Amna Ilyas is a talented and energetic Pakistani television actress and model who is winning hearts since 2006. Following the success of her modeling career, Amna quickly transitioned into acting. She made her debut in the hit 2013 film Zinda Bhaag featuring Bollywood legend Nasiruddin Shah.
Amna Ilyas, who is often subjected to criticism for her bold fashion sense, is once again bashed by the audience right after her recent bold photoshoot popped up on social media. The recent shoot, in which the Baaji star can be seen wearing a revealing dress, has been doing rounds on social media causing uproar amongst Pakistani fans. Amna Ilyas can be seen donning a black leather mini skirt, have a look!
Right after Amna’s pictures popped up on social media, the audience was quick enough to respond. The netizens expressed their disgust and anger on Amna’s choice of clothing. Here’s what audience had to say!
Actor Yasir Hussain’s highly-anticipated film, Javed Iqbal: The Untold Story of a Serial Killer finally, is set to release nationwide on 28th January, 2022. Yasir Hussain is playing the titular character in a movie based on one of Pakistan’s most heinous criminals, Javed Iqbal. The film is written and directed by Abu Aleeha and is being produced under the banner of KK Films by Javed Ahmed.
Along with Yasir, the film also features Ayesha Omar as a determined police officer running the investigation on the serial killer and tracking down his accomplices. The cast includes Paras Masroor, Rabiya Kulsoom and Aamir Yamin and several others. A star studded premier of Yasir Hussain’s film Javed Iqbal was held last night in Karachi. Many famous celebrities including Faysal Qureshi, Ayesha Omar, Asad Siddiqui, Dananeer, Nadia Hussain and many others were spotted at the premier. Let’s have a look on some of the pictures from the star-studded premier of Javed Iqbal!
Pakistani film and television actor Shamoon Abbasi is now a days in news because of his interesting upcoming movies including Ishrat Made In China and Dhai Chaal. The talented actor has amazing acting skills and he aces the negative roles with sheer perfection. He has has done many films and dramas. His work is admired by his fans. Fans loved his movie Durj, unfortunately it could not make money but it fetched a separate fan base to the artist, now fans want to see him more.
A few days ago, he appeared in Woh Wala Show where he shared his thoughts on the reasons or inside stories that cause divorces of the celebrities.
The anchor threw a long question with historical background of the celebrities’ divorces that happened in past including Farhan Saeed, Shahroz Sabzwari, Mikaal Zulfuqar, Nauman Javed, Noor, Mohsin Abbas Haider and Aamir Liaquat. He also asked about Sajal and Ahad Raza Mir.
Replying to this long question he said, “I think when couples are celebrities at the same time, there is always a very thin line that develops between the two in terms of trust, tolerance that she/he’s getting more work than me, she/he is getting more importance than me, and then, if wife is a star people will start valuing her more infront of her husband, they will do it on purpose to see husband’s reaction especially if his wife is bigger celebrity, they will give girls more work and they will also start flirt, just to see reaction of husbands, which eventually causes fights at home “. Here are both the links where Shamoon and the anchor had detailed conversation about celebrities’ divorces.
This second last episode was just as well-written and meaningful as this drama has been right from the start. Tonight’s episode summed up the importance of dreams and how they help most people get through life. As we have seen through Parizaad’s story that sometimes dreaming about the unattainable can lead to frustrations and hopelessness. Dreams and aspirations were one of the main themes of this drama therefore I am glad that this theme was beautifully integrated into this second last episode. Apart from this, Parizaad’s decision to let go completely was also well established right at the outset. The poetry in the opening scenes was one of my favorites tonight since it had so many different meanings – from wanting to be completely unknown to taking a backseat for a change.
After introducing the viewers to so many layered characters that were a vital part of Parizaad’s journey in all these weeks, the writer surprised the viewers with yet another beautifully penned-down character in this episode. I feel that Parizaad’s characterizations and the actors chosen to translate these characters on screen were its biggest strengths throughout. Every character left a lasting impression and quite unexpectedly I warmed up to each one of these characters instantly. Tonight as well the new character that was introduced was just as impactful as all the others. I was expecting these last few days of Parizaad’s journey to be filled with sorrow but thankfully that was not entirely the case. The journey continues to be as meaningful as ever and even though Parizaad felt lost and hopeless in the opening scenes of this episode, by the end of the episode I felt as if he might have finally found his purpose in life.
The only part of this episode that did not work for me was the Parizaad/Annie track. There wasn’t even a single photograph of Parizaad which Annie requested to see when she got her eyesight back? Even though this scene was impactful because Annie crossed his path and did not even pause, logically it was unconvincing. The timeline was also confusing at times but even then this was definitely another unexpected, heartwarming, and well-written episode.
Leaving Everything Behind
This second last episode of Parizaad opened on a grim note. Parizaad had already decided to leave everything by the end of the previous episode. The poetic verses in the background helped the viewers understand Parizaad’s mindset. He no longer wanted to control things and wanted to leave everything to chance and fate. That is what I believe was meant by not wanting to be the central character in the story anymore! After being the center of attention as P.Z.Mir, Parizaad now wanted another identity, one which would not attract attention and he would be able to live a life free from pressure. For the longest time, he had been doing everything in his power to navigate his life but now he was headed in a completely unknown direction. Parizaad always had the confidence to start afresh therefore the confidence with which he started this journey and welcomed whatever came his way was perfectly in line with his character. This character and its journey have always fascinated me since he has not only dared to dream but also had the guts to leave everything behind and leave when he felt he was not happy with his present life.
Even though Parizaad struggled with self-love and acceptance all his life, his resilience allowed him to do many such things which most people in such a situation would not be able to do. He did try to take his life once but most of the time he always found a purpose in life and managed to go on with life even with all the heartache. Tonight, Parizaad went from P.Z.Mir to Ahmed – another new identity that brought with it a new life as well. This time around too Parizaad was in a position to change people’s lives not with his money but with his knowledge. He was always shown as an intelligent and a well-read man therefore this new role as a teacher and a mentor suited him so well. Yet again, he helped someone he met when they needed it the most. Even after living a luxurious life as P.Z.Mir, Parizaad was more than comfortable living a life that demanded so much from him and was completely void of comfort. He found his purpose in life, at least for now and if he chooses this to be his main goal for the rest of his life, he will be truly making a difference in young people’s lives in the best way possible.
Parizaad’s interactions with his new friend, the headmaster/teacher, were penned down beautifully throughout. Right from the start when he told Pari that he didn’t look like a local to the point when Parizaad became a close friend he could rely on, these interactions were such that I felt that Parizaad was finally where he belonged! I just hope that he does not pack his bags one more time because showing Parizaad dedicate his life to this meaningful purpose would be the best way to end this drama. He has the monetary resources as well to expand the school. Tonight, he did not use his influence or money in any way.
Even though the scene showing Annie crossing paths with Parizaad was flawed logically, it did have a symbolic significance. Annie had made all these tall claims and Parizaad believed her as well but the fact was that she was only human therefore she failed to recognize the person she claimed to know so well now that she had her eyesight back. She was also happy with her life and had new-found confidence. Is Annie still looking for Parizaad or has she moved on? Is she yet another one of those people who were simply passing through Parizaad’s life? Or will she be back in his life? Parizaad was shocked when Annie did not ‘recognize’ him which meant he was expecting a different reaction!
Final Remarks
Tonight’s episode shifted the direction of Parizaad’s life altogether. Not only did his lifestyle and goals in life change but even the locations changed altogether which was such a wonderful idea. The scenic beauty and the way the simple life of these hardworking locals was covered made the difference between this world and the one Parizaad had come from even more apparent. This was another engaging and touching episode of Parizaad which was very impressively put together. The writer penned down this phase of Parizaad’s journey beautifully, the director breathed life into all these scenes and the performances continued to be mind-blowing. I am eagerly looking forward to the finale especially because now there is a chance that Parizaad’s journey will have a meaningful ending.
Did you watch tonight’s episode of Parizaad? Do you think that there is still a chance that Parizaad and Annie might end up together? Or is Parizaad destined to achieve greater things? I absolutely loved the smile on Parizaad’s face when he met those students, it was as if he hadn’t smiled this genuinely in a long time. I feel that he is meant to do this, his love for Urdu and giving both fit in so well with this profession. Do share your views about it.
Syed Arez Ahmed is a Pakistani actor and model. He is best known for his roles in Tarap, Dil Tanha Tanha, Mehar Posh, Kahin Deep Jaley, Mera Rab Waris, Mohabbat Daagh ki Surat, Bholi Bano, Shahrukh ki Saliyaan and Uraan.
He recently got married to Hiba Bukhari who was his co star in three dramas, both share an amazing chemistry. Recently, the actor appeared in Time Out with Ahsan Khan where he shared his thoughts about surviving in this industry as a new comer and facing hurdles.
Talking about the hurdles he faced as a new comer and surviving through it he said, “definitely this happens,you would know, it had happened to me when projects were taken back, ( affirming host’s question), but you have to move on and bear that, just keep on working on your craft and personality, You have to keep going in terms of ficus and hard work. You need patience and tolerance, as acting is not a piece of cake.”
Talking about social media as a success tool he said, “it is an occupational requirement which you have to have for work”.
Hum Tv Drama Serial Ishq-e-Laa is garnering a lot of success and viewership, fans are getting hooked to the drama story. The drama serial has been produced by Momina Duraid, the project is written by very ace writer Qaisra Hayat and it is directed by Amin Iqbal. The cast of the drama includes Yumna Zaidi , Usman Peerzada , Sajal Aly , Azan Sami Khan, Seemi Raheal and Sohail Sameer
Singer and actor Azan Sami Khan took to his Instagram to share the news about the new OST of hit drama serial. He shared the poster of new OST Ibadat with the release date.
The beautiful song has been sung by Azan Sami Khan who has also written and composedit, the song has heart touching vibes because of the lyrics and amazing composition, fans loved the new OST of the drama. The song name is Ibadat which has meaningful lyrics, the lyrical video of the song has been officially released by the Channel on YouTube. The song is embedded with all the emotional and beautiful scenes from the drama. The best part of OST is that it is showing Azka and Azlan’s story. The sentimental lyrics and scenes are proof that the song was worth the wait.
Fans also loved the song and the video. They loved Azan’s brilliant voice and the beautiful part of Azan Sami Khan and Yumna Zaidi.
Zarnish Khan is an Uber talented and extremely pretty Pakistani actress. Zarnish is adored a lot by her fans, she has 2.2 million Instagram followers, fans admire her top-notch acting and dancing skills. Zarnish is excellent performer and has a grasp on her craft. The Sun Yara actor can easily perform any kind of difficult character brilliantly. Her serious acting in Ishq Zahe Naseeb was adored by her fans.
Lately, the pretty actor came into the chit chat show of The current Pk where opened up about the death of her mother. When asked about winning and award for one of her first projects she said that she liked receiving that award but she had mixed feelings about it because the very same day her mother passed away, which is why the excitement of that award faded away and she could not enjoy it the why she wanted too enjoy it. She said now she really cherishes that achievement and wants more awards.
She once again talked about her late mother in the show when the anchor asked about her favorite song which has her emotional memories attached with. She said, “Bin Tere Kia Hay Jeena by our singer Jawad Ahmed is my favorite, I remember when mother was diagnosed with cancer, I used to hear this song while seeing my mother in the hospital, I used to get emotional by the song. I still get emotional after listening this song, a lot of sentiments are attached to that song”.
Saima Noor and Moammar Rana are the iconic duo from the blockbuster Chooriyan. The film was a surprise superhit when it came out and people fell in love with the lead pair. Both Saima Noor and Moammar Rana have done hundreds of film in their careers and Saima Noor is also a huge star on television.
Moammar Rana’s daughter just got engaged and whole Lollywod industry gathered for the occasion. Saima Noor also came with her husband and Saima and Moammar Rana danced to an old tune:
People however were again quick to judge and started trolling Moammar Rana. They commented that he made Saima uncomfortable with this impromptu performance.
People sure have opinions about everything. What do you say?
Bakhtawar Bhutto Zardari is the beautiful daughter of Former Pakistani Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto and Former President Asif Ali Zardari. Last year, the adorable Bakhtwar Bhutto Zardari got married to Mehmood Chaudhry who is a business man. Both make a super adorable couple. The couple shares immense love and respect.
Together, they are blessed with a beautiful son Mir Hakim, today Bakhtawar Bhutto Zardari is celebrating her birthday.
Her husband Mehmood Chaudhry threw a special birthday surprise for his wife with beautiful birthday wishes, he also arranged a beautiful set up. He posted the video and pictures from Bakhtawar’s birthday. Not only this, he has also written a beautiful card from Mir Hakim’s side to his beautiful Mom. He has written a heart warming note for wife from his side as well.
Here are the beautiful pictures from his surprise.
Bilawal Bhutto has also shared picture with Bakhtawar from their childhood and wished his sister a very happy birthday. Aasifa Bhutto, Asif Zardari and Bilawal Bhutto sent beautiful Bouquets too.
Atif Aslam is no doubt the biggest star in Pakistan in terms of popularity and reach. Fans love his voice, his talent and are overjoyed whenever he shares a glimpse of his personal life. Atif Aslam and wife Sara Bharwana are private people and do not step too much in public.
Atif has always credited his wife for her role in his success and shares beautiful wishes for her on his Instagram. The PSL 7 anthem just came out and has garnered over 2 million views on Youtube. Everyone has something to say about the anthem but what you probably did not know that Atif’s wife Sara Bharwana also had a role in the video as she was Atif’s stylist. You may dislike the song but Atif looked FAB. Atif Aslam took to social media and thanked Sara for her contribution:
PSL is hands down the biggest sports and entertainment event in Pakistan. People love it and wait for it all year. PSL 7 is about to start and this year’s anthem is out. The official anthem for HBL PSL 7 is written by Natasha Noorani, Sami Khan, Maanu, Mustapha Zafar, Omer Ahmad and Atif Aslam, it is sung by Atif Aslam and Aima Baig while music is produced by Abdullah Siddiqui. The song has amassed over 2 million views on Youtube in less than 24 hours since the release.
Netizens are however, not entirely happy with the song. As always many viewers wanted Ali Zafar back for the PSL Anthem while others did not enjoy the vibe of the song. Here are some reactions people are having:
Here is the anthem in case you missed it. Tell us your reaction in the comments section:
Aiman Khan started her career at a very young age and has appeared in countless dramas before taking a sabbatical. She was last seen in Hum TV’s Baandi but we sure see her sharing her fashion and family moments with her huge social media following. Aiman Khan is one of the most followed celebrities on Instagram in Pakistan.
Aiman Khan wore a fiery red number by Naqsh by Maryam and she looked stunning as always. Aiman wore the long pishwas and dupatta set paired with black pumps and statement earrings. She was sporting her signature minimalist makeup and looked stunning. Aiman Khan sure knows how to give out inspiration for wedding functions outfits. Check out below:
Mawra Hocane is a beautiful, versatile and accomplished Pakistani actress, model and a VJ who is in the industry for a long time and is impressing her fans with her powerful performance. Mawra Hocane recently appeared in an interview with “Fuchsia Magazine”.
Mawra Hocane while talking about controversial scene in ‘Qissa Meharbano Ka’, mentioned that “In ‘Qissa Meherbano Ka’ there was a scene after 8th episode where Muraad forces himself on Meharbano and the next day Meharbano forgot everything and was busy in her daily life routine. I read that scene and called Momina that this is marital rape, we cant just let it pass. It was very kind of Momina that she stopped the shooting and called a meeting to re-write the story again.”
“This issue is very important, we had to give awareness to our audience. I really want to educate people regarding marital rape. It’s not that if you give consent once in your marriage it would be for a lifetime. Consent is every day and every time. You can’t force anyone for anything. This mindset is totally wrong that if a girl is married she is left with no autonomy or have no choice”, added Mawra.
Mawra further said that “I wrote the definition of marital rape on my social media to educate people. I knew that audience will question that what do I mean or what is the big deal if such things happen? Sometimes you have to spoon-feed your audience and I guess we have got strong reactions from the audience, but there is a certain set of society who is comfortable with all these things. The people who are practicing such things in the name of Nikkah will surely criticize us because we are making them feel uncomfortable publicly but it’s our responsibility to educate the audience and we are going to try till the end.”
Danish is a celebrated Pakistani television and film actor and Director who got immense recognition from his plays ‘Nadaaniyan’ and ‘Extras The Mango People.’ Though he made his entry in Showbiz with acting, yet with time he experimented with his skills and became a Director. Danish Nawaz recently appeared in an interview with “Fuchsia Magazine”.
Danish Nawaz while talking about the casting process of drama serial ‘Dobara’, mentioned that “It was tricky to finalize Nauman Ejaz and Hadiqa Kiani for their specific role in Dobara. Many people said that Nauman Ejaz’s age is not matched with his character but what we actually need is a best actor. Either we can match his age or his performance with our specific character.”
“We selected Usama for Affan’s character because we saw some similarities between Usama and Nauman Ejaz, on the other hand Maheen totally fits into her character. They actually look like siblings. We selected Bilal for Mahir’s character because we needed a person whose transition could change from the previous one and you’ll see this on your TV screens soon”, added Danish Nawaz.
Danish further said that “We selected Sakina apa for phopho’s character because she was not appearing in many drama serials lately and I wanted to show a different face to the audience. The way Sakina Samo has played her role is worth appreciating. She is portraying a negative character but no one can specifically call her character a negative one.”
A few days ago, rumors started making rounds on social media that actress Humaima Malick is all set to tie the knot soon. Humaima Malick took to Instagram lately, to call out bloggers and journalists spreading misinformation regarding her marital status and using pictures of other people without their consent. Humaima asserted that she will surely let everyone when she chooses to tie the knot.
Penning a lengthy note, Humaima poured her heart out and slammed the rumour mills who violated the privacy of stars, “This is for all the sick bloggers. You guys need us, I don’t need you people and [to] pay for PR [by] you guys. Shame on you.” Responded to the news of her getting married, “I would like to salute all those bloggers and media houses who gather viewership for their pages and blogs through yellow journalism.”
She continued, “Every other month, I am married to someone which becomes a source of embarrassment for my family. Even if we celebrities want, we can never post pictures with these people, whom we respect immensely and hold in very high regard, because some bloggers will use that picture to spread the [false] news that we are married to them.”
“We are indeed media personalities, but the people whose pictures that go viral along with ours belong to respectful religious families and are people whom I hold in very high regard. For God’s sake, do not drag such esteemed spiritual individuals into such news for the sake of ‘gossip material’,” she concluded.
Ali Haider is a Pakistani musician, songwriter, singer, and actor. Be it singing, acting, or production, he specializes in everything. He was at the peak of his career in early 90s. He kept making his name in the music industry with a variety of work. Apart from singing, he also tried acting and starred in many PTV dramas.
Ali Haider was vanished away from the screens from quite some time, he hasn’t exactly been releasing music consistently. However, all this has changed with the Purani Jeans star returning to the fore, once again. Recently, Ali Haider made his comeback with a new song “Larallallala Lulu”, have a look!
Right after Ali Haider’s new music video was released on YouTube, the audience was quick enough to respond. Many of the netizens bashed Ali Haider for his weird singing skills, while others mentioned that he left his music career a few years back, then why is he back with such a inappropriate song? Here’s what audience had to say!
Zarnish is a talented and gorgeous Pakistani actress who is adored a lot by her fans, fans admire her top-notch acting skills. Zarnish is excellent performer and has a grasp on her craft. The Sun Yara actor can easily perform any kind of difficult character brilliantly. Her serious acting in Ishq Zahe Naseeb was adored by her fans. In drama serial Jo Tu Chahay, she essayed antagonistic role and did justice with it. Her famous dramas are Ishq Zahe Naseeb, Sun Yara & Jo Tu Chahey.
Lately, the actor has appeared in The Current Pk’s chit chat show where she talked up about doing the sequel of her favorite popular and hit Pakistani drama. She was given choices between Suno Chanda 3, Khuda Aur Muhabbat 4, Mere Paas Tum Ho 2 and Mera Saeen 3, among these dramas she chose Mere Paas Tum Ho 2. Talking about her favorite character to be essayed, she said, “for sure I would love to do Ayeza Khan’s character”
Popular Turkish actor Ayberk Pekcan passed away after fighting his battle with cancer. Ayberk’s family has recently announced about his death. They announced that the actor has passed away after battling with lungs cancer for around a year.
The famous actor essayed the role of Artuk Bey in the historical series Diriis Ertugrul who was the right hand man of Ertugrul Bey. His drama fetched popularity in the world. It also got popular in Pakistan when it was aired by PTV with urdu dubbing.
He was loved a lot by his Pakistani fans. Fans are sad on his sad demise and they are extending their prayers to the actor. The actor was quite active on his social media despite his illness. Fans from across the world are reaching his Instagram account and sending their heartfelt condolences to him.
Here are the screenshots of fans’ grieving comments.
Brilliant Pakistani actor Shamoon Abbasi is now a days in news because of his numerous upcoming projects including Ishrat Made In China. The talented actor has top-notch acting skills and he essays villainous roles with perfection. He has has done many films and dramas. He’s loved by his fans. Fans want to see him more.
Lately, the actor has talked about the projects he was offered from Bollywood directors. Talking about it, in Woh Wala Show, Shamoon Abbasi said that he had been offered twice from Bollywood, by Vishal Bhardwaj and Ram Gopal Varma. He said that he didn’t reject those offers but he was shooting for Waar and his and Priyanka Chopra’s timelines didn’t match so he had to let those projects go.
He said, “they offered me those films, they wanted proper time but I couldn’t give much time as they wanted me to come in India and spend 8 months to gel in, which was not possible at that time as I was busy shooting in Pakistan”. Talking further about Priyanka, on anchor’s question, he said that he likes her as an artist but not otherwise.
Sheheryar Munawar is very handsome and talented actor, he is also an acclaimed producer and director of Pakistani entertainment industry. The Pehli Si Mohabbat actor is a heartthrob and crush of many girls. He has grabbed a significant fan following due to his charming personality and top-notch acting skills. He has been working in the industry for years, he has appeared in several dramas, films and photoshoots.
Lately, in Sinf E Aahan , he is looking a bit different than before, he is looking more charming and handsome. The change is also hinting at some sort of cosmetic surgery. Well, Sheheyar Munawar has always grabbed attention as a charmer and heartthrob but this time it’s evident that his looks are a bit unusual which have also immensely increased charm of his personality. A little different nose feature has added more attraction to his face. Fans are loving the the stunning personality of Major Usama even more.
We have just digged into his Instagram and found out his old snaps and did a little comparison over his before and after looks, in his new pictures his nose seems in a better and perfect shape. The change instantly hints at a perfectly done nose job, if it is done, then he is definitely looking ideal with this change, oftentimes celebrities go through the surgeries but the surgeries go wrong and the end results are horrible but here Sheheryar’s attraction has made fans go gaga over his looks. Here are a few collages of the handsome actor. What’s your opinion about it.
Noman Ijaz is a legend and he has proved his mettle time and again. Any project he is associated with is definitely on the to watch list of Pakistani viewers. His latest stint as Behroze Kareem in Parizaad cast a spell on the audience and before they could come out of it, he came back as Haji Marjan in Sang-e-Mah. Noman Ijaz is nothing short of an acting school for the newcomers. He has worked with the legends as well as newcomers and he always shines.
However, surprising comments came from his side when he went on to talk about Yumna Zaidi on his show. Yumna came as a guest on his show G Sarkar and he told the viewers how Yumna is the first actor ever to confuse him during a scene because of how good she is. Yumna has worked with Noman Ijaz in projects like Ullu Baraye Farokht Nahin, Dar Si Jati Hai Sila and Dil Na Umeed To Nahin.
Noman Ijaz revealed that he predicted that Yumna will go far in her career and that is what she did:
Jo Bichar Gaye has garnered critical acclaim and has quite a huge fan following owing to its content and strong performances. Talha Chahour is a new entrant in the drama industry with only one project under his belt. Talha has had vast theatre experience but Jo Bichar Gaye is his second television project. On the other hand, Maya Ali is not only a successful television star but also a huge film star with leading roles in hits Teefa In Trouble and Parey Hut Love.
Talha Chahour shared that Maya Ali’s attitude was a surprise for him as she is a superstar and still was so humble and down to earth. She helped him with technical aspects of the filming as well as ran lines with him with utmost professionalism and humility. This is how Talha found working with Maya Ali was like:
Talha went on to share that his first meeting with Maya was just five minutes before their first scene and it turned into a hilarious moment. The scene where Sonia and Captain Farukh meet for the first time was also Talha and Maya meeting for the first time.
Talha Chahour is the break-out star in Jo Bichar Gaye. People have fallen in love with his character Captain Farukh as well as his prowess as an actor.
Talha has a vast experience in theatre and has performed shows nationally and internationally. He has had an affiliation with Ajoka. Talha did his first television project for PTV and his second TV project is Jo Bichar Gaye. He hasdone more than 400 stage performances before starting his television career.
Talha got dramatically cast in Jo Bichar Gaye. He was working on some advertisement in Sialkot when he got a cal for auditions. He couldn’t even meet the director Haissam Hussain during the whole audition process but got the lead character overnight. He revealed the story while he appaeared on Something Haute. So in a day while he was in character for some other project, he was cast as Captain Farukh:
Talha Chahour put his own element into the character and did not adapt to real Captain Farukh’s personality whom he met. He revealed that they even cried together while discussing the whole 1971 ordeal. Talha kept the character subtle which resonated well with the audience:
Looking good is something desired by every woman. We always admire the perfect skin and perfect makeup of our celebrities. Babar Zaheer is one of the biggest makeup artists in Pakistan. Celebrities love him and his looks are loved by the audience as well. Babar Zaheer is one of Mahira Khan’s favourite makeup artists. He has also worked with all the other stars in Pakistan including Saba Qamar, Hania Aamir and Iqra Aziz among others.
Babar Zaheer appeared on Sunday Times where he discussed the ultimate tricks he uses for that perfect celebrity look. From that perfect foundation to beautiful eyes, Babar Zaheer has all the tips that would make you look like a million bucks. His work with Mahira Khan shows how good he is.
Pakistani drama industry has two basic sides to it, on the one side there are those dramas that are meant for commercial purposes and on the other side, there are those dramas that offer meaningful entertainment. Most of the people who are active on social media and are vocal about their opinions regarding Pakistani dramas appreciate dramas that offer meaningful entertainment. Pakistani producers and writers have experimented a lot in the past few years. Since 2021 in particular, our writers and producers have not been afraid of experimenting with different genres. However, if we take a look at all the dramas that have aired in the past few years, there isn’t a single historic drama that held the viewers’ interest. Hum TV’s Aangan was promoted as a period drama but it turned out to be a major disappointment. In fact, it made all the intelligent viewers question whether Pakistani writers should actually take up such topics or not.
This year, Jo Bichar Gaye took the viewers completely by surprise not only because of its content but also because of its powerful execution. This drama dares to show in detail the incidents that led to the East Pakistan tragedy. This drama has so much going for it yet it has somehow not been promoted as aggressively as some of the other commercial projects that air on Geo. The drama is based on a book written by Col. Z. I. Farrukh who also happens to be one of the main protagonists in the story. He was one of the army men taken in as prisoners of war when Dhaka fell. Haissam Hussain and Mehreen Alam are in charge of the screenplay and the script has been written by Ali Moeen. This drama also marks the comeback of the iconic director Haissam Hussain’s to television and Nadia Jamil also made her acting comeback with Jo Bichar Gaye. The production house H2 Films definitely deserves credit for taking this initiative and putting together this masterpiece.
Here are 5 reasons why Jo Bichar Gaye is a masterpiece that is a must-watch:
Unique and Well-Written Script
We sincerely believe that content is the king especially when a writer takes up the task of writing on a topic that is novel, sensitive, and also controversial. Jo Bichar Gaye’s writer has intelligently and neutrally managed to shed light on all those factors which led to the fall of Dhaka. The fact that the novel this drama is based on has been written by someone with vast military experience who was stationed in Dhaka and was in the middle of the conflict reflects in the details which have been the focus of attention right from the beginning. Fall of Dhaka is one of those tragedies which aren’t talked about often in media, especially those aspects where the establishment disappointed its own people. The shortcomings of the politicians and the failure of the establishment to take concrete steps on time are some of the aspects of this era that are not discussed openly. The script of the drama with the utmost clarity shows all the different dimensions of the issue in the fairest manner. It focuses on the lack of foresight, conspiracies, and also the way young people such as Rumi were misled and used for ulterior motives.
The “Human” Element
Even though Jo Bichar Gaye stands out from other such dramas because of the way it presents facts and figures, it does not compromise on the human element which is the essence of any on-screen presentation, at all! In fact, it is impressive how the writer has managed to give easy access to the viewers to the psychological depths of the characters. Most of the time when novels are adapted on television, this depth is lost but Jo Bichar Gaye has highlighted the personal struggles of these characters and their relationship with their ‘cause’ with the utmost precision. This automatically leads to the viewers’ feelings everything the characters are going through and connecting to them makes the experience wholesome. The writers and the director have done exceptionally well while striking a balance between what is going on on the political and military front and everything happening in the personal lives of these characters. You find yourself just as invested in their personal relationships as you are in the events on the political front.
Light-Hearted Moments
Who could have thought that these talented writers would be able to fit in the most poignant light-hearted moments in an otherwise bleak story? Well, the makers of Jo Bichar Gaye managed to do just that in the most brilliant way possible. While on the one hand you are completely shaken by the conspiracies, on the other hand, Sonia and Captain Farrukh’s track provides much-needed comic relief. Sonia’s mother definitely takes the lead there with her desperate attempts to find the right suitor for her daughter and her disappointment with finding out that her daughter chose someone like Captain Farrukh. Her character is a breath of fresh air and adds the kind of human element which is usually not a part of such stories. This entire track has a very classy yet comic feel to it.
Perfect and Refreshing Casting
Anyone who has watched Haissam Hussain’s projects will agree that no one can beat him when it comes to choosing the right actors for the roles. He is also one of those few Pakistani directors who have introduced many new faces to the industry. He is also one of those talented individuals in the industry who think outside the box and cast certain seasoned actors in roles they have never been seen in before. Starting from the leading cast such as Wahaj Ali as Rumi, Maya Ali as Sonia, or Taha Chahour as Captain Farrukh to the supporting actors such Nadia Jamil in a candid and interesting role and all those new faces in the most powerful roles, everyone literally manages to transport you to another world. You forget that you had recently seen Wahaj in an entirely different role in Dil Na Umeed Tu Nahin and Maya Ali has recently tested our patience as Rakhshi!
All these actors have not just nailed their roles but they have proved that they were meant to perform such roles. The credit for that goes to the director as well because some of these actors are either new to television or have given average performances in the recent past. It basically goes to show that when actors are chosen to play meaningful characters, they showcase their best abilities. Each actor manages to leave a lasting impression with the leading cast taking the lead, in the true sense of the word!
Locations and Cinematography
While shooting any drama locations play a pivotal role. These locations are of even more significance when a period drama is being shot. The directors and the producers chose locations that breathe life into that era and make you forget that you are watching a drama that was recorded in the present era. Much of the drama has been shot in GC University, Lahore, which is visually stunning and its architecture is nothing short of a masterpiece. The other locations from Lahore which have been used as the army headquarters are just as well-suited for the era that is being shown. The camerawork and the cinematography add to the visual appeal even when the message being conveyed through these visuals isn’t always pleasant. The kind of hard work which the team put into making the visuals as realistic as possible shows in every single scene. They did not rely on make-shift sets but chose locations that have brought that era to life.
Other than this, the overall looks of all the actors involved are completely in line with the era and the roles they are playing. Most importantly the actors are seen carrying these looks with the utmost ease. This adds to the effortless portrayal and gives the realistic feel needed to make their stories more relatable.
All those viewers who have tuned into Jo Bichar Gaye have been blown away by it, which basically goes to show that the Pakistani viewers want to watch dramas that are not run-of-the-mill. Jo Bichar Gaye is definitely setting the bar higher than ever. Are you watching the drama? Share your thoughts about it.
Saniya Shamshad is an alluring Pakistani actress, Model who also has experience in hosting. She began her career in 2011 and gradually started winning hearts with her powerful performances. From Tere Pehlu Mein to Piya Naam Ka Diya, she managed to make her place in the showbiz.
Back in 2019, Saniya Shamshad Hussain tied the knot with Hidayat Syed, a non-artistic person, in a glittering wedding ceremony. Saniya Shamshad and her husband Hidayat Syed welcomed their first baby boy Azlan on the occasion of Eidul-Adha in July, 2021. Saniya took to her Instagram account and shared the good news with her fans and followers. Here we have gathered some recent beautiful pictures of Saniya with her husband and baby boy Azlan, have a look!
Ohkay so, just like the previous two episodes, this episode of Sang e Mah was thoroughly enjoyable & captivating. There is so much to each & every frame that while absorbing it all, it actually feels like you are a part of some other world where everything is unfolding in front of your eyes. The screen presence of all these actors is so strong & their performances are so so powerful that it really keeps you engaged as a viewer. Sang e Mah definitely has become one such drama that has not only had a great start but continues to be promising & with each passing episode, the curiosity keeps on building.
The Past Unveiled
This episode unveiled the most important event from the past, which was Zarsanga & Marjan’s affair & how they both got to be together. This is exactly the reason why Zarghona thinks so low of her elder sister because what she did was definitely unforgivable in such a conservative society. Zarsanga was already married & had Hilmand when Marjan decided that he wanted to marry her. For Marjan, it was just an emotion that got the better of him but for Zarsanga, it was nothing short of an extramarital affair. This episode beautifully explained all the emotions that Hilmand has felt towards Marjan; why he calls Marjan his wife’s husband, not his father & why he continues to cling to this grave of Nasrullah Khan; his biological father. I must commend Samiya Mumtaz for showcasing Zarsanga’s awkwardness to perfection when Zarghona decided to turn some of the pages from the past, it was obvious that she knew everything that Zarghona said was true & why she had all the reasons to be so bitter about it.
Marjan definitely has his struggles but he continues to hide them from everyone. One very important conversation between Zarsanga & Marjan showed the contrast between what he truly feels & the facade that he carries in front of the whole world. Marjan easily came up with a dream that he shared with his wife to put her heart to ease but after she left, he admitted to having been ‘sinful’ all his life. I am interested to find out how he actually got married to Zarsanga – did it happen easily or did Marjan have to kill Nasrullah to get his lady love. This also brought me to one very important question regarding why Zarsanga felt so passionately about Sabz Ali & Ghagh. It makes me want to know her more when deep inside she herself is well aware of what she has done & why Hilmand is so detached & aloof to his entire family!
I loved the scene between Hilmand & Sabz Ali. It showed that for Hilmand, sincerity & trust are what matter the most. He stood up against the tide only to protect his friend but later when he figured out that he has been lied to, he actually wanted to convey that to his ‘friend’ too. It is true, Sabz Ali actually wanted to marry that girl, that is why he committed Ghagh but because he was afraid of the consequences he lied to Hilmand about being intoxicated & not in his right frame of mind. The more I watch Hilmand’s character, the more I want to learn about him & his battles. One thing is for sure, he wants to come to terms with how his life has panned out after his mother made the decision of marrying Marjan Khan but he is finding it hard to do so & which makes it very perplexing for him.
Hikmat is trying his best to get married to Gulmeena but he is unable to figure a way out. The things he said to his mother also showed that at some point, even he will try to dig deep into the past only to be left disappointed. The way both Zarsanga & Marjan reacted to everything showcased how they both are sad & unsettled deep inside – they both are putting up a facade but probably the weight of their decision & the consequences of it all is too overbearing for them, which is bringing them down.
Badam Gul continued to bring some comic relief to the overall grim situation. It is actually sweet how both Badam & Mastaan treat Gulmeena as their own daughter. Mastaan is definitely going to protect Gulmeena whereas Badam will always stay loyal to Zarghona. It is commendable how they have established the characters & their personalities that you actually feel like you understand them a bit too well, even though the drama is still in the initial stages. Gulmeena also wants to get married to Hikmat but she is also well aware of how difficult it would be to convince her mother. Zarghona is another character that I want to explore; the things she said to her sister & later to Gulmeena when she saw her mingling with Mastaan goes to show that she too is very staunch in some matters & has a very conservative mindset. It kind of makes her a very interesting character because she openly defies the norms of the society that she is a part of only for her survival. I am keen to learn her story too.
Brilliantly Directed
This episode of Sang e Mah was totally gripping. Director Saife Hassan should take a bow for capturing every scene so beautifully. I loved the shot from the past where both Marjan & Zarsanga meet. All the frames have been carefully crafted & beautifully captured. The actors continue to be impressive. I really liked Zaviyar Noman’s performance in this episode too. While watching Samiya Mumtaz & Saniya Saeed share the screen, all I could think of was how strong their screen presence was & the kind of performance I was getting to witness from both of them. Atif Aslam is a star for a reason but to outdo himself & prove his mettle as an actor is a feat in itself. Sang e Mah has been nothing short of impressive & I can not wait to see how things unfold. Please share your thoughts about this episode of Sang e Mah.
Shagufta is a legendary Pakistani television artist who has been seen playing different characters in various television dramas and movies. She is a versatile actress who has done roles of every genre, be it negative, positive, and comic. She is successfully running a Salon in Karachi.
Recently Shagufta Ejaz’s daughter Anya Aly, who is a doctor by profession and is the eldest one among her siblings, tied the knot in a star studded wedding event. A number of famous celebrities attended the wedding event to share their happiness with Shagufta Ejaz. Recently, some picture from Anya’s walima event popped up on social media. Anya looks absolutely gorgeous as she donned a blue embellished bridal attire.
Coke Studio brings together Momina Mustehsan and Atif Aslam in slow-jam treat “Sajan Das Na”, the third song from Season 14, to hash out what fame and relationships mean in our time. The romantic pop number is produced by Xulfi, Abdullah Siddiqui and written by Adnan Dhool. It shows two lovers arguing from their own perspective. Atif Aslam’s lyrics tell his lover that her need for fame pushed them apart but life has no meaning without her.
Right after the music video of “Sajan Das Na” was released the audience was quick enough to respond. Hopes were high for Coke Studio’s third song of season 14 and many fans wished the song was a bit more experimental. While some listeners didn’t feel the song lived up to their expectations, several others took to social media to express their love of the track. Here we have gathered some mixed public reactions on Coke Studio 14’s latest track, have a look!
just watched #SajanDasNa and idk how to feel about it??? i think i don't like it but may be it grows on me😕 i don't think momina and atif' voices are complimenting eachother but ehh whatever #CokeStudio14
How do you have Atif and Momina in a song and come up with this 😭 Doesn't suit their voices at all 😭 Chalo gaana to jesa bhi tha but no promotion at all?#CokeStudio14#SajanDasNa
— I want uncut Harry Potter Movies 🇵🇸 🍥 (@harrypotter_pak) January 22, 2022
I love love Sajan Das Na but does anyone else miss the musicality in Coke Studio?? The intruments??? I kinda do. Like imagine Sajan Das Na, same melody, same vocals but the true coke Studio kinda instrumental set up
'Sajan Das na' is a good experiment refreshing. . . here's the but: I can't help but think how this song would have sounded if they used singers who could actually speak punjabi. In my head, it would have elevated to such a higher level.
Versatility suits Atif! Absolutely loving the track. Coke Studio never fails to bring new dimensions in this present season ❤️#SajanDasNahttps://t.co/rPhyERftGi
& if u were expecting slow melody soulful song 4rm them But they came up with sth so different/new to them nd did their best U should be proud rather thn crying for asking for same thing again & again🤦🏻♀️ then u say our singers don't try sth new#sajandasnapic.twitter.com/6qUwlsG1p7
Listened to Sajan Das Na, and meh… Atif likes to experiment which is good. However, Momina's voice doesn't compliment much with the overall vibe. I guess it's time CS should stick to introducing new talent more.#CokeStudio14#AtifAslam
Idk what to feel about this new song #CokeStudio14#SajanDasNa with the first two being bangers, this one is just meh. But damn the 14 year old girl in me is all for her childhood crush #AtifAslam loooking 🔥🔥🔥
Actress Alizeh shah, who faced immense backlash from the audience after her smoking video went viral on social media, recently responded to the matter. Alizeh Shah in her recent interview with “Maliha Rehman”, mentioned that “Do you know I was with my family in that car? If my family does not have any issues, who are these nameless, faceless people on social media who decide to judge me?”
Replying to the question that why didn’t she say so when people were trolling her incessantly, Alizeh said that “I have realized that it’s wiser to stay quiet. Often, when a woman takes a stand and decides to defend herself, people make life even more difficult for her. It’s easier for me to just disconnect from social media. I know that controversies don’t last for longer than two days and, after that, these very people will be watching my drama and getting excited about it.”
“You know, I even got offered an item song right after that video got leaked? One video with a cigarette in it and it was assumed that I was ready to be an item girl! The song had some crazy lyrics, about kalashnikovs for eyes. My friends and I were in hysterics when we heard it!”, added Alizeh Shah.
The super talented, versatile and accomplished Pakistani actress, Mawra Hocane was recently spotted in an interview with “Fuchsia Magazine”.
Mawra Hocane while sharing the most frustrated moment of her career, mentioned that “I have stop feeling about the hate and negative comments audience gives. I feel that as an artist, I was being undermine previously in the name of social media. As I was the first one to step into that zone of social media, everyone wanted to undermine me as an artist and call me a social media personality or a person famous only because of social media.”
“That was the first time when I realized that I’ll not prove or justify anything to such people, it’s my own journey. I know that if I had 20 to 25 projects under my belt, I must be doing something right. It was the most frustrating moment of my life when I was working hard and such people reduced me saying that she has become popular because of social media. After that I decided to just put on blinders and work hard”, added Mawra Hocane.
Adeel Afzal is an emerging and talented Pakistani actor who is now best known for his supporting role in Hum TV’s block buster drama Parziaad, he played a role of poet, Nasaaz, the critically acclaimed Pakistani Drama helped him to evolve as a good actor and become a known face in Pakistan. Lately, fans are loving his chemistry with Ahmad Ali Akbar in Parizaad. Despite his short role Adeel convinced fans and got praise for his phenomenal performance. Adeel seems to have a fierce and bold personality, he doesn’t shy away from expressing his thoughts.
Lately, he came to Nida Yasir’s show where he has revealed a secret of Saba Qamar in front of camera. The Parizaad actor said that if ever given chance, he will become make up artist of the actress Saba Qamar, Nida, then asked to him, “Saba does minimal make up, why you opting being her makeup artist”
While giving the reason behind it, he said, “She smokes cigarette and that’s why the make up artists also get viral”, the other guest made a shocking face on it.
Public said, “now this clip is going to become viral soon”, they also said that whole industry consumes drugs. Have a look at comments.
Hiba Bukhari is a talented and gorgeous Pakistani television actress. She has done the character of Seemal in the Hum TV’s Thori Si Wafa for which she had won the Hum Award for Best Soap Actress. She is best known for her leading roles in dramas Bholi Bano, Silsilay, Haara Dil, Ramz-e-Ishq, Deewangi, Tarap and Fitoor.In a short time period, Hiba got a chance to share screen with all acclaimed actors including Danish Taimoor, Syed Jibran, Babar Ali, Junaid Khan, Faysal Qureshi, and Mikaal Zulfiqar.
Lately, talking about her successes followed by hate of public, she said that she doesn’t only gets praise and love but often times she has to face hate of the people too, she said, “I used to feel my self lucky that I got all the good projects and fans but after doing drama Fitoor, amidst my bad patch, I realized public is so ruthless”.
Hiba said that she had gone through a lot of stress, talking about it she said, “I had put on a lot of weight at the time of Fitoor, it went on for around a year and people started believing that I am fat, People started trolling me on my weight, I had gone into a deep mental stress and started binge eating, public’s opinion and comments actually made me sad. She said those who talks about that body shamming is bad, do it the most. She also gave message to those who are facing weight issues, she urged them to be their own inspiration & strength. Here is link to the video.
Iqra Aziz and Yasir Hussain is power duo of Pakistan entertainment industry. The couple has done a lot of work in their careers with Yasir writing, directing and acting in movies and dramas while Iqra Aziz being a part of huge and critically acclaimed projects like Raqeeb Se, Ranjha Ranjha Kardi and Khuda Aur Mohabbat 3.
The couple is blissfully married and are parents to their son Kabir Hussain. Iqra and Yasir both always share their lives with their fans on social media. Yasir Hussain recently appeared on Wajahat Rauf’s show Voice Over Man where he was asked who are the other women that he would marry if Iqra permits Yasir to get married again.
Yasir hilariously responded to the question as he explained which other women does he consider to be marriage material. Check out:
Kanwal Aftab and Zulqarnain Sikandar are popular Tiktokers of Pakistan. They got fame through their amazing lip sync videos. Fans loved their amazing chemistry and funny duet videos on TikTok, their videos fetched them a huge fame.
Last year, the Nikkah ceremony of the couple happened, after that they became even more popular. Fans enjoyed their Nikkah events last year.
They just got married this month, the long wedding functions of the couple have just ended two days ago. The couple was highly active in their long series of events. They sang songs and danced in the events.
Yesterday, the Tiktok star Kanwal Aftab posted about their health, she said that they are not feeling well & hardly woke up. She urged fans to pray for them too.
Public right after reading her post started commenting on it, they said that this will definitely happen when you guys will do wedding for the second time, that too in covid. Guys trolled her and said that this will happen when you marry the same person for second time. A few people said that she is trying to say that public is the reason of their sickness, many said that evil eye does exist and they should pray and hide their life. They also called them out for not following Corona SOP’s and did wedding twice, fans also said you should have danced less instead. Here are comments.
Shamoon Abbasi is a talented actor who has done countless films. He’s loved by his fans. Fans want him to come on television more and more. Shamoon is now a days talk of the town because of his 5 upcoming movies which are lined up for release.
The actor has now started appearing in different shows where he fearlessly expresses his views. Lately, the actor gave his opinion on Ali Zafar & Meesha Shafi Case in Woh Wala Show.
Talking about it he said, “Meesha should take the case back, forget it, what has happened has happened, you have ruined his career, it’s been four years, where ever he goes or when he is in concerts people call him out, why have you injected a certain thing in public’s mind”
Talking further about it he said, “I respect both Ali Zafar and Meesha Shafi, I haven’t worked with Ali, I have worked more with Meesha, I don’t know why she didn’t accuse me, Me and Meesha had shared screen too, my video with her is also available from our project. Well, Shamoon Abbasi did a steamy song with Meesha Shafi in Waar which got popular.
He further said that Meesha and no one can accuse him as he really respects women a lot.
