Urwa Hocane is an established film star now with blockbusters like Punjab Nahin Jaongi and Na Maloom Afraad series to her credit. She has impressed everyone out there with her beauty and talent. The actress has been on a break from doing projects and was just recently seen walking the ramp at the BCW.
So, Urwa Hocane has just done a photo shoot for a clothing brand and we don’t even have to say that she is looking out of this world. Gold and coppery heavily embellished outfits with smoky eyes and nude lips were the ones she rocked. She was also seen rocking maroons with a bold lip and some stunning jewellery. Urwa Hocane’s pictures have definitely given all the new brides out there a lot of inspiration for the wedding season which is going on in full swing. Check out how Urwa was looking in her latest photo shoot in the pictures below:
Ohkay so, this episode of Koi Chand Rakh was absolutely boring. There was nothing special or new that happened in this episode. I think this is the kind of drama that the channel should air double episode of because we need to get done with this quickly considering the superfast pace that it has (coughing sarcasm).
Frustrating Flashbacks:
I guess if we rely on the water meter, it will tell us the amount of gallons Rabail has filled so far with her tears because apart from doing rosy pink makeup, that’s the only other thing that she does. All the weak people around Rabail are speaking about the courage that she has shown but I can’t see it even after so much of an emphasis on it. I don’t really understand why do we get to hear the dialogues as flashbacks again & again that have been blurted 2 seconds ago? It just makes the entire episode boring, slow & like a school lesson that the teacher is repeatedly feeding into students’ minds. Nishal & Zain’s dialogues that they just said a minute ago were echoing in the background when the camera was focusing on Rabail. I guess since there’s nothing much to be shown in terms of her personality, this is how the director makes her look like a bigger bechari!
Nishal & Zain are having the time of their lives & Zain thinks he has scored himself a trophy wife that is why he enjoys all of her badtameezis & covers them up. Gulshan has started to realize that Nishal is like a thorn in her garden who is not only ill-mannered but is also pulling Zain away from everyone. For the first time Gulshan felt the need to compare Rabail with Nishal & see how good Rabail is but then what’s the use of all this when she can not do anything to help her. Nishal is exploiting Zain using the love he has for her but then they both deserve each other so it’s alright. I find it funny that the scenarios are so shallow in this drama!
Umair is ready to bring his life back on track & he is doing all that so that Rabail can live in his house without hesitating. It is good that Umair has realized that there’s no point in wasting his life. Nafeesa obviously has always sided with Nishal, no wonder Nishal takes after her mother, so yes, Nafeesa now wanted Nishal to work her way up in that family because she is insecure about her position due to Rabail’s pregnancy. What a conniving fox I must say.
Zia Bhai wasn’t as smart as I thought he was after all. He came back & regretted everything that he did. Obviously, this will further prove Rabail’s niceness to Sobi & Gulshan when Zia will come seeking Sobi’s proposal after getting treated from Rabail. Sobi not only lacks brains but self respect too, I mean this guy dumped her right before their engagement & now there she is ready to eat a laddu again in the next episode, lol!
Closing Thoughts – Poorly Written:
Koi Chand Rakh is that kind of a drama which is poorly written. The characters are worse with no depth or personality. The psychotic ones are celebrated & the good ones are oppressed. There’s absolutely nothing new or interesting about this drama & that makes me wonder why did such high profile actors like Ayeza Khan & Imran Abbas agree to work in it? It’s going to be a mystery exactly the way the straightness of Rabail’s hair & rosiness of her cheeks is that too in such a depressing situation. Please share your thoughts about this episode of Koi Chand Rakh.
This second episode of Aangan was somewhat predictable as well as extremely depressing. Salma made the escape in the most filmy way possible and some of the reactions to this development were quite surprising. This second episode also had many symbolic scenes which showed Ama Jaan’s desire to control and Salma’s wish to run away. Few of the attributes of different characters which were revealed in the previous episode were further established in this one. Mazhar’s thanda response to what had happened was the most surprising aspect of this episode.
Salma’s Madness vs Ama’s Hostility
Tonight’s episode focused on Salma’s madness and Ama’s hostile nature more than anything else. Ama’s relationship with all the other characters has been hostile throughout. With the exception of one of her bahus, she has no connection with any other family member. She does not want people to feel for her in any way but at the same time you see her feeling lonely and cheated for obvious reasons. You understand why she is so angry and there must be a good reason why she is being constantly shown telling her husband off. These scenes also show the root cause for her hostile nature. The way she reacted when Kareeman expressed her grief summed up how she deals with pain. On the one hand she set her daughter’s clothes on fire and on the other she stopped her husband from going after her when he wanted to kill her.
Salma’s madness was shown through various scenes in this episode. She was clearly not in her senses therefore she did something extreme without caring about the consequences. There was an overdose of such scenes and the filmy way in which these scenes were covered actually undermined their impact. Showing Salma walking away and making so much noise when she should have been running away killed the impact of that scene. When she told Subhan’s father that she had walked for hours and her feet were injured, her perfect make-up and heavy earrings told a different story! When Ama Jaan locked the main door, it implied that she could sense what Salma’s plans were but later on she was shown sleeping with the door open and they keys were easily within reach. Making scenes visually pleasing at the expense of their authenticity is never a good idea!
The Callous Attitude Of Men
There were several scenes in this episode which showed how callous the men of this haveli were. The sons are busy with their jobs or politics and Aba Mian is busy with his ‘activities’ which do not involve the haveli or the people living in it. Some of these scenes suggested that the children could have played a more productive role in the haveli if Aba Mian was a better role model. The conversation between the two bahus clearly suggested that they felt ignored and taken for granted. Men had little or no role to play in their lives which is why this haveli was run by the only woman who was strong enough to run it. I do wish however that there was more to like about Ama Jaan’s character. Mazhar’s reaction was the most surprising aspect for me, he actually justified Salma’s actions. In the previous episode, he was shown as someone who took haveli’s izzat very seriously and asked his mother to stop talking about Aba Mian’s affairs in front of other people. The promo of the next episode also made me wonder why he would go to see Subhan. The way Subhan refused to send Salma back was interesting. He is attracted towards Salma but he is definitely not the kind of man who is going to stand by her. He ran away once and he won’t think twice before deserting her again.
Overall Impression
Aangan so far is grand in every way but it is not as impactful as I was hoping for it to be. I feel absolutely no connection with any of the characters so far and the overdose of filminess seemed forced in both the episodes. Madiha Rizvi’s character is the only interesting character with some life in it. The corridor of the haveli looked amazing in this episode but it got way more ‘screen time’ then it should have! The scenes were beautifully shot and they would have looked great on the big screen but some of these scenes did not depict the situations which were being shown convincingly. I was expecting to watch a reality-stricken drama with real people and situations but so far everything looks staged.
How many of you watched tonight’s episode? Do share your thoughts about it.
Sanam Saeed looked stylish at her friend and singer Zoe Viccaji’s mehndi. She enjoyed herself a lot because she was surrounded by close friends. Sanam Saeed also showed her dance moves for the first time at the function.
Here are Sanam Saeed’s pictures and videos from the event.
Maya Ali and Mansha Pasha looked absolutely stunning when they were seen attending two different weddings. Maya Ali and Mansha Pasha both had a formal look just the way it should be for a wedding. They looked stylish because they were indeed styled by the best people in the business. The wedding season is at its peak nowadays which is why many celebrities are seen attending weddings of friends and family members.
Here are some beautiful pictures of both the gorgeous celebrities from the wedding functions.
Beenish Raja is a popular Pakistani model and actress who was really liked for her acting in drama serial Sang-e-Mar Mar. Recently Beenish Raja attended a wedding function and she looked stunning in a black dress. Beenish wore a beautiful black dress with silver sequins. Her dress was a mix of casual and formal look. She looked young and radiant. Other co-stars also attended the event and Beenish seemed to have enjoyed their company.
Here are some beautiful clicks of Beenish Raja from the event.
Faiza Saleem looked absolutely ravishing on her barat. She wore a grand dress in a light gold color designed by one of the leading designers in the country. Her wedding has been in the news also because of the fact that she refused to be the typical shy bride. She danced on her mehndi and was completely confident on her barat too. Faiza Saleem feels that it is as important for women to enjoy their big day as it is for the men and all the other guests. Faiza Saleem has always defied typical gender roles and she has done it once again.
Here are beautiful pictures from Faiza Saleem’s Barat.
Pakistani Christian celebrities like Sunita Marshal and Benita David are very popular among the public. They have made a big name for themselves by constantly working hard. There are also other models and actresses in Pakistan who also belong to the Christian community and these celebrities have received much love from the public. All these celebrities celebrate not only Christmas but also Eid. They are also close to other celebrities who are Muslims. The people have given their stars respect if they are talented. Benita David is seen very often in morning shows nowadays and Sunita Marshal is a popular actress and model.
Here are pictures of prominent Pakistani Christian celebrities who were seen having a lot of fun at a Christmas party.
Dramas depict reality in many ways and there is no denying the fact that unfortunately there are plenty of vices in our society. It is the duty of the drama makers to ensure that while presenting serious and sensitive topics, their motive should be “educate while they entertain”. When the main purpose of such dramas is getting public attention and not to enlighten and raise awareness then the actual message is lost.
Lately the dramas on ARY Digital in particular have ‘commercialized’ many social evils by presenting them in a way which sensationalizes these issues. Another agenda of the drama makers seems to be desensitizing the viewers towards all these social evils by showing such grave and depressing scenarios repeatedly and constantly. The tactics used by ARY Digital are getting old now but ARY continues to rely on Haiwans and Balaas to get ratings. Showing seriously disturbing scenarios every week and leaving the actual lesson for the last couple of episodes is the pattern which ARY has been following for over a year now. It is almost as if the makers of such dramas expect people to derive sadistic pleasure out of watching narcissists get away with the worst things possible.
The producers, the channel and everyone else involved is never seen talking about the social impact of these dramas once they go on air but they proudly boast about the ratings which is the obvious objective.
Too Many Tragedies In A Single Drama
Aisi Hei Tanhai, Haiwan, Meri Gurya, Beti and Balaa are some of the dramas in which the most shocking developments were shown in the first few episodes. As if these shocks were not enough, the viewers were further allured into watching these dramas by showing promos which ‘promised’ a lot more ‘action’ in the upcoming episodes. Aisi Hei Tanhai essentially covered how important it was for women to be careful in relationships but it ended up showing every single evil which exists – rape in a hospital, a mother poisoning her daughter and the way the society treats a woman who has no place to go. In drama serial Haiwan, the man who raped and killed the young girl, her sister ended up getting married to the rapist’s son and as a result for the longest time lived in the house where her sister was buried. In the recently aired drama serial Beti, the mother switches the ventilator off and literally kills her newborn in the second episode. The other daughter is kidnapped in the fourth episode!
Basically all these stories relied heavily on one shocking and upsetting tragedy after the other. That was the main attraction in these shows and the educational value of these shows was definitely undermined because of it. All these dramas were promoted like they were mainly going to highlight important social issues and will be more educational than entertaining. The execution however was such that clearly the main objective of the producers was to entice the viewers by sensationalizing these issues instead of presenting the story in a decent manner.
Psychopaths and Rapists On The Loose
Showing such characters in dramas is not wrong but when every second drama has at least one psychopath who is usually also the rapist and he literally runs the show then the drama makers are not doing their job right! Such dramas do not raise awareness or empathy but they desensitize the viewers. When every second drama shows children and women being raped and murdered, such dramas do not have a bigger objective, then in reality they are only serving the purpose of ‘entertaining’ the viewers by using such topics.
Alcoholism, The Ultimate Escape
ARY Digital can be labelled as a culprit when it comes to promoting drinking in depression or when you hit the rock bottom. It is something that can be seen literally in every other drama that airs on ARY these days. The drama makers are now making sure to show that the only way one can cope with the loss is by relying heavily on alcohol because it helps in numbing the pain and there’s no other option. We are never ever shown that one can find strength in such dire circumstances or they try to come out of this phase of depression with the help of family or friends, rather it is simply suggested that the only thing that can help is alcohol.
In Koi Chand Rakh when Umair goes through a heartbreak, he drinks. In Balaa when Junaid loses his first wife, he drinks and continues to drink so much that he ends up killing his second wife while he’s intoxicated. Not only Junaid, his servant Yaqoob also drinks to give Junaid some company. In Haiwaan, Hameed drinks so much that he ends up raping a young girl. In Khud Parast, Moeez is a womanizer who can’t stand his wife therefore he shows up at his doorstep drunk every single night. Even though the channel thinks that by putting up a ticker that states ‘sharab noshi haram hai’ they are doing their public service job perfectly but it is ridiculous that they are completely ignorant of the fact that visuals leave a bigger impact rather than a written warning. If they are just so conscious about it being prohibited then why can’t they stop creating such scenarios where the character has to rely on alcohol by hook or by crook? It literally seems like they are making people immune to this evil and are desensitizing the viewers towards those who drink by implying it as something normal which it definitely is not.
Negativity Rules And Oppressors Are Powerful
The drama makers at ARY believe in giving too much power to their negative characters, so much so that they forget to draw a line and maintain a balance. Most of the dramas that have such characters end up looking like a one-sided match because the oppressors posses the brains and the oppressed are practically brain-free to put two and two together or at least do something to stop the oppression. Balaa is one such example where Nigar has never been caught and continues with her ways
It is unfortunate that Balaa is being included as an example every single time but for all the wrong reasons. In Koi Chand Rakh, Ms. Goody-Two-Shoes gets treated like a doormat, no one in the entire world is loyal to her but she doesn’t understand this basic thing. Rabail’s oppressors Zain and Nishal have all the power and they have already decided her fate. In Haiwaan, the rapist now has his wife on his side who despite knowing his dirty secret it not opening her mouth to do right by the family of the girl who died.
Divorce, Divorce, Divorce
In every single drama of ARY Digital these days, one couple or the other gets divorced, it is a must and if it doesn’t happen, the drama is incomplete. If a couple has a problematic beginning or relationship, it is a done deal that their relationship will end up in a divorce. There doesn’t seem to be a single drama these days that is divorce-free because our writers don’t believe in showing such couples who chose to stick together against all odds. It is also ridiculous that they bring two people together in a marital relationship who are not compatible right from the beginning because then they rely on their miseries to progress the story and when they get to extract every ounce of mirch masala from their miserable condition, they show them parting ways and trying to pick up the pieces in the last 10 seconds of the very last episode.
What are your thoughts about the negativity which seems to be the focus of attention in almost every other drama being aired on ARY Digital? Don’t you feel they should be more sensible and mindful while dealing with sensitive topics? Do share your thoughts about it.
Nida Yasir is always busy since her line of work demands that. She is the most famous morning show host of Pakistan. You like her or dislike her but the lady has stayed for such a long time which itself speaks for her success as a morning show host. So, the lady took out time from her schedule as these are December holidays and took her kids for some fun outing to France. Nida and her kids were seen having quite a lot of fun on their trip.
It is holiday season all over the world with Christmas gone and new years approaching, so it was quite a festive trip for the family. Check out pictures from their trip:
It is always nice to watch huge veteran names of the industry together just talking and having a great time. So that was the case when Resham met Babra Shareef and it was the cutest sight to see these two together. Babra Shareef is a huge name of her time and has given Pakistani industry many gems. Resham also made a place for herself and is a name we still like to see on screen and recognize whenever we see.
The two divas were hanging out together and looked uber stylish in their signature styles. Check out when Resham met Babra:
Ayesha Omar is the ultimate style diva. She has been rocking it lately with everything she is doing. She has done a commendable job in dramas, has become a part of film industry successfully and her fashion game is the most on point in the whole industry right now. So much that she even won an award for it at Masala Awards Dubai.
With the wedding season in full swing, we have all attended weddings at this point and so has Ayesha Omar but when she goes out she goes out with style. Ayesha knows her shape and persona and always makes use of everything to enhance it even more. She was wearing a maroon ghagra choli at a wedding embellished in gold designs with a net dupatta designed in an old-school style. She paired it with traditional earpieces and bangles. For her second look, she was wearing a Teena Durrani number and rocked it with complete class. Check out her stunning looks at a wedding function:
So, it was a day of celebration for all the Pakistani Christian community as they celebrated Christmas with the rest of the world on 25th December. Every Pakistani went all out this time to show the world that we are living in harmony and minorities have equal rights and respect as anyone else in Pakistan. Even the Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa celebrated Christmas at a local church in Rawalpindi alongside his wife.
Our celebrities also joined in the celebrations as they wished all the ones celebrating and had some holiday pictures clicked with some beautifully decorated Christmas trees. From Ayesha Omar to Saboor Aly, many celebs made sure to show inclusivity and wish the ones celebrating on the day:
It was singer Aima Baig’s sister’s wedding and we all saw how she has been enjoying and simply rocking the whole function. Aima Baig is a singer with now many songs to her credit and people love her voice. So it was obvious that she will be the driving force at her sister’s weddings and she performed all her sisterly duties to the perfection. After making the Mehendi function a sight to see, the singer also shined at the Baraat.
Aima Baig was wearing a golden ensemble and styled it with straight loose hair and natural makeup. She was looking lovely throughout and also had the most fun Doodh Pilai rasam done. Her sister was also looking very gorgeous in a traditional red Jora paired with traditional gold jewellery. Check out the pictures from Aima Baig’s sister’s Baraat:
Pakistani flag has two colours, the green represents the majority which is Muslims and the white is the representative of minorities. Since some time Pakistan has been viewed all over the world as a country that has been intolerant towards its minorities but things have changed positively and Pakistani people have shown that they are one under the one flag and they are one nation.
Due to this, it is always nice to see people showing love and harmony towards their fellow humans despite their religious beliefs and make them feel accepted, loved and included. This is what Saboor Aly did when she organized a little Christmas tree for her caretakers as a gesture of friendship and harmony. This is what Saboor had to say about her little Christmas party:
Indeed a great effort by Saboor Aly. A Merry Christmas to all celebrating today from our side too!
Reema Khan is one of the most famous and loved artists of the Pakistani film industry. She is an artist who knew how to evolve with time and has changed her styling, persona and mind with the evolution of the industry consequently becoming the most sought after Pakistani film actress today. She got married to America based Pakistani cardio surgeon Dr. Tariq Shahab and they make one of the best couples we have related to the entertainment industry.
Reema Khan and husband are always seen attending functions related to Pakistan Internationally and Reema has always owned her identity and is an artist who has always promoted a soft image of Pakistan wherever she went. Reema has been busy lately attending a few functions with her husband and needless to say she has looked gorgeous as ever. Reema also wore the showstopper dress from HSY’s latest collection which Mawra Hocane wore at the show and made it looked even more beautiful. Check out the latest clicks of the diva with her husband:
It is the duty of the bridesmaids to make the functions colourful and make each day of celebration a day to remember for the bride. Among all the functions of the wedding, Mehendi s the function of colour and fun. People apply Hina and dance and sing thus enjoying the most among all the functions of a Desi wedding. So, it is the wedding season in Pakistan and among many other couples tying the knot is singer Aima Baig’s sister Nadia Baig. It was Aima’s sister’s Mehendi and Aima made sure to make the day as grand as she can for her. She danced and sang and all the girls of the family were her gang thus making the function fun, colourful and an event to be remembered. Check out Aima’s pictures from the Mehendi:
Pakistanis always have been very extravagant as far as weddings are concerned. It was always mandatory to have at least three functions for a wedding after Nikkah but the functions and spending are increasing day by day by new functions getting in like wedding parties and qawwali nights and now we have weddings that do not end for months. Among all this a Pakistani guy, Rizwan who is a wedding photographer himself shared how he got married in a budget of only 20,000 rupees.
His and his wife’s wedding is going viral and yes the reasons are absolutely right. He shared how he has set the budget at 20K and how easily they managed to reach their goal. Check out his wedding preparations all tweeted by him:
Check out Rizwan’s wedding picture:
Yes, this is everyone’s choice how they want to celebrate their happiness but this story definitely tells us that you do not need to be super extra just to be relevant. Happiness can be celebrated personally too in a beautiful way!
Ohkay so, this episode of Balaa focused on the change that the characters were going through. It seems the characters who were stuck in a rut have finally evolved & are now approaching things with a different perspective which I admit was good to see as well as highly required!
Nigar Is Evil – We Know – What’s New?
Taimoor has now started to treat the way Nigar wants to be treated but from his side there’s a lot of tact involved. Taimoor knows that his mother is not in a condition to go through the scrutiny of Nigar that is why for a while he changed his attitude with his wife because he dreaded the time Shama will be left alone with Nigar once Taimoor will be gone. Taimoor has started to have a feeling that things went wrong after Nigar came into his life that is why he is in search of a clue that will help him solve this conundrum.
Junaid finally spoke up & I am glad he didn’t beat around the bush & clearly told his father that he has found out about what he has done. Asad Siddique’s acting in that scene was brilliant. Even though he has been a part of this drama right from the beginning but for the first time he made his presence felt in this episode. Junaid can see that his father is also struggling & is burdened with the guilt that is why he made it very clear to Zafar that he has lost his son. Junaid was already depressed but it was good to see him not losing his senses further after finding out the truth, rather he took it as an eye opener that forced him to do what was right like confessing his crime in order to do right by Batool’s family.
Taimoor left but before that he made sure Shama was well taken care of & for that he gave that responsibility to Saba. Saba is trying to pick up the pieces therefore she takes it as an opportunity to compensate for the pain she had caused to Taimoor & his family plus it will evolve into a relationship later on. Everything else is fine but can someone please comb Saba’s hair & tie them in a braid or a bun? That entire hair situation of Saba’s seems to be messy & problematic. Saba claims to have made Shama’s hair so I wish she had used the same comb/brush for herself too.
There seems to be no limits for Nigar that is why she even assaulted Shama but honestly speaking, I didn’t feel much while watching that scene because the writer has shown us so much negativity from her side that I feel desensitized towards anything that Nigar puts other through. Apparently Nigar can literally kill people without batting an eyelid so for her to give her mother in a law a beating is not a big deal. Taimoor thinks he did something huge by catching Nigar’s lie about changing Shama’s clothes. They have been showing this laughter of Taimoor in the precaps since last 2 weeks so I assumed it would be something big but this is what he was laughing about? I think its time for us viewers to laugh now!!!
Taimoor has once again pledged that he will punish Nigar which made me roll my eyes because again, this was coming from someone who decided to believe that his sister was cheating after marriage only because his wifey said so!!! Taimoor in my opinion is a failed character also I am sure he won’t be the one finding out the truth – Junaid’s confession will do the actual work & in the end Taimoor will take the crown for everything because he happens to be the actual hero of the drama!?!
Closing Thoughts – Disturbing Preview & One Dimensional Characters:
The preview of the next episode was disturbing. I think the writer has shown us enough so there’s no need to push it further & beyond. They have pretty well established the fact that Nigar is evil so I guess that’s enough. Looks like next episode will again contain a lot of empty threats by Taimoor to Nigar but I am wondering when will he actually take action & walk the talk? So far he has only come up with one excuse after another, his time his excuse was his posting to Dubai as if us se pehle he was working like a detective trying to solve the mystery. Zafar is also a failed character, 34 episodes & for the half of it he kept on saying he wanted to do something for Junaid but in the end, Junaid was the one who helped himself & did what he deem right. I feel the writer focused so much on creating this evil Balaa that she forget to focus on the rest of the characters & kept them pretty one-dimensional, I mean look at Taimoor – zero growth. Look at Saleha, poor girl was so simple that she didn’t even know she should seek medical help for her aches. Look at Zafar, he’s got so much money but he couldn’t find a doctor for Junaid for so long!!! Anyways, Asad Siddique’s acting in this episode was top notch & the rest of the actors have performed well. Ushna Shah’s acting in the scene where Balaa hits Shama was awkward, I am sure as an actor it must’ve been hard for her to enact that scene where she has to assault a senior actor – it was too obvious. I just can’t wait for this negative chewing gum to end. Please share your thoughts about this episode of Balaa.
Faysal Qureshi always invites celebrities whom people want to see and know more and more. So this time his guest was none other than the Queen of Lollywood, Reema Khan. Reema Khan always makes time to come in touch with her fans whenever she is in Pakistan. She recently looked ethereal as she walked for designer Mohsin Naveed Ranjha at the BCW.
Reema Khan was wearing a white outfit and looked like a vision as she made the entrance on the show. Reema Khan always has things to say that touch the hearts of her fans. Her words and her style has gotten her a place where she is miles apart from some of her contemporaries and is still loved by her fans to the fullest. Check out the pictures from Salam Zindagi while she was a guest on the show:
Aima Baig is a fun loving girl. She as a magical voice and she loves to play with colours in her outfits. Aima Baig has become one of the most famous female voices of Pakistan. It was the Mayoun of the singer’s sister and she shined at the event. Aima opted for a yellow lehenga which she styled with sleek hair and beautiful jhumkas.
Aima was also wearing bangles with gajras and looked like a beautiful doll. Here are some clicks from Aima’s sister’s Mayoun:
Aima enjoyed the evening to the fullest with her sisters and cousins and looked like a total stunner. Aima Baig has established that yellow is definitely her colour as she shined like sunshine on her sister’s Mayoun!
Zara Noor Abbas has made a place for herself in the industry in a very short time. The actress who is the daughter of veteran actress Asma Abbas started her career with a telefilm. She rose to immense fame with her hit drama Khamoshi and has not looked back since. She is recently a part of drama Qaid and has also worked with Shaz Khan in Lamhay.
Zara Noor Abbas will soon be a part of a film and will be making her debut in Shehryar Munawar and Mayal Ali starrer Paray Hut Love. Zara Noor has just done a photoshoot for a magazine and it is full of flowers and colour. Check out Zara Noor’s latest pictures for a magazine shoot:
Meray Pass Tum Ho is an upcoming drama starring Humayun Saeed and Ayeza Khan in the leading roles. This drama is being directed by the iconic director Nadeem Baig who is known for his exceptional work on television and he has also directed some of the best films of Pakistan in the recent times. Humayun Saeed and Ayeza Khan will be seen as a married couple in this drama. From these pictures it looks like Kubra Khan may also be part of the show. The only thing we know for a fact right now is that Ayeza Khan and Humayun Saeed will be playing the leading role in the drama. Ayeza Khan keeps on sharing pictures from the sets on her instagram page. She is very excited about this project. It is going to be a Six Sigma Plus Production.
ARY held a special event for celebrities and the public in Karachi. This was a lot like the Coke Fest held by coke in which there was music and lots of food which was the main attraction in the event. Those celebrities who have been working closely with ARY were seen on the event. Many celebrities attended this event with their families. Iqrar-ul-Haq was there with his wife and son at the ARY Feast. The people attending the function really enjoyed the event. In winters, people enjoy such events more than they do in summers.
Faiza Saleem’s Mehndi was held last night. Faiza Saleem is known for her fun loving personality and of course her sense of humor. Faiza was a happy bride who danced on her mehndi and enjoyed every second of it. She and her husband defied the traditional roles of bride and groom by enjoying this day to the maximum. Faiza Saleem looked stunning in a Nomi Ansari outfit which was both colorful and grand. Jibran Nasir and Mansha Pasha were also present on the Mehndi. For the first time, Mansha and Jibran Nasir danced on an event. Both of them showed their dance moves when they performed on the hit number Dilbar Dilbar.
Here are exclusive pictures and videos from Faiza Saleem’s mehndi held last night.
Ohkay so, this episode of Khud Parast was again executed brilliantly. The direction of this drama has stayed consistently amazing, the director has paid attention to little details which makes it a wholesome & a complete package visually. The amount of effort & hard work that has gone into making this drama is evident from the end result so the team should take a bow starting from the makers to the actors.
Uswa Dodged The Bullet But For How Long?
Uswa found herself in hot waters because Hanan let her know that he was not as naive as she thought he was. Hanan has always been someone who hasn’t shied away from analysing the situation, yes he might sway for a moment but when he sees what’s wrong, he speaks about it & this is what happened this time around too. Hanan saw that Bakhtawar stopped speaking about Uswa but now Uswa was the one who couldn’t contain herself & kept on maligning his heart against his mother. Uswa plays it openly but Bakhtawar knows her son in & out therefore she has taken a backseat & is now playing stealthily which is again a part of her plan because now Hanan will continue to see the faults of Uswa that are on the surface.
Uswa found herself falling flat on her face & that is when she couldn’t really cope up with how things were slipping away from her. So far Uswa thought she had things under control but no, Hanan made it very clear that he hadn’t banished his mother because of her. I must say the highlight of this entire episode for me was the conversation that Uswa & Beenish had. That entire scene & its dialogues was just so well-written because it showed the difference between the two. It showed how irrational & immature Uswa was & how calm & collected Beenish has been. Uswa blames it all on Beenish but she chooses not to see her own faults. I loved when Beenish mentioned that girls like Uswa can never be happy & it did shake her for a moment because just a while ago she was unhappy with the fact that Hanan rejected her demand of going to the cinema. It is unfortunate that Uswa has issues with Beenish too, like she should just leave her alone exactly the way Beenish has done & that would be enough. I liked that for the first time Beenish showed Uswa a mirror & stated everything that is true which obviously Uswa couldn’t handle!
So, Bakhtawar’s game plan began with sponsoring a business of Uswa’s brothers. Bakhtawar knew that she will hit a bullseye with this move of hers because it will make Uswa liable for the rest of her life & she will always feel burdened with the fact that her brothers are staying afloat because of Bakhtawar’s investment in their business. It was quite interesting to see how Uswa had a different behaviour with her sisters in law when she thought Hanan had invested his money but after finding out the truth, she only complained & felt embarrassed every time she saw them spending money on things they couldn’t afford before.
Uswa’s mother Zarina didn’t take long to forget how Hanan dragged her out of her house the moment she saw a gold chain. I am sure it isn’t far away when she will completely turn a blind eye towards Uswa seeing those luxuries in her own home that she has dreamt of because she herself is quite materialistic.
I think it was quite stupid of Uswa to go out with Adeel just so casually because that is a complete case of disloyalty & breach of trust. Just because Hanan said he won’t take her to cinema, she made sure she gets there even if it means deceiving her husband? What kind of a relationship Uswa’s building with Hanan? She is not even loyal to him so why does she expect him to get rid of everything & dance on her tunes? For how long is she going to wing it? Adeel is another lifeless character who’s got nothing better to do. Also, I find it weird that Uswa despite knowing that Adeel had feelings for her, casually chats with him. It is getting monotonous that Adeel constantly tells Uswa that she is unhappy & she always gets uncomfortable explaining him the otherwise! I think after what happened with Uswa, she should take it as an eye opener & stop fooling Hanan because she is digging her own grave by committing such mistakes. It was quite shocking that Uswa swore on her mother’s life to convince Hanan that she was at home, she really did cross the line but then Hanan believed her but for how long is the real question!
Closing Thoughts – Powerful Dialogues:
Overall, these episodes were quite interesting. I am glad that they started airing double episodes of Khud Parast, it makes watching this drama even more enjoyable. I have a feeling that things might change between Moeez & Beenish, I hope they do because she deserves happiness & the dynamics should definitely change in this track as well. All the actors for sure have done a great job, the black the white characters as well as the grey ones. I must say Adeel & two Bhabhi’s are too annoying & those characters have been portrayed by the actors tastefully. Shehzad Sheikh is super impressive & so are Nosheen Shah & Ramsha Khan. Asma Abbas has given a brilliant performance as Bakhtawar. I must say, the dialogues of this drama are brilliantly written, the writer has done a commendable work in wording such thoughtful dialogues which is a rarity in our dramas these days. Please share your thoughts about this episode of Khud Parast.
Since the movie, The Legend of Maula Jatt has been announced, many conflicts with the movie’s copyrights have been happening. The producers of the original Maula Jatt, Bahoo corporation has sent many notices to Bilal Lashari and the CEO has been giving his side openly through social media. The matter was however considered solved when a ruling was made in the favour of Bilal Lashari by Intellectual Property Organisation Tribunal.
The film’s first trailer released recently and it has created a wave of anticipation with fans already impressed with the first look of the characters. But the copyright battle is not over yet since the producers of original Maula Jatt have been claiming that Bilal Lashari and producer Ammara Hikmat cannot use the words Maula Jatt in their title and are violating the copyrights.
The producer of The Legend of Maula Jatt is not silent this time and she has also filed a complaint against Bahoo Corporation and its CEO Mohammad Muttaqi to FIA for cyber defamation.
The Legend of Maula Jatt is looking extremely promising. We hope it gets released also without any blows!
Sarwat Gilani and Fahad Mirza make a very beautiful couple. They are often seen together attending parties and vents and are always supporting each other. The couple recently attended a wedding ceremony and looked awesome in their colour coordinated outfits. Both the stars were clad in white and looked awesome.
Fahad and Sarwat have a very fairytale love story with a lot of twists and turns. After being together for some time, the couple got separated but as the destiny has in store for them, they met again and got married. The couple has two sons together. Check out Sarwat Gilani and Fahad Mirza’s latest clicks:
Madha Rizvi is a versatile actress. She can play any role to perfection and has been a part of many different kinds of projects. She is currently also seen in the most anticipated drama Aangan currently airing on HUM TV. Madiha Rizvi is the daughter of yester actress Deeba Jee and is also married to an actor Hassan Nauman who is also known for giving very strong performances.
Madiha Rizvi is a mom to two very beautiful baby girls. She also came to Nida Yasir’s show Good Morning Pakistan with his baby girls. The trio including mom and the daughters were wearing very fairylike outfits and looked like them too. Check out the latest pictures of Madiha’s beautiful daughters with their mom and dad:
Another celebrity wedding ha took place as singer Zoe Viccaji has tied the knot to Kamal Khan. The singer got married in a traditional Christin ceremony in the presence of their family and friends. Zoe Viccaj is an established singer who has sung many songs in Cke Studio as well.
The singer’s friends were there to support her including Sanam Saeed who is one of Zoe’s best friends. Sana, Saeed along with Zoe’s sister Rachel Viccaji was Zoe’s bridesmaid. The couple looked beautiful together and so in love in their pictures. Here are a few glimpses from Zoe Viccaji’s wedding ceremony:
Faiza Saleem is a lawyer as well as a comedian. The lady pursued stand up comedy and acting as a passion and has made people happy with her craft. It is the season of weddings and many celebrities have also got hitched this year, so Faiza Saleem is the new one to get married.
Faiza has tied the knot to Abuzer yesterday. The couple got Nikkahfed in the presence of family and close friends. Faiza looked absolutely stunning in a pinkish ensemble with beautifully done makeup and her hair done in beachy waves. She did not over do her styling which made her look very classy. Check out the pictures from her Nikkah ceremony:
Ranjha Ranjha Kardi Episode 8 Story Review – Poignant, thoroughly entertaining, completely unpredictable and truly impressive – Ranjha Ranjha Kardi continues to be one of the best dramas of this season. Imran Ashraf yet again outdid himself tonight and made Bhola’s scenes the most powerful scenes of this episode. Bhola’s antics make you laugh but his frustrations make you feel for him. Bhola’s dreams are just as real as that of Noori, although both of them want something completely different. Their struggles and the way they continue to pursue their ‘dreams’ makes their tracks engaging. There is always a surprise in store whenever the story takes a new turn. Although Bhola is getting a lot less screen time compared to rest of the characters but his scenes are always the most impactful. Every single scene tonight was effective and meaningful.
Misguided Decisions
Tonight’s episode showed a mother’s futile efforts to ‘heal’ her son, a young man’s belief that his real happiness lied outside his house and a lover’s ultimate sacrifice. The opening scene of this episode was one of my favorites especially because it showed just how ‘focused’ Bhola was! When he asked for the gold chain, his mother instantly figured out the real reason behind this wish. The way his mother struggled yet again superbly depicted how difficult it was for her to force a grown up man to do things which he did not want to do. The rest of the episode focused mainly on Noori’s track. When Noori handed over the money to Sahir, the background score suggested that this was a misguided decision which will most probably lead to something completely different from the happy ending Noori is hoping for. Although Noori’s actions have been highly objectionable but even then I liked how she confronted Haji sahab and stood up for herself. This was an interesting turn of events because I was expecting Noori to admit her crime. On the contrary she covered up for Sahir quite confidently and later on also used Haji Sahab’s advances to her advantage. This entire development is one of those many surprises because of which I absolutely love this play! Sahir’s scenes tonight kept me wondering as usual. Since there is no trace of his family therefore I find it difficult to trust him yet everything he says and does makes him look like a genuine person. The mystery surrounding this character makes this track especially intriguing.
The Tables Are Turned
The way Noori’s parents defended her and did whatever they could to get her out of jail made me feel for them as well, for the first time perhaps. The Noori they knew would never do something like this therefore they did not believe any of it which in a way paved a way for Noori to spin a story which will work to her advantage. Noori has always been shown as an energetic and determined individual. Before she fell in love with Sahir, she dedicated her time and efforts to her work but ever since she has fallen in love with Sahir, he has been the focus of attention. Her character is interesting and Iqra Aziz did complete justice to it, especially tonight. Her expressions when the police comes to the house were phenomenal. I find Noori’s determination and enthusiasm likable even though she is not using her qualities in an intelligent manner at the moment. Noori is madly in love and although she thinks she is really clever but the fact is that Noori is naive in many ways. Noori surely turned the tables on Haji Sahab tonight, this unexpected development was the highlight of tonight’s episode. Noori will probably be out of jail soon but how will she escape Shoka? Noor-ul-Hassan’s versatility never ceases to impress, whether he is playing the role of a decent father /brother or a role like that of Shoka, he is always at the top of his game.
More Of Bhola Please!
Noori’s track is entertaining and unpredictable but even after all these weeks Bhola is the reason why I tune into this drama. His scenes are extraordinary and always leave a mark. Faiza Iftikhar’s entire script so far has been heartwarming and compelling but she deserves tons of praise especially for writing Bhola’s character so beautifully. Imran Ashraf’s outstanding performance coupled with Kashif Nisar’s deft direction has made this beautiful character come alive on screen faultlessly. I am sure all the viewers want to see more of Bhola. Asma Abbas is equally impressive as the mother who loves her son dearly but is fighting a losing battle.
The Preview
The preview of the next episode showed that Bhola will finally succeed in running away. Noori too seemed to be in troubled waters yet again. Will these two magical characters meet soon?
I am eagerly looking forward to the next episode of Ranjha Ranjha Kardi.
Don’t forget to share your thoughts about this episode.
The most anticipated film of Pakistan “The Legend of Maula Jatt” will mark the comeback of two big names to the film industry, Fawad Khan after his stint in Khuda Ke Liye back in 2007 and Bilal Lashari in the director’s chair after his classic Waar that changed the face of Pakistani Cinema. The first trailer of the movie has come out yesterday and people are floored.
It is safe to say that The Legend of Maula Jatt is Pakistan’s Gladiator. The trailer is made the audience even more crazy with the intensity of the new Maula Jatt as well as the evil of the new Noori Natt. Fawad Khan enjoys a lot of friendships in Bollywood as well as a huge fan base in India. Naturally, the trailer was viewed in India too and they have fallen in love with it too. Acclaimed director Anurag Kashyap enjoyed the trailer and tweeted about it:
One of the biggest Indian producers and directors, Karan Johar who also happens to be a very good fried of Fawad also fell in love with the trailer and extended his best wishes for the success of the film:
The Legend of Maula Jatt has already started enjoying the legendary status. Let’s wait and see how people are goung to take t once it comes on screen at Eid ul Fitr!
The Queen of Lollywood, Mahira Khan just turned 34 and the diva celebrated her birthday with her dear friends. Mahira Khan is a star we all love. It has been a successful year for her with all the projects she did as well as her Cannes debut. Mahira Khan celebrated her birthday with her friends and celebrities. Hamza Ali Abbasi her co-star in the upcoming The Legend of Maula Jatt was also there along with Mawra Hocane, Ayesha Omar, Asim Raza, Nina Kashif and designer Omar Sayyed.
Mahira was clad in an all black ensemble with her hair loose, her make up natural and she completed her outfit with some statement earrings. Check out some pictures of the birthday girl at her birthday party:
Aiman Khan and Muneeb Butt are a married couple now. The stars had a very long wedding where they enjoyed all the functions and celebrated their happiness with their family and friends. Aiman Khan and Muneeb Butt then soon went out to fulfil their work commitments as they walked at the BCW first time as a married couple and also did some shoots.
They have now taken time off to enjoy some time together and have been on travel cue since then. The couple was spotted chilling in Amsterdam and Netherlands. They looked so in love and are enjoying their trip to the fullest. As always both Aiman and Muneeb never forget to share the beautiful places they are visiting with their fans. Check out the newlyweds clicking some beautiful pictures at some scenic places in the world:
It was great news for everyone when sports power couple Shoaib Malik and Sania Mirza announced their pregnancy. The couple has been married for some time now and is loved by fans both in India and Pakistan. The couple made a very cute announcement and have just welcomed their baby boy into this world. Best wishes pour from all over the world for the stars.
They have named the little one Izhaan Mirza Malik and yes, he carries the names of both his mother and father. The new parents have been doting on the little one and also teasing everyone with his covered pictures.
Proud papa Shoaib Malik has finally shared the picture of little Izhaan and he is just so precious while smiling for the camera. The little cutie is wearing an all blue romper with a blue cap as he introduces himself to the world with a thousand-watt smile. Check out the first picture of baby Izhaan:
Izhaan is literally going to be a heart stealer. That’s for sure!
