Many people are disappointed with the LSA nominations that have come out. People have complained that many deserving people and projects were snubbed by Jury and they have been asking questions that why they were not considered. Among all this, Ahmed Ai Butt has gotten the nomination for Best Actor in JPNA2. Ahmed’s character as Miana was loved by everyone who watched the movie and he got a lot of appreciation.
Well, many people started asking why Humayun wasn’t nominated to which Humayun Saeed has replied that Ahmed deserved the nomination more than anyone from the cast of JPNA 2. Ahmed Ali Butt who is known for his funny bone thanked him with a Punjab Nahi Jaongi reference. Check out the friendly exchange between the two stars:
The best way to reach a large number of people today is through the voice of social media. Social media helps people connect with those who are otherwise far to reach. Maulana Tariq Jameel is a person who is loved and followed by millions. The way he explains religion and life with peace, calm and love is what makes him so different and approachable for every generation.
He has also used Youtube to reach people who are far away and his channel has reached over 1 million subscribers. Youtube sent him the Golden Play Button for reaching the milestone on Youtube. It is great to see our scholars who have always taught love and balance using social media as a tool to reach those who are far away and still want to learn from them. Here is a picture of Maulana Tariq Jameel with his Golden Play Button:
Mahira Khan is all set to wow the audience as she is coming back on the big screen with her hugely anticipated movie The Legend of Maula Jatt where she will finally be starring opposite Fawad Khan after years. She also is playing a special role in Parey Hut Love that will release this Eid ul Adha. At the same time, she has started working on her next project too.
Mahira Khan will be seen opposite Bilal Ashraf in a film Superstar. The shooting for the film has commenced and the actress is looking stunning as ever while she is in Peshawar for work. Her sun-kissed selfies are proving again how beautiful she is. Mahiar also clicked a picture with Ali Kazmi who is joining the cast of Superstar:
Mehwish Hayat is a huge star and she has gotten to this place by doing many hit projects and working hard for years. She just received Tamghae Imtiaz from the Government of Pakistan for her services to the promotion of Pakistani cinema. The actress is also an activist and has always talked about and promoted women empowerment on her social media and at every event, she has always attended.
Mehwish Hayat visited the children and their caregivers at the Agha Khan University Hospital in Karachi and she had a great time with kids there. Mehwish was accompanied by her mother and brother too as she took time from her busy schedule to light up the day of some beautiful kids. Check out the pictures below:
Ohkay so, the reason why I am posting this review late is because I couldn’t watch this episode of Cheekh in one go. Yes, this episode was decent but then again, I found it repetitive & quite hard to watch. Considering the amount of repetition & slow pace this drama has, I think it’s about time that the channel should start airing double episodes to keep the interest of the viewers in this show intact.
Mannat’s Character Was Being Assassinated:
In this episode of Cheekh, the main focus was again on everyone’s mental state & condition where some were trying to figure a way out & the others were only making sure that the truth remains untold. In this episode, there was a lot of emphasis on Mannat’s character assassination but then, those dialogues were repetitive to the point of being boring. Wajih’s character gets a lot of limelight considering he is the main culprit but then again, there’s nothing interesting or exciting about him because all he does is intimidate, lie, play the victim & repeat!
The only important little detail that was revealed in this episode of Cheekh was why Yawar was so emotionally attached to his siblings – that is because he does not have a child of his own therefore he treats his siblings as his kids & he has invested all of his energies in them, so much so that he doesn’t even feel the need to have a child of his own as well. I felt this was also the reason behind his disconnect with his wife Shehwar as he can not understand what she goes through. After that conversation between Shehwar & Yawar, it was kind of easy to understand why Yawar was being so over-protective of Wajih, he was acting like that father who makes sure his kids stay safe & unharmed, even if he knows that they are guilty. Yawar has totally forgotten that Wajih has killed Nayab, rather the only thing he wants is to make sure that Wajih doesn’t go to jail. Shehwar was presented with an opportunity to tell the truth but she chose not to say anything & that pretty much told Mannat that she was not going to find any support whatsoever from anyone in this household.
Shayan was confused & his brothers made sure to feed him the lies they had fabricated against Mannat, so that she leaves. Shayan was basically getting a chance to analyse both sides of the story but he still was not sure what to make out of it. He did see how Mannat was standing firm but then, the seed of doubt that was planted in his mind by both Wajih & Yawar made it even harder for him to blindly trust & support Mannat.
So, Wajih got a beating from his friend but he put an entire blame on Asad. I think Shayan’s decision must’ve come with a solid reason which I think is that Asad must’ve told Shayan to let Mannat go out of this environment which was only being toxic for her. I am sure Shayan must’ve told Mannat to go only because he does not want Wajih,Yawar, Haya & even the servants of the house to speak against Mannat. After getting to know Shayan so far, I feel this must be the reason why he told Mannat to leave – in order to protect her & keep her sanity intact.
Closing Thoughts – Repetitive & Stagnant:
This episode of Cheekh was alright but I guess the slow pace & repetitive scenarios are taking away the charm of the drama. Also, I think they should now move the story forward & show us the case & courts in stead of domestic politics & Mannat’s character assassination. After seeing the preview of the next episode, I am again not too sure what to expect nor am I excited because they ended the last episode on such an intense note that Shahwar overheard Wajih but in this episode, nothing much really happened. Yes, Shahwar must be doubting Wajih too she won’t say much I think till the last episode. Also, the most annoying aspect of this drama is that continuous Ho Ho Ho Ho soundtrack that keeps on playing in every single episode to showcase the sufferings of an oppressed party. I hope the editors stop using that because it is very annoying. Anyways, please share your thoughts about this episode of Cheekh.
Sanam Saeed is seen these days in Deedan. She started her career with modelling at a very young age. She has since established herself as a successful actress and is a part of many hit dramas as well as films. Her film Cake last year got a lot of critical acclaims and she has been nominated for the Best Actress in the upcoming Lux Style Awards too.
Sanam got back towards her modelling side as she shot an editorial for OK Pakistan and she looks gorgeous as she is channelling her 80s style in the shoot. Sanam has carried both the looks with perfection and she sure knows how to make the cameras work:
Sanam Saeed is one of the most talented and reserved actresses of the Pakistani entertainment industry. She has always been very closed off with her personal life. She, however, changed that a bit when she did an interview with Samina Peerzada and her fans got to know more about her personal life. Sanam Saeed has always been very close to her mother. She has been very reserved with her siblings.
The actress just posted a picture from her childhood and she definitely was cute as a button. Sanam Saeed posted the picture with her father as she wished him on his birthday and it definitely was a sneak peek for her fans in her childhood. Check out the cute post by the actress:
Teefa In Trouble made a record opening and the film has not slowed since its release in July last year. Teefa In Trouble went on to become the biggest non-Eid release of the Pakistani cinema. Ali Zafar and Maya Ali both made their Lollywood debut with Teefa In Trouble and the action-comedy has been unstoppable. The film is still in cinemas after so many months and it just crossed the 50 Crore mark.
It is a great run for any Pakistani film and Teefa is one of the few films to reach such a huge number. Ali Zafar shared the news on his Instagram as he celebrated the success of Teefa along with his team. This is what Ali had to say:
Nida Yasir is known for her hosting skills because the TV watching audience see her on television on regular basis. She also recently stepped into production along with her husband Yasir Nawaz. Nida Yasir shares pictures of her family with her fans which makes people more curious to know more about this beautiful family. Nida Yasir’s daughter Silah Yasir is seen by her side in family functions. Nida and Yasir Nawaz also always go on holidays with their children. Very little is known about Nida Yasir’s Daughter Silah Yasir. In this video you will find out new things about Silah Yasir and also see some pictures of Silah which you must not have seen before. Watch the video till the end and don’t forget to add any information which you might have about Silah Yasir.
Tonight’s episode of Ranjha Ranjha Kardi was extremely enticing, fast-paced and brilliantly put together. This episode also had some of the most important developments as well as few of the best scenes we have seen so far. There are very few dramas which continue to be as engaging as this one even after so many weeks.
Important Scenes
Tonight’s episode opened with Noori thinking about her past while she held the keys which were handed over to her by Fehmida. This flashback scene truly was nostalgic and one of the most meaningful scenes we have seen in this drama. It was well written and brilliantly executed – perfect example of effective screenplay. Noori’s character has always been layered and this time around the viewers saw a different side of her character. For the first time Noori actually felt that she finally had everything she was running after all her life – a special status in the society and the respect that came with it. The fact that Noori never considered the wealth she had now but for her the respect she was getting was more important made this entire development refreshing. Fehmida’s ‘compensation’ definitely worked because it made Noori feel good about herself and her turbulent journey all of a sudden seemed worthwhile.
This happiness however was temporary because after the meeting with Sahir, Noori was faced with yet another conflict. The only man she had ever loved was back in her life and this time he wanted to ‘save’ her. Sahir reminded her of the shortcomings in her life – something she was quite aware of already but probably wanted to forget about for some time. After meeting Sahir, Noori went straight to the doctor which basically showed that she was still focused on her marriage and was not swayed away by Sahir’s charm just yet. The way Noori looked at Sahir when he and Komal came face to face suggested that she was jealous and angry.
Sahir’s first meeting with Bhola was also covered in a brilliant manner. Sahir was both shocked and disgusted. Bhola’s dialogues and the situations tonight were quite amusing. These scenes intelligently showed Bhola’s innocence as well as his possessiveness and insecurities. Sahir is more eager than ever to find out which medicines Nusrat is giving Bhola after listening to his conversation with the doctor. It remains to be seen what Sahir is going to go with the information he gets from his friend regarding these medicines. Noori was not shown thinking about the reasons why Nusrat never went to the same doctor and why he lied to her. She confronted him but even now she has no clue that Nusrat actually does not want Bhola to get well. Another important development in this episode was the chachi finding out where Ama Janate lived. Nusrat and his wife want to know more about Noori and the preview of the next episode suggested that they might get a lead. The flashback scene in the beginning also highlighted the fact that someone like Fehmida would never even allow a girl like Noori inside her kitchen.
Overall Impression
The story still has so much to offer and there are so many different possibilities. Sahir, Noori, Fehmida and Nusrat are few of the characters which will ultimately determine where the story goes from here. Fehmida will at some point find out about Noori’s background and she will feel cheated. The preview of the next episode suggested that Noori will once again start treating Bhola the same way she did in the beginning. There were many scenes in this episode which served so many different purposes and did so with precision. This episode was meaningful, emotional and thoroughly entertaining.
The screenplay and performances make Ranjha Ranjha Kardi one of the best dramas this year. Iqra Aziz is absolutely phenomenal as Noori, Imran Ashraf’s effortless portrayal of a character which must have been really challenging to translate on screen never fails to impress and Syed Jibran continues to be convincing. This is not an easy story to tell but everyone involved has given it their best. Tonight’s episode of Ranjha Ranjha Kardi was exceptional in every way possible.
Mehwish Hayat has just gotten the Tamgha e Imtiaz for her services to the film industry as well as her dramas and how she has represented Pakistan internationally. She has also gotten a lot of criticism from many people but she also got tons of wishes and praises from fans as well as from her friends in the industry.
So, one of Mehwish’s friend sent her a cake which was customised with a design of Tamgha e Imtiaz. This made Mehwish super excited and she shared the gift with her fans on her Instagram. Mehwish is sure getting a lot of praises too:
She will be seen soon in a feature film Chhalawa which is releasing this Eid ul Fitr!
Suno Chanda was a huge hit when it aired in Ramadan. It was a refreshing story and people loved all the characters thus making it one of the biggest dramas of the season. Everyone wanted a season 2 of the play naturally and it is happening and Suno Chanda 2 will air this Ramadan. The shooting is underway already for the play and the cast seems to be having a lot of fun together.
The lead stars Farhan Saeed and Iqra Aziz are yet to join their co-stars as they are busy with other projects right now. Check out the pictures from some behind the scenes scenarios on the sets of Suno Chanda 2:
It has been a great year for Imran Ashraf. The actor has worked hard and is getting the love and fame he deserves. His role in Alif Allah Aur Insaan is what got him in the eyes of the audiences. He then wrote his first drama Tabeer and now his role as Bhola in Ranjha Ranjha Kardi has made him a huge star. People everywhere are seen chanting his name and showing love for the character he played with perfection.
Imran is also now seen in Inkaar where he is playing a totally different avatar. The actor has also gotten a piece of huge happy news in his personal life as he announced on his social media handles that he is blessed with a baby boy. This is how Imran announced the good news:
Congratulations to Imran and his wife from our side on the new arrival!
Mohsin Abbas Haider is a man of many talents. He has shown his versatility over and over along his career and has established himself successfully as a host, actor as well as a singer. Mohsin has been applauded several times for his performances but his recent performance in his drama Meri Gurriya was lauded by the audiences as he played a very negative character with utmost reality.
The nominations for the Lux Style Awards 2019 are out and Mohsin Abbas Haider is nominated in the music category for his song Na Jaa with Sohail Haider. However, Mohsin is not happy with his drama Meri Gurriya not getting even a single nomination in any category. He shared his feelings on the social media that how disappointed he is on the snub. Though he also thanked Lux for his nomination in the music category. This is what Mohsin had to say:
Lux Style Awards is the biggest award function of Pakistan and many of the people from the entertainment as well as the fashion industry get awarded for their works. The nominations for the year 2019 are out and here are the ones getting the appreciation:
FILM
BEST FILM:
Cake
JPNA2
Teefa In Trouble
Load Wedding
Motorcycle Girl
BEST DIRECTOR:
Ahsan Rahim for Teefa In Trouble
Asim Abbasi for Cake
Haseeb Hassan for Parwaaz Hai Junoon
Nabeel Qureshi for Load Wedding
Nadeem Baig for JPNA2
BEST ACTOR:
Ahmed Ali Butt for JPNA2
Adnan Malik for Cake
Ali Zafar for Teefa In Trouble
Fahad Mustafa for Load Wedding
Syed Mohammad Ahmed for Cake
BEST ACTRESS:
Amina Sheikh for Cake
Sanam Saeed for Cake
Mehwish Hayat for Load Wedding
Sohai Ali Abro for Motorcycle Girl
Hajra Yamin for Pinky Memsaab
BEST PLAYBACK SINGER:
Arif Lohar for Tillay Wali Jooti in JPNA2
Atif Aslam for Thaam Lo in Parwaaz Hai Junoon
Mulazim Hussain and Missal Zaidi for Rangeya in Load Wedding
Shuja Haider for Donkey Raja in The Donkey King
Natasha Baig and The Sketches for Meri Dunya in Cake
Education has been a very important aspect of life. There are those who develop their careers in business and are those too who despite having education, decide to choose their passion. All Pakistani celebrities are very talented but there are some of them who are not just talented but are well educated too. Watch the video to know about few of most educated Pakistani celebrities.
Note: This video only covers a few of most educated celebrities.
The trade between Pakistan and Saidi Arabia will be increasing after the visit of Saudi crown prince to Pakistan and alongside that cultural exchange, will be increased between the two countries too. Saudi Arabia is going through a major image transformation in decades as women have been permitted to drive and cinemas are now open to the public again after years.
Information Minister Fawad Chaudhry has announced that Pakistan will be playing a role in increasing arts in Saudi Arabia and we will also be exporting our dramas to the country. This is what he said during a press meet:
“We have well-reputed performing art academies in the country and as Saudi Arabia is focusing on establishing new academies for performing arts, we would want to extend the support of our artists including actors, film directors as well as calligraphers. e are also working on arranging Arabic dubbing of local TV dramas that will soon be exported to Saudi Arabia. In addition, we also expect Saudi Airlines to include Pakistani dramas as part of their in-flight entertainment content.”
There will be a cultural mela arranged in Saudi Arabia too for Pakistanis living there where they can come and enjoy different arts!
Hania Amir is in the news these days a lot because of the speculations about her and singer Asim Azhar’s relationship. The couple has not confirmed anything and even Asim dodged the question when he was asked about it in an interview. Hania is being seen on the television these days in the drama Anaa where she as also sung the title song for the show.
Hania just did a photo shoot and she looked very different from her normal self. She was dressed in some edgy pieces with her makeup done in the editorial kind of way. The shades of lilac are definitely giving some mysterious vibes to the photos. Check out some clicks from her shoot:
Reema Khan is an artist who has maintained a place in the hearts of the audience for years now. She has a persona and grace that make people love her and she keeps her going. She has done many films in her career and also directed a few. She later got married and focused more on her personal life. Reema Khan is back in the scene these days and we have seen her at many shows too. She will be seen in a film too opposite none other than Shaan Shahid.
Reema Khan just got Pride of Performance by the President of Pakistan and she visited Wagah Border to show support for our forces. Reema also met two young girls who were given the chance to wear Army uniforms by the Chief of Army Staff as both the girls are fighting fatal diseases. Here are few pictures from Reema’s trip:
Sanam Jang has been ruling the screens since she started her career with Dile Muzter. She then diverted to hosting and was the face of Jago Pakistan Jago for many years. Sanam has now left the show and is coming back to dramas again. She will soon be seen opposite Zahid Ahmed in a play that will air on Hum TV and Zahid is playing the character of a blind pilot. Sanam Jang has taken time off shooting and is in Saudi Arabia to perform Umrah.
She shared beautiful pictures from her spiritual journey alongside her daughter. Check out below:
Congratulations to Sanam Jang and her family for performing Umrah!
Tonight’s episode of Aangan once again covered Chammi’s frustrations, anger and defiance, Jamil’s attempts to win Alia over, Azhar’s arrest and it also introduced Najma’s character after all these years. The visuals in this episode were stunning as usual, Ahad Raza Mir’s chemistry with his co-stars and Sajal Aly’s energetic performance were few good things about this episode. Other than that, this is surely not the kind of drama you take very seriously since no matter how hard you try, it is extremely difficult to stay interested in the story; this drama has not been engaging or entertaining enough.
Latest Developments
This episode opened with Chammi pushing her luck yet again. The beating she got and the reaction from everyone when she continued to be defiant showed that no one took her seriously. The only character I found myself rooting for tonight was Chammi. She is clearly the victim here yet she is always treated like a nuisance. Even Najma had the nerve to call her jahil although she was meeting her after a long time. Najma’s character turned out to be just as twisted and negative as most of the characters in this play. She did not mention her dead mother even once which was definitely odd but she judged everyone because she was highly educated.
So far, everyone in this Aangan is judged based on how educated they are yet no one has ever been shown making an effort to ensure that the children in this household get proper education. I am still wondering how Najma managed to get this far. The way Azhar’s character has been translated on screen makes it look like he was supposed to be a graceful character who tried his best to do justice yet whatever we have seen so far suggests otherwise. He dedicated his entire life to politics because for him getting freedom from the British is the ultimate goal. His family never came first or even second but he did keep his mother and Chammi with him even though he couldn’t provide for them properly.
Jamil and Chammi
Jamil and Chammi’s scenes added nothing new to the story except that Chammi finally told everyone that she paid for Jamil’s studies and that she had been sending letters to someone. I am wondering why this scene was given so much importance and why is Chammi’s defiant behavior being shown repeatedly. Alia continued to reject Jamil’s advances. Alia’s dialogues about love and why she is scared of it are getting highly repetitive. Najma took up the task of educating Chammi and it seemed like she was going to use Chammi’s deprivations for her own advantage. By the end of this episode Azhar too was arrested therefore now Jamil is probably going to be in charge. Jamil’s feelings for his father and his inclination towards Muslim League has already been well-established therefore once he is in control, he will have absolutely no regard for the rules and boundaries set by his father.
Overall Impression
I am still trying to figure out if this drama has an actual purpose, it neither entertains nor does it educate. Sajal Aly’s confidence and vibrant performance coupled with her on-screen chemistry with Ahad Raza Mir could have made their track so appealing but sadly this track so far doesn’t have enough to offer. Their scenes together are unbearably monotonous and Jamil’s character isn’t the least bit likable. I would love to see them together in a quality project in the future.
Do share your thoughts about this episode of Aangan.
So, a heated debate has been going on among Sohail Javed and Jami since Sohail filed a defamation suit on him. So, it started when Jami read a letter written by a 19-year-old girl who had faced harassment and rape at the hands of a well-known director at the Lahooti Melo. The letter did not name any names, neither of the victim nor of the criminal. But a few days back, Sohail Javed dragged Jami to court over the letter saying that Jami has false;y accused him of sexual harassment.
Jami’s legal team has also taken up the case and released a statement after the court hearing asserting that Jami will:
“contest legal proceedings against him, with full fervour as the Court passed an interim order dated 26.03.2019 for both the parties to maintain status quo.”
The statement further said that the court also observed that no names were named in the social media post about the crime. Sohail Javed, on the other hand, thinks that the allegation was a direct hit on him as he spoke to Express Tribune:
“Let me be very clear on this: I will not drop the case. We have been asked to maintain status quo. I’m just practising my legal right. The other party is claiming that there weren’t any names taken but it was a very direct hit.”
The next hearing of the case is on 6th April. Let’s see how it moves forward!
Many Pakistani films are in the pipeline to get released this year. Bot the Eids will be seeing some big releases. Well, Eid ul Fitr is definitely a lot crowded with three films to get their releases. The most anticipated The Legend of Maula Jatt will be coming out this Eid ul Fitr while two comedy dramas, Chhalawa and Wrong No. 2 will be coming out too. Chhalawa is the third film by Wajahat Rauf and it is starring Mehwish Hayat, Azfar Rehman, Asad Siddiqui and Zara Noor Abbas in the lead roles.
The first teaser of Chhalawa is out and it shows a lot of wedding festivities and colours along with some drama and emotions. We are definitely going to get a lot of dance numbers too. Check out the first teaser of Chhalawa:
Chhalawa does look like a full-on Masala flick. Let’s see how the audiences react to it once it comes out!
It is always great to see celebrities giving back to the community and this urges many others out there to take time out from their schedules and spend it in a quality manner. Atif Aslam is undoubtedly one of the biggest stars of Pakistan. He has an International appeal and Pakistanis love him. Atif Aslam just went to SOS Village alongside wife Sara Bharwana and it was a view to watch.
The couple distributed a lot of gifts amongst the kids. They also spent time with them laughing, talking and singing songs. Here is the beautiful couple spending time with our beautiful children:
Ohkay so, this drama is filled with clichés & I am not sure what makes the drama-makers think that they can get away with all of this? What are they trying to achieve by showing such dramas which serve no purpose at all & have such kind of stories that have been seen numerous times before? Not only the story of Mere Humdam is typical but it is clichéd & boring. The characters have zero personality & there’s no grip in the drama whatsoever.
Haris Is Shady & Warda Is Being Fooled:
It is so obvious that Haris has put the entire blame on Warda that she can not conceive whereas his body language & the incessant eye rolling states the opposite. If not anyone else, I thought Osama would be the first one to doubt Haris because he knows him too well but I guess even after knowing Haris for years, Osama has underestimated the fact that Haris can stoop so low to save his face.
Haris obviously has a plan on his mind. It is a done deal that he will use this lie against Warda only to bring Paras back in his life where he’ll say that in order to have a baby, he’ll marry someone else.
Daadi is not only annoying but she made my blood boil too. I know she is a typical woman who knows how to make another woman’s life miserable that is why she continued to pester Warda. It was disgusting how Daadi warned both Haris & Warda that they should only come back with good & positive reports, like seriously? I know she’s old but which century is she living in? I wonder how Haris’ mother seems so happy & comfortable around a mother in law like her?
Warda surely takes Osama as her confidant, she confides in her but it was bizarre that she chose to share such a personal detail of her life with him & later even Haris seemed alright with it when he found out that Warda has told Osama about all of this. I totally understand that Warda is being lied to, she trusts her husband & can not imagine that he’d fool her but then, when the drama began they showed Warda as a confident girl who decided to pursue a career & knew how to take a stand for herself, so why is it that now she can not even go to a doctor herself & get herself checked? Warda saw that Haris was least bothered about her but here she is, trying to brain-feed herself that her husband is doing ‘so much’ for her!!!
Closing Thoughts – Purposeless Drama:
These type of dramas should really be banned because they don’t show any solutions rather rely heavily on clichés to sell their story & gain ratings. I am glad that this drama hasn’t attained much popularity because it doesn’t deserve it anyways. Sarah Khan, a sincere advice to you, please stop doing dramas like these, you’re wasting your talent. Please share your thoughts about this episode of Mere Humdam.
Do Bol is one of the most popular dramas on television right now. It airs on ARY Digital and is liked by the viewers because of its fast pace and simple storyline. The viewers are also enjoying Hira Mani playing the lead in the drama. Do Bol has been getting the highest ratings ever since it has gone on air. In this video you will hear the complete story of the drama. If you are not watching this play but want to catch up then watch this video to find out what has happened so far. This video also covers what turn the story will take in the future. Don’t forget to share your views about the drama. Also, share with us what you think will happen next.
Rahat Fateh Ali Khan is an artist who has made a name for himself worldwide and has also made Pakistan proud at many International platforms. He took forward his family’s name and made it even bigger. Rahat Fateh Ali Khan has performed at the ceremony for Nobel Prizes and has a hall named after him at the University of Oxford among many other awards.
Now, he will be conferred upon a new honour as he will be awarded an honorary degree at the University of Oxford on the 26y of June at a ceremony called Encaenia. This is what was said about him:
“Born into a family whose name has become synonymous with South Asian musical tradition, he began formal training at the age of seven and has since released more than fifty albums, performed in numerous high-profile concerts across the world, and amassed a global following, achieving over one billion views online.”
Rahat Fateh Ali Khan has done a lot of work worldwide and has promoted music throughout!
Sana Javed is a beauty with talent. She has made a name for herself in a very short period of time and given a lot of projects who have rocked the box office as well as the TRP charts. Sana Javed is currently seen in drama Romeo Weds Heer where she is starring opposite Feroze Khan. Before this, her drama Khaani also made a lot of news and was loved by people.
It was Sana Javed’s birthday and the actress celebrated it in a very fun mood. She cut a cake and the balloons and minimal decorations made the celebrations nice and classy. Check out some pictures from her birthday celebrations:
Hareem Farooq is a lady with many talents. She acts, models and is also a producer. She has come a long way in her career. Hareem Farooq is also the spokesperson for Loreal in Pakistan and attended it’s 110th Anniversary celebrations. She spotted many looks in her tour and has served serious style in all of them. Hareem Farooq has rocked power suits in all shade ranges from muted greys to bright reds and has pulled off all.
Hareem is also going to star in a movie this year as she will be seen in Heer Maan Jaa opposite Ali Rehman Khan. Check out Hareem Farooq’s looks from Loreal’s 110th Anniversary celebrations:
Sadia Khan won hearts of millions when she starred in the critically acclaimed drama Khuda Aur Mohabbat. She has since been very selective with her choice of projects and we have seen her only in a number of projects like Laa and Khuda Aur Mohabbat 2. She does modeling for many designers and her style statement is one that is goals for many out there.
She has recently attended a wedding and her look is again making everyone drool. She opted for a maroon and gold ensemble with minimal accessories and classy bun. Her look was definitely goals for attending a wedding. Check out some pictures below:
Mehwish Hayat was not the only Pakistani celebrity this year who was awarded Tamgha-e-Imtiaz but she is the only celebrity who had to face serious backlash for it. Tamgha-e-Imtiaz literally means medal of excellence, it is the fourth highest award in the civilian sector. Any celebrity who receives this award naturally is recognized as a class apart, someone who has proved his/her mettle in their respective field. It is obviously a great honor for any celebrity to be given this award. Some of the most veteran celebrities have not been given the Tamgha-e-Imtiaz even though they have contributed a great deal to the entertainment industry. This should have been a proud moment for Mehwish but it was turned into something entirely different because of the reactions by the public.
Why Is It Controversial?
It all started with an article on a popular website in which the reasons behind Mehwish Hayat getting this award were questioned in a way which wasn’t acceptable for Mehwish Hayat. When she decided not to ignore these accusations and replied to this post, she definitely did not expect the kind of criticism she had to face in the days to come. Mahira Khan along with many other celebrities supported Mehwish Hayat and there were many celebrities who thought that Mehwish Hayat was being targeted because she was a female. Considering the fact that Mehwish Hayat was not the only female celebrity who was given this award, it is safe to say that this argument is completely baseless.
The only reason why this award turned into a huge controversy was because majority of the people think that there are actors who are more talented then Mehwish Hayat and they have contributed more to the entertainment sector hence they were more deserving. The first argument therefore is that Mehwish Hayat simply does not deserve this award because she has not done enough to reach those limits of excellence.
The second biggest reason why this award became controversial is that Mehwish Hayat did not sit back and listen to the criticism silently. When Mehwish decided to answer back and use whatever means she could to garner support for herself things turned even more ugly. Choosing to ignore the criticism and the accusations wouldn’t have been easy but if it was done then the negativity would not have been highlighted the way it was when Mehwish decided she needed to do something about it.
This is not the first time that a female celebrity’s character has been questioned by the public but this time, the timing has been such that it has been more talked about and conspicuous.
Does Mehwish Hayat deserve this award? What in your opinion is the basic reason for this backlash? Please share your thoughts in the comments section.
Ohkay so, this episode of Do Bol was comparatively on the slower side but that was because they strategically showed the initial very crucial couple of days after Gaiti & Badar’s marriage. This episode dwelled more into details of the situation that both the families were faced with & the insight into all the characters that were involved. It was a well-made & well-executed episode & I can’t wait to see how the relationship between Badar & Gaiti will blossom.
Gaiti Is Resenting While Badar Is Trying:
Gaiti was pretty sure that she didn’t want to live here & that she wanted to go to Karachi to be with her biological mother. Badar was also having a hard time understanding how things were going to shape up but then his friend Lateef tried to put things into perspective. What I really liked about this entire situation was that the writer didn’t show Badar being in control of everything, from his emotions to having a complete idea of what he should be doing. Badar is a flawed character too & that is the beauty of this drama that is relies on showing every character in a realistic manner. Badar was not only unsure but he was also feeling guilty but then Lateef tried to make him understand all the things he needed to do. Lateef’s best advice that came Badar’s way was that he should not try to get Gaiti but rather should do whatever it takes to win her over.
In this entire episode & during all the interactions that Gaiti & Badar had, it was really interesting how Gaiti was stuck on one page but Badar’s attitude was fluctuating, where at times he tried to break the ice by cracking some jokes, trying to make her laugh, at times he commanded her, trying to make her realize that he is her husband & he can do that & then at times being patient but then losing it too. Badar’s state of mind was elaborated flawlessly by the writer & both director & Affan Waheed excelled in making it come across clearly.
Gaiti was not bothered about anything & anyone. She stood her ground & even informed Badar’s family that she does not want to stay here. Qudsia was unsure of how she should be reacting, again at times she saw Gaiti as her daughter in law but then she also couldn’t contain herself from sharing her disappointment at how Badar & Gaiti got married. Badar may seem a bit slow but he surely is very wise & present-minded. The way Badar immediately turned everything against his Khala by saying that her attitude was what forced Gaiti to walk away & ignore her was very amusing, it shows that Badar will do what it takes to protect Gaiti from facing any unnecessary pressures. Another aspect that was covered brilliantly was how despite not wanting to Gaiti had a few conversations with Badar about him, his family & other random stuff. Obviously that wasn’t deliberate but it showed that Gaiti was not cutting herself off from the reality & was very much aware of whatever was happening in her surroundings.
I felt for Nafeesa a lot in this episode. Nafeesa was not only sad but seeing everyone being just so aloof to whatever happened with Gaiti also kept on reminding her that no one cared for her & her daughter was all alone. Nafeesa was the only one who was eager to see Gaiti just so that she could find out how she was doing. Iqbal asked Firdous about what he had done to deserve all this, I think in stead of asking others, he should ask himself as to where he went wrong. It is unfortunate that after years & years of mistreating Gaiti, he still doesn’t see where the problem lies. I am eager to know what Jahan Ara did & what was her reason of leaving Iqbal, they have really hyped it up so I guess its high time that they give us the actual explanation.
Firdous continued to plan & plot because she saw this as a golden opportunity to shape up Zafar’s future. Sameer met an accident & he was recovering, while feeling guilty for leaving Gaiti in such a position where she had to face all that. Badar does not want to, but every single time he ends up lying to Gaiti about Sameer making sure that she starts hating Sameer for betraying her. Badar does that but then immediately he regrets it all too. I think this is one of the biggest shortcoming of Badar where unwillingly but consciously he lies to Gaiti. Having said that, I will definitely say that I like how the writer has shown Badar’s character as a little selfish, like every person has that streak & Badar is selfish too but what balances it out is the fact that he immediately feels guilty when he does something wrong. I think this is only because he is insecure & has loved Gaiti with all his heart. Badar knows that Gaiti does not love him, that is why he sometimes does things like these to push Sameer out of Gaiti’s heart only to make a place for himself. I think later when Gaiti will start to feel the love Badar has for her, she will also have some influence on him & this shortcoming of Badar will be sorted as he will try to be a better version of himself for Gaiti. Badar’s insecurities will subside when Gaiti will start loving him too. I like how the writer has added these minute details in all these characters which is quite interesting to explore.
Closing Thoughts – A Treat To Watch:
Overall, this episode of Do Bol was really nice. It was good to see two different people trying to figure a way out, where one wanted to run away & the other one was trying to find a solution to make this marriage work. Affan Waheed was the star of this episode, he flawlessly portrayed all the shades of Badar’s personality & this character is so well-written too. Those minute expressions & sudden change in Badar’s attitude within few seconds was some exceptional work done there by Affan Waheed. It is kind of random but I am not sure who decided the look for Badar’s character & styled him? The hybrid of Kurti/Kameez-Chooridaar/Trouser that Badar wears is so unflattering plus the fact that it is so tight that even the seams of his vest are always visible makes it all very unflattering like I said. I do understand that they have tried to show him as a guy belonging to a humble background so for that matter good old simple Shalwar Kameez would’ve done a perfect job too. Also, the length of his Kurti/Kameez is so awkward too & yes I am deliberately calling it a Kurti & not a Kurta, lol. Anyways, Affan Waheed acted brilliantly in this episode & I can’t wait to see more of Badar’s character. Hira Mani did exceptionally well too, I am really happy with the leading duo, they sre going to make this drama a treat to watch. The OST is my recent favorite too. Looking forward to the rest of the drama. please share your thoughts about this episode of Do Bol.
There has been beef between Mehwish Hayat and Aamir Liaquat since the controversies started after she was announced as a recipient of Tamgha e Imtiaz. When a political news publication said some inappropriate things on the Twitter about why Mehwish is getting the honour, she called them out and said that if they did not apologize, she will be suing them. This made Aamir Liaquat Hussain jump in the conversation and ask Mejhish that should she not be sued for defaming Aamir Liaquat in her film Load Wedding, that too without asking her.
The actress has now got her award and seems like Aamir Liaquat is sure about dragging the whole Load Wedding team to the courts for the defamation of his character and using him for the film without even asking. This is what he has to say:
Let’s see if Aamir Liaquat actually files a case against the Load Wedding team or not!
Desi Kuriyan has been a staple on ARY Digital for many years. It was hosted by Waqar Zaka in the very start. Even Qandeel Baloh starred in one of the seasons. Many other actresses like Laila have also been on the show. It is time for the 7th season of Desi Kuriyan and we will be seeing Ahmed Ali Butt as the host of the show. It is being shot in Nankana Sahib and Ahmed has been posting some interesting pictures from there.
Ahmed Ali Butt also visited Nankana Sahib’s Gurdawara and posted pictures from his trip. Here are a few glimpses of how the latest Desi Kuriyan is going to look:
Actress Mehwish Hayat was awarded Tamgha e Imtiaz this Pakistan Day alongside many other celebrities who were awarded for their services to Pakistan. The news of Mehwish Hayat’s award came with a lot of hate on the actress with a huge chunk on the Internet saying that she was not deserving enough. Many people also passed very derogatory remarks on her award.
Well, we all know Mehwish Hayat is a person who will say what is on her mind and she has broken her silence on all the hate as she called out people who have been using very derogatory remarks about her. She posted her side on the situation in an Instagram post. Here is what Mehwish has to say to all the haters out there:
Mehwish also thanked her supporters for standing with her through all of this!
The backstory was revealed in this episode of Inkaar and Rehan Chaudhry’s character was finally introduced. The overall treatment given to this play is relatively slow and so far Hajra’s character is the most appealing aspect of every episode. Hajra’s relationship with her father has to be the most endearing part of every episode yet their relationship has not been given a lot of screen time. The viewers saw a more ‘soft’ side of Hajra’s character in this episode. She finally came out of her shell and the backstory showed that there was a time when she was not as cold as she is now.
Hajra and Rehan Chaudhry
Hajra has been introduced as an intelligent girl who has certain principles. The way Rehan Chaudhry won her over was the most convincing part of this episode. The writer did not leave anything to the viewer’s imagination. Hajra’s dialogues about how Rehan made her feel respected and special were right on point since they helped the viewers understand why a girl like her fell for someone like him. Imran Ashraf translated his character flawlessly on screen and Yumna Zaidi gave a solid performance throughout. You definitely wanted to know more about this track when the episode ended. Did Hajra manage to run away? Imran Ashraf and Yumna Zaidi both are the kind of actors who convey a great deal about their characters through their body language and expressions. Watching them in the same frame was nothing short of a treat even though some of these scenes were not executed impressively.
The backstory covered how Rehan Chaudhry refused to take no for an answer and did whatever he could to make Hajra trust him. The only reason why he pampered Hajra and made her feel like a chaudhren was because he wanted her to be completely blinded by her love for him. Hajra’s reaction when she found out what Rehan’s actual intentions were, went to show that she was a strong girl who wouldn’t give up or give in easily. Hajra chose to tell Shayan everything about her past and I am wondering if all these tracks somehow are interlinked in more ways than one. Haseeb Khan (the professor who harassed Hajra) is clearly being typecast since his role in Ranjha Ranjha Kardi was quite similar to the one he played tonight.
Overall Impression
I am seriously disappointed with the makeovers in general and the overall feel of this play since so far it seems like this script could have been given a less artsy and more commercial treatment. The pace of the drama so far is quite slow, the visuals are somewhat dull but the story is intriguing. The social commentary tonight gave an insight into Hajra’s character and the atmosphere in her house. I am waiting to find out more about Shayan’s character. Is he really as ‘perfect’ as he seems?
The preview of the next episode suggested that Shayan will be more than willing to love and accept Hajra even after finding out what she went through in the past. The story should get more interesting once and if Rehan Chaudhry is also a part of it in the present-day.
