Former cricketer Saqlain Mushtaq is currently in quarantine and he is having a good time with his daughter.
Saqlain Mushtaq shared the video in which he is wearing a red wig, popping blue eyeshadow and pink lipstick. The whole makeover was done by his cute little daughter.
“She is the makeup artist. A couple of years back she did my makeup I put that on Twitter which you guys really liked it. Today she forcefully said to me that she wants to play with me and brought a new getup, my beautiful wig as you can see,” Saqlain said jokingly.
In the end, he gave a message to everyone, “We all are in quarantine. Stay at home, stay safe, look beautiful and enjoy with your loved ones.”
The Karachi born model and actress Urwa Hocane is all known for her beautiful looks and flawless acting Urwa is one of the capable Sister duos where one is remembered with the shade of the sister bond. Urwa competed her education on Islamabad and was a VJ before her acting career started.
Urwa is a true gentle lady and people whom she has worked with, find her an amazing person to work with. She has been seen in many video songs of Farhan Saeed’s album who she then married. Together, they make an amazing couple. Farhan Saeed and Urwa have also come together as producers and produced their first film together that is known under the title of Tich Button.
Here are some flawless pictures of Urwa and just Urwa this time. Have a look and share which one is your favorite!
We have seen many transformations in the media industry that are just wow but out of the most amazing ones is the one that Zarnish has earned on her credit. The very beautiful and stunning Zarnish Khan started her career with a strong role in a drama representing the role of a struggling woman and ever since that, she has secured a special place in the hearts of the viewers.
Zarnish Khan has done a lot of hard work in shedding extra pounds. She has set an example for many women out there that a marriage and children can never be a hurdle in taking good care of yourself and your carer. She is a multitasker and loves to be fun. If you are her fan then you must have noticed that she is such a devoted actress and gives her a hundred percent to the roles she opts for.
Here are some best photos of beautiful Zarnish Khan that reflect she is a true poser and the camera brings out the best version of who Zarnish is! Have a look!
Aijaz Aslam is considered to be the sweetest actor in our drama industry. All known as Roshu from famous drama serial Kashkol, Aijaz Aslam has worked hard to be one of the best versatile actors of all time. He has done all roles and has done complete justice to it. While people of every age group love him and are his fans, there is a very little that is known about Aijaz Aslam.
Born in 1970 in Punjab, Aijaz is a fashion designer by education. He then entered the media industry as an actor and model and has not looked back since then. He has also established his dress designing and has contributed a lot with all the knowledge he learned from London while earning his degree. He owns a fashion clothing brand also and keeps a good business running.
Here are some pictures that you might have missed out of Aijaz Aslam with his friends and fun that he creates when he is around his favorite people. Starting from his family!
Pakistani dramas are filled with emotions. It is because they portray the sad realities of life, which forces the actors and performers to convey the emotions in such a manner which does justice to the emotions of sadness and sorrows. Pakistani actors are strong performers and they do what it takes to breathe life into their characters and act in such a way which leaves a long lasting impression. Acting is a skill and a craft which one gets to perfect after years and years of experience in front of the camera. The actor’s job is not only challenging but it is also demanding in terms of improvement. This is the reason why a lot of actors tend to improve themselves after they learn on the field and get to learn from their mistakes after seeing their own dramas.
Crying is one such emotion which the viewers of Pakistani dramas get an overdose of. It is unfortunate that not even a single Pakistani drama is free from crying sessions of the actors. It is justified when the situation calls for it because the reality is being portrayed but there are a lot of actors who tend to go overboard and make their crying scenes intolerable. In other words, crying scenes give the actors a lot of margin to perform and earn appreciation because that is when the viewers get to feel the pain of the character but, even that is an art which needs finesse in itself to establish that connection. As much as some Pakistani actors do justice to any given emotion they are assigned to translate on screen, there are also those who make these scenes hard to watch because of their poor take on crying.
Here is the list of worst criers seen in Pakistani dramas:
Sanam Jung
When the viewers got to know that Sanam Jung was making a comeback that too with Zahid Ahmed, everyone expected fireworks. What they didn’t know or expect was that those fireworks will soon turn out to be deafening for everyone because of the screeching sounds Sanam Jung will be making throughout the drama. In her comeback drama Main Na Janoo, Sanam Jung continued to cry but what’s unfortunate was that even after so many years, she didn’t teach herself to not go overboard. The kind of sounds and voice modulation she opted for while crying in certain scenes was enough to send shivers down one’s spine because it was hard on the ears. The exaggerated attempt of sounding to be in a lot of emotional turmoil and pain was not only intolerable but what sealed the deal was her poor expressions along with irritating voice. We hope that before signing her new project, she watches Mai Na Janoo 10 times to learn all the don’ts of acting!
Alizeh Shah
The new girl in Drama town who is being hired again and again to cry and cry some more; the very beautiful eye candy Alizeh Shah. It is unfortunate that despite being a part of such popular dramas, Alizeh Shah is not doing much to improve or change her acting. She usually takes such roles where she has to cry a lot because a pretty girl is easily digested as a bechari, however, her bechargi costs the viewers their brain cells because of the way she cries. In those emotional scenes especially, her dialogue delivery, minute expression, voice and everything about her goes off-track and makes one laugh instead. Alizeh Shah should definitely get herself enrolled in an acting school especially to master the emotional scenes, since she is into doing a lot of them!
Shaheen Khan
Shaheen Khan has been a part of Pakistani drama industry for years now. She is a mature and experienced actor but all of grace and experience goes out of the window when she starts crying. What’s amusing is that she tends to do a lot of makeup despite the fact that she always takes up such roles where she has to cry constantly, which also turns her characters into a caricature. Crying would be a wrong word here because what she does during those scenes in all her dramas is howling. Shaheen Khan definitely needs to tone down a ton of notches because she has been deafening the drama viewers for years now.
Gul e Rana
Gul e Rana is a versatile actress of Pakistani drama industry. She is not only experienced but is observant enough to give every character the kind of treatment it deserves which shows the grips she has on the roles she is assigned to portray. However, she also qualifies for the list of worst criers because she tends to go overboard, especially the wailing sounds she makes are hard to tolerate which actually forces the viewers to lower the TV volume. The expressions, the sounds, everything about her crying is a drama buff’s biggest pet peeve.
Hira Mani
Pink nose, pink lips, pink cheeks, pink eye crease, pink forehead – in short everything turns pink when Hira Mani cries in her dramas. It is like to add more visual appeal to her emotional scenes, she douses her face in rosy pink tints to make it look like the mountains of sorrows crumbled upon her and resulted in her pink face. The pink face aside, may be because after getting in touch with good and aesthetically sound makeup artists, she learnt to tone the pinkiness down, but the expressions she gives while crying make it hard to relate to her. There are some people who are pretty criers and then there are those who are not and unfortunately, Hira Mani falls in the latter category. A little toning down would suffice and be a huge favor upon the drama viewers, considering Hira Mani lovesss to cry in all of her dramas.
Imran Ashraf
Imran Ashraf is a brilliant actor, there’s no denying to the fact that he breathes life and soul into every character he takes up. However, because Imran Ashraf is so used to giving his 100%, he tends to take his crying scenes a little further where he gives 100 expressions per microsecond, which compels the viewers to resort to the forward button immediately. He even changes his dialogue delivery while crying which actually makes the entire scene a bit too amusing. Imran Ashraf should definitely not go overboard and should know that it’s perfectly alright to not overly express yourself as an actor at every given situation – sometimes less is definitely more!
Fatima Effendi
Fatima Effendi is the new howler in town. She has been doing a lot of crying in the drama serial Munafiq, although she has acted well and done justice to her character but that can not be said about the crying prowess she has displayed in the entire drama. Her cries are so loud that they can make the unconscious conscious, they can make people turn in their sleep and can wake infants up. Fatima Effendi can, in fact, should definitely tone it down especially when she knows her voice has the quality of getting a little screeching and loud.
Syed Arez
Syed Arez has cried so much in Kahin Deep Jale that when the viewers saw him smiling in the latest drama Tarap, they didn’t know how to react because the kind of expression he carries on his face makes it look like he doesn’t know how to sport a normal face expression. Syed Arez has a painful look on his face and every time he speaks, it looks like the poor guy is going to burst into tears any minute. The subdued low pitch voice, red glycerin filled eyes and droopy lips, along with exaggerated expressions make him a poor crier too.
Irsa Ghazal
Irsa Ghazal is another experienced actress of the Pakistani drama industry but unfortunately, after all these years, she has not understood that her crying scenes can take a toll on viewer’s mental and emotional well-being. They can also deafen the viewers because the way her voice gets heavier as the pitch gets higher, she makes it look like she doesn’t know where to stop and in the heat of the moment she goes overboard thinking she gave a phenomenal performance. Everything else is perfectly alright but crying in such a bad manner is definitely not. Irsa Ghazal is definitely one of the worst criers of Pakistani drama industry.
Nida Mumtaz
Nida Mumtaz; another experienced actor thinks the louder the better, but we would like to do the honors of respectfully telling her that toning down is not only going to do wonders to her but will be a huge favor for the viewers too. Her expressions everytime she cries tend to become funny, but what’s interesting is that her sad acting remains the same in every single drama and doesn’t get any better. There are some criers who make the viewers feel uncomfortable with their emotional acting and she happens to be one of them.
This completes the list of worst criers seen in Pakistani dramas. Which ones make you feel queasy and uncomfortable while portraying sad emotions? Which of these actors have forced you to turn the volume of your TV down? Feel free to add more names to the list and share your opinions about the actors mentioned above.
Anmol Baloch is a young and talented Pakistani actress who started her acting career a few months back. For her tremendous acting and innocent looks, she has established her position in the showbiz. She has appeared as a supporting character in the recent drama, Deewar-e-Shab.
Other than acting, Anmol is a bold model. From casual to bridal photoshoots, she has worked for famous fashion designers and never failed to impress her fans. She is winning the hearts of millions of people and expanding her fan following with her powerful performance and stunning looks.
Anmol Baloch is a confident and bold lady who feels comfortable in open-dressing. She keeps herself physically fit by following a proper diet plan and exercise routine. She is an inspiration or ideal for many young girls for her looks and slim body.
Check out some of the latest pictures of beautiful Anmol Baloch.
Quarantine is making people bored now, but Pakistani celebrities are trying to make it fun and entertaining for their fans and followers. They are doing interesting activities at their home with their loved ones and uploading videos and pictures on social media.
Sarwat Gilani is entertaining her fans by doing art and craft activities and motivating her fans to do the same to keep their kids busy. Maya Ali is having some fun at her kitchen making yummy and delicious dishes and uploading videos on Instagram.
Like others, Aiman and Muneeb are spending quality time with their daughter, Amal Muneeb. They are making her learn new and funny things. Other than that, they are staying in touch with their close friends over video calls.
Hassan Sheheryar Yasin video called Aiman and Muneeb to interview them and to know how their quarantine is going so far. They talked about the current situation and what precautionary measures are they taking to prevent themselves from coronavirus. He even called Aiman and Minal fashion designers because of their own clothing brand to which she replied that it’s just a little side business that they started it as fun.
That’s how Aiman and Muneeb are spending their quarantine days. Share your locked down stories with us in the comments section below.
Ohkay so, this episode of Muqaddar covered the moment that changed Raima’s life. I think from now on, as much as the story will be about Raima’s sufferings, it will also show how she will be impacting Saif ur Rehman’s life. I can totally foresee the pace getting a little slower from this episode onward where Raima will take a lot of time in coming to terms with the fact that she is now married to Saif ur Rehman, but after she will eventually accept the reality, that is when the story will definitely become a lot more interesting.
Saif ur Rehman’s Authority
The beginning of the episode showed how Saad was ready to go to any extent to help Raima. No one so far has been able to solve the riddle that the girl who interviewed Saif ur Rehman has gone missing & not only that, her family & fiancee were threatened too. It goes to show that as much as Saad or even Farkhanda know Saif ur Rehman, this is something that is beyond their imagination that Saif ur Rehman can go to such an extent to win someone over, especially a girl who he only met once in his life.
Saif ur Rehman’s character for now seems to be pretty one-dimensional where he is so used to being in control & authority that he can not look beyond that wall where there can be emotions & feelings. For Saif ur Rehman, Raima is like a trophy that he wants to win no matter what price he is going to make her pay. Raima remained persistent that she loved Haris, but unfortunately, she couldn’t do anything. At this point, Saif ur Rehman remains the least favorite character but I am sure the writer is going to show how he is going to evolve & how Raima will transform him, which hopefully will be interesting to see. Saif ur Rehman used the final nail in the coffin to convince Raima & she caved in. It was ironic that Saif ur Rehman still chose not to see the love Raima had for Haris where only to save his life, she was accepting his proposal.
Madiha Imam has remained in her element as Raima & had made me feel for her every step of the way. Muqaddar so far is the kind of drama that hasn’t offered something new or out of the box, however the way it has been executed makes you look forward to it. The strong & powerful portrayal of emotions happens to be the strength of Muqaddar, be it from Raima or Haris & his family or even Saif ur Rehman. Abeera & Hassan’s track remains the least favorite so far & doesn’t offer much. They have been used as a filler & it is written all over them. However, the only reason I see of this track is to may be serve as an eye-opener to Saif ur Rehman because Abeera seems to be falling for the wrong guy & eventually, after Saif ur Rehman will see his daughter suffering, he will realize the pain he had caused to Raima & her family.
It is unfortunate that Raima’s uncle Arshad chose to stay aloof to the entire scenario. He thinks he has tried his best but the truth is, he did not & even now he seems to be preventing Haris from doing anything. Arshad probably knows that Saif ur Rehman is far too strong & influential to be fought with, therefore he is just trying to save his family unit because he understands that for Raima, there’s no turning back from Saif ur Rehman’s trap.
Raima & Saif ur Rehman got married & the entire time, I couldn’t help but feel for Raima. The entire ‘sharab haram hai’ was in bad taste & seemed totally unnecessary because it would’ve been realistic if they had shown Saif ur Rehman celebrating his union with being in his senses & rejoicing over it by just being happy. He obviously didn’t need alcohol to deal with the fact that he finally succeeded in making Raima his. Saif ur Rehman’s aggression is the part of his nature & personality but once again, to see him reacting to Raima’s confession of always loving Haris seemed uncalled for because what else was he expecting from a girl who has clearly stated it again & again that she doesn’t like him to begin with. What happens next remains to be seen.
Strong Performances
This episode of Muqaddar once again had amazing acting to its credit. Madiha Imam & Faysal Qureshi are making Muqaddar worthwhile. Ali Ansari has emerged to be a very strong performer in this drama & it seems he actually gave it all to Haris’s character because so far, I haven’t seen any such drama of his where he got to perform to his full potential. All the supporting actors like Ayesha Gul, Saife Hassan & Fazila Qazi are rightfully adding & contributing towards the story & drama. I am definitely looking forward to the next episode. Please share your thoughts about this episode of Muqaddar.
HUM and ARY are the leading channels that most viewers tune into for watching dramas. Both channels have evolved over the years. These channels have also contributed to the revival of Pakistani dramas. This year too if we take a look at the kind of dramas that are being aired on both these channels, their basic philosophy is quite clear.
Honestly speaking, this philosophy became more clear to me when I sat down to draw these comparisons and consciously looked for which dramas were airing on a specific day on these channels. The results were as clear as daylight by the time I was done with my ‘research’. As a drama buff with keen observation and also as someone who has been writing about dramas for more than 8 years now, I find it interesting how channels keep on changing their policies and priorities.
It is also upsetting to see just how invested some producers are in winning the TRPs race. Thankfully, there are still those production houses which believe in innovation and meaningful entertainment. Broadly speaking, there are two different kinds of viewers watching these dramas; those who love watching fast-paced done-to-death stories as long as they are ‘entertaining’ and others who find new concepts refreshing.
Personally, I believe that dramas should be intelligently written, executed and the end product should be entertaining, everything else is secondary. My definition of an exceptional drama is one that entertains and enlightens at the same time.
I decided to draw a fair comparison between dramas that are airing at 8 pm on HUM and ARY on specific days. Since the 8 pm is the prime slot in which the channels air their best dramas.
Monday 8 pm Dramas on HUM and ARY
Monday is the most difficult day of the week for some people who do not always start the week with the same enthusiasm as others. You would think that the channels will prefer showing something fun and entertaining on television to help people unwind on Monday but that is definitely not the case!
Daasi airs on HUM on Monday and ARY is showing drama serial Ishqiya. Ishqiya is more ‘popular’ among the masses but I would put both these dramas in the same category. Both the dramas involve clichéd love stories which have been executed poorly. Both these dramas have a star cast but that does not make up for the slow pace and unappealing storylines.
I tried watching both Ishqiya and Daasi. Daasi was boring right from the start and the most disappointing aspect has been Adeel Hussein’s acting and the character he chose to play. After all, this was his comeback serial, he could have done better. Ishqiya first few episodes were average but it seems to be going downhill with every passing episode.
It seems like, both these channels do not take the Monday slot too seriously and are not too keen on airing dramas with quality content. They are clearly relying more on star power than anything else.
What’s on Air on Tuesday
Mein Na Janoo was on air for more than 20 weeks on HUM and it ended recently. It is going to be replaced with Kashf which hopefully won’t be as lame and disappointing as Mein Na Janoo. Mein Na Janoo was the worst play that aired in the 8 pm slot on any of the leading channels. Even Zahid Ahmed publicly apologized for being a part of this project.
ARY airs Ruswai on Tuesday which is an issue-based drama. Although Ruswai has completely gone off track, even then it has been way better than Mein Na Janoo. Ruswai is also ending soon. It has been stretched to the limit and people are waiting for it to end.
Therefore we will soon get to watch two new dramas on both these channels on Tuesday. Kashf seems promising and will hopefully be another serial that is worth watching.
A Clear Winner on Wednesday
Well, let’s just say that there is absolutely no competition between the two dramas which air on these channels on Wednesday. On ARY we have Thora Sa Haq and on HUM we have Ye Dil Mera. While Ye Dil Mera is engaging and inventive, Thora Sa Haq is full of clichés.
Thora Sa Haq banks on the most ghisse pitay scenarios and star power. On the other hand, Ye Dil Mera has both star power and a storyline which keeps you on the edge even though the execution isn’t always perfect.
HUM is a clear winner in this slot since it provides the perfect quality entertainment which the viewers truly deserve after watching the most pathetic dramas at the start of the week.
Another Victory For HUM on Thursday
Pyar Ke Sadqay airs on HUM on Thursday and Ghalati on ARY. Once again, it would be unfair to even put these two dramas in the same category. While Ghalati is yet another rocky marriage and inconsiderate in laws story, Pyar Ke Sadqay is a light-hearted yet extremely touching drama serial.
Pyar Ke Sadqay is getting better with every passing episode. It has a quality script, a brand new on-screen couple and so much more going for it. Ghalati on the other hands banks solely on the Du Bol on-screen jodi, Saba Hameed plays the evil saas yet again and it fails miserably in providing quality entertainment. I watched it for a few weeks and gave up on it completely. It was frustrating watching someone educated and enlightened going through hell for no reason!
On the other hand, I watched Pyar Ke Sadqay only after watching the clips on social media. I wasn’t expecting much from this drama since Cheekh did not work for me at all and Pyar Ke Sadqay has been written by Zanjabeel Asim Shah too. It is currently my favorite drama mainly because of the script. HUM has proved yet again that it is completely capable of airing dramas that offer something new and attractive.
Game Show vs. An Over-Stretched Drama On Friday
ARY does not even air a drama on Friday but relies on the popularity of Jeeto Pakistan to bring in the TRPs. HUM airs Jo Tu Chahey on Friday which is another drama which has been dragged for the longest time. Most people probably are tuning into another channel or the crowd which watches the game show has that option.
Jo Tu Chahey was initially titled Kun Fayakun which resulted in a controversy and consequently, it went off air. Right now, it has lost all its appeal and most people are waiting for it to end.
So, there isn’t anything worth watching on HUM or ARY on Friday. While HUM is at least airing a drama in the time slot, ARY isn’t doing so.
Jhooti and Dil Ruba on Saturday
Dil Ruba recently aired on HUM after Deewar-e-Shab ended. Jhooti has been on air for more than 10 weeks now on ARY. Jhooti and Dil Ruba have a few things in common. Both dramas have female protagonists who are clever and manipulative. Dil Ruba so far is making more sense than Jhooti did in its initial episodes. Jhooti has turned into one of those dramas which bank wholly on the negative traits of the female protagonist. It is mostly unconvincing and annoying.
Dil Ruba’s protagonist does not have the negative streak which is usually off-putting but it is another commercial drama that may or may not deliver in the long run.
HUM Leads on Sunday
ARY doesn’t show any drama on Sunday whereas HUM was showing Ehd-e-Wafa before and Sabaat now. HUM definitely takes the weekend dramas more seriously than ARY. Ehd-e-Wafa was an entertaining and meaningful drama. Sabaat is also off to a good start.
HUM definitely has been making sure that they give the viewers something to look forward to on Sunday and therefore for the drama buffs, it definitely leads this slot.
The Verdict
HUM is clearly leading more slots than ARY. It is also evident that ARY has been more focused on getting the ratings, ticking all the boxes to attract the masses but compromising on quality as a result. HUM has also been experimenting more than ARY. Also, the fact that ARY is depending so much on a game show in the slot which is actually meant for dramas, shows that the channel doesn’t take its dramas too seriously!
There isn’t a single drama on ARY in the 8 pm slot which I personally like or look forward to. In fact making this list was an eye-opener since I did not realize just how many mediocre dramas ARY was airing during the week. Although HUM has also aired disasters like Mein Na Janoo and Daasi, it has many good dramas to its credit as well.
I really hope that ARY will give us something good to watch soon and stop using these shortcuts to get TRPs. HUM is on the right track and is a clear winner right now.
Which dramas are you currently watching? Share your views in the comments section.
Hania Aamir is one of the cutest faces that Pakistan media Industry has. Hania Aamir joined media industry in 2016 and within no time Hania jumped on the bandwagon.
Hania made her acting debut in 2016 with a movie Janaan. Hania played a supporting and not so powerful character in Janaan yet she got more fame and acclamation than the leading actress Armeena Rana Khan. After Janaan Hania Aamir started signing projects one after the other. She is been casted in two movies Na Maloom Afrad 2 and in Parvaz Hai Janoon as a leading actress.
Hania has also been featured in dramas and for sure she has raised the bars. Right now Hania is starring in two dramas that are currently on air including Ishqiya and Dil Ruba.
Hania Aamir also runs a YouTube channel by the name of Hania Aamir and has thousands of subscribers. Hania off and on uploads VLOGS on her YouTube channel to give her fans an insight into her personal life. Yesterday Hania Aamir uploaded a VLOG with the title “APNA KHANA KHUD BANAO” in which she made pasta for Gohar Rasheed, with her sister’s recipe. The VLOG is filled with Hania’s kittenish chatters. Hania made pasta and entertained the viewers just in Hania Aamir style.
Here is a link to Hania Aamir’s VLOG:
Share your views about this fun filled VLOG of Hania Aamir in comments section!
The coronavirus lockdown is keeping us all indoors. And while we’re all quarantining at home, most of us have started doing a lot of stuff, which we never really did earlier. And similarly Minal Khan, too, is killing those quarantine blues in the kitchen.
The gorgeous actress took to Instagram to share how she had been spending time in the kitchen, making burgers for her brothers.
“Trying out my cooking skills at home, made beef burgers for my monster brothers,” wrote Minal on her Instagram.
To be honest, the burgers that Minal made, looked absolutely scrumptious. Heavenly, if we use the right word.
Minal Khan’s next is a Big Bang Production, alongside Shahroz Sabzwari as Rabi Saqib.
Ever since the increase in coronavirus cases in the country, Pakistan has been in a lockdown situation imposed by the government. The lockdown means no work opportunities for daily wage earners as they are all forced to sit at home and quarantine.
In such panicking and tough times. Pakistani celebrities started off with ration drives to help the needy. However most of them were criticized for publicizing their efforts.
Answering the same criticism, actor Salman Sheikh aka Mani recently posted a video answering the trolls who called them out for posting pictures of them donating ration.
“As pop culture celebrities when we share posts of our material wealth – our show ratings, our wardrobe, our holidays – it is labeled as “trending”. However when we try to use our fame to do some good, it is unfairly being labeled as “cheap publicity stunt”. When celebrities flaunt their wardrobes, their cars, their dogs or their homes, it’s trendy, tasteful, cute and stylish….But when they try to do something good, so others can follow suit or join their drive, it’s suddenly… cheap publicity,” said Mani in his video.
“In this lockdown when we saw the plight of the starving daily wage worker, Hira and I started a small donation drive at our place with the funds we had and put it up on Instagram….we got a backlash, we just couldn’t understand,” he stated further.
“We put up pictures on Instagram so whoever knew anyone deserving could contact us and refer that needy family. However, after a week we started running out of funds and appealed to others to join in. We also encouraged fans to start similar donations in their areas because our reach was limited.Pretty soon brands started contacting us and donating food supplies. However, we kept getting negative feedback from social media,” added Mani.
“Why is my question? We didn’t put up pictures with the people who we were donating to, we didn’t show queues of deserving white-collar workers at our place. We don’t even go down to meet the people who come to our doorstep, so we don’t embarrass them and they don’t feel that we are doing it for publicity. And yet…we are disliked for it. And yet….. We continue with our mission. Here’s the quote that keeps us going and will keep all those who are helping the ones in need, to keep at it no matter what,” said the actor with complete resolve.
https://www.instagram.com/p/B-pBCBDpmGY/
On the work front Mani has two films lined up, Mohib Mirza’s Ishrat Made In China and Money Back Guarantee by Faisal Qureshi.
Sana Fakhar is a famous Pakistani actress who gained massive popularity for her tremendous acting in movies and drama serials. She started her career as a film actress and gave the debut in Shahid Rana’s film in 1997. In 2012, Sana joined the television industry and earned massive fame and love from the audience.
Sana Fakhar got married to Fakhar Imam in 2008 who is a renowned model. They are living a happily married life with two handsome sons- Azi Imam and Rayaan Imam. She keeps on posting her family pictures on social media to share them with her fans and followers.
Sana and Fakhar always manage to take out time from their busy work schedule to spend quality time with their kids. From going on vacations to celebrating inside the home, the family often find interesting activities to do together.
COVID-19 has locked everyone inside their homes and Sana Fakhar seems to enjoy her family time. Check out the latest pictures of beautiful Sana Fakhar with her family.
Actress Anmol Baloch shares how she keeps herself productive during the quarantine. Her typical Monday routine consists of workout, cooking and counting her blessings.
She shared a video on her Instagram and wrote, “It may be a Monday in quarantine, but that doesn’t mean you should give up your routine.”
Anmol Baloch shared, “Keeping a light work out, cooking your favorite meal mixed with a little family recipe is exactly the thing to chase away your blues. Check out what a typical Monday looks like for me.”
In this quarantine, she makes sure to stay on track by exercising daily and eating homemade healthy food.
Anmol Baloch also requested everyone to help underprivileged people and donate as much as they can.
Out of so many people, this Media industry is in indebting of, Hamza Ali Abbasi is one of them for the phenomenal work he has done in the acting world through his spectacular work and beautifully crafted character s that he has lived to the best. Hamza Ali Abbasi has always enjoyed the limelight for the success stories of his dramas and films, for his political views and the work he has one for humanity. He is truly loved for the character of Kalb-e-Momin in Drama Serial Alif and for his intense move of leaving the glamor industry for the sake of his faith. Hamza Ali Abasi does have plans to work in the industry but only in the projects that aim to spread a meaningful and constructive message among the viewers.
People who know Hamza, cannot stop themselves from adoring them and hold high respect for him. He is one of those few celebrities who enjoy to be friends with his friends at work who happens to be his competitors. These are a few pictures of Hamza, having fun with his friends. Have a look!
Aamir Liaquat Hussain has come up with a special message to feed stray animals. Due to lockdown everything is closed and these animals are not getting any food to eat and he requested everyone to feed stray animals.
Taking to Instagram, he shared a video and captioned, “Due to the #lockdowneffect , #StrayAnimals have been affected as all marriage halls/restaurants/hotels are closed, they have no place to eat.I request all to feed the stray with leftovers or proper food(if you can afford)these animals are our responsibility as they live among us.”
In his video message, he said, “Every restaurant and wedding halls are closed these days and they used to give leftover food to stray animals.”
He requested, “I want to suggest everyone that keep your leftover food outside your home so that stray animals can eat.”
Aamir Liaquat Hussain also advised everyone to take of their pets because they are family members.
Wahaj Ali is one of the new sensations of the decade and has gained a lot of prominence for his role as Shariq in drama serial Ehd-e-Wafa. Wahaj was born on December 1st, 1988 in Lahore and always had the passion of being an actor. It is for his love for acting and his good looks, the spell worked out and he played the lead role in several dramas like Gila, Hari Hari Churyan, Bharam, and Mahe Tamam.
The actor is indeed quite a family-oriented man. He is married and has a daughter. Wahaj has never failed to live to the expectations of his fans and has performed pretty well despite having a lot of competition around.
If you are a fan, you would definitely like to see the best of Wahaj’s clicks from different photoshoots. Have a look!
You are best known for the way you treat kids around and Muneeb is surely his best version when it comes to having a quality time with the little kids out there. Now that the hot hunk is a father of a beautiful daughter Amal Muneeb, we have seen his fatherly side quite often where he makes sure to be a helping hand for wife and the perfect source of love for Amal. However, if you are a Muneeb Fan, you also need to know that he is very close to his nieces and Nephews who also truly adore him, for he has always proven himself as their best uncle.
He has been sharing pictures of him with kids and has made sure no one can stop without loving them. Here are some most amazing pictures of Star Muneeb Butt with the kids of his family. Have a look!
Nausheen Shah has suffered from severe depression in her life but in that time period, she realized what she was missing in her life.
In an interview, she talked about how coming closer to God and family helped her in difficult times.
“When I was in depression I used to feel like there is something missing in my life.”
She figured out what she was missing in her life and said, “I was missing something in my life which was my connection with God and my family.”
“To clean my soul I needed to connect and come closer with God and get away from this fake and glamours world,” she added.
Nausheen Shah further shared, “When I went away from this fake world and started praying five times a day often people criticized me and said this to me that you pray five times a day but still wear revealing clothes but I gave them a shut-up call because it’s between me and my God.”
Ahad and Sajal’s wedding was the awaited wedding of this year. All of their fans were waiting anxiously to see the best on-screen couple become real-life couples soon. Sajal and Ahad like to keep their personal life private, therefore, they never made any announcement about their wedding.
Their wedding pictures went viral over the internet and we can’t take our eyes off them. Sajal and Ahad had a private wedding function in Abu Dhabi where only close friends and family members were invited. They looked perfect together.
Saboor Ali looked stunningly beautiful at her sister’s wedding. She wore leaf-green color ghagra choli by Zara Shahjahan on Sajal’s mehndi and looked gorgeous as always. On Nikkah day, everyone looked grateful in white dresses.
During the quarantine days, Saboor is working on her painting skills. She keeps on posting her painting pictures on Instagram to share them with her fans and motivate them to stay inside their homes and focus on their inner talents.
She recently posted her pictures from Sajal’s wedding. Have a look!
Pakistani celebrities are trying their best to entertain their fans on social media. Because of COVID-19, all the shoots and projects have been postponed until the situation gets better or controlled. The government has requested everyone to stay in isolation and avoid going out unless it’s something urgent.
It’s quarantine day 17th and check how Pakistani celebrities are spending their time at home.
Nida Yasir continued hosting her morning show to entertain her viewers in these stressful days. Amna Sheikh is busy painting meaningful messages on a canvas to motivate her fans that we need to stay strong and stay inside homes to fight against coronavirus.
Many celebrities made their videos and uploaded them on social media in which they advised their fans to stay inside the home, wash their hands for 20 seconds, and increase the intake of vitamin C through fruits and vegetables to make the immune system strong.
Saba Qamar celebrated her birthday in self-isolation with family members. Arij Fatima is busy making makeup tutorials for her fans. While Shaista Lodhi is having some fun playing cricket with her brother. Aiman Muneeb, Armeena Khan and others are posting their selfies on Instagram. Maya Ali is spending quality time in her kitchen.
Bilal Maqsood is son of famous writer and poet Anwar Maqsood and also a member of String Band.
Bilal Maqsood is a guitarist whereas Faisal Kapadia is vocalist. Bilal is also a song writer and composer. Strings has composed 4 seasons of Coke Studio.
Bilal Maqsood has also directed a number of Music videos. For Bilal and his band the success came on 1992 after the launch of Sir Kiya Ya Pahar in 1992. This song was a major hit so was the band.
Bilal Maqsood is multitalented person. Apart of being and exceptional musician he is also an amazing painter.
As we all know lock down is perpetuated and everyone has fallen prey of boredom. Now everyone is looking for new activities to kill their time at home. Bilal Maqsood took Instagram to share a video clip in which he is drawing a beautifully portrait deceitfully. He bimanually drew a perfect picture of a lady and man and separated them via lock. He captioned it “Lock Down Couple”.
Let’s have a look at the exceptional talent of Bilal Maqsood:
We all know who Javeria Saud is. She is a well-known actress who became popular for her tremendous acting. Other than acting, Javeria is a stunning singer, producer, and host. She is best known for her role as Jameela in Geo TV’s drama series, Yeh Zindagi Hai.
Javeria is an active social media user. She keeps on posting pictures and videos on her social accounts to stay connected with her fans and followers. A few days back, Javeria became the talk of the town because of her luxurious house. She gave a complete house tour and showed all the expensive decoration pieces, crockery, and furniture to the viewers.
During the quarantine days, Javeria is spending quality time with her family and close friends. She took pictures while doing groceries and enjoying the fresh air on the rooftop. Because of COVID-19, Javeria’s kids are having online classes, therefore, she arranged a proper set up so that they won’t get disturbed while studying.
Check out some of the latest pictures of beautiful Javeria Saud with her family and friends and look at how she is spending her quarantine days.
Who is the most exalted, foreseen and tantalizing couple of the industry? Yes you got it right Ahad Raza Mir and Sajal Aly undoubtedly the IT Couple of Pakistan Media Industry. Sajal and Ahad first starred together in drama serial Yaqeen Ka Safar and got a lot of fame. These two was again starred together in drama serial Angaan that was aired on Hum TV. Sajal and Ahad are currently seen together in drama serial Yeh Dil Mera which is a big hit of present days.
Sajal Aly and Ahad Raza Mir announced their engagement last year. They announced the news of engagement through their Instagram account.Both of them shared just one picture from their engagement.
Last month Sajal Aly and Ahad Raza Mir tied the knot in UAE. Both Sajal and Ahad looked breath taking on their big day.
Soon after Sahad’s wedding the corona trend rose and everyone’s attention diverted towards the global issue. Sajal Aly and Ahad Raza Mir also shared a image wearing mask to raise awareness among people.
And now a new video of Ahad Raza Mir and Sajal Aly is all over the internet in which Ahad Raza Mir is seen doing make up of Sajal Aly.
Nausheen Shah happens to be one of the most fashionable stars of the industry. Her dress choices are always bold but beautiful and fashionable to the T. Alongside her keen sense of fashion, Nausheen happens to be a good actress as well, which she has proven time and again with her performances.
But Nausheen, who belongs to a very conservative Syed family, ventured into the showbiz, with help from her God, as she believes. In a recent interview with Iffat Omar, Nausheen narrated how she had come into the industry, an entirely new and close to impossible feat considering where she came from.
Stating that she felt that God had chosen the industry for her, Nausheen Shah said, “I come from a very conservative family and background. And the place I belong to, I feel there was only a divine intervention for me that I was spotted, singled out for audition, auditioned and got the part.”
“It was a very small role and I earned 3000 from it. I didn’t even have good clothes to wear for the audition and lent them from a friend,” added Nausheen further.
Nausheen also stated that she loved dressing up and had possibly spent all her money buying clothes and shoes for herself, and considering Nausheen’s sartorial choices, we feel, Nausheen did make a good investment indeed.
Typecasting means to cast an actor continuously in more or less the same kind of roles, either because of their physical appearance or previous success in such roles. Typecasting is especially unfair to those actors who are clearly capable of doing more. There is no denying the fact that the Pakistani drama industry is blessed with the best but even then the producers most often play it safe.
All the actors who are being typecast for the past few years are enormously talented. Most of these actors can easily pull off different kinds of roles yet somehow they settle for characters which are quite similar. It is monotonous and disappointing watching these actors in the same roles repeatedly.
I wrote a similar article in 2012 and some of these actors were in the list back then too! They seriously need to pick the characters they play more carefully.
Saba Hameed
Saba Hameed is on top of this list because she is the most experienced and talented actress who can fit into any kind of role at all. Yet! She chooses to play the flawed mother who always makes bad choices or is terribly insecure, over and over again. Saba Hameed played similar characters in many recent dramas. So much so that apart from the overall look, her characters were pretty much the same.
Guzarish, Baba Jani, Mere Mohsin, Ghalati are some of the recent dramas in which Saba Hameed played roles that had so many similarities. I am tired of watching her making her bahu or bhabhi’s life hell in dramas! It all started from Qaid-e-Tanhai and with a few breaks in between, it is continuing to date.
When Saba Hameed plays the mother of daughters in dramas, the characters go through some turmoil or the other. Aisi Hei Tanhai, Muqabil, Bhool are few such dramas.
Saba Hameed is a phenomenal actress and it would be great watching her following in the footsteps of actresses like Shamim Hilali, Asma Abbas and Badar Khalil who showed more diversity. Saba Hameed’s comic timing is exceptional too therefore she definitely has so many genres she can successfully experiment with.
Ayeza Khan
Ayeza Khan’s on-screen marriages have to be the most tearful and complicated affair. Every single drama she has worked in recently dealt with the same issue. Whether it was Yaariyan, Mere Pass Tum Ho, Thora Sa Haq and now Meher Posh, Ayeza Khan‘s characters go through similar situations. Ayeza works on her looks more than she does on making sure that she does something different every now and then.
She should definitely work less and choose the projects she is a part of carefully. The irony is that every drama Ayeza Khan has starred in recently has been a massive hit therefore the producers and Ayeza herself would have no reason to re-think the kind of roles she is being assigned.
Most of the characters Ayeza has played in her entire career have been black and white. It would be nice to see her in a character which is meaty and for once it would also be good to see Ayeza Khan compromising on her looks to play a role similar to the one Ushna Shah played in Alif Allah aur Insan and Iqra Aziz played in Ranjha Ranjha Kardi.
Mikaal Zulfiqar
Mikaal Zulfiqar is another actor who simply hasn’t played a character like the one he played in Durr-e-Shehwar since 2012! He has continuously been playing the role of the most clueless and selfish husband ever since in most of the dramas. Mikaal’s characters almost always cheat on their wives but ultimately end up regretting that behavior. Most often he is forgiven too (maybe because of those good looks!!)
Shehr-e-Zaat, Manjali, Sangat, Khasara, Ruswai, Izteraab are few such dramas in which he played roles that were quite similar. I am sure I am the only one who is sick and tired of watching him struggle with his complexes on screen. Mikaal Zulfiqar has played some of the most annoying male characters as well.
The role Mikaal played in Alif Allah aur Insaan was different and quite likable. He should stop playing the unfaithful and completely useless husband altogether and opt for roles that offer variety. In Durr-e-Shehwar he made a relatively brief appearance but his role left a lasting impression because it was easy to relate to.
Hania Aamir
Hania Aamir is one of my favorite actresses but I am quite disappointed with her choices recently. She was phenomenal in Titli but that doesn’t mean that she needs to play another character like that again. The role Hania Aamir chose to play in her latest drama Dil Ruba isn’t only similar to the one she played in Titli but also a lot like the role she is playing in drama serial Ishqiya which is currently on air.
Hania fits into the bubbly, happy-go-lucky roles perfectly which is why she is continuously seen playing such roles. She is clearly being typecast for this reason but it is up to her to step out of her comfort zone and experiment with different roles.
Alizeh Shah
Alizeh Shah has recently started playing leading roles in dramas. Apart from Ehd-e-Wafa she has been playing the yateem, besahara and bebas characters in all the dramas. Her constant sobbing in the recent dramas suggests that the producers are convinced that she is the most suitable actress for playing this role.
In Hoor Pari, Jo Tou Chahay and Mera Dil Mera Dushman, Alizeh Shah plays the innocent girl who suffers because of her selfish and insincere relatives. In all these plays she has a close relationship with her mother and is the majboor heroine who wants to but is not in a position to question anyone around her.
Alizeh Shah is completely capable of playing progressive roles therefore she should stop opting for such roles which only require her to look pretty and sob. I loved her in Superstar and would like to see her in different roles.
Can you think of any other Pakistani actors who are being typecast? Feel free to add more names to the list.
Noor Bukhari recently got married to Awn Chaudhry. Unlike before she did not announce this marriage but simply a posted a picture of her husband with the caption ‘My Hero’. Awn Chaudhry is also the father of Noor’s only daughter.
Today she posted a few pictures on her insta story which once again made people curious. Noor posted the picture of a diaper bag with a caption which suggested that she is now a mother again.
She also posted two more pictures with her daughter holding an infant. Noor’s latest pictures have made people curious and they are wondering if Noor had another baby.
Noor is definitely not sharing minute details of her life with her followers but she is letting her pictures and captions on Instagram do the talking for her. We are waiting for an official announcement from Noor Bukhari.
Earlier this week, Pakistan’s favorite and most popular actress, Nadia Jamil, shared how she had been diagnosed with breast cancer and was lucky enough to be able to get her surgery scheduled during this time of coronavirus emergency.
Following the news, Nadia Jamil was take into surgery and is now slowly recovering as she shared on her social media with her followers.
After she shared the news of her cancer on her social media, prayers for her speedy recovery began pouring in from Nadia’s friends and family.
Here’s what everyone close to the actress has been wishing for her;
President Arif Alvi and his wife send Nadia good wishes for speedy recovery.
My wife @Saminalvi and I would like to wish you quick recovery. Indeed there is no shame. This is a disease like any other with a great potential of recovery in 'early detection and fast action'. We need to spread the word. You will Inshallah recover soon, we are praying for you. https://t.co/Lr5ULQHIpN
Wahaj Ali also shared an emotional message for Nadia’s recovery.
You've been a sister, a godmother and a mentor to me when I needed it the most. May Allah grant you the strength to fight this battle and emerge healthy from this ordeal. pic.twitter.com/5UJrUYbM6w
People are locked down in their homes and this time is making them realise the importance of things which we tend to ignore.
Many people are doing their house chores without the help of their maids and appreciating their hard work as well.
The fashion icon Frieha Altaf appreciated her domestic workers in a recent video that she posted on Instagram.
During this quarantine, she realized the importance of all the maids who helped her in doing every housework.
Freiha Altaf shared a video and captioned, “There is dignity in Work. Jharo before taki/mopping. Its tough work and not easy on your back. Appreciate your maid. Be Kind to your domestic staff Role reversals.”
In her video message, she is cleaning her floor and said, “There is dignity in every work and everybody should work.”
Freiha Altaf thinks it is not easy to clean house but its surely a good workout for everyone.
Ahsan Khan is taking best advantage of quarantine time by education Quranic stories to his kids which is becoming a source of inspiration for others as well.
Iqra Aziz and Yasir Hussain have stitched a protective suit for doctors and paramedics staff who are selflessly working in hospitals and treating patients of COVID-19.
The couple posted a video on Instagram in which Yasir Hussain said, “I don’t know how to stitch but I made this and it is quite easy. This suit is for doctors and paramedics staff which is an initiative by Asim Jofa. The quality of this dress is really good.”
“You can do something practical for doctors rather than just saluting them,” he added.
Yasir Hussain suggested, “Anyone can make this by using waterproof clothes.”
Iqra and Yasir made this suit by working together. They motivated their fans if they can make such suit then others can do this too.
Here is a video message by Iqra Aziz and Yasir Hussain:
With each passing day, we see new young and talented celebrities entering the entertainment industry. Either it’s an actor or a host, a makeup artist or fashion designer, our industry encourages newcomers and appreciates their talent.
Many newcomers are sons or daughters of actors and actresses who are already working in showbiz for several years. Moammar Rana’s daughter Rea Rana us giving us major beauty goals.
A fashion and makeup diva, Rea Rana, has all grown up to be a beautiful and elegant lady. Her pictures are all over the internet and we can’t take our eye off her. She is a certified makeup artist and pursued her passion as a career. Her social media is full of beautiful makeup pictures.
Here are some of the latest pictures of gorgeous and stunning makeup artist, Rea Rana. Have a look!
Celebrities are playing a positive part in motivating their fans and followers to stay home and connected.
Naimal Khawar Abbasi has taken a positive initiative to uplift people and she wants everyone to take part.
Taking to Instagram, she posted a video and captioned, “Hope everyone is at Home and staying safe. Lets try and stay connected during this time by sharing with each other how we are spending our times at home. Share your stories with me using the hashtags #AtHome#StayApartStayTogether and lets get through this time together!“
In her video message, she said, “I hope everyone is fine at their homes. I am here to talk about what’s happening around us. We all are taking measures to protect ourselves by social distancing while we are protecting ourselves physically it is equally important to take care of mental health.”
“The anxiety is being created by watching the news so its best that we play our part. I have partnered with Samsung home campaign and I want every one of us to stay connected.”
She further shared, “I am trying my best to be productive. I am trying to make my new house I am trying to set up my creative space and I am also trying some new recipes.”
Naimal Khawar suggested her followers do the same and share their activities with everyone.
The very cool and handsome, Ali Rehman has made his grip on a huge list of fans and followers through his spectacular acting and good looks. Whether it be the drama industry or film industry, Ali has ensured he keeps moving on in both. He has been seen in films like Janaan and parchi, while he has done many dramas like Khaas, Rishtay Kuch Aadhooray se and Bewafa.
Ali loves to spend time with his loved ones and adore his family. He loves pets and often shares pictures of his family and house on his Instagram page. Here are a few pictures that will show you the other side of Ali Rehman that you might have missed out!
Marina Khan brings around the golden era of PTV when it was all about emotions and acting, dialogues and storyline. When glamour and overacting was still not a part of our culture. Yes, that decade still brings the goosebumps when you get to see a glimpse of it. Marina Khan is all remembered for her cute, touchy acting in Dhoop Kinare and Tanhaiyaan that turned out to be the tipping point for the young actress at that time. Marina Khan is truly an amazing person whether it be on work or in her personal life.
She is still a role model for the young artists who respect her completely. She is now much seen on screen. Here are a few unseen pictures of Marina Khan with other celebrities. Have a look!
