Love her or hate her, Nida Yasir is the biggest morning show sensation in Pakistan. She has always been on top of rankings and people love to watch her show. From hosting wedding weeks to having some of the greatest talents of the Pakistani entertainment industry, Nida Yasir has done it all and still finds more and more to entertain her guests. JUne is upon us and so are the summer vacations. Children are out of their schools and many families are planning some small get-aways even if they are to their grandparents’ homes. Nida took this opportunity to host some famous celebs with their children as they discussed vacation memories.
Sadia Imam with her daughter, Asma Noma- Noman Habib’s wife with their daughter, Nadia Hussain with her younger children and Nida’s own son Balaj joined the show as they were all decked up in their vacation styles and shared some of their vacation memories. Here are some cute pictures of your favourite celebs with their kids from Nida Yasir’s show:
Saba Faisal is ruling the screens right now. She is a part of nearly every hit drama and she has also featured in films. Saba Faisal has the ability to transform into any character that she is given and she is doing a tremendous job at bringing each character to life. She started her career as a news reader and today she is one of the best actors that we have. her journey is inspiring for many and women can learn from her how to channel their ambition positively.
Saba Faisal is also very family-oriented and she likes to manage everything related to her kids. She is super close to her grandchildren especially her daughter sadia Faisal’s son. She is enjoying some good vacation time in the beautiful Nathia Gali with her daughter Sadia, her grandson and her son Arslan Faisal. The family has shared some great pictures from their vacation and they are making us pack our bags for Nathia Gali:
Komal Rizvi has been a part of the Pakistani entertainment industry for many years now. She has done nearly everything and she always succeeded in becoming the best in anything she chose to do. She is an actress, a singer as well as a business woman and she managed to shine in every department. KOmal has also been previously open about a bad marriage that she was in and how she remained strong and came out of that abusive relationship.
She has now moved forward in her life and found love again in a beautiful partner. She recently got married to a business tycoon S. Ali Uppal and their wedding was beautiful and filled with love and music. She is enjoying her honeymoon phase these days as we see her cruising through the USA with her husband. Here are some latest cute pictures of her travels and her having a great time with her husband:
The Wajahat family is among a few showbiz families who we see nearly everyday in some event and all the members are super creative and we see them in different capacities. Shazia Wajahat is a big time producer while Wajahat Rauf himself is one of the best film and television directors we have right now. He has made some great projects and people look forward to his upcoming films and dramas.
Shazia Wajaht and Wajahat Rauf have two sons, Ashir Wajahat and Nayel Wajahat. Both of them are close to many stars that we have right now. Ashir is becoming a star himself now as he is into music as well as acting. He has been appearing and impressing in acting projects since he was a young child. Nayel wajahat has not done any acting work but we get to see him a lot on social media. It was Nayel’s 18th birthday and he celebrated it with a star-studded birthday party. Many big stars were spotted as they wished Nayel a happy 18th. Check out some pictures below:
Ushna Shah is an adorable and talented Pakistani television and film actor. She has been successfully working in the media industry for more than a decade. Three months ago, Ushna Shah got married to the golfer Hamza Ameen who is half Pakistani. Fans love Ushna’s acting skills. Her notable dramas include Balaa, Bashar Momin, Habs and Bheegi Palkain.
Currently, Ushna Shah is in France along with her husband. She has posted pictures from various places. She is having an amazing time. Ushna Shah has also shared pictures from Disney Land and other historical places. Recently, the gorgeous actor shared a beautiful video while doing a picnic with her husband and friends. Have a look at the pictures first:
Former actor and producer Abdullah Kadwani is currently enjoying the huge success of his drama Tere Bin. The producer is super happy nowadays. Well, he has arranged an intimate birthday party for his young, beautiful and talented daughter Muskan Kadwani and also invited his beloved Tere Bin pairing. Muskan is a brilliant girl who has graduated in film making from Canada. She also did a project as associate director.
Today, Muskan celebrated her birthday with her family. Tere Bin’s amazing leading duo was also invited on Muskan’s birthday. Yumna Zaidi and Wahaj Ali were looking super adorable and stunning together. The two wished Muskan on her special day. Muskan was twinning with her mother in mauve outfit. She also shared stories from her birthday. Here are the pictures from the mini birthday bash. Have a look at the pictures:
Wahaj Ali is a brilliant and handsome Pakistani television actor whose popularity, fame and craze has been increased after Tere Bin’s huge success. Fans are praising Wahaj Ali’s ace acting skills and his looks in Tere Bin. Tere Bin’s craze had also reached to India soon after it started airing on Geo Television.
Indian fans are also showering love to the actor. The fans are making edits, VMS and videos of Tere Bin. Yumna and Wahaj have become the talk of the town. A special Indian Fan has made an amazing sketch of Wahaj Ali. She perfectly added the details into the beautiful sketch. The fan also tagged Wahaj Ali in her video which was responded by the actor. Have a look at the video:
Wahaj Ali thanked his fan on making a beautiful sketch. Wahaj wrote, “Thank You so much”. His fan thanked Wahaj Ali for bringing the smile on their face through his iconic character in Tere Bin. Here are all the comments including Wahaj Ali’s reply. Have a look at the comments:
Pakistani celebrities are quite fun loving people. Most of the actors share an amazing bond. A few of the actors are friends for life. A certain lot of actors love to enjoy their free time together. Recently, a few popular Pakistani actors were spotted at the beach to beat the heat of scorching summer.
Sunita Marshall, Junaid Niazi, Syeda Tuba Anwar, Ahsan Afzal Khan, Sahiba, Afzal Khan, Saud, Javairia Saud, Sunita Marshall and Hassan Ahmad. All the actors enjoyed a lovely day at beach with friends. They had a beautiful photosession. Javeria Saud and Sahiba posed for beautiful pictures. Most of the celebrities wore plain white T-shirts. Here we have gathered amazing pictures from Javeria Saud’s Instagram. Have a look at the scenic beach pictures of actors:
Social media is THE PHENOMENON which can make your career within minutes in today’s age. We have seen many people become millionaires just because a video or a picture of them got viral. In Pakistan we can see people in showbiz becoming hits, a star like Hania Aamir was discovered through Dubsmash. Nowadays we are getting so many new faces in our dramas and films as well which are discovered through something that went viral. Amna Youzasaif is also a recent example who we saw in Fairy Tale and Romaisa Khan was seen in Chand Tara.
Many people thus want to go viral to make a career easily. Tabish Hashmi’s Hasna Mana Hai had Romaisa Khan as a guest. She is also a social media personality who is getting bigger opportunities now after becoming a viral sensation. Tabish himself became a phenomenon through social media and now he hosts one of the biggest shows in Pakistan.
Tabish was asked for tips to go viral and he shared that there is no specific criteria to go viral but dedication is the key. He said that a person would go viral if he keeps making content. That makes people look forward to more videos coming from you and once in a while something gets viral. He also said that the content should be unique and not stupid.
It is a well-established fact now that Pakistani producers follow popularity trends more than anything else. If a drama with a certain storyline manages to grab people’s attention, the concept will surely be copied by other producers as well. Therefore, we often see many different versions of the same story on television. There are certain stories that we have seen so many times on television yet they are being re-made over and over again.
Love Stories Based on Class Differences
It can be safely stated that the producers are convinced that people love stories based on class differences. We have watched innumerable dramas in the recent past showing a rich man falling for a girl from a poor background. We have also watched many dramas in which poor girls leave their husbands to marry affluent men. Mohabbat Tujhe Alvida gave a different spin to this concept by showing that a rich woman who fell in love with a man decided to strike a deal with his wife so that she could marry him. This drama serial was clearly a copy of the Bollywood film Judai. While Mohabbat Tujhe Alvida was criticized, it also got the ratings, that the producers were aiming for.
Ehraam e Junoon vs Mohabbat Tujhe Alvida
Since showing a rich young lady falling for a poor man was a new spin on an old story and it worked well for the producers, this idea was bound to be copied. Obviously, when production houses copy script ideas, they do not copy them altogether, they do make certain changes. Ehraam e Junoon producers did just that! They made certain changes in the storyline but the main plot of the drama is definitely the same as Mohabbat Tujhe Alvida. Since Mohabbat Tujhe Alvida showed such a ‘specific’ situation for the first time, there is no doubt that the producers of Ehraam e Junoon requested the writer to copy the story without making it too obvious!
Here are some of the most obvious similarities in the dramas which clearly show that the premise of the story and the main characters in Ehraam e Junoon has been copied from Mohabbat Tujhe Alvida.
Papa Ki Pari
Shafaq vs Shanzay
Is it a coincidence that the names of the leading ladies in both these dramas are similar? We think not! Not only are the names similar but the character traits are more or less the same too. Here is why:
Similarities:
1: Shafaq and Shanzay both have an abundance of wealth but crave love.
2: They are both papa ki paris. Even though Shafaq’s relationship with her father was more loving, Shanzay’s father may not be available like Shafaq’s but he will do anything required to please his princess.
3: Shafaq fell for Shahaan instantly and for no obvious reasons. Shanzay is no different. Even though Shani told her off so many times, her junoon lacks reasoning.
4: The attraction both these rich, educated women feel towards these men comes across as illogical and desperate. The only reasoning is that they are desperate for love and somehow they are convinced that only these men can give them this love.
5: Shafaq was Shahaan’s boss and Shanzay is Shani’s boss.
6: Both of them think there is more ‘sakoon’ in those underprivileged houses than in their grand mansions.
Differences
While Shafaq’s love for Shahaan was shown as ‘true love’ (even though it was unconvincing), Shanzay’s love for Shani can easily pass as madness. The more he insults her, the more she is convinced that he is “amazing”! Shahaan never insulted Shafaq or told her off the way Shani has right from the start therefore the attraction made ‘ a little’ sense.
The treatment given to both these characters is poles apart as well. While Shafaq was convincing as the rich woman who had it all, Shanzay’s character lacks class and is a little too over the top. Mansha Pasha added the kind of class which made Shafaq’s character likable even with all its flaws. Neelam Munir’s caked-up makeup and fake acting definitely promote madness more than class. Sometimes we find ourselves wondering ke naye naye ameer hui hein Shanzay baji.
Shafaq lost her mother, Shanzay’s mother is alive but not present in her life. Therefore, the reasons why both these women are lonely and desperate for love are completely different. Overall, although both these characters have their weaknesses, Shanzay is definitely more annoying than Shafaq maybe because of her khaa janay wali nazrein.
Greedy and Materialistic Wife/Fiancé
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Ulfat vs Sajeela
Ulfat from Mohabbat Tujhe Alvida was an unforgettable character for many reasons. She had a presence and the overdramatic manner in which Sonya Hussyn translated this character on-screen made it the talk of the town. Also, the fact that many viewers felt Sonya Hussyn copied Sri Devi’s style from the Bollywood film Judai made it the topic of debate as well. Ulfat sold her husband for money and later on regretted her decision. Sajeela from Ehraam e Junoon is basically playing the same role as Ulfat in Shayan/Shani’s life.
Similarities
1: Ulfat and Sajeela share a fascination for wealth. Both of them equate happiness with materialistic gain and luxuries.
2: Both of them are male leads’ cousins. Shahaan was Ulfat’s bachpan ka pyar and Sajeela is Shani’s.
Differences
While Ulfat’s love for Shahaan was more genuine and despite her materialistic nature, this character was not flat. It was a layered character with some degree of entertainment value and appeal. Sajeela on the other hand does not seem to love Shani at all and there is nothing likable about this character. She is more like Mehwish from Mere Pass Tum Ho. Also, Sonya Hussyn acted out her character impeccably, while Nimra Khan’s performance makes her character even more annoying.
Becharay Ghareeb Male Candidates
Shahaan vs Shayan
The Shfactor continues as the names of the male leads are just as similar as the female leads in both dramas. There is much more that they have in common. Here is the proof:
Similarities
1: Both these men belong to the lower middle class and are constantly trying hard to make ends meet.
2: They are the sole breadwinners who are continuously under pressure to provide for their families.
3: Both of them are committed and deeply in love with their partners.
4: Shahaan and Shayan both are not attracted to wealth. The fact that their young, beautiful, rich female bosses are in love with them does not excite them!
Differences
While Shahaan from Mohabbat Tujhe Alvida was married, Shayan is only engaged. Shahaan was open about his marital status but Shayan is still hiding the truth from Shanzay. No matter how annoyed he is with her, he does not tell her that he is committed. Shahaan was a more playful, light-hearted character while Shayan is a serious man with rigid principles. Other than that everything else about these characters is pretty much the same.
Supporting Characters in Both Dramas
Some of the supporting characters in Ehraam e Junoon are also a little too similar to the ones we already saw in Mohabbat Tujhe Alvida. These were important supporting characters that helped change the direction of the story.
Here are two of these supporting characters from Ehraam e Junoon which remind us of the characters from Mohabbat Tujhe Alvida.
Sweet and Simple Mothers of The Male Leads
Not only are Shahaan and Shayan mailay mein bichray hue bhai but their mothers are also quite similar. Shahaan’s mother’s character always stood out because she was a gentle, loving, simple, and sensible single mother. Shayan’s mother is the same as well and we feel that Ismat Zaidi was specially directed to portray this character on screen, the same way Sajida Syed did in Mohabbat Tujhe Alvida.
Best Friend With No Story of His Own
Shahaan had Mansoor as that one friend who could see that the rich boss had fallen for his friend way before Shahaan had a clue. He was always there to put certain ideas in Shahaan’s mind and played an important role in the story. Usually, such supporting characters do not stand out but this one did only because Mansoor was a very important part of Shahaan’s life. The same is the case with Shayan, his friend is always there, he knows exactly what is going on and he keeps on reminding Shayan about the importance of Shanzay’s interest in him even though he has told him off repeatedly! Both these characters have no track or story of their own which is rather a peculiar similarity.
Final Thoughts
It is crystal clear that Ehraam e Junoon producers definitely copied the main plot of Mohabbat Tujhe Alvida, which itself was not an original idea. Mohabbat Tujhe Alvida was over-dramatic as well but Ehraam e Mohabbat took this dramatic effect to the next level by making all the characters look like ghosts because of the white foundations and heavy make-up coupled with filters. Not only this, the writer of Ehraam e Mohabbat did not even try to make the characters appealing. Even with all its illogical situations Mohabbat Tujhe Alvida’s characters were grey and there was something likable about each one of the leading characters.
If you are watching Ehraam e Junoon and have not watched Mohabbat Tujhe Alvida, we would suggest you give it a go because it is ‘better’ than the copy. Although, the storyline of both dramas does not deserve appreciation Mohabbat Tujhe Alvida is better executed and far more entertaining. Ehraam e Junoon is already banking on flashback scenes. Also, the makeovers and performances of the actors in Ehraam e Junoon come across as fake and you just cannot take the drama seriously. Even some of the best actors are acting like they don’t know the craft in Ehraam e Junoon. It also has the worst supporting cast.
It remains to be seen whether Ehraam e Junoon will take the same route as Mohabbat Tujhe Alvida in the upcoming week. Will Shanzay try to take her own life like Shafaq and that will turn out to be the determining factor? Will Sajeela also ‘sell’ her fiance off like Ulfat? It seems highly likely that all of this could happen in the next few weeks!
We hope that there will be no more copies of this storyline because there is enough toxicity in our dramas as it is!
Like many industries in Pakistan, fashion also has big houses that belong to men designers and men have been a driving force in creating some of the biggest courure brands in Pakistan. the designer duo Nickie Nina i.e. Aliya Nazir and nabila junaid are considered among the very first women designers who opened doors for more female designers in the country. Their fashion house is raved about worldwide and many celebrities have been spotted in their collections. They together have run a big fashion house and created history on the runway many times.
In the shocking news today, Nickie aka Aliya has passed away thus bringing heartbreaking news for the brand’s fans. Publisher Raheal Rao took to his Instagram where he confirmed that his friend is no more.
Rabya Kulsoom is a brilliant and talented Pakistani television and film actor who has gained a huge name after performing in back to back hit serials. Her dramas include Farq, Fraud, Mujhe Pyaar Hua Tha and others got good acclaim. The gorgeous actor is currently loved by the millions of fans after her excellent performance in Mujhe Pyaar Hua Tha. Here are 10 unknown interesting facts about the gorgeous actor.
1. Rabya’s Education
Rabya Kulsoom is a dentist by profession. She has completed her BDS and after that she has stepped into showbiz industry. Her mother says that she has spent a lot of money in making her a dentist but she switched to acting.
2. Rabya’s Relationship Status
Rabya Kulsoom is happily married. She had an arranged-love marriage with Rehan. She said that she got engaged to her husband right after a month of their first meeting. The two also shared the details of their first meeting.
3. Rabya Kulsoom Son
Rabya Kulsoom is mother of an extremely adorable son. She doesn’t post her son’s pictures on social media. Rabiya Kulsoom keeps her personal life private. She was blessed with a son in July 2021. Look at her beautiful pictures with son.
4. Rabya’s Media Background
She is the daughter of ace actor Parveen Akbar. She’s the sister of brilliant and talented Faizan Sheikh. Parveen and Faizan have already proven themselves as fine actors. Parveen Akbar is known for her grasp on Urdu language. Parveen Akbar has played a very positive part in her kids’ training.
5. Rabya’s Industry Friend
Srha Asghr is Rabiya Kulsoom’s industry friend. The two have been successfully running their choreography channel. Fans love their amazing dance videos. She says that Srha is an extremely beautiful person.
6. Rabya’s Other Skill
The brilliant actor is an amazing dancer and choreographer. She often posts videos with her family and friends. Her dance partners are Srha Asghr, Faizan Sheikh, Maham Amir and her husband. Have a look at her dance videos:
7. Rabya’s Brothers
Rabya Kulsoom is the only sister of three brothers. Her brothers love her a lot. She often talks about her brothers in her interviews. Here is an interview of Rabya in which she shared reactions of her brothers when she was getting married.
8. Rabya’s Sister in Law
Rabya Kulsoom’s sister in law (Bhabhi) is also a popular actor. Maham Amir is her Bhabhi and she is Faizan Sheikh’s wife. Maham is a brilliant actor and she shares amazing camaraderie with sister in law Rabya.
9. Rabya Being An Opinionated Celebrity
Rabya Kulsoom is a vocal celebrity who loves to share opinion on various things which bother her. She loves to call out the mischievous behaviour of others.
10. Rabya Kulsoom’s Struggle
Rabya didn’t achieve recognition overnight. She has been working in the industry for 2017 but got the recognition in 2023. She has also been working with Teeli. She was part of their initial videos.
Here are a few real life pictures of Rabya Kulsoom:
Ushna Shah is bold and beautiful. She always works in what she loves and gives her opinions openly not caring about the consequences or the circumstances. The diva has countless good projects to her credit and she never fails to impress everyone with strong performances.
Ushna Shah just entered a new phase in her life as she got married to the love of her life, Hamza Amin. the wedding was filled with a lot of love and joy and fans of Ushan Shah sent her blessings and prayers from all over the world. She has also talked about how Hamza is the man of her dreams and how he is respectful towards her and loves her.
She was a guest on Mashion and as she went on a hypothetical date, she answered some very interesting questions. She opened up about the red flags she sees in a man and what kind of men she has avoided in her life. Ushna said that any man who badmouths his exes in front of you is a No No! She also said that in order to make you feel special, if a man is putting down another woman then run towards the other direction.
Here are the red flags Ushna pointed out and some negative quirks we now know Hamza Amin does not have:
The entertainment industry is a place that fascinates many. People ranging from lovers of fashion to music and dramas turn towards it to feel light and get entertained. Thus nearly everyone you know will have a favourite celebrity. People love their favourite celebs and it is not often that we see a lot of star power together under the roof. But it happened when many mega stars were seen at the opening of Paragon Salon.
Saba Qamar came to light everything up in a pastel suit with her hair and makeup done to perfection. Male stars like Hamza Ali Abbasi, Imran Ashraf, Zaviyar Nauman Ijaz and sports personality like Haris Rauf were also present. Zara Noor Abbas and Hareem Farooq were also shining like the stars they are. It was a great opportunity for fans to spot so many of their favourite stars together. Here are some pictures from the event:
Saba Faisal is one of the biggest stars in the country right now. She started her career as a news announcer in the old PTV era and now a days she is one of the most integral parts of the biggest dramas produced in the country. She is loved by millions for her strong performances, the way she carries herself and her style statement which is always on point. Saba faisal is also a family woman and she is often seen spending time with her whole family and she also talks a lot about how she has kept her family together.
Saba Faisal has had a busy schedule in Ramadan as well and she is finally taking some down time. She is off to the beautiful nathia Gali with her daughter Sadia Faisal, son Arslan Faisal and her beloved grandson. The family is having a great time and also clicked some beautiful pictures together. Here are some moments of Saba’s family from Nathia Gali:
The deteriorating quality of content is a topic widely being discussed among the Pakistani drama watchers as well as the artists who appear in them. Many talented writers have complained of channels having these content teams who do not let any good thing play on television. Creativity is being sucked dry by these content teams and they are just promoting problematic plots and monotony to get ratings.
Mohammad Ahmed is a super talented actor and writer who has been typecast in a similar role for six years now. He is getting out of that shell now and his latest stint in Kuch Ankahi which he has also written is being applauded by many.
While being a guest on Mazaaq Raat, he hilariously said that he was only getting roles where he would keep crying and he would die by episode 8 or 12 or maximum 18 and he was not getting to live in any of his projects.
Here is what he shared:
He is also a writer and revealed the reality behind these content teams. He shared that they do a lot of research but not on content but on ratings. He revealed that he was once shown a full chart where atings were high till the heroine was getting hit and the instant she did not allow her on-screen mother-in-law to beat her, the ratings fell to half. And these ratings are how content gets managed as we just saw in the case of Tere Bin where the whole plot of the drama was changed by the team.
Marriage is a beautiful institution and when to two people who love each other come together to be wedded in the Holy matrimony, it is a contract cherished by the society and blessed by friends and families. Tiktokers Shaheer Khan and Hafsa Khan also got married. The duo has a massive fan following with Shaheer being a successful YouTuber as well with over 600k followers on YouTube.
Their Nikkah was a super emotional event for the duo as Hafsa Khan’s father just passed away suddenly. The families were busy in preparations and the date was set by Hafsa’s father but he could not see the big day himself. Hafsa and Shaheer wanted to honour his wish and decide to get Nikkahfied on the date set by him though they cancelled the other events that were going to happen afterwards.
Here are some beautiful pictures from their big day.
They also Vlogged their Nikkah’s preparations and a crying Hafsa shared that making videos is their job and they cannot stop doing this. Sh asked fans to not send her hate and question her on why she was getting Nikkahfied so soon after losing her dad as she is the only one who knows what she went through. This is what the couple shared:
Wahaj Ali is ruling the screens right now. He is doing project after project and the star will not be stopping anytime soon. Tere Bin became the turning point in his career and now he is the most wanted star in Pakistan. Wahaj Ali is all set to make his big screen debut with a See Prime anthology film titled teri Mer Kahaniyaan. This is a one of its kind project in Pakistan and Wahaj is featured in the story written by Khalil ur Rehman Qamar and directed by Nadeem Baig. He will be seen opposite Mehwish Hayat in an emotionally charged scenario.
The film’s trailer was launched in a star-studded event and the star duo Mehwish hayat and Wahaj Ali looked great.
They also talked about the film on stage alongside their director Nadeem Baig and Wahaj Ali was at hs candid best. He shared his experience working with Mehwish and acting in a script written by Khalil ur Rehman Qamar who is always so particular about his stories.
Wahaj said that working with Mehwish was great as he is a fan of hers. He also got in a fun mode as he said that he kept staring in her eyes and was not even able to decipher how she was performing. He also shared that he has not met Khalil ur Rehman Qamar yet and he will be preparing himself for that meetup. Here is what Wahaj Ali had to say about working with Mehwish Hayat:
Tere Bin is a phenomenon and people all over the world are dying to see how Meerab and Murtasim will end up together. The drama has a massive fan following in India as well and trends on Youtube and twitter in India after every episode. The Indian fans also played a big role in changing the whole climax of the drama when the rpoducers and the director had to take out the marital rape angle from the episode due to hue and cry by fans all over the world including from cross the border.
Tere Bin has now found fans in Bollywood’s legendary actor’s family as well. Irrfan Khan (late) is one actor whose talent and level of performance cannot be matched easily. His son Babil Khan is also getting into the industry now and he is often spotted alongside his mother Sutapa Sikdar. The duo was recently present at the IIFA Awards where Babil revealed that watching Tere Bin is his guilty pleasure. The youngster shared that is mother is always watching the drama and he has also caught up on it.
Tere bin is definitely getting fans from common folk and celebrities alike.
Pakistani film industry once was super successful. We had many big stars who people loved, admired, and in many cases wrote letters of love with their blood. Stars kept evolving with time and they changed their fashion, their style statement and how they always conducted themselves. Actresses were once considered like literal stars in the sky who were not reachable and there were no social media where people could reach their favourite starlets every day, Surprisingly starlets of those times had a very regal style sense and to this day they maintain a special aura around them. Then came the turbulent years for the Pakistani film industry and the turbulence was seen in the styles of our starlets as well. many have grown out from their awkward phase while others are still hanging around in the old era. Check out how some of your favourite starlets have changed over the years and how do they carry themselves now.
1. Shabnam:
Shabnam’s beauty, grace and talent were unmatched in her times. She was also extremely stylish and to be honest, her style and makeup can still be replicated today. She now wears very traditional saaris and she was recently awarded for her work in the industry in a big award show. Shabnam was stylish back in the day and she still maintains her looks.
2. Anjuman:
Anjuman is the undisputed queen of Punjabi cinema. some of the biggest films of that era were headlined by her and she was known for her beauty. Yes, the makeup in old Punjabi movies was loud but Anjuman herself knew how to carry herself and looked angelic when she performed the infamous “Tere Bajray Di Rakhi” on PTV. She was awarded this year by the government of Pakistan and Anjuman still maintains the star aura and stunned in a green pishwas.
3. Saima Noor:
Saima Noor has been the only heroine in the left over Pakistan films for many years. She now appears on television as well. Saima’s older looks were not as flattering as beautiful she naturally is and she has definitely grown in the style quotient with age and looks much more up to date and graceful now.
4. Reema Khan:
Reema Khan is known for how beautiful she is. Her looks are always on point and she never looks out of place these days. But back in the day, loud makeup on her very fair skintone with very flashy clothes, she honestly looked like a hot mess. Reema’s style has become better with age and she looks much better now.
5. Resham:
Is Resham super talented? Yes! Can she perform any character with perfection? Yes! But was she always stylish and up to date-with the trends? No! Resham’s old styling was not impressive at all but with the passage of time, she has learned the cuts and silhouettes that suit her and she now looks far better than before though her makeup is now very minimal.
6. Meera:
Meera was kind of a hot mess back in the day and she still is somewhat of a hot mess. Meera is super pretty but she never wears anything that actually suits her and consequently ends up trolled many times. Meera however, does not care and does what she feels is right but she can work on her styling a bit as she is one of the biggest stars in the film industry.
7. Noor Bukhari:
Noor Bukhari’s style has fluctuated over the years, She started out with a good style sense but then it was lost somewhere in the middle and all w saw was heavy makeup and weird hair and outfits. She now looks totally different as she wears a hijab and wears very light makeup. With her natural skin shining more, she looks better than ever.
8. Sana Nawaz:
Sana Nawaz started out as the girl next door and went through a few phases but she has always maintained a good sense of style. she is really focused on her fitness now and looks very different than she used to look before.
9. Sahiba Rambo:
Sahiba was very stylish when she made her debut. She also fell for that over-the-top makeup and hair trend in between though and now she is back to her original self. She wears flowy outfits mostly paired with very natural makeup. She looks much more stylish now than she used to look before.
10. Zara Sheikh:
Everyone remembers that straight-haired Zara Shekh who just became an overnight sensation. She was a phenomenon when she made her debut but her style sense has drastically deteriorated over the years and she is now just a hot mess. she is still very beautiful and some magic from a good stylist can make a lot of difference.
Yumna Zaidi is known for her versatile performances and a natural aptitude for pulling off challenging roles with the utmost ease. Right from the beginning of her career, Yumna has always experimented with different roles. Even at a young age, she did not shy away from choosing projects which did not have a commercial value. She is also one of those few actors who work with all the channels and with every producer who offers variety and most often quality. Of course, not all the dramas Yumna has worked in have been a must-watch. Some of them missed their mark but there were many which were impressive.
Lately, Yumna Zaidi has been seen in some commercial television projects as well. Her popularity is at an all-time high with drama serial Tere Bin winning over the viewers which basically proves that actors who are naturally endowed and are dedicated to their craft do not have a shelf life.
Yeh Raha Dil
In her vast career, Yumna Zaidi has done light-hearted comic roles just as brilliantly as those which required a completely different version of her. Yeh Raha Dil for the most part is a romantic comedy that keeps the viewers engaged. Yumna Zaidi and Ahmed Ali Akbar’s on-screen chemistry is an all-out winner. The script is gripping and entertaining. The character Yumna Zaidi plays on-screen is the perfect combination of gutsy, fun-loving, and sensitive. If you are a Yumna Zaidi fan and want to watch her play a fun and quirky character then Yeh Raha Dil is a must-watch.
Ullu Baraye Farokht Nahin
Ullu Baraye Farokht Nahin is a classic masterpiece in which some of the finest stars in the industry came together to give the most memorable performances of their career. This was one of the earliest dramas in which Yumna Zaidi proved that she can easily take on a challenging role and make it come alive on screen. Ullu Baraye Farokht has a dark and depressing theme. The script, direction, and performances make it one of the most captivating and impactful dramas of its kind. Watch Yumna Zaidi shine in one of her best performances in Ullu Baraye Farokht Nahin if you have not watched it already.
Jugnoo
Jugnoo was a light-hearted family drama that had its flaws but overall it was a good watch. Yumna Zaidi’s character in the drama stood out more than any other which is why her fans should definitely watch this one. Jugnoo, the main protagonist of the drama, played by Yumna Zaidi, continued to be the star of the show from the beginning till the end. A well-written character can only come alive on screen when performed brilliantly which Yumna managed to do yet again in Jugnoo. Therefore, do watch this one.
Guzarish
Guzarish does not have a unique storyline especially if you watch it in the present day but it is one of the most engaging dramas starring Yumna Zaidi. The fast pace of the drama, well-etched-out characters, and solid performances make this one a drama that should not be missed. The writer intelligently turned a typical story into one that is both entertaining and meaningful,
Ishq Zah e Naseeb
Ishq Zah e Naseeb is another one of those dramas in which Yumna Zaidi showed her excellence as an actor whose talent knows no limits. The main plot of the drama and its characters are unlike any other we have seen on television. It is full of mystery and intrigue, the kind of drama that will keep you on the edge of your seat.
Inkaar
Inkaar is a powerful, engaging, and meaningful drama that highlights an issue that is rarely shown in Pakistani dramas. It is based on a true story of a young girl who was stabbed multiple times for refusing to have a relationship with him. Yumna Zaidi plays a character that leaves a lasting impression and Inkaar has some of the most beautifully penned-down dialogues. This drama has so much going for it, it should not be missed.
Dar Si Jati Hai Sila
Dar Si Jati Hai Sila is another one of those phenomenal dramas in which Yumna Zaidi nailed a difficult character effortlessly. This drama covers everything from complications of arranged marriages, limitations of a joint family system, and most importantly sexual abuse by people who you trust and hold dear. Even though the main protagonist Sila, enacted by Yumna Zaidi, barely had any dialogues, Yumna’s expressions and body language told Sila’s story accurately. Dar Si Jati Hai Sila is a brilliantly written drama with extraordinary execution. You must watch this one if you like quality content.
Pyar Ke Sadqay
Pyar Ke Sadqay is an addition to all the novelty Yumna Zaidi has given her viewers over the years. Yumna played a rather unusual role in the drama which was difficult to understand for many. However, Mahjabeen, the character that Yumna played on-screen was one which grew on even those viewers who found it difficult to relate to in the beginning. This is another one of those dramas that did not only serve a bigger purpose but also entertained thoroughly. Bilal Abbas Khan and Yumna Zaidi makes Pyar Ke Sadqay a treat to watch. It has some of the most faultless performances and characters that leave their mark.
Dil Na Umeed Toh Nahin
Just when the fans thought, they had seen all the different avatars of Yumna Zaidi we could on screen, she surprised them with an amazing portrayal of a young girl who is forced into prostitution. Dil Na Umeed Toh Nahin is a drama full of both hope and despair. It covers so many different aspects of human trafficking and does so while keeping the viewers engaged. All the tracks have been penned down brilliantly and Yumna’s performance impresses throughout.
Parizaad
Parizaad was another iconic drama serial in which Ahmed Ali Akbar and Yumna Zaidi made a remarkable comeback as an on-screen couple. Although the story primarily revolved around the male protagonist, Yumna Zaidi played one of the main female leads in the drama. This was yet another character that demanded a different version of the actress and she delivered just the way she always does.
Bakhtawar
Drama serial Bakhtawar had a great deal going for it. The main lead definitely was the biggest strength of the drama played superbly by Yumna Zaidi. The premise of the story was brand new and the way Bakhtawar’s journey highlighted how difficult it was for a woman to make it on her own was the best part of the drama. Bakhtawar was shown as a young girl who was forced to live a double life as a man in order to make ends meet. Even with all the odds against her, the writer never showed Bakhtawar as a victim. She was always the hero in her story. The writer managed to show that and at the same time, the viewers got to watch the vulnerable and more human side of the character. Bakhtawar’s inner turmoil was always an important part of her story. The viewers were ‘shown’ her ups and downs in detail and not ‘told’ what she was going through. Yumna Zaidi definitely made the right choice when she decided to take up this challenging role. Bakhtawar proved to be another feather in Yumna Zaidi’s cap. It is definitely a drama that showcases Yumna Zaidi’s exceptional performance like no other.
Final Thoughts
Yumna Zaidi’s performances over the years are a testament to her strength and presence as a performer. She continues to enthrall and experiment. We are looking forward to watching more amazing performances from her.
Which drama starring Yumna Zaidi is your all-time favorite? Share your views.
Humayun Ashraf is a popular Pakistani television and film actor who has gained huge fame through his drama Khuda Aur Muhabbat. His recent drama Rang Mahal broke all the records of popularity. His other notable dramas are Abh dekh Khuda kia kerta hey and Mushkil which brought more fame and success in his life.
Recently, the actor appeared in The Night Show with Ayaz Samoo. In the show, he talked about his controversial fight with the spot boy. Talking about it, Humayun Ashraf said, “the spot boy misbehaved with me a lot, the fight happened after the shooting when the spotboy started messing up with me, previously, I was observing him, he indulged into multiple fights with my spot boy. After the shooting, he again started misbehaving with” Humayun Ashraf also said that the stories about the fights were all made up and we’re based on lies. Have a look at the video link:
In 2015, the actor was accused of beating a spot boy. Humayun Ashraf faced backlash after the fight but later on he cleared the things with the spot boy and posted a picture with him as well.
Muhabbat Gumshuda Meri is a Hum TV drama serial which is produced under the banner of Momina Duraid Productions, the drama is written by ace writer Rahat Jabeen. The drama has been directed by Shahid Shafaatm Muhabbat Gumshuda Meri features the love story of a young couple played by Khushhal Khan & Dananeer Mobeen. The other cast also includes Omair Rana, Farah Sadia, Ayesha Toor, Ali Tahir, Leyla Zuberi, Ali Raza, Naureen Gulwani, Munawwar Afridi.
Recently, a clip of the drama is doing rounds on social media in which the young couple, who is in love, engages in romance when the girl’s brother/cousin caught her. In the scene, the cousin of the girl started calling her out, he also shouted on Zubia and indulged in a fight with boy on his wedding night. Have a look at the scene:
Fans are saying that such storylines are destroying the mindsets of younger generation. A social media user said that this drama is glorifying Haram relationships. One fan wrote that the brother’s anger is justified as his younger sister is taking care of her boyfriend too openly. Fans are saying that such dramas are deliberately designed to shape up the society towards modernism. Fans are also angry on Daniyal who is taking interest in Zubia on his wedding night. Here are the comments which we gathered for you:
Kinza Hashmi is young, gorgeous and talented Pakistani actor, she began her career at a very young age. Kinza Hashmi wanted to be a singer but she pursued her career in acting. Hum TV’s popular serial Ishq Tamasha was her claim to fame project. Kinza Hashmi started her career without any background in the media industry.
Kinza Hashmi has an adorable face. She is admired by millions of fans. Her recent dramas Mere Ban Jao and Hook are gaining a lot of popularity. Lately, Kinza Hashmi is enjoying her vacation in London with her friend Sara, who is the owner of Sara Salon and Spa. Both are enjoying amazing time in the cold weather of London. Here we have gathered Instagram reel and pictures for you. Have a look:
Teri Meri Kahaniyaan is an upcoming feature film which is produced by See Prime. The film features an amazing star cast. It will soon be released in cinemas. The film will show three different intense stories. The stories are written and directed by ace writers and film makers including Khalil Ur Rehman Qamar, Vasay Chaudhary, Nadeem Baig, Nabeel Qureshi and Marina Khan.
The trailer of the film has been released in a star-studded event, which was attended by the cast members. Hira Mani and Mani’s story features a horror genre, directed by Nabeel Qureshi. Ramsha Khan and Sheheryar Munawar’s story features romantic comedy genre, directed by Marina Khan. Wahaj Ali and Mehwish Hayat’s part will be based on classical love story, directed by Nadeem Baig. Have a look at the promising trailer of the film:
Fans loved the beautiful trailer. They said that Pakistani film industry needed this film. Fans are saying that all the parts of film are looking amazing. Wahaj Ali and Mehwish Hayat’s fans loved their adorable chemistry. A few fans loved Hira Mani’s horror film part. Fans showered loved on Ramsha Khan’s romantic comedy. Here are a few comments for you.
Teri Meri Kahaniyaan is an upcoming See Prime’s feature film which will be released in cinema. The film will show three different intense stories. All the stories have different directors and writers. The film will be released on Eid Al Azha. A star studded cast is all set to mesmerize the fans with their amazing acting skills.
Yesterday, the grand star studded trailer launch event of the film happened in Karachi. The launch event was attended by the cast members which included Hira Mani, Mani, Nabeel Qureshi, Mehwish Hayat, Amna Ilyas, Sheheryar Munawar, Wahaj Ali, Ramsha Khan and others. Ramsha and Mehwish were looking super stunning. Hira Mani was looking beautiful in black outfit. Well, a lot of other actors were also spotted there. Here we have gathered all the pictures from launch event. Have a look at the pictures:
Yesterday, the ace Pakistani lawyer, politician and social activist M Jibran Nasir was abducted by a few unidentified men. His wife Mansha Pasha took to social media about the unfortunate incident. She also urged fans to pray for her husband. Earlier today, in Karachi, a lot of social activists demonstrated against the abduction. Artists also raised their voice in the support of ace young lawyer.
Just a while ago, Jibran Nasir has reached back safely at his house. He has posted a tweet in which he thanked all the friends and people who prayed for his safe return. Have a look at the tweet which was shared by Jibran Nasir on his official Twitter account:
تمام دوستوں اور ساتھیوں بلخصوص صحافی، وکلاء اور بار کونسلز ،سول سوسائٹی اور سیاست دانوں کی دعاؤں اور کاوشوں سے میں باخیریت گھر واپس آ گیا ہوں۔ جس عظم اور جدو جہد کی وجہ سے آپ سب میرے اور میرے اہل خانہ کے ساتھ کھرے رہے اور میری واپسی کو یقینی بنایا وہ عظم اب بھی قائم ہے اور جدو…
All the friends, followers and social media users are congratulating Jibran Nasir after his safe return. Many prominent figures also extended well wishes after the return of Jibran Nasir. Here are a few comments which we took from his official Twitter account. Have a look:
Javed Sheikh is a brilliant Pakistani television & film actor, director and producer. He has performed in uncountable hit projects including Ankahi, Chief Saab, Zindagi Gulzar Hai and Na Maloom Afraad. Javed Sheikh is also known for his amazing work in Bollywood. He worked in Om Shanti Om and other films.
Recently, a statement of actor is going viral in which he has revealed his Om Shanti Om charges. Talking about it, Javed Sheikh said, “when the team’s manager came to me and asked about the charges, I said to him, ‘I won’t take money as it is an honor for me to play Shahrukh’s father, also, because of Farah and Shahrukh, I would not charge a single rupee’, when they insisted, I charged one rupee, although, they gave me a very handsome amount”. Here is the video link:
Ace actor’s statement about his charges was misinterpreted by a lot of his fans and they started criticizing him. A lot of Pakistani social media users are of the view that Pakistani artists think too big of Bollywood actors. Well, the fans also said that Pakistani artists don’t respect their talent. They also said that an actor like Javed Sheikh should demand a high amount because his work and craft is matchless. Fans were angry on his statement. Here are the comments:
Tere Ishq Ke Naam is a newly aired Ary Digital drama which is directed by Ahmed Bhatti and written by Maha Malik. It is an iDream Entertainment production. Well, the fans of Usama Khan, Hiba Bukhari and Zaviyar Nauman are liking the drama. The weekly episode of the drama gets decent views but unfortunately it hasn’t left a mark on the minds of other drama viewers because of its regular story telling.
Recently, Hiba Bukhari’s video clip from the drama is doing rounds on Instagram in which fans are criticizing her acting skills. They are also not impressed with her looks. First watch the video clip:
Fans are not impressed with the acting skills of Hiba Bukhari in the scene. They are saying that Hiba Bukhari’s acting is quite over. One fan said that Hiba Bukhari acts and looks like old film actress Shabnam. Fans are also not impressed by her average styling and looks. They are also saying that Hiba and Zaviyar Nauman need to attain a certain shape as they look over age because of their weight. A few fans even harshly trolled Hiba Bukhari on her looks and weight. Here are a few comments:
Muneeb Butt is a star who has established himself in the industry with his hard work and consistency. He is married to Aiman Khan, another starlet who has a fan base consisting of millions. Together they makeva power couple and people just love the way they have always conducted themselves and their family life is also something which their fans love to follow and admire. they are blessed with a baby girl, Amal Muneeb and that little cutie stole everyone’s hearts as soon as she madeva debut on her parents’ profiles.
Muneeb Butt is a very hand on father and he loves to be involved in everything about his daughter. He specifically takes oyt time which he can spend with Amal and take her out for different activities. Amal is now learning how to swim and her dad took her for some lessons as he himself enjoyed some poll time with the little one. MuneebButt also made a Vlog of the whole scene so his fans can see some beautiful father-daughter bonding time he had with Amal. Here check out some clicks below:
Ahsan Khan is a brilliant actor and host. He’s admired by millions of fans. His significant dramas are Udaari, Mere Qatil Mere Dildar, Mujhe Khuda Pe Yaqeen Hai, Pani Jesa Pyaar, Qisa Mehrbano Ka and others. He has also performed in films like Chupan Chupi and Chakkar. He has recently cleared the air about his relationship with Khushal Khan.
Talking about Khushal Khan in Momin Saqib’s show Had Kardi, Ahsan Khan said, “no no, he’s not my cousin, Khushal Khan is a wonderfully talented actor, yes, I can say, that he is like our kid, he’s a younger brother. Actually, he was playing my nephew in the drama and our viral BTS video created all this confusion. After watching the viral video, people thought that he’s my nephew. He’s a brilliant actor and a nice person”.
At that time, a lot of fans believed that Khushal Khan is Ahsan Khan’s real nephew. Here is the viral video after which fans thought Khushal Khan and Ahsan Khan were related to each other. Watch it:
Javed Sheikh is one of the biggest stars in Pakistan. No major drama or film is complete without his presence. He has been working for around four decades now and his career has always remained on top. From working in Lollywood to Bollywood and being an actor, director and producer, Javed Sheikh knows how to remain on top.
He was always a romantic hero and his personal life also always remained in the news. From his marriages to divorces or linkups, people wanted to know what was happening in their favourite star’s life. He was also termed a playboy many times in his life and he has largely remained very open about his life himself. In a recent interview with Maliha Hashmi, he was asked if he is a playboy and he said that no he was not.
He said that he was always a one woman man and he was just termed a playboy and it was never like he was flirting with his co-workers. This is what he said:
He was also asked about his best relationship. Javed shared that his relationship with Neeli was his best relationship ever. He said that those were his best times but he has moved on.
Nazish Jahangir is an extremely beautiful and talented Pakistani actor. In 2017, Nazish Jahangir debuted on television. She has become popular in a short period of time because of her flawless beauty and her excellent acting skills. She has performed in famous dramas like Kamzarf, Saraab, Berukhi, Ghammandi, Dil Tanha Tanha, Kaheen Deep Jalay & many others.
Recently, she appeared in Nadir Ali’s podcast where she talked about many things including feminism. She says that she stands with her previous opinion that every crying woman is not truthful. Well, she said that she can’t forget the professor who committed suicide when he was accused of harassment. She further said that she couldn’t forget Noor Muqadam’s innocent face and wants the culprit to be punished. Talking about it Nazish Jahangir said, “I am not an Orthodox feminist, l believe in equality, I still say, ‘not all crying women are truthful’. I am standing with the right person whether it is a woman or a man. I don’t believe in these Aurat Marches, it’s not benefiting the women for whom we are fighting, such poor women would be sitting in villages and making food. I think these fake feminist movements will not get you justice, you are doing these protests for us, our league knows everything about it, also, the ratio of Khula (When lady demands divorce from Court) has increased after these Marches, I’m not saying to bear cruelties, our parents are the biggest example of absorbing each other with patience and love. Nadir, now people are getting divorced in a month after marriage”
Nadia Khan is the queen of morning shows. She started her career from PTV when she was very young and has not looked back since. She has acted in dramas and headlined many big and hit shows. She has also successfully balanced her personal life with her professional and has always moved with time. Nadia Khan is also now a big YouTuber and joined the world of YouTube when it was not very popular with the celebrities in Pakistan.
She is now happily married to husband Faisal Rao and their children from their previous marriages have beautifully blended with the new family. Faisal is very much involved with Nadia’s kids and so is Nadia with Faisal’s son. It was Nadia Khan’s daughter Alyzeh’s 20th birthday and she celebrated it in style as she invited the whole fraternity. Here are some beautiful pictures from Alyzeh’s 20th and it was one of the best events of the season for sure. Check out:
Parchi system, unfortunately, is highly rampant in the showbiz industry just like all the other sectors of the country. It is no longer a hidden truth because several people belonging to the industry have often talked about actors with connections getting lead roles. While there is no denying the fact that some of the actors who get their big breaks through parchi system are talented as well, there are many who only get the opportunity to be part of mega projects because someone they are related to is well-connected in the industry.
Parchi and Talent
There is nothing unusual about children following in their parent’s footsteps. There are innumerable actors whose parents were phenomenal actors and they are equally talented. Their parents helped them be a part of the showbiz industry but even if they were not good at acting at first, they learned with experience and now they are making their parents proud. Ali Abbas is one such example. He pursued acting because he was passionate about it and over the years he has proved that he is not just a parchi but he also has the talent to take his career further. However, Ali Abbas is still not marketed as a ‘star’ by the production houses. He has not bagged a single role that can in any way be termed as a product of privilege alone.
Another example is that of Faizan Sheikh. His mother Parveen Akbar is a well-known and established actor in the drama industry. Faizan Sheikh is also a powerful performer with many talents to his credit. Not only can he act well but he is also an impressive dancer. He also excels at hosting talk shows. However, he has been awarded, acknowledged, promoted, or appreciated in a way that one would call a product of parchi. His mother might have helped him be a part of the industry but surely he did not benefit from the parchi system in the industry.
It can therefore be safely stated that even some of the actors with parchi and talent have not been able to enjoy star status.
Parchi and Lack of Talent
There are many other examples where actors entered the showbiz industry purely because of the parchi system. In the beginning, they struggled but gradually they learned the craft. Shahroz Sabzwari and Shehzad Sheikh are two such examples. These actors did not have much going for them when they entered the industry but because their fathers were from showbiz, they kept on getting projects, and over the years they ‘learned’ the craft while they were part of the industry.
It won’t be wrong to say that if these and other such actors did not have the support of their fathers, they wouldn’t have been given the opportunities they were given in the beginning. However, even after learning the craft both these actors barely got any noteworthy projects in which they stood out or were the actual face of a drama or film.
What Makes Zaviyar Nauman a Parchi?
Zaviyar Nauman’s career started with star-studded projects in which he played leading roles. He is perhaps the only new actor at the moment who did not have a supporting role in any of the dramas. He made his acting debut with drama serial Qissa Meherbano Ka, was seen playing another lead role in Wehem (even though he was completely overshadowed, played another lead role in Sang-e-Mah (and was once again gravely overshadowed), bagged yet another lead role in Bakhtawar (consistently gave another lackluster performance) but that did not stop the makers from promoting him as the face of yet another mega project Mujhe Pyaar Hua Tha.
In less than two years, this young man with limited acting skills worked alongside some of the biggest names of the drama industry. Had he been immensely talented, all of it would have made perfect sense but the lack of talent has been obvious in every single one of his projects. That goes to show that Zaviyar Nauman’s presence in the industry is the prime example of parchi system in the industry like no other.
Best New Sensation Award
While many of the talented actors in the industry are still struggling to play leading roles in dramas, Zaviyar Nauman did not only bag one leading role after the other but also won an award soon after his first project went on air. He was recognized as the Best New Sensation by the Hum Style Awards in 2022. A young man who is clearly still struggling to face the camera and fails to make an impact on screen was recognized solely because Hum wanted to please his father. Zaviyar’s father Nauman Ijaz is not only extremely talented but Zaviyar’s career so far clearly indicated that he is also very well connected. He did not compromise on quality at all when it came to choosing the projects his son would work on but when questioned about Zaviyar’s talent, he said that he will learn with time and experience.
Zaviyar Nauman vs Other Big Parchis
Zaviyar Nauman is surely not the only big parchi in the industry. Producer Abdullah Kadwani’s son Haroon Kadwani is another such example. However, Zaviyar’s credentials on the basis of parchi even put Haroon Kadwani’s parchi to shame. His father produced both the projects he worked in and did not impose his son’s limited talent on people. So far, Haroon’s progress in the industry has been steady even though his father could easily ‘speed it up’ if he wanted to do so.
Similarly, Azaan Sami Khan recently made his acting debut with the drama serial Ishq e Laa. Although his performance was not as disappointing as Zaviyar’s performances so far, he had much more going for him than his talented mother’s parchi. Azaan had already established himself as a talented musician before he stepped into acting. Also, he did not work in television projects back-to-back and might be intelligent enough to not work in any more projects until he feels he is confident enough to give a solid performance.
Final Thoughts
Hence proved, that there are other ‘privileged’ actors in the industry as well who recently started an acting career but none of them used the parchi system as blatantly as Zaviyar Nauman did.
Zaviyar Nauman is clearly the biggest parchi in the drama industry at the moment because:
1. The kind and number of projects he has so easily managed to bag in a short period of time.
2. His lack of talent does not determine his ‘worth’ in the industry, his father’s connections are solely responsible for his ‘success’
3. He got an award he did not deserve!
4. He does not even have to work on his looks to get a project.
5. He has been used as the face of every drama he has worked in.
6. The producers are trying their best to make him a star even though he lacks talent.
7. In comparison to other star kids, he is given superior treatment.
It is truly unfortunate that people who have been working tirelessly for years and are genuinely talented are left waiting in line while actors such as Zaviyar Nauman who still need to learn acting are being handed over projects and awards on a silver platter. This trend is really discouraging and demotivating for those who truly deserve these projects and awards.
Social media has become a huge and integral part of the lives for people who work in showbiz. They have to maintain a presence on their socials and grow their following if they want to remain in the public eye and want to keep being cast for more roles. Tbis has increased the presence of many actors and actresses on Instagram, Facebook and now on the new phenomenon Tiktok.
Many actors however, still want to keep their feet on the ground. They want to focus more on the work they are getting, the authenticity of scripts and the originality in their performances. Agha Mustafa Hassan has managed to hook the audience and he is one of those actors who believes more in the importance of focusing on work and not just on making Tiktoks.
Agha Mustafa Hassan is recently seen in Tere Bin as Anas and malik Zubair. He was talking to BBC Urdu where he shared that he has no problem with people who make Tiktoks while they are on sets but the importance of work should be the first priority. He said that one can do the other stuff but focus should be on giving your hundred percent to your job. He said that he does not understand that when a person who does not remember their lines when a take is happening but they are focused on Tiktoks is a waste of time.
