Seems like Pakistanis once again have a reason to rejoice as they have discovered their very own, local Engin Altan, who plays the lead role in Dirilis: Ertugrul.
Mustafa Hanif, a Pakistani, living in Karachi became instantly famous because of his resemblance with the Turkish star, Engin Altan Duzyatan aka Ertugrul Ghazi.
Mustafa shared that his friends used to tell him about his resemblance to Engin Altan even before Ertugrul Ghazi aired on PTV in Pakistan. “My name is Mustafa and many people in my office had watched Diriliş: Ertuğrul before it even came into Pakistan or started airing on PTV. I was often told that I resemble the leading character of the serial but I never paid much heed to it. Then when my own family started watching the show and said the same, I watched it too and was baffled,” said Hanif in an interview.
Mustafa expressed his desire to visit Turkey and meet Engin Altan, the actor he shares such a sheer resemblance with.
Hanif also stated that he had been mistaken for the actor more than once while he had gone out without a face mask during the pandemic.
Ertugrul Ghazi, is a Turkish series that aired in Pakistan on PTV, dubbed in Urdu. Dirilis: Ertugrul has already been acclaimed as an international hit, its actors becoming world famous, recognized for the
Tonight’s episode perhaps had one of the most predictable and done-to-death developments to its credit but since that means Sarwar is going to be really disappointed really soon, I am extremely happy with this ‘good news’. Mahjabeen’s scenes tonight were heart-wrenching, Abdullah’s confusion continued, Washma is completely focused at the moment, Mansoora has started sensing the change in her husband and Sarwar for the first time is the one who is not in control! Tonight’s episode had many powerful and emotional scenes to its credit. Yumna Zaidi and Srha Asghar stole the show completely. While Mahjabeen’s scenes made me cry, Washma’s scenes made me hopeful that Mahjabeen was not alone. The confrontations and the conversations were on point. The only aspect of this episode and the drama, in general, is the make-up; Mahjabeen’s overall look did not go well with her situation at all. She could have looked pretty without the perfectly ironed clothes and rosy cheeks and lips.
Apart from the performances, the transition from one scene to the other was really smooth. The screenplay was handled intelligently, while the entire episode focused on all the characters, the way these tracks were interchanged throughout made this episode even more engaging. Rather than focusing on a single track for too long, the director divided the time evenly and intelligently between all the tracks. Also, kudos to the director for not shooting an all-white funeral scene! I loved the direction of this and the previous episode, the only thing which stood out like a sore thumb was Mahjabeen’s make-up.
Important Developments
Tonight’s episode actually had many important developments which I think was great considering this was the 27th episode. For the first time, perhaps Lalla Rukh and Washma talked about Sarwar, that is how the viewers got to hear the backstory. Lalla Rukh is such a compassionate person, she took consolation in the fact that perhaps Sarwar would give Mansoora the love her brother never did. It is also easy to understand after this conversation why Mansoora is so in need of love and attention. She never got it when she was married to her husband therefore it was easy for Sarwar to lure her into his trap.
The confrontation between Washma and Sarwar was another insightful scene in this episode. Washma talked about Sarwar’s “gandi nazrein” perhaps that is why she hated this man so much. She always knew that he was greedy but she could definitely sense something more than that. It is interesting how Sarwar never has much to say in his defense when Washma confronts him. Whenever Mansoora confronts him, he stands his ground and is convincing but with Washma he feels frustrated and angry yet he never tries to intimidate her. It would be safe to say that Washma is the only person he knows he cannot fool. He had tears in his eyes when she left because this sick man literally sees himself as the victim!
Sarwar is so convinced that there is nothing wrong with what he wants. On the contrary, he feels that everyone who stands in his way is wrong in doing so. His dialogues in the previous episode and his reactions in this episode clearly showed that he looks at his ‘love’ for Mahjabeen from a completely different angle. In his own mind, he is the victim, someone who for the first time has actually fallen in love and has been so unfortunate that his good-for-nothing step-son got married to that girl.
Abdullah is sick and tired of the Barbie (Shanzay) since he has not been answering her calls. At the same time, he knows that he cannot get out of this marriage arrangement without some serious help from Washma perhaps. It is sad that these two are not even talking to each other anymore.
Sarwar and Mansoora
The scene that was shown in the preview was missing from this episode. In fact, Mansoora felt lonely and not loved therefore she questioned Sarwar. While Sarwar is busy planning his next move, Mansoora is thinking about all those things which different people have said to her at different times. She also asked Abdullah not to divorce Mahjabeen unlike before when she was pushing him to do what Sarwar wanted him to. Mansoora and Abdullah’s conversation was beautifully written and one of the many meaningful conversations in this episode. For once Mansoora gave her son the right advice and through this conversation, the viewers got to know what was going on in Abdullah’s mind. Mansoora actually listened to Washma this time around since Washma told her clearly that divorcing Mahjabeen would make it easier for Sarwar to get what he wants.
It seems like Mansoora will eventually ‘get over’ Sarwar. Once he finds out that Mahjabeen is pregnant and Abdullah lied about the divorce, he will not be able to contain himself. Omair Rana yet again acted brilliantly in this episode.
Mahjabeen’s Emotional Scenes
All of Mahjabeen’s scenes tonight were extremely emotional. She loves Abdullah and begged him once again not to leave her. Her conversation with Sarwar showed just how innocent she is. The most emotional scene was the one in the graveyard. I wish she would have taken Sarwar’s name at that time. Somehow she is scared of taking his name. Now that she is pregnant, Abdullah has no reason to be ‘confused’.
Mahjabeen’s scenes with her mother were also some of the best one’s tonight. The way her mother protected her and tried to give her the confidence she needed was endearing.
Final Remarks
Tonight’s episode was engaging and poignant. I hope that all the tracks are wrapped up gradually in the upcoming episodes and we don’t see everything falling in place at the last minute! Abdullah needs to make up his mind, his character needs some much-needed change. Unless he learns to make his own decisions, there will always be someone or the other ‘confusing’ him. There is so much that Sarwar has done wrong therefore we should start seeing how Mansoora finds out about everything starting from the business hopefully soon!
Did you watch the latest episode of Pyar Ke Sadqay? Share your thoughts about it.
Asim Azhar’s much awaited new song Soneya is out now.
Asim released his song Tum Tum few weeks ago and called it the biggest collaboration of the year but majority of the people didn’t like that song. Hania Amir made a cameo appearance in that song which actually turned the table for her.
Since Asim Azhar is being friend-zoned by Hania Amir recently, public is showing a lot of compassion towards Asim Azhar.
Asim Azhar new song Sonya is out now and this time it has received positive response from the public contrary to the response of Tum Tum.
Sonya is written by a Indian song-writer Kunal Verma, whereas; it is composed by Asim Azhar himself.
Here we have gathered a few public comments. Most of the people have loved this song. Some people compared the lyrics of songs with the on going Hania-Asim controversy. Let’s have a look what people think about this song:
Iqra Aziz and Yasir Hussain makes one of the most eminent couple of Pakistan Media Industry.
Iqra Aziz and Yasir Hussain tied the knot at the and of last year.
Yasir Hussain is a controversial actor who gets involve in controversies every now and then. Many people often refer him as an attention seeker.
Iqra Aziz on the other hand is an actress who covered the heights of fame in the past few years.
Both Iqra and Yasir were seen together in drama serial Jhooti that has just ended and to everyone’s disappointment that drama was full of overacting and directional flaws.
Here we have video from the Question Answer session with Iqra Aziz and Yasir Hussain. Let’s have a look at the video
Hanish Qureshi is the eldest daughter of superstar Faysal Qureshi.
Hanish Qureshi is the daughter of Faysal Qureshi and film star Rozina, who got married and then parted their ways eight years after marriage.
Hanish’s mother Rozina then tied the knot with Khalil-Ur-Rehman Qamar.
Hanish Qureshi is a social media influence-er and a stylist.
Hanish Qureshi became a part of news when she stood by her step-father, and gave everyone a shut up call who were bad mouthing KRQ.
Hanish Qureshi recently shared a picture of her transformation on Instagram. “You can see what depression looks like in the right picture and healthy and recovery path in the left in just 1 month Still long way to go” wrote Hanish
In a shocking and rather sickening turn of events, veteran actress Salma Zafar has called out actor and producer husband wife duo, Javeria and Saud over non payment of dues for the services rendered to their production house.
In a thirty five minute long video message, Salma Zafar revealed that Javeria and Saud owed payments to a number of people including actors and technicians who had worked with their production house in the past few months.
The veteran actress shared how Saud had abused a number of employees using harsh words and indecent language vowing not to pay a penny to anyone, even those who had a meager amount, as low as 7000 rupees too.
A lot of people came out in Salma Zafar’s support after she made the revelations and brought public shaming upon people like Javeria and Saud who refused to pay the hard earned money of people who worked for them.
What do you think about the entire issue? Do you think Salma Zafar has raised a valid point? Let us know in the comments below.
Hareem Farooq became an overnight star with her tremendous performance in 2014 drama serial, Mausam alongside Ahsan Khan and Yumna Zaidi. The drama became a blockbuster and the actors became the heros. She later appeared as leading and supporting actress in several drama serials and amazed the fans with her versatile performance.
Hareem Farooq co-produced and lead the most-watched movie, Parchi. Other than acting, she has worked with famous fashion houses and marked her name as a model. She often post pictures from her casual and bridal photoshoots on Instagram and we can’t stop scrolling her feed. She really knows how to carry herself and manage her pose on the camera.
Check out latest clicks of Hareem Farooq from Instagram.
Sarah Khan is setting a great love-life example for her younger sisters- Aisha Khan and Noor Khan. Sarah became a part of entertainment industry in 2012 and ever since she did amazing roles on the television screen. Her hard work, dedication, and amazing skills earned her a remarkable name in the industry.
Sarah Khan is blessed with two beautiful sisters, Aisha and Noor. Noor followed her sister’s foot steps and joined showbiz. Her innocent looks are loved by all. Aisha Khan never appeared on the television screen, maybe she chose a different career. The three sisters are close to each other.
Here are some beautiful clicks of Sarah Khan with her sister Aisha Khan. Check them out!
Syed Jibran is one of the most sought after actors in Pakistan. As it happens, Jibran has delivered some amazing performances in the span of his career, making a name for himself and establishing himself as a versatile actor.
If he’s good as an actor, Syed Jibran is best as a husband and a father. Often Syed Jibran is seen with his family vacationing or hanging out.
Recently Syed Jibran and his wife Afifa celebrated their ninth wedding anniversary and the pictures and videos are just so beautiful.
A famous Pakistani singer come actor, Haroon Shahid, is winning the hearts of millions of fans with his amazing voice, spectacular acting, and stunning looks. The blue coloured eyes are the most attracting feature on his face and girls are going crazy.
Haroon Shahid is a family man, living a happily married life with his wife and two adorable kids. We often get to see his family pictures on Instagram and people are showing immense love toward his family. Haroon and Palwashay are giving major couple goals.
The kids look a lot like their father, same coloured eyes, similar smile, and looks. Scroll down to check out latest family pictures of Haroon Shahid.
Ayesha Omar is one of the famous celebrities of our showbiz fraternity who does not need any introduction. Gaining further fame for her role as Khoobsurat from Comedy Sitcom Bulbulay, Ayesha Omar has progressed herself as an actress and also made a debut as a singer. Ayesha Omar has always been renowned as one of the trendiest icons in the industry and her dressing sense and color selection never go unnoticed.
Ayesha Omar is a wonderful lady and knows how to enjoy life to its fullest. Ayesha holds a lot of love for Beaches and Sea and if you are a fan, you must have noticed that most of Ayesha’s holidays are at the beach. Here is a beautiful compilation. Have a look!
Pakistan has always been known to have versatile pop-singers who have contributed a great deal in the music industry but when it comes to Playback singing and classical numbers, the field had remained sparse for a very long time. In times when bands like Junoon. Strings and Awaaz received fame for their rock and pop, Ahmed Jehanzeb worked differently. Ahmed Jehanzeb Jehanzeb started his singing career when he was only 8 years old and that brought him a lot of fame.
Jahanzeb is one of the rare singers of the country, who have been skilled in classical music. Jahanzeb was trained under the guidance of Ustad Rais Khan, who made him his shagird in a ceremony called Rasm-e-Gandha Bandhi held at the Sheraton Hotel in 1988.
Here are his old childhood pictures that have brought a lot of memories of the old time.
On Wednesday the Supreme Court of Pakistan took notice of “objectionable content” being shared on YouTube. The top court also hinted at shutting down YouTube in Pakistan and issued notices to the Attorney General of Pakistan and the Foreign Ministry.
It was during the hearing of a case against suspect Shaukat Ali, involved in a sectarian crime that Justice Qazi Muhammad Amin and Justice Mushir Alam stated that YouTube and social media users were targeting our their families after certain decisions by the court. It was also said that masses were provoked against judiciary and other state institutions of the country through objectionable content on YouTube.
Alright the court hinted at a Youtube ban and the hearing was adjourned for an indefinite period of time, Pakistanis celebrities came out voicing their concerns regarding an impending ban on the world’s biggest video platform.
Here’s what the Pakistani celebrities have been saying:
#YouTubeban There is a massive industry of content creators, digital makers and entertainers in Pakistan that survive on YouTube. Filter content would be a great idea but Banning YouTube will only create more idleness and negativity amongst the professionals and the public.
— Zara Noor Abbas Siddiqui (@ZaraNoorAbbas) July 22, 2020
#YouTubeban We have already lost too many jobs due to this Pandemic. Lives.. Let's be moderate in this Ban towards YouTube. If downsizing and joblessness continues like this, the next big pandemic could be mental inactivity which will cause further crimes and induce negativity.
— Zara Noor Abbas Siddiqui (@ZaraNoorAbbas) July 22, 2020
Really? Banning YouTube?? What next – Twitter, insta,FB, Netflix or even WhatsApp? Freedom of speech is the basic tenet of any society. In Pakistan, social media provides checks & balances that mainstream doesn’t. Progressive states shouldn’t need to resort to bans!! #YouTubeban
YouTube ban in 2012 proved disastrous for the industry & is partly responsible of y we dont have local offices of Google,Facebook,Twitter etc. SC point was about regulation.With rules under PECA already being discussed with tech companies, there is NO question about #YouTubeban
— Dr. Shaista Lodhi (@IamShaistaLodhi) July 22, 2020
Im against banning apps/websites.This is not the solution as every social media web has its down side,even on twitter ppl abuse! We need better cyber laws to restrict objectionable content & counter bullying. Banning apps will never let us grow in the digital world. #YouTubeban
Countries ban apps cause of geopolitical/security reasons but we are banning apps/sites because of ‘bad influence’ on youngsters.Seriously?urge parents &everyone to check what their kids/ownself is typing &fix the influence.Govt only needs to make& implement cyberlaws #youtubeban
Syra Shahroz and Shahroz Sabzwari share a beautiful daughter Nooreh and even after their divorce, the two make sure to keep their daughter away from all the negativity.
The best thing is that even after his second marriage, Shahroz has celebrated the major milestones in his daughter’s life.
This time Syra and Shahroz made sure to celebrate Nooreh’s 6th birthday, albeit separately but valuing Nooreh’s happiness the most.
“And just like that you turned six! In you I see pure love. The purest I have ever known,” wrote Syra on her Instagram.
On the other hand, daddy Shahroz celebrated Nooreh’s birthday with a unicorn themed cake.
Its great of Syra and Shahroz to celebrate their daughter’s happiness, even if not together. At least Nooreh has two happy parents and two happy homes, if not one.
Yesterday the video of a boy named Arsalan badly beating and abusing her mother broke the internet.
https://www.instagram.com/p/CC6ozZ4nbOk/
Whole nation went deranged over this video. People can’t believe that a son can do this with his own mother. No matter what our parents do, our religion and our society taught us to respect them. It is completely unacceptable to behave like this with your mother.
Arsalan’s mother, sister and wife all shared videos. Story from both sides was shared, but we still believe that whatever the situation was, beating your mother is intolerable.
Arsalan’s been arrested by the police after strict orders from CM Usman Buzdaar for this hideous act.
Here we have the confession video if Arsalan in which he has confessed that he thrashed his mother, which is obvious from the video. Arsalan said:
“I am Muhammad Arsalan, I misbehaved with my mother”
” I couldn’t do anything else because she started beating my wife, because of which the situation was tensed, I got pressurized and with proper planning I were made to do that”
In the end he said that he seeks forgiveness from Allah, his mother and from mothers of the whole world.
Aftre ban on the most famous and addictive game PUBG and application Bigo, Supreme court of Pakistan hinted towards banning YouTube in Pakistan as well.
Justice Qazi Mohammad Amin and Justice Mushir Alam were on the bench today. According to judges YouTube contains content against government, armed forced and judiciary.
Justice Amin passed his remarks: “We are not against freedom of expression and masses have right to discuss our performance ans decisions as we take salaries from public money but the constitution also provides us right of personal life but users of social media and YouTube are targeting out families”
“Masses are being provoked against country’s army, government and the judiciary”
After SC’s orders PTA issued notices to the social media company under the law to moderate the socialization and content within legal and moral limits in accordance with the law of the country.
Justice Mushir Alam said the no content against United States and Europe can also be shared on YouTube.
It is not the first time that issue of banning YouTube in country is raised. In 2008 PTA banned YouTube in Pakistan because of a number on non-Islamic objectionable videos on it. After a few days ban was removed because the website removed the content on demand of Government of Pakistan. In 2010 PTA imposed ban on YouTube and many other websites in a bid to contain blasphemous material. The ban was removed after a few days as the website removed objectionable content. In 2012 YouTube was banned again in Pakistan for not removing an anti-Islamic film made in United States. This time YouTube remained banned in Pakistan for years. n 2016 after 4 years the ban was finally lifted as YouTube launched its the local version for Pakistan.
Faysal Qureshi is one of the legendary actors of Pakistan showbiz. He has earned a remarkable name in the industry for his hard work and dedication toward his career. From comedy to serious roles, Faysal Qureshi is among few actors who have done versatile roles and gained public attention.
Faysal Qureshi is a family man who loves to spend quality time with his family. He find ways to finish his work early so he can go back home and hug his kids. Faysal became a father of an adorable son, Farman Qureshi who just turned six months old. He had a half cake to celebrate half year birthday with his beautiful family.
Scroll down to check out latest clicks of Faysal Qureshi with his family.
Syra Yousuf became a household name after her divorce.
People are showing compassion towards Syra.
Apparently after divorce both Syra and Shahroz are doing well with their daughter Nooreh. None of them made it an issue of ego and don’t want their divorce to affect their daughter. From the Shahroz’s insta stories we get to know that Nooreh spends quality time with her father as well.
After a long hiatus, Syra is stepping in industry again, she has been apart of few photo shoots recently. We wish to see more of her on our television screen soon.
Recently on Nooreh’s birthday; both her father and mother celebrated her birthday separately.
Here we have recent pictures of Syra Yousuf with her sisters Alishba Yousuf and Palwasha Yousuf From Nooreh’s birthday
Pakistan entertainment industry is giving great news to the audience with each passing day. Someone is getting married and someone is getting into a relationship with their colleagues, everyday there is a new topic to talk on.
Another Pakistani celebrities, Zainab Shabir and Osama Khan have become the new favourite couple. They appeared as an on-screen couple in drama serial Sanwari and later became real-life couple. The two share a strong bond and cherish every moment they have spent together.
Osama and Zainab often share their pictures on social media and people are adoring them as a couple. Scroll down to check out beautiful clicks of Zainab and Osama together.
Rubina Ashraf got infected by fatal Covid-19 almost a month ago.
Soon after the news broke that Rubina Asraf is Covid positive the news started revolving that her condition is very critical.
Many celebrities also sent prayers for Rubina Ashraf and applealed public to pray for her speedy recovery.
Later on, Rubina Ashraf’s daughter Minna Tariq clarified that her mother is out of danger and is recovering from the virus.
Rubina Ashraf is a veteran actress who has done a lot for industry. She is also a director and recently she has directed the famous drama serial Ruswai.
Rubina Ashraf has now thankfully recovered from corona virus and returned home after beating virus. Minna Tariq shared adorable pictures from the safe return of her mother. Minna wrote: “To the smile i thought ill never be able to see again, the hands I thought ill never get to kiss again. My beloved amma fought for a month and came back to us, each day I prayed to Allah to give me the most precious thing back, looking at how each day she would fight back to come to us was the most beautiful feeling. This time not only taught me to care for her more, but to know i am nothing without her. This picture and post is mostly to thank all the people who prayed for her, her fans who always messaged and asked about her and wished her well. Please keep her in your prayers. We love you too bits”
We see different viral videos on the internet but recently a horrible and shocking video has gone viral on the internet.
In the video, a son is beating his mother over property and cash issue. The video has been shared by Zoobia Meer and it is her mother who is being beaten by the brother Arsalan.
Zoobia Meer shared a video and said, “I made this video because nobody believes. I want justice and we reported in the police but they released him after an hour. After the incident, I took my mother to the hospital with 1122 and behind our back, they took away the rest of the stuff.”
They beat me and my mother after that, my mother took viper and broke his car. My mother fainted and our neighbours took us into their homes,” she added.
Zoobia Meer clearly said in her statement that police has not taken any action and she wants justice.
This video is top trending on Twitter and people are furious over the whole incident.
Zoobia Meer’s mother in an interview said that there is no chance of forgiveness. The mother wants her son and daughter-in-law to get punished so that no mother has to bear this in future.
Here is Zoobia Meer’s mother’s complete statement:
#ZoobiaMeer is step sister of my husband, she is telling a lie that we have forcefully signed registry. I am 6 month pregnant: #Bisma (The wife of Arsalan) pic.twitter.com/bo5DYZlL0g
No matter what another side of the story is but celebrities including; Mishi Khan, HSY, Ushna Shah, Saba Qamar, Naimal Khawar, Hamza Ali Abbasi, Iqrar-Ul-Hassan, Yashma Gill and many more have raised their voice.
نہ ویڈیو پوسٹ کرنے کی ہمت ہے اور نہ ہی اس پر کچھ کہنے کو کوئی لفظ سوجھ رہا ہے۔۔۔ بس افسوس یہ ہے کہ اپنی ماں پر تشدد کرنے والا کائنات کا بدترین بدبخت اب بھی آزاد ہے۔۔۔ #zoobiameer
— Iqrar ul Hassan Syed (@iqrarulhassan) July 21, 2020
Despicable and disgusting. How can one even think of raising their hands and calling their mother names?? Appalled and sick to the stomachs he needs to be in prison! #Shamefulhttps://t.co/Uw40xwuREV
A SON BEATING UP HIS OWN MOTHER?? I don’t care what the reason must be. Ethically, morally or RELIGIOUSLY this is wrong on SO MANY LEVELS – I want to know what are the laws against such a crime nd make an appeal to the concerned authorities to pls take IMMEDIATE action!
just saw a video on social media of a man hitting his mother while his wife cheers him on. I hope there is a special place in hell for people like that. A man who can raise his hand against his mother is the scum of the earth.
In tears after watching this. This makes me want to fly 2 London & hug my mom. How can anyone do this? THIS needs to be made viral, he needs to be put to shame. Disgusting. I’m so sorry to aunty, sorry Allah gave you such a filthy monster for a son. https://t.co/54fjqNFv7a
It hurts to see such inhuman acts! 💔 I feel terrible right now! How can someone be this cruel and heartless!😣 This is a humble request to all our higher authorities to please take an immediate action on this matter and provide justice to the victims! #zoobiameer
Ya Allah… I don't have words… At all…cant post tht video.. deleted it… Oh my God…deepest corner of hell awaits this demon who raised his hands on his old mother… DEEPEST MOST ROTTEN CORNER OF HELL #zoobiameer
Most of the Pakistani dramas revolve around women. Unfortunately, most of the time these women are presented as weak characters who are most often subjugated. There are other dramas that show how a lively young girl turns into a helpless creature once she gets married or is overpowered by her circumstances. There are only a handful of recent Pakistani dramas that have shown women as strong individuals. While the subjugation of women is a reality in Pakistan, there are also so many such women who are fighting against injustices and winning. There are also those who have a strong support system and therefore these girls grow up to be strong individuals.
It won’t be wrong to say that Pakistani dramas thrive on presenting women as the weak ones. Although the stories revolve around them, the writers are most often barred from penning down female characters who are too strong because they are afraid the general public might not like them! There however are a few writers who are not afraid of showing women who are independent, in control, intelligent and progressive.
A strong female character is not one which is never presented by difficulties but it is one which when presented with a difficult situation handles it wisely and does not compromise on her values. And obviously strength is a positive trait therefore all those conniving females we watch in our dramas who exert all their energy in putting other people down are definitely not the kind of characters that would be appropriate for this list.
A strong female character is one that is positive and does not compromise on her principals. At the same time, she is not void of feelings and is able to balance her relationships.
Here are some of the most strong and likable female characters from recent dramas.
Washma (Pyar Ke Sadqay)
Washma is not the central character in Pyar Ke Sadqay but she has throughout been one of the best characters in the drama. It is rarely ever that the viewers get to see such characters on screen. Washma is a strong, positive, and intelligent young lady who is wise beyond her years. Her life experiences did not make her bitter but on the contrary, they helped her deal with people in her life according to a given situation. Washma is someone who is always on the right side, she is not afraid to speak her mind and she has some vulnerabilities as well which makes her character easy to relate to and human.
The way Washma has stood by Mahjabeen’s side even though her own brother and mother have turned against her goes to show what a strong character she has. Srha Asghar has brought this character to life by making Washma look like the most feisty and caring woman we have seen in dramas in a long time. The character has been written down perfectly and Srha Asghar has done complete justice to it.
Lalla Rukh (Pyar Ke Sadqay)
Pyar Ke Sadqay might have the most unlikeable female character like Mansoora but it also has another strong and likable female character such as Lalla Rukh. Although this character did not get a lot of screen time, it is safe to say that it has a definite screen presence. Lalla Rukh is an independent, compassionate, gentle, and positive woman who has been more than just a phupo to Washma. She is a mentor, someone who always gives the right advice on whether someone wants to hear it or not. Even though Mansoora got married to the man she loved, she has forgiven and moved on.
Lalla Rukh is one of those few strong females we have seen in our dramas lately who stand up for others more than they do for themselves. We rarely get to watch women like her who live independently and do not need a man to save them. This is the best character played by Sharmeen Khan to date, she also adds more meaning to this character by translating it on screen in such a gentle manner.
Ramsha (Dushman-e-Jaan)
Ramsha is another strong female character who unfortunately did not get a lot of screen time. Although Ramsha’s character died in the first few episodes, the impact she left was lasting. She was shown as an unapologetic, focused, confident, compassionate daughter and sister. Her no-nonsense attitude along with the responsibilities she was doing justice to even though it wasn’t easy given her character the edge it needed. In a few episodes, only Ramsha turned into one of the favorite characters in the drama. We definitely would love to see more such female characters in our dramas.
Dua (Ehd-e-Wafa)
Ehd-e-Wafa had so many progressive and strong female characters. Dua’s journey in the drama started when she was only a student and it ended with her impressive career in the armed forces. Dua’s character had so many strengths. She knew how to balance relationships and when to speak out. When her father passed away, she was the one who took up the difficult task of taking care of her mother without any help. Her reaction when she found out that she was adopted, also showed the strength of her character.
Even as a teenager, Dua was shown as someone who could see where she needed to focus. She did not just grow herself in her career and as a person but she also helped Saad do the same. As a working woman, she was determined and her vulnerabilities made her character even more likable. This was the best character played by Alizeh Shah because throughout her career she has been typecast as a victim.
Ramsha (Ehd-e-Wafa)
Ramsha was another female character that we rarely get to see in Pakistani dramas. She was educated, outspoken, full of confidence, and a go-getter. She represented all those Pakistani women who are just as capable of playing an active role in media as men. Just like all the other strong female characters in this list, Ramsha was also a woman with a definite purpose in her mind.
There was a sensitive side to her but she was always practical and candid unlike some of the other females in the list. Hajra Yamin was extremely convincing in this role, she made this character much more pleasing to watch on screen.
Faryal (Ehd-e-Wafa)
Saad’s mother Faryal was another progressive and strong female character. She was shown as a working woman who was also a wise mother. She helped out people in need at her clinic and outside her clinic, she was a wonderful human being. She accepted Dua as her own daughter and when Saad left for his mission, she held on to hope and positivity.
She was an ex-army man’s wife and she knew what was at stake when she got her son enrolled in the army. She was such a strong woman that there were so many times when her son also derived strength from her. Vaneeza Ahmed was the perfect choice for playing the role.
Momina (Alif)
Momina from Alif did not have a perfect life, there were so many hardships that were faced by her yet she fought with everything bravely right till the end. Momina had her weak moment, she also had her vulnerabilities but she never lost sight of what she needed to achieve in life. She was shown as a young girl with great strength of character, someone who did so much for her family, and in the end, too she made decisions that were meant for the betterment of the people she loved and not herself.
Momina’s entire journey was inspiring in so many ways. It showed how a female character can be strong even against all odds. Sajal Aly portrayed this character and its different shades remarkably well on screen.
Shanzay (Ghalati)
Shanzay was one of the most assertive, sensible, and practical female characters we saw in recent Pakistani dramas. She had so many strengths and for a change, the writer did not hold back while showing a woman questioning every single unacceptable expectation from her. She refused to be a victim and made sure that she showed her mother-in-law the mirror.
Right from the start, Shanzay’s practical side was the most attractive element of her character. She also had a sensitive and caring side to her which is why she did not just fight for herself but also for Zaira in a way. This character sent such a good message to all the girls out there, the writer through this character told the girls not to settle for less! Mehar Bano performed brilliantly throughout. She fit so well in this role.
Hajra (Inkaar)
Inkaar was a drama that was inspired by true events therefore Hajra’s character was the most endearing one on this list. Hajra went through an entire trial after her ex-boyfriend tried to kill her. She had her weak moments and had to bear with so much. With the help of her father and male friend, she managed to get through this difficult time. The scenes covering Hajra’s question-answer session during the trial showed her strength and her vulnerabilities at the same time. Hajra’s entire journey was covered so well and it was shown convincingly how she develops into such a strong individual.
Yumna Zaidi’s exceptional performance definitely added to the appeal and impact Hajra’s character had. We rarely see girls from such households on television showing this kind of strength.
Noori (Ranjha Ranjha Kardi)
Noori was one of the most layered strong female characters we have seen in Pakistani dramas. There are few writers who are comfortable with creating such realistic character which is strong but are not free of flaws. Noori was always strong even when she was just a girl who picked trash for a living, even then she had certain dreams and ambitions. She never wanted to get married to a rich man, she wanted to get an education and earn her own living.
Noori went through some really difficult times as the story progressed and even though she had some of the weakest moments, Noori always was strong enough to face everything that came her way.
It is definitely delightful when our writers show females as strong individuals who do not always rely on men and are not victims. We love watching such independent and self-reliant women in dramas. Feel free to add more names to the list.
Shuja Haider is one of the finest singers that have emerged in the last decade. Shuja has a beautiful voice and his tracks in the Coke Studio are just love to be heard on the repeat. Shuja Haidar has worked very hard in his career and it was for his passion for music that he is now one of the best singers in the country. If you are also his fan, you must have been waiting to see his family pictures and to know more about him and here you go!
Shuja loves to spend time with his loved ones and on several occasions, Shuja has shown his affection towards his father and son. Shuja also owns a pet dog who is very dear to him. Here are some of the unseen and rare pictures of Shuja Haider with his family. Have a look!
Ruling the hearts of his fans for two decades, Faakhir Mehmood is one of the most followed singers of Pakistan. Formerly known as the lead vocalist of popular band Awaaz, Faakhir has given magnificent tracks like Mr. Fraudiye with his partner Haroon Rashid. The Band was formed in 1992 and remained alive for 8 years after which both of them agreed to work separately. Faakhir came up with his albums and Aatish was a great success.
Recently Faakhir has come up with a hilarious song that he has sung with his children at home during the Quarantine Period and it has become a hit in no time. Faakhir is a lovely person and a proud father of two. Here are some unseen pictures of Faakhir Mehmood with his family. Have a look!
If you are one of those great women out there who prefer to be easy-going with the hairstyles and stick to one that suits you the most, wonderful! You are just not alone. It has been seen that it is not the make-up that gives you a new look completely, but it is all about the hair-do that you carry with yourself that distinguishes you from Yourself each time.
Iqra Yasir Hussain is one of the finest and prettiest actresses of our industry who is loved and followed largely for her style and dressing. However, if you are her fan, you would have noticed that there is a very little experiment that she does to her hairstyle and prefer them to be loosened, straighten, and flowing open. Perhaps, here are 25 Fabulous different and yet simple hairstyles that you can use this eid, following Iqra’s example. Have a look!
Ohkay so, these two episodes of Kashf focused on the emotional battles that Kashf was fighting on her own. Although in her family, Kashf is made to feel like she is the decision-maker but the reality is completely different. This is something that Kashf herself knows but because she feels so strongly for her family members, she finds it hard to not share her fears & inhibitions with them. The story of Kashf may seem one-dimensional but at this stage, it has been established that it is more about the shifts in behavioral patterns of the people Kashf is surrounded with, which is what makes it a very interesting watch.
Kashf’s Emotional Struggles
Kashf found herself in an awkward situation when she foresaw what might happen with both Irum & Ashi. Kashf also has seen that Matiullah will try his best to harm Imtiyaz’s family & their business. However, because the lady who was sent by Matiullah got exposed, Kashf & in fact, nobody else is ever going to imagine that eventually, everything that Ashi & Irum will face will be a revenge plan devised by Matiullah.
The highlight of this episode for me was how Kashf figured everything out on her own. She also started second-guessing herself because she too believed that maybe not all of her dreams materialize but she was made to realize that although there was a possibility of that happening, she should focus more on the fact that the dreams she sees do end up turning into a reality. This was enough for Kashf to take a stand to save her sister from ruining her life but then again, at this point, Kashf is merely a provider for them & nothing else.
It is unfortunate that nothing that Kashf says or does has any effect on her parents or sisters because, for the first time in their lives, they all are at this stage where they are thinking independently about themselves. This also goes to show that the financial ease also creates an emotional divide & a gap between the close-knit families, because they move past the stage where they all are in the same boat & share the same struggles. Ever since Kashf’s family has started seeing the financial ease, they have turned a blind eye towards her. This too is something that Kashf has foreseen but the way the writer has developed the story & has brought it to this stage is commendable.
In these episodes, it was also elaborated how Kashf’s family was now only concerned about what she could do for them financially because even when she shared her dreams & her concerns related to Irum’s future, none of her family members paid heed to it. It is ironic because her father makes money on this particular ability of hers but when it comes to their own personal matters, her dreams hold no weightage. Dilshad too has become aloof to Kashf’s feelings. It was interesting to note that Dilshad did show her concerns to Kashf & made her feel that she was going to be there for her but eventually, their conversation again became related to all the demands Dilshad expected Kashf to fulfill. I must say, props to the writer & the director for keeping it very subtle but even than painting the picture with clarity of how the attitudes have completely changed.
To be honest, I did not expect Ashi to do something like this – inviting Aqmal into her room behind her family’s back. Ashi has a right to choose her life partner & she has a compatibility with Aqmal but this was a bit unlike her to behave with such immaturiy. However, this goes to show how desperate she is that she has stopped thinking about right & wrong & just wants to show Aqmal that she is more than willing to get married to him. Ashi & Irum are pretty much living in the bubble but in contrast, Kashf is feeling anxious because she can sense something is not right.
Another dream, another reality – Fayyaz passed away & Kashf had already told Wajdan about it. Although it was a tragic incident for their entire family, it was still an eye-opener for Kashf to know that she should have faith in her dreams, therefore she should at least do something to prevent her sister’s life from getting ruined. It didn’t surprise me much when I saw the changed attitude of Irum, she was the one who used to feel a lot for Kashf but then again, she is in love, she is immature & therefore, she won’t believe Kashf till she will eventually face the reality that she was warned about.
Hira Mani should be extremely proud of herself for doing justice to a character like Kashf. Each & every emotion has been portrayed with such clarity that you can’t help feel for her. Kashf is all alone & it is unfortunate that there’s no one who is ever going to understand what she feels. Although she does have Wajdan but he too will succumb to the pressures. It’s not just the battles that Kashf has to fight related to the personal affairs of her family members, she is now being made to do things that she does not agree with, such as handing over taweez – this is something that is taking her inner-peace away from her. The way Kashf asked that woman to pray for her forgiveness was enough to show how guilty she felt for doing something she knew was wrong but then again, she knew it was going to bring in the money her family is in need of. After seeing all this, I wonder if her family will ever understand or realize how much Kashf has done for them? What she went through to feed their desires? I would love to see that & I hope the writer makes that aspect of the story worthwhile, but at this stage seeing her do all the heavy lifting is saddening.
Brilliantly Executed
The story of Kashf continues to impress & it keeps on getting better. The overall tracks & progress have been tackled brilliantly but what I actually enjoyed a lot more was seeing minute details which shed a light on how things have changed in Kashf’s household – gold earrings of Dilshad, her new and improved clothing, the change in their meals, the way Kashf ate her food which showed that because her father made her sit in Asthana for long hours, she became quite hungry. Subtle expressions of Wajdan noticing how Zoya was trying to impress his parents by going out of the way, these minute details add a lot more depth in every situation which makes every scene interesting enough to keep you hooked to it. It also shows the skillfulness of Danish Nawaz as a director who has paid so much attention to detail.
Hira Mani definitely has been carrying this entire drama on her shoulders & all the actors who are playing supporting characters too have contributed a lot in making it a complete package. I really enjoy Dadi’s scenes, it is actually cute that her character has been used to bring some comic relief in an otherwise very intense & grim drama. Kashf is a complete package & I can not wait to see what’s in store for us. Please share your thoughts about this episode of Kashf.
There is absolutely no denying the fact that Hina and Aagha Ali make a very cute couple. The duo got married back in March and ever since then, their sweet and sour relationship has always made their fans smile.
Now since following his wife’s footsteps Aagha Ali has too started Vlogging, we’re loving how the singer cum actor keeps making his videos fun to engage his audience.
In his latest vlog, Aagha Ali shared their tired routine of shifting to a new house and packing up things together.
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What we really liked about the video was the fact that Aagha appreciated his househelp and also raised awareness about wearing a mask since the threat of coronavirus still exists very much in the society.
Hina was seen helping Aagha around the house packing stuff up for the move.
Now since we know the duo will be shifting to a new house, we cannot wait to see them together bringing life and sunshine into their new home.
Sarah Khan And Falak Shabbir wedding pictures are all over the internet. From Instagram to Facebook, everyone is talking about Falak and his dulhan and how happy the two look together. No-one thought that Sarah and Falak were that close friends and would end up getting married.
Sarah looked stunningly beautiful on her wedding day. A simple but gorgeous bridal dress with traditional heavy jewellery and a big smile on her face made her the bride of the month. She seemed to be really happy in all her wedding pictures and we can’t stop adoring her looks.
Falak Shabbir and Sarah Khan share their wedding picture on Instagram. Scroll down to check them out!
Sarah Khan and Falak Shabbir have created quite a stir on social media with their surprise proposal, following a beautiful engagement and their wedding.
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The duo’s relationship came as a surprise for all, as nobody as anticipated Sarah and Falak to be together as a couple.
Now, after the wedding, Falak Shabbir finally opened up about their relationship and how everything happened in an exclusive interview with Irfan Ul Haq. Falak shared the story and it has increased Sarah’s and Falak’s respect more than ever in our eyes.
“It was at the 2019 Hum TV Bridal Couture Week where Sarah was a showstopper that we met properly,” shared Falak adding that he had asked Sarah and Noor to join him for tea at the hotel while they were passing by.
“We talked a lot. When we were coming back from dinner, I dropped her and proposed to her. I didn’t say I love you or anything, I just directly said I want to do a nikkah with you, marry you, tell me how it can happen,” added Falak further revealing that he had to fly to Lahore to Sarah’s house to meet her father.
Falak also shared that he would always support Sarah in whatever she wanted to do whether in the media or business or anything at all.
“She has no restrictions right now, and neither will she have any after marriage. I believe that we have our elders to guide us and love us, and if they’ve never put restrictions on anyone – who am I to do it? Whatever Sarah wants, I am always with her,” said the singer.
Zara Noor Abbas became one of the most promising and eminent actress of Pakistan Media Industry as soon as she became a part the Industry.
Zara Noor Abbas is daughter of Asma Abbas and niece of Bushra Ansari. Zara Noor Abbas got talent in her genes.
Zara Noor Abbas got married to Asad Siddiqui and now both Zara and Asad are working actively both in dramas as well as in movies.
Zara Noor Abbas is currently starring in drama serial Zebaish along with her aunt, mother and husband. Zara Noor Abbas along side other cast members is under severe criticism for her over the top performance in that drama.
Here we have pictures from the latest photo shoot of Zara Noor Abbas for SFK Bridals. Zara Noor Abbas is surely looking a vision to behold in these formal and bridal numbers designed by Sadaf Fawad Khan.
Check out these alluring photographs of Zara Noor Abbas and share your views in comments section:
The phrase kabab mein haddi is commonly used by people who speak Urdu. It won’t be wrong to say that it is the most ‘popular’ Urdu phrases. It essentially means that when someone is not wanted yet they insist on being around. It could also refer to someone who does not allow two people who are romantically involved to have quality time together. It is used for fun and also out of frustration! Some people become kabab mei haddi unknowingly and others make a special effort to make sure that they serve this purpose! In Pakistani dramas, these kabab mei haddis are usually the ones who play a key role in ensuring that two people who are in love don’t get their happy ending easily. It is safe to say that most of the Pakistani dramas are incomplete without these characters.
When you are eating a delicious and soft kabab and all of a sudden a haddi (bone) interrupts your enjoyment, what do you do? You throw it out! It definitely ruins the kabab eating experience and there is a fear at the back of your mind that there might be another haddi which would make your kabab eating experience rather annoying! Well therefore a kabab mei haddi in a non-literal sense is always annoying. It is even more so in our dramas because Pakistani dramas sometimes take the haddis more seriously than the kababs! Think of these writers as those cooks who want to consciously feed these haddis to their viewers while they eat the kababs! I am sure you get my message.
There are so many times when you want this haddi to have a downfall or to just disappear so that our beautiful kababs (hero and heroines) can get more happy time together. Unfortunately, in Pakistani dramas that is most often not the case since these haddis are quite hard and not easy to digest for the viewers.
Here are the most annoying kabab mei haddis which we absolutely hate and they have successfully ruined the kabab eating experience for the viewers more than once!
Shanzay (Pyar Ke Sadqay)
Shanzay is the most annoying example of kabab mein haddi who ruined a perfectly workable relationship between two people who loved each other so much. Had she not been in the picture, Abdullah and Mahjabeen could have had a great life together. After her own marriage did not work out, Shanzay decided it would be perfectly fine for her to work her way into Abdullah’s life again. Like many other kabab mein haddis in this list, she also used extreme measures to ensure that Abdullah is convinced. If it wasn’t for her suicide attempt, the viewers could have enjoyed watching Abdullah and Mahjabeen’s relationship grow stronger on screen.
Sarwar (Pyar Ke Sadqay)
Sarwar has to be one of the most evil names in this list. Although all these individuals who play the role of kabab mein haddis are negative, Sarwar takes this negativity to a whole new level! He is the prime reason why Abdullah and Mahjabeen split up. There are so many viewers out there who just don’t like watching his scene and wish he was not in the picture.
Zoya (Kashf)
Zoya is another kabab mein haddi who takes her role really seriously. She is extremely clever and uses all of this chalaki to monitor Wajdan and Kashf who are in love. Zoya has more than once been the reason for creating a rift between the families because she wants to get married to Wajdan. It won’t be wrong to say that as far as kabab mein haddis go, Zoya is the most dheet and shameless of them all!
Sara (Tera Ghum Aur Hum)
Sara’s role as kabab mein haddi has became even more obvious than ever when Mahi insisted that she should go with her and Ali when they were going out on a dinner date. She was left alone on the table when Ali who is the more sensible man in this list decided Sara was indeed a kabab mein haddi! Sara’s ‘supposed’ that Ali loved her and when he declared his love for Mahi, she was not able to get over the shock. Just like all the other kabab mein haddis in this list, Sara’s sole purpose in life now is to destroy Ali and Mahi’s marriage.
Miraal (Sabaat)
Miraal has too many control issues, she could be running a business, enjoying holidays, partying with friends but she has decided to take up the role of kabab mein haddi and break off her brother’s Hassan’s marriage with the love of his life Anaya. Anaya and Hassan make a sweet couple, viewers want to see more of them and they want to see them happy but Miraal so far has been doing whatever it takes to ensure that doesn’t happen. The fact that she set Hassan’s room on fire goes to show she is the most dangerous one on the list! Unlike the other haddis in the list, Miraal has no love interest involves only severe control issues!
Shafaq (Mohabbat Tujhe Alvida)
Out of all the annoying haddis in the list, Shafaq has to be the most sophisticated one! So far it is difficult to understand why a seemingly decent and well-balanced intelligent single woman like her would want to ruin someone’s marriage. She has fallen for Shahaan for some odd reason and now she will buy Ulfat’s husband in the upcoming episodes! Of all the haddis in this list, Shafaq has to be the one who is most difficult to understand.
Natasha (Dil Ruba)
Natasha has the perfect haddi look and she is just as annoying as all the others. The big difference here is that she has actually succeeded in being the ‘legal’ haddi by entering into a nikkah with Sanam’s husband. Khurram and Natasha were always in a relationship but ever since he got married, she has tried harder to pull her away from Sanam. Although Sanam was never in love with Khurram, she did try to make the relationship work. Had it not been for the haddi Natasha, this relationship might have worked out.
Did you notice something? Most of these kabab mein haddis are way more clever and westernized when compared to the ‘kababs’ ;)
Sania Mirza is a famous tennis player who has won six Grand Slam titles in her career.
She has established herself as by far the most successful Indian female tennis player ever and one of the highest-paid and most high-profile athletes in the country.
Sania Mirza is no less than a wonder woman who has broken stereotypes and followed her passion.
She got married to cricketer Shoaib Malik in a traditional wedding ceremony.
The couple was blessed with a baby boy named Izhaan Mirza Malik.
Sanai Mirza spends quality time with her son despite her busy schedule.
She often uploads pictures and videos with her little munchkin and they are a perfect mom-son duo.
In the latest video, Sania Mirza is teaching her son some workout moves and they look absolutely adorable.
Mustafa shared that his friends used to tell him about his resemblance to Engin Altan even before Ertugrul Ghazi aired on PTV in Pakistan. “My name is Mustafa and many people in my office had watched Diriliş: Ertuğrul before it even came into Pakistan or started airing on PTV. I was often told that I resemble the leading character of the serial but I never paid much heed to it. Then when my own family started watching the show and said the same, I watched it too and was baffled,” said Hanif in an interview.
People are showing compassion towards Syra.
After a long hiatus, Syra is stepping in industry again, she has been apart of few photo shoots recently. We wish to see more of her on our television screen soon.
