Nameer Khan is an emerging Pakistani actor who first caught fans’ attention with his television debut in the drama serial Mein. In Mein, he played the character of Mubashira Jaffer’s brother. Nameer Khan is now receiving praise for his role as Ammar in Qarz-e-Jaan, which airs on Hum TV. Fans are loving his impactful performance in a negative role. Before stepping into acting, Nameer Khan established himself as a brilliant fashion model.
Nameer Khan is all set to appear in a drama serial alongside Sajal Aly. He recently shared this information in his YouTube Q & A vlog.
Speaking about it, he said, “There is a lot coming my way. I am lucky to have worked with Ayeza and Yumna. My next project is with Sajal Aly. Up next, I want to work with Hania Aamir and Iqra Aziz. Our industry is very talented”. Here is the link to the video:
Talking about his upcoming project, Nameer Khan revealed, “My next project is a big one—Main Manto Nahi Hoon. Fingers crossed! It will air after Eid. Working with Sajal Aly was a great experience, and I also learned a lot from Nadeem Baig. The drama has a massive cast, but I can’t reveal much about it yet”.
Talking about his experience working with Yumna Zaidi, Nameer Khan said, “Working with Yumna Zaidi was an amazing experience. I learned a lot from her. Actually, I remember that I was tagging a story to Yumna on our set, and it reminded me that in 2020, I had texted her as a fanboy to congratulate her on winning awards. I told Yumna about this and admitted that I never imagined I would get the chance to work with her like this”. Here is the link:
Faysal Quraishi is a versatile and multi talented Pakistani artist who is known for his brilliant hosting and top-notch acting skills. Lately, he is hosting Aan TV’s Ramadan transmission Bahar e Ramzan. In the transmission, he daily invites ace actors and other celebrities from the entertainment industry and indulges in a fruitful discussion with them. Azfar Rehman was his recent guest at the show.
In the show, Faysal Quraishi and Azfar Rehman talked about limited time span of stardom, social media stars and Dananeer Mobeen.
Talking about it, Faysal Quraishi said, “People nowadays object that Tiktok and Instagram have made stars, I think they just do this work occasionally for charm but there are real actors who are working hard and should be appreciated”. He further added, “Dananeer Mobeen is a very hardworking star who has a social media background. I have been doing a film with her and she did a lot of practice for a tough sequence that was being shot in Muzaffarabad. She practiced that scene a hundred times. She said that she wanted to give a perfect shot and that’s why she’s practicing in this heat. That’s the passion that is seen in today’s young actors”.
Azfar Rehman also added, “This work is not the property of actors, and anybody can do it, like Dananeer is doing a lot of hardwork. who are working so hard”. Here is the link to the video:
Jeeto Pakistan League is a popular Ramadan game show hosted by the talented and renowned Pakistani host and actor Fahad Mustafa. The show airs daily on ARY Digital. JPL features celebrities and contestants, with different city teams competing under the leadership of their celebrity captains. This year’s captains include Sana Javed, Adnan Siddiqui, Aijaz Aslam, Shoaib Malik, Shaista Lodhi, Sarfaraz Ahmed, and others.
JPL has been making headlines for its viral and controversial moments. Recently, another clip from the show has been circulating on social media, in which Fahad Mustafa introduces a new segment where he conducts a competition among women based on their overall appearance. In the segment, Fahad Mustafa, along with team captains Adnan Siddiqui and Aijaz Aslam, invited several women and girls from the audience and selected one as the winner based on the best-dressed appearance. Here is the link to the video:
This segment is facing severe public backlash because netizens believe that Fahad Mustafa is now objectifying others’ daughters and wives in his show and he himself claims to be against selling women for content, and also targets family vloggers for this. A social media user wrote, “I knew this segment would become controversial, however, I like it”. Another one said, “It is disgusting to judge one woman among so many just based on looks”. Another fan stated, “They didn’t select a Hijabi girl for this competition, which is shameful”. Fans are of the view that people should look in to the mirror before pointing others out. Read the comments here:
Aiman Khan and Minal Khan are celebrity twin sisters who started their careers as child stars. They grew in front of everyone into young women who are now married and mothers to young babies. They are also businesswomen and they have maintained their own identity in their long journey in the industry. They were guests on Shaan e Suhoor and spoke about their lives.
Minal Khan spoke about how loved Aiman Khan is on the internet. She shared that Aiman received love for getting married young and then having a baby. She on the other hand got hate at first for prioritising her career. Then there were her roles which became popular and she kept getting criticized. She is thus sure that Aiman Khan never gets hate on the internet.
This is what she said:
Aiman Khan also spoke about sharing her family with the world. She said that she never hides her family as people have always given love to both Amal and Miral as well as her and Muneeb Butt as a couple. She has always received positivity for her family thus she does not feel the need to hide them.
Aye Ishq e Junoon is a drama that has remained top on TRP chats due to its unique content and some real good performances. With episode 33 finally bringing Shuja Asad and Mahmood Aslam in a showdown, fans loved how intense the scene was and how good both the actors performed in that particular scene. A BTs of that scene is out now and they really gave their 100%.
Check out the BTS clip:
Shuja Asad was his element while Mahmood Aslam showed why he is a legend. Ushna Shah and Irsa Ghazal also joined in to bring more intensity to the scene and make it look more natural with Ushna actually slapping Shuja. Here is how all the actors brought intensity to Aye Ishq e Junoon’s very important scene.
The internet is loving how committed Shuja Asad was in the scene and how Mahmood Aslam made it look all natural. The way Ushna Shah actually slapped Shuja and he took it is also shoking the audience:
Iqrar ul Hassan and Waseem Badami are the staple hosts for Shaan e Ramzan every year. Their viewers look forward to seeing them in both Sehar and Iftar and they conduct several segments with participants from all over the country. Their segment Shaan e Dustarkhawan also has a good following and they participate with the chef to teach recipes everyday.
This year we are getting Shaan e Dustarkhawan again and the Iqrar ul Hassan and Waseem Badami banter is on-going. Their jokes reach an all time high during this part of the transmission and the public is not too happy with their jokes and flirtation going on at an all time high too.
From joking about cream to insinuating about Iqrar ul Hassan’s record with women, Badami kept on joking:
The jokes were not stopping and Iqrar’s three marriages and wives were once again the topic as they were subtly comapared to rice flour and baking soda.
Rabya Kulsoom and Rehan Nazim are a celebrity couple who are both slowly making waves in the industry. Rabya is the daughter of Parveen Akbar and her brother Faizan Sheikh and sister-in-law Maham Aamir are also big names in the field of acting. The couple has been together for 10 years now and they are also blessed with a baby boy. They are deeply in love and support each other’s dreams.
They were both guests on Fuchsia and spoke about the realities of marriage. In an era when marriages are breaking up so soon, they understand the system that makes their relationship work. Rehan Nazim said that a couple even takes years to get to know each other so give each other time. Do not make rash decisions as that will be stupid. Rabya Kulsoom added that adding effort is important. Take initiative and do not bring your fights into the public. Work for your relationship with your spouse as much as you for your other relationships.
Here is what Rabya Kulsoom and Rehan Nazim advised:
Rabya Kulsoom also had very practical advice or women. She said that though it is old school but it is also true that you marry the whole family and not just a man. Thus you will have to make a lot of adjustments. This is something women need to be mindful of when they enter a relationship.
Fahad Mustafa is an actor, producer and host. He is known for his energetic stint in Jeeto Pakistan. The show has been running for a decade now and it has become even bigger in Ramadan. He brings in big stars for a special league in every Ramadan and the show gets massive ratings and love from the audience. Last night he also had a special guest and his entry scene is getting a lot of criticism.
Last night’s show saw ARY’s owner Salman Iqbal visiting the studio. He came on the show and Fahad Mustafa not only warmly welcomed him but also started chanting Malik Malik in his honour. Fahad has banter and Adnan Siddiqui also joined him as they called Salman Iqbal everyone’s big owner.
Here is what went down as Salman Iqbal came to Jeeto Pakistan:
The internet is offended. They think only Allah should be called Malik and this joke is distasteful. Others called out the stars for hypocrisy on how they were behaving in front of a man just because he has money. Here is how the internet is reacting to the whole scene:
Rajab Butt is a famous Pakistani family vlogger who is making headlines after his reply to Fahad Mustafa on his jibe at family vlogging. Actor Fahad Mustafa once targeted all the family vloggers for selling their families to create content. Rajab Butt also replied to Fahad Mustafa and said that he does not know who Fahad Mustafa is. He also said that he can’t respect the ones who do not act like seniors.
Recently, actor Shamoon Abbasi came forward to support Fahad Mustafa and responded to Rajab Butt in a humble manner. He also talked about Actors’ struggles and unparalleled fame.
Shamoon said, “I want to say to him that Fahad Mustafa is a big name. He has been a part of the showbiz industry for more than 20 years. I would like to say that actors make their fans from every field due to their craft and work. An actor leaves his house early in search of work, locations, and payments. Actors go through a rigorous and tough routine, but it is difficult for you to understand what they experience. I’m not saying you are inferior, but the way you speak with arrogance is not positive. All digital creators working on YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram are dependent on these apps for their work. God forbid if these platforms shut down—what will you guys do? But Fahad Mustafa will still go to his work.” Here is the link to the video:
Tauqeer Nasir is a veteran Pakistani television actor who has worked in numerous hit dramas. Tauqeer Nasir’s hit dramas include Yaad Piya Ki Aye, Thakan, Baal o Par, Kashkol, Sona Chandi, Landa Bazaar, Rahain, Reza Reza, Panah , Aik Haqeeqat Aik Afsansa, Samandar and Dehleez. Tauqeer Nasir was also awarded with Tamgha e Imtiaz and Sitara e Imtiaz by the government of Pakistan for his services in the field of art and culture. He also served in the government as Director General (DG) of Pakistan National Council of Arts.
Recently, he was a guest on the Dunya TV show Mazaqraat. During the show, Touqeer Nasir compared PTV’s professionalism with the unprofessional attitude of new actors.
Talking about it, he said, “I would like to give credit of old PTV dramas to those makers who are no longer with us, they were so disciplined and professional in their world. We were lucky to have worked with Ashfaq Ahmed who used to sit with us and correct us. Yawar Hayat, Muhammad Nisar Hussain, they used to monitor our rehearsals which were very strict, we weren’t even allowed to talk. Nowadays, there are no rehearsals. They are following shortcuts now. The girls today spend two hours in make-up. I often say to them, ‘Do you have this much patience to spend hours in make-up? If they prepare for the script, their work will shine. Now, the associate director gives them a page right before the shot. Also, many girls are busy calling friends and replying to them on phone like, ‘Oh, ok! I’m in between the shot and will talk to you later!’ Now, everything is taken care of on the set except the work and craft. Overall the system is corrupt now”. Here is the link to the video:
Mahnoor Malik is a talented and charismatic Pakistani digital creator, host, cooking expert, and professional chef. She studied culinary arts and cooking and later pursued her career as a chef. She frequently participates in various media activities and has hosted shows on Masala TV and Hum TV.
Nowadays, she has been taking part in Green Entertainment’s Ramadan transmission Mehfil E Ramzan in which she co-hosts cooking segment. Mehfil e Ramzan airs from 3 pm to 5 pm. Watch a few video links here:
Mahnoor Malik is getting fans’ attention due to her beautiful and confident personality. She also has excellent communication skills and fans are loving her on screen presence too. Here are a few pictures of chef Mahnoor:
Chef Mahnoor Malik has an active Instagram account where she is followed by 42.7k followers. Here is the link to Chef Mahnoor Malik’s official Instagram account.
Live transmissions and shows during Ramadan on various electronic media channels has become a tradition in Pakistan. The main purpose of live transmissions is to educate viewers, and give them Ramadan related entertainment. This year every channel is airing live transmissions hosted by multiple famous actors. Sometimes, these actors/hosts are directed to catch the audiences’ attention through over the top actions and segments in order to grab ratings and views. Pakistani actress Javeria Saud is also hosting a Ramadan transmission from which multiple clips are going viral.
In a recent viral clip, Sherry Raza and Ahmed Raza Qadri were reciting a beautiful Naat when Javeria Saud started crying during their recitation. Many fans criticized her reaction, calling it overacting. Here is the link to the video:
Javeria Saud faced severe public criticism after the video clip went viral on social media. Many said that she is overacting in this show. A fan wrote, “This is all happening for rating”. Another fan wrote, “What’s the purpose of all this drama, sit at home and do participate in worship”. Another fan stated, “They have forgotten Akhirat and have become worldly, they don’t think of Allah’s forgiveness but do take part in such acts” Almost every one said that crying part by Javeria Saud in Naat was just scripted. Read the comments here:
Judwaa is a hit Hum TV soap serial written by Fizza Jafri and Orooj Bint-e-Arsalan. The drama has been directed by Furqan Adam. It is produced under the banners of BJ Productions and MD Productions. Each episode of the drama garners around 10 million views. Aina Asif is playing a double role as twin sisters Zara and Sara, who share uncanny resemblance but have contrasting personalities and destinies. One is gentle and reserved, while the other is bold and fearless.
Cast Shahood Alvi
Sabreen Hisbani
Zhalay Sarhadi
Nadia Hussain Khan
Mohammad Ahmed
Adnan Raza Mir
Ali Dayan
Reham Rafiq
Diya Mughal
Darakshan Tahir
Aina Asif
Aina Asif is a rising young Pakistani actor in her teenage years. In a short span, she has established herself as a talented performer. She is known for her hit dramas, including Baby Baji, Mayi Ri, Pinjra, Yahya, Hum Tum, Pehli Si Muhabbat, Woh Ziddi Si, and others. Currently, she is receiving praise for her performance in the drama serial Judwaa, which is airing on Hum TV. Aina Asif impressively portrays a double role in the drama. Besides her acting career, Aina is also pursuing her studies and she is quite passionate about it. She loves her family and siblings.
Shahood Alvi
Shahood Alvi is a seasoned Pakistani television actor and director. He began his career as a boom operator for PTV and later transitioned into acting. He is known for his dramas like Makan, Bol Meri Machli, Meri Adhoori Mohabbat, Mera Saaein, Dunk, Nanhi, Meri Beti, Ghisi Piti Mohabbat, and Mujhe Pyaar Hua Tha. Shahood is married to Saima Shahood, and together they have three daughters: Areeba, Sajal, and Areeja. His daughters, Areeba and Areeja, are married. Fans are currently praising his performance in Judwaa.
Sabreen Hisbani
Sabreen Hisbani is a remarkable Pakistani television actress who rose to fame through her performances in Pakistani dramas. Her most popular dramas include Kitni Girhain Baaki Hain, Nikhar Gaye Gulab Sare, Parchayee, Saat Pardon Mein, Sanjha, Aun Zara, and Laa. Sabreen Hisbani is known for her incredible acting and her on-screen chemistry with talented Pakistani actors, including Shahood Alvi and Adnan Jaffar. The actress is now happily married and has an adorable daughter. She is also the elder sister of Sanam Baloch. Sabreen recently made a comeback in the drama industry, and Judwaa is one of her significant projects.
Zhalay Sarhadi
Zhalay Sarhadi is a stunning, confident, and tall Pakistani model and actor who rose to fame with the hit drama serial Rang Laga alongside Faysal Quraishi. Her other notable dramas include Mere Damad, Daurr, Pinjra, Guru, Hadsa and and others. Zhalay comes from a strong media background, as her grandfather was one of the renowned media personalities of the subcontinent. Her uncle, Khayam Sarhadi, and aunt, Saiqa Khayam, were also part of the showbiz industry. She is married and has a grown-up daughter. Currently, she is receiving praise for her excellent performance in Judwaa.
Nadia Hussain
Nadia Hussain is a multi-talented Pakistani model, actor, dentist, and entrepreneur who has made a name for herself in the entertainment and fashion industry. Nadia Hussain has so far appeared in several notable dramas, including Benaam, Ladies Park, Noor Bano, Shert, Ishq Junoon Deewangi, Sitamgar, and Jalan. She is also a devoted mother and a true supermom to her four grown-up children. Lately, fans have been admiring her performance in the drama serial Judwaa.
Mohammad Ahmed
Mohammad Ahmed is a seasoned Pakistani actor and an excellent screenwriter. He has written many famous Pakistani dramas including Tum SE Kehna Tha, Barat Series and most recent hit drama Kuch Ankahi. His notable dramas as an actor are Mere Paas Tum Ho, Suno Chanda, Sabaat, Hum Tum, Sinf e Aahan, Ruswai, Qissa Meherbano Ka, Parizaad, Pardes, Kuch Ankahi, Betiyan, Aye Ishq E Junoon, Sunn Mere Dil and many more. Muhammad Ahmed is famously known for portraying the character of father in Pakistani dramas. He is happily married and has a beautiful family but he keeps his private life away from social media.
Adnan Raza Mir
Adnan Raza Mir is an emerging Pakistani actor who made his debut in Hum TV’s famous Ramadan drama serial Fairy Tale. He is the son of renowned Pakistani actor Asif Raza Mir and the brother of Ahad Raza Mir. Judwaa is his ongoing hit project alongside Aina Asif. Adnan is single and has loving parents as well as a supportive elder brother.
Ali Dayan
Ali Dayan Walji is an emerging Pakistani model and actor who began his career with the drama serial Hadsa. He has also appeared in TV commercials for well-known brands. Ali enjoys acting, posing, and sharing updates about his lifestyle. He is single and passionate about his professional career.
Reham Rafiq
Reham Rafiq is a talented upcoming Pakistani actor who debuted through Sajal Aly and Bilal Abbas’s movie Khel Khel Mein which was released in 2021. Reham got popularity through her hit drama serials Kaffara and Jhoom. She is currently appearing in Hum TV’s most talked about drama serial Judwaa. Last year, Reham got engaged in an intimate family event. She loves acting and content creation.
Diya Mughal
Diya Mughal is a known Pakistani actor famous for portraying supporting character in hit Pakistani dramas. Her notable dramas are Ishq Mubarak, Mayi Ri Baat Ban Jaey, Kankar, Dil Moum Ka Diya, Ishq Nachaya and others. She is a fun loving and foody person. Diya is currently getting praise for her hit Hum TV drama.
Darakshan Tahir
Darakshan Tahir is a veteran Pakistani television actor and host who rose to fame through her PTV appearances. Her notable acting ventures are Sarab, Main Jinnah Hoon, Liyari to Liverpool. Currently, fans are praising her in Judwaa. She is a travel lover and a family orientated person.
Timing: A 40 minute long episode airs daily at 9:00 pm. Schedule: Judwaa airing has been stalled during Ramadan Kareem.
Javeria Saud is an actress, host and writer. She has worked in many projects in her career and she has also been a writer for many. The starlet is hosting a Ramadan transmission this year on Express Entertainment and she received a live call that is going viral on the internet. She was hosting a segment where people can make calls and ask questions from religious scholars.
A woman named Samiya called from Gujranwala and she wanted to ask why Muslim women are not allowed polygamy. She said that Muslim men can marry 4 women thus women should also be allowed to marry more than one man. She was thinking about it and finally said what was on her mind.
Javeria Saud was also shocked by the question. The woman went on to ask that she is a working woman and she is in love with a colleague of hers. This is all happening to her while she is already married. She wanted to ask what she should do in this situation. The host actually asked her to control her nafs.
The scholar also tried to explain everything according to shariat:
This is how people are responding to this call on the internet:
Aye Ishq e Junoon is a drama that has won the TRPs and views since its beginning. The thrill and mystery element as well as the criminal behaviour of Shahroze were the highlights of the drama. Sheheryar Munawar plays the lead Rahim and he has received a lot of appreciation for his work. Another actor who is getting his due is Shuja Asad who just won fans in Tan Man Neel o Neel as Sonu Dangerous.
The latest episode 33 of Aye Ishq e Junoon finally brought the much awaited showdown between Shahroze and Ali Nawaz. The father-son duo were intense and Shuja Asad as well as Mahmood Aslam nailed the performances. Shuja Asad looked manic as he pulled his father’s collar and his expressions were on point and showed Shahroz’s criminality.
Here is the scene of Aye Ishq e Junoon which is getting all the traction:
Fans are loving Shuja Asad and he is getting a lot of appreciation for showcasing the manic side of Shahroz in Aye Ishq e Junoon. The way he changed his eyes and performed the scene with Mahmood Aslam is really appreciation worthy. This is what fans have to say:
Mohammad Yousaf is considered among the best cricketers in the world. He has performed exceptionally well in his career and he always had a clean image. He has worked with the team in various capacities since his retirement and he is always speaking positively about the players that are playing now or who have retired earlier.
Mohammad Yousaf has gone through a major change in his personal life. He converted to Islam while he was at the peak of his career and he has since been involved with Tableegh and also kept a beard. He has since not changed the way of his life and he has tried to live his life according to the principles of Islam.
Mohammad Yousaf was a guest on Gup Shab and shared that he performed his best in the 2006-2007 era and broke many big records. The only thing that he feels changed his life was him converting to Islam. That also changed his on-field approach and he was able to make so many records. His journey towards Islam and decision to keep a beard according to Islamic reachings were big factors according to Mohammad Yousaf.
Listen to what he shared about this change and its impact:
Hiba Bukhari and Arez Ahmed make one of the most beautiful couples in the Pakistani showbiz industry. The duo got married in a beautiful ceremony and they have been each other’s support throughout. They just welcomed their first child, a baby girl Aynoor into their lives and they are still learning the ropes of parenthood. They were guests on Nida Yasir’s Shan e Suhoor and spoke about becoming parents.
Hiba Bukhari & Arez Ahmed spoke about the controversy surrounding Nadia Khan. Nadia Khan announced their pregnancy news before they did it themselves and she received a lot of backlash for sharing someone’s private news. Arez Ahmed said that nearly everyone in the industry knew that they were expecting but they had the courtesy to not go on and share it. Nadia Khan also knew like everyone else and announced it on television.
This is what they had to say:
Hiba Bkhari also spoke about the Hum Awards controversy and how she was criticized when she was pregnant. She said that everyone has their opinion and she does get hurt but at the end of the day, she only looks at herself. Arez Ahmed defended his wife Hiba Bukhari and added that a woman being pregnant is natural and people need to address it the same way. A woman cannot just sit at home just because she is expecting a child.
Pakistani television has also been known for some great shows and good Pakistani hosts since its inception. Some big live shows like Neelam Ghar and the ones hosted by legends like Moin Akhtar were always respected and loved. The formal way people talk on television and many times reveal stories about their lives make them fan favourites. With the advent of social media, live shows have also become vehicles for controversies and many celebrities find themselves in hot waters after appearing on certain shows.
A host has the ability to show how their guests in a certain light and many of our hosts have the ability to bring out the unknown facts and sometimes the worst in a guest. Yes, the responsibility of not saying what should not be said lies on the guests but it says a lot about the ability of a host to bring the worst out of a guest. Here are some of the famous Pakistani hosts who have conducted some really controversial shows:
Nadia Khan
Nadia Khan is considered the queen of morning shows in Pakistan. She has been hosting since she was very young and she has a specific style of conducting a show. She keeps everything light and breezy and she does not shy away from joking about her guests. She is also an actress and a critic now. She has done many controversial shows in her career. Her fight with Meera was legendary and people still remember it. Last year she revealed Hiba Bukari’s pregnancy on her review show and defended her decision of announcing it before the couple. Nadia Khan is a very successful yet borderline controversial Pakistani host who still remains on top of her game.
Nida Yasir
Nida Yasir is the host of the longest running morning show and her show has been the breeding ground of hundreds of controversies since its inception. From celebrities like Shabbir Jan walking out to F1 formula memes, Nida is another Pakistani host who has been at the center of many controversies. Her show with a child rape victim’s parents was so bad that she got massive backlash online. She is still thriving and she has gotten better at handling guests lately.
Ayesha Jahanzeb
Ayesha Jahanzeb is a Pakistani host and anchor who rose to fame in a relatively short period of time. She did a comedy news show as a co-host and later on jumped into individual hosing. Her show Chocolate Times brought her fame and also brought a lot of fights and controversies in the industry due to the kind of questions she asked from the guests. She recently hosted the infamous Taghut show with Khalil ur Rehman Qamar and Sahil Adeem.
Sohail Warraich
Sohail Warraich is counted among the most successful Pakistani hosts and anchors. His show Aik Din Geo Ke Saath is a classic and his interviews reaching into actresses and artists bedrooms and bathrooms brought a completely new vibe on television. He is known for his distinct style of speaking and invasive questions which end up becoming controversial. He has gotten away with asking some really personal questions from actresses including why they have big bathrooms in their houses.
Kamran Shahid
Kamran Shahid is another Pakistani news show host who has worked in the industry for two decades now. He has conducted some really controversial shows including of allegedly kidnapped people. His biggest controversy always comes with his father’s ex-alleged affairs and he ended up speaking to his father about them on national television which received severe backlash. He is still thriving and doing his job.
Mathira
Mathira is another star who started her career with hosting. She has dabbled into acting but she has mostly been a host throughout her career. She is known to be one of the most controversial Pakistani hosts. She had so many adult jokes in her late night show which she could not understand due to language barrier. Even nowadays we get to see clips of her show going viral for content.
Ahsan Khan
Ahsan Khan is one of the biggest stars of the current generation but his ability as a host cannot be denied. The star has hosted shows and transmissions and his show Time Out with Ahsan Khan brought out so many secrets and fights. He knows how to make his guests comfortable enough that they slip facts and he does it regularly.
Fiza Ali
Fiza Ali is an actress, singer and host. Her hosting comes under fire from time to time as she does controversial stuff without even realizing it at times. She currently got a lot of backlash for adult talk on national television that too in a morning show. She says whatever is on her mind and ends up getting viral on the internet.
Which among these controversial Pakistani hosts do you think handles the viewers better? Share in comments!
Ahmad Shahzad is a cricketer who saw a lot of stardom in his career. He is now an analyst and he is also running his own foundation. He is very vocal about the lack of conviction in Pakistan cricket and openly criticizes everyone who is not performing or doing their job well. He was viral everywhere as he voiced his opinions on Champions Trophy failure and he has now spoken about his journey with Metatainment.
Ahmad Shahzad spoke about what is actually wrong with Pakistan Cricket. He said that there is a huge lack of merit on all levels. The cricket was not destroyed in a day. There are people who have power and they have been sitting in these positions for ages now. As soon as someone actually tries to bring a change, this authoritarian group turns against them. This ends up in lack of improvement in all departments and thus the disastrous results.
This is what he shared:
Ahmad Shahzad also spoke about how there are not really friendships between the team. You can only be friends with your own people and a certain camaraderie is maintained with fellow cricketers. He has had good times with team members but it was also for that time only.
Nadia Khan is the pioneer of innovative, trend-setting morning shows in Pakistan. She is also a famous actor known for her roles in numerous hit TV dramas, including Aaisi Hai Tanhai, Manzilen, Kamzarf, Bandhan, Kaisi Aurat Hoon Main, Des Pardes, Dolly Darling, and others. She is currently co-hosting a famous and controversial drama review show Kya Drama Hai. Nadia Khan will soon appear in Netflix’s upcoming series Jo Bachay Hain Sang Samait Lo, which is being produced by Hum TV.
Lately, Nadia Khan appeared in Waseem Badami’s famous show Har Lamha Purjosh. In the show, Nadia Khan talked about decline of Morning Shows in Pakistan.
Replying to a question, Nadia Khan said, “Where are the morning shows in Pakistan now? There are a few shows left on TV channels. Nowadays, there are no good morning shows. In the past, people used to watch our shows both internationally and locally, and they would discuss our morning shows. Now, every channel has its own story. Dramas have taken over channels, and now they don’t want to produce morning shows because they earn more through dramas. Whenever we compromise on quality, people become accustomed to subpar content—and that happens in every field. Quality was compromised, and that’s why people left watching morning shows in Pakistan. I could see the decline. It happened when we started focusing on ratings; it was the death of our shows. We compromised on the quality of our product, and that became the reason for its downfall.”
Danish Taimoor is currently the most commercially successful Pakistani actor, with the highest viewership on almost all his dramas. He also boasts a substantial Instagram following of 8.3 million. His most-watched dramas include Deewangi, Ishq Hai, Kaisi Teri Khudgharzi, Raah-e-Junoon, Jaan Nisar, and Chaand Tara. He will soon be seen in ARY Digital’s drama serial Shair alongside Sarah Khan. Currently, fans are praising his performance in Geo TV’s hit drama serial Mann Mast Malang.
Recently, episode 6 of Mann Mast Malang aired on Geo TV. In this episode, Danish Taimoor, who plays Kabir Khan, kidnaps his heroine, Sehar Hashmi, who portrays the character of Riya. Here is the link to the video:
Social media users are upset with Danish Taimoor and are expressing their frustration over his repeated choice of similar characters. One fan wrote, “He always plays the rich guy who kidnaps his favorite girl. For God’s sake, show him as a poor man for once!” Another commented, “He is always kidnapping girls he likes in every drama. Doesn’t he get tired of playing the same role every time?” A fan wrote, “Same dramas, same character, same acting! Make a drama about a normal man. Stop glorifying rich people!” The majority of social media users agreed that Danish Taimoor needs to portray diverse roles. Read the comments here:
Here are the clips of the kidnapping tracks from Danish Taimoor’s other hit television dramas:
Bushra Ansari is a veteran Pakistani actress known for her remarkable performances in various dramas. She has worked in popular serials like Barat series, Bilquees Kaur, Seeta Bhagri, Zebaish, Badlon Per Basaira, Pardes, Aangan Terha, Kabhi Main Kabhi Tum, and Tere Bin. Her versatility allows her to excel in both serious and comic roles, making her one of the most respected artists in the industry. Fans are currently praising her daily vlogging as well in which she shows her daily life style and traveling.
Lately, Bushra Ansari made an appearance in Aaj TV’s Ramadan transmission, hosted by Omer Shahzad. In the show, she called out the audiences of top Pakistani daily vloggers.
Talking about daily vloggers and their audience, Bushra Ansari said, “Everything should be done with sensibility I believe. Although, I think that we belong to another world; we definitely don’t belong to this generation. They say people are earning billions through YouTube. I don’t know who they are, where to watch them but I have heard that some of the biggest YouTubers and TikTokers earn millions of rupees through content creation. I don’t know what kind of content they create, but sometimes I try to search their content too. I won’t name them, but after watching their clips, I was shocked and surprised at those who watch them and follow them because their content is subpar—they don’t even know how to speak properly. I am astonished by their massive following and have seen the lavishness in their weddings”. Here is the link to the video:
Pakistani actors hosting transmissions has become a tradition during Ramadan. The main purpose of bringing mainstream actors into these transmissions is to attract ratings and views. Nowadays, Danish Taimoor, Faysal Quraishi, Omer Shahzad, and Bilal Qureshi are hosting Ramadan shows. Faysal Quraishi is leading the Ramadan transmission on Aan TV, where he invites religious figures, celebrities, and children to his show. Sometimes, actors also face backlash from the public, as fans believe that hosting a Ramadan transmission is a significant responsibility that actors are not capable of handling.
Faysal Quraishi has recently responded to the criticism of Pakistani actors hosting Ramadan transmission.
Faysal Quraishi said, “I have often heard and read that people object to actors hosting Ramadan transmissions and say, ‘Now they will teach us Islam?’ No, we do not intend to teach you the religion; we are also in our learning phase. I always strive to learn from these scholars. This is my fourth year hosting a Ramadan transmission, and I have been learning through this experience. You get to understand the purpose of life—like today, I learned from Surah Rahman how important it is to practice justice.” Here is the link to the video:
Judwaa is a famous Hum TV soap serial that has broken records set by previous Hum TV daily dramas in terms of ratings and views. Each episode of Judwaa easily garners 10 million views. The drama is written by Fizza Jafri and Orooj Bint-e-Arsalan and directed by Furqan Adam. It is produced under the banners of BJ Productions and MD Productions. Aina Asif plays a double role as twin sisters. Judwaa tells the story of twin sisters, Zara and Sara, who share the same face but have contrasting personalities and destinies. One is gentle and reserved, while the other is bold and fearless.
Fans are loving Judwaa and are deeply invested in its story, but there is unfortunate news for them—Hum TV has taken the drama off air for a month due to its Ramadan transmission schedule. During Ramadan, Dil Wali Gali Mein replaced Judwaa in its time slot. Here is the official announcement regarding Judwaa’s new schedule:
Fans are disappointed by the temporary halt of Judwaa during Ramadan. Many did not like the new drama schedule set by Hum TV. One fan even demanded a 10:00 PM slot for Judwaa. Fans believe that they might forget the storyline and find it difficult to wait, especially since they were accustomed to watching it daily. Many are eagerly awaiting its return on television and digital platforms. Read the comments here:
Saboor Aly and Ali Ansari are two stars who have always shared their love story with the world. They became friends and later on became life partners. They are happily married and they have always supported each other’s careers and life goals. They also love to spend quality time together and surprise each other on big days.
It is Saboor Aly’s birthday and her loving husband Ali Ansari surprised her with a cake, red roses and balloons. Saboor Aly looked beautiful in a dress with perfect hair and makeup. She shared beautiful moments of the duo with the world. Check out:
Ali Ansari also took to Instagram and wrote a beautiful birthday wish for his wife. This is what he had to say:
Veena Malik is an actress, model and host who has been controversial in her over two decades long career. She has been a successful filmstar, an actress who was great at mimicry and hosting and later also had a career in Bollywood. Her personal life has always been in the news for one thing or another and lately she has been active in the media industry again.
Veena Malik is also celebrating Ramadan in her own style as she decided to recite Naats for the Holy Month. She wore some festive outfits and recited kalams in several videos. From orange to pink, she was spotted in several colours and she recited the kalams in her own element.
People are criticizing Veena Malik for making fun of Ramadan and not respecting it properly. Othes are making fun of her for making Main Bhi Rozay Rakhoongi kalam when she defnitely has to fast. There is a lot of backlash and this is what the internet has to say:
My Dear Cinderella is a new Ramadan drama that started airing on Hum TV. The Rmadan show has a family story with the ever present rom-com themes. The show is lead by Khaqan Shahnawaz and Zara Peerzada. Other cast members include Juggan Kazim, Tara Mehmood and Seemi Pasha who are playing the other main characters. The drama is written by Hassan Imam and directed by Mohsin Talat.
The drama started as a typical loud story with Zara Peerzada playing the titular Cinderella in the show. Zara Peerzada is playing the main lead but her expressions looked frozen in each frame. Her presence was robotic. This is her first show and she is otherwise a supermodel thus the change in camera was felt. Khaqan Shahnawaz did not get much screen time but he looked like he does in his social media content. He is playing a Pashtoon character and things may change with more episodes.
My Dear Cinderella once again failed in what most Pakistani comedy shows fail. The jokes were once again stereotyping both Punjabis and Pashtoons. Pashtoons with their lightly spiced food while a Punjabi was shown sleeping in red lipstick. The jokes were loud but not impactful and the writing of the script could have been better.
Viewers also felt that casting for the lead actress could have been changed as Zara looked very robotic in all the scenes. Others felt that this is another miss for Ramadan shows. This is what they had to say:
Mere Paas Tum Ho is a cult classic. A drama that changed the dynamics of Pakistani men shown on television and it became a blockbuster hit globally. The finale was shown in cinemas and fans were dying for the ending to telecast. A drama which left a lasting impact on the audience and Danish’s death is still commemorated by fans. Another character that was loved by millions was Rumi played by Shees Sajjad Gul in the show.
Rumi was one of the main characters in the Mere Paas Tum Ho and it left an impact with how he witnessed Danish’s death. Shees Sajjad Gul became a household name with the role though he was just a young child. He had worked hard on the show and now he is growing up and he has worked in other projects.
Shees Sajjad Gul aka Rumi from Mere Paas Tum Ho was a guest on PTV and shared that he starred in the massive drama and it was a big experience. He had a great time while he worked on the sets of the drama and he remembers the experience positively. He remembers co-stars Ayeza Khan and Humayun Saeed spoiling him with chocolates and caring for him on the set. All the crew and cast was attentive towarsd him but mostly his scenes were shot with Ayeza and Humayun.
This is what he said as he looks a bit grown up now:
The child star also spoke about how working on advertisements is a bit more difficult as you have to give longer hours as compared to dramas. He revealed that small scale projects actually require more working hours:
Rajab Butt is a YouTuber TikToker who has risen to fame in the last two years. He has become a huge name on the Pakistani social media scene and he is often in the news for his fights and controversies. He is currently involved in another case with TikToker Umer Butt. He was a guest on Metatainment and spoke about his journey and replied to people who have targeted him.
Rajab Butt shared his thoughts on how big TV channels target him. He revealed that he keeps his phone on Airplane Mode as all these channels keep targeting him. They have shared his videos everyday with shady captions that he was drunk or under the influence. He does not know why they do that but it happens everyday on TikTok.
This is what he said:
Rajab Butt also replied to superstar Fahad Mustafa’s comment. Fahad Mustafa had earlier said that family Vloggers sell their families and that is something that he cannot do. Rajab Butt said that he does not know who Fahad Mustafa is. He cannot respect someone who does not act like a senior. He stays in his lane and makes his content while all these actors are also selling other people’s families.
Here is what Fahad Mustafa has said:
Rajab Butt also praised Hira Mani who worked with him in a music video on how professional she was and helped him throughout the shoot.
Jeeto Pakistan League is a famous Ramadan game show on ARY Digital that features celebrities and contestants. The format of the show is based on a league played by different cities’ teams led by celebrity captains. This year’s captains include Sana Javed, Shoaib Malik, Shaista Lodhi, Adnan Siddiqui, Sarfaraz Ahmed, and others. The show is also known for its viral and hilarious moments. This year, the first viral clip features Fahad Mustafa taking a sarcastic jab at actress Sana Javed and cricketer Shoaib Malik after their controversial marriage.
While playing the game, Sana Javed said to Fahad Mustafa, “I can’t see the boys here. Please help me find a few boys for the game.” To this, Fahad replied, “There are a lot of boys here. Look in the crowd! Now, I won’t find any more guys for you—I have already fetched one for you.” After his open commentary, Sana Javed tried to stop Fahad.
Fans are sharing mixed reactions, with some saying that Fahad Mustafa roasted her and that she deserved the taunt. One social media user commented that she should not have joined JPL after her marriage. Meanwhile, Shoaib Malik’s fans praised Sania Mirza and remembered her. Here are some of the comments:
Dil Wali Gali Mein is Kashif Nisar and Zafar Mairaj’s joint venture for Hum TV. The drama serial is produced by Momina Duraid. It is a typical Ramadan romantic comedy play which shows struggle of a young married couple which comes from a middle class background.
Dil Wali Gali Mein’s first episode exceeded all expectations with its fast-paced storytelling and a perfect blend of lighthearted comedy that never felt forced. The phenomenal performances of ace actors were the cherry on top, making the episode a complete delight. It promises to be the perfect rom-com and an absolute treat for Sajal Aly fans. Sajal and Hamza’s on-screen chemistry added a special magic, elevating their performances to a whole new level and making it even more enjoyable Right from the first scene to the last, it was thoroughly enjoyable and highly entertaining! Saqib Sameer, Saba Faisal, and Uzma Hasan, along with the rest of the cast, nailed their characters!
Dil Wali Gali Mein Wins Public Approval
The much-anticipated Ramadan show has left audiences thoroughly impressed with its first episode. Viewers are expressing their excitement and admiration for the drama’s compelling storyline and remarkable performances. Many are thrilled to witness the reunion of the dynamic duo, director Kashif Nisar and writer Zafar Mairaj. Fans loved the iconic pairing of Hamza Sohail and Sajal Aly after Zard Patton Ka Bunn. Read the reviews of fans here:
Hamza Ali Abbasi is one of those lucky actors who gained overnight fame through one of his initial dramas, Pyare Afzal. He also tried his luck in films and was loved as a film actor as well. His notable dramas include Pyare Afzal, Mann Mayal, Noor Jahan, and others. His films include Parwaaz Hai Junoon, Jawani Phir Nahi Aani, and The Legend of Maula Jatt.
A few days ago, Hamza Ali Abbasi appeared in Ahmed Fozan’s podcast. In the podcast, he talked about two of his iconic characters Pyare Afzal and Noori Nath.
Talking about it, Hamza Ali Abbasi said, “Both were shown as people who had committed crimes in their lives. Pyare Afzal also killed a few people, and Noori Nath unfairly took lives as well. However, the good thing about both characters was that they received the punishment they deserved. They knew they had chosen the wrong path, and for that, they were punished. I am not a method actor. I simply get into character after listening to the director’s voice and return to my life as soon as I hear “cut.” I think that’s why I am not a very solid actor.” Here is the link to the video:
Fans are praising Hamza Ali Abbasi for his humble opinion about his acting. They also showered praise for his characters Pyare Afzal and Noori Nath. Read the comments here:
Hiba Bukhari is considered one of the most successful Pakistani television actresses, admired by millions of fans for her remarkable acting and stunning looks. Her notable dramas include Bholi Bano, Tarap, Deewangi, Mere Humnasheen, Radd, Fitoor, Tumhare Ishq Ke Naam, and Jaan Nisar. Hiba Bukhari recently received immense praise for the drama serial Jaan Nisar, which garnered nearly 3 billion views. She is happily married to the talented actor Arez Ahmed, and together they are proud parents to their adorable daughter, Ayenoor.
Recently, Hiba Bukhari appeared in Aan TV’s Ramadan Transmission hosted by Faysal Quraishi. In the show she revealed the reason behind not sharing her daughter’s pictures.
Talking about it, Hiba Bukhari said, “We chose the name Ayenoor together after a lot of research. It means moonlight, and it’s a beautiful name. She is too young to be exposed to social media. I want to share pictures with the fans who wished us well—I want them to see her pictures—but she is too young for this. Yes, we will do a proper introduction. Also, when we go outside, we don’t want people taking pictures, which they often try to do and then, people often say that we are being rude.” Here is the link to the video:
Hiba Bukhari also said that she is blessed to have a husband like Arez Ahmed who is a caring husband and a loving father:
Iqra Aziz and Yasir Hussain are two notable media figures and established stars in their respective fields. Yasir is a brilliant host, comedian, and director, while Iqra is a remarkable actor and a perfect model. The two actors got married on December 28, 2019. Iqra and Yasir have an adorable son, Kabir Hussain, who is growing up quickly. The actors rarely share pictures with their cute son.
Lately, Iqra Aziz and Yasir Hussain appeared in Green Entertainment’s Ramadan transmission, hosted by Rabia Anam and Danish Taimoor. During the podcast, they revealed why they prefer their son Kabir to speak Urdu.
Iqra Aziz said that they prefer to communicate in Urdu at home. Yasir also added, “One day, someone from the set came to me and said, ‘Oh, Kabir is speaking Urdu! But we usually see celebrities’ kids speaking only English. You should make him learn English because he will eventually learn Urdu—it can be taught easily.’ Although I think differently. I believe we should have a strong grasp of Urdu. I mean, I learned English later on, so one can learn any language at any age, but Urdu is a must”. Here is the link to the video:
The Pakistani drama review show Kya Drama Hai is known for its controversial commentary on dramas and television actors. The judges, including Nadia Khan, Marina Khan, and Atiqa Odho, don’t shy away from expressing their views about actors. Mostly, they appreciate Pakistani actors by comparing them with Bollywood stars, always rating Pakistani actors higher. A few months ago, Nadia stated that India imposed a ban on Pakistani actors because they were afraid of them. Now, Nadia is back with another unusual statement about Shuja Asad.
Nadia Khan said, “Someone said to me to mention that Shuja looks like Salman Khan. Yes, he looks like young Salman Khan, he is a super star but Shuja is a far better actor than Salman. He is way ahead in terms of acting and craft. He is a natural actor. No doubt Salman is a bigger star but in acting Shuja Haider has left Salman behind. Make my statement viral now. Here is the link to the video:
Indian fans were angry over Nadia Khan’s bragging about Pakistani actor Shuja Asad, who, according to them, is extremely unpopular. They found it disgraceful to compare him with Salman Khan. An Indian fan wrote, “Why are Pakistani people so delusional about their actors? Why do they compare everyone with Indians? There is a limit to everything.” Another social media user commented, “Madam, if you said this on any Indian show, they would throw you out the next day.” Someone else stated, “One Nawazuddin Siddiqui is better than all Pakistani actors combined.” Many criticized Nadia Khan and claimed that she was not in her senses because such statements come under the influence of drugs. A social media user advised her to get her eyesight checked. Read the comments here:
Here are a few comparison pictures of both the actors:
Dr Nabiha Ali Khan has become a staple on all the morning shows where she shares her expertise. She has become famous recently for her very blunt statements and she does not care about how people will receive her. She says what is on her mind. She was a guest on the Samaa podcast and she finally addressed her own marriage situation and revealed if she is single or not.
Dr Nabiha Ali Khan opened up abbout her own married life. She said that she wanted to be an actress and went for a role where she met her husband who used to be a producer. He was way older than her and told her that she is still young and she can come back in 10 years if she wants to be a heroine but he can make her his wife. The age gap was too big but he did a hunger strike for two days in front of her house and her mother finally said yes. They both got married and had a son.
Her husband passed away when her son was only 3 and she has still not told him that his father is dead. She believes in love because of her husband and as he never wanted her to have anyone else in her life. She has remained single even after his death. She has seen many hardships after she became a widow but she has persevered.
