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.
Ayeza Khan and Danish Taimoor have one perfect family. The stars have a beautiful balance between their personal and professional lives. They have never taken anything for granted and are totally invested in their work as well as the upbringing of their children. The couple has two children, daughter Hoorain Taimoor and son Rayyan Taimoor.
They also attend all the school meetings for Hoorain and are totally involved with their kids. The family is often seen spending quality time together. Ayeza Khan has proved what a strong woman she is by being a perfect mother, a perfect fashionista and a perfect mother. Check out the latest pictures of the perfect family:
Mathira is one of the boldest celebrities of Pakistan. She has never shied away from sharing her opinions on any matter either. The actress got divorced last year and after some time she came out to tell her fans and followers on social media that hoe low she had felt in her personal life. The love she had lost and how she is still being strong and is spending life with her beautiful son from her marriage with ex-husband Flint J.
The actress recently shared a post on social media and a person commented on how she is a divorcee and she should not forget that. Mathira did not take the dig and replied to him that she is sad that he still thinks like that in this age. She further said that women should be respected whatever may be their marital status. She then took to Twitter where she called out the shaming of divorced women too:
Mathira sure has pointed out the wrongful stigma attached to divorce. Everyone should be respected and there is nothing wrong if people part ways because things do no workout. Being a divorcee is not a sin indeed!
Weddings with foreigners has been the IT thing of the season. Many across the seas love stories happened and we saw many Pakistanis marrying foreigners this wedding season. Another such romance has reached the wedding stage and this time it is a Chinese groom who married a Pakistani girl. The groom Xu Long married the Pakistani Fatima in a traditional Pakistani ceremony.
The bride was wearing a classic red Jora while the groom also complimented her in a traditional sherwani. The couple looked super cute together and the families are super happy. Check out some pictures from another cross-culture wedding from this season:
Depression is a major problem that is becoming a part of the lives of many. Many celebrities have suffered from the awful situation and have opened up to the world raising awareness and helping people realize this dilemma. Recently, star Mohsin Abbas Haider tweeted about his battle with depression. The actor has had a very bad time in his personal life when he lost his mother and his newborn daughter.
He always appears to be a very jolly fellow as he plays the DJ at the popular show Mazakraat but he opened up on Samina Peerzada’s show. The actor recently tweeted that how he is feeling like the depression will end his life and has received so much support from colleagues and fans. He took to Instagram and thanked everyone for the support:
It is so brave of Mohsin to come out and speak about his depression. We wish the actor speedy recovery from his pain. Mohsin has shown the world how opening about mental health is important and we wish the actor finds peace soon!
Ali Saleem has always made waves and news due to different reasons. He used to host a show where he would pose as Begum Nawazish Ali. He used to interview celebrities and people loved his show hands down due to his unique style of interviewing. Ali since then has been a part of Big Boss in India where he also got a lot of fame and we have seen him in the news for different cases.
The celebrity host has been laying low since then and is now all set to make a comeback with a web series. We will see him again in his signature Begum Nawazish Ali avatar and he will be interviewing the most loved stars of the industry. (Provigil) The web series is directed by none other than Nadeem Baig and episodes with stars like Humayun Saeed, Mehwish Hayat, Meera and Sohai Ali Abro have already been shot.
Well, the web series will be airing soon and from the last, we have seen of Begum Nawazish Ali, it is bound to be entertaining!
Anam Tanveer is an actress who has been a part of the industry for quite some time now. We have seen her in many dramas in a variety of roles. Anam has done many supporting roles as well as negative roles also. She has a very pretty face and symmetrical features making her a perfect model too. The lady has been enjoying her time lately and has also been busy with drama and photo shoots.
Here are some latest pictures of Anam Tanveer from her outings, photo shoots and behind the scenes of dramas. She is currently seen in A-Plus drama Dil e Beraham:
Ohkay so, directed by Haseeb Ali, written by Seema Munaf & produced by Momina Duraid; Mere Humdam commenced last night on Hum TV. The first episode not only introduced the characters decently but also established the plot of the drama that the story will revolve around. If we put it in simple words, Mere Humdam is a story based on a love triangle.
Cast & Characters:
We have the female lead Warda (Sarah Khan) who is an honest & clean-hearted person to an extent of being gullible but she is confident & responsible. Warda is the eldest daughter & she has one younger sister Aiman (Natalia Awais). Aiman & their mother is all Warda has in her family. Warda has just started working & that is what is going to change the course of her life. Warda & Aiman share a very strong sisterly bond but there is a lot of bickering & banters involved too which made their relationship seems very real & natural.
On the other hand we have Mr. Zaidi’s family which includes his mother, his wife (Fazila Qazi) & a son Haris (Gohar Mumtaz) who is well & truly spoiled by his grandmother & that is the reason he is so pampered that he doesn’t understand his basic responsibilities. Mr. Zaidi’s business is being taken care of by Osama (Syed Jibran) who is not only responsible & mature but is very compassionate & caring person as well. Osama happens to be a close friend of Haris too but Haris’s family treat him as an outsider & it is only his father who respects Osama a lot for what he does for him & how he takes care of his business as his own.
Well, Warda & Osama meet on the first day of work when Warda goes for an interview. She forms an opinion about Osama without even knowing him but her impression about him changes the very next day when in the middle of office hours he drives her home so that she could see her mother, who falls sick. Warda then realizes that Osama is totally different than what she had thought of him & that gives her the courage to not only apologize to him but befriend him too.
Even though at first Osama thinks Warda won’t be suitable for this job because she lacks experiences but Mr. Zaidi insists on appointing her because he tells Osama that he sees potential in her. Later when Mr. Zaidi is having a conversation with his family, he tells them that he has found a girl for Haris & she is the kind of girl that everyone will like, which actually was the real motive behind him hiring her.
Warda & Osama develop understanding & grow comfortable with each other in a short span of time, so much so that they kind of start to like each other as well but Osama doesn’t really confess his feelings because it seems he was waiting for the right time which will definitely cost him a lot.
Haris is the kind of person who is not in touch with his emotions, he is just someone who is so used to having things his way & has this sense of entitlement. That is because Haris’s family especially his grandmother has pampered him so much that he gotten used to the idea of having everything served to him on a golden platter. He liked Warda too but he didn’t really show excitement about it. Osama accompanies Haris & that is when he finds out that it is Warda who has been chosen by his family for Haris.
Decently Executed:
Overall, the first episode of Mere Humdam was decent. It didn’t offer anything new but since I am so over watching such twisted & negative dramas, these days I am in for simple stories which are executed nicely & I hope Mere Humdam turns out to be that kind of a drama. Plus I am also watching it for Sarah Khan & Syed Jibran. Their first interaction reminded me of a scene from the Bollywood movie Chal Mere Bhai where even the dialogues were the same. I loved Warda’s character & Sarah Khan looked absolutely beautiful throughout the episode. I feel Hum Tv these days has changed the criteria of the kind of dramas they want to show, like now it seems they are into simple love stories & are taking a break from the social issues which I am definitely happy about. Since ARY is bent on making dramas on social issues, it is good to see another leading channel taking a different route. The acting as well as the direction was decent & I am looking forward to the next episode. Please share your thoughts about the first episode of Mere Humdam.
Morning shows which started as something as fun and light to watch in the morning slowly became so annoying that you could not even swallow them without cringing. Our morning shows became a 2-hour parade of wedding gowns and makeup and saas-bahu drama every day. People have been cringing on them now too.
Well, Shaista Lodhi who began the culture of morning show Shaadis has announced that she is not doing those shows again and was finally able to speak what she really thought while she was hosting them. While talking to Images, she said:
“I started off the trend for weddings on shows, I’m the culprit but then it all went overboard. Even in a wedding-centric show, channels can abide by certain limits but that rarely happens. One of my very last shows was themed round how to get married in simplicity, within a small budget. It was a topic that I felt could be very helpful for viewers. But many times before, while enduring long wedding ceremonies on TV, I would wonder to myself what I was doing. I have hosted morning shows on veritably every major channel in Pakistan and, on every set, there is this pressure to win the ratings race. Often, as hosts, we end up negating our own personalities. We don’t want to wear heavily embellished clothes and slather on make-up early in the morning and shout and yell through a wedding ceremony. I’m a doctor and when I would sit next to a guest who would declare that depression could be cured by eating okra, I would cringe within. I would wonder if someday my medical license would be taken away because I was allowing unqualified people to speak out in my show.”
She further explained she had to do the shows because she was a single mother:
“Perhaps I’m able to say all this now because I’m no longer hosting a show. I got tired of it a long time ago but I couldn’t back out because I was a single mother at the time who had bills to pay. Now that I could leave the business, I immediately did so.”
So, Shaista Lodhi has retired from morning shows, Sanam Jung just left hers and Sanam Baloch is also out from the race leaving Nida Yasir to be the only veteran in the business. As PEMRA has directed channels to improve their content too, let’s see whether it happens or not as the change is coming at least in the hosts!
Reema Khan is the most successful actress from the old Lollywood. She made a special place for herself and people still love her. Reema’s marriage was also heavily covered by the media and people love her pair with her husband and love to hear from her. The actress is still a part of the industry and perform at any show or gives some interview if she feels like it.
Reema Khan recently gave an interview to Samaa TV where she recalled the problems she had to face due to her peer’s jealousy. She told an incident where some colleague of hers tried to poison her. The said colleague had given 1 lakh rupees to a girl to poison Reema but the person came and confessed to Reema thus not carrying on with the plan. Reema later became friends with the person who wanted to kill her and asked her why she did it and she apologized and said that she was jealous of her popularity. Here listen to the story of what Reema Khan faced:
This is one scary incident and we are glad Reema is fine and still here with us!
Wajahat Rauf is also among the filmmakers who started making films and rebuilding the film industry once again. The producer/director has made two movies, the road trip comedies Karachi Se Lahore and Karachi Se Lahore 2. He has also ventured into the world of web series with his latest venture Enaaya starring Mehwish Hayat, Azfar Rehman, Faryal Mehmood and Asad Siddiqui. Meanwhile, the director recently posted a picture of both Zara Noor Abbas and Mehwish Hayat announcing his third film whose title is not yet announced.
The director has previously talked about making Karachi Se Lahore 3 which was put on hold. However, now he has announced that the third instalment is never happening. He was talking to Instep where he confirmed that there will be no third film in the series since he does not want to become repetitive:
“We tried giving it a shot; we had the script and the cast but I felt it was repetitive, something we’ve seen before. I didn’t want people to feel like they’re watching my last two films again, with the same characters, plot twists, I felt like I needed more than that, so I had another story with me for over a year now and I wrote its dialogues immediately. Mehwish read it, and felt it was good stuff. My wife, Shazia read it and felt it was the right mix of comedy, emotion and had a message too. So with such positive feedback, I went ahead with it.”
Depression is probably becoming the fastest spreading disease in the 21st century. People all over the world have suffered from the fatal condition due to the increased pressures of living and unhealthy environment. Celebrities all over the world are looked as people with perfect lives. They are known to have money and all the luxuries one’s heart could desire. But they are also the ones with sensitive hearts and are known to fall into dangerous depression. Many stars have taken their lives thus leaving the world in shock. Stars like Selena Gomez, Lady Gaga and Deepika Padukone have spoken about how they have fought their depression.
Our very own star Mohsin Abbas Haider has also been through a very trying time in his personal life. The actor lost his mother and infant daughter in a very close frame of time and has been in a depression since then. He opened up about his feelings in Samina Peerzada’s show too. Mohsin’s latest tweet left people shocked as the actor expressed how low he has been feeling:
We hope Mohsin recovers from his pain soon and may Allah bless him with peace and happiness!
This drama has only been air for 3 weeks but you can’t help but feel a really strong emotional bond with all the characters. The overall feel of this play is not only different but also extremely pleasant. The conversations are refreshing and it definitely reminds you of the old PTV plays. Dil Kya Kare is more than just another love story – the story so far has focused on the human connection and relationships more than anything else. These relationships have been explored in such an impactful manner in these 3 weeks that you can’t help but feel for every single character in the play.
A Tragedy
The promo of this episode already revealed that Aiman’s parents were going to die but the way this entire development and its aftermath was covered was truly impressive. Salman rushing in the living room and breaking the awful news. Bibi’s helplessness, Aiman’s sorrow and Rabia sense of guilt, all were translated on screen perfectly. These scenes were touching and the way everyone tried to bring Aiman back to life was even more heart-warming. Usman and his wife’s loving relationship was shown in such a nice way in the first two episodes that you truly felt a sense of loss when their plane crashed. This development and the way it was executed reminded me of Tanhaiyan.
Heartbreak
After trying really hard to make Aiman feel better, Arman decided to tell everyone in the family how he felt about Aiman. This was one of my favorite scenes in this episode because of the way it was written and shown on screen. This was anything but a typical scenario in which a guy tells his family about the girl he loves. Arman made it quite clear that his wish was one-sided and Aiman will be the one making the final decision. Viewers also found out why Romaissa hates Aiman so much. She is holding on to past grudges and is not willing to let go. The way Arman found out about Saadi and Aiman was also another scenes which was not run-of-the-mill. His response to this discovery was the most emotional part of this development. The fact that Arman immediately told Bibi that Saadi and Aiman liked each other was yet another pleasant surprise. Arman is turning out to be a really likable young man and Feroze Khan has played his part so well.
Overall Impression
The simple yet effective dialogues, the situations which have a newness about them and the treatment given to this play is perfect. The story has a definite appeal and it has a flow which keeps you engaged. Every scene in this episode was shot beautifully and the sound quality of this drama is superb. Everyone has played their part so well that it doesn’t look like acting at all. They are so convincing that you have no problem accepting them as a close-knitted family. The dialogues about ghr ka kaam really resonated with me – definitely something we don’t get to hear very often – since the house chores are equal to either showing someone’s sughrapa or when the writers want to show how girls are tortured by their in laws! Rabia and Aiman’s scene too was beautifully written and executed. Both of them lost the most important people in their lives therefore they understand each other more than anyone else. Shamim Hilali is perfect as Bibi, Sonia Rehman is such an amazing actress, Marina Khan is so well-suited for the role she is playing, Mariyam Nafees is adorable and Yumna Zaidi never ceases to impress. Feroze Khan is quite likable as Arman. This drama has it all and is definitely a must-watch.
So, morning shows are always a great way to promote new content. It is at least better to show which new shows are coming in place of discussing whitening treatments all the time. Well, Good Morning Pakistan hosted by Nida Yasir is a platform that is always used by the celebrities whenever a new drama is set to hit the screens on ARY Digital. The new drama Bandish is as creepy as it gets from the teasers and the cast came to the show to promote it and tell people more about their project.
Hira Mani, Mani, Zubab Rana and Marina Khan were spotted alongside the host Nida Yasir as they discussed their drama on the show. The leading ladies of the play were looking absolutely stunning. Check out these photos from the sets:
Maya Ali has always impressed. She has got applause for her many performances and has established herself as one of the top actresses, be it films or dramas. The actress has successfully transitioned to films with her debut movie Teefa In Trouble opposite Ali Zafar and is done with the shoot of her second big venture Prey Hutt Love directed by Asim Raza and starring opposite Shehryar Munawar Siddiqui. Maya has also transformed her style and has transitioned to a style diva over the years. With her film debut, she has groomed herself even more and is nothing less than a sight to behold in each and every project she does and pictures she clicks.
Maya Ali has recently done a photo shoot for a bridal collection and she looks breathtaking in every frame. She has taken every dress to another level with her beauty and style. Check out Maya Ali’s latest bridal photoshoot:
Mahira Khan is a stunner, talk about her beauty or her talent. She has always managed to make people drool over her style. The diva never disappoints and is mostly at the top of her game. Mahira Khan has been a style icon since she has gained fame with her role as Khirad in Humsafar. She keeps her styling and outfits close to her style and how she feels comfortable.
The actress knows how to stun in a desi wear and how to easily rock a western look too. She just makes everything effortless and classy. So, the diva went for a red Saari this time and what a statement she is making. Though making heads turn is nothing new for Mahira Khan but still, she always manages to make people gasp and be surprised with her beauty.
Mahira paired her Saari with a simple makeup look and her signature side-swept hair and is just in simple words: A STUNNER!
Zaid Ali T is one of the most loved social media star and comedian. He started the content creating regarding white vs brown parents and people always had a good laugh and were able to connect to it a lot too. Zaid has now mostly ventured towards VLogs while the comedian also keeps sharing about his life on his other social media accounts and has also been a part of different shows.
Zaid Ali got married to wife Yumnah Zaid and people were overjoyed for the star. Yumnah and Zaid make a beautiful couple and always light up the fans whenever they are seen together. They were both in Pakistan recently. The couple visited several places together and visited their homeland. After their visit to Pakistan, the couple is all set to go perform their religious duties as they are flying to Makkah to perform Umrah. They shared a cute photo together before their flight and look happy as ever:
Congratulations to both Yumnah and Zaid for the blessed journey!
War of creativity vs vulgarity is universal. People all over the world hold their opinions on the subject and most do not even consider what others are thinking. Well, director Wajahat Rauf has just released his debut venture in the world of web series, Enaaya starring Mehwish Hayat, Azfar Rehman, Asad Siddiqui and Faryal Mehmood in important roles.
Though the web series has garnered good response and the second season is also on the cards, actor and producer Fahad Mustafa’s latest tweet has left people curious. Fahad basically called out the nudity and abusive language that is depicted in the content usually. Here is what he said:
Well, people started to connect his tweet to Enaaya as there has previously been news about some miscommunication among Fahad and Wajahat. But finally, Fahad Mustafa has clarified everything himself as the actor again took to Twitter and clarified that his tweet is about foreign content and not Enaaya:
So, all is well that ends well and it again proved to be the case of judgment before the case hearing but Fahad took the right way and clarified the whole controversy!
Sanam Baloch is an actress and host who has been associated with the industry for many years now. She has a massive fan following and is loved by many. There has been a news circulating in the media about her which has taken everyone by surprise. Watch this video and find out the details about this news. Is Sanam Baloch getting fired from her morning show? If yes then what is the reason? We will answer all these questions in this video.
To say that the Pakistani Entertainment industry is filled with talented artists would be a huge understatement. It is almost impossible to rival Pakistan when it comes to making quality music. The TV Serials produced here are watched on demand globally. As for the Film industry, it still needs improvement but it has gotten way better than it was a few years ago.
These Films, Serials and Songs wouldn’t have been much popular if it wasn’t for the talented artists associated with them. A number of these artists have also proven to be quite versatile, especially the song artists. Over the last few years, a number of singers have jumped ship and became full-time actors. Here are a few of them.
#5 Farhan Saeed and Goher Mumtaz:
They made their Television debuts after conquering the music industry together. After Atif Aslam’s departure, Farhan Saeed joined Goher Mumtaz as the lead vocalist of “Jal” Band. After releasing a number of hit singles and albums, they split ways on mutual terms and decided to pursue their dreams separately.
Mumtaz still remained a part of Jal Band and made his TV debut with “Tanhai” in 2013. Saeed, on the other hand, made his TV debut with “De Ijazat Jo Tu” one year later. Fast forward to 2019, Farhan Saeed has found much more success as an actor than Goher and has been a part of hit projects like “Suno Chanda” and “Udaari”. He is expected to make his Lollywood debut soon.
#4 Ali Zafar:
Ali Zafar doesn’t need any introduction whatsoever. Not many people know that before becoming one of the most successful music artists of Pakistan, Ali was a TV actor. After his debut album “Huqa Pani” emerged as a chart buster, he started focusing more on his music career. Six years later in 2010, he made his Bollywood debut with the sleeper hit “Tere Bin Laden”. This resulted in Ali getting more projects in India. After the ban on Pakistani artists, he completed his Lollywood debut film “Teefa in Trouble”, which released last year and emerged as one of the highest grossing films released on a non-holiday.
#3 Bilal Khan:
Bilal Khan’s music career had an unexpected start. While he was studying in LUMS, he recorded a song titled “Bachana”. The song was uploaded on his Youtube channel. It became viral shortly and won him a number of awards. He then pursued a career in the music industry. After achieving success as a singer, he attempted to try his luck in acting too. He gained notoriety for working in HUM TV Serials “Sammi” and “Khamoshi”. For the latter, he received widespread appreciation. In addition to being a singer and an actor, Khan has a Youtube channel too where he uploads vlogs.
#2 Fawad Khan:
It still feels like Yesterday when Fawad Khan’s band “Entity Paradigm” ended up securing second position in the inaugural season of “Pepsi Battle of the Bands”. Following the show’s culmination, Khan spent little time before breaking into the acting industry. After giving back to back hit projects such as Humsafar and Zindagi Gulzar hai, Khan was recruited by Bollywood. His film “Khoobsurat” won him a Filmfare award for the Best Actor. Although Khan is rarely seen in front of the lens these days, he still remains a bankable superstar.
#1 Asim Azhar:
Asim Azhar is, without a doubt, one of the most success singers of this decade. His composition is on point and his singing is second to none. The interesting thing is that he is just getting started. However, he hasn’t restricted himself to being a singer. Asim Azhar has also worked in a number of TV Serials too. Although he still has much more to learn in this particular field, he is surely willing to grind for it. Recently, it was announced that he would be appearing in a Telefilm opposite Hania Amir.
Model Saheefa Jabbar Khattak is a lady who knows her words and knows how to stand up for what she believes in. She started her career as a model and always advocated the freedom of expression. She has successfully transitioned to acting and people are impressed by her so far. She is currently seen in the dark and heavy Mer Beti being aired on ARY Digital. The actress/ model got married in a light breezy way and she looked spectacular with husband Khizer.
Both of them make a beautiful couple and their pictures always show their love for each other and the fun they have. Check out some pictures of the model with her husband:
The winters are at the peak all over the world. The weather has gotten cold and the thermometers are registering minus temperatures. Actress Arij Fatima is also enjoying the cold weather and the actress is truly rocking her winter wardrobe. Arij is an actress who has garnered a lot of love and has given exceptional performances. The actress is not doing many projects since she has gotten married.
She, however, keeps in touch with her fans through her social media and posts a lot of pictures. Well, we can see the actress is enjoying the winter chill quite a lot these days and still looks as stunning as ever. Check out Arij Fatima’s latest pictures:
Well, Feroze Khan broke millions of hearts last year when he got married. But his wife and he make such a beautiful couple that it resulted in the mending of several such hearts. The young couple has been so much in love and people always love to see when they post pictures together.
It was ARY’s vice president Raza Moosavee’s wedding and like many other celebrities, Alizey and Feroze were also invited. Well, a picture of the couple clicked together has people wondering if its the good news for the couple or not. Here is the picture for everyone who has not seen it:
The picture along with the fact that Feroze and Alizey have not posted a picture together for some time now has fueled the speculations. Check out the reactions this picture has been getting:
Well social media is a place of rumours and speculations and there has been no confirmation from the actor himself yet, so who knows if the rumours are true or not. However, Feroze and Alizey are a beautiful couple and we wish them all the happiness in the world!
Since the last few days, we have seen many celebrities gathered to practice for the wedding of their friend and AR’s Associate Vice President Raza Moosavee with Ramsha Kohati. The couple got Nikkahfied in a very small ceremony in the presence of their loved ones and have now had their Shendi. Many celebs including Iqra Aziz, Yasir Hussain. Ali Safina, Hira Mani, Feroze Khan and Humayun Saeed amongst others were present at the ceremony and had quite a lot of fun.
Celebs like Ali Safina, Hira Mani, Yasir Hussain and Agha Ali were also seen performing to some songs for which they were practising already and they gave some really good performances. Check out some pictures and videos from the couple’s Shendi:
Urwa Hocane is stepping into production with her film Tich Button. The film stars Iman Aly, Farhan Saeed, Sonya Hussyn and Feroze Khan in the lead roles. The fil is being produced under Urwa Hocane and husband Farhan Saeed’s production house Shooting Star Studios. Tich Button will mark Farhan Saeed’s debut in the Pakistani cinema and the cast looks very appealing.
The shooting for the film has started as the producer Urwa Hocane also posted the first take on her social media. Tich Button is being said to be a fun and comedy movie. It is directed by Qasim Ali Mureed and will be releasing in the year 2019.
Tich Button will be released with the collaboration of the ARY Films and seems like this one is going to be a big one!
Ohkay so, this episode of Khud Parast was heavy but yes, it again had some amazing dialogues to its credit. I am also glad that in stead of showing Hanan living in depression, they chose to show that he pulled himself back & started moving on. The pace of Khud Parast has stayed consistently good & that is why it is always a pleasure watching it.
The Aftermath:
Well, whatever Uswa did was quite unfortunate. She not only destroyed someone’s life, she not only lied but she swore by her mother as well as her unborn child. I guess Hanan actually underestimated Uswa’s level because he assumed that this was something that she will never do but Uswa crossed that limit as well. It was upsetting to see Uswa in such a mental state where she completely forgot the difference between right & wrong, between sinning & not sinning.
In the previous review, I did mention that it is highly likely that Khatoon Bibi will testify against Beenish & Hanan & I was right. Uswa & Saad picked up such a person whom Bakhtawar couldn’t turn a blind eye to, that is why immediately Moeez’s expressions changed as he couldn’t contain his happiness as he knew that her testimony will act like a last nail in the coffin & that’s what happened. It was so nice to see Hanan not losing his mind & rather staying focused on the decision that he made as well as being mindful of the fact that he had to stand by Beenish & Hoorain. The way Hoorain bid goodbye to her father & grandmother was heart-wrenching. In these kind of issues, it’s the children who suffer the most.
Unfortunately, Bakhtawar did know that Hanan couldn’t do something like this but her hatred for Beenish didn’t allow her to say it out loud that both of them were not capable of doing something like this. Bakhtawar thought she will get rid of Beenish & will be able to stop Hanan from going but that didn’t happen actually because even Hanan had made up his mind.
Uswa was celebrating & the one who was with her to celebrate her so called independence was Adeel who ironically is in a mood to trap & cage her but in a different way. Zarina was engulfed with guilt at what her daughter did & she kept on reminding her that she will face the consequences but Uswa chose not to pay heed to what she was saying because Uswa has now started to have an issue with her mother too because she is not saying what Uswa wants to hear.
Saad & Omer made a deal but while Saadia must be thinking that she hit the jackpot, she has no idea about the amount of wealth Saad has gathered & she might never find out because Saad told them to leave.
The conversation Hanan had with his Pupho was very nice. It was good to see Hanan as well as Beenish finding a shelter, some support & a helping hand after being estranged like that. Bakhtawar was concerned for Hanan but still she didn’t come to realize that she was also equally responsible for whatever happened with all of them.
Closing Thoughts – Will Uswa Ever Regret?
Overall, this episode was engaging & interesting as well like all the previous episodes of Khud Parast. I am actually keen on seeing what life has in store for Uswa now, will she come to regret her decisions & if yes, will she be able to pick up the pieces & undo some of the damage she caused. I feel of all the people Beenish deserves an apology from Uswa, let’s see if that will ever happen. Please share your thoughts about this episode of Khud Parast.
Keep Supporting,
Cheers, Zahra Mirza.
Note: I know the general perception & understanding is that a woman can not get divorced during pregnancy, this is what I believed too but after watching this episode I did my part of the research to confirm whatever was shown was right or wrong. I came to find out that a woman actually can get divorced during pregnancy & she has to technically observe Iddat till her delivery. Thought of putting it out there because I am sure quite a lot of viewers just like me would be feeling confused after watching this episode. It was good that the writer was mindful of the delicacy of this situation that is why Zarina told Uswa to stay at home till the baby is born & observe Iddat. I was unsure of what was being shown but after finding out how things work, I realized that the writer deliberately & accurately covered that aspect as well. Thank you for reading.
Touching, powerful, beautiful and engaging – tonight’s episode of Ranjha Ranjha Kardi was simply flawless. This drama has the most amazing characters and it has so much to offer to its viewers. All the different tracks in the story are somehow interrelated and there is a constant conflict in the life of all these characters. In these 13 weeks, the viewers have witnessed these characters going through so much yet it is impossible to predict how they will behave in a certain situation. The writer, director and all the actors involved have given this drama their 100 percent because of which it is turning out to be one of those few plays which raise the bar really high.
Bhola and Noori – A Complete Mismatch
All the scenes covering Bhola and Noori’s track were written and executed brilliantly. Some of these scenes were really amusing especially because of the way Bhola showed his dislike for his new dulhan and the manner in which he tried to explain to her who his friend was. Bhola and Noori both are such finely drawn characters and the performances by both these actors leave you in awe of their talent. Imran Ashraf particularly is beyond impressive as Bhola and Iqra Aziz has translated Noori’s frustration, anger and helplessness so well on screen. Kashif Nisar’s skillful direction has definitely added to the charm since he never overdramatizes any situation and he also keeps the scenes short. While Bhola had a really difficult time understanding why Noori was so cold, he easily got distracted as well. The scenes which showed how hurt he felt when she pushed him away were extremely poignant. Noori on the other hand has a really difficult time accepting the fact that Ama Janate got her married to someone like Bhola. Noori treats Bhola like an unwanted annoying child. When she needs him to do something for her, she tries to convince him nicely but she certainly has no patience for him. I absolutely loved the scene covering how and why Noori decides to go with Bhola to see his friends. In this scene the viewers got to see the Noori we all fell in love with. The meeting disturbed her a lot and it looked like she was already preparing herself for the worse. Faiza Iftikhar’s heroines are never victims no matter what they go through and it seems like Noori too will be a fighter. She is a wise and practical girl who knows that she has nowhere else to go therefore she is doing whatever she can in order to make her stay in this house more ‘bearable’.
More Trouble For Noori
Noori has already been through so much but what Rizwana did today and the preview of the next episode clearly suggested that she will have to go through much more. It looks like Noori’s past is never going to leave her for good and even Ama Janate will suspect her of stealing the jewelry. Rizwana has been shown as a negative character throughout and until the previous episode, I thought that she was selfish but harmless. Did she steal that necklace because she felt tempted or was it because she wanted Fehmida to start doubting Noori? This was the first time that Rizwana was shown doing something which basically proved that she was capable of stooping really low. It makes me wonder what else she has done in the past to disrupt Fehmida’s peace. She cannot see Bhola or Fehmida happy – it is almost as if she is convinced that they don’t deserve to be happy. Munazzah Arif is such a fine actress, her performances are always effortless.
Ama Janate’s Visit
The warm welcome Ama Janate got and the way Noori met her – all of it was covered so well. Asma Abbas is such a phenomenal actress, she has amazing on-screen chemistry with all her co-stars and her acting is so spontaneous. Ama Janate was seriously concerned about Noori and noticed every little thing. Fehmida is always more conscious and apologetic when she is around.
Overall impression
The dialogues and the conversations tonight were extremely engaging as well as relatable. The writer’s approach is commendable – she is not trying to lecture the viewers in any way but she wants the viewers to enjoy her characters and their journeys. The attention to detail is superb since there are absolutely no loopholes and every single aspect of the drama has been shown in complete clarity. Many words tonight were muted in this episode, I am wondering what these words were since the dialogues have been written so well throughout. Tonight’s episode of Ranjha Ranjha Kardi was another phenomenal episode and it looks like things will only get more interesting from here on. Ranjha Ranjha Kardi has won me over completely and I highly recommend it to all those viewers who like quality entertainment.
Do share your thoughts about this exceptional episode of Ranjha Ranjha Kardi.
Ohkay so, this episode of Cheekh slowly took the story forward without revealing much. So far, because the plot is so interesting, it sure is turning out to be a very engaging play. I must say, Cheekh has been tackled intelligently & so far the reactions of different characters are being used to give out a few hints here & there which keep the viewers guessing. Cheekh definitely is turning out to be such a drama that keeps you engaged & makes you think about what is being shown.
Reactions of All Post Nayab’s Death:
This episode mainly focused on the reactions of all the characters post Nayab’s death. The three people who were affected the most were Ramzan, Mannat & Haya. They were shattered & broken. Another thing that was made clear this time around was that there was a rape attempt that happened & Nayab jumped to save her life, which makes it even more difficult to get to the culprit because they couldn’t really get much information through the forensic report. Mannat couldn’t get her mind off Nayab & continued to think about the miserable life Nayab lived till she left.
Two important things that I noticed were the reactions of the driver as well as Wajih. Driver’s gesture made it seem like he was apologetic towards Nayab & kind of seemed sympathetic at what she went through & her untimely death. When Wajih came out of the room he seemed regretful not sad or anything but he kind of seemed regretful as if he didn’t actually imagine that things would turn out this way.
The police inspector tried to take a highroad & decided to make a deal to yield some personal gains but when things couldn’t go his way, he decided to change the course of this entire case. Whatever that has been shown so far is quite close to reality like the first motive of a police inspector to gain something. Mannat’s mother’s reaction when she found out that Mannat went to the police station & that she was suspecting Wajih was again very reaslitic & understandable. This has been realistically shown that in the entire family of Yawar, no one has even thought of doubting their family member, it is like no one can even conceive of this fact that someone from their family must have done this to Nayab. It is like a hardwired rule that one can not even imagine that their immediate family members can do something like this, that is why Mannat’s mother didn’t even let Mannat complete her sentence before dissing the idea of Wajih being capable of doing something like this. When I saw the actor who is playing the role of Mannat’s mother, I actually thought that when Mannat will start fighting this battle for Nayab, she will have her mother as a support system but that seems highly unlikely considering the kind of introduction she got. She will be also one of those who will discourage Mannat by pressurizing her to not do anything that will cause a dent in her marital life or create rift between her & her in laws. I really wish to see Mannat having some kind of support though!
So, Amir not only changed the entire statement of Nayab in fact he fabricated his own because like he said, he wanted to drag this case (which to me sounded like dragging a drama which I sooo don’t want). It was interesting how Amir directly contacted Mannat, it is like during these few interactions with everyone, he picked up on this fact that Mannat had it in her, where she would do what it takes to find out the truth which he will keep on twisting. Honestly, this is what I feared the most about Nayab’s actual statement not making it to Mannat & this is what happened. Amir also mentioned Wajih’s name in front of Ramzan & that changed the entire scenario.
The last scene was intense & what was even better was the exchange of glances between Mannat & Wajih. Does it mean it will shake Wajih up? Usually as far as things remain concealed, those who are guilty don’t have a problem behaving normally but the moment people start suspecting, that is what turns out to be their undoing. The fact that Mannat is suspecting Wajih will definitely shake him up if he is a culprit, it not then he won’t be too affected, let’s see.
Closing Thoughts – Brilliantly Executed & Acted:
Overall, this episode of Cheekh was again very intense & brilliantly executed. What I am enjoying the most about Cheekh so far is the quotient of mystery as well as some phenomenal performances by most of the actors. Even though Shamsa is annoying but she is still important in this entire setting to break the chain of hints, clues & guessing game otherwise if would get too much or end up making the viewers feel too lost. I personally didn’t enjoy Shamsa’s scenes but I did feel they were rightly placed in the middle of all the other scenes to change the mood & show the other side of the perspective. Nayer Ejaz, Aijaz Aslam, Noor ul Hassan & Saba Qamar continue being impressive in Cheekh so far. Definitely looking forward to the next episode already. Please share your thoughts about this episode of Cheekh.
Pakistani actors never cease to impress the viewers with their outstanding performances but there are very few performances in which these actors are seen going beyond the boundaries of conventional acting. This season the viewers got to see some of their favorite actors in roles which had a great deal to offer and these actors made the most of it. There were also some characters which were not written impressively but they were translated on screen in such a manner that this execution made a huge difference. An actor can make or break the character he is playing therefore it is so important for an actor to give his best to the projects he/she decides to opt for. All the actors in this list gave the characters they played their best and won over the viewers completely.
Here is the list of the best performances of this season.
Imran Ashraf (Ranjha Ranjha Kardi)
Imran Ashraf’s jaw-dropping performance in drama serial Ranjha Ranjha Kardi is hands down acting at it’s best. He is playing the role of a mentally challenged young man Bhola who does not only keep the viewers entertained but also continues to give viewers so much to reflect upon. Highly entertaining but also deeply moving – Imran Ashraf has set the bar really high for himself and for others. He has made the viewers fall in love with a character which is beautifully etched-out which is why his award-winning performance is winning him tons of appreciation.
Iqra Aziz (Ranjha Ranjha Kardi)
Iqra Aziz’s performance in Ranjha Ranjha Kardi is her finest acting work to date. She plays a character which is layered and magical in so many ways. Noori’s journey so far has been poignant, full of ups and downs, yet she always manages to find a way out. The character has been written beautifully and the impeccable precision with which Iqra Aziz has breathed life into this character makes it one of the best performances of this season.
Asma Abbas (Ranjha Ranjha Kardi)
Asma Abbas has an undeniable screen presence and her performances almost always leave a mark on the viewers. Her role in Ranjha Ranjha Kardi is more challenging than any other she has played so far yet she has added extra layers to this beautiful character which is why it always manages to leave a lingering impact. Asma Abbas’ performance in Ranjha Ranjha Kardi has been engaging and emotional throughout.
Faysal Qureshi (Baba Jani)
Faysal Qureshi plays the role Asfand in the play Baba Jani, which is both compelling and nuanced. Faysal Qureshi’s stand out performance is one of the many reasons why Asfand’s character is easy to connect to. His performance throughout has been subtle, charming and graceful.
Nayer Ejaz (Cheekh)
Nayer Ejaz is playing the role of police inspector Amir Khan in the drama & he definitely has not only made it convincing but very reaslistic as well. Starting from his expressions to his body language, everything just screams the fact that he is a police officer. He has that persona as well as that swag with which he is portraying this character & considering the how important Amir Khan’s role will be in Cheekh, we can totally feel he is the right choice for it because he is doing justice to this character.
Madiha Imam (Baba Jani)
Madiha Imam always underplays her characters while accentuating the basic traits of her characters flawlessly. Her style is unique and she never fails to impress. She is playing the role of a sensitive, emotional and sensible young girl Nimra in the play Baba Jani. Her performance is the number 1 reason why the viewers look forward to her scenes and she always brings out the best in the emotional scenes.
Sajid Hassan (Balaa)
Sajid Hassan nailed his character as Zafar in Bala. He owned every single shade of that character & portrayed it to perfection. Zafar went through a lot, from being an arrogant businessman who looked down on people to someone who was scared of all the mishaps happening in his life & Sajid Hassan made Zafar’s antics & mannerisms quite amusing & enjoyable to watch. This kind of performance is definitely expected from an actor of Sajid Hassan’s stature.
Moomal Khalid (Tawaan)
Moomal Khalid is brilliant as Maryam in Tawaan. Maryam’s character is new & a breath of fresh air which Moomal Khalid has definitely done justice to. She is confident, sorted, polite but she knows what she wants because she is level-headed. Maryam will never allow anyone to mistreat her & Moomal Khalid has not only embraced this beautiful personality but has given it the exact treatment that it deserved. An added bonus is that Moomal Khalid is such an eye-candy and it is a treat to watch her in Tawaan.
Ushna Shah (Balaa)
Nigaar was the most hated character of 2018 & for that, the credit definitely goes to Ushna Shah who made it so realistic that she actually made everyone hate her for how evil she was. Ushna Shah had a grip on Nigar’s character right from the beginning till the end & she never ever took it overboard. Ushna Shah was totally into her character that is why she made this performance quite impactful & memorable.
Saba Qamar (Cheekh)
Even though the drama Cheekh is in its initial stages but Saba Qamar has given us enough reasons to put her in this list. Mannat’s character is going to go through a huge emotional transition and just in the initial phase, Saba Qamar proved that she will make Mannat’s character a force to be reckoned with. Even though in the beginning when Mannat was shown to be a carefree, happy-go-lucky kind of girl, it did feel that Saba Qamar was overdoing it but after the first episode, she proved her calibre yet again.
Aijaz Aslam (Cheekh)
Aijaz Aslam has been a part of the industry for quite a while & now he has come to a point where he is very selective about the projects that he becomes a part of, which definitely is a good thing because it means he gets to pick a right character & make an impact. In Cheekh, so far his character is suspicious because he is guilty of hiding something as well as he is authoritative being the eldest member of the family & both the shades of Yawar’s personality have been outstandingly portrayed by Aijaz Aslam. The note at which the drama has begun & the kind of introduction Yawar has got, it is definitely keeping everyone hooked to it & Aijaz Aslam is proving that he was the right choice for this character.
Ramsha Khan (Khud Parast)
Ramsha Khan has played the role of Uswa in Khud Parast & she has performed exceptionally well. Ramsha Khan has breathed life into this character by elaborating it just so effortlessly on screen. Uswa’s character can be disliked but she has her reasons behind whatever she is doing, which makes her character very realistic & understandable. Ramsha Khan has been brilliant in Khud Parast.
Muneeb Butt (Koi Chand Rakh)
Innocent, demanding, impulsive but mature & someone who is in touch with his emotions, all these traits sum up Umair’s character in Koi Chand Rakh & Muneeb Butt has outdone himself while portraying all these shades of Umair’s personality. I don’t remember seeing him being this impressive in any drama before. The fact that Muneeb Butt gets to outshine his co-actors who have probably a lot more experience than him in acting is commendable.
Which actors impressed you the most in this season? Do share your thoughts in the comments section.
Resham came into the industry at a very young age and has worked in many movies. She was one of the most loved actresses of Lollywood at one point. Resham later transitioned to only drams when the film industry saw a downfall and is seen in dramas ever since. Resham has a lot of friends and she likes to be around for her friends.
Resham recently attended an event with Iqra Aziz while she also met some old friends. She likes to keep in touch with her fans and always posts on her social media accounts. Here are some latest clicks of the diva with her friends:
Urwa Hocane and Mawra Hocane are the two most successful actresses of Pakistan. The ladies have taken the industry by storm and have done a great job in every aspect they have ventured into. Mawra Hocane is right now a part of one of the most successful shows Aangan while her debut movie JPNA 2 has done great while sister Urwa Hocane is one step ahead as she is also becoming a producer with the upcoming movie Tich Button.
Their bother Ins e Yazdan who was seen in the drama Udaari is in Australia for studies now. He was seen vacationing with friends in the Maldives recently. Here are few of the pictures of him having a great time on vacations:
We have seen many celebrities from past few days gathered and practising some dance moves for their friend and ARY’s vice president Raza Moosavee’s upcoming nuptials. Raza has finally gotten Nikkahfied to Rimsha Kohati and many of their friends were present at the blessed occasion. Both the groom and the bride wore colour coordinated outfits. The bride looked elegant in white as she kept everything super simple with some traditional Jhoomar and jewellery to compliment the whole look.
Raza Moosavee also wore white on the occasion. The couple looked so much in love and truly look like a match made in heaven. Here are some pictures from their Nikkah ceremony:
Congratulations to the happy couple from our side!
Reema Khan is in Pakistan these days. She is married to Dr Tariq Shahab who is based in the USA. The actress and husband have a son together so Reema is usually travelling between the two countries. Reema Khan is in Pakistan these days. She is very busy attending events and catching up with her friends. She was also spotted at designer Nilofer Shahid’s studio to get a makeover.
She is surely having a great time and is sharing her moments with her fans. Check out the latest pictures of Reema Khan at the events she has been attending as well as from some gatherings hse has had with her friends:
