of a shock for her that Kiran couldn’t care less about the jewelry or the money and she really was there to get her books. Shaista’s hatred for Kiran has been portrayed superbly; she can only wish that she could have had the courage to stand up to her husband like that and that is the reason why she will go out of her way to make Kiran regret her decision. Also, one very important reason for Shaista turning into an even more evil person is the fact that she knows that her niece is still “available”!
The conversation between Adnan and Kiran was one of the many insightful and well thought-out conversations in today’s episode. This particular scene was brilliantly executed as well. Sanam Baloch is an extremely gifted actress; I can’t help but fall in love with every single expression over and over again. Her timing is absolutely flawless, she is undoubtedly a natural. The question Kiran asks Adnan was very ironic.. ” Adnan tumhei mujh se hamdardi nahi hai?”Adnan’s expressions and the brief pause that followed said so much more than any words could. Kiran has no idea that what Adnan feels for her is much more than just compassion because Adnan will never tell her! Kiran’s dialogue about how it is alright with everyone if a girl suffers the pain of an abusive marriage but everyone thinks its wrong to get a divorce was spot on. I really like Kiran’s character, she is a very wise girl who knows that she has to look out for herself. She is brave enough to stand up for her rights and does not succumb to all the pressure.
The conversation between Kiran and Shaista was extremely touching and thought provoking. I personally know people who always give the reference of the Quran when it comes to marital abuse but like Kiran pointed out they forget that the Quran has also put a lot of responsibility on the shoulders of men. And a man’s responsibility solely isn’t to provide a woman with shelter and basic necessities but to give her respect as well. This was another scene which was beautifully written; every single word made perfect sense.
Jo deen biwi ko shohar ka libas kehta hai vo us libas ko cheerne pharne ka kesa keh sakta haii?
Thanks to his daughter, after so many years Jamal has realized how wrong he was. He thought, like Sikandar, that being a husband meant that you could treat your wife whichever way you desired but he knows better now. The way Jamal took a stand for his daughter was also very touching.
Tonight’s episode was extremely poignant, it was filled with conversations that were heartrending and the superb direction added to the beauty of all the scenes. This episode in particular seemed to be a labor of love; I must appreciate the superb direction by Aabis Raza, I am sure we will get to see much more creativity from him in the future too. Umera Ahmed has touched a very sensitive topic in a very intelligent way, giving us all a lot to ponder upon. She has shown the difference between the old thinking and the new one splendidly. Young people aren’t always wrong and the older one are not always right and there is always time to start afresh – to make new rules.
The preview of the next episode showed that Shaista will leave no stone unturned to get Sikandar and Kiran divorced. Will Sikandar get married to Arzoo? Will their married life be the same as that of Kiran and Sikandar? Whose side will Shaista take then? There is obviously no hope for Sikandar and Kiran now.
Did you watch this latest installment. Please share your views about it and most importantly please share your favorite dialogues from tonight’s episode.
So far,we came across compromising aspect of Angabeen. But from last couple of episodes, it can be easily observed that Beena is not what we thought of her, she is totally different. And I must say that difference in Beena’s attitude is primarily because of farooq and Ahmereen engagement plans.
We have seen in last episode that how Aarib is attempting to forget his past and trying to move on with his life but Angabeen is the one who has changed her attitude completely in reverse direction,ofcourse.Ahmereen came to stay with Angabeen and Aarib and to know why Beena is always down. Sadly,this part is poorly directed and we,viewers,were incompletely unaware of what Ahmereen told her mother regarding Beena and Aarib’s relation.And then Beena got the good news that she will be a mother soon. That news made her happy for a while and then she was back to her previous mood with 180 degree change.As soon as Beena came to know that Ahmereen has no issue in accepting farooq as his husband, she started to stop Ahmereen from getting married to Farooq with every possible way.
I hated this thing of Beena that she didnot hesitated to put everything on her husband infront of Ahemereen for the sake of rejection of Farooq’s proposal.I must say that a faithful woman shouldnot do this for her man, neither portray her man to be worse husband nor should she be unthankful to Allah Almighty for bestowing His blessings upon her.Beena is playing with her life and she will have to bear the consequences soon.Despite of the fact that I hated Beena throughout of episode,she was looking really pretty at Ahmereen’s engagement.
Whole episode revolved around one single demand of Beena that she dont want to go with Aarib.Poor Aarib was unable to figure out that what is the reason behind it. And even after asking her again and again,he was asked to keep his mouth shut (ofcourse indirecty) that Beena feels depressed as and when Aarib leaves her alone at home and her situation supported this lame excuse of her.
Misunderstanding between Aarib and Beena’s family also developed only because of Beena’s silly demand.She wanted to live in Islamabad only because of breaking up Ahmereen and Farooq’s engagement.
Aarib left Beena with a hope that she will be fine soon and will return back to home.But preview of next episode is depicting something else.Fuss will be created and Beena will be asked by her mother infront of Aarib to stay in Islamabad at her own mother’s house.
Controversy queen Veena is enjoying the best days of her acting and drama career in India these days. Though it seems like Pakistani viewers are now immune to her existence, the fact persists that she belongs to Pakistan and still carries a green passport.
Appearing first on screen in India with Bigg Boss season 5, the actress has bid a final farewell to her Pakistani acting career and is all busy with a bunch of Bollywood offers. It comes as a surprise that though none of her Bollywood movie succeeded even a bit, yet she is still getting offers and has signed a few too. As per one of the news channels of Pakistan, Veena will now be seen as a psychic patient in her next movie ‘Cottage no. 9’ which will start its first shoots in upcoming month.
Director of the film Navin Batra said that the story of Cottage No. 9 revolves around a married couple whose relationship is affected because one of them suffer from multiple personality disorder. However, he didn’t disclose that whether the wife or husband is suffering from disorder, saying it will be revealed only in the movie.
All her previous efforts to impress the Indian audience with her acting skills have gone in veins; therefore, the lady is now all set to pick up the challenging roles to unveil her expertise in the field of acting and drama.
Let us see how far she succeeds in attracting the Indian audience, all for now,
The most memorable event of an individual’s life is his wedding and the occasion turns even more significant if it’s the wedding ceremony of a celebrity whose fans and followers want to know every bit of it. We have been sharing a rich collection of wedding pictures of different celebrities and here we are again with an interesting collection of the wedding ceremonies of your favorite celebrities. Have a look!
Hadiqa Kiyani’s Nikkah
Inzimam-ul-Haq Wedding
Hassan Ahmed and Sunita Marshal’s Wedding
Adnan Siddiqui with his Wife on his Wedding
Azhar Mehmood with his wife
Fiza Ali with Husband
Jawad Ahmed and his Wife
Mikaal Zulfiqar and his Wife
Junaid Khan and his Wife
Mani and Hira
Waqar Younis and Wife
Yasir Nawaz and Nida Pasha
All for now, we hope that you would like the collection:)
Sindh government has just announced a proposal for a ban on Voice over IP (VOIP) applications of Skype, WhatsApp, Tango and Viber. While different walks of people are expressing about it in social media, a rather unusual statment came from Chairperson of Pakistan Peoples Party , Bilal Bhutto Zardari. In his tweet, he said
“Dear Burgers, Sorry about Skype/Viber/Whtsapp. Excuse us while we catch some terrorists and save some lives. SMS for 3Months”
Bilawal Bhutto has asked “Burger” person to tolerate this ban as Sindh government has to catch some terrorists and save lives of its people. Bilawal Bhutto has also suggested the solution for this situation which is to use SMS for communication for three months.
Though general perception is that when implemented, people from all walks and classes will be affected by this ban, Bilawal has used word “Burgers” which is a slang term normally used to mention elite class .
Pakistani audience is used to of witnessing fascinating and breathtaking news crackers which ultimately rest nowhere, giving no benefit to either the state or the locals ultimately. The news bombarded the citizens of Sindh with the news of shutting all the VoIP services in the province to ensure security. As revealed by Information Minister Sharjeel Memon, investigating teams produced a report that the suicide bombers normally communicate through Voice on Internet Protocol services, therefore an order of banning all VoIP tools including Skype, Viber, Whatsapp, Twitter, Tango, etc. was passed yesterday.
Being an engineer myself, I kept wondering how can PTA actually manage to place a ban on the above stated services after all, these are not just the websites whose IP addresses could be made inaccessible; seconding my analysis, the spokesman of PTA has clearly stated that it is NOT possible to block the VoIP services as there is no equipment with the local operators within the country to make the packets of data inaccessible, which are been sent during the process.
He further said that though this can be done on federal level but banning the feature in a specific province is out of question.
See news here:
This might be a bliss for the ones who communicate with friends and family via these services but what is worth giving a thought is the fact that if the terrorists are really using this feature as their valued resource, there is no way to escape the threats of terrorism. It is obvious that when the Telecom authorities cannot trace the conversations made through VoIP, there is hardly any mechanism left to counter such activities.
For now, yes, Skype, Viber and Whatsapp is going nowhere.
I thoroughly enjoyed this week’s episode. It completely revolved around Ashiya and how she ends up meeting Zayaan accidentally.
Ashiya has a few complaints from her mother, and one of them is that she does not give her enough time. Like any other teenager, she also wants to spend some time with her mother, but Maryam is always so busy that she cannot give Ashiya the quality time she wants. Her second complaint is that Maryam never tells her anything about her father or his family. She keeps on asking Maryam and Ajji but she never gets a proper reply from either of them. It is normal for a girl of her age to be curious about her father, and it is time for Maryam to tell her a bit about him to satisfy her curiosity.
Ashiya met Zayaan accidently at the book shop and felt an instant connection with him. She was curious to know more about him and tried to contact him. Zayaan, after being informed that the caller’s name was Ashiya, was impatient to contact her and Maryam ended up receiving his call. Zayaan was able to put the two and two together and knew his daughter was contacting him, and his happiness was on the top of this world. You start valuing a person when they are taken away from you, and same is the case with Zayaan who started valuing his daughter when she was taken away from him. I simply loved the phone conversation between Ashiya and Zayaan; Faysal Qureshi was simply marvelous during this scene. His expressions were simply spot on! I am looking forward to more scenes between Ashiya and Zayaan now.
Nusrat and Afshah both are unhappy in their miserable lives. Nusrat is fed up of her loneliness as she has no one to take care of her except the servants. Zayaan rarely comes to meet her, thanks to Faiza. Afshah is also living in a ‘Jahannum’ where she is treated miserably by her husband. She is not even allowed to talk to her son, and since she made the huge mistake of transferring all her property in Khurram’s name, she has simply no value in Khurram’s house. Well, they both deserve every bit of the treatment they are getting!Ajji does get worried when she overhears Ashiya talking to someone on the phone. She realized that she really needs her mother’s time and love and she tells this to Maryam. Maryam also realizes her mistake and starts spending time with her, but Ashiya’s grudge for Maryam has been building for a long time now, and she misbehaves with her at her friend’s house when they ask about her father. Maryam really needs to talk to Ashiya about Zayaan soon before it’s too late! The girl playing Ashiya is performing very well in this show.
Zayaan will now take advantage of Faiza being out on a holiday and will meet Ashiya. He got so emotional after hearing her voice; what will be his reaction when he finally meets her! He really does not deserve to meet her daughter, but it was fate which made him meet her in the first place and now they will meet again for the second time as was shown in the preview of the next episode.
Maryam will also get to know that Ashiya lied to her by calling her friend. What will be her reaction when she gets to know that she is meeting Zayaan out of all people!
I am really looking forward to the next episode now! I had thought this would be the last episode, but now I think there are at least two more episodes left of this show.
Do share your opinion about the episode this week!
Ohkay, Aunn has crossed all the limits to a point where it isn’t even funny anymore. I don’t know how could he muster up the courage to divide his family to this extent where they are just bluntly shedding tears. I know there’s nothing to be getting worked up for & things will get better but the current situation of our favorite Punjabi family is just depressing.
I know the writer has stirred a perfect thought for all those out there who think that only the ‘bahu’s’ are the evil ones. Normally, it is said that the nicest families get the worst bahu’s, but I think Aunn being a son doesn’t deserve a family like this. I remember in the review of the 2nd episode I mentioned that even though this family is always attentive towards Aunn – attentive to the point where he gets irritated, they are sweet to the core because no matter what preferences they had in their minds regarding Aunn’s wife, they dropped it all & settled it on Zara happily because they knew that she was Aunn’s choice. Similarly, the feelings are the same this time too but the situation is different. Even though Daadi is crying her heart out, Husna is depressed, Nighat is speechless & Chachi thinks being child-less is just the right thing, still they are all agreeing on what Aunn has demanded because they just can not see him unhappy. What a perfect family in fact what a bunch of perfect ladies. *touchwood*
I just love how nicely the writer has pointed out the evil hidden in our society where the sons get away with everything & daughters-in-law have to put up with each & everything irrespective of them being at fault or not. No one cares what the daughter-in-law thinks or does & all they see is their sons being right. Currently the Punjabi family thinks it is Zara who is at fault yet they don’t forget to blame Aunn every now & then too. This is just like setting a whole new mind-set for so many ladies out there that, just for once, they should give a thought that their son’s can be wrong too which clearly this time a son, a grandson & a husband – Aunn is. No husband leaves a house of his parents if he doesn’t wish for it himself but conveniently the bahu’s get burdened by the taunts of ‘hamare larke ko le uri’. I commend the writer for pointing such heavy mistakes of MEN of our society by initially showing all the positives of what our females are capable of.
I hated seeing those frowning faces but the beauty of the direction & the flawless acting created a magic & where they have given us every reason to laugh, they made us cry too. I hated seeing Daadi hurt & Nighat trying to convince everyone to change their decisions by raising her voice, thinking it will help. I do find the communication gap another issue because even if Zara’s trying to start a conversation, she is blindsided by everyone. They are doubting her for all the wrong reasons just because they trust their Aunn so much that they can not even imagine him lying to them.
As far as I think, Shehna has backed out of getting married to Manzar & later when she will be questioned, she will give him all the reasons basing on Zara’s current situations that she is herself a witness of, I feel it will be a breaking point of Aunn’s secret mission & Shehna after hearing it from Manzar will pass it on to Zara & then Zara will get hold of the whole situation & finally Aunn after being exposed will beg for forgiveness. I loved how Aunn told Manzar for not becoming his conscience, because deep down he himself knows what he has started but is still blinded by his selfishness. There were a few moments where Aunn gulped in guilt & worried for his mother but still didn’t let it cloud his decisions. I know, privacy is nothing much to ask for but it does come with a huge price tag & here every single person is paying for it.
I think enough of the episodes have been dedicated to what Aunn wants & how he wants it, I feel it’s the right time to move on. I hope what I predicted is right & Zara gets to know from the reliable sources that it is Aunn behind all this chaos. Can’t wait to see those bright smiling faces again & Daadi’s ‘lakh diyan la’antaan’ on her ‘mashoom’ & ‘beeba’ Aunn soon. :)
This show is getting better by each passing episode! I am simply hooked to the show and hanging on each scene. The story did seem illogical because of the situation in which Aaliyaan and Qudsiya got married, but I can ignore that because the drama is very well made and the story is progressing at the right pace.
I was right in my assumption that Aaliyan is very close to his Dudi as was shown in this episode. She is the only one in the house who actually understands him. I loved the bonding between both of them, and the way he shared his all his problems and worries with her. She was the only one who understood that Aaliyan had married Qudsiya to give her protection, and he had not relationship with her; but that does not mean she did not try to explain him the consequences of his actions. Aaliyan’s parents; however, were more concerned about Natasha and her family’s reaction to this news. On one hand, his mother was worried about her brother’s (Natasha’s father) reaction to the news of the Nikkah and on the other hand, his father was worried about the effect of his rash decision on his business since Natasha’s father is his business partner.
I really did not like Aaliyan’s attitude towards the nikkah; the nikkah is no big deal for him at all. He casually mentioned divorce in front of Qudsiya which shocked her to the core. He only intends to stay married to her till she needs her protection and her family issues get resolved.
‘Ap Isse Shaadi Na Samjhe Aur Na Hee Mujhe Husband’
But apart from that, I simply loved the way he took care for her. The scene where he went to her room and asked about her well-being was a very heartwarming scene. He is also trying to make her feel at ease by continuously talking to her like he did in the car when he goes to drop her off at her house. Aaliyan also could not take his eyes off her when he saw her dressed with such simplicity. Their chemistry made all their scenes more enjoyable! Sheheryar’s performance in this episode was pretty good. Sajjal was also brilliant with her expressions!
‘Kiya Apko Kam Bolne Ki Beemari Hai YaAp Mujhse Baat Nahi Karna Chahti‘
Aaliyan couldn’t help but ask Qudsiya this after getting no response from her. The situation may not be a big deal for Aaliyan, but Qudisya is very disturbed because of the mess she is in and this is also the reason behind her cold behavior with Aaliyan.
Qudsiya had been through a lot in a span of a day, and even her family deserted her when she was in trouble. She was forced to marry against her wishes and nobody cared for her feelings; her mother also blamed her for the mess they were in. Even Aaliyan’s father did not spare her and said some really degrading words for her that left her shocked and speechless.
‘Mujhe Nahi Pata Aaliyan Tumhe Yaha Kis Keemat Per Le Ker Aya Hai’
It was really cruel of Aaliyan’s father to speak about her character in such a way, but what else can you expect from a business minded person who thinks everything can be bought!
We also saw the entry of Natasha (Aaliyan’s fiancée) in this episode. Her acting so far is average and frankly, I couldn’t see past her hairstyle! What were they thinking when they decided to give her this hairstyle? Natasha is currently upset with Aaliyan because he has no time for her, and she thinks he does not care about her feelings. Aaliyan had confidently said that dealing with Natasha would not be a big deal, and here Natasha is not even ready to talk to him!
Aaliyan and Qudsiya were stuck in a pretty awkward situation when they reached Qudsiya’s house. The whole family gave the new couple a warm welcome, and both did not know how to react to this. Qudsiya’s chachi is the most annoying character in this show. I just wanted her to stop talking already!
Qudsiya finally shared her feelings with her family and said everything that was stored inside her. Her father was the only person who truly understood what she was going through, but even he gave her the ‘naseeb’ lecture like everyone else. The preview of the next episode also showed that she might go back to Aaliyan’s house for her father.
I am really looking forward to the next installment now. It will be interesting to see how Qudsiya will go back to Aaliyan’s house now.
I have been waiting for this serial for so long and finally it was broadcasted on Geo Tv. So far, only two episodes of this serial got aired and I must say ,it has been added to my favorite drama serials list.
Ahsan Khan and Aiza, without any doubt, share beautiful onscreen chemistry and right from very first scene,I kept on sinking and sinking into this serial. Coming towards formal introduction of this serial,Nazneen(Aiza Khan) and Irum are two sisters,whose parents died one after other when Nazo was so young. From then till now,Nazo is living a peaceful and prosperous life with her sister and brother in law(Ejaz Aslam).
Thankfully, this time the guardians(Irum and Safeer )are portrayed to be ultra caring and loving. Their concern for Nazo is beyond anyone’s imagination and for that Nazo adores them and owes her life to them.
Aman(Ahsan Khan) and Nazo’s fathers are really good friends since their childhood and when they were kids, they got engaged. Aman and Nazo grew up dreaming for each other and now they love each other wholly and solely. But there way of loving each other is totally opposite. Aman is the type of person who can shout out in front of everyone that he loves Nazo where as Nazo is typical eastern girl who says haan,gee and smiles every time Aman tries to be cheesy and romantic.. :P
I really liked the moment when Nazo heard Safeer and Irum while they were discussing Nazo’s wedding and its expenditure. They were so keen to make this wedding as much memorable for Nazneen as possible whereas those thanking eyes of Nazo while serving tea to Safeer said it all.
One thing about this serial is quite strange. Everytime Nazo and Aman have a chit chat, its raining.I mean co incidences can happen but that often ? Can’t be digested.
Irum’s only child Meenu is badly attached to Nazo.According to Irum,Nazo was the first word she uttered instead of saying Mama.For Meenu,Nazo was her whole world and for that when Meenu saw a third person coming in their lives,she got frustrated and ended up in hidden aggression for Aman.
Rudaaba (Mehjabeen) is only villain in this drama serial who want to create fuss and make situation worse as much as possible. She was unable to digest that Nazneen will get married to Aman and of course, she will rule the house because of her down to earth and caring nature.Safeer’s self respect was badly ruined when he was asked about Nazo’s share in property. It was Rudaba who asked her mother in law and then father in law that Nazo should have her share of property before getting married.Her cheapness went to its peak when she asked her husband that there is a possibility that Nazo and Safeer are in secret relationship.
Nazo got badly hurt when she came to know about whole story and decided to do what was right at that time.She went to her in laws and returned engagement ring to them. She had to do this because this time it was not about her character or her life, this time it was about those who raised her up and made her able to distinguish between good and bad.Her regret of leaving Aman can easily be observed with those tears she had in her eyes while going back.
Preview of next episode depicts that Aman and Nazo will get engaged again. And Safeer and Irum will have to face a serious road accident.According to my prediction ,Irum will be dead and responsibility of Meenu will be on Nazo’s shoulders. This is also possible that both Safeer and Irum will die and Meenu will be Nazo’s responsibility. Whatever the consequences of this accident maybe, I am really liking this drama serial and looking forward for next epsiode.
The month of September has had been a controversial one in terms of political instability within Sindh where the disturbance was all felt, thanks to the concealed story which exists in between the political parties and the law enforcement forces. While Pakistan is still busy, finding its current position internationally due to the sudden raised Pak-India L.O.C issues, the most important province of the country is again in the hit list of people who are not ready to accept its solidity.
It was only few hours’ back when the social media was all bombarded with fake news that Facebook will be shutting down in Pakistan, but a serious blow has been given to the voice over internet protocol (VoIP) services just today, that is, October 3rd, 2013.
It is time to give all your smartphone fun a pause for a while as there will be no more Whatsapp, Viber, Tango and Skype services available on your smartphones/tablets/laptops because they are under a ban of 3 months, as stated by Chief Minister Sindh Qaim Ali Shah.
Making his point clear while talking to media about the news, Information minister Sharjeel Memon stated that as per the reports revealed by the intelligence agencies, Terrorists and criminal elements are using these networks to communicate after the targeted operation was launched. It is highly difficult to trace the communication channels been established by the VoIP softwares; hence, the service will now be blocked in Sindh for a period of 3 months.
It is to be remembered that this is nothing new for the countrymen here as it is almost more than a year that YouTube was banned in Pakistan which is, still giving a tough time to the students, technicians, workers, in general, people of different niches, differently.
It is challenging to comment about the positivity to be expected out of the decision just taken but there is one thing for sure, Pakistanis who previously found themselves connected to their loved-ones abroad will now have to spend a great deal of money in establishing communications.
Share your views please; is it a right strategy to isolate the people of this land by banning all tools and services which are utilized by users like you and me?
It seems that masses of Pakistan are taking some serious interest in Pakistani movies. They appreciate whenever they come across some quality content produced by Pakistani Filmmakers. From Bol to Zinda Bhaag, many movies came and earned maximum amount.
After Lamha – The seedlings, Swaarangi is expected to do some great business.Plot of movie revolves around drug addicted Jamal (Naveed Akbar),whose wife Salma (Resham) is so unhappy with him due to his bad habit of taking drugs. As and when Jamal wants to get out of his miserable condition, Zaryaab (Waseem Manzoor) pushes him back to his old state. Zaryaab has some goals for his life which cannot be achieved without the help of Saieen(Ayub Khosa).
“When people watch the film, our goal is not to advocate a position or anything. We want to show how people who are drug addicts survive under those circumstances,” says Abbas. “It’s not just one individual who is being affected, along with his family and friends; the story is universal”.
Core area of shooting of this movie was Mianwali. “Over there [Mianwali], drug addiction is very common. So I think the story came about out of these local challenges,” explains Hussain. “The issues are those that are present across the country — poverty, drugs and crime, but at the same time, development is also occurring.”
The star cast of movie includes Resham, Ayub Khosa, Waseem Manzoor, Naveed Akbar, Shahzaib Johar,Hamza Mushtaq and Zulfiqar Gulshahi.Direction of this movie, its script,cinematography and editing is done by Phida Hussain.
Though music will not play an important role in leading this movie towards huge success,still promotional video song released so far has increased the anticipation. Composers of music include Sami Khan, Sanwal Esakhailvi and Waseem Manzoor.
We,Pakistanis,have a lot of expectations from this movie. Hope this will add up in flourishing Pakistani film Industry.
After the controversial dhamaka last week, the Kadurat clan decided to take it slow this week around. This episode focused on showing how disturbed Mahmood was after the “incident”. I couldn’t help but think that it was a little too late for all that thinking, but then that is Mahmood for you! Atiqa could not help but notice how distracted and troubled her husband was. Mahmood’s explanation that it was due to business matters sounded quite odd since Atiqa is a big part of his business, so if there was an issue she would already know about it instead of hearing it from Mahmood and believing it too!
Now I have really started thinking, just like many other viewers I am sure, that don’t Mina and Shaheen have a life? I understand why Mina is doing all that she is doing but the writer and the director completely forgot to enlighten the viewers as to why Shaheen is always playing the puppet in Mina’s hands. I was hoping that there will be a part of the story that will at some point introduce the viewers to Shaheen’s character in a better way but that doesn’t seem to be happening. Except for the very short scene in the one of the first few episodes, the viewers never really got a chance to identify with Shaheen’s personality. The viewers know that Shaheen is very negative and destructive but why is she like that, one can only guess!
Asad’s interest in Asma yet again failed to make an impact. They make a very odd couple and Asad actually appears to be a little desperate rather than in love – although that is not the case. Asma, in her own way, finally says yes which means that Mina and Shaheen will have another “target” now.
I caught a glimpse of Darmiyan too today and it looks like Kadurat is not the only play which seems to be portraying all the wrong things but Darmiyan is pretty much going on the same track too. Don’t our heroines have a better way of seeking revenge than to destroy people’s marriages and their self respect in the process.
Kadurat could have proved to be a very educational play for all those young people who lose their way because of the loss of a loved one or even for those parents too who tend to make wrong decisions but never realize how wrong they were. But instead of that, the play seems to be all about young girls playing with the lives of people who are so close to them. There was a time when I used to feel for Mina but the way she has completely gone negative is really putting me off. The character had an innocent side to it once but it is not there anymore. The writer has taken everything to the extreme and that is never a good idea. 12 episodes have gone on air till now and I think that the story is only going to go around in circles from now on. There will be many misunderstandings, a few break ups and maybe some more dhamakas and the happy ending does not seem to be in sight. What Mina has done is unforgivable and it is almost like there is no hope for her anymore. When Mina decided to fake her friendship with Asad, I was hoping that the two will get closer and Mina will find a brother in Asad but that track was taken to a completely different direction too. Sanam Saeed’s remarkable performance has definitely not been put to good use at all. I really hope that the next project that Sanam Saeed chooses is a masterpiece like Talkhiyan. Hum TV is a channel many viewers have faith in, they expect nothing but quality entertainment from the MD production house. It is my request to Hum TV to choose quality scripts even if such plays don’t have a star cast.
This episode opened new chapter in this serial. Initially,when Gaiti’s mother asked Kiran to sit and act as if she is Gaiti and she was apparently wed locked to Arsal,I thought that none of them are wed locked to Arsal according to Shariaah.But this episode gave a twist to this drama serial.
As expected, it was Gaiti’s dream that her father shoot himself after becoming aware of everything.And as soon as she woke up, she was a bit relieved and a bit tensed.Relieved because it was her dream and sad because she can never narrate the reality to her father.
Gaiti asked Arsal about Nikah and like every sensible gentle man, Arsalan searched everything related to ambiguity told by Gaiti. As he knew half truth, he declared that they are wed locked according to Islamic norms and bride’s silence is considered as signal of agreement from her side.
Arsal asked Gaiti to relax but who knows what is going inside Gaiti.Every single second pinches her from inside,her eternal soul shouts every moment to tell this world that this not fair and is not according to Islamic teachings but then as soon as she look upon the culture she is living in, she convince herself to stay quiet.
Gaiti and her mother lied to her father that they are going to saloon. They visited a religious scholar instead. And his explanation made me a bit sad.He told them that Gaiti wasnt there at time of Nikah so her Nikah with Arsal wasnt possible at all.Kiran was sitting at her place and she was the one who agreed to get wedlocked so she is Arsal’s wife according to Deen. And then, Gaiti and her mother were not in their senses.What will be Gaiti’s future? A question mark,indeed.
Gaiti and Kiran relation is going nowhere. The way Kiran said I miss you Gaiti said it all.Gaiti loves her sister and so does her sister,Kiran. But from one month everything went upside down. Gaiti and Kiran ended up into serious rivalry.
I really like Gaiti’s father concern for his daughters always.The way he cares,the way he ask them for anything if they want and every single aspect that engage him with his daughters takes me to another world.Its because fathers of nowadays dont have time for their children(not all obviously). Despite of his strict nature,he asked Kiran that she can invite as many friends of her as she want on Gaiti’s wedding.
Preview of next episode shows that Gaiti will get married to Arsal and this Nikah thing will remain secret till next episode. Whether Gaiti be able to live with this harsh reality of her life or not?What will be reaction of Arsal after knowing everything.
Fawad Khan has already left for Mumbai to do work in a Bollywood movie, the news has already been published on reviewit. As per media reports Aliya Bhatt was opposite Fawad Khan in the movie. But latest media reports has revealed now Soonam Kapoor will be working opposite Fawad Khan. Soonam is daughter of indian superstar Aneel Kapoor, while her uncle Boni Kapoor is also a film producer. The movie Fawad Khan working in is also being produced by Boni Kapoor and Aneel Kapoor.
Here is the reference of actual news, which is titled “Soo’NUMM’ Kapoor becomes the Heroine of hero of drama serial NUMM”.
Music is a beautiful expression of feelings, joy and even pain which is free from all boundaries. No matter which country, state or continent you belong to, music acts as a uniting force to bring the rest of the world to a single point. Here comes a great news for all the music lovers; Yes, Coke Studio is all back with its sixth season. We have been sharing much about the rock, metallic, melodious Coke Studio tracks which are still ruling the hearts of Pakistani music lovers, and here we are back again with a news which will surely give you some good reasons to follow this all-ready-to-air music show.
One of the leading beverage companies, Coca-Cola has earned a noticeable recognition for its initiated live recorded music show where popular celebrities are seen recording their favorite tracks with a phenomenal band and beats, exclusively created for the show. The company comes up with a new season every year somewhere in June but though been late this year, the package comes with new excitements attached.
Introducing new dimensions in the Coke Studio 2013, the audience will get to see a beautiful camouflage of eastern, western and regional music where the targeted, globally recognized musicians will entertain their fans with their live recorded track. To be specific, the show has been shot in 8 different countries, namely Italy, Morocco, Nepal, Norway, Serbia, Pakistan and Turkey and will be aired on 40 channels across Pakistan. Starting this October, the show is a joint effort of more than 3,000 people who have worked really hard to make it work.
A Coke Studio Season-6 Universal promo was recently held where many music icons made their appearance including Ali Azmat, Atif Aslam, abrar-ul-Haq, Ayesha Omer and Fariha Parvez.
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Here is a list of Artists who will be seen in Coke Studio Season 6!
It would really be wrong not to mention the real heroes behind the beats; therefore the following are the ones who have done an incredible job in making the beautifully sung songs further beautiful.
Asad Ahmed on guitars
Babar Ali Khanna on dholak
Jaffer Zaidi on keyboards
Kamran ‘Mannu’ Zafar on bass
Louis ‘Gumby’ Pinto on drums
Sikandar Mufti on percussions, and drums
Omran Shafique on guitars
Zoe Viccaji and Rachel Viccaji on backing vocals
Watch Promo here:
We hope that this season will entertain its fans similarly as it has kept its audience all engrossed previously.
