A girl named Sadia has been a victim of bullying since she was a child. She has been fat since her childhood.
People have always ridiculed her and made fun of her in terribly. Last year she decided to shut them all up, because of being fat she was being body shamed all the time. Who ever met her tried to convince her to lose her weight, saying that you should lose weight to look more attractive and to get married as well.
She never cared because she loved the way she was, but her friends knocked her and inspired her every day. She started doing keto diet. In three to four months, from XL size she came to medium size.
She changed her lifestyle totally over these last three months. Sadia stopped eating cakes,chocolates, processed food and everything junk on which she loved to gauge.
After losing a lot of weight she has maintained her body but still people find ways to bully her. So be your self, love your self, and do not think about what people talk or think about you, says Sadia.
Few days ago Transgender rights activist Julie was arrested and tortured and then released on public pressure and here comes another sorrowful event. A Transgender named Gul Panra is Shot dead in Peshawar whereas, its companion Chahat is injured.
Both victims were rushed to the Khyber Teaching Hospital, where doctors pronounced Shakeel, aka Gul Panra, dead. The other victim, identified as Tariq alias Chahat, is under treatment. The body of Gul Panra has been sent for an autopsy, officials said.
According to FIR, a group of transgender persons had gone to perform at a wedding, on their way back they where attacked by unknown people.
The motive behind the shooting is not yet clear, Superintendent of Police of Cantt Hassan Jahangir Wattoo said, adding that an investigation is underway.
People are furious after this incident. They are questioning government about personal security. Is anyone safe here? Everyone is demanding justice for Gul Panra. Drop your views on this sorrowful incident in the comments section!
Ohkay so, this episode of Kashf was interesting in bits & pieces. The overall episode was slow with a few repetitive scenes. However, it was nice to see Wajdan & Kashf together, having a good time away from their family members & also their responsibilities. I think the pace of Kashf has slowed down but because the story is unique & had such a strong start, it still makes me look forward to it every week, hoping that there are going to be some substantial developments, but nonetheless, the story is still making progress, which is good!
Kashf Is Torn Between Wajdan & Imtiyaz
Kashf is definitely having a hard time adjusting to the new life. She is not used to being this free & also the kind of royal treatment that she was receiving from Wajdan. In the beginning, it was nice to see Wajdan walking the extra mile for Kashf to make sure she was happy & felt less burdened but as the episode progressed, it became a bit more clear that Kashf was far from being free. Wajdan’s intentions are good & he only wants what’s best for Kashf but once again, Kashf is being forced to do things that she doesn’t want to, like giving up completely on her dreams & Asthana. Wajdan assumes that Kashf is still that girl who in the initial stages felt overwhelmed by the responsibilities she was made to take charge of when Imtiyaz opened up the Asthana but he has yet to learn that Kashf has more or less accepted that as her fate & it has now become a part of her personality & life.
Yes, Kashf herself has told him time & again that she feels uneasy & all of this is emotionally taxing on her, this is why Wajdan too isn’t wrong in feeling this way but it is obvious that they both will have certain issues because of Asthana where Kashf would want to go every now & then & Wajdan will completely forbid her from doing so. This to be honest was the only interesting development in the entire episode & the light-hearted moments that they shared were beautifully shown as well. Wajdan & Kashf are completely in love with Wajdan making sure Kashf forgets where she came from, who she was before getting married to him & what she used to do but for Kashf, it’s a bit too much to expect from & Wajdan definitely will have a hard time understanding that. Also, the couple they met in Murree was a gentle reminder to Wajdan about the impact Kashf has in people’s lives, where she is revered & has formed an identity which he can not take away from her.
It was actually saddening to see Imtiyaz literally harassing Wajdan to bring Kashf back. It goes to show how selfish Kashf’s entire family has become, but then it was nice to see Dilshad telling Imtiyaz to calm down & wait for them to come back because it wasn’t like they had gone for good. The entire scene where Imtiyaz arranged a meeting with all the clients & telling them that Kashf will attend them over the phone seemed unnecessary. However, the dream that Kashf has seen about a girl named Hajra goes to show that it is somehow going to affect her entire family. To see Imtiyaz crying in a dream definitely meant it is going to be a big deal because it takes a mountain to move a cold-hearted & selfish person like him!
Matiullah proposed marriage to Zoya. I think this is going to be her undoing. As much as I wanted Zoya to pay for what she has done, she definitely doesn’t deserve this but then again, it’s going to be her call. Matiullah is obviously trapping her & anything can be expected from a person like Zoya who lets her emotions get the better of her. I must say, Matiullah & Zoya are a perfect match because they both are equally shrewd & conniving. I do hope after she is done for, she doesn’t come to become a liability on Kashf because she has already suffered enough at Zoya’s hands!
Kashf Will Be Misunderstood
This episode of Kashf was definitely nice with some light-hearted moments shared by Wajdan & Kashf. The preview definitely shows they both aren’t too far away from the reality hitting them that back in Karachi, a lot of responsibilities await, which are eventually going to take a toll on their relationship. It is quite obvious that Kashf will be torn between her husband & her father, with both of them trying to steer the course of her life & she will end up paying the price for wanting to please them both. In the end, it seems Kashf will be misconstrued & no one will give her a leeway to just be & take her own decisions. It is obvious that she wants to attend the Asthana & doesn’t want to leave her family in the lurch because she feels for them but Wajdan is not allowing her at all. Hira Mani & Junaid Khan’s chemistry throughout the episode was brilliant, they both definitely make a beautiful on-screen couple & their screen presence together is undeniable. Let’s see how things roll. Please share your thoughts about this episode of Kashf.
Deeba Rizvi is a Pakistani film actress. She was born on 1 August 1947 in Ranchi district of Bihar in India . She was one of the leading film actresses during the 1960’s and 1970’s, well known for her romantic and tragic roles in Urdu and Punjabi films. Deeba Rizvi started her career as an actress in “Charagh jalta raha”. She received a “Nigar Best Actress” award for the Punjabi film “Sajna door diya” in 1970. Her smiling face and innocent look have given rise to the description “Pakistani Mona Lisa”.
Deeba married camera man Naeem Rizvi in 1971 and left silver-screen for 10 years. She has been blessed with three children, two of them are also a part of media industry. However, financial hardships made her join film industry again in 1987 as character actress.
Recently Deeba Rizvi got “Pride Of Performance” award. Her son Imran Rizvi shared some pictures of her mother while receiving the award.
It was a proud moment for the whole family, says Imran Rizvi.
Aiman Khan and Minal khan are the most endeared twin sisters of our drama industry.
Aiman Khan and Minal Khan started their careers together as child stars and now with time they both have transformed into beautiful glamorous ladies with massive fan following.
Aiman Khan got married to co-star Muneeb Butt in 2018 and have a daughter. Aiman Khan discontinued acting after her marriage. On the other hand Minal Khan is heading towards success with each passing project. Her on going project Jalan where got a lot of hate for its questionable content, Minal’s acting on the other hand got both critical and commercial acclamation.
Here we have a video clip in which Aiman Khan and Minal Khan revealed that why they haven’t worked together in any project. They are saying that they haven’t got any desired scripts. They want to work together but all the scripts they receive have positive-negative factor and they don’t want to do that.
Iffat Omar is a big name of our media Industry. She is a feminist and has a very clear stance about it. She is very vocal and opinionated person and never shys’ away from sharing her point of view in front of everyone.
A video from the show “Say It All With Iffat Omar” which is hosted by Iffat Omar is taking rounds on social media in which Iffat Omar is saying it joyously that while doing a project with Rahat Kazmi who was playing her father in that serial, she hugged her willingly again and again. At that time Rahat Kazmi didn’t know what she is doing. (Phentermine K25) “MEIN APNI THRAK PURI KAR RAHI THI” remained the highlight of the video.
People are devastated over this statement of Iffat Omar. What are know questioning that what would be the reaction of public if we reverse the genders. What if a guy say same things about a women. Is respect only confined to women? Men don’t have any respect? We can only raise banners for the respect of women.
Here we have garnered some comments of people depicting how wrecked they are over this statement of Iffat Omar
Irsa Ghazal is a stunning Pakistani television actress who is all known for her versatility. It is for her unique way of talking and facial expressions are enough for people to make her their fan. Though Irsa belongs to an artistic background yet she has achieved all the fame on her terms. Irsa has played the roles of many genres including negative and positive.
Been born on 4th October 1980, Isra is Karachi based and happily married. If you are still living under the rocks, here comes news for you. She is a daughter of legendary actress Ismat Tahira and elder sister of prominent actress Ushna Shah while her brother Sharabeel Shah is a well-known director and producer of various theater plays. One of her cousins Faiza Gillani likewise belongs to the same field. Irsa is currently married. Here are some adorable pictures of Irsa Ghazal that you should have a look at.
Actor Feroze Khan is pairing up with talented star Iqra Aziz for upcoming drama serial Khuda Aur Mohabbat Season 3 on Geo Entertainment. The drama serial is based on a novel written by Hashim Nadeem. In season 3, Iqra Aziz and Feroze Khan will play the lead roles.
People are excited for the release of drama serial as it has star-studded cast which includes Junaid Khan, Tooba Siddiqui, Rubina Ashraf, Sunita Marshall, Asma Abbas Usman Peerzada, Zain Baig and Sohail Sameer.
Here are updates from the sets of Khuda Aur Mohabbat:
Zhalay Sarhadi is one of the most popular and talented actresses in the Pakistani entertainment industry. In addition to being an actress, she is also a VJ and a model. Zhalay Sarhadi has worked in a number of drama serials that became a commercial success. She has also starred in movies such as Ramchand Pakistani, Chalay They Sath, and performed an item song in Jalaibee. She started her acting career with the drama serial Muthhi Bhar Mitti in 2008. Zhalay Sarhadi’s other famous and successful drama serials include Aks, Kahi Un Kahi, Nadamat, Uraan, Digest Writer, Deemak, Dil-e-Janam, Mere Bewafa, Qismat Ka Likha, Aik Aur Sitam, and the latest drama serial Haqeeqat.
Apart from being a commendable actor and model, she has also hosted many live television shows. Zalhay Sarhadi as mentioned earlier has been a part of the Pakistani showbiz industry since 2008. During all these years, one thing that has stayed consistent about Zalhay is her style and fashion. She has always managed to make a style statement wherever she goes, whether its award shows, parties, or photo-shoots. We have collected some pictures of Zalhay Sarhadi’s timeless fashion trends.
Actor Yasir Hussain has always spoken against Turkish drama series Dirilis Ertugrul and recently in his Instagram story he posted a picture of two Pakistani men wearing costumes like Turgut and Ertugrul. While posting pictures, he wrote that people always care about international stars and they won’t care about their own talent.
Yasir Hussain is in the news for his remarks against Turkish stars and the hashtag #YasirHussainIsTheRealGarbage was trending on Twitter.
Recently, Turkish actress Hande Subasi bashed Yasir Hussain for his rude remarks against Ertugrul stars and she called him out for attention-seeking acts.
In a tweet, Dirilis Erturgul actress wrote, “This vile & insecure man #YasirHussain does not represent proud Pakistani nation. We thank our Pakistani audience for their love and support. Sometimes people do things for attention, he is one of them & we should all ignore him.”
Hande Subasi plays the role of Aykiz who is the daughter of Deli Demir and married to Turgut Alp. In the series, she is an ambitious warrior and she was the first woman who supported Halime Hatun on her arrival at the Kayi tribe.
Aykiz Hatun was a great warrior who fought along with her tribe in all the wars. However, she died due to serious burns during her fight with Mongols at the beginning of season 2.
Ameer Gilani is a Pakistani actor and model. He is a passionate, Simple and hardworking person. He started his career as a model later on in the television industry he debuts with the drama “Log Kya Kahengy” in 2018. But he got fame and popularity with the hit drama “Sabaat”.
Recently Ameer Gilani was seen in an interview with “Something Haute”. While talking he shared his views regarding social media.
Ameer Gilani shared that he was not so active on social media before, but he started using social media now for his fans. Incredible love and support from his fans forced him to join and have interest in social media.
Lately he also discussed that social media has now gone so out of hand. It is good for some people but on the same time it becomes worst.
He thinks that you should not talk anything negative about someone, instead of talking negative you should just remain silent.
You should spread love instead of hate, says Ameer Gilani.
Bilal Abbas and Sana Javed are pairing up for upcoming drama serial named ‘Dank’. The stunning pair is gonna work together in Ary Digital’s drama. Fans and followers are excited about the release of Dank so that they can witness their two favourite stars.
Actress Sana Javed won the hearts of the audience with her powerful performance in drama serial Ruswai and she keeps on improving with her every project.
While as Bilal Abbas has amazed fans with his charming face and brilliant acting skills in drama serial Cheekh.
Now they are pairing up for modern mystery thriller drama serial which is produced by Fahad Mustafa and Dr Ali Kazmi under the banner of Big Bang Entertainment Productions.
The drama features famous stars including Shahood Alvi, Fahad Sheikh, Laila Wasti, Saifi Hassan, Salma Hassan, Kanwal Khan, Noman Ejaz, and Azekah Daniel.
Legendary actress Atiqa Odho has shared beautiful memory from her past days when she met King of Bollywood Shah Rukh Khan. She met King Khan in Mumbai and that too on the sets of superhit movie Devdas.
Taking to Instagram, she shared, “When my sister and I met @iamsrk on the sets of #Devdas in #Mumbai years ago. He was humble and friendly and the set was just beautiful.”
Atiqa Odho is a legendary star who has worked in several dramas and impressed the people with her performances. She made her small screen debut with drama Sitara Aur Mehrunnisa and also made her film debut with Jo Darr Gaya Wo Marr Gaya.
She is a celebrated artist who has earned fame and respect in her life. The Pyar Ke Sadqay actress also owns her cosmetic brand which is quite popular.
Atiqa Odho has continued to amaze everyone with her work and people keep looking forward to her projects.
We all know who Fatima Sohail is. An ex-wife of a Pakistani actor and singer Mohsin Abbas Haider case a file against her husband for abusing and harassing her. Luckily, things got in her favour and the court accepted her appeal. She is now a single mother who started her professional career a few months back.
Fatima Sohail hosted and appeared as a supporting actress in an ongoing drama, Mera Dill Mera Dushman. Other than that, she is an active social media user who often post pictures with her son to update her fans. She shares a strong bond with her son and we can see that in all their clicks.
Here are some of the latest pictures of Fatima Sohail with her son. Check it out!
One of the beautiful Pakistani actress, Moomal Khalid, is winning the hearts of thousands of fans with her adorable looks and little family. She played leading and supporting roles in hit Urdu drama serials and gained massive popularity and fame.
Moomal Khalid recently became a mother of an adorable baby boy. She often post pictures with him on Instagram, cuddling and enjoying little moments of joy with her son. Her fans ate happy to see her as an actress and as a beautiful mother. After becoming a mother, she took a break from her acting career to focus on her family.
Here are some of the latest pictures of Moomal Khalid with her son from Instagram. Scroll down to check them out!
Muhammad Amir, a famous Pakistani cricketer, is enjoying some family time in the northern areas of Pakistan. One of the most naturally beautiful place in Pakistan where everyone go to relax themselves mentally and physically. Coronavirus locked everything down, people are locked inside their homes to protect themselves and their loved ones.
As soon as the government announced the end of lockdown, everyone took their family on vacations. Muhammad Amir and his beautiful family decided to enjoy the cold weather of north. He posted his vacation’s pictures on social media and people are adoring his family.
Scroll down to check out latest pictures of Muhammad Amir enjoying in the northern areas of Pakistan.
Ameer Gilani is a handsome and talented Pakistani actor and model who has just started getting acknowledgment for all the right reasons. His passion and dedication to becoming an actor since childhood reflects in his acting that made him popular very soon.
Recently Ameer Gilani appeared in a interview with “Something Haute”.
Firstly Ameer talked about his latest drama serial “Sabaat” along side Mawra Hocane and Sara Khan which has been massively popular among the audience. He was not expecting this much appreciation which he got.
While talking about his personal life, Ameer told that he belongs to Kohat but was grown up in Islamabad and from the same place got his schooling. He moved to Canada when he was in seventh grade and lived there for six years.
Later talking about his career, he told that he used to mimic all the Actors during his young age that made him more fascinating towards the showbiz side. Though he always wanted to be an actor, yet he never thought that he would be one day. His family members used to call him a hero due to his immense interest in acting. He did theater in his high school.
Ameer Gilani says that he is a huge fan of Shahrukh khan and Salman Khan.
After moving back to Pakistan he started studying Law. Along with this he started modeling, still shoots and ad campaigns only. His family was very supportive.
Coming to his future plans he said that for now he is going to concentrate on his studies, he want to avail the opportunity he has. After completing his LLM he will definitely pursue his acting career given that there are good opportunities.
I always go with a flow and never planned anything, says Ameer Gilani.
One of the very prettiest and followed female actresses of our drama industry is Uroosa Bilal Qureshi who has been seen in many famous dramas like Daagh, Kaala Jaadu, and Meenu ka Susral.
The actress is happily married to Bilal Qureshi and the couple altogether makes a lovely couple. They are the proud parents of a lovely son Sohaan and the couple often share their family photos on the internet. Uroosa Qureshi also filed a domestic violence case against him but the couple reconciled months later and are living happily together.
Here are some dazzling Pictures of Uroosa Bilal Qureshi that you should check out! Have a look!
The country we live in is all known for its cricket craze and we just not only love cricket but our players as well. Among all the new talent our cricket has welcomed, Imad Wasim is true, a precious addition. While we know Imad as the captain of Karachi Kings in the PSL, Imad has had been representing Pakistan in almost all International series.
The young cricketer was born in Wales and received his first education in the UK. His father was working as an engineer there and for the sake of work, they had to move back to Pakistan. Imad then wanted to start his career in medicine but destiny had some other plans for him and he qualified in the cricket team, which always had been his passion. Imad is now happily married to Sannia Ashfaq and the two of them make a lovely couple altogether. In case you are also a fan, you have surely landed up at a right place. Here are the Latest Lovely Pictures of Imad Wasim and Wife Sannia. Have a look!
Nadia Hussain is one of the most famous and well-known celebrities in the Pakistani entertainment and fashion industry. Her name needs no introduction. Nadia Hussain started off her career as a model during her teenage years at the age of 19 and slowly became one of the highest-paid models of Pakistan. She has been the show stopper for many fashion shows and has modeled for many premium and exclusive brands in the fashion industry. Later she became an entrepreneur and initiated her own clothing start-up by the name of “Fetish”. Nadia Hussain then went on to expand her business and started her own cosmetics line. During the COVID-19 quarantine, she started to give make-up sessions on her Instagram account along with five-minute make-up challenges against other influencers on Instagram.
Nadia Hussain has also stepped into the entertainment industry and has appeared in many drama serials such as Tera Yahan Koi Nahi, Sitamgar, Manay Na Ye Dil, Shert, Kitni Girhain Baaki Hain, and many more. That was her on-screen glamour life that most of us know about. We have collected pictures of Nadia Hussain with her family to take a peek into the life of the multi-talented model.
There is no denying the fact that this decade brought the Pakistani drama industry back to its glory. Pakistani dramas have always been popular all across the world because of their realistic storylines and convincing execution which strike a chord with the viewers. Pakistani dramas have always had a special place in the hearts of the audience because they have always brought the attention to the real-life issues and with brilliant direction and acting, they have compelled the viewers to appreciate the kind of art and talent Pakistan has and also because the viewers see themselves and their real-life stories being reflected in these dramas.
At the beginning of the millennium Pakistani drama industry underwent a slump because the Pakistani audience got used to watching never-ending Indian dramas. During that period, where some of the channels stayed true to the essence of the Pakistani dramas, there were others that started following the pattern of Indian content only to keep their viewership intact. At this point, there were two kinds of dramas that were being produced; the original Pakistani content suffered from low ratings but they continued to push through and those who started copying Indian content were heavily criticized as well. However, with the banning of Indian content on Pakistani channels right before the beginning of the new decade, the Pakistani drama industry picked up the pace and started producing a lot of dramas that kept the viewers engaged and entertained.
During this decade, the Pakistani drama industry covered a spectrum of subjects that dealt with a lot of real-life issues. There were hardly any dramas that were based on fiction because mostly the drama writers advocated writing about reality in order to create awareness and show the actual face of society. In retrospect, all of this worked and now the Pakistani drama industry is standing at that stage where it is back to its glory, with immense popularity and worldwide viewership which goes to show how much Pakistani content is appreciated and loved by the fans and audience.
Here are the topics that were covered in Pakistani dramas this decade:
Sister Rivalry
It won’t be wrong to say that Maat of Umera Ahmed gave the writers a new idea to play with and explore further. This has been a pattern that most of the Pakistani drama writers follow where after the popularity of one subject or topic, they start using the idea in every other drama and come up with their versions of it. Maat was a drama that was definitely new for the audience and they were intrigued by the story and well-written characters. However, after seeing the popularity of Maat, the drama writers forgot that such topics should not be normalized or used so callously because, in the end, they do leave an impact of their own kind in the minds of the audience.
After Maat, Pakistani audiences got to see a lot of dramas that revolved around sister rivalry and mostly all of them covered how one sister was trying to snatch the husband of her other sister – this is what sibling rivalry was reduced to in Pakistani dramas. The current example is that of Jalan, which is based on the exact same issue with the younger sister trying to get her elder sister divorced so that she could settle with her husband. This has to be one of those subjects which have not done any favors to the audience and are used by the channels and drama makers purely for the sake of ratings and viewership.
This is one of those sensitive subjects that has never sat well with the audiences that the dramas are made for and repeatedly, the viewers have shared their resentment towards it but unfortunately, drama writers still have to realize that. In some of the dramas like Kashf and Meherposh, although the subject is not purely about sibling rivalry such tracks have been added which makes one wonder why is it so easily and casually shown that it is alright for a girl to fall in love with a man she knows is committed to her sister?
Social Issues
We all agree that television is the ideal medium for writers to spread awareness about social issues. Since people from all walks of life tune into dramas, through these dramas, the producers can get their message across without compromising on the entertainment value. In this decade, there were many popular drama serials which were promoted as issue-based dramas. There were some which fit the bill completely and then there were others which turned out to be a complete disappointment. The writers through dramas such as Zindagi Gulzar Hei, Durr-e-Shehwar, Ullu Baraye Farokht Nahi, Udaari, Dar Si Jati Hei Sila, Sang-e-Mar Mar, Muqabil, and many others attempted to spread awareness about different social issues while keeping the viewers engaged.
There were other dramas that went off track as well and could not deliver. ARY in particular used social issues to promote certain dramas but there were very few of them which actually left an impact. The social issues were used to get the viewers’ attention and these topics were not handled sensitively and wisely. Dramas such as Chup Raho and Ghairat completely failed to leave an impact and even went downhill as the story progressed. This trend of making dramas on social issues continues to grow and even this year we already have some dramas which were promoted as issue-based dramas.
Love Stories
It won’t be an overstatement but if there’s one subject that Pakistani drama writers know how to do justice to without a fault, it is love stories. Pakistani drama writers most certainly know how to create magical and absolutely beautiful love stories that showcase all the emotions of the two people involved. All those dramas which focus purely on the love stories have always done well in terms of popularity and viewership because this is the kind of entertainment people look for at the end of a long day. Love stories help the viewers unwind and mostly fit the idea of entertainment for a lot of people.
It is always interesting to see two people falling in love and feeling all kinds of emotions. Love stories also have a fair share of negative scenarios that work against the couple but then there is nothing more rewarding than to see two people withstand every obstacle and be together at the end. In some scenarios, the writers also show star-crossed couples who no matter how hard they try can’t be together but then it’s all a part and parcel of love stories where some couple find their happy ending and others live with the idea of being in love with their beloved. Pakistani drama industry has produced some terrific love stories over the years with amazing chemistry between the on-screen couple and most importantly, display of love without close proximity between the two individuals.
Victims Turning Into Survivors
This was the best trend that was appreciated by the viewers and as a result of that, the producers were keener on making dramas that showed victims as survivors. The viewers have watched many stories of rape victims on Pakistani television but most often these stories did not show the victim as a survivor. Rehaii, Udaari, Dar Si Jati Hei Sila, Muqabil, Ruswai, Khaani, Inkaar, and other popular dramas from 2010 to 2020 showed how women who had the most tragic past, ended up getting stronger with time and fought their own battles. Those Pakistani viewers who were sick and tired of watching women suffer in Pakistani dramas found these storylines refreshing.
Family Politics
No Pakistani drama is free of a fair share of family politics. No matter which story it is or what the dynamics of all the characters are, there are hardly any such dramas which do not cover the family politics. It seems to be a done deal that before even tuning to any drama, Pakistani audience is immune to the fact that they will get to see a lot of family politics and this is the reason, it comes as a surprise when the viewers come across a handful of dramas which do not show people scheming and plotting against one another.
This has to be one such subject that is heavily used and prevalent in almost all the Pakistani dramas because by using such scenarios, the writers seemingly add a lot more flavor to the drama and attract viewership. It has come to a point where the writers feel no drama is complete without family politics, this is why even in those dramas where there doesn’t seem to be a need of it, such tracks are added on the side to be used as fillers to show the existence of that unit of society or people who heavily believe in conspiracies and politics.
Love Triangles
The main plot of almost all the Pakistani dramas revolved around love triangles. There were only a handful of dramas which managed to dodge this bullet! Some of these stories were convincing and others just put the viewers to sleep. There were clearly a lot of viewers who enjoyed watching these love stories unfold on screen. Love triangles are a favorite among the general public therefore they were exhausted to the limit. That is why even when there was no need to add such tracks to the storyline, some of the writers still went ahead and did so. Pyar Ke Sadqay is a recent example of one such drama that did not need a love triangle but even then Shanzay fell in love with Abdullah so that the viewers would be left wondering whether Abdullah would leave Mahjabeen or stay with her. The most-watched dramas of this decade such as Daam, Dastan, Mera Naseeb, Alvida and so many other dramas had love triangles. These were definitely good dramas with such a storyline, there were many other examples which were not impressive.
It is almost as if our producers and writers got more fixated with love triangles as this decade drew to a close. In order to add some ‘spice’ to these love triangles, they introduced vengeful heroes and heroines who found it impossible to let go of the ‘love of their lives’ even after they got married. Ishqiya was one such recent example and it was such a big hit! Most often sisters are the ones who fall in love with their brothers-in-law which leads to a situation which we all hate but it is the kind of love triangle our writers have been obsessed with!
Mental Health Awareness
This is the new domain that is being explored in Pakistani dramas with one drama after another exploring the subjects related to mental health. These stories are being written with the intent of normalizing and opening the discussion about the fact that there are a lot of people amongst us who suffer from different mental issues and disorders, which can be treated and need special attention by those surrounding them. So far, where some of the writers have been able to do justice to the subject, others have failed miserably because these sensitive subjects are not only hard to dramatize, but require a lot of research in order to be portrayed accurately, bearing in mind all the aspects of such disorders.
Unfortunately, Pakistani drama audiences have also seen how the writers tried to ‘sell’ the mental health awareness card in order to get the attention of the audience but when the story began, it was nothing related to it and in fact, it was conveniently used to show the nuisance such people caused in others’ lives. When it comes to mental health awareness, it won’t be wrong to say that the Pakistani drama industry is in the initial stages and is definitely struggling. They need to break free from all the typical formulas they use to create a story when they are dealing with such subjects in order to completely focus on this subject which in itself requires so much research and hard work to be done justice with.
Suicides
The way suicides have been used by the producers to add some of the most unappealing ‘twists’ to dramas has been the worst trend. Dramas such as Mohabbat Tumse Nafrat Hei, Bunty I Love You, and Muqabil also used suicide as a means to end a certain track which had been holding the interest of the viewers for many weeks. The suicides in these dramas basically laid the foundations for an ending which was unforgettable. Lately however in dramas such as Pyar Ke Sadqay, Mohabbat Tujhe Alvida, Tera Gham Aur Hum, and others, scorned lovers tried to take their lives and ended up getting exactly what they wanted. These suicides were glorified in such a way that they sent all the wrong messages to the viewers.
Suicide is definitely not the kind of topic that should be dealt with in such an insensitive manner. Some of the current dramas clearly show that the threat of suicide or an attempt can put the kind of pressure on the family or the love interest that you end up getting exactly what you want. The suicide notes left by these characters makes the situation even worse! This is their way of showing how much they love the person who is most often married and not even interested. Mohabbat Tujhe Alvida has been the worst in this regard since Shahaan fell in love with Shafaq after she tried to take her life for him. The dialogues make you cringe and all you can do is hope that the writers stop taking suicide so lightly. As if this was not enough recently in Log Kya Kaheinge two main characters including a child tried to take their own lives. The speed with which this trend is spreading suggests that things will just get worse in the future.
Spiritual Dramas
Pakistani drama industry also produces spiritual dramas every now and then which not only come as a pleasant surprise but are also well received by the audience. Such dramas have a niche of their own and there is a huge margin of the audience who loves to watch dramas that explore spirituality and the basics of religion of Islam in the most beautiful manner. This is the reason, all the dramas that have dealt with a sensitive subject of religion in a most respectful manner have earned the appreciation of the audience.
In this case, it clearly shows the impact the television medium has where it can steer the thoughts and general mindset in a positive direction. It is because of this reason, spiritual dramas are a breath of fresh air where they show such inspiring characters trying to lead their lives on the right path as well as trying their best to make a positive impact in the lives of their family members. This is one such subject which should be explored more because no matter what, these are the kind of dramas which are loved by viewers and also impart a beautiful message.
Failed Marriages
Most of the marriages in Pakistani dramas are either not meant to last or there are so many issues that it takes the writer more than 15 episodes to cover them. This trend started at the beginning of this decade and was a regular part of television as we drew closer to 2020. Divorces are common in Pakistani dramas and most often these failed marriages are a result of misunderstandings caused by a third party! There have definitely been great examples of this trend as well like Umera Ahmed used this subject to show that a failed marriage is not the end of the world. Some of the other writers as well used it to show that the end of a marriage could also mean the beginning of a new life.
Then there were those dramas as well which simply showed such stories with no real intent or purpose. This is definitely another favorite trend that has many different aspects to it. If the plot of a failed marriage is used to educate as some writers did then there is nothing wrong with it. But when the producers simply show women suffering to ‘entertain’ the viewers then it is highly unethical. Meri Zaat Zara-e-Benishan, Shehr-e-Zaat, Khaas, and Kesa Hei Naseeban were some of those dramas which showed failed marriages with a definite objective. That is what made these dramas meaningful and memorable.
Romantic Comedies
There are a few drama writers who know how to write romantic comedies. It takes another level of wit and understanding to create romantic comedies because it is a merging of two genres and when done right, such dramas attain another level of success. Romantic comedies are always refreshing to tune to because they provide a completely different kind of entertainment. Creating such situations that evoke comical scenarios and then adding in witty and funny dialogues make romantic comedies work. It is also fun to see two people trying to make things work when everything around them is chaotic. This happens to be the main theme of romantic comedies which when done right serves as perfect entertainment. Over the years, a few writers like Faiza Iftikhar and Mustafa Afridi have explored this genre but we definitely need more of these.
These were the topics covered in Pakistani dramas over the decade. Which genres should be explored more by the writers and out of the current ones, which ones do you think need more attention and thorough research before the writers bring them to the TV screens? Please share your opinion and add more to the discussion.
2020 is commonly referred as a bad fated year. Corona Virus remained the highlight of the year forcing everyone to stay at home and to boycott the social gathering. On the other hand 2020 has also turned out to be a year in which we have seen many celebrities tying the knots in the shocking rather pleasureful turn of events. At the end of 2019 Iqra Aziz and Yasir Hussain tied the knot, Agha Ali and Hina Altaf got married in Quarantine as well, Sarah Khan and Falak Shabir’s wedding also remained the highlight of quarantine. How can we forget Sadaf Kanwal and Shahroz Sabzwari’s wedding. Actress Nimra khan tied the knot as well during quarantine.
So it seems like 2020 is a year that bought happiness in the life of our celebrities, here comes an other one; super model Amna Ilyas has tied the knot with renowned theater director Dawar Mehmood in an intimate ceremony.
According to the sources the ceremony was not highlighted Anwar Maqsood and Sajjid Hassan have attended the ceremony. Anwar Maqsood is very close to Dawar Mahmood has he has directed many theater plays written by Anwar Maqsood.
Amna Ilyas gave a sneak peak of her relationship status when during an interview with Dr. Aamir Liaquat Hussain she shared that she has someone special in her life.
Dawar Mahmood is not only a theater director but also a producer as well and runs his production house by the name of Kopykats Productions.
Team Reviewit.pk wishes the newly wed couple all the best as they are starting a new phase of life. How astonished you guys are with this news? Share your views with us through comments section!
Sunita Marshall is a Pakistani fashion model and television actress. She is best known for her roles in ARY Digital political drama series Mera Saaein.
As a model Marshall has extensive career and has been nominated for several awards including Lux Style Awards for Best Model – Female and Hum Award For Best Model Female at 4th Hum Awards.
In 2009, Sunita got married her co-star and model Hassan Ahmed in an Islamic Wedding and Catholic Wedding, due to her Christian beliefs. The couple have two children, one boy Raakin Ahmed and girl named Zynah Ahmed.
Sunita Marshall recently gave her house tour to her fans. Sunita’s house is ascetically pleasing. It contains a lot of decor stuff. According to Sunita most of the stuff is from China because Hassan’s family is there. Sunita’s mother-in-law maintains the house.
Ayeza Khan and Danish Taimoor tied the knots in 2014 and till now they are giving us some major couple goals.
Ayeza Khan and Danish Taimoor are parents of an adorable daughter and a son.
Ayeza Khan and Danish Taimoor are currently starring in drama serial Meharposh together for the first time after marriage.
Danish Taimoor has also appeared in movies including wrong number, Wajood, Mehrunisa V Lub U and some others as well.
In an interview host Vasay Chaudhry asked Ayeza Khan whether she has watched Danish Taimoor’s movie Wrong Number. Ayeza revealed that on the day of Lahore Premier her daughter Hoorain was born.
Danish said:”I were half way through the premier and I received the call and I didn’t know what to do.”
Ayeza said: “She turned out to be our lucky charm.”
Here we have the video snippet of Ayeza Khan and Danish Taimoor talking about the birth of their daughter:
Hira Mani became big hit after her drama serial Do Bol in which she was starred against Affan Waheed.
Till now Hira Mani has worked in a limited number of dramas. She is very choosy regarding the scripts and almost all of her dramas turned out to be big hits.
Hira Mani made her acting debut with drama serial Firaaq as a second lead, and became the leading heroine in drama serial Preet Na Kariyo. Hira Mani also appeared in Blockbuster Merey Pass Tum Ho. Her drama Do Bol was a massive hit. The Do Bol couple appeared in drama serial Ghalti as well which also received commercial as well as critical acclamation.
Hira Mani is currently appearing in drama serial Kashf, in which she is playing the character of a girl with super natural ability to see future through her drams.
In an interview Hira Mani revealed that she never plays a negative character because she can never portray a woman in negative lights.
Progressive and fearless, Mushk Kaleem is one wild cat who’s been on our radar for all her right choices. She is a relentless, cut-throat, self-made person. The model has opted for some fierce editorial shoots and has walked the ramp for some high end designers, not only in Pakistan but internationally as well. Mushk also won in the category of best emerging talent in Lux Style Awards. The woman really knows how to rock anything and everything.
Recently Mushk was seen in a hand crafted jewelry shoot. The jewelry worn by Mushk was from Craft Stories By Huma Adnan.
These hand crafted earrings speaks volumes with traditional motifs, in stunning colors.
Mushk is wearing tribal jewelry, with delicate motifs, pearls and stones in stunning colors.
Hand painted digital print earrings made with art beads and cotton thread are worth wearing.
These hand crafted jewelry made with colorful threads are worth dying for!
One of the leading actresses of Pakistan entertainment world, Rabab Hashim, is becoming the limelight of social media for her recent bridal photoshoot. She started her career at a very young age and got the opportunity to work with successful stars of showbiz.
Other than acting, Rabab Hashmi is working as a model for several fashion designers and brands, hosted a game show and a sport show. Her recent bridal shoot is all over social media and people are adoring her looks. The way she poses for the camera is heart-winning. Makeup, jewellery, and the bridal dress enhances her beauty on camera.
Here are some of the beautiful clicks of Rabab Hashmi from her latest bridal photoshoot. Check it out!
Aiza Awan is a rising star of Pakistan showbiz industry. She is a well-known model and actress. She has an attractive personality with outstanding acting skills. Aiza Awan started her career from modeling. Social media is now playing a key role in the modeling industry, she has a unique fan following list on instagram.
After the pandemic situation was a bit settled down in Pakistan, many people moved towards northern Pakistan for vacations.
Aiza Awan was one of them. She recently shared some pictures on her instagram profile.
Aiza visited Saif-ul-maluk lake, also known as the lake of fairies. This lake is famous for its majestically surrounded mountains covered with snow and provides a magical view of Malka Parbat Mountains.
The lake contains unbelievably crystal clear blue, green water that mesmerizes the beauty and attracts tourist.
We all know who Sonay Hussyn is. She has marked a remarkable name in the industry for her tremendous performance on the television screen and stunning looks on the camera. Sonya gained massive popularity and fame for playing versatile roles in drama serials that show how talented she is.
Sonya Hussyn won the hearts of millions of fans with her drama serial, Ishq Zah-e-Naseeb. The way she acted was mind-blowing and left the audience speechless. People love to follow her on social media because she often share stunning pictures to keep her fans updated about her life’s happenings.
Here are some of the recent clicks of beautiful Sonya Hussyn from Instagram. Scroll down to check them out.
Yasir Hussain and Anoushay Ashraf are trending on social media. It all started when Yasir Hussain posted picture of two men wearing costumes like Turgut and Ertugrul.
While posting the picture, he wrote, “inko koi nahi poche ga kyon k ghar ki murghi daal barabar aur bahir ka kachra bhe maal barabar.”
Well, Anoushay Ashraf jumped into the conversation to school Yasir Hussain and she wrote, “Let’s just gently remind Yasir that NO one is Kachra for one. And even if their work isn’t at par to his liking, actors from around the world must be respected. It should be an unspoken ‘bond’ of mutual respect between artists. You’ll know your struggles better than the world does. Having said that Ertugrul is far from kachra, if anything the series is an eye opener for how people are finally rejecting ‘kachra’ work at home and looking out for better scripts, shows and budgets.”
Furthermore, Yasir Hussain explained to her that he didn’t want to throw shade at Ertgrul as he never mentioned it. He asked her to calm down and relax and also stop connecting his every statement to Ertgrul.
Anoushay Ashraf further commented that it’s fine if he has misunderstood her. She clarified that she supports Pakistani stuff and she will always remain Pakistani by heart. She requested everyone not to abuse him just because he keeps a different opinion.
Well, the public debate ended but Yasir Hussain took to his Instagram story and attacked on Anoushay Ashraf by calling her ‘fame seeker’.
He also posted for people who misunderstood him and his statements about Ertugrul.
In the end, Anoushay Ashraf responded and taking to her Instagram story she posted that she didn’t do anything for the sake of fame. Here is what she said!
What do you think about this? Do you agree with Anoushay Ashraf or Yasir Hussain in this debate? Share with us.
Actor Noman Ijaz has come under fire after he revealed how he cheats on his wife during his interview.
When the host asked Noman Ijaz talked about the secret of his successful marriage, he said, “We are keeping up with it by fulfilling its limitations because its a relationship. If I talk about my wife Rabia, I am very lucky she is adorable.”
“But my heart fell on many people many times and I don’t control it. I fall in love with each and every moment, I am a very loving person. If I see a beautiful woman inside out and if she is a difficult woman, I fall more for her. I fall in love and I am such a good actor that my wife never gets to know about it.”
“I am such an intelligent man that my wife has no idea about it. Even the women I fall in love with, their husbands don’t know about it but those women know about it.”
Furthermore, he said that #MeToo movement is happening because we are going away from our religion.
These statements by Noman Ijaz has backfired and social media cannot digest his comments. Many people have called out Noman Ijaz for his statement about cheating and how he dismissed the whole #MeToo movement.
Here is how twitteratis reacted:
Apparently cheating on your spouse is aqalmandi. Standing up against harassment is dangerous and because of ‘deen se doori’ I can’t decide which punchline to pick here 🤷🏽♀️ But Pakistani men definitely are in their own league https://t.co/S4buLCXcXd
Boasts about cheating on his wife and flirting with every woman he comes across, then goes on give a lecture on 'Deen'. In the same breath. If this isn't quintessential Pakistani uncle behaviour, don't know what is. https://t.co/c56c0RT2j8
“I fall in love every minute & hide my affairs very well from my wife because I’m very intelligent & a great actor” “#Metoo movement is exploited by girls & our society is going away from religion & becoming like baahar”
Noman Ijaz has only exposed the thinking espoused by a large majority- men don’t see anything ‘fahaash’ or vulgar in cheating on their wives, but as soon as outspoken women talk about their rights, it automatically becomes against cultural values. Mental perversion at its peak.
This man in one interview says he often cheats on his wife & he’s such a great actor that she never finds out. When iffat asks him about #MeToo he dismisses the movement and says “yeh sab deen say dori hai” Pakistani men are just work of art! pic.twitter.com/9knbMAne4Y
Hina Altaf is what we call beauty with a brain, the quintessential actress has got in the limelight for several years now. Starting from VJ and then heading to Play TV, this is how Hina made it to the entertainment world. Not taking things for granted, sooner she went on trying hand in TV commercials and the results were quite the same for the gorgeous star, who turned out to be a familiar name in both industries.
Few months back Hina got married to Agha Ali, who himself is a superstar.
Recently a designer brand named “Tena Durrani” posted a shoot featuring Hina Altaf.
Hina Altaf stuns in this gold net shirt with drop stone finishing, paired with an organza gharara and scalloped effect dupatta.
Fiza Ali is one of the top Pakistani actress, model, and host. Pakistani model Fiza Ali started her modeling career from Karachi. Later she moved to Lahore where fashion industry is more developed. Fiza Ali has given ten glorious years to Pakistani fashion industry and television industry. After a long struggle and pure hard work, Fiza Ali included in the list of top Pakistani actress.
Recently Fiza Ali in her own show “Taron say karen batain”was spotted wearing a beautiful outfit by Sadia Faisal Official, in which she looked gorgeous.
Fiza is carrying a white silk shirt with embroidery details on neck line and trouser along with blue orgenza dupatta. Minimal jewelry is worn by Fiza. Glittered transparent pointed heels are paired along with this eastern outfit.
Syra Yousuf is a well-recognized actress and model who joined the industry as a VJ and made her place by her role in drama serial Mera Naseeb which was highly praised. However, she is not working actively since her last movie Project Ghazi.
The Chalay Thay Sath actress became part of controversy when the dating news of her ex-husband Shahroz went viral however it was confirmed that Syra and Shahroz parted their ways. Syra Yousuf stayed silent in this whole scenario and people respected and sympathized with her.
Syra’s fans and followers miss her on their screens and they wanted to see her working more but let’s wait no more as Syra Yousuf has been spotted in the new advertisement of famous biscuits Chocolatto. She looks like a dream in red royal dress which is designed by master Ali Xeeshan and her styling is done by Mavi Kayani.
Have a look at Syra’s pictures and videos from the latest project:
The beautiful and talented Neelum Munir is a wonderful actress and model who has impressed the people with her superb performances. She has performed each and every role excellently whether its a comedy role or a serious role. She has given outstanding performances in many dramas including Jal Pari, Meri Behen Maya, Ashk, Meri Subh Ka Sitara, Kahin Deep Jalay and many more. She has also walked the ramp for many designers and worked for well-known brands.
The talented star has always lived up to expectations of her fans and even her film debut in comedy thriller film Chupan Chupai impressed everyone. Later, she also appeared in film Wrong No. 2. Her films were successful and she received much love for her work.
She always slays in her pictures and her recent pictures from the sets of Bol Nights with Ahsan Khan are absolutely breathtakingly beautiful. Have a look at the pictures!
Ohkay so, Prem Gali is the type of drama that you can just tune to, in order to get entertained because everything is very situational along with some real fun dialogues & conversations. It is always good to watch such dramas where each & every character has its own personality & without much effort, when they all come together, they create amazing chemistry which is always refreshing to experience. It has been established by now that although with each passing episode, a bit of a story gets unfolded but in general, everything is quite situational which covers the collective mindset of the people residing in Prem Gali.
Fun Episode
I am glad they didn’t just introduce all the characters immediately, this is why now when slowly all the characters are making an entry, it is helping in building up the interest. As much as I was keen to find out more about Nargis, I was pleasantly surprised to see her husband Mateen. They both are a representation of those people who are very superstitious & believe in what they actually want to believe in without logical thinking. It took one basic conversation between Chaudhry & sons & Haseena for the rumor to spread & take such a turn where people started contemplating whether Hamza’s grandfather was really handsome that he compelled the ghostess to cross borders for him. That entire conversation was hilarious & then the way Mateen kept making sure that no one forgot about the new species that have started to reside in Prem Gali was amusing too.
It was interesting to note how the things Rahat told to Joya about Shireen made it far more clear why she turned out to be such a tough cookie. It was because Shireen saw that despite all the efforts of pleasing her husband, despite being a soft-natured, kind-hearted person that she was, she couldn’t save her marriage, that ended up having a reverse effect on her & that’s when she decided she won’t commit the mistakes her mother did. In one way or the other, the writer has also shown that no matter which extreme you’re at, marriage is hard work and needs a middle and common ground between the husband & a wife to make it work.
Joya & Hamza’s love story is turning out to be cute. The writer has added all the flavors that are in any love story of youngsters as possible in Prem Gali too. This is the reason we get to see them bickering over small things, having misunderstandings, walking the extra mile to catch a glimpse of each other & throughout the day, thinking about when they are going to see each other next. All these moments shared by both Hamza & Joya are cute & make their equation interesting, but then again, it is imperative that they have a lot of obstacles to overcome.
The entire conversation that Chaudhry & Sons’ had about their marital status was hilarious. The way their father recommending lying to conceal their past was amusing too. If things were as simple as they thought they’d be, they wouldn’t be having so much trouble finding a girl for Hamza. Anyhow, Luqman already is catching onto what Hamza’s up to, but the rest of the family members have yet to figure it out. For the first time, there was a bit of eagerness from Joya’s side too which was interesting. I like how the writer has kept their feelings & development of the relationship quite organic & raw. They are two young people who got attracted & started liking each other & that’s how they are approaching it as well, no complications nothing at all!
Funny Conversations & Dialogues
This episode of Prem Gali was interesting & fun to watch. I am liking the simple & light-hearted overall vibe of this drama. It is the kind of drama where you don’t need to put in much effort to pick up the details that are being shown or discussed. A complete entertainer with some real fun dialogues & conversations. I was in a fit of laughter when Rahat & Musarrat discussed Rahat’s family that resides in Hyderabad, the entire essay with which they paid tribute to the beautiful features of all of their female relatives was hilarious. The ease with which Shamim Hilali & Uzma Hassan delivered those dialogues made it look like they actually are so used to speaking like that, which goes to show the kind of effort all these actors have put in to embrace these characters in order to portray them to their full potential.
In this episode, in particular, Farhan Saeed & Sohai Ali Abro were really cute. I also really like Tau Hidayat’s character, the things he said about wanting to go to Umrah were sweet, it goes to show how neighbors share their plans & certain dreams with one another while the other doesn’t mind giving health advice. Although Shireen was blunt with him, what she said came from a place of concern. The preview of the next episode was quite intriguing, can’t believe Luqman & Fari will be framed for something but then again, considering the way things roll in Prem Gali, it would be a perfect case of the mountain of a molehill. Please share your thoughts about this episode of Prem Gali.
In 2009, Sunita got married her co-star and model Hassan Ahmed in an Islamic Wedding and Catholic Wedding, due to her Christian beliefs. The couple have two children, one boy Raakin Ahmed and girl named Zynah Ahmed.
Danish Taimoor has also appeared in movies including wrong number, Wajood, Mehrunisa V Lub U and some others as well.
In an interview host Vasay Chaudhry asked Ayeza Khan whether she has watched Danish Taimoor’s movie Wrong Number. Ayeza revealed that on the day of Lahore Premier her daughter Hoorain was born.
Ayeza said: “She turned out to be our lucky charm.”
