Pamaal is a drama that has started several debates on social media. It is written by Zanjabeel Asim Shah while the director is Khizer Idrees. The show has Saba Qamar and Usman Mukhtar as Malika and Raza and their marriage shows the reality of so many emotionally abusive marriages in Pakistan. Fans are divided into Malika and Raza camps and every episode ends with a completely new debate.
Saba Qamar is giving a great performance as Malika in Pamaal. However, a debate started when in a recent episode, Raza loses his cool over Malika and she breaks down into tears. Saba’s face looked distorted and a debate started with many people thinking that the actress has done botox on her face. The “botox crying face” pictures also went viral.
The director of Pamaal has addressed this situation. He said that sometimes the angles and lighting in the scene are not good and actors also ask to change the clips. But in this case, though the lighting was not right, the scene looked very raw and real. Thus they let it go on-air and people started questioning if something was wrong with Saba’s face. The problem actually lied with camera angles.
Ayaz Samoo is an actor and host who has been working in the industry for many years now. He has struggled a lot to reach where he is today and he is known for his intellect, wit and comic timing. He was a guest on Hina Niazi’s show Suno To Sahi and he spoke about his journey and career.
Ayaz Samoo spoke about his real age. The actor said that he has never hidden his age and he is okay speaking about it. His google age is correct and he is 38 years old. He shared that he looks so young as he eats properly and never overdoes it and he likes to remain positive in life.
This is what he shared:
Ayaz Samoo was asked if male actors also get botox and fillers done. He said that yes like women, men are also getting such procedures done. Many actors have internationally opted for such procedures. He quoted how Zac Efron has changed his appearance from the time of his debut.
Pakistani actors have also allegedly done procedures.
Ayaz Samoo, however, said that he has still not gotten anything done and even his hair is real.
Jama Taqseem is a drama currently on air on Hum TV. The show is dealing with many themes related to the joint family system. One track that blew up is how cousins are not real siblings and sometimes people do not recognize harassment that is silently happening in our own households. Sidra and Zeeshan are two characters played by young actors Nazeeha Zainab and Elahi Bux Khan. The track was handled sensitively and both the young stars did a great job.
Now, they have worked together for a fashion shoot and fans are not happy. They have done a a bridal shoot for a makeup artist. They both look great but fans feel the timing is not right for the shoot as their track is all about not ending up together. The shoot is separate and it has nothing to do with Jama Taqseem.
This is what the makeup artist had to say about the shoot. She wants people to separate the characters and actors. She also added that this shoot has nothing to do with the drama:
Fans of Jama Taqseem are not happy. One fan wrote, “Bad timing.” Another added, “Yes they are actors but they must know such shoots once again romanticize forced marriage in this case.” One said, “Don’t romanticize them.” This is the reaction:
Jama Taqseem is a drama that is being loved by millions. The show is about the reality of the joint family system and how toxicities run in such systems in the name of culture. The show is being followed by millions and many South Asian women are able to relate to all the tracks shown in the story.
Laila is finally going to get her dream job while a complicated situation arises at home. Both Laila and Qais’s parents are in her house and the in-laws finally have a showdown. Laila’s mother Zubiya calls out her daughter’s in-laws for their wrong and orthodox approach towards life. She did not back down and we finally saw Laila’s mother in Jama Taqseem defending her right to freedom.
This is how the showdown went:
Fans are loving how Zubiya dealt with Qais’s parents. One fan wrote, “Laila’s mother rocked while Qais’s parents shocked.” Another added, “Amazing message conveyed by Laila’s mother that a daughter’s parents are also important.” One said, “The conversation between Laila and Qais’s parents shows the importance of education.” Here is the reaction:
Nida Yasir is a senior Pakistani television host and former actor. She boasts a strong Instagram following of 2.6 million. Nida has been hosting Good Morning Pakistan for around 17 years on ARY Digital. Besides this, she has also served as a successful film and TV producer with projects like Wrong No., Mehrunisa V Lub U, Nadaniyan, and Chakkar. Nida Yasir is married to the renowned Pakistani actor and director Yasir Nawaz. The couple has three children — Sila, Fareed, and Balaj.
Recently, Nida Yasir once again made headlines on social media after she conducted a makeup correction session with Babar Zaheer and Beenish Pervaiz, who are expert makeup artists and stylists. Nida invited young and pretty girls to the show and had their makeup corrected on camera.
However, fans and social media users did not appreciate Nida Yasir’s way of presenting the girls on television, especially while pointing out their makeup mistakes. Many also criticized Nida Yasir herself for wearing excessive and poorly done makeup. One user wrote, “Beenish has done such a classy makeup look, but Nida Yasir doesn’t look natural because she has used a white base, which doesn’t match her complexion.” Another fan said, “Nida’s own contouring looks like a beard on her face.” Someone else commented, “Nida has applied so much blush over a large area of her cheeks that it looks like an apple.” Another user challenged the makeup artist to “match Nida’s white face with her tan hands and feet, and also make sleek hair without extensions.” A few requested Nida Yasir to wash her face instead of ridiculing young models. Read the comments:
Mehmood Akhtar is a versatile Pakistani television and film actor known for his remarkable and memorable performances in numerous hit PTV dramas. His notable works include Tum Kon Piya, Mere Meharbaan, Gul-e-Rana, Be Zuban, Hawaain, Aasmano Pe Likha, Kashkol, and many others. Mehmood Akhtar is currently settled in Canada. He left Pakistan years ago but visits his homeland whenever he misses it. He is currently staying in Karachi.
Recently, senior PTV actor Mehmood Akhtar appeared on Samaa TV’s talk show Gup Shab, hosted by Vasay Chaudhary. During the show, he opened up about how Pakistani dramas are being ruined by Western agendas and fundings.
Speaking on the matter, Mehmood Akhtar said, “I have witnessed all the transitions, in almost everything, but back then, our dramas were truly good. We had well-written stories. Then came the digests (story magazines), which ruined our stories. Now, there’s a big scam in our society— budgets are being funded by the West, which is destroying our society. They send money for specific kinds of stories to be produced, agenda based scripts are being written and no one is paying heed to it, and the drama makers and viewers are happy with it. But if such topics continue to be promoted, what kind of society will we have in the future?” Here is the link to the video:
Sanwal Yaar Piya is Geo TV’s most-watched prime-time drama serial, featuring a stellar cast including Durefishan Saleem, Ahmed Ali Akbar, Feroze Khan, Mehmood Aslam, and others. It is written by Hashim Nadeem, directed by Danish Nawaz, and produced by 7th Sky Entertainment, the drama revolves around three main characters — Sanwal, Yaar, and Piya. The story follows a young man named Sanwal who loves Piya, a girl of his locality, who likes her class fellow Aliyar. The love story between Aliyar, Sanwal, and Piya, played by Feroze Khan, Ahmed Ali Akbar, and Durefishan Saleem.
So far, 16 episodes of the drama have been aired and the recent episodes introduced Sassi, played by Sidra Niazi, who is Sanwal’s love interest.
Sanwal Yaar Piya viewers are loving the background of Sanwal’s love, and the entry of Sassi with many wanting him to end with his old love. Majority is still rooting for Sanwal and Piya and a few are also saying that Sanwal looks good with both. Fans are also liking Sidra Niazi’s looks. One wrote, “Sanwal and the other girl have good chemistry, while Dure seems boring.” A fan said, “Sanwal looks good with the other cute girl, and Duree and Feroze Khan are of the same type.” One fan stated, “It seems Sanwal likes both girls—he misses one and talks to the other.” Another praised his chemistry with Sassi, saying, “The other girl looks better with Sanwal”. A few said that if Piya doesn’t marry Sanwal, they’ll protest and demand to remove Aliyar. Many also pleaded with the writer, saying Piya should actually end up with Sanwal and that they want a happy ending for the two, otherwise they’ll file a case against the writer. Read comments:
Sarmad Khoosat is an excellent Pakistani actor and director who is known for his hit dramas both as actor and director. His notable dramas as actor are Teri Raza, Baaghi, Pardes, Dil Muhallay Ki Haveli and Shashlik. His popular dramas as director are Shehr e Zaat, Humsafar, Pani Jesa Piyar, Manto and Noor Ul Ain. Currently, Sarmad Khoosat is working on his upcoming film. Sarmad Khoosat is the son of veteran Pakistani actor Irfan Khoosat.
Recently, Sarmad Khoosat has given a short interview to the journalist and YouTuber Ambreen Fatima in Lahore. In the interview he talked about Mahira Khan and Fawad Khan.
Talking about it , Sarmad Khoosat said, “Yes they are looking so beautiful together in the film. I have just seen their first song. Whenever Mahira Khan and Fawad Khan are together on the screen, it always feels like fireworks. I could not reach to the promotional event due to my sickness but I m looking forward to it and Neelofar will be a successful venture. Mahira Khan and Fawad Khan are beautiful inside out, not like many others who portray to be good but are not the same. I will definitely work with them again but there is no timeline for that. I think we should never say never, so I will look forward to it. I am sure their movie will do good.”
Biryani is an ARY Digital romantic comedy drama series produced by Fahad Mustafa and Dr. Ali Kazmi under the banner of Big Bang Productions. It is written by Zafar Mairaj—who previously penned Kabli Pulao and Dampukht—and directed by Cheekh fame Badar Mehmood. The story follows an innocent and obedient boy who falls in love with an educated, lively girl he meets at university. The cast includes Ramsha Khan, Khushhal Khan, Sarwat Gilani, Yousaf Bashir Qureshi, Javed Rizvi, Mahnoor Parvez, Farzana Munir, Laila Wasti, and others.
So far, twenty-five episodes of Biryani have aired on ARY Digital. In the recent episodes, Gul Meher asks Nisa to call off her engagement with Rashid Bhai and marry Mir Meeran instead. However, Nisa refuses and asks her fiancé Rashid to trust her.
The recent plot twist has received mixed reactions from the audience, with many viewers expressing concern for Rashid Bhai. One fan said, “If in the ending Nisa and Meeran get together or get married, I will feel really bad — it would be an injustice to Rashid because Nisa is always asking for trust, while Meeran is not that trustworthy.” Another commented, “I want Nisa and Rashid Bhai to end up together. Meeran needs to properly get together with Gul and live his life. He betrayed Nisa and didn’t tell her about his marriage. He was having an affair.” A fan expressed concern, saying, “Nisa is playing with the emotions of Rashid Bhai, this is not good. He is very sweet and simple.” Another praised Rashid’s character, saying, “Rashid Bhai is perfect husband material — caring, a very good friend, and understanding.” Read comments:
Pamaal is a drama that is airing on Green TV. Starring Saba Qamar and Usman Mukhtar in lead roles, it is a drama written by Zanjabeel Asim Shah and directed by Khizer Idrees. The debates on this show are increasing with every episode. Some people are siding with Raza as they think there is nothing wrong with being possessive while some think Raza is a narcissist and support Malika.
The two episodes this week were all about Malika’s mother giving her lessons. She is trying to teach her how to live with a demanding husband and to maintain peace with Raza. Pamaal is thought provoking and it is showcasing how toxicity from a husband’s side is pretty much an accepted norm in our society.
This is how Malika and her mother interacted in Pamaal:
Fans are praising Malika’s mother and her wisdom. One fan wrote, “Malika’s mother is the best character in the show.” Another added, “If all mothers teach such lessons, no home will break.” One said, “Malika’s mother is very wise.” Here is the reaction:
Sajal Aly and Ahad Raza Mir starred together as Zubiya and Asfandyar in the hit drama Yakeen Ka Safar. They also started dating and eventually got married after meeting on the sets of that drama. The marriage did not work and they both got divorced later. However, Sahad fans have always shared love for the duo and they feel bad that the two will never work together again.
Sajal Aly and Ahad Raza Mir worked together in Yakeen Ka Safar, Ye Dil Mera and their last project together was Dhoop Ki Deewar. The show was commissioned by Zee5 and released on that platform. Pakistanis were not able to watch the show at the time but it looks like Sahad fans now have the opportunity to watch it online.
Dhoop Ki Deewar is finally available on YouTube. The show has been released on Zindagi YouTube channel and the first episode is out. Fans can finally witness the duo in one show again. The show also has Manzar Sehbai, Samina Ahmed, Zeb Rehman, Samiya Mumtaz, Savera Nadeem, Adnan Jaffar, Raza Talish and Zara Tareen in the cast. It was written by Umera Ahmed and directed by Haseeb Hassan.
Here is the first episode:
Fans are excited to watch Sajal Aly and Ahad Raza Mir together again. One fan wrote, “Nazar lag gayi inko.” Another added, “Finally watching these two together after a century.” One said, “Great writing by Umera and what a direction by Haseeb Hassan.” Here is the reaction:
Pamaal is a drama that has stirred a lot of debate on social media. Fans have a lot to say about Malika and Raza, the two lead characters who have divided fans with their actions and reactions. Saba Qamar and Usman Mukhtar have both outdone themselves as leads. Raza is shown as a narcissistic husband whose moods change like the monsoon season.
The writer of Pamaal, Zanjabeel Asim Shah, has spoken about the character of Raza. She said that he is reflecting nearly all the husbands of our society. We all know someone like him around us. She added that the honeymoon period is a magical time but couples do encounter problems after that. Raza’s character is a combo of both good and bad husbands. He is loving but at the same time controlling. She added that in the 90s especially, husbands were like that. They used to be controlling but women of today will never take it.
This is what she shared:
Zanjabeel Asim Shah revealed that she knew people will be divided about Pamaal. She shared that she knew many would think Raza is okay. She said that she knew the younger generation would hate Raza but the older ones will think he is not wrong. She added that she also tried to teach something which her own daughters will not agree with through this drama. She thinks women should have patience which she tried to teach as a lesson. Do not hastily take decisions and try to save your marriage and relationship.
Iffat Omar is an actress, model and host. The starlet is known for her bold opinions and from never backing down about her thoughts. She has not been working in dramas nowadays as she is not happy with the kind of scripts being made and the roles she was being offered. She was a guest on Mazaq Raat and spoke about love, life and her career.
Iffat Omar has been in the industry for around three decades now. She has ruled both as a model and an actress. She revealed that despite being in the industry for so long, she has no friends here. There are some people who she thinks can be called mentors as she considers them above her but no friends. She added that a friend will stand by you through thick and thin but it is difficult for people in showbiz to do that. It is difficult for people here to take a stand for you.
This is what she shared:
The actress also spoke about crazy love. She was very realistic and said that this concept of dying for love does not make sense. No one ever dies for anyone. People move on and that is the reality of the world. Everyone lives their written life and destiny. She also said that she does not like losers who start whining that they would die.
Danish Nawaz is an actor, director and producer. He has been known for his comic roles and fans have always loved his funny side and the roles he has done as an actor. He shocked the world with how good he was as a director when he did serious dramas like Kashf, Jafaa and Sanwal Yaar Piya. Everyone he has worked with as a director has praised his talent.
Danish Nawaz shared that he has not been directing Ramadan dramas due to spiritual reasons. He was the man behind hits like Chupke Chupke and Hum Tum. He said that he feels Ramadan is a spiritual month but shooting a Ramadan drama takes up your whole day. He was able to fast but he was not able to perform his prayers as much. Thus he has stopped directing Ramadan dramas.
This is what he shared:
Danish Nawaz also shared his experience of shooting Sanwal Yaar Piya during the Indo-Pak war. He shared that it was a unique experience. The war was going on and he was shooting a drama. Everyone had their worries especially Durefishan Saleem who was shooting in Karachi while her family was in Lahore. Drones were falling in Lahore and she was worried. But they continued their work and now the drama is airing.
Zanjabeel Asim Shah is a star writer who has given some of the biggest hit dramas in the last decade. Pyar Ke Sadqay, Noor Jahan, Sher, Bismil and the currently on-air Pamaal are all written by her. She is known to understand the audience and she writes dramas and stories that always resonate with the audience.
Zanjabeel Asim Shah sat down with Aamna Haider Isani and she spoke about her life, marriage and how she became who she is today. The writer revealed that she hails from Hyderabad and she had a bit of a complicated upbringing as her father passed away when she was young and a relative of hers whom she calls Amma brought her up. She grew up around a big family and she had to adjust after she entered her teenage years as she had to move back with her own mother. She also revealed that she used to be a lazy student till 8th standard as her adoptive family treated her like a princess. She started becoming serious about studies after she passed 8th standard.
This is what she shared:
Zanjabeel Asim Shah got married at the age of 21. She appreciated her husband and the warmth and confidence he brought into her life. She added that looking back she sees how she was really young. Today you cannot even think about marrying a 21 year old. She revealed that after 12 years of marriage and two daughters, her husband was diagnosed with cancer and he passed away soon after. He empowered her and taught her how to fight the world in his last days.
Here is her story:
Zanjabeel also revealed how her husband empowered her. He taught her how to drive, how to repair the generator and how to write cheques. After his diagnosis, she one day came home after having a bad encounter with a male driver on the road. She told her husband how he was staring at her. Her husband taught her to stare back. He told her to never back down and stand her ground, whatever the circumstances may be.
Sidra Niazi is a gorgeous and popular Pakistani television artist known for her hit TV appearances. She is admired for both her looks and acting. Her notable television dramas include Sukoon, Pyaar Tou Warh Gaya, Mehshar, Khushbo Mein Basay Khat, Samjhota, Zakham, Dhoka and Inaam e Mohabbat. Nowadays, fans are loving her in the Jinn Ki Shadi Unki Shadi and Sanwal Yaar Piya.
Her recent appearance in Sanwal Yaar Piya as Sanwal’s former love interest, Sassi, sparked a debate on social media, where many fans compared her flawless and beautiful looks to Katrina Kaif and other actresses. In the scene, Sidra Niazi looks stunning in a saree. Her outfit resembles Katrina Kaif’s iconic Chikni Chameli look. Here is the link to the video:
Many Pakistani and Indian fans are comparing Sidra Niazi’s looks with Katrina Kaif. One fan commented that she resembles Katrina Kaif and that her facial features are quite similar. Another fan called her the “Pakistani Katrina,” while one admirer said she looks like Shraddha Kapoor. One Sanwal Yaar Piya viewer also compared her to Yami Gautam. Rest all the fans praised her beauty and said that she is even prettier than the main lead. Read the comments:
Ayeza Khan and Danish Taimoor make an adorable celebrity couple in the industry. Both are phenomenal artists who have established themselves as brilliant actors. Ayeza Khan has around 14.8 million followers on Instagram, while Danish Taimoor has about 8.8 million. The couple got married in 2014 and have two adorable children together. Recently, Danish Taimoor received praise for his performance in Sher, while Ayeza Khan was loved for her role in Humraaz.
Currently, Danish Taimoor and Ayeza Khan are in the USA for fundraising events. During a recent press talk in New Jersey, Ayeza Khan shared some interesting insights regarding Sher.
When Danish Taimoor said, “Sher’s asylum part wasn’t difficult for me; I actually enjoyed playing it. I even loved delivering those lines,” Ayeza Khan replied, “Half of the scenes were his, and half of the lines were his! The ones where you scared others were all yours. I’ve read the script, so I know what was written and what he improvised.” Danish also admitted that he had added a few things in the script. Ayeza Khan further added that no actor can deliver a great performance without fully embracing their role, saying that one has to experience the character’s pain to portray it effectively.” Here is the link to the video
Saif Ali Khan is an emerging media star, software engineer, and amateur singer who recently rose to fame after appearing on ARY Digital’s reality show Tamasha. He gained popularity soon after his introduction in the first episode of Tamasha 4. Saif Ali Khan faced tough competition in the Tamasha house and eventually emerged as the winner. He received immense praise and a significant social media following.
Saif Ali Khan recently gave an interview to Sunday Times, where he opened up about the tough days he spent in the Tamasha house. He also briefly talked about his fight with his best friend, Kanwal.
Talking about his Tamasha days, he said, “I didn’t expect that I would gain so much popularity through it. If people think that we knew what was happening outside the house, it’s not true — we had no idea. We didn’t know the time; we were getting very little food. I lost 9 kg, which means we were given a very small quantity of food. I had no idea what was happening in the world. In the house, I made friends, and with those who weren’t becoming friends, I took a stand against them. We fought because we were frustrated. After spending 60 days there, a point came where conflicts happened. There was also bullying in the house.”
Talking about his fight with Kanwal, he said, “I didn’t want to fight. I’m genuinely a friendly person with my friends — I don’t argue with them. I had to maintain strictness in the house, which led to the conflict, but everything is fine now. We fought as part of the game; there are no personal issues. Everything is fine between all the contestants now.”
Javeria Saud is a confident and talented Pakistani celebrity known for her vocal and straightforward personality. Fans admire her candid responses to various media controversies. Her notable dramas include Yeh Zindagi Hai, Nand, Paristan, Baby Baji, Baby Baji Ki Bahuwain, Muhabbat Starangi, Bajjo, Bahar Nagar, and Muhabbat Aur Mehngai. She is married to Saud Qasmi, and together they have two adorable children, Jannat and Ibrahim.
Today, Javeria Saud appeared on Madeha Naqvi’s morning show Subh Ka Samaa, which airs on Samaa TV. During the show, she talked about a major red flag that can indicate a cheating husband.
Talking about it, she said, “If married couples seem perfect in real life, or if a husband takes too much care of his wife—expresses excessive love, provides everything before she even asks—it often means there’s an extramarital affair behind it. He might be spending so much money as compensation so that his wife doesn’t pay attention to his outside affairs. This happens with many ordinary people I know. Whenever there’s too much perfection, there’s usually something fishy. Even when my husband suddenly behaves very sweetly, I ask him what’s behind it—because there’s always some reason for his good behavior. Otherwise, he’s just normal.” Here is the link to the video:
Junaid Khan is a versatile and talented Pakistani artist who began his career in music. He was the lead vocalist of the Pakistani rock band Call before transitioning to acting, where he established himself as a brilliant performer. His notable dramas include Kashf, Ishq Tamasha, Sun Yara, Khassara, Kumzarf, Silsilay, and others. He recently received immense praise for his portrayal of Waleed in Green Entertainment’s hit drama series Do Kinaray. Nowadays, he’s getting appreciation in Case No 9.
Junaid Khan celebrates his birthday on November 2. Every year, he hosts a grand birthday dinner for his friends and colleagues from the industry. This year, he invited his friends at the Chinese restaurant Kaorou Grill. Celebrities such as Ushna Shah, Nadia Khan, Nida Yasir, Yasir Nawaz, Shagufta Ejaz, Mariyam Nafees, Abdullah Kadwani, Ayesha Omar, Khaled Anam, Aijaz Aslam, Hina Bayat, and many others were spotted at the celebration. Today, Junaid Khan shared adorable pictures from his grand star studded birthday dinner and thanked his friends for joining him on his special day. Here are the pictures:
Ramsha Khan is currently one of the top stars of Pakistan. She has been very confident about her script choices and she has worked in different stories like Ishqiya, Ghissi Pitti Mohabbat, Sinf e Aahan, Hum Tum and Duniyapur. She is currently starring in Biryani which is getting good viewership. She spoke to Dr Ridah Khan about her career and she had a lot to share.
Ramsha Khan is a performer who has not just appeared in dramas and films. She has also performed live. She has done dance performances and she has also hosted big award shows like Hum Awards. She revealed in the interview that she is an introvert and feels anxiety on stage. She said that she had prepared well recently when she performed with Shuja Asad but after seeing 8000 people in attendance, she was puzzled for a second.
Ramsha shared that it is not a good feeling and she always pushes herself in such situations so she can overcome this anxiety. She revealed that she has hosted big shows and though she looks confident on the outside, her hands are always shaking. She is able to mask it well and people are not able to guess how difficult it is for her.
Minal Khan is among the top stars of Pakistan. A child artist who became a superstar in front of our eyes, Minal is now a mother to son Hassan Ahsan Ikram. She has been raising her baby and thus she has not been actively working in dramas for some time. The baby boy turned two and the family made sure to make the occasion special for the little boy.
Minal was accompanied by her own family as well as her in-laws as she threw a Minions themed birthday party for her baby. Ahsan looked sharp in eastern attire as Minal also chose eastern. Aiman Khan also attended her nephew’s birthday celebration with her family. Check out some sweet moments from Hassan’s birthday:
Aamina Sheikh is a very talented star of Pakistan. She started her career behind the camera and she later worked as a model. She later transitioned to acting and she has done some of the most successful dramas of Pakistan. She was on a break from working and she is now back with a bang as she stars as Advocate Beenish in Case No. 9. She has also worked in Pakistan’s first ever Netflix Original and it is yet to be released.
Jo Bache Hain Sang Samait Lo is an upcoming series which is produced by MD Productions. It stars Ahad Raza Mir, Iqra Aziz, Mahira Khan, Fawad Khan, Sanam Saeed, Aamina Shekh, Bilal Ashraf, Hamza Ali Abbasi and Maya Ali among others. It was meant to be released this year but it has been stuck due to political tensions between India and Pakistan, since Netflix headquarters in South Asia is based in India.
Aamina Sheikh spoke about the release delay. She said she is happy that her drama Case No. 9 came before the Netflix series as our drama is our main medium of entertainment. She added that Jo Bache Hain Sang Samait Lo has been made in a great manner and this is something she can tell as an insider. She is also happy about how fans guessed why the series was delayed despite makers not making any announcement. She added that Jo Bache Hain Sang Samait Lo will be for a global audience and the shooting has been completed.
Samiya Hijab is a TikToker and influencer who rose to fame after she filed a case against her ex-fiance for trying to kidnap her. She went viral on social media and she was fighting for the rights of all the girls and their safety. Later on, she made an out of court settlement with the person and she has been in Dubai since then.
Samiya Hijab has been in Dubai. She has shared many images and videos where she was having fun around Dubai. The influencer has been under fire for wearing revealing clothes and sharing videos which are being considered bold. This is the content that she has been posting on her social media and she has received criticism for it.
Samiya has now alleged that the public is the reason for her clothes getting shorter. She said that the mindset of people is why her clothes have gotten shorter. She has left Pakistan and she is away from her mother. She referenced Rajab Butt and said that people did not forgive him either. She added that the whole society, government and everyone is responsible for how she is living.
The internet is once again calling her out for her bizarre logic. One person wrote, “Wah shampy wah.” Another added, “Now this is also our fault that you are wearing revealing clothes.” One said, “This is a lack of accountability.” Here is the reaction:
Meri Bahuain is a drama airing on Hum TV. The show has gained massive popularity for its masala content. The saas-bahu themes incorporated with some shocking elements are getting the show big numbers on TRP charts and YouTube views. The show has a big track going on about Fabiha’s mother welcoming a child in her 40s. This track was also heavily sensationalized by the drama makers.
Meri Bahuain finally saw Fabiha’s mother give birth. The delivery scene was pretty dramatic and something which is usually avoided on Pakistani television. The lady has pains and she is transferred to the hospital. She gave birth to a boy and Fabiha is informed about her brother being born.
Here is the scene that is raising eyebrows:
The internet is not happy with showing such a scene in Meri Bahuain. One viewer wrote, “This is what our drama makers did in the early 2000s and people stopped watching dramas.” Another added, “This could have been avoided.” One said, “People watch dramas with their kids. Why are they showing such a scene.” Here is the criticism:
Saleem Sheikh is a star who comes from a showbiz family. Javed Sheikh, Behroze Sabzwari, Shahroz Sabzwari, Momal Sheikh and Shahzad Sheikh are all the stars who come from his family. Saleem himself is a big name in acting and fans love to watch him in dramas in different roles. The star is blessed with three beautiful daughters and he is celebrating a beautiful moment now.
Saleem Sheikh’s daughter Selena Sheikh just got engaged. The ceremony was beautiful and all the family members came to join them. Fawad Khan was also spotted at the ceremony. Saleem Sheikh has shared pictures from his daughter’s engagement ceremony with his fans. Congratulations to the happy couple on this new journey and may they find a happy and peaceful forever together:
Sanam Saeed is an actress whom people have loved since her debut. She has done some very impactful characters in her career. The starlet was not working on television and she recently made a comeback with Main Manto Nahi Hoon. She played Mariya Chauhan who was amongst a handful of characters who were loved throughout the show. Sanam has now shared a BTS and fans are loving it.
Main Manto Nahi Hoon became shrouded in controversy as the love story between a teacher and student was too unpalatable for fans. No one wanted to see Manto and Mehmal together. Mehmal was shipped far more with the villain of the dama Farhad than she was with Manto Sir. Everyone wanted to see Sanam Saeed and Humayun Saeed together.
Sanam Saeed has now shared a fun BTS which fans wanted to see as an ending.
Sanam Saeed shared a fun clip where Sir Manto accepts Miss Mariya’s love and puts a ring on her finger. This is the alternate ending which Main Manto Nahi Hoon fans wanted:
Fans are loving this alternate ending. One fan wrote, “This would have made so much sense.” Another added, “Sir Manto would have looked far more graceful.” One said, “This is the ending we wanted.” Here is the reaction:
Sania Saeed is a senior Pakistani television actress known for her versatile acting and powerful performances. She began her career in the late 1980s with theatre. Her notable dramas are Aahat, Sitara Aur Mehrunissa, Zaibunnissa, Sang e Mar Mar, Sang e Mah, Ae Dil and others.
Recently, Sania Saeed appeared in Faces of Pakistan’s podcast, hosted by Aftab. In the podcast, she opened up about elderly women of industry, financial independence and relationships.
Talking about elder women stories, she said, “We have very few stories written for elderly women because this reflects our society and how women are perceived. Women are often seen merely as child-bearing objects — they’re objectified. For many, a woman is only considered attractive in her youth because it’s the time when she is “Sellable”. That’s why they don’t want to tell the story of a 35-year-old woman. There’s a problematic attitude toward women — they want her to retire at 35, when in reality, her story begins after that age. I’ve also never played my own age in my career. Even in my youth, I was made to play a mother’s role.”
Talking about the relationship between men and women and gender roles, she said, “Communication is the major issue — the lack of communication and interaction between men and women causes most of the problems. We were in Australia attending a festival — people were dancing and everyone was having fun. A friend asked me, ‘You always say there should be a friendly, constructive environment between men and women — what does that mean?’ I pointed to the festival and said, ‘This is what I mean. There are cultural norms here: you can’t touch anyone; even if a girl falls, you can’t touch her till the ambulance arrives. These norms are shaped by culture. You don’t invade others’ privacy or interfere while they’re doing their job. Let them be, let them have fun, and just be yourself.”
Talking about financial independence, she said, “Economic independence is very important for women — there’s no question about it. It means that women should have a talent or skill that can be monetized. When you look at the structure and fabric of society, decision-making power stems from financial independence. In the case of an accident or any mishap, a financially independent woman can stand on her own. But when she is dependent, the power to make decisions slips from her hands — she can’t even make choices for her own children. Economic independence brings knowledge and decision-making power because when you go out and meet people, you learn and grow. Women are complete, functioning human beings with abilities that need to be utilized — but instead, we keep them confined at home and because of this many women outside are facing problems, like on Afghanistan, there are no female doctors to serve.”
Aamina Sheikh is a renowned Pakistani actress who is celebrated for her powerful performances in dramas like Maat, Pakeeza, Umme Kulsoom, Main Abdul Qadir Hoon, Uraan, and Daam. After her divorce from actor Mohib Mirza, she took a seven-year break from the media industry and moved abroad along with her daughter Missa. During her time away, she focused on her personal life and later remarried. Recently, she made a much-awaited comeback with the drama Case No. 9. Fans are applauding her return and praising her acting.
Recently, Amina Sheikh made an appearance in Maliha Rehman’s YouTube show where she talked about her personal life in detail.
Talking about it, Amina Sheikh said, “I have revealed all the reasons behind quitting acting. I went through a major transition in my personal life. Yes, divorce was a major reason — my marriage didn’t work out. I had a baby in my arms and needed time to recover from everything. I also had opportunities abroad; I am a U.S. citizen, my daughter is a citizen, and my family was already settled there, so moving to the U.S. was a convenient option. My personal life was deeply connected to the media industry, which is why I needed a complete break from it. So much drama and toxicity were happening around me that I couldn’t process. I had to protect my baby while nursing her, so I went to the U.S. for a while. My family supported me immensely — they helped me restructure my thoughts and realize that I had lost so much time, and it was time to take action and rebuild myself. With their support, I found my own space. Later, I moved to Dubai, where I was introduced to Umer. Our families were involved, and things went smoothly. It was my parents’ guidance and involvement that made it an intentional and practical decision — not an impulsive one.”
Talking about keeping her family private, Amina Sheikh said, “I don’t want to expose my family for my own instant gratification or social media kick. Because of the nature of my career, I’m not just another mom proudly posting about her child. I come from a different realm — my audience isn’t just fellow school mothers; there’s a whole drama attached, and people know my journey. My path has been very different from other mothers, and that’s fine — they have their own lives. But I choose not to post about my child. I also don’t have any private social media handles. It’s risky, and I’m simply not inclined toward that.”
Pakistan Idol is the newly launched musical reality show based on the format of American Idol which is the world’s most famous musical reality show. Previously, season 1 of Pakistan Idol aired around 11 years ago. The show airs on multiple channels including Green Entertainment, Geo and PTV Home. Fawad Khan, Zeb Bangash, Rahat Fateh Ali Khan, and Bilal Maqsood are judging the show.
Now, the Pakistan Idol has entered into the Theatre round where the competition is being held between the selected contestants. So far, 10 episodes of Pakistan Idol have been aired and fans have been witnessing great performances by the talented young upcoming artists. This week multiple people impress audience with their excellent singing.
Rouhan Abbas
Rouhan Abbas sang Mikaal Hassan band’s classical song Rabba Mere Haal Da Mehram Tu, and it was the perfect rendition from the singer.
Simal Nafees
Simal Nafees sang Main Tere Sang Kaisy Chalun Sajna by Madam Noor Jahan in her beautiful and soothing voice. The best part of her performance was Rahat Fateh Ali Khan gave her a standing ovation.
Muhammad Minam
Muhammad Minam sang ghazal Ghuncha e Shouq Bhar na Jaey Kahin by Mehdi Hassan and judges thoroughly enjoyed his performance. His video on YouTube got good views and a lot of appreciation on YouTube.
Zain Baloch
Zain Baloch sang Tufail Niazi’s Laai Be Qadraan Naal Yaari, in his own style, which was loved by audiences and judges. His video also got good views in a day.
Saadat Samoo
Saadat Samoo sang Mehdi Hassan’s Ghazal Aaye Kuch Abr in a classic way, adding a soft pop touch to it, and his performance was loved by Bilal Maqsood.
Faizan Qureshi
Faizan Qureshi sang a beautiful song Chalo Yunhi Roothay Raho by Mehdi Hassan in a beautiful old pop style. His performance was loved by fans.
Samya Gohar
Samya Gohar sang Main Te Mera Dilber Jani. Her soothing voice was loved by the fans and among the judges, Fawad Khan loved her performance:
Rawish Rabab
Rawish Rabab is being loved for her vocals’ resemblance with Noor Jahan. She also sang Noor Jahan’s song Jis Din SE Piya Dukh Dey gaey. Her performance got great views and was loved by judges. Indian fans also loved her voice:
Marina Khan is one of Pakistan’s most celebrated senior actors. She is also known for her direction. The actor rose to fame in the 1980s with her iconic roles in classic PTV dramas such as Tanhaiyaan, Dhoop Kinare, and Nijaat. Her other notable dramas are Dilruba, Aulad, Yahya, Bandish and others. Fans also loved her direction in the dramas serial Dastak. She is currently judging Pakistani actors’ acting in TV review show Kya Drama Hai.
Recently, Marina Khan criticized Talha Chahour for his Punjabi accent in the drama Jama Taqseem during the TV review show Kya Drama Hai, saying that his Punjabi dialect is evident in his speech.
Talking about it, Marina Khan said, “Talha has to be very careful now because his Punjabi accent was quite strong this time. I mean, it could be felt in his dialogues when he was talking to Laila in anger and emotions because that’s when he has lost control over his Urdu accent. He should avoid speaking in Punjabi style especially when the makers have shown an Urdu speaking family. The way he was saying Leyla Leyla in a Punjabi style, it didn’t sit well with me” Here is the link to the video from Kya Drama Hai’s drama review:
This is Talha Chahour’s scene from Jama Taqseem on which Marina Khan hinted at:
Zahid Ahmed is a versatile Pakistani TV actor known for his powerful performances in hit dramas like Besharam, Pukaar, Tau Dil Ka Kiya Hua, Visaal, Ishq Zahe Naseeb, and Mohabbat Tujhe Alvida. He is currently earning praise for his role in Dil Dhoondta Hai Phir Wohi. The actor also boasts a strong Instagram following of 1.4 million. He often talks about religion and shares his thoughts on faith.
Recently, in a podcast with Ahmed Ali Butt, he sparked debate by criticizing social media inventors and digital creators. Zahid has now responded to his controversial statement about social media content creators on Instagram.
Addressing the matter, Zahid said, “In the podcast, I was talking about the inventors of social media platforms, not digital creators. I called them Jahannumi, which was wrong of me. I’m embarrassed because I spoke too emotionally. I have no right to decide who goes to Jannat or Jahannum — that’s Allah’s job. It was important for me to correct myself because I influence many young people, and I don’t want to send out a wrong message regarding Deen.” Here is the link to the video:
Social media users are sharing mixed reactions to Zahid Ahmed’s recent U-turn. Many of his fans are praising him for admitting his mistake and publicly apologizing, saying that it takes real courage to accept one’s fault and correct it. They are calling him a “great person” for showing humility. However, others are mocking him by saying that “his software has been updated,” implying that he changed his stance only after realizing he had gone too far. Meanwhile, some users are criticizing both Zahid Ahmed and TikTokers, claiming that both are on the wrong path. Some are bashing the digital creators for not understanding what he said. Read the comments:
Zara Noor Abbas is an actress who comes from a family of great artists. Bushra Ansari, Asma Abbas and Neelam Basheer on her mother’s side and her husband Asad Siddiqui and uncle-in-law Adnan Siddiqui are all popular actors. Zara started acting later on after she got married to Asad and she has become a prominent name in the fraternity.
Zara Noor Abbas is hosting a show called Momsense and she has been interviewing Dads this season. She invited her uncle-in-law and superstar Adnan Siddiqui. She was wearing an off-the shoulder top and a skirt as the host and she questioned him on his parenting theory. The outfit choice has sparked criticism now.
This is what Zara Noor Abbas was wearing:
The internet is fuming as Zara chose the outfit while her uncle-in-law was the guest. One said, “You would look pretty even if you do not show your shoulder.” Another added, “She has also started showing skin.” One said, “You should have respected your uncle-in-law and not worn such an outfit.” This was the criticism:
Zahid Ahmed and Saba Qamar are two stars who are known for their strong performances and their ability to get under the skin of complex characters. The duo are great friends and they have worked together in a film, a drama and a telefilm. Many of their fans have loved to see them together and they want to watch more from their side.
Saba Qamar has been in the news lately for her statement regarding Karachi. She said Astaghfirullah to the prospect of moving to Karachi and Karachiites have been unhappy about this statement.
Zahid Ahmed reacted to Saba Qamar’s statement and said that Saba is a strong women. She does not care about any trolling. She is okay if people say something. He added that taking a statement out of context and making it viral has become a trend nowadays.
This is what he said:
Faysal Quraishi has also spoken about Saba Qamar’s statement regarding Karachi. He said that Karachi is his city and it has given him everything. But he knows how many of his friends have moved to other cities. The traffic is unsafe, roads are unsanitary and there is no regard for law. The city is in shambles, something you will not witness in Punjab or anywhere else.
Here is what he said:
Mustafa Qureshi also spoke about the importance of Karachi. He said that all cities of Pakistan make it special and he comes from Hyderabad and gave most of his youth to Lahore. He now lives in Karachi and he loves all cities. He added that Karachi is the city of Quaid e Azam Mohammad Ali Jinnah which gives it an edge.
His statement:
Hina Bayat Khawaja came up with a beautiful explanation. She said that we ned to embrace our differences. The starlet added that the country is like a home and cities are like different rooms. Every room has a different scent and it should be embraced as it is:
Mahira Khan is the biggest star of Pakistan. She started her career as a VJ and she later transitioned towards acting. She is among a handful of stars who have been successful both on television and in cinemas. She has worked not just in Pakistan but India as well. She made her Bollywood debut with SRK’s Raees and she played the character of Aasiya. The film was released at the wrong time and she was not able to promote the film.
Mahira Khan has always said that she is a big SRK fan and she has never shied away from sharing her love for the Indian superstar. The actress took to her Instagram as it was SRK’s birthday and she once again sent him love and good wishes as she declared herself as the star’s biggest fan.
Mahira Khan said that she is SRK’s No. 1 fan and she will always say that to her favourite Sufi gangsta! This was her wish:
The internet was not happy for Mahira Khan’s admiration for SRK. India and Pakistan went through a stand-off recently and the artists on both sides were also standing with their nations. Mahira Khan was also very vocal for Pakistan. The political tension lingers and Mahira came under criticism for publicly wishing SRK. One person wrote, “Did you get a reply?” Another added, “This looks cringe.” One said, “When will our stars have shame?” This was the reaction:
Romaisa Khan is a social media content creator who has successfully transitioned towards acting. She started her career from TikTok and she has a substantial following on Instagram. She still creates videos but she has also starred in dramas like Chand Tara, Haadsa and Jinn Ki Shadi Unki Shadi. The starlet was a guest on Hasna Mana Hai and spoke about her career, life and ambitions.
Nowadays teacher-student romances are quite in trend on television. We are getting to see stars like Humayun Saeed and Sajal Aly signing up for such stories. Romaisa Khan also has a hilarious story of a potential teacher-student romance which did not happen.
Romaisa Khan said that she used to give tuition and taught in school as she wanted to buy a new iPhone back in the day. She taught 8th class boys while she was 17 herself. She revealed that one of these students messaged her sometime back. He told her that he wants to marry her and he would like to send his mother to her house. That is when she realized that she was not much older than her students and turned down the proposal.
