Well, ARY’s associate president Raza Moosavee got married to Ramsha Kohati. It was a sweet ceremony with many of the couple’s star friends showing their presence and making the Shendi even more awesome with their performances. The couple went for a very intimate Nikkah ceremony which was followed by a Shendi. They have now thrown a post-wedding party at a yacht for their friends and many stars were spotted including Syed Jibran with wife, Agha Ali, Hira Tareen and Ali Safina among others. All the celebs went for a laid back style where Agha Ali was wearing a smart tux and the newly weds Ramsha Kohati and Raza Moosavee complemented each other in matching black ensembles. Check out the photos of the stars hanging out at the party:
Sharmila Farouqi is one woman who is not only a strong politician but keeps in touch with her friends and is nothing short of a social media star, thanks to her unique style and presence. Sharmila Farouqi organized a Basant Brunch for her friends and it was full of colour. Many celebrities were spotted including Shaneira Akram, Nadia Hussain, Afifa Jibran and Sarwat Gilani. The ladies were wearing colourful dresses welcoming the colours of spring and matching the while theme of Basant to perfection. Sharmila herself also opted for a colourful ensemble. The decorations at the brunch represented the Basant festival with the dor and colours hanging in the background. The divas clicked pictures and made their fans a part of their celebrations by sharing. You check out too:
We all know that Mahira Khan and Hamza Ali Abbasi are best of friends. Both the stars have always been very supportive of each other. They are soon going to become co-stars too with the upcoming most anticipated film of the season The Legend of Maula Jatt. Mahira Khan and Hamza Ali Abbasi are also together in the Zalmi camp with both being the brand ambassadors for Peshawar Zalmi in the PSL 4. Both the stars were spotted together at an event and they were both having a great time. Check out these pictures:
Mahira Khan is a true beauty and you can never get enough of the diva. She always stuns her fans with every click and is a total style goal for every woman out there. Here are some new photos where the actress is showing how to look cool and classy at the same time:
Well, we all know that Nadia Khan and Meera Jee both have their fair share of controversies in their careers but things got bad when Nadia Khan just invited Meera to her new show Croron Ka Khel. Nadia Khan is not new to hosting. She has been a very famous morning show host and she was the one who actually made people fall in love with the concept. She later took a break from all that and now has been into acting after going through a huge transformation. Nadia Khan lost a lot of weight and then returned to acting with Aisi Hai Tanhai.
The actress is also back to hosting with her show and she invited Meera as a guest. Both the actresses had an altercation in the past when Nadia Khan accused Meera of hurting her team back in 2015. She now called the actress on her show and gave a rather distasteful introduction of her. She went on to say that in 2015, she had decided that after the 2015 altercation she will never invite Meera to her show again but had a pleasant meeting with her at a function two years back. She went on to call Meera an unpredictable personality when she welcomed her to the show.
Meera was obviously not too happy with the situation and said that she was expecting a bit friendlier introduction.
The two young divas Noor Khan and Alizey Shah have made a mark in the industry in a very short period of time. The ladies have been giving some really good performances and are a part of our everyday screens. Noor Khan is the sister of actress Sara Khan. Noor has played the lead and supporting characters in many dramas and always make the fans wait for more of her performance. Alizey Shah is also a young actress who has made the audience fall in love with her beauty and talent in a short time. She is playing characters in many dramas now, especially after people noticed her acting prowess in Ishq Tamasha. Both the ladies we spotted together and looked pretty as always. They clicked some photos together too. Check out:
Javeria Saud is full of fun personality. She is loud and clear and always do things by her own perspective. Apart from being an actress and a host, she is also a producer and is the name behind a project like Khuda Aur Mohabbat which will always be a must watch. Javeria is also a mother to two beautiful kids and has her days occupied always. But the lady took a break as she was spotted enjoying her time in London with some of her close friends. She played her A game at the street style and seems like had a lot of fun too. Check out her vacation pictures:
Neelam Muneer has been on the top f everyone’s hate list for the character Ulfat that she played recently in the hit drama Dil Mom Ka Diya and she was on the top of everyone’s favourite list too due to her exceptional performance. The actress has been doing some great projects lately. She will also be making a comeback on the silver screen after Chupan Chupai. She is starring in the upcoming film Wrong No.2.
The actress is in Thailand right now where she is shooting for a project. She is looking as flawless as ever and it is safe to say that Neelam Muneer is definitely the most beautiful actresses of Pakistan. Check out the pictures from her tour:
Gohar Rasheed is a versatile actor and we have seen him take up a variety of roles n his career. The actor is also a part of upcoming The Legend of Maula Jatt. But before that Gohar will star in an intense telefilm that will show patriotism and love for the country. The telefilm is titled Laal and it will be aired on March 23rd.
This is going to be a project worth looking forward too since we will see Gohar Rasheed, Kubra Khan, Rasheed Naz, Adnan Jaffar and Bilal Abbas Khan in the telefilm. It is written by the acclaimed writer UmeraAhmedd and will be directed by Haseeb Hassan.
Gohar will be playing the character of a Baloch and he is learning the Balochi dialect right now to perfectly grip the character!
PSL4 is just around the corner. It is an event the Pakistanis look forward to every year. This year too the event will start on 14th February. All the teams are getting ready to win the trophy and the fan’s favourite Peshawar Zalmi is putting out its cards. Peshawar Zalmi has been one of the most loved teams of the PL since the very first season. Thanks to its owner Javed Afridi as well as the captain Darren Sammy.
The team is also going to be with the two biggest stars of the country as their brand ambassadors and they are none other than Hamza Ali Abbasi and Mahira Khan. The Maula Jatt stars are taking their position with the Zalmis again this year and this was announced by the team’s owner Javed Afridi:
So, Hamza Ali Abbasi and Mahira Khan are surely ready for the PSL 4. Are you?
So, Coke Studio disappointed the whole nation this year. Yes, a song got viral too but not in a good sense. But Nescafe Basement is not coming slow. The debut has shocked the nation and people are loving the debutante Syeda Hadia Hashmi. The young singer is only 8 years old and by the way, she has performed has the whole country giving a standing ovation.
It is the 5th season of Nescafe Basement and we are seeing new talent from the very start. Hadia Hashmi performed Bol Hu with Soch-The Band and has blown everyone off with her singing prowess and the way she performs the notes. Here is the mind-blowing performance of Hadia Hashmi:
Nescafe Basement is known to introduce memorable talent. They have also introduced a young drummer named Sinaan who is only 13 but has a talent that is out of this world. Basement also introduced the now star singer Momina Mustehsan whose song Awaari was later featured in the Bollywood film Ek Villain!
Ohkay so, the story of Deedan leaves me disgusted. There was a time that I tuned to it all hopeful that things might start working & the story might kick-start but I was left disappointed every single time. I still am unable to wrap my head around the fact that so much effort was put into making ‘THIS’ kind of drama? Like really?
Marital Rape of a Habitual Runaway Bride:
Palwasha has totally understood the kind of guy Alam Zeb is & she even tried to teach him a lesson by leaving but then to see her apologizing to him only because she was pressured by her parents was off-putting. Yes, she could not make her parents understand as they have that kind of mindset where in a marriage, a husband can never be wrong & a wife has to do what it takes to make the marriage work but I guess it was Palwasha’s duty to inform them about all that Alam Zeb puts her through for them to understand or even realize that Alam Zeb was shady. Also, what did Palwasha actually do after going back? Yes, she did get to meet Resham but apart from that, she just showed off her straightened hair, her fancy shawls & her high heels where made me cringe so bad because that was one inappropriate footwear to carry in a hill station but they actually did suggest that Palwasha packed that impractical footwear in & took it with her when she left in haste? Lol! So many episodes have passed & there’s not even a single scenario that must have made me feel that this character or entire track was useful in this drama!
Resham finally found hope because she got to know that Zardab was alive. To be honest this entire exercise of Resham running away with Zardab & then getting captured back again & again is very amusing. I must say even though Resham has seen the worst but the zest that she has to spend her life with Zardab is amusingly commendable. All things aside, what they showed in this episode of Deedan was disgusting. Marital rape is not something to show just so casually but I am actually shocked to see that the writer had nothing positive for Resham therefore she made her go through this too? Gulbaz said he couldn’t stand Resham & that he wanted her to die but to see him backing out of his word was disgusting. It is actually quite upsetting that the writer has picked 2 female characters & she is scrutinizing them to no end, by showing them being destroyed & toyed around just so casually. Like I fail to believe that the writer actually didn’t have any other idea or story in her mind that she actually came up with this crap where she has shown hooligan men toying with their women & treating them with absolute worst? Really? Aliya Dawood couldn’t think of anything else? Shocking & disgusting. It is so obvious that Resham will now fall pregnant & then we’ll see where she’ll run off to again? Because this is what she is born to do. Sickening.
Closing Thoughts – Nonsensical:
The amount of screaming that happens in this drama is enough to deafen healthy ear-drums. Also, it is too obvious that the actors focused more on their looks & makeup in stead of the story or acting, they all look like bunch of caricatures that they actually make me laugh. Honestly speaking, to see such an empowered & independent actor like Sanam Saeed settling for a script like this leaves a bad taste. It is good to see our actresses being so vocal about women rights & empowerment, so it would be good to see them leading by example too by saying no to such kind of disgusting scripts which show that women have zero control over their lives. Please share your thoughts about this episode of Deedan.
Ohkay so, this episode of Khud Parast had this calm vibe to it, it was more like a calm before as well as after the storm. Everyone was picking up the pieces & no one was unsure of what the future had in store for them. It is commendable how the writer has kept the story of Khud Parast realistic & relevant so far. This episode definitely marked the beginning of Uswa’s downfall & unfortunately, she will now find herself getting pulled into the misfortune that she has called upon herself.
Everyone Was Picking Up The Pieces:
I love Maria’s character because she is the voice of reason in Uswa’s life. Maria is someone who does not beat around the bush, she doesn’t believe in pacifying Uswa or sugar-coating whatever she wants to tell her. Maria knows her sister Uswa in & out that is why without even hearing it from Uswa, she clearly had an idea about what she must have done. Sadly, Maria can only try to knock sense into Uswa’s head but she knows that Uswa is the kind of person who will not listen to her or anyone for that matter because she will only do what she deems right. Uswa is selfish & that is why even though she has caused so much of damage, she is unable to see the gravity of the situation. However, for the first time it did seem like Maria’s word gave her a reality check & kind of forced her to realize her mistake but then again Uswa shut all those thoughts that were lingering in her mind & immediately distracted herself.
Zarina can’t get over everything that Uswa has done, that is why she has even started dreaming about what her future would be like – which by the way was a superbly directed sequence. Uswa has no idea how her life is going to unfold but yes, it won’t be pleasant or rewarding in any way imaginable. Sadia & Zoha had their own issues which they tried to sort but then again, they both have drifted apart so much that they will never come to a common ground. The only thing common left between them is the hatred they have towards Zarina & Uswa that is why they still can relate to each other on that aspect.
Hanan’s Pupho continued to take care of both Beenish & Hanan. She knows that they both are emotionally & mentally shattered therefore she continuously did their counselling because she knows this is what they want the most. Hanan & Beenish definitely have become comfortable at Pupho’s place but the fact that they both are living under the same roof is still like an emotional burden but then like Pupho said, she can testify if someone will ever ask for an explanation so they should stop worrying & focus on their future.
So, Uswa unfortunately lost the baby that Hanan was still excited about. Hanan felt he couldn’t cope up with all this anymore, it was like in these dark times, the idea of having a baby was like the light at the end of the tunnel for Hanan but that hope is gone now too. His reaction was believable & indeed it was hard for him to just accept this reality. Uswa continued to be cold-hearted like she usually is & she didn’t bother much about the miscarriage. I really want to see Uswa’s reaction when she will eventually start realizing all the things & blessings she has lost over the period of time. I want to see how she will feel broken? Maria finally knows about Adeel & his past but it seems even she won’t be able to stop Uswa from ruining her life further because Adeel has weaved this trap around Uswa just so carefully that she would completely ignore her sister Maria because this is what she has been doing all her life.
Closing Thoughts – Well Directed Drama:
Overall, this episode was slow but done just right & it was necessary to slow things down to build up for the rest of the happenings that are left to be shown. The direction of Khud Parast continues to be amazing & I just love the dialogues of this drama, they are insightful & carry so much of depth & meaning – just amazing. All the actors have done a fabulous work in this drama. Please share your thoughts about this episode of Khud Parast.
This was yet another beautiful episode of Ranjha Ranjha Kardi which was quite contrary to everyone’s expectations. This drama never seizes to surprise its viewers and is always thoroughly entertaining. With this episode Noori decided to follow Ama Janate’s advice which means that from now on she will be interested in finding out more about Bhola and perhaps try to ‘fix’ things too.
Surprising development
The fact that Rizwana was not turned into an evil character was the most refreshing and surprising development. The reasoning she gave made perfect sense and later on the idea to frame Bhola was also her husband’s. She did all this out of jealousy- nothing more and nothing less. She was obviously not thinking straight at that time and if it wasn’t for her husband’s support, she wouldn’t have thought of a way to get out of this situation. The way her husband took advantage of Bhola’s innocence showed yet again what he was capable of doing. Fehmida completely trusts them both and couldn’t even imagine that they could do something like that. Rizwana’s expressions and this entire development was covered perfectly.
Ama Janate & Noori
Ama Janate suspected Noori because she still didn’t have faith in her. I felt for Noori tonight more than any other character. Her relationship with Ama Janate is so beautiful and for the first time she has completely surrendered to Ama Janate’s will. Later on, the remorse Ama Janate felt was also shown superbly. Every single scenario was covered in detail without dragging the scenes. Noori never imagined getting married to anyone other than Sahir therefore watching her think about Sahir on her wedding day was so relatable. Ama Janate’s final advice to Noori turned out to be a turning point.
Noori & Bhola
Bhola’s fascination with Noori is growing even though he knows that Noori is not very fond of him. Bhola was shown constantly touching his nose and mouth which made it easier to understand why someone like Noori wouldn’t let him near her. The wedding scene was meaningful as well as amusing. Bhola’s mother’s struggle to keep him away from his wife and Noori’s body language was the best thing about this scene. In the last scene, Noori touched Bhola’s feet which basically meant that she was going to do whatever it took to accept Bhola for who he was. Bhola and Noori’s scenes were the highlight of this episode. Their track has a great deal to offer. Fehmida’s love for Noori and her wish to see her son happy will drive her to support Noori in every way possible. Komal’s relationship with Bhola and Noori both makes her one of the most likeable characters in this play. Komal is innocent and loving and her love for Bhola is unconditional.
Overall Impression
The writer’s keen observation showed in every single scene tonight. She has especially done tremendously well when it comes to showing the challenges families (in this case a mother) go through when they have a child like Bhola. Although some of Bhola’s scenes in every episode are hilarious but the situations are never insensitive in any way. These scenes make you fall in love with the character even more, you laugh and cry with Bhola as you get to know him more with every passing episode. The emotional impact of these scenes outweighs everything else. Imran Ashraf’s sheer brilliance and dedication as an actor showed in all those beautifully moving scenes tonight which were effortlessly engaging. Iqra Aziz’s performance tonight was equally captivating and effortless. Iqra Aziz has translated Noori’s emotional fragility and her will to go on perfectly. Asma Abbas’ performance throughout has been heartfelt and touching – this has to be one of her best performances. The engrossing and poignant narrative coupled with Kashif Nisar’s impeccable direction makes Ranjha Ranjha Kardi an impressively crafted play.
The preview of the next episode was extremely enticing. Komal’s track it seems is also going to move to another direction in the next episode. Will Sahir make a comeback sooner than we thought? I can’t wait to find out.
Do share your thoughts about this amazing episode of Ranjha Ranjha Kardi.
Ohkay so, this was yet another engaging & intense episode of Cheekh. After this episode I am even more excited to tune to Cheekh now because it seems that they are now taking the story to the next phase, which is Mannat’s battle to get the justice for Nayab & her family after finding out who the culprit is. It does look like the story is almost past the stage of clues & hints & I can’t wait. Cheekh has been intelligently tackled so far & I hope they keep up with this pace in the remaining episodes too.
The Secret Is Almost Out:
Wajih couldn’t really stand the idea of being doubted in this entire situation, that is why he was upset. Wajih does know that Mannat was emotionally attached to Nayab that is why after complaining a bit about her behaviour he didn’t bother clarifying himself much but when he felt that even Yawar was kind of asking him questions, he immediately stopped him from doing that to put his heart to ease. In this entire scenario, it was quite interesting to see how Wajih stood his ground in front of Yawar, it is like he knows that Yawar was always going to be on his side, that is why he not only told him about Shariq but also emotionally blackmailed him but posing to be not having food as he knew that Yawar would then make sure that no one else questions Wajih again ever. The fact that Wajih knows that he has Yawar’s unconditional support does make him quite relaxed & kind of confident because so far Yawar has assured him that he would not let anything happen to him!
Mannat continued to grieve Nayab’s death & she just couldn’t stop talking about her. It was shown quite realistically that talking about Nayab was basically a catharsis for Mannat & after every round of crying, she was slowly & steadily mustering up the courage to face what had happened & what she was supposed to do next. Unfortunately, so far Mannat has still not gotten the kind of emotional help & support she deserved to deal with this loss. On the surface it did look like Mannat was just being emotional but quite gradually she was making a progress & learning to deal with this pain her way which actually was now going to turn into her strength.
Mannat’s conversation with Shayan kind of showed that at the moment, Shayan was also upset with how Nayab’s father behaved with Wajih & that he was unhappy with how his entire family was being affected because of her tragic death. For now it did look like Shayan wanted Mannat to get over this, plus his cold & indifferent attitude was very believable considering the fact that Shayan was not present there to witness it all himself. So far, Shayan has only heard what happened & he can only analyse things from a distance without knowing the gravity of the situation, so yes, even though he sympathizes with Nayab & feels for Mannat, he is putting his entire family & his wife on the same pedestal, that is why he wanted Mannat to move on so that it doesn’t affect his family further. I so hope when he comes back, he ends up supporting his wife but it does look like they all are a close-knit family, so Mannat will be left alone in this fight!
Finally, the actual statement of Nayab which stated ‘Raja Behria Hai’ made it to Mannat & Amir Khan finally told her everything. Even though it did look like Amir added some of the details himself but as far as the actual statement was concerned, he did convey it to Mannat. Well, when the episode began & the way Yawar behaved after finding out that Wajih gave Shariq’s contact details to the police & mentioned his name as a suspect, I did feel that Yawar could be the culprit too because he kind of seemed relieved at the fact that the police will steer away from him but as the episode progressed, it was made obvious that the culprit actually is Wajih & Yawar’s sighed with relief because he could see that Wajih will also do what it takes to protect himself. Honestly speaking, if I keep aside all the hints & clues that have been given so far & only go by what Nayab said, I totally believe that she meant Wajih because why would she refer to an older brother-like figure Yawar or a complete stranger Shariq as Raja? For Nayab, Wajih was the Raja because that is what Mannat & her inside joke was, therefore, it is definitely Wajih!
Well, coming to those scenes that showed Wajih being in close proximity to Nayab, the first witness was the servant Saleem & the second was Shariq himself. The way Saleem painted a different picture in front of Nayab goes to show that everyone will support Wajih in this & no one will actually help Mannat out by telling her the truth. Shariq however, contacted Mannat to let her know that he saw Wajih in conversation with Nayab & I guess that will be enough for Mannat to be sure. Also, another thing worth noticing in those scenes was Wajih’s body language; he did seem confident, authoritative & fearless – as if he didn’t care much about what Nayab will think of him. Though we still can not rule Shariq out but yes, it seems Wajih took his name because he knew that Shariq saw what he did or was about to do & just wanted to get back at him.
Closing Thoughts – Saba Qamar Takes The Crown:
Overall, this episode of Cheekh was packed with some amazing amazing performances. Saba Qamar is outdoing herself. In every other scene I could feel that Mannat was in pain & that is only because Saba Qamar elaborated the emotions of Mannat just so perfectly. Bilal Abbas Khan was also quite convincing in this episode, Wajih was clearly lying & he made it look pretty effortless, which was good to see. I am interested to see the role police will begin to play now that Mannat has found the missing piece of puzzle. It is quite good to see a drama like Cheekh for a change which is not only done well but deals with a totally different subject in such a convincing manner. So far the team of this drama has given this subject a kind of treatment it deserved without glorifying or sensationalizing it & I just hope they continue with the same kind of treatment in order to make an impact. Please share your thoughts about this episode of Cheekh.
Sanam Baloch is a super versatile actress. She is a strong performer and has some of the biggest projects of the drama industry to her credit. Sanam knows how to grab the gist of the character and present it in a way that it will touch the hearts of the audience. Sanam Baloch has been focusing on morning shows for some years now. She has done a project or two here and there. The actress is, however, coming back to the screens with a new drama.
The drama is titled as Khaas and she is starring opposite Ali Rehman Khan. The drama is being produced by MD Productions and will air on HUM TV. It is directed by Danish Nawaz. The BTS pictures are showing that the stars are getting along well and are having a great time. Check out some pictures from the sets of Khaas:
Hina Altaf started her career as a VJ. She later shifted to acting and has been a part of many hit projects now. Hina Altaf is one strong girl. She has gone through a lot in her personal life and has one-handedly made a career for herself. Hina worked on her skills and fitness and has not looked back since. She is always on work here or there and tries to be in touch with her fans. She has shown the world that she can rock any look and any character effortlessly and is still the same girl next door at heart.
Here are some latest clicks of the young actress where you can see her in her real life and some behind the scenes from her projects:
Sana Javed is hands down one of the top actresses of Pakistan right now. She has given back to back hit projects and has established herself as top of the line actress. She transformed herself completely when she did Mehrunnisa and then went on to star in dramas like Khaani and Romeo Weds Heer. Sana is in Thailand these days and is enjoying her vacations. She also did a fashion shoot where she was wearing fusion ensembles and looked beautiful.
Check out some latest pictures of Sana Javed as she looked her best as she always does:
This year will see some mega releases and among them is Yasir Nawaz’s Wrong No.2. The prequel Wrong No. was a hit and was nothing short of a dark horse as it surprised many by its numbers. The director then went on to make Mehrunnisa V Lub U, which got a lot of criticism for its content but still showed good numbers. Now, it is time for Wrong No.2 and the first look poster is out. Here it is the first look of Wrong No.2:
The film has Neelam Muneer and Sami Khan in the lead roles while we will also watch Javed Sheikh, Ahmed Hassan and Danish Nawaz in some pivotal roles. Wrong No.2 will be released on Eid ul Fitr 2019 and will clash with the most anticipated movie of the year, The Legend of Maula Jatt.
This is going to be a full-fledged comedy so obviously totally different content than Maula Jatt. The trailer release will show what we are getting with Wrong No.2.
The year 2019 is going to see many releases and is already looking like a good year for Pakistani cinema, at least quantity wise. A mystery film which was announced a few months back is Laal Kabootar. Laal Kabootar has names like Mansha Pasha, Ali Kazmi and Ahmed Ali Akbar attached to the cast.
Laal Kabootar is a crime drama and is based basically in Karachi. It will revolve around Mansha’s character and the teaser already looks interesting. A new poster of the movie has been released where we can see both Mansha Pasha and Ahmed Ali Akbar in their character avatars and the film’s release date is out too.
Laal Kabootar will be released on 22nd of March and will probably clash with Sherdil, an army movie tarring Armeena Khan and Mikaal Zulfiqar, however, the release date for the latter has not been announced yet!
Farah Sadia is a morning show host for years now. To be accurate, Farah is the most decent morning show host and her content is always better than her contemporaries. She has done shows on many topics and also invites celebrities who are loved by everyone so people can see their favourite stars and know more about them. Saboor Aly was the guest at her show. Saboor has done a lot of dramas in her career. She also has made a pace for herself in the industry and her style transformation has also been great.
The actress came to the show while wearing a beautiful mauve Jora. Her makeup was light and natural and her hair was down in natural waves. Farah also looked like a vision in a bottle green ensemble. They discussed a lot of stuff and also talked about Saboor’s mother who left this mortal world due to her fight with cancer. Here are some pictures from the show:
This latest episode of Baba Jani covered the changes in Nimra’s behavior, Umair’s newfound confidence and finally a wish from Asfand which was all his own. There has been absolutely no change in Najiba and Naila’s characters – will their track ever take a turn for the better? Their insecurities, plotting and planning seems to be never-ending.
Important Developments
The most important development tonight was that Nimra and Umair formally started seeing each other. Umair made a declaration of his love for Nimra and was more willing now to take a stand for her. Nimra too felt differently about Umair now since he played a big role in clearing the misunderstanding between her and Asfand. This relationship has evolved gradually therefore this entire development has been quite convincing. The second important development tonight was that Nimra and Mehwish started getting along with each other. Nimra took the initiative but later on Asfand was shown giving all the credit to Mehwish, which was strange. Mehwish’s character keeps you guessing. There are times when you are not sure what is going on in her mind. Mehwish’s reaction when Asfand said that he wanted to have a child was understandable since she is still not sure if she will ever be truly happy with Asfand. Also, it is completely natural for her to think if Asfand will put his own kid above his adopted son. Except for Asfand, all the other characters have some insecurities or the other. Nasir remarks about Asfand were right on point – he truly is someone who feels happy when others are happy because of him. All these tracks are gradually headed towards an ending which will most likely be a happy one. Umair and Nimra are destined to be together.
Najiba & Naila’s Plans
Najiba and Naila teamed up yet again, this time against Mehwish and Nimra both. Their scenes had been-there-seen-that written all over them. Their conversations in this episode were not the least bit amusing since it was a repetition of past events. No matter what they have against each other, they always join hands whenever there is some stability in Asfand’s life. Although their dialogues suggest that they are over-possessive about their brother but their actions show that they are just incredibly insecure, greedy and manipulative. Sundas Tariq and Saba Hameed have played their parts well but the amount of screen time these sisters have been getting makes their scenes difficult to watch. This time Saqib too is assisting them and taking Umair and Nimra’s picture had to be the worst thing they have seen so far but the promo of the next episode suggested that they are probably not going to follow this plan through.
Overall Impression
The best thing about this play is that every episode has some tangible development in the story. The most clichéd aspect of this play has to be Najiba and Naila’s track but the good aspect of this track is that the writer has not overdone the negativity. There are times when Najiba and Naila’s conversations are amusing as well but that was not the case in this episode. Personally, I am growing weary of watching Najiba and Naila in the same light. The performances in this play never disappoint. I must say that this is the first time I am watching Afshan Qureshi in a balanced and positive role. The preview of the next episode suggested that Mehwish will get a call from her ex-husband. Baba Jani has been a really decent watch throughout therefore it should not be stretched and the story should be wrapped up in the next 2 weeks or so.
Noman Ijaz is a legendary actor. He has proven time and time again that why is he the best at what he does. The actor has given countless memorable performances throughout his career and is also a family man. Noman Ijaz and his wife Rabia Noman are parents to three boys. The beautiful couple is often seen hanging out. The family attended a wedding too recently and looked super happy while they clicked pictures together.
Here are some of the latest clicks of Noman Ijaz with his family:
Sana Fakhar is one of the leading ladies from the old Lollywood. The actress has done some really good films too along her career but finally left it after the demise of the film industry. Sana Fakhar is, however, the most successful actresses from the old Lollywood era. She is an actress who knew how to evolve with time and how to win hearts again with her strong performances. She has made a very successful transition from the old times and is one of the most versatile actresses we have right now in our drama industry. Her performances in dramas like Ali Allah Aur Insaan and O Rangreza have shown that. Sana is also a perfect family woman and always gives priority to her family. She is a fitness freak too and her gym routines are nothing short of scary. Here are some latest clicks from the diva’s life:
Social media is a super strange space. People just twist and turn everything to what they think is true and start accepting and spreading it. A super strange incident just took place for Vlogger Mooroo. He just got married to the love of his life Eruj. He also shared the pictures from the ceremony and needless to say, the couple looked stunning. Eruj was the perfect traditional bride as she opted for a traditional red Jora and paired it with gold jewellery. Her Waleema look was also to die for where she rocked a simple yet classy style.
However, people on social media always take things to strange directions. Someone made a comment about Mooroo breaking a stereotype by not marrying a gori dulhan and Mooroo had to reply to it. Check out the particular tweet and Mooroo’s reply to it:
Well, it is impossible to understand how people reach certain conclusions but somehow they always do!
Nida Yasir has been hosted her morning show for many years now. She has been a part of her Good Morning Pakistan family and her special day is always celebrated with enthusiasm. It was Nida Yasir’s birthday and the show was totally decorated for the celebrations. Her family also joined in to cut the cake and have some good time.
Nida was wearing a red and maroon ensemble and looked very beautiful. Her birthday decorations, as well as her birthday cake, were in the classic combination of black and gold. Her friends, colleagues and friends took the opportunity to make her birthday special as they all joined in the celebrations happening on her show. Check out some pictures of all the birthday decorations and celebrations at Good Morning Pakistan’s sets:
Zaid Ali and wife Yumnah Zaid make such a beautiful couple. People were just awed at the cute couple when they poted the first picture together. Yumnah has since grown quite a following of her own, thanks to her personality. The couple just visited Pakistan and they visited many places. They posted pictures from their trip and kept their fans informed. Now, the couple has left for Saudi Arabia to perform Umrah.
Zaid posted that Yumnah wanted to go for this trip since they got married. The couple has posted pictures from their trip and they look so happy from at the Holy places. Here are some pictures of Zaid and Yumnah from their Umrah trip:
Many many congratulations to both Zaid Ali and wife Yumnah Zaid on performing Umrah!
Well, both Ahsan Khan and Hania Aamir have done their respective films since the revival of cinema and both of them have really done well. Now, we will see the stars together along with another exciting cast and the film will be produced by the MD Productions.
Ahsan Khan and Hania Aamir will also be joined by Kubra Khan, Azan Sami Khan, Shamoon Abbasi, Javed Sheikh and Shafqat Cheema in the cast. The stars are all doing quite well individually too as Ahsan is a part of Aangan and another upcoming huge project Alif while Hania Aamir is starring in Anaa and Kubra Khan too will be a part of Meray Paas Tum Ho and Alif.
The film is titled as Patakh De and will be apparently a 2019 release. Let’s see which genre this one will be after more information comes out!
Mahira Khan is known for her good looks and her talent. She is one of those few Pakistani actresses who have also worked across the border with one of the most prominent leading men in India. When Mahira Khan was in India, she also worked extra hard on her dancing skills since dances are a vital part of any Bollywood film. In this video Mahira Khan is shown dancing with her colleagues. Her dance moves are impressive and they show how much hardwork she put in to perfecting them. In this video apart from Mahira Khan, Hira Mani can also be seen dancing on a friend’s wedding. At the end of the video Mahira Khan is seen receiving her award and turning away from Javed Sheikh as he tries to kiss her.
Ohkay so, this episode of Koi Chand Rakh left me baffled, reason being the hero getting a clean chit for all of his wrongdoings & his 2nd wife being held responsible for him stuffing up? How is it even justified? I guess our writers are only bent on proving this proverb right which is “Subha ka bhoola shaam ko ghar aaye to usay Pakistani hero kehte hain”.
Zain Gets A Clean Chit & Nishal Gets A Dirty Mop:
This entire episode revolved around Zain’s guilt & how he was trying to do everything to prove it to Rabail that he had changed & wanted a second chance. The timeline in this episode was quite confusing too. They did suggest that Zain & Nishal went away for 11 months & then came back, chalo let’s say they were gone for 1 year & after he came back he started meeting Gulshan & Rabail. He spoke to Rabail & apologized, next thing we know that Gulshan died & after that only one week had passed. Now miraculously Ujala is probably 3 years old & Umair has completed his engineering. Wah!
Anyways, Zain is pretty much over Nishal & conveniently, he is blaming her for dragging him away from everyone? Zain was a grown up man capable of taking decisions himself, so how is he trying to walk away scot free while holding Nishal responsible for everything? Just because Zain is showing remorse & regrets what he did, he is the hero & Nishal, who is rightfully fighting for her rights is the villain here. Nishal’s negative side is dominant, yes, that’s true but she can not be solely blamed for things that went wrong in Zain’s life because he chose to betray Rabail & walked out on her himself.
Rabail still hasn’t forgiven Zain & she continued to spew falsafa, so much so that when Zain said “mai tumhe drop kar deta hoon”, Rabail replied “Mai aur Ujala aik dusre ki taqat bhi hain aur kamzori bhi”…ummm I am unable to follow her train of thought here? Oh may be she wanted to say “Mai aur Ujala aik dusre ki Uber bhi hain aur Careem bhi”. It is good to see Rabail standing her ground & still having this believe in herself that she can lead a life without a husband like Zain but all that aside, why is she such a bore & dha? Like every time I see Rabail, after noticing the layers & layers of cake on her face, I go on a yawning spree because she bores me to no end.
In this episode Zain gave so many compliments to Nishal which made me cringe because he was no in position to say all of that but like I said, in our dramas our writers just can not even think of punishing the hero equally for his mistakes that is why, Nishal was being labelled as:
Nafeesa continues to be another opportunist in the mix. She now wanted Rabail & Ujala to come back to her house so that Zain & Nishal could still be together probably in Zain’s parents’ house. Also, I must say the amount of makeup that Gulshan’s children wore right after her death was amusing. May be they saw their mother caking her face their entire lives that is why even after she had just passed away, they couldn’t keep their hands off makeup in such a difficult time. It looked like right after her mother passed away, the first thing Sobi did was book an appointment with a hair salon that this why her curls looked perfect & the second thing Sobi was only worried about was the distribution of wealth – what an opportunist.
Closing Thoughts – Nonsensical:
Anyways, this drama doesn’t make sense anymore. If Nishal was so keen on taking Zain back, she could have told him about the ‘news bullet-in’ then & there. I didn’t understand why she insisted on him going back with her so that she could tell him that good news? Drag! The only good thing in this episode of Koi Chand Rakh was Nafeesa aunty’s shawl & yes, Imran Abbas looked superb in simple black shalwar kameez, I so wish his character was just as good as his looks too but oh well. Please share your thoughts about this episode of Koi Chand Rakh.
Tonight’s episode of Aangan, just like the previous one, focused more on Mazhar’s household. The writer is clearly laying down the foundations for something important and dramatic.
Tehmina & Safdar’s Love Story
Tehmina and Safdar’s love story took a tragic turn with this episode. Although Mazhar wants them to be together but his wife will never let that happen. This entire development was quite predictable since the promo of this episode showed how Tehmina’s mother was going to react to finding out what Mazhar was planning. You can’t help but feel for Safdar primarily because of Ahsan Khan’s faultless portrayal and the treatment meted out to him by his maami. The writer has already well-established the fact that Tehmina can and won’t take a stand for herself but Alia has continuously been reminding her to look out for her own self too. Tehmina and Safdar both are docile therefore there is very little chance that they will fight for their love.
Favorite Scene
The scene covering the affect Mazhar and his wife’s continuous fights had on their children was my favorite scene from this episode. Mawra Hocane’s acting in this scene was superb and the way Tehmina and Alia’s expressions were covered made it really easy to understand what these girls were going through.
Overall Impression
In this episode, the scenes covering Alia and Jamil’s track were repetitive. While Sajal Aly is exceptionally cute in this role and her energy is worth appreciating, this track and her character so far has nothing grand to offer. Ahad Raza Mir and Sajal Aly share great on-screen chemistry but whatever we have seen so far in this play is nowhere near what we saw in Yakeen Ka Safar. Ahad Raza Mir’s dialogue delivery has been beyond impressive in this play but the viewer’s are not getting to see more of Jamil. Mawra Hocane’s portrayal of a girl who is wise beyond her years is turning out to be the most appealing factor in this drama so far.
The writer has been constantly focusing on a single aspect of every character’s personality which makes these characters one-dimensional. For example, Mazhar’s hatred for the British is the one thing which is constantly reinforced in every other scene. His wife’s love for everything British is also emphasized in all the scenes. Jamil’s younger brother’s second appearance was the same as the first one. Chammi’s scene tonight was more or less the same too. After watching Chammi and Jamil’s track, it isn’t difficult to guess why Ahad Raza Mir and Sajal Aly were not excited about this project. The political references and backgrounds are not working for me at all since they have added very little to the actual story so far. Aangan still needs to pick up pace and the overall feel of the play is dull, it does not get you excited. Safdar and Alia are the only two characters you feel something for. Even the opening scene of this episode was not as amusing as it could have been. The situation (Alia’s mother’s meeting the ‘British’ principal) was interesting but it could have been more comic. Even after all these weeks, Aangan has not really taken off just yet. Some of the developments tonight were interesting but there were also quite a few scenes which were unnecessary. The preview of the next episode once again suggested that Tehmina’s track might have an ending similar to that of Salma’s love story.
Do share your thoughts about this episode of Aangan.
Wedding season is in full swing in Pakistan and once in a while, a wedding does get famous. This time around it is of the son of Karachi’s famous Javed Nihari. The pictures of the wedding got super viral after they were posted online and due to the groom. The happy groom opted for some really bright ensembles that were borderline overshadowing the bride too. The women in the family were also spotted where some gold tiaras and the whole extravaganza has people talking about it. Check out some pictures of the wedding:
People as always were quick to give their output on the social media. Here are some of the responses to the groom’s attire:
Well, he is one colourful groom and apart from everything he actually is keeping up with the bride!
Sumbul Iqbal Khan has been a part of the industry for many years now. The actress has done countless dramas and is seen on the screen quite often. She has done a vast variety of roles too. Sumbul Iqbal has travelled a long road in the style department since her debut in the industry. She has literally transformed herself and looks such more groomed and stylish as compared to her style before.
Sumbal knows how to always be in style and is always a sight whenever she travels and goes on vacation. She rocks casual dresses the same way she rocks a bridal and we can always see that in her pictures. The lady is in Thailand for some vacation and is certainly vacation style goals:
Sania Mirza and Shoaib Malik shared the news of their new arrival a few months ago. Their baby Izhaan Mirza Malik is absolutely beautiful. Sania Mirza is a sports star herself and she was before everyone till the day Izhaan came into this world. She has since been going out with baby Izhaan at several occasions. Sania Mirza just also attended Neha Dhupia’s show along side Parineeti Chopra. She has been sharing Izhaan’s pictures too and the mother-son duo is definitely the cutest. Check out some new pictures of both mother and son:
Baby Izhaan is definitely the cutest and looks even perfect when he comes out with mama Sania Mirza!
The tension between Pakistan and India finally ended with a ban on Pakistani artists. Mostly that was the most affected side in the spat. Many artists like Fawad Khan, Mahira Khan and Ali Zafar who were doing really well there were banned from taking up any more projects.
The ban has been going on for quite some time now and singer Shafqat Amanat Ali has spoken about it. The singer has a huge fan following across the border and while speaking to an Indian news agency he expressed that the ban came on artists only because they are a soft target. This is what he had to say:
“Art and entertainment industry is a soft target. They know that they can’t fight back, so just ban it. It is very easy. Otherwise, there is lot of trade that is happening between India and Pakistan. If you go to the Attari-Wagah border, one can see trucks bringing goods and exchanging goods from both the sides. That import and export business is running full-fledged, If we stop that, it would lead to chaos. But they know that if they put a ban on artistes or actors or people who are related to art, they will express themselves through media or social media platforms. Nothing else.”
He also said that he misses performing in India:
“Of course, I do. If you talk to people who visited Pakistan to support their team in the last India-Pakistan match, (they will say) they went back after a very emotionally charged trip. They were given so much love. And we also received a lot of love, respect and appreciation for our work in India. I miss performing in India and it is high time that they lift the ban.”
Plagiarism in every field is s a common thing all over the world. From writing to scripts to designing, plagiarism happens everywhere and millions of times go unchecked and uncalled. A similar incident just happened when Republic by Omar Farooq’s official account posted a picture of a design claiming t as theirs while it originally belonged to Sadaf Fawad Khan’s SFK Bridals. SFK Bridals called out the action on their social media:
Republic by Omar Farooq was soon to realize the mistake and posted an apology with the explanation that an enthusiastic employee it while thinking that the design was actually by the Republic. The explanation was posted on the Republic’s official page:
The matter seems to be resolved now and it was definitely great at Republic’s behalf to accept the mistake and follow it with an explanation!
Ohkay so, this episode of Tawaan was intense & emotional. It covered all the aspects of how a girl feels when she is emotionally deceived & betrayed. It was very convincingly shown that when two individuals fall apart, not only them but the people surrounding them suffer a lot too.
Shehroz Failed To Admit That He Loved Maryam:
Maryam left Shehroz’s side because this is what she deemed fit. Maryam, who did so much only on the basis of hope that one day she will earn a place for herself in Shehroz’s heart was now the one deciding to back out because she was left with no motivation whatsoever. Shehroz clearly told her what was her position in his life therefore Maryam who would never ever compromise on her dignity immediately left without questioning him or reasoning with him because she couldn’t take it anymore. Maryam was suffering alone but finally she decided to let her parents know as she wanted their support to come to a final decision.
Even though Shehroz succeeded in ruining Zaman’s life but deep inside even he was not completely satisfied or relieved because he knew that in the course of making all this possible, he hurt his wife, he hurt Maryam who was probably the most precious person in his life. Shehroz’s ego was not allowing him to admit that he missed Maryam’s presence but throughout the episode, I loved how it was made so obvious that Shehroz was disturbed too. Even though Shehroz was fighting with everyone & trying hard to convince them all that he was right but he knew that no one was going to support him because they all loved Maryam & were reiterating that Maryam didn’t deserve this in return for her loyalty & effort that she put into this relationship. Shehroz’s ego was also hurt because it was Maryam who walked away & he couldn’t really come to terms with it.
The phone call from the househelp & Shehroz’s reaction to it showcased how he was hurting for Maryam, it did show that he cared & that is why he continued to make Maryam understand. Unfortunately, Maryam realized that Mahnoor’s love had him tangled so bad that she couldn’t really make him forget her so there was no point in trying any further. Shehroz still didn’t say that he loved her & that she meant a lot to him but, rather he thought that assuring Maryam that his statement meant nothing would be enough but actually it wasn’t.
Wajahat was shaken & he knew that this was not what Maryam deserved. Wajahat could see that Shehroz was unhappy, he was emotionally & mentally scattered but he let Shehroz know what Maryam wanted. It did seem like while Shabana was content with the idea of Shehroz still being in love with Mahnoor, she could see how he was struggling without Maryam but she too didn’t want to admit to that. I do have a feeling that in the end it might be Shabana who will bring Maryam back.
Even though we all know that things will eventually work out between Maryam & Shehroz but I liked how Maryam left on her own terms & didn’t settle for Shehroz’s demeaning & belittling attitude. It is good to see her being so dignified & having the sense of self-respect. Maryam tried really hard but when she saw that Shehroz crossed the line, she didn’t think twice before walking out of his life & that really is a definition of a strong female character.
Closing Thoughts – The Final Blow:
This episode of Tawaan was done well. The preview of the next episode seems quite dramatic. May be seeing yet another sacrifice by Maryam, Shehroz will finally be able to give words to his feelings that he has fallen in love with Maryam & she means a lot to him. I have a feeling that may be Tawaan will end next week but I will say that it has been a very nice journey & even if it ends, it still seems decent & not rushed at all. Please share your thoughts about this episode of Tawaan.
