Jaan E Jahan is Ary Digital’s new star-studded drama serial. The drama features Pakistan’s biggest television stars. Jaan E Jahan is written by Rida Bilal, it is being directed by ace Pakistani director Qasim Ali Mureed. The drama is a Next Level Entertainment production. The list of producers includes Humayun Saeed, Samina Humayun Saeed, Sana Shahnawaz and Shehzad Naseeb. The main lead cast includes Hamza Ali Abbasi and Ayeza Khan.
The other cast members include big names like Sawera Nadeem, Nausheen Shah, Noor Ul Hassan, Asif Raza Mir, Emmad Irfani, Kinza Malik, Raza Talish, Haris Waheed, Srha Asghar, Nawal Saeed, Mariyam Nafees and others.
Hamza Ali Abbasi as Shehram
Ayeza Khan as Mahnoor
Sawera Nadeem as Kishwer
Raza Talish
Haris Waheed
Asif Raza Mir
Emmad Irfani
Srha Asgr
Kinza Malik
Nawal Saeed
Mariyam Nafees
Nausheen Shah
Noor Ul Hassan
Aslam Sheikh
Agha Talal
Raja Haider
Aswad Yousaf
Hamza Abbasi
Hamza Ali Abbasi is a brilliant Pakistani television and film actor who rose to fame through his iconic performance in the blockbuster drama serial Pyare Afzal. Hamza Ali Abbasi has made a comeback on television after many years.
Ayeza Khan
Ayeza Khan is a stunning Pakistani television actress who has appeared in countless hit dramas including Pyare Afzal, Mere Paas Tum Ho, Chupke Chupke and others. Lately, fans are liking her in the drama serial Mein.
Nawal Saeed
Nawal Saeed is a gorgeous and talented Pakistani television actress who has been part of the media industry since 2017. Fans love Nawal Saeed’s brilliant acting and her looks.
Raza Talish
Raza Talish is a talented Pakistani actor who made his first appearance in Suno Chanda 2. Raza got fame through his funny character and brilliant acting. The drama was directed by his father Ahsun Talish. Fans liked him as Mithoo.
Noor Ul Hassan
Noor Ul Hassan is a famous Pakistani television and film actor and host. Noor Ul Hassan has been part of the media industry for many years now. He started his career with Ptv. His popular dramas include Cheekh, Lashkara, Meeras. Lately, fans are enjoying his performance in Ishq Murshid.
Sawaira Nadeem
Sawaira Nadeem is a brilliant Pakistani television and film actor who rose to fame through her iconic appearances in the famous PTV dramas. Qaid E Tanhai, Haiwan, Mere Paas Tum Ho and Meeras are her recent popular dramas. Fans love Sawaira Nadeem’s graceful personality.
Zainab Qayyum
Zainab Qayyum is a stunning Pakistani model and television actor. She has appeared in numerous hit Pakistani dramas including Wilco, Khalish, Muhabbat Chordi Maine and Mere Humdam Mere Dost. Lately, she is grabbing attention through her different character in Geo TV’s drama serial Khumar.
Kinza Malik Awan
Kinza Malik Awan is a brilliant Pakistani television actress who has been working in the drana industry for many years. She gained fame through her initial PTV plays. Lashkara and Ishqiya are her recent popular dramas.
Asif Raza Mir
Asif Raza Mir is a popular Pakistani television actor who rose to fame through PTV’s hit serial Tanhanyan. Asif Raza Mir is a brilliant actor and successful producer. His sons Ahad and Adnan are also famous actors.
Mariyam Nafees
Maryam Nafees is a stunning and talented Pakistani actress who rose to fame through her drama serial Diyar E Dil. She appeared in Yaqeen Ka Safar, Kam Zarf, Ishq Jalebi, Neem & Muhabbat Chordi Maine.
Haris Waheed
Haris Waheed is a talented Pakistani television actor who has appeared in numerous hit Pakistani dramas including Sammi, Tumharey Husn Kay Naam, Pyari Nimmo and Mohabbat Chordi Maine.
Saqib Sumeer
Saqib Sameer is a brilliant Pakistani television and theater actor who performs all kind of characters with ace. His recent popular dramas are Raqeeb Se and Kabli Pulao.
Emmad Irfani
Emmad Irfani is a brilliant Pakistani model and television & film actor. His famous television appearances are Cheekh and Jalan. Both the dramas topped the rating charts.
Nausheen Shah
Nausheen Shah is a brilliant Pakistani television and film actor. She has been part of amazing Pakistani dramas. Her notable dramas include Pani Jaisa Pyar, Tarap, Deewar E Shab, Pehli Si Muhabbat and Dhoka.
Srha Asghar
Srha Asghar is a brilliant Pakistani television actress. She got fame through her popular drama serial Pyar Ke Sadqay. Her other famous dramas are Bebak, Working Women, Akhir Kab Tak, Aik Jhooti Love Story. Lately, fans are loving her in Ishq Murshid.
Aslam Sheikh
Aslam Sheikh is a brilliant Pakistani television actor who has worked in many PTV dramas. He is known for performing difficult roles with ease. He is also part of Jaan E Jahan.
Aswad Yousaf
Aswad Yousaf is an upcoming Pakistani actress. Aswad is a good looking and talented actress. She is a good addition in the drama industry.
Agha Talal
Agha Talal is a talented Pakistani actor who has appeared in many Pakistani dramas including Ant Al Hayat, Chamak Damak & Ibn E Hawa.
Raja Haider
Raja Haider is a brilliant Pakistani television actor and host. He started his career as radio host. He is a brilliant content creator as well. Raja Haider has appeared into many hit drana serials including Mushk. Jaan E Jahan will another mega project of his career.
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Shaista Zaid is a brilliant Pakistani television news caster and an educationist. She started her news casting journey in 1971. Shaista Zaid retired from PTV in 2012, currently. She has two sons who are settled in their lives. Recently, the famous host Moneeza Hashmi has posted one of her old and memorable interview with famous news caster Shaista Zaid. In the memorable interview, Shaista Zaid talked about joining PTV as an English news caster. She also opened up about her struggles with cancer.
Talking about joining PTV as an English news caster, Shaista Zaid said, “I used to do debates in college so I had that basic confidence, I saw a woman reading the news on television which gave me motivation and I went for an audition, they selected me, they sent me for basic training for a week and then I just started reading news, it took me time to get rid of my debating style. I tried to speak in a very normal style. I never followed anyone, I read the news in a simple and understandable manner”. She further said that she never tried to opt fake accent.
Talking about being diagnosed with cancer, Shaista Zaid said, “I was upset, I won’t say that it didn’t upset me, I thought everything was finished but then I realized that Allah has blessed me with all the achievements and blessings,I acknowledged my blessings, I braced myself and accepted this difficult time. I taught myself to go through it. It was a difficult time, the treatment was difficult, but you can do if you have a strong family support. Talking further about her disease, she said, “I blocked it out, I didn’t read anything regarding it, usually people start getting information about the disease but I didn’t do that”. She said that she got her treatment in Pakistan. Here is the link to the video:
Shaista Zaid left the news casting in 2012. The last news bulletin of popular news caster went viral. In her last news bulletin, she thanked PTV for a vibrant career. Here is the clip of the bulletin:
Watch another clip of Shaista Zaid about her amazing achievements and remarkable career:
Viewers loved the interview and said that it is refreshing to see the interview of their favourite news caster after a long time:
Sirf Tum is a new drama on Geo and it is getting good viewership. We have fresh pairing with Hamza Sohail, Anmol Baloch, Mohsin Abbas Haider and Sukaynah Khan coming together. The drama has all the ingredients from wedding dances to extravagant sets and leads who look like they just stepped out of a cover shoot. People are liking the chemistry between Hamza and Anmol and they are looking forward to the story progressing.
In a particular scene in the drama, Mohsin Abbas Haider and Sukayna Khan’s characters are shown sitting together on their wedding night. Sukaynah is holding a glass of alcohol as she is drinking from it and degrading Mohsin Abbas’s character. The scene comes with a warning that consuming alcohol is haraam.
People are infuriated with what is portrayed in the scene and how casually they have shown drinking without any regard for how this will affect the viewers who are watching:
Inflation in Pakistan has crushed the middle and lower class and now the upper classes are feeling the pain. The thought of buying even the basic stuff is getting unimaginable and we witnessed the Annual Summer Sales time like every year and people are getting in long queues to buy stuff they love. Among many brands, Sapphire also comes out with its big summer sales with clothes having huge discounts. We get to see some major crowds in this sale each year and this year was no different.
Though Pakistan is suffering from inflation, it is a great surprise for some to see these huge crowds coming out. And one of these sales got out of hand. In Faislabad, two women got into a fight over a dress and one side called their men who started firing guns in the mall where the store was located. Police were called and they arrested 6 people for the ruckus. Here is what happened:
Netizens are bewildered by the incident and how people are dying to buy clothes. Here is what people are saying:
Nadia Afgan is a senior actress and she has been a part of some very hit projects in her career. From Shashlik to Suno Chanda, she has done some great and memorable characters and nowadays she is impressing everyone with her role as Shamim in Kabli Pulao. Nadia was in the news recently a lot after sh called Yumna Zaidi an overrated actress in response to a question. She had later said that sh was saying that in response to the acclaim her character Meerab has gotten and did not call her skills overrated in general.
Nadia was a guest on Mazaaq Raat and Vasay Chaudhry asked her if she is okay with being so outspoken as she was in the news and got trolled a lot for her statement. Nadia Afgan said that she always says what is on her mind and never shies away from stating what she thinks is right. So, she is not really scared of being outspoken.
Here is what she said:
She also called out all the bloggers and news pages. She said that they start reporting things out of context. She also said that if she someone asks her a question, she responds to them and if they ask for an explanation of her answers, she provides that as well but in this case no explanation was sort and others jumped in which allowed the controversy to drag a week and not fizzle out in two days.
Baby Baji was a sleeper hit for ARY Digital. The drama grew on the audience and people started relating to all the characters and themes portrayed in the show. All the actors got acclaim and people were upset when the drama ended. Baby Baji was full of lessons and touched the hearts of many. Baby Baji’s writer Mansoor Ahmed Khan was a guest on Fuchsia ad gave some insights on his story.
Mansoor shared that the drama has had a great and positive impact on people and there are people who are telling him real life stories. He revealed that a man gave his house to his wife after watching what happened to baby baji in the drama after her husband’s death.
Here is what he revealed:
He also shared that his own father was very proud of him after he saw the messages he has delivered in his drama. For one particular scene, Mansoor was actually awarded a one thousand rupee note by his father. It is Baby Baji after which his father said that you have genuinely become a good writer.
This is the praise he got:
He also opened up about the slap Azra got from Jamal in the end. He said that he is not too keen on showing slaps but not slapping Azra at that point would have destroyed Jamal’s character. He further said that he as a writer could have stopped it but from the character’s point of view it would look forced and not justified. So, showing that slap was very necessary.
KOmal Rizvi has been a part of the Pakistani entertainment industry for years now. She has done everything and she always managed to impress everyone. She is an actress, singer and entrepreneur. she is also the sister of hasan Rizvi. KOmal has always been very expressive about her opinions and she has always shared her story with people to inspire them. She went through a bad marriage and had the strength to come out of it eventually. She has recently gotten married again and the love is visible in her eyes.
KOmal is living a beautiful life now with her husband and she always is sharing beautiful pictures of her travels with her husband. It was her birthday week and she celebrated it between love, light and laughter. Komal Rizvi shared pictures with her husband with her fans from her birthday celebrations. Check out:
Salman Saeed is a popular Pakistani television actor who has performed in numerous hit Pakistani drama serials including Takkabur, Bharosa, Mera Dil Mera Dushman and Khudgharz. Lately, he is all set to appear in Ary Digital drama serial alongside Mashal Khan. Salman is brother of superstar actor and producer Humayun Saeed. Salman Saeed’s recent hit drama was Bharras which became popular. He’s a brilliant cricketer as well. He’s happily married to Aleena Salman Saeed and the two have an adorable daughter.
Salman Saeed and Aleena Salman love to travel. Salman Saeed often shares his family pictures on Instagram. He loves to upload pictures of his daughter. His wife also shares pictures. Lately, Salman Saeed has posted a pictorial Instagram reel on the birthday of his wife Aleena Salman Saeed. He has added their memorable pictures from all the years they spent together. We saved a few of the gorgeous pictures from Salman Saeed’s Instagram account for you. Have a look:
Mayi Ri is an Ary Digital new drama serial which started airing at 7:00 pm daily. Mayi Ri has replaced the hit drama Baby Baji. Mayi Ri is an exceptionally written story which features child marriage. In the drama, a young school going couple was forced to marry by their fathers. The drama is a Big Bang Entertainment presentation. Fahad Mustafa and Dr Ali Kazmi are the producers of the drama. Fahad Mustafa’s wife Sana Fahad has written Mayi Ri. She previously wrote popular drama Rang Laga. Meesam Naqvi is the director of the show. The cast of the drama includes Aina Asif, Samar Abbas, Naumaan Ijaz, Maria Wasti, Maya Khan, Sajida Syed, Saad Faridi, Amna Malik, Paras Masroor, Usman Mazhar and Diya Mughal.
So far, two episodes of the drama have aired. The first episode has fetched 5 million plus views with in 24 hours. The serial Mayi Ri is being loved by the viewers. They liked the different concept of this drama. Many fans came to watch the drama especially for Nauman Ijaz. His fans loved his stellar performance in the drama. Many fans said that they watched it for Aina Asif after her stellar performance in Baby Baji as Saman. Fans also said that they loved Maya Khan and Maria Wasti in the drama after a long time. Fans loved the simple portrayal of a middle class family. They also liked the beautiful bond of sisters-in-law. They also loved the story. Many fans demanded a timely upload of the episode. They also requested English subtitles. A few fans still missed Baby Baji. Read the comments:
Here are the screenshots from episode 1 & 2 of Mayi Ri:
Sanam Jung is a gorgeous and brilliant Pakistani television host, model and actor. She has been working in the media industry for many years now. Sanam Jung came into showbiz industry as a music VJ. She started from Play TV. She also worked in Aag Tv. Her popular dramas are Dil E Muztar, Alwida, Mere Humdam Mere Dost and Mohabbat Subh Ka Sitara Hai. Sanam Jung is a brilliant host as well. Recently, she hosted the Quiz show for Bol Tv. She was also admired in her recent drama serial Pyari Mona.
Sanam Jung is happily married to Qassam and she has an adorable daughter Alaya with whom she loves to share pictures. Qassam lives in the USA and now Sanam Jung has also moved to USA in July, 2023. Sanam Jung often posts adorable pictures and videos from USA. Currently, she is busy in her house hold activities. She often takes tips from her fans on Instagram regarding cooking. Sanam Jung has also cooked food at her house in USA. Here we have gathered few new pictures from her routine life in USA. Have a glimpse into her beautiful life:
Hira Umer is a brilliant and talented Pakistani model and actress. She is very pretty and has beautiful curly hair which suit her gorgeous personality. The young actor got fame in a very short span of time due to her successful drama serial Mere Humsafar. Hira Umer was loved as Hala’s step sister from Mera Hamsafar. Her excellent acting got fans’ attention and fans started appreciating her. She has also performed in other hit dramas but her positive and cheerful character in Mere Humsafar was loved more. Currently, Hira Umer is appearing in the drama serial Meray Hi Rehna alongside Faizan Sheikh and fans are admiring her acting.
Recently, Hira is spending her vacation in Dubai. She has been posting beautiful pictures from various places in Dubai. Hira Umer has also shared a reel while celebrating her Instagram’s blue tick. She was happy and excited while celebrating her achievement. She has also posted a few pictures from Palm Jumeirah & Tim Hortons, Dubai. She also posed in front of Burj Khalifa. Here we have collected her latest beautiful pictures. Look at them:
Javed Sheikh is an ace Pakistani television & film actor, director and producer. He has performed in numerous hit projects including dramas and films. His projects like Ankahi, Chief Saab, Zindagi Gulzar Hai, Teefa in Trouble and Na Maloom Afraad were loved by fans. Javed Sheikh is also known for his excellent and graceful appearances in Bollywood films. He worked in Om Shanti Om and other films as well.
Recently, the amazing actor talked about his divorce in Samaa Tv’s morning show hosted by Madeha Naqvi. Talking about divorce, he said, “Unfortunately, I didn’t want a separation with my first wife due to which my kids Shehzad & Momal have suffered but, Alhamdullilah, the way they have kept themselves strong even being part of a broken family, it is amazing, and this was just because of their mom. Not only this, my kids, Saleem’s kids, Behroz and other siblings’ kids used to get together at our place and this credit solely goes to my ex-wife. She always used to send my kids to me and my family but my divorce is my biggest guilt, It should have not happened, I wish it didn’t happen. He further said that it all happened when he married Salma Aagha and his marriage with Salma Aagha only lasted for three years. Watch the link to the video:
He further added that he loves his grand kids and his grand kids call him Bani because he doesn’t like the word ‘Grand pa’ which gives him the vibes of an old man. He also said that he loves to spend time with Momal Sheikh and Shehzad Sheikh’s kids. He also said that his grandson takes a lot of pride in him and tells his friend about his movie Teefa in Trouble. Here is the link to the video:
Mehar Bano is a very unique artist fom our entertainment industry. She walks to her own tune and loves to do roles that she agrees should be represented on screen. Mehar Bano likes to portray strong and real characters on screen and she is also very vocal about her beliefs in life. She is a successful model, actress as well as a story teller and will soon be seen in more projects including a film.
She got married last year and her wedding pictures were nothing short of goals. She is in the USA for vacations and she is sharing her trips with her fans on social media. She has remained true to her style and has shared some of her summer looks from her vacations. Here are some pictures of Mehar Bano with her husband as she enjoys some down time away from work. Check out:
Momal Sheikh is a very talented artist. She comes from a family of great actors and started her career after sh egot married as her father and brother did not want her to become an actress. Though she started out in the industry later than other relatives, she proved her mettle and she has many hits under her belt now. Momal Sheikh is not just an artist, however, she is alos a vey dedicated mother and she loves her family to pieces. She is always sharing moments with her husband Nadir and her two beautiful kids.
The family took off for a vacation and they had a great time as they were spotted in Phuket, Thailand. Momal looked beautiful in her travel style while her kids had a great time. She shared some beautiful moments that the family had at their summer get away and they will make your heart yearn for that vacation now. Here are some of the pictures of Momal Sheikh as she vacationed in Phuket with her family.
Anzela Abbasi is a star kid as she is the daughter of two big celebrities, Javeria Abbasi and Shamoon Abbasi. She is the only daughter they share from their marriage and thus Anzela is a part of a very talented bunch. Her father is a successful director, producer and actor while her mother Javeria Abbasi is a sweetheart and a super-talented actress. Anzela herself tried her hand at acting as she appeared in Laal Ishq, the sequel to iconic Landa Bazar and we also see her flaunting her style statement that is loved by many.
It is a happy time in the Abbasi family as Anzla is getting married soon. Her beautiful and colourful Mayun celemony was held last night and it was attended by stars liek Ushna Shah and Hamza Amin, Shahood Alvi and wife, Madiha Iftikhar, Madiha Rizvi and many others. She looked beautiful in a white saari with yellow florals and she danced the night away at her Mayun. Check out:
There are few dramas that win you over instantly, for me, Kabli Pulao has been one such drama. As a reviewer, I have watched each one of its episodes with keen interest and observed every single scene with a critical eye. Even then, I have not been able to find any flaws in the drama. In fact with every passing episode I fall in love with Haji sahab and Barbeena’s unusual and heartwarming story, even more. The union of these two individuals who have nothing in common has been shown on-screen in such a beautiful manner that you believe these two needed each other in their lives. Even though Haji sahab is definitely not being fair to Barbeena but his limitations have been portrayed so convincingly that as a viewer I am always inclined towards understanding his situation instead of judging him for his decisions.
Mohammad Ehteshamuddin and Sabeena Farooq fit like a glove in their respective characters. It is almost as if these characters were ‘tailor-made’ for these actors. They have grasped the essence of their characters and have managed to breathe life into two of the most unusual protagonists we have seen on-screen. I must say that no one can beat Kashif Nisar when it comes to choosing the right cast. There are so many directors and producers who fail to experiment or sometimes fall short when choosing the supporting cast.
Kashif Nisar has proved multiple times that he does not compromise on this particular aspect. Green Entertainment also deserves due credit for exploring new stories and not being afraid of telling stories which do not fit the ‘box’. These dramas have proved, and that too only in a month, that there is an entire world outside the box. I just hope that the dramas airing on the channel continue to provide quality entertainment for viewers who are not interested as well as sick and tired of watching the done-to-death scenarios on-screen.
Kabli Pulao is still giving me Raqeeb Se vibes, not only because of the treatment given to the drama but also because of its characters and main plot. Although, the stories are poles apart this love story is just as unusual as that one and Kabli Pulao also has some of the most likable female characters. Barbeena also has a strong personality and presence despite of her situation just like Sakina, who always had such a profound effect on the viewers.
Barbeena – Simple & Generous
In the past 2 weeks, we watched Barbeena becoming a part of Haji Mushtaq’s family not as his wife but in a completely different capacity. Even though Barbeena’s circumstances are such that she could be easily termed as a ‘bechari’ she is anything but that! Right from the beginning she has made her decisions herself. She chose to marry Haji Mushtaq, even though he clearly showed he was not interested. If anything, this marriage was forced on him and not her. This was the first time that the viewers witnessed Barbeena’s strong decision-making power. And everything that we have been shown after that, has further established this character as a strong one. It takes real strength to take such a decision and stand by it. At the same time, the viewers have witnessed the scars her bitter experiences in Afghanistan have left on her.
Barbeena’s glorious past, before the war destroyed everything, was narrated not just by her but certain hints were dropped when Haji Mushtaq’s family was sharing their thoughts about her. It is interesting how quickly Barbeena adjusted to her new household and did not question the lie Haji sahab told his family, even for a second. You cannot help but fall in love with Barbeena’s gracious personality. Her harsh experiences did not make her bitter but in contrast, they made her realize the importance of peace and love. Barbeena is a giver, who gives without keeping a count. She also gives unconditionally, she is sure that Haji sahab has already given her everything she needed and does not need to do anything more. This aspect of her personality has been shown in such a positive manner that you do not see her as a loyal slave but as a committed and loving friend and companion.
Barbeena is the first Afghani character of its kind in a Pakistani drama. The writer who etched out this character made sure that viewers all around the globe watching Kabli Pulao get a new introduction like no other to the Afghani people. They are shown as loving, generous, and giving individuals whose positivity has not been overshadowed by the atrocities of war. Barbeena also represents the affluent section of the Afghani society that was forced to live the life of refugees after the war.
Haji Mushtaq – Caught in a Whirlwind
Haji Mushtaq’s journey has been the complete opposite of Barbeena’s character development. Even though Barbeena is a refugee, she has had things under control right from the get-go. She knew exactly what she wanted and even now she takes everything in her stride. Haji Mushtaq’s life, on the other hand, has been spiraling out of control starting from the time he met Barbeena. The nikkah was completely unexpected, even though it was a choice but not one that he was very keen on making! Ever since then, everything that he has faced is completely brand new for him. He never wanted to get married and getting married to a young girl who was old enough to be his daughter would have been completely out of the question. He also decided to dedicate his life to religion and did not want to spend all his time with his family. Yet, because of Barbeena, he is now closer to his family than he has ever been before. A man, who lived his life on his terms and conditions and was known for his reputation, had his reputation questioned because he decided to help Barbeena.
All through this, Haji Mushtaq has tried really hard not to be unfair. But he does not have the courage to tell his family the truth. The instant he entered into a nikkah with Barbeena, his first fear was that of being judged by his family members. Even someone of his stature was worried about being questioned for his actions.
I like how this character has a religious and upright strong side but at the same time he is quite capable of lying to cover up for something that might get him into ‘trouble’. It is interesting how this mature character has this child-like innocence as well. Since he was not ready for this nikkah himself and everything happened so fast, his abrupt decisions made perfect sense. However, gradually his family members and especially Shamim have already started questioning Barbeena and Haji Mushtaq’s relationship.
Haji Mushtaq has, so far, protected Barbeena as much as he could have in his capacity. Even though he does not acknowledge her actual status in front of his family members, he has made it clear multiple times that Barbeena will be treated with respect.
Haji Mushtaq and Barbeena – What a Companionship
Haji Mushtaq and Barbeena have come a long way in the past 3 weeks. The way Haji looked at his new bride the first time suggested that he was instantly amazed by that face and particularly those innocent eyes. As he got to know more about Barbeena, he felt he needed to protect her but gradually his feelings for her are changing as he finds himself being attracted to her innocence and beauty. While Haji Mushtaq finds it difficult to accept Barbeena as his wife because of the age difference as well as the fact that he had vowed never to get married, Barbeena has accepted this relationship wholeheartedly. She feels safe around this man and understands that as his wife she is not only there to look after him but also to be a companion. We don’t know yet if Barbeena has anything more than respect for Haji Mushtaq in her heart but it is quite clear that her husband is falling for her more with every passing episode.
It is interesting how a girl who seemingly had nothing to offer to Haji Mushtaq has actually rescued him in more ways than one. He was a man who had never learned to live for himself. When he was a child, he looked after his mother and has been looking after his family all his life. He has never even thought about his own pleasure or happiness. In this manner, Haji and Barbeena have so much in common. Both of them find it easier to sacrifice their happiness for the sake of their loved ones. Also, their family comes before everything else. While Barbeena married Haji to save her brother, Haji took the risk of turning his family against him when he married Barbeena. It is difficult to tell who actually made the bigger sacrifice but the dynamics are pretty fascinating.
Barbeena and Haji sahab’s conversation in this episode regarding what he was going to wear on the wedding was one of my favorites. It depicted Haji sahab’s frame of mind so well and showed how Barbeena wanted him to live a little for himself as well. Both these individuals have a good heart and they want to see each other happy more than anything else. There is so much about this union which is amazing.
Supporting Characters
Kabli Pulao has some of the most well-written supporting characters that have a solid presence. They add to the complexity of the main track since each one of these characters in Haji sahab’s household in particular has a profound connection with him. Shamim stands out because of her history with Haji Mushtaq and also because of the way this powerful character has been written and translated on screen. Haji sahab’s relationship with Barbeena will affect her most in the long run. Her presence also makes for an interesting love triangle in a story that is already complicated enough as it is. Nadia Afgan’s performance makes Shamim an unforgettable supporting character.
My second favorite character has to be Ayesha for obvious reasons! Not only does she have a beautiful relationship with her abba ji but she is also a loving individual who welcomed Barbeena with open arms and is sensitive to her feelings. Unlike many other dramas in which daughters or nieces would feel jealous, Ayesha held Barbeena’s hand a little bit tighter and kept her closer when she found out the truth. Such little but refreshing nuances of these characters make them stand out.
Similarly, the personalities of all the other family members have been presented on-screen in such a way that the family dynamics are easy to understand. Also, most importantly, these dynamics are the reason why there is a conflict in the story. Had these dynamics not been so complicated, it would have been easier for Haji Mushtaq to share the truth with his family members.
Final Remarks
Kabli Pulao is a complete package; it offers everything which a viewer wants to see in a drama. Zafar Mairaj and Kashif Nisar have once again proven that they are the perfect team. I am really happy that Sabeena Farooq got the opportunity to use her command over Pashtu in this drama in such an apt manner. Most importantly, I am genuinely pleased that she was chosen to play such a beautiful character and she made the most of it. Otherwise, she would have been typecast as Haya in all the projects. Also, I truly appreciate the dedication with which she has breathed life into Barbeena. Not only is her performance commendable but she has been extremely comfortable in her own skin without any fancy makeovers. This was such an essential part of Barbeena’s character. Of course, Kashif Nisar deserves credit here too because he has always understood the importance of looks while bringing a character to life on screen.
Mohammad Ehteshamuddin has given many memorable performances in the past as well but Haji Mushtaq is definitely one in a million. He has proved that the term ‘hero’ can be as vast as a writer’s and actor’s imagination. All the actors in supporting roles are equally amazing in their respective roles.
Have you fallen in love with Kabli Pulao yet? Share your views.
Nida Yasir has been in the public eye for such a long time. People have seen her career and family grow and consider her a part of their lives. She is married to actor/director Yasir Nawaz and the couple has three children Farid, Silah and Balaaj. She has shared her children’s lives and pictures before with her fans and it is always a lovely sight to see this beautiful family together. But viewers have noticed that Nida does not share pictures of her kids anymore and they were curious.
Nida hosted a show where Ghazal Siddique was a guest and shared that being a celebrity, people want you to share pictures of your family. She said that she does not share her husband or son with the world as they are not public personalities and people just do not understand that sometimes.
On this, Nida shared that she now does not share pictures of her older two children as they are both adults now and do not want to be photographed. She said that people are always saying that you go to these vacations alone and do not take your children but it is just her kids do not want to get photographed and she respects their decision. She now only shares the youngest one Balaaj’s pictures.
Sehar Hayat and Sami Rasheed are two talented and famous social media influencers. Sehar Hayat and Sami Rasheed got married last year. They had a lavish wedding which was graced by almost all the social media stars. Sehar Hayat and Sami Rasheed arranged beautiful events which went insanely viral. Fans loved the couple and their looks on various events. The bride and groom were looking stunning on their Barat and Walima day. Sehar Hayat and Sami Rasheed also shared their amazing wedding pictures with fans. Although, their wedding was quite a star-studded affair but they didn’t post many pictures and Instagram reels after their wedding festivities were over.
Recently, Sehar Hayat and her husband have posted two beautiful photo threads on their Instagram. The adorable newlyweds posed for loved up pictures. Sehar Hayat was dressed up in beautiful eastern outfits. We have collected their new pictures after their wedding. Have a look at the pictures:
Shaista Lodhi is a brilliant Pakistani television host, actor and doctor. She is a professional doctor and skin care specialist. Shaista Lodhi is loved for her morning shows and dramas. Her popular dramas are Wadaa, Pardes and Samjhota. Shaista Lodhi is a multi tasker, she is a mother of three grown up kids as well. Shaista Lodhi runs her own clinic and a beauty brand SL Basics. Fans love Shaista Lodhi’s beautiful personality.
Recently, the talented and beautiful Shaista Lodhi appeared in the Show Had Kardi where she danced on a song in the segment Lip-sync. Momin Saqib also accompanied her. Shaista Lodhi’s energy was so good and she was perfectly vibing on the songs. Here is the popular video in which host and actor Shaista Lodhi is dancing with Had Kardi Show’s host Momin Saqib. They are dancing on the famous Nazia Hassan song Disco Deewane. Have a look at the video:
Shaista Lodhi’s dance ignited heavy public criticism. They age-shamed her and trolled her on her steps. Fans were of the view that Shaista Lodhi should not do these kinds of over acts. One social media user said, “she, once, used to talk about Hijab and now she is doing this”. A social media user wrote, “Momin Saqib should know the meaning of his name before doing such things”. Almost all the fans trolled Shaista Lodhi in a very harsh manner. They were of the view that Shaista Lodhi acts like a child in all the tv shows and it doesn’t look sophisticated. Here we have gathered comments from Samaa Tv’s Instagram page. Read the comments:
Imran Farhat is a former Pakistani cricketer who played for national side in the test matches and ODIs. Cricket analysts used to compare his batting style with great Pakistani batsman Saeed Anwar. Imran Farhat played for Pakistani team between 2001 to 2013. He was an opener batsman. Imran Farhat officially took retirement in 2021. Recently, Imran Farhat appeared in Nadir Ali’s podcast where he talked about his Bollywood crush Katrina Kaif and his second marriage.
Talking about his favourite Bollywood actress of all the times, he said, “Katrina Kaif looks good, there was a time I used to like her a lot because she had a few good films with Salman Khan. I liked her acting and looks, both. I think so, we can praise any actress because of her work, Katrina Kaif is beautiful, I like her looks but now I like my second wife”.
Here is what he talked about Katrina Kaif:
Replying to host’s question about marrying Katrina, “I could only approach her if I was single, otherwise no!”. Talking about meeting with Katrina Kaif. He said, “she was our brand ambassador during the ICL, I got a chance to meet her, I told her that she’s my ideal”.
He also opened up about his second marriage, he said, “now, I love my second wife, I am happily married to her, I am managing both the families but my first family moved to England, after we got divorced. Now, I love my second wife and she’s everything to me”. Here’s what he said:
Have a look at the pictures of Imran Farhat’s kids from his first wife are all grown up now. Here are their pictures:
Sabeeka Imam is a pretty Pakistani fashion model and actress. Sabeeka Imam got fame in Pakistan as a fashion model. Her modelling career is currently at its peak. She has been working with high-end Pakistani clothing brands. Sabeeka Imam also ventured into acting. Her recent popular project PTV drama serial Dushman in which she shared screen with Hasan Niazi and Rose Muhammad, the audience loved her performance in the drama. Sabeeka also acted in the feature film Sherdil. She is loved because of her beautiful looks. Her role in Pyari Mona was also appreciated by the drama fans.
Sabeeka Imam mostly spends her time in Dubai. She also comes to Pakistan for her work that includes modelling and acting in Pakistani dramas. The gorgeous model loves to treat her fans with amazing pictures in new vibrant looks. Sabeeka is undoubtedly a fit and stunning model who aces all her stylish looks. She has posted a few new alluring pictures from Dubai which we gathered for you. Have a look at the pictures:
She also shared a message oriented Instagram reel for the haters:
Shoaib Malik and Sania Mirza have been in the headlines for the past one and half years due to their divorce rumours. Both the celebrities have not announced their divorce but fans are speculating that they have clearly parted ways. The last time, they were seen together on their son Izhaan’s birthday in October 2021 followed by their shows amid the divorce rumors. Now, they usually spend time with their son Izhaan on alternate days. The two often post pictures with their son but they are never seen together.
Recently, Shoaib Malik has made clear changes in his bio which gave a rise to their divorce rumours. He removed the reference of his wife Sania Mirza. Both have appeared on the media but decided not to address the personal issue but now the news of their divorce is again doing rounds.
Shoaib Malik has also added ‘Live Unbroken’ in his bio. Few fans assume that he’s announcing that he is dealing Well with divorce as ‘Living Unbroken’ is a famous book by an American writer Tricia Miles, the book suggests tips to deal with self-control and regaining strength after the divorce. Besides this, Shoaib Malik has also changed his bio from the husband to a superwoman to the father of a son. He’s saying that his son is an ultimate blessing upon him by Allah. You can see the screenshot of his Instagram bio. Have a look:
Fans have been asking questions about divorce from both Shoaib Malik and Sania Mirza and they want announcement from their favourite sport stars. However, many fans are saying that they are clearly separated. Here we have gathered few comments. Read the comments:
Here are a few pictures of Sania Mirza and Shoaib Malik with their adorable son Izhaan Mirza Malik. Have a look:
Shaista Lodhi started her career right out of college. She has been a host for years and at one point, she was hosting the biggest morning show in Pakistan. She has been a great addition to the industry since her entry and she wears multiple hats as a host, a doctor as well as an actress and entrepreneur.
Shaista works a lot and thus has to travel a lot all over the world. She loves to try new things and her style statement is something to always look forward to. From Eastern to Western, she rocks everything and that is what she did this time as well. Shaista Lodhi is in Singapore and she is having a great time as she explores the area. She is sharing some glimpses from her trip and this is how she is long and what she is experiencing. Check out:
Barbie is the talk of he town these days since the movie came out and people all over the world are enveloped in the Barbie World magic. Pakistanis are not behind either and we are getting to see people going to the cinema in Barbie themed colours while many of our celebrities are having Barbie themed parties. Saboor Aly is also in Barbie spirits right now and she has embraced the persona fully.
Clad in the classic Barbie pink colour with her hair in a Barbie like pony tail and the perfect accessories to complement, she posted her own version of the Barbie look and this is how she looked:
People however, are not too impressed with Saboor Aly’s rendition of Barbie and started trolling her on the internet. Here is what people are saying about Saboor’s Barbie look. Check out:
Cosmetic surgery and cosmetic procedures are becoming very common in the society and showbiz celebrities are generally alleged o have a thing or two done to their faces. Yes, no one ever confirms anything but audience loves to speculate. With the advent of non-invasive procedures, altering your face and body has become eve easier and we now see many beautiful people changing themselves and changes are generally very visible. Nida Yasir and Naimal Khawar are two celebrities who people have alleged that they have changed their looks.
Rani Pirzada recently talked to Dr Zarqa Taimur who is a dermatologist as well as a senator. Rabi took her opinion on different alleged procedures being done by celebrities and pointed out the controversy surrounding Naimal’s face change and Nida Yasir’s alleged cheek fillers.
Dr Zarqa said in response to a woman like Naimal getting procedures done, that people should only get anything done if they really need it, like if their face is not proportional and it is shattering their confidence, otherwise they should remain natural. On Nida Yasir getting fillers done allegedly, Dr Zarqa did not take anyone’s name again but said that people can get addicted to getting procedures and they will feel that they need them every month while to others in reality they are looking fine.
Hareem Farooq is an actress and producer and she comes from a privileged background with both her parents being doctors. she is one of the very few successful female producers we have and people have always thought of her as a rich person. She has made many projects including Janaan, Heer Maan Ja and the currently on-air 22 Qadam. She has managed to give great projects as a producer and she always picks roles with messages as an actress like she just did in Sar e Raah.
Though people have always considered Hareem as a part of privileged class, she currently opened up about financial struggles she faced and how she is a self-made woman. She has never talked about this before and finally shared the process she had to go through to become the Hareem Farooq of today.
Hareem in an interview with Fuchsia shared that when she decide to become an actress, her parents offered to send her abroad for studying the discipline but she refused to take any help from her parents and shifted to Karachi for work. She has lived in a small apartment without any electricity or water supply and she used to breakdown at times but she did not tell her parents. Hareem finally was able to achieve her goals and she thinks hard work and do wonders.
Suhail Warraich is a well-known journalist and analyst whom we watch on our television screens nearly everyday as he gives his political analysis about things. He is though mostly famous for his show Ek Din Geo Ke Saath and his peculiar style of hosting that has become his signature over the years. He has interviewed politicians, actors as well as sports personalities.
Suhail Warraich was a guest on Chocolate Times by Ayesha Jahanzeb where he shared experiences of his life and what actually goes on behind the cameras when he is working. He was asked about all the interviews of actresses he has done where he seems to take a deep dive into their lifestyles and how it differs from interviewing politicians.
He said that politicians are always ready and they come out to receive him while actresses are generally not ready in time and he even has to wait so they can open their doors. He also revealed that actresses take a lot of time getting their makeup done and then many aa times the food that is shown being served to him by the actress’s staff is arranged by his own team.
Kiran Tabeir is a gorgeous and talented Pakistani actor, model and host. Kiran Tabeir is loved because of her amazing acting skills. She has worked in numerous hit Pakistani dramas. Kiran started her showbiz journey as a host. She also took part in various reality shows including famous ARY Digital reality show Desi Kuriyan which was hosted by Waqar Zaka. Lately, Kiran Tabeir is known for her appearance in the blockbuster drama serial Parizaad. She played character of Parizaad’s sister. Her emotional acting was loved by fans. She also got hit after her Shiza & Fiza clip from A Plus’s short play went viral.
Kiran Tabeir is happily married. Her husband’s name is Malik Hamza who is a successful professional. The actress Kiran Tabeir has become the mother of an adorable girl named Izzah after 12 years of marriage. She loves her adorable daughter Uzzah and shares pictures with her. Recently , she has posted new and adorable pictures with her cute little daughter. She also posted her solo pictures. Look at the pictures:
Baby Baji is Ary Digital’s recent famous show. The drama serial Baby Baji is a soap serial which airs daily at 7:00 pm. It is Idream Production presentation. Baby Baji has a big cast. The drama features the story of a joint family system. The drama is written by Mansoor Ahmed and it has been directed by Tehseen Khan. The cast of the drama includes Samina Ahmed, Saud Qasmi, Javeria Saud, Hassan Ahmed, Sunita Marshall, Junaid Niazi, Tuba Anwar, Fazal Hussain and Aina Asif. The drama got huge fame especially during its last episodes. Fans loved the drama because of its realistic storyline.
Today, Ary Digital has aired the last sad and emotional episode of the drama. Fans are grieving the unexpected death of Baby Baji who was the main lead of the drama. Fans are of the view that Baby Baji was the strength of the show. She was the ‘Hero Figure’ and they did injustice with her after giving a sad conclusion to her story. Fans said that they cried in the last episode and the heart wrenching end of Baby Baji is making them emotional. Apart from Baby Baji’s death, fans are saying that the drama has given a lot of lessons to the children who forget their parents in their lives. A social media user wrote, “that is why, the children should take care of their parents in their lives before it is too late”. Fans said that it is the unexpected ending of Baby Baji and they are barely stopping their tears. Fans are saying that the sad ending of Baby Baji was unnecessary and purposeless as the drama could have ended in a better way. All the Baby Baji fans said that they cried a lot and can never forget this emotional drama serial. Fans also loved the drama makers for not dragging the show by adding unnecessary flashbacks. Read the comments:
Zara Noor Abbas comes from a family of talented folks. From her aunts to her husband and her mother, Zara Noor Abbas is surrounded by talent and she is no less herself. She made her debut with acting and later has shown an interest in dance and she has even performed live on stage at an award show. She loves music as well and we have seen her singing too and yes, she is not bad at all.
Zara Noor Abbas just posted a video of herself dancing on Hassan & Roshaan’s song and she looked graceful as she performed classical dance moves and looked beautiful. Zara loves to share her love for dance and music with her fans and that is what she did.
Here is Zara Noor Abbas dancing in her casual fashion:
Salman Butt is a brilliant Pakistani former cricketer. He was an opening Batsman for the Pakistan national cricket team. He has scored many centuries in crucial matches. Salman But began his cricketing career at a very young age. He has also played for the international leagues including IPL. Unfortunately, Salman Butt’s career ended after falling prey to a match fixing scandal. Salman Butt was undoubtedly a very talented batter in the history of Pakistan cricket.
Recently, he appeared in Nadir Ali’s podcast where he talked about the injustice done by ICC regarding the World Cup’s promo. Talking about it he said, “I am not surprised at all, what else you expect from India? why do you always expect anything good from them, did they ever do anything nice to you?, why you get emotionally hurt? why you set your expectations high from them?. You discuss their injustices and this is what they want you to do, it makes them happy and they succeed. We should not value them, they have made a promo, you can make your own promo’. He further said, “ICC is BCCI. We should not discuss them, they should not be relevant to us, they are not valuable for us, and it’s not my complaint, it is that they are like this, they don’t have the right attitude and their attitude doesn’t bother me, I am not emotionally hurt. Such things ultimately give pressure to Indian players. Now, they will go into the ground with a lot of pressure”. Here is the link to the video:
Remember that, ICC released World Cup promo and didn’t add the visuals of World’s number pne batter Babar Azam.
Alyy Khan is a brilliant actor who began his acting career from Bollywood. Alyy Khan was born in Karachi but he has a British nationality. He spent most of his life in London. The actor is married in Pakistan and has an adorable family. Alyy Khan has worked in Mere Humsafar, Pakeeza, Saat Pardon Main, Kamzarf, Sirf Tum and many other famous Pakistani dramas. He has worked in many international projects including the film Don. His recent Web Series The Trial with Kajol is getting huge popularity.
Recently, Alyy Khan appeared in Mathira’s The Insta Show in which he talked about the experience of working in The Trial with Kajol. He said, “it was amazing, MashaAllah, the serial went very well, it’s great! I received an amazing response as an actor after performing in that serial”. Talking about the romantic scenes, Alyy said, “The romantic scene was shot towards the end of the schedule after we worked together for around 40 days. It was 51 days shooting spell but we completed it in 48 days. Like everyone else, Kajol is a thorough professional and amazing to work with. I enjoyed working with her”. Talking about romantic scenes, he said, “and when we (actors) do these intimate scenes there should be a good chemistry level between the two, and more than the chemistry there should be a trust factor between the two individuals, when you know that it is the demand of the scene then you try to do it more professionally”. Here’s the link to the video:
Alyy Khan’s appearance in webseries The Trial is getting huge public praise. Have a look at the screenshots:
Maya Ali is a talent house and she has always shined bright in every project she has done in her career. From Aun Zara and Ek Nayi Cinderella to Jo Bichar Gaye and Yunhi, Maya Ali knows how to impress and she never misses the target. she is now a film actress, a drama star as well as a business woman with a great brand of her own. She is doing great in life and an inspiration for many starlets who are just starting out.
It is Maya Ali’s big day as she is celebrating her birthday and she has also been caught up in the Barbie fever. With her Barbie cake, Maya looks like a sporty Barbie and she is sharing some beautiful pictures from her birthday celebration. Soft colours, cakes and balloons made her day blessed and here are some of the pictures to prove that. Check out:
A very happy birthday to Maya Ali from our side and may she has more blessings in the coming year!
Shahzad sheikh belongs to a big film family with his father Javed Sheikh being a legendary actor, his uncle Behroze Sabzwari and Saleem Sheikh being big names as well. Shahzad Sheikh has also made a great place in the industry and people love to watch him in dramas. He is a family man and we often see him hanging out with his family and kids whenever he is off duty.
The actor just took some down time as he went for a vacation to Skardu with his friends and wife Hina Mir. The couple seemed to have a great time and they also shared some beautiful moments from their trip to the heavenly site. They were in the cold Sarfaranga desert and shared clicks with Shahzad’s fans. check out some of their pictures below:
Affan Waheed and Sonya Hussyn are two big stars in the Pakistani entertainment industry and both are extremely talented. the duo will soon be sharing the silver screen together and the news has made their fans super happy. Affan Waheed has been a heartthrob since his stint in Do Bol and Sonya can rock any character she takes up. This will be a delight to watch these two together especially in a real-life drama.
The duo will be seen in the real life based story of Rafi Muhammad Chaudhry, a nuclear scientist and physicist who taught at G.C. Lahore and he is among the top brains of Pakistan whose story has been forgotten. Affan Waheed looks enigmatic in a pre-partition style as he shared poster and pictures of the film, Rafi- The Untold Story.
Fans are ecstatic to see Affan in such a different role and many are looking forward to watch how they will honour the hero. Check out:
The new season for dramas is here and we are going to get many new projects on our screens. Ayeza Khan and Wahaj Ali starrer Mein is one dram that everyone is looking forward to. Ayeza Khan and Wahaj Ali are starring together for the first time and fans are over the moon. Ayeza Khan is playing the hard-headed Mubashira while Wahaj Ali is playing Zaid who is trying to prove himself. The new character teasers are intriguing and intense and people are looking forward to the drama which will start airing on the 7th August 2023, Monday replacing Mujhe Pyaar Hua Tha.
Here is how Mubashira will look in Mein:
The conflicts of Zaid are also in front of the fans and this is definitely something to look forward to:
Fans are loving the first look of their favourite stars as Mubashira and Zaid and this is what they had to say:
