Hamza Ali Abbasi has been enjoying the Parwaaz Hai Junoon success since it released on Eid ul Adha. People loved the film which showed in its numbers. Hamza made a comeback on silver screen after quite some time. People loved to see the jolly and open-minded Hamza of Parwaaz Hai Junoon. The film has won hearts all over the world.
Meanwhile, as everyone knows, Saudia Arabia is going through a major cultural revolution. In the wake of it, cinemas have become legal again and Saudis are now able to watch movies on big screen. Parchi also released in KSA and was appreciated. Now it was the turn of Parwaaz Hai Junoon and the leading cast Hamza Ali Abbasi and Hania Amir attended the premiere. Hamza as always was wearing a black shalwar kameez with a green flag on it thus giving out major Parwaaz Hia Junoon vibes. Here are some pictures from the event:
Ayeza Khan and Danish Taimoor are a celebrity couple we all love. The couple has been a fan favourite since the day they announced that they were going to tie the knot. Ayeza has been a successful actress all through and still makes time for her family and same goes for Danish as he makes time for his kids and wife though he is always busy with shoots of his dramas and films.
The couple has two adorable kids together. Their daughter Hoorain Taimoor who broke the internet when she came into this world with the fans of the couple rejoicing and a son Rayyan. Rayyan the adorable little boy has turned one. His parents celebrated his upcoming birthday where we must say he was looking like a complete little gentleman. Here are some pictures of Rayyan enjoying his pre-birthday party and of course, the chocolate cake:
We wish Rayyan Taimoor a very happy birthday from our side. May the little guy has many more and his year be full of joy and cuteness!
Fatima Ali is a chef based in New York. She is only 29 years old and is the first Pakistani ever who won the culinary show Chopped. She is a certified chef who studied in the Culinary Institute of America and later worked in many big restaurants. Fatima also later became a contestant on Top Chef. Last year, tragedy hit when she was diagnosed with Ewing Sarcoma which is a bone cancer. She fought it and defeated it in July.
Her cancer, however, has relapsed and has been declared terminal by the doctors. Fatima just has one year left of her life. But instead of retreating and crying, she has decided that she will make the best of her time and will be fulfilling all her wishes. Her story also caught the attention of TV show host Ellen DeGeneres. Ellen invited Fatima on her show and also gifted her 50,000 dollars so she can fulfil her wishes of dining at the best restaurants in the world and travel. Here is her interaction with Ellen:
We wish Fatima’s remaining journey be full of excitement and she gets all her wishes fulfilled!
Hina Altaf started her career as a VJ and later ventured into acting. The young diva totally transformed herself and has not looked back since joining the showbiz industry. Hina is a very jolly person and is quite open about her life with her fans. She always shares about her normal routine and life on her social media and not really a person to hold back.
Hina is doing a lot of work in the industry and thus naturally gets tired at the end of the day. She shared a picture of herself as she was super exhausted and with a good night wish to her followers on Instagram. People like always were quick to judge and started trolling her on her post. It was meant to be a night wish and a light post but people always find a way as they called her dead on that particular picture. Here watch what is happening on Insta:
Social media literally is a cruel place and there, people can make anything a reason t make fun of others. Hina, however, we all know is super strong and does not get easily bothered by any trolls.
The singer and rapper Fakhr e Alam got his flying license in 2015. He has been planning this goal since then to circumnavigate the globe. He has been on this quest which he named as Mission Parwaaz for 28 days now. He wanted to do it in 28 days and now he has accomplished his mission and has made the record of becoming the first Pakistani to circumnavigate the globe solo.
Fakhr kept his fans updated throughout his mission. He completed it very gracefully with only some inconvenience he faced in Russia when his visa got expired. The problem got solved easily and he continued his mission. Fakhr e Alam has now landed in Florida and he announced on Twitter that his mission has been accomplished. Here is his tweet:
We congratulate Fakhr e Alam on this achievement as he has made a record by becoming the first Pakistani to circumnavigate the globe.
Maya Ali is the bubbly star of today. She has made a name in the industry in quite a little time. She is the favourite of drama watchers and is also quickly becoming the favourite in the cinema. Her debut film Teefa In Trouble opposite rockstar Ali Zafar was a massive hit. She has since signed Paray Hut Love opposite Shehryar Munawar Siddiqui. Maya came on Samina Peerzada’s show where she shared that she is very close to her brother. They have a special bond and are always attached at the hip.
Maya lost her father two years ago. Since then the family has become even closer to support each other. She is also close to her sister in law and often shares pictures of the time she shares with the couple. Here are some pictures of Maya Ali with her brother, sister in law and mother:
Maya indeed has a very beautiful family. We wish they always stay together like this with love and harmony!
Ohkay so, this episode of Deedan was pretty basic. Till now the story of Deedan hasn’t given us anything new or what we have not seen before but it still is a decent drama to tune to & not to forget those beautiful locations that are definitely not to be missed because it is visually appeasing to watch Deedan.
Resham’s Sacrifices:
Resham is putting up with everything that her parents in law are directing towards her. It has been convincingly shown that when someone dies an emotional death within, nothing really matters to them anymore. Resham is not happy, but she is not sad either, she is just numb & aloof because she knows her worst nightmare has been materialized & there is nothing she can do about it. Resham knows that when her own father didn’t think about her happiness, then she can not also expect Shehbaz’s parents to be considerate of her happiness too. Resham’s only hope & happiness was Zardab so now when he is not there anymore, she has no emotions, no feelings left to hold onto.
It was good that Zardab cleared the misunderstanding between Resham & Palwasha. It was nice that before Palwasha left, Resham got to pour her heart out to her & said what she wanted to. Palwasha left for Karachi with her husband & got to meet this nosey neighbor of hers. I have a feeling she will be a bad influence on Palwasha, let’s see but for now it was nice to see a newly wedded couple having casual conversations where there was love & happiness between them.
Resham got to meet her father after a long time & she didn’t really say much as she knows she can not undo what has happened. I liked that Resham didn’t shy away from telling what she had on her mind to her father when she learnt from Zardab’s mother that Shafiullah tried to harm Zardab. Resham has a voice but she chooses not to use it as things have not been in her favor.
Closing Thoughts – Real Conversations:
Overall, this episode of Deedan was decent but there wasn’t much progress in the story. Yes, one truth was revealed that Shahbaz was an orphan & Gulbaz adopted him. Resham is not bound to take care of Gulbaz & Gul Makai but still she is doing it on ethical & moral grounds. I must say what I like about Deedan is that they have kept the conversations simple & real that is why it is easy connecting with the characters & it all feels very effortless. All the actors have done a commendable job & Sanam Saeed has carried this whole attire very elegantly. Please share your thoughts about this episode of Deedan.
It won’t be wrong to say that the other name for show business is glam world. The celebrities who are a part of this glam world believe in looking after themselves and rely heavily on makeup. As a matter of fact, make-up is a part of celebrities’ job because they are supposed to look good and presentable at all times. It surely looks nice on red carpets and award shows but when it comes to dramas and translating a character on-screen, the needs and demands are completely different. Quite often the characters in our dramas go through a lot of ordeals which actually requires the actors to look natural in order to make their condition seem more real and relatable but unfortunately, some of the actors totally believe in staying glammed up on-screen too even when the situation is not in the favor of their characters. Yes, it is a fact that some of the makeup is a demand of the camera but at times we get to see make-up clad faces which end up becoming a distraction.
Here is a list of those actors who rely a lot on makeup and totally go over-board whereas they could definitely do well with less is more policy and still look great as well as make their characters come across far more real on-screen:
Ramsha Khan
A comparatively new, fresh, and beautiful face; Ramsha Khan is definitely one such actor who relies so much on makeup that often seems ridiculous. In Mah e Tamam where the roof over Ramsha Khan’s character shattered, her heavy base, false lashes, sharp contour, gel liner, and lipstick just did not budge. Even in the scenes where Ramsha Khan had to cry buckets, the gallons of setting spray kept her makeup intact. In drama serial Khud Parast, Ramsha Khan has definitely kept a light hand on makeup which lets her natural beauty come through but then again, she does seem a bit too made up. It is a done deal that she is fond of makeup but please someone do her a favor and find her the right shade and consistency for under-eye highlighter because it seems ridiculously yellow and ashy all the time.
Ayeza Khan
We really wanted Ayeza Khan to experiment with her looks more but we had never expected that someone like her, who is both talented and great looking will be seen going overboard to look good on screen. In Mohabbat Tumse Nafrat Hei Ayeza Khan’s make-up and her dressing was over the top. In Tau Dil Ka Kya Hua too she paid special attention to her outlook and there were times when it did seem like she was trying too hard. Now in her latest drama Koi Chand Rakh, she is seen wearing excessive make-up perhaps to look like the chand! Ayeza Khan is a natural beauty who needs to tone down on make-up and her reliance on make-up is quite unnecessary. This screenshot from Koi Chand Rukh shows her character attending a funeral of a near and dear one yet the face is overloaded with white foundation, pink blush on left right and center, baby pink lipstick and highlighting is pretty obvious too!
Saboor Aly
Over the years Saboor Alihas definitely experimented with her looks and has given different faces to her characters but one thing has remained consistent and that is her heavy makeup. Recently in Visaal Saboor Ali’s character went through a lot of mental pressure but the wing of her eyeliner was in all its glory at all times. Saboor has definitely made some changes and has gone light-handed on the foundation but she needs to cut down on the eye makeup too because, in one of the scenes where she was not wearing thick black eyeliner, she looked 5 years younger and very pretty which she naturally is.
Imran Abbas
Imran Abbas is a constant in this list every time it is made. What’s funny is that he never admits he uses makeup but the viewers are intelligent and have amazing eyesight and all the more thanks to 1080p quality uploads on YouTube which give all of his secrets away. Foundation, Concealer, Eyeshadow, Eyebrow Pomade, Bronzer, Cheek Tint, Highlighter, Lipstick, and at times Lip Gloss, you name it, you’ll find that makeup product on Imran Abbas’s face. In dramas like Yaar-e-Bewafa and Noor-ul-Ain where his co-stars Sarah Khan and Sajjal Aly did not wear much makeup, Imran Abbas did the honors and wore makeup unke hissay ka bhi. In Koi Chand Rakh, the green-toned foundation from his kit (which should be thrown away) is making its appearance in all its glory these days as well.
Mehwish Hayat
We don’t remember the last time we saw Mehwish Hayat on-screen with minimal make-up. Mehwish Hayat relies a great deal on make-up and very often her makeovers just like many other actors in this list are the center of attention. Everything about her look right from her hair to the contouring on her jawline is always picture perfect. Even when Mehwish Hayat was not that well-groomed, she wore plenty of make-up and relies heavily on it. She has also mastered the art of wearing perfect subtle make-up which is always on in every scene. In this screenshot from Dillagi Anmol is getting ready to go to bed!
Zara Noor Abbas
Zara Noor Abbas has a very pretty face but the look that she goes for the mostly bechari characters that she plays is quite glam. In dramas like Khamoshi and Lamhay where Zara Noor Abbas’ characters went through a lot emotionally and everything was quite draining for her where the world left her on her mercy, quite amazingly her kajal and blush stood by her like a rock. Also, the huge puffy hairstyles Zara usually chooses by relying heavily on extensions add up so much screen age to her. Zara Noor Abbas can definitely do much better without so much makeup and she should let her natural beauty shine through.
Agha Ali
Agha Ali is one of those actors who at times pay more attention to their styling and make-up than their acting. Even if he is seen playing the role of a man who has nothing going for him at all (Shahmir from Mere Bewafa) he makes sure that he looks like a knight in the shining armor. Agha’s hair is always gel backed in the perfect manner, his highlighting, eye make-up and the well-shaped and dyed beard is also a constant part of all his looks. This guy looks the same no matter which role he is playing!
Sohai Ali Abro
Sohai Ali Abro has a cute face and her acting is pretty decent too but somehow she has always been seen on screen with the perfect make-up and her hairstyles are always on point too whether or not the situation demands so. It won’t be wrong to say that Sohai’s good looks tend to attract you more while watching her plays than her talent or the characters she is seen playing on-screen. In every play, she is seen in a new look and that somehow is supposed to be the main attraction. Ever actor sports a different look in dramas but Sohai’s constant dependence on glamour and her perfect look from head to toe make her look more like a model even in her acting projects. Even her accessories are very well selected and her hair is never out of place. While watching her on-screen is a visual treat but her over-reliance on make-up is also distracting.
Zahid Ahmed
Zahid Ahmed broke all of his previous records in the drama serial Pukaar where there was so much makeup that distracted the viewers from his acting as they were too busy spotting the unflattering shades pasted on his face. From orange eyeshadow to 5 shades lighter foundation and pink or purple lip tint really made it hard to understand why did Zahid Ahmed let makeup artists do that to him. Zahid Ahmed has never shied away from flaunting his dusky complexion so not sure what went wrong in Pukaar. In Visaal for the initial weeks, Zahid Ahmed’s hideous choice of wig was the talk of the town too. In his recent dramas, he has been seen wearing so much make-up that it is distracting.
Iqra Aziz
Even though Iqra Aziz has really groomed and polished herself and she also makes very good makeup choices, it won’t be wrong to say that she relies heavily on makeup. Iqra Aziz has mostly done serious, emotional roles but her makeup is always on point, even in those scenes where she is crying buckets (which happens all the time). Heavy foundation, properly made up eyebrows and a heavy hand on cheek, nose & lip tint are Iqra’s go-to’s. It would be good if Iqra experiments with her hairstyle or makeup as she looks pretty much the same in all of her dramas. The only time Iqra Aziz did not wear a lot of make-up was in the initial episodes of Ranjha Ranjha Kardi otherwise in Jhooti her attire and make-up both were over the top.
Aiman Khan
Aiman Khanis a natural beauty and we are also convinced that she is quite capable of being a good performer since she has been very convincing in a few of the unconventional roles she has played in her career. Unfortunately, not only is Aiman Khan stuck playing similar roles in dramas but the irony is that she looks her best even when her character is going through hell. Most characters she plays are constantly going through a turmoil yet Aiman Khan hardly ever looks the role. Aiman would look equally appealing with absolutely no make-up on yet she wears so much eye make-up that you tend to notice her eyes more than the stress her character is going through. Heavy contouring is also a constant part of Aiman’s looks. Aiman Khan also finds it difficult to compromise on the length of her heels, she wears platform heels but even when she is working in the house or walking to the doctor, the heels are always there! In this screenshot from Bedardi her character was HIV+ and was going through a really rough time yet the pink glow (blush on), the highlighting on the nose, and the eye make-up is subtle yet on point.
Minal Khan
Minal Khan is another natural beauty who needs absolutely no make-up yet she is seen wearing so much make-up in dramas that sometimes she looks twice her age! Heavy eye make-up with dark lipsticks is Minal Khan’s standard make-up look. Even if she is playing the role of a regular girl going through the worse period of her life on screen, there is absolutely no compromising on make-up. Her overall look in plays can easily pass as “formal” even in times when it should be strictly casual. In this screenshot from Ki Jaana Mein Kon her character was expressing how devastated she was to see the love of her life living a happy life with someone else. So this is basically another day in the life of this character while she is going through depression and agony yet the make-up is as loud as ever!
Sarah Khan
Sarah Khan is one of our flawless beauties but it won’t be wrong to say that she is always a bit too made up too. In Yaar e Bewafa Sarah Khan surely took the natural route because it was the demand of the character but other than that, even in those dramas where the world comes crumbling down on her, her loud makeup stays in place. There was a time when Sarah Khan was obsessed with bright neon pink/orange lips, but now even though her lip color choice may have changed and she may be gravitating towards more natural toned lipsticks, the rest of her makeup is pretty out-there and loud whereas she doesn’t need much as she is naturally very pretty. Recently, In Sabaat, she is wearing so much make-up that she even goes to bed with it!
Asma Abbas
Asma Abbas is a versatile actor who has played a range of different characters over the years. For poorer or richer, in sickness and in health, she has vowed to wear as much makeup as she can. In recent dramas Koi Chand Rakh and Khud Parast, Asma Abbas is flaunting to be an ameer aunty therefore she has given her characters quite an OTT makeup look, but in the drama serial, Daldal where she was quite poor, her thick cakey base and eyebrow makeup was loud too. It’s a done deal that Asma Abbas does not believe in a natural or no-makeup look.
Faryal Mehmood
Faryal Mehmood has also joined the bandwagon in a brief span of time. Ever since she lost weight, she makes sure that she looks the best in all her dramas. Even when she is not wearing loud make-up, her overall look is always such that she looks her best on-screen. Whether her character is going through the most tormenting break-up or she has just learned the ugliest secret, her make-up is always on point. The viewers witnessed this in her recent dramas – Laal Ishq, Mohabbat Tumse Nafrat Hei, and Baba Jani. Faryal Mehmood is convinced that apart from good acting, looking great in all situations is the key to success and we beg to differ!
Azfar Rehman
Azfar Rehman is one of those heroes in our industry who wear just as much make-up as their heroines but the only difference is that because they are men, their make-up is terribly off-putting. Azfar’s make-up artists always makes sure he wears enough lipstick to make his lips more conspicuous and his eye make-up is always as obvious as that of his heroines. Looking good is definitely a priority for him which is why we hardly ever see him on-screen without any make-up on.
Mizna Waqas
Mizna Waqas surely knows how to accentuate her features, from a flawless thick base to even thicker eyeliner, heavy contouring, eyebrows, fake lashes, hair extensions, you name it, Mizna Waqas is wearing it. In drama serial Lamhay which is currently airing on Hum TV, Minza is seen bare faced which is a good change and a pleasant surprise seeing her steer away from makeup for a while but other than that, just recently in Tabeer where she came from a humble background, her makeup screamed totally opposite. Mizna Waqas always has a heavy-hand on the makeup and we are interested to see a more subtle/natural look on her.
Sadia Khan
Sadia Khan is gorgeous, there is no disputing that but she also relies on make-up more than is necessary. Even if her character is such that there is no room for wearing trendy make-up, she is still seen wearing it. Sadia Khan makes sure she looks trendy and pretty no matter what role she plays. For instance, in this screenshot from drama serial Shayad, her character was going through the most terrible period of her life and had taken refuge in someone’s house yet her make-up made her look as fresh and stylish as ever!
Sami Khan
Sami Khan is a phenomenal actor who gives every role he plays his best but his make-up is almost always overdone. His heavy reliance on lipstick and eyeshades in particular makes him one of those actors who find it difficult to appear on screen without any make-up. A performer like him who is also pleasant looking does not need to rely so much on make-up.
Sonya Hussyn
Sonya Hussyn has definitely upped her game when it comes to choosing the kind of role she has been playing but her reliance on make-up has definitely not taken a back seat. In her recent dramas even when her characters were going through the worst any character in Pakistani drama has ever gone through, Sonya Hussyn’s make-up was always in place.
Nadia Khan
Nadia Khan has just started acting again and she made sure that she was part of projects which highlighted some important issues. Unfortunately, Nadia Khan killed the impact her characters could have had because of her weak acting as well as her over-reliance on make-up. Her characters this year went through some really tough times but Nadia Khan did not compromise on her make-up and styling even in a single scene. The fact that she is not comfortable with tying her hair has also been a little too obvious in all her dramas.
Bushra Ansari
Bushra Ansari is another brilliant actress who has lately started relying excessively on make-up as well as glamour. Sometimes it seems like wearing make-up and looking the role comes before everything else. She also makes sure that she works in projects in which she can wear as much make-up as she wants and clad as many sarees as she wills! In drama serial Zebaish she is wearing more make-up than ever.
Sana Fakhar
Sana Fakhar mesmerized the viewers with her superb acting skills in many quality projects this year but she is also one of those actresses who tend to sport a caked up make-up look even if the role she is playing does not require doing so. Her make-up, styling, and accessories are always more than the requirement of the roles she plays.
Alizeh Shah
Alizeh Shahis a beautiful new face of our industry and she has gained a lot of popularity in such a short span of time because of her looks as well as convincing acting however, the overly made-up look that she goes for doesn’t do justice to her age. Alizeh Shah has been seen in Ishq Tamasha and Dil Mom Ka Diya, where she has more or less played the same character but the heavy makeup that she chose seemed unnecessary as she can carry herself really well even in very little makeup. She has big eyes so even if she puts an extra effort, it gives her a very made-up look which at times does not suit her character.
Yashma Gill
Yashma Gill is new in the business but her over-dependence on make-up is already evident from the looks she carried in all the dramas she has been a part of till now. Yashma Gill has experimented with more hairstyles than she has with the kind of characters she has played. Her tacky fashion sense also makes her stand out for all the wrong reasons.
Saad Qureshi
Saad Qureshi is another new actor who already has already been seen in many dramas. Saad Qureshi pays special attention to his make-up and styling. He has worn everything from eye make-up to kajal in different dramas and we have yet to see him in a look which is not overdone.
Azekah Daniel
Azekah Daniel has recently started relying more on make-up than ever. In her latest drama serial Tera Ghum Aur Hum her character was critical after a suicide attempt yet she was lying there with winged eyeliner, highlighter, blush on looking like she faked the suicide attempt. Clearly, looking good is a priority for Azekah whether that suits the situation or not.
Seemi Pasha
Seemi Pasha has been working in a lot of dramas lately. She has played all kinds of motherly characters and most of the time she looks pretty stylish in these roles. The problem is that she looks equally stylish with make-up on like she is going to a party even in those scenes which require a no make-up look. For instance, in this scene from Ishqiya she was pleading with the doctor to save her only son’s life who was in ICU yet the amount of make-up she was wearing in the scene was ridiculous. We love Seemi Pasha but she needs to go easy on the make-up and even the styling.
Do share your thoughts about the actors on the list and don’t forget to add more names. We would love to hear from you!
It often happens the new generation is not familiar with what their parents or grandparents watched on Tv. But it is otherwise with the millennials. They have YouTube and many other streaming services where they can watch the classics. PTV classics are those beautiful plays that neither people of the older generations nor the newer ones are ready to get over. What if I tell you that one of those eternal classics is being revived?
Well, brace yourself before we give you the story of the day. PTV classic Alif-Noon which starred Kamal Ahmed Rizvi as smart and cunning Alan and Rafi Khawar as innocent Nanha is making a comeback. It has been televised many times after its original run. The show had also made a successful transition from black and white to the color television but this time it is not going to be a television play. Rather, it will be grander than before. The satirical show is going to be turned into a movie. Isn’t it amazing? Well, yeah it is super amazing.
In an interview to a tabloid, Shahzad Roy who is playing Allan in the film said, “Alif Noon is now being converted into a feature film and will be released in 2019.” It will also star Faisal Qureshi as Nanha. Teen Batta Teen also revealed that apart from acting, he will be writing and directing the film as well.
When life gives Meera lemons, she makes lemonade. Life gives everyone else blues, she is someone who gives life blues back. She knows life is meant to be lived and she makes the most out of it. We don’t know if she loves the controversies or controversies love her, but she surely likes to be in news for every possible thing she does.
She is Pakistan’s version of Rakhi Sawant and the nation loves her whenever she opens her mouth. She clearly hates Mahira and the latter is in the US so how could Meera jee stay behind. She makes sure she stands taller than her contemporaries or even actresses younger than her.
Meera is in the United States these days and boy look who she is hanging out with? She was spotted in a picture with former Bollywood screen queens Poonam Dhillon and Padmini kolhapuri. Now, we do envy Meera jee big time.
While she was enjoying herself so much how could she help not do what she is famous for. She knows how to get attention. She posted a picture with a Pilot of an international airline and called him Captain America. It had everyone in splits. How does she manage to do it every time.
Only thin girls with fair complexions are successful on Tv. This is what people used to think until she arrived. She graduated in theatre from Beacon House University and casually gave modeling a try, one always wonders what made her give it up because she was born to do so. He dusky complexion makes her look exotic. But she then appeared in a small role in a friend’s Tv drama and made her presence felt in a drama where there were many good actors.
In these times when people are crazy for fame and want to be on social media as much as they are on screen. This girl does theatre. She is a superstar. She has appeared in some big blockbusters and yet so grounded. Her one few theatre appearances are proof that she is not just here to e known. She’s loyal to her craft and wants to keep improving herself.
She can be seen opposite Mohib Mirza in Aplus’ Deedan directed by Amin Iqbal. Shot in the beautiful locales of northern areas it tells a story of a girl who falls in love and has to face the wrath of the society. Sanam, apart from theatre and television, has become a brand ambassador for her friend Meher Jaffri’s clothing brand Jack.
People knew him as the Call band’s front man in the beginning and then he ventured into television. He has been reigning it ever since he has joined. He is the prime time king and you will find him on every TV channel throughout the week that is because people love him.
He’s not just a successful TV actor but also a family man. His latest pictures with his son and his wife and of course his close friends celebrating his birthday are proof.
While the gathering was an intimate affair we saw a few familiar faces attending Junaid’s birthday. Actor Syed Jibran along with his wife attended it and of course, how could Danish Nawaz give it a miss? He was the director of Junaid’s last big hit Ishq Tamasha opposite Aiman Khan and Kinza Hashmi on Hum TV.
His other successful ventures include Sun Yaara, Thays, Khasara, Firaaq, Mata e Jaan Hai Tu, Yahan Pyaar Nahin Hai, Nikaah and Aadat. Junaid’s cousin actor Ahmed Ali Akbar who is featuring in Tajdeed e Wafa was missing, though. We wish Junaid a very happy birthday and a very successful year ahead. Now that he is doing TV so much, hope we get to see him films someday.
Ohkay so, this episode of Khud Parast was again very interesting & intense. The credit definitely goes to the director for executing it in such a way that every single scene, every single conversation struck a chord. However, I totally understand that the writer has a purpose behind bringing this storyline to the table but I do not think it was necessary to show Hijab as a symbol of oppression where it was imposed on someone who did not understand its value, importance & the wisdom behind this commandment for women. When it comes to Hijab, the widely accepted notion is always that of an oppression so to further elaborate it is a kind of an insult to those women who wholeheartedly & on their free will wear it that too with pride. Dramas like Khud Parast may have a purpose of their own but the general message that is usually conveyed through them is wrong on so many levels. Anyways, if we stick to the one-sided picture that is being shown, then I will say that the drama-makers have done a commendable job.
Uswa Has a Long Battle to Fight:
So, slowly & steadily Uswa started changing herself & while doing so, she also started learning about how things actually rolled in Hanan’s house. Everything was obviously a shock for Uswa because even though she came from a relaxed & unorthodox background, there was one thing which she didn’t grow up with & that was hypocrisy which was now prevalent in Hanan’s household. Uswa changed herself to fit Hanan’s demands but only because she genuinely loves her husband & can see that he is a nice person but yes, she was unable to relate to him on a lot of things because they both have been brought up very differently.
For Hanan, all the things Bakhtawar said were very normal but for Uswa, it was not. Hanan has gotten used to this environment & because he was raised in such a setting, it is very difficult for him to break free from what has been brain-fed to him for so many years that is why, he continued to do what he believes is right without considering what Uswa was going through. Hanan may be nice but for him, it is a done deal that it is his wife Uswa who has to do all the compromises, she has to change, she has to adapt to the new lifestyle & while she is at it, she is not supposed to question. However, Hanan did keep his conversation open with Uswa & even though he snubbed her, he still did allow her to say what was on her mind. Hanan won’t be able to change or do much till his mother will keep on pushing him to act like a typical chauvinist.
Uswa’s sisters in law are up to no good. Now that they got rid of her, they should stop being so salty to add more to Uswa’s woes. Uswa’s Bhabhi now wanted Uswa to pay the price for what she has done in the past which was wrong. What Khatoon Bibi did was basically what was expected from an uneducated woman who hails from such a background where they’d do anything to make the ends meet. Bakhtawar got another chance to malign Hanan’s heart against Uswa & it definitely worked.
That scene where Hanan crossed the line with Uswa was depressing but done well. I liked how in that situation very calmly Uswa conveyed everything to Hanan & he just left it at that. Hanan did feel bad & try to make it up to her which shows that he does not believe in mistreating Uswa like his brother Moeez but he has issues with self-control. Uswa is getting one eye-opener after another where she is only left wondering about everything that is wrong in this household. Uswa witnessed Moeez’s condition when he was drunk & that is when she actually realized that Bakhtawar was full of double standards where she didn’t believe in keeping a check over her sons but was controlling her daughters in law like her slaves. Uswa’s dialogues were written well & I liked how she told Beenish that her attitude was empowering Moeez to do all this to her.
Uswa does believe that she will change Hanan, she will change the dynamics but every single time she gets a reminder that she should not underestimate Bakhtawar & her control over her sons. Uswa definitely has a long battle to fight ahead. I will say that even though Maria’a dialogue at times do sound bizarre & shallow but it shows how people from the outside think the grass is greener on the other side. Maria is unable to even understand what Uswa is going through because she can only see the luxuries her sister Uswa has in her life.
Closing Thoughts – Amazing Acting & Direction:
Overall, this episode of Khud Parast was very interesting with some amazing acting skills displayed by Ramsha Khan, Asma Abbas & Shehzad Sheikh. I loved Ramsha Khan’s acting in the very last scene where Uswa stood there numb in disbleief that Bakhtawar was not allowing her to spend a night her mother’s home & then she had this hatred in those expressions too where she wanted to punish Bakhtawar but was unable to do so. It was interesting to note how Bakhtawar was not making an eye-contact with Uswa as she knew what she was doing to her was not justified. The direction of this drama is really good. Small details like how Hanan & Bakhtawar’s picture in the background was used to suggest her control over him when he was being violent towards Uswa, make this drama very interesting watch. Definitely looking forward to the next episode. Please share your thoughts about this episode of Khud Parast.
Sania Mirza and Shoaib Malik are one across the border couple we all love. The sports stars welcomed their son a few days back. They had shared the news very early on in Sania’s pregnancy and people were waiting for the bundle of joy to arrive. Their little one baby Izhaan Mirza-Malik is finally here and mom Sania Mirza finally took him home. Shoaib Malik was present at the birth of his son but had to leave soon due to his commitments with Pakistan cricket team.
The mother-son duo who are spending time together and recovering watched papa’s match on-screen and had their bonding time. Sania shared a message on her Instagram and thanked her fans for all the love they have got. She said that this is the biggest match she had won while baby Izhaan was with her. This is the sweet message:
We are all super happy that the little bundle of joy is here all safe and sound. A lot of good wishes and love to the little one while the family is overwhelmed with the love and affection they have got!
Momina Mustehsan is a star everyone is always informed about. She has a lot of friends in Pakistan, abroad and across the border. This makes her friends group extremely diverse and she is always seen hanging out with them and having a good time.
It was Diwali and Momina celebrated it with some of her friends. Diwali is a festival of lights and is celebrated in November every year. Momina also took part at a happy occasion of her friends. This is how Momina celebrated with her friends:
Written by: Faiza Iftikhar
Directed by: Kashif Nisar
Produced by: MD Productions
Ranjha Ranjha Kardi Episode 1 Story Review – This first episode of Ranjha Ranjha Kardi was captivating and fast-paced. Most viewers were expecting this to be Bhola’s (Imran Ashraf) story more than Noori’s but tonight episode focused entirely on Noori. This was surprising but the character was introduced brilliantly. Kashif Nisar’s direction coupled with Faiza Iftikhar’s screenplay was nothing short of brilliance, not a single scene dragged and the attention to detail was impressive.
Noori – The Headstrong and Determined Protagonist
In this first episode every single trait of Noori’s (Iqra Aziz) character along with her back story was covered superbly. Noori was shown as a misfit in her family and also someone who was lucky enough to meet a mentor who changed the course of her life. Although Noori learned to read and write but her basic mannerism remained somewhat the same. Even though Noori hated the kind of people her parents and siblings were yet she was a lot like them in so many ways even though she was a lot more educated than them. Noori’s “wild” nature was the most obvious trait of her personality. Amma Janate started teaching her basic mannerism right from day one but Noori’s sole concentration was on learning how to excel in her studies and she obviously did not take all the other advice very seriously. Noori and her mentor’s relationship was heart-warming although I do feel that the actress playing Ama Janate’s role did not emote very well. Noori’s back story was shown right from the time when she was a little girl while she sat in the train frightened and worried – it looked like she was running away from somewhere. Noori is a girl who has big dreams but it seems like her dreams will be shattered. Noori’s spirit and most importantly her pride stayed pretty much intact even when she was in the train. Ama Janate’s dialogues about Noori’s pride were meaningful, will Noori learn all these lessons the hard way?
Favorite Scenes
My favorite scenes from this episode were the ones which covered Noori’s time in the haveli. The way she looked around in wonder and awe when she entered the haveli said a great deal about what was going on in her mind. Noori could not believe the fact that she was getting so much respect, she was bring served in clean beautiful dishes and she was even allowed to go to the kitchen! That one scene in particular in which Noori looked at the glass was exceptional. Iqra Aziz’s expressions in this scene and her performance overall tonight definitely fit the bill. Iqra Aziz definitely stepped out of her comfort zone to do justice to this character and translated the different shades of her character realistically on screen.
Overall Impression
This first episode as a whole was impactful. Syed Jibran’s character was introduced in the end and he got very little screen time but his dialogues clearly indicated what his intentions were. Although Noori thinks she is clever but she was naive enough to instantly trust this man and was even attracted by all the things he had in his shop. All the shades of Noori’s personality were quite clear from different scenes. Noori’s journey has my undivided attention after watching this first episode and I am looking forward to watching Bhola in the next episode. The dialogues in this first episode were simple yet meaningful and the screenplay was truly impressive. The camerawork and editing couldn’t have been better. The only disappointing aspect was that Bhola was not introduced in this episode, otherwise it couldn’t have been better.
Do share your thoughts about this first episode of Ranjha Ranjha Kardi.
Mahira Khan and Hamza Ali Abbasi are friends that troll each other and are always there to support each other. Fans are dying to watch them work together but there has not been a single project yet where they could be seen together. The upcoming and most anticipated movie Maula Jatt 2 is one where we will be able to see the two stars in a single project but if reports are to be believed they have no scenes together.
Mahira Khan was with the director of Maula Jatt 2, Bilal Lashari. She posted a picture on her Instagram and did not forget to troll Hamza Ali Abbasi. Hamza is a very good friend of Bilal too. This is what Mahira thought about the picture and even shared her thoughts with her fans too:
And Mahira did incorporate Hamza’s wish into the picture and posted it:
Hamza agreed that yes he would want to be there and did not forget to praise his diva pout himself:
With the release of Maula Jatt coming near, fans are already all set to watch these two friends together on screen and judge if the chemistry is only off-screen or the magic will be same on screen too!
It was the birthday of Shahrukh Khan who is also known as the king of Bollywood and also considered one of the biggest movie stars of the world. He has got a massive fan following in Pakistan too with many of our celebrities too being his fans. On his birthday singer, Asim Azhar tweeted him where he wished him on his birthday and also expressed his wish to sing for him. He wants to see Shahrukh lip-synching to his song.
The tweet became a huge fan moment for Asim when Shahrukh replied to him. He tagged his tweet with #zerotrailer which is his upcoming movie. Here is the twitter exchange between the two stars:
Asim definitely was grateful at this and also shared SRK’s reply on his Instagram story. He further said that it would be a dream come true for him if he ever got a chance to sing for the superstar.
Wasim Akram-the swing of Sultan is one of the most famous celebrities in Pakistan. People love him and he also never shies away from sharing his family moments with his fans. Fans are also in love with his wife Shaneira Akram who is officially Pakistan’s national bhabi. The family was in Srilanka for vacations and they had a lot of fun. Wasim enjoyed his time off work with his boys and little princess. Here are the pictures from his trip to Srilanka:
Iqra Aziz is a wonder girl. Ever since she has started she has been winning hearts. Her glamorous foray from television to Instagram has won her tons of followers and the young lady is every brand’s hot favorite. On the other hand, Yasir is an ace actor whose The Aftermoon Show with Yasir has been a rage for showing a never seen before side of many top stars.
Showbiz is one huge industry and there are many friends and foes but what interests us is when we hear that two of our favorite stars are dating. They do create a buzz by coming out as a couple but when they don’t, the hide and seek becomes tabloids’ favorite topic.So, What’s really cooking between these two hotties?
Both Iqra and Yasir are known to be friends and often hangout with each other but if rumors are to be believed the two are in a relationship. Iqra has time and again denied it. She appeared on a popular web show One Take and said that Yasir is just a good friend of hers and they are not dating.
While industry insiders believe something is cooking between the two Iqra says Yasir is her very special friend who she always goes to for any kind of advice. She said that they are very good friends and that is it to it.
Zara Noor Abbas is one talented and beautiful addition to the Pakistani Entertainment Industry. Looks and talent are in her genes. She grew up around the likes of legend Bushra Ansari and her talented mother Asma Abbas. Now, she has been married in a family of actors. Her husband Asad Siddiqui himself is a famous celebrity and actor Adnan Siddiqui’s nephew.
Recently Zara appeared with Asad on a show hosted by Hasan Rizvi and she gave some amazing responses to the questions. She said that she would love to win an award and if she says she doesn’t believe in awards, it would be false. On being asked what annoys her the most about her husband, she responded quickly that he is always late and never tries to make it on time anywhere.
When Asad was asked what annoys him about Zara, he said that she is a cry baby. If she doesn’t get any thing to eat and drink within an hour, she will shed tears. Zara could not disagree and added that she is the only girl child in her family and she has always been pampered. Therefore, it has added to her sensitivity. Zara said that morning shows are overrated and she also revealed that she does not wear designer clothes in real life.
Tahwaar is doing his best to get Meeru and at the same time make the life of her parents hell. From burning their fields to humiliating Raju again and again, he has not stopped his mission. Yasir Hussain has outperformed himself in Baandi. You actually feel creeped out by Tahwaar. He has really picked up the accent and has managed to look like a really cruel Wadera. The helplessness of a poor father but at the same time, a fierceness he feels for his daughter has been beautifully portrayed by the character of Raju. How helpless these people are in front of these Waderas but how he has distanced himself from his beloved daughter just to keep her safe from Tahwaar. Tahawaar has a new game plan now and seems like it would destroy Meeru’s family.
Hina Dilpazeer is another actress one can swoon over. She has portrayed the hypocrisy and obsession of Faiza in a classic way. Faiza is a woman who has come from a poor background and now she just want all of that to go away. She tortures anyone who is lesser than her financially just to take out her obsession of hating the poor. The way she switches herself in the scene from preaching the good to actually beating her maid is something she should be applauded for. She has taken to the character of Faiza beautifully and is one of the strongest pulls of this show.
Aiman Khan has been a bit weak in the acting department in this show. She is not matching to the level of all her co-stars. Muneeb Butt till now has also been a perfect Wali. He wants to do good but is helpless because of the circumstances. He has now started falling for the Baandi aka Meeru and his mother’s reaction to this will be something to look forward to.
Rameen and Farhan’s track is also running in the background. Kamran Jelani is the cruel husband and he has made me hate his character Aadil with his performance.
Baandi is highlighting the problems of the poor and how they are exploited in the rural areas in a very realistic way up till now. How it goes from here will be something to watch!
We all know now that Aiman Khan is getting married with Muneeb. Their latest pictures and videos from their wedding festivities keep surfacing. And admit it we all love to know what is going on. Recently, their dholki was held where Aiman looked beautiful. Apart from her family members Aiman’s friends also attended the event.
While we all know how close Aiman and her twin sister Minal are, we don’t know much about her brothers. Aiman’s brother was seen with her in the latest pictures which came recently and he perfectly seems to be enjoying big sisters wedding festivities. He took some cool selfies and both siblings seem to have a ball of a time.
Wait that is not all. Do you know how much efforts Aiman and everyone is putting to make their wedding a grand affair. While Aiman has time and again said that she does not want to dance in the movies, it’s otherwise in real life. Recently her videos of prepping for the shadi dance surfaced on Instagram.
These videos made us wish hard that we could attend the wedding. I am sure you wanna do it, too. It’s okay if we can not go there, we can still have fun watching these fun videos that they keep teasing us with.
Rabab Hashim is one wonder girl who has done it all. She has been a host, she has modeled, she has done television and now she is venturing into web space. This is going to be her second outing with the ace director Wajahat Rauf after heir drama Tumhare Hain.
Rabab is a theatre graduate who started by doing hosting on Television first. She hosted Social Diaries on TV one and Khelo Aur Jeeto on Geo Super. She also went on to host T 20 World Cup transmission on Geo Super. After doing her masters in marketing she ventured into acting which was her true calling.
As per reports, she has joined the star cast of Wajahat Rauf’s web series. It stars Mehwish Hayat in the lead role and has Asad Siddiqui and Azfar Rehman playing pivotal roles. Mehwish will also show her singing skills in it. What platform is it for is not revealed yet. Rabab too will play an interesting role in a story based on college life and music.
Rabab has done some wonderful dramas including Main Maa Nahin Ban’na Chahti on Hum TV. She also featured in Zid, Tumse Milke, Tumhare Hain, Ishqaway, Piya Man Bhaye, Marzi and Geo Entertainment’s Mannat.
Who says actresses can’t be friends? I mean yes they have tight schedules and busy lives but they are human at the end. Sometimes their busy lives give a notion that they don’t get along very well but that’s not true in every case. We have discovered about two new bffs in the industry and we are swooning over them.
Maya Ali and Zara Noor Abbas are doing a film together called Paray Hut Love. What happens mostly on film sets is that the two actresses never stand each other but their latest pictures say otherwise. The two young stars are bonding very well and seem to be the new bffs in town. I mean why would not they be? Maya is doing extremely well in her film career. Her last outing Teefa in Trouble was a block. While, this is Zara’s debut film and her latest TEDx Talk was going viral on the internet.
Zara’s serial Lamhe opposite Shaz Khan is running on Hum TV. She is also a part of the ensemble cast of Karachi Se Lahore’s third installment. It will be directed by Wajahat Rauf. Zara is Bushra Ansari’s neice and actor Asma Abbas’ daughter. She got married to Adnan Siddiqui’s nephew actor Asad Siddiqui earlier this year.
What could be better than releasing a trailer of your film on your birthday. Shahrukh unveiled his film Zero’s trailer on 53rd birthday. The film stars Shahrukh Khan, Katrina Kaif and Anushka Sharma in the lead roles and is releasing on the Christmas eve on 21st December.
Initially, Deepika Padukone was going to share the screen space with Shahrukh and Katrina but she had stepped out of the film citing date issues. Everyone knows Deepika and Katrina do not share a great rapport due that the fact that both have dated actor Ranbir Kapoor in the past. Anushka Sharma, then, stepped into her shoes and seems to be acing her part in the trailer.
The film is directed by Tanu Weds Manu fame director Anand L Rai. It features Salman Khan in a cameo and also marks the last ever screen appearance of late screen goddess Sri Devi. It seems to be a musical riot and we are looking forward to see Shahrukh play yet another interesting role. Actor Anushka Sharma is playing a wheelchair bound girl who is also a motivational speaker while Katrina seems to be playing role of a superstar.
It is a moment of joy both in India and Pakistan when the celebrity couple Sania Mirza and Shoaib Malik announced the birth of their beautiful baby boy. The couple informed their fans a few months back that they were expecting and the excitement is on a full time high since then. Shoaib Malik and Sania Mirza are a couple everyone loves. They have been together for some years now and fans from both sides of the border love them.
Finding out about the new addition in the family was an occasion of joy for both sides. Shoaib Malik went to witness the birth of his little one and is back to perform his duties on the squad since then. Mommy Sania Mirza has finally taken the little one to home and pictures were clicked when she left the hospital naturally since people are dying to catch a glimpse of baby Izhaan Mirza Malik. Here are the first pictures of baby Izhaan with his mommy:
We congratulate Sania Mirza and Shoaib Malik once again on the new arrival. May Allah give all the happiness to the little one and may he makes his parents even happier!
Ma ya Ali has now reached the status of one of the most successful Pakistani actresses. Be it television or films, she is the first choice of many directors and production houses thanks to her talent and style transformation. Maya recently came on Samina Peerzada’s show and expressed the love she has for her father. Her father is no more and she still feels the same sadness on losing him that she felt the day she lost him.
It is the most difficult thing for a child to lose their parents. Maya and her father had a rift about her working in the showbiz industry. He did not like it but did not stop her either. Later when he saw that she understands the rules and is working really hard to make a place for herself, he was warming up towards the idea. But before they could have openly talked about it, he left this mortal world. It was his second death anniversary and Maya shared a post remembering him. This is the emotional post from Maya Ali:
May Allah grant Maya’s father highest rank in Jannah and provide the family peace on such a big loss. It doesn’t matter how many years have passed, this is a pain that never gets old!
Hassan Shehryar Yasin famously knows as HSY is one of the biggest designers of Pakistan. Hassan has emerged as one of the finest on the fashion scene of Pakistan and has revolutionized the whole field thus giving more and more opportunities to the upcoming designers. Hassan Shehryar Yasin was the latest guest at Saina Peerzada’s Speak Your Heart With Samina Peerzada and we got to see a new perspective of his personality. Here are ten things we all did not know about him which he disclosed on Samina Peerzada’s show:
He was brought up only by his mom:
HSY was brought up only by his mother. His father was the youngest MNA in Benazir Bhutto’s time. His parents got divorced and they shifted from Pakistan to Dubai initially. Hassan has one sister Afshan who is four years older than him. After living for a few years in Dubai the family had to shift to the USA. Hassan’s mother worked several jobs to bring him up and she is the one who instilled in him that hard work is not something that makes you lesser, it actually makes you greater than others.
His unique Urdu accent is because of staying away from Pakistan:
Hassan Shehryar Yasin is mostly pointed out for a very unique accent. Many say it is made up since he is very fluent in the language. He clarified that he went away from Pakistan at a very meagre age and came back when he was about 16 or 17 years, it is then when he learned Urdu thus his accent is different.
Hassan and his sister were separated for years:
Hassan’s only sibling, his sister Afshan was brought up in London after they moved from Dubai while he and his mother were in NewYork. Because his mother could only take care of one person at that time, Hassan’s sister lived in London and moved back with them when she started college. Even after living away for so many years, the family maintained their closeness and fought the circumstances like a unit which is why they are where they are today.
HSY’s friends have been a support system:
Friends are something that makes things look easier for you. A good friend is better than a huge fortune combined. Hassan is a very friendly person but he has four best friends who have been with him all his life. Tahira Syed’s daughter Kiran, designer Kamiar Rokni, Maheen and Taimoor Ahmed have been his friends for years now and these are the people he always comes back to.
Hassan’s Mother’s Salary:
When they came back to Pakistan, circumstances were still not supportive. Hassan’s mother used to earn four thousand rupees from her job while he himself has worked at Pace as a check out boy, painted homes and has even worked in construction. His mother is a very brave lady and the mother-son duo together became what HSY is today.
He became blind for a year in his teenage:
When he was 16, he met with an accident. He went through the car’s windshield and shards of glass got stuck in his eyes. He had 16 corrective surgeries for it but couldn’t see. He was depressed and stuck in blindness. He could only see red after his eyesight came back. He considers red the colour of life and therefore his collections have a lot of red in it. He likes to see details and therefore he uses a lot of patterns in his collections too. During that difficult time, his mother and sister were the support system that got him to go through that trauma and not break.
He also did a lot of modelling:
HSY had a lot of scars due to his accident but he still did a lot of shows as a model. He was rejected by many but then Nilofar Shahid gave him the opportunity to work. He felt shattered after the scars he got due to his accident but he built his confidence back and did a lot of modelling.
Hassan met his father for the first time at the age of 17:
After coming back to Pakistan, Hassan met his father for the first time at the age of 17. He is his father’s only son and now takes care of him since he is very ill. He has made peace with his past and does not hold any grudges or disappointments towards his father. His father is very proud of him and knows how big his son has made.
People Who Don’t Know Me Call Me Sheru More-HSY:
His first name is Hassan Shehryar Most people call him that. His nickname is Sheru and some people do call him that too. He has noticed that more the people do not know him, more they be casual with him and call him Sheru instead f his full name.
He wants to work for education:
Hassan is very passionate about education and his biggest achievement is his education. He wants to make education available for others and wants to start a permanent scholarship program for that. He has not yet started working on this idea but wants to do it.
Not everyone successfully lands from Instagram to the showbiz industry. Not everyone is some yesteryear star’s kid. Some people have it tough, very tough. They are the people who start from scratch to to be somebody. To make a name for themselves in the industry where good looks are given importance over talent and your PR is everything. One man set on an uncertain journey and is over the moon now a days.
Imran Ashraf hails from Islamabad and lives in Karachi now a days because it is the entertainment capital of the country. He did a play where he played Arifa Siddiqui’s son as a child artist. He was then sent to a boarding school and upon graduation he joined his father’s business. After it was liquidated, he had nowhere to go. While he was figuring out about his future, he was called a by director friend of his to Karachi. He had one scene to play in Wafa Kaisi Kahan Ka Ishq and he says that it was so bad that the makers wanted it to be removed.
He shares that once he was abused by an actor saying, “Where have you picked up this so-and-so from?’ It was just a beginning for him. He says his Urdu was not good, either and he had to work a lot on it. He would read newspapers, listen to the radio and news to improve it. He said while he was improving as an actor, he was not getting enough work. Around two years went by without work and he wanted to run away. But the worse was yet to come. he had hit rock bottom and was living day to day. He had finally decided to go back.
But his struggle was finally paying off. One day an assistant friend of his called him saying that a known actor was offered a negative role but he was not interested anymore. The set was ready and they needed an actor. Imran made it to the set. The director screen tested him once and he got the part. But the struggle was not ready to end for good. He started to get typecast and people started to see him as a villian in real life, too. He says he was treated differently than the people who played negative roles.
But things have changed for him for the better. He says now he can choose the parts he wants to do. His Alif, Allah Aur Insaan act won him the best supporting actor award by Hum TV in Canada. His written serial Tabeer starring Iqra Aziz became a huge success and he is starring in ARY Digital’s Dil Moam Ka Diya which is leading the TRP charts.
Farhad Hamayun is someone who turned a Punjabi film song into a sensational pop song on Coke Studio. He is the lead vocalist of the band Overload. He’s made a huge name for himself in small time and is considered to be a respected musician. He’s a son of actor and educationist Navid Shahzad who played an important role in Punjab Nahin Jaungi last year
Farhad was doing well as a musician only until he was recently diagnosed with brain tumor two weeks ago. The overload frontman said that he also suffered from a seizure. He posted earlier in the morning today about his illness on Facebook and the post went viral. He did not reveal if the tumor is cancerous and removed the post from public access.
The post read, “Dear friends, family, fans, it was about two weeks ago that I was diagnosed with a brain tumor due to which I suffered a seizure. I have been lucky to find the greatest surgeon in the world to operate on me but it has not been easy, I thank you for your prayers and messages of love. I have had little or no symptoms until very recently – I am told by my doctor, my active and healthy lifestyle and general attitude of positivity have enabled me to stay strong underneath and I am recovering quickly. I am truly blessed to have you all in my life, whether close or remote. Please remember that when you complain, things could be a lot worse. Please treasure your relationships and savour every moment because life can be taken away from you quicker than you can imagine. I will be back with more music, videos and art as soon as I get my strength and stamina back and exit these dark skies. I won’t slow down or give up or feel sorry for myself. God has been very kind to me. I have had everything that I ever desired. I’ve been fortunate to work and play with the greatest musicians and artists, in the history of the world. And I did it my way. My family has been my biggest strength and friends have helped me overcome obstacles and hurdles. I have had a beautiful and fulfilling life and am very lucky to be alive. Life comes with its setbacks and challenges and we steer as best as we can. I plan to make a full recovery with all the strength I can rein in from the universe and beyond! I am honoured to contribute to the soundtrack of your lives. Thank you for giving me the chance. Don’t let anyone or anything ever bring you down.”
It is true that life is not fair and we appreciate Hamayun’s attitude. We wish him a speedy recovery, blessings and prayers.
People in Pakistan really appreciate it when celebrities turn to spirituality and religion. Junaid Jamshed made a successful transition and many other celebrities including Urooj Nasir and Sara Ali have chosen the same path. Former film star Noor Bukhari was the latest to join them. But that does not stop people from spreading rumors. Earlier she was rumored to be marrying Bushra Maneka’s first husband Khawar Maneka but she rubbished the rumors.
The actor recently came clean about many things in her latest interview to a leading daily. She was also previously criticized for attending movie premieres and other events despite having chosen to be a religious person. The actor says she is looking forward to being a part of a religious program but she is not getting any. She says people prefer spice and glamour over religious shows.
The former star has joined a healing group called Mast Mast Healers. She said, “After joining this group, I have become even more religious… it has changed my life,” She further expressed. “The biggest change is that I have started forgiving all of those who have hurt me in the past.”
She further spoke of her experience saying, “My life changed the minute I chose to put on my hijab. I cannot put into words the experience I have had but I will say that I really felt what an ideal life feels like after choosing religion.” She added, “I have always had a lot of love for my family but after this year, I have a general sense of love for all of humanity.” Well, we totally appreciate her decision wish her all the best.
Good looks and talent run in her genes. She has a beautiful sister who is also singer and just made her acting debut. She has an equally talented brother who is a heartthrob and a very fine actor. She herself is gorgeous and has successfully established herself as a movie a star.
She was the first from her generation to feature in a Bollywood film. It may not have been a big success but that didn’t stop her from being awesome. Her latest act in Arth 2 was phenomenal where she played a schizophrenic diva. She is one actor who pulls of sexy like no one else and she makes no bones about it. She’s none other than ever gorgeous Humaima Malik.
She may seem to be a sizzling and glamorous movie heroine but that has never limited her acting talent. She has pulled off a beautiful bar girl in a Bollywood film as well as a strong Zainab in Bol. She is very choosy about her projects and that is what makes everyone look forward to what she is doing next.
She was in a marriage that could not last for long but did it stop her? No, for sure. It was just a beginning for her to set on a journey to be the bonafide diva. Her latest pictures say so.
A few days ago we reported how Ayeza Khan had made a grand entry with her entourage to Emporium Mall in Lahore. Ayeza was attending the launch of Alkaram’s Winter Collection. She has been their brand ambassador for a while now and has done a couple of campaigns for them. On TV, Ayeza comes across as an innocent desi girl, while in her fashion shoots she channels diva side of hers.
But her latest pictures which are doing rounds on the internet off late prove otherwise. She can look as much innocent and beautiful in her shoots as she does in her TV outings. Ayeza looks like a vision in white in her latest pictures.
Currently, Ayeza’s Koi Chand Rakh opposite Imran Abbas and Muneeb Butt where she plays Rabail is running on ARY Digital. Ayeza’s performance in the play is being lauded by everyone. The drama also seems to be doing extremely well on the rating charts. Ayeza has previously appeared with Imran in Mohabat Tumse Nafrat Hai which aired on Geo Entertainment.
Ayeza Khan has recently confirmed being a part of Nadeem Baig’s latest serial written by Khalil ur Rehman Qamar opposite Hamayun Saeed. It is called Mere Paas Tum Ho. This will be Ayeza’s first project with Hamayun. She has previoulsy worked with the writer-director duo in Pyare Afzal which proved to be a massive hit.
Best On-Screen couples of Pakistani dramas in 2018 are all those on-screen couples which totally won the viewers over. Many factors contribute to making an on-screen couple a complete success. The number one factor has to be the actors and the chemistry they share. No matter how well-written a track is, it falls flat if the actors involved do not look like they are connected to each other at some level. On-screen chemistry is undeniably the most important factor. Some actors naturally share great on-screen chemistry and when such actors share screen space, there are bound to be fireworks. Having said that, one cannot deny the importance of a well-written script. Black and white characters and run-of-the-mill love stories do not have the same impact on the viewers now because the drama watching audience has so much to choose from. Therefore, love stories which are convincing as well as enticing and characters which are intriguing play a major role in making these on-screen couples a hit.
Here is a list of the best on-screen couples of Pakistani Dramas in the year 2018. The list is short because there were very few on-screen couples which truly managed to win the viewers over.
Arsal and Jiya (Suno Chanda)
Arsal and Jiya’s love story was a romantic comedy which kept the viewers looking forward to more every week. Their love-hate relationship, their fun and engaging characters and Farhan Saeed and Iqra Aziz‘s on-screen chemistry made their on-screen couple a massive success. Arsal and Jiya were cousins who were forced into a nikkah and most of their track covered how they tried to break free from this forced connection. Their very filmy and sweet love story was liked so much that viewers want to see them together on-screen again. The overall feel of this play and the way their characters were written definitely added to the charm. The fact that these two lived under the same roof and were always interacting with each other made their scenes a treat to watch. The viewers did not have to wait for them to be together since they were always with each other even when they couldn’t bear to see each others faces.Their nok jhok continued right till the end which was the best part of their track.
Samra and Sarang (Pukaar)
Yumna Zaidi and Zahid Ahmed as friends are at a great comfort level with each other and that is why every time they come together, they perform brilliantly and share an amazing on-screen chemistry. The first time they were seen in Zara Yaad Kar and this year in Pukaar. Even though they did not have a lot of scenes together but those few scenes where Samra and Sarang had conversations used to be the highlight of the episode. It is because of their chemistry that everyone was rooting for their characters ever since Pukaar began. The last episode of Pukaar was a treat where Samra and Sarang confessed love for each other, Yumna Zaidiand Zahid Ahmed made it cute and very romantic.
Aairah and Junaid (Khudgarz)
People fell in love with Aairah and Junaid not only because their characters were written and performed beautifully but also because both Amina Sheikh and Syed Jibran gave their characters such a beautiful treatment that all those moments that they shared seemed even more special and heartfelt. Every time Junaid and Aairah came together, there was this vibe about them which made them look perfect together and the credit goes to Amina Sheikh and Syed Jibran for elaborating it beautifully that two people who had nothing to do with each other became fell so much in love that they could not live without one another.
Abeer and Raheel (Khudgarz)
Again, Abeer and Raheel were a result of an intelligent writing but to see Mansha Pasha and Salman Saeed together in one frame turned out to be a treat for the viewers of Khudgarz. Their scenes were cute and casual which were acted brilliantly by Mansha Pashaand Salman Saeed. Their relationship was being rooted for because of the situation that Abeer was faced with and the way Raheel not only loved her but chose to treat her with respect. All of those conversations that they had before and after marriage brought a smile to our face because there was so much truth and reality in it. They both looked amazing together and we wish we get to see them sharing screen again.
Naina and Zaid (Woh Mera Dil Tha)
Naina and Zaid were two of the most meaningful and beautifully etched-out characters this year. The way their paths met and the manner in which their character development was covered was number one reason why this on-screen couple is simply unforgettable. Sami Khanand Madiha Imam‘s undeniable on-screen chemistry and the way they translated these characters on-screen made their scenes the only reason why most viewers tuned into the show. Although this drama had other side tracks too but it was Zaid and Naina’s love story that made the viewers tune into it every week. Even with all the ups and down these two faced the viewers rooted for them right till the end. Zaid and Naina’s love story was simply beautiful and extremely poignant. Sami Khan and Madiha Imam always create magic whenever they appear on screen together but this love story was quite different from everything else they have done so far.
Which on-screen couple was your favorite this year? Please share your thoughts in the comments section.
Baba Jani Episode 9 Story Review – Asfand continues to be a one-of-a-kind hero who is wise and caring at the same time. Asfand’s sisters on the other hand get on your nerves, Najiba is more annoying than everyone else and her scenes can easily be forwarded because they are more or less the same in every episode.
Sadia, Nimra and Asfand’s Heart-Warming Relationship
The relationship these three individuals share is touching and their scenes are a treat to watch. Nimra is gradually getting more comfortable around Asfand. The way Asfand showed his love for Nimra was sweet and the manner in which Sadia thanked him every time was also really nice. Savera Nadeem’s expressions were brilliant in this episode because there were so many scenes in which she had to express how Sadia was feeling through her expressions. So far, Sadia has been shown as an intelligent woman but she also seems to be falling for Naila’s trap. Naila understand that a woman in Sadia’s situation will naturally have a lot of insecurities therefore she is doing whatever she can to trigger them. Sadia has also been shown as a simple woman therefore she will in the next episode do what Naila asked her to. Once again, I hope Asfand’s reaction will prove to be the reason why her confidence is restored. Asfand, Sadia and Nimra’s relationship dynamics have been covered convincingly in all these episodes. Sadia and Asfand both are likeable characters and it is not difficult to understand Nimra’s situation. Madiha Imam is absolutely brilliant in this role and Faysal Qureshi has done complete justice to his character as well.
More Family Politics
The family politics in this drama continues to be the same in every episode. The sisters keep on coming up with new plans to prove to Asfand that Sadia is not as sincere with him as he thinks. Their scenes should have been chopped down. Asfand’s reactions however are always a breath of fresh air. We continuously watch leading men in dramas being manipulated by either their mothers, sisters or wives therefore watching a man who has learned his lesson and does not fall for the manipulation is definitely pleasing to watch. The fact that Asfand wasn’t always like this and he learned from his mistake makes his character more human as well as likable. Najiba once again tried to create a misunderstanding between Asfand and Sadia, it did seem like perhaps this time Asfand will fall for the trap but on the other hand he once again showed that he was capable of judging scenarios himself.
The Weak Points
The timeline was seriously confusing in this episode. Did it cover an entire day or two days? It was difficult to understand when the birthday started and at what time it ended. Apart from this, Najiba’s scenes really should be chopped down because they are highly repetitive. The scene in the restaurant could have been shot more convincingly because it looked like they were all sitting in someone’s dining area. The phone call to Nasir looked “fake” – impossible to connect to – since he has been completely missing in the past few weeks.
The Strengths
Baba Jani is not faultless but it definitely deserves due credit for showing a man in a different light, that is its main strength and the reason why I tune into this drama every week. Usually the writers use a foolish and gullible hero as an easy way to take the story forward therefore I truly appreciate the fact that Baba Jani offers something completely different and does so convincingly. Savera Nadeem and Faisal Qureshi look great together and their character too are extremely likable. I was not expecting Savera Nadeem’s role in the drama to be so substantial therefore that has really been a pleasant surprise. I also feel that the real story has not even started yet, it will start when Asfand has to take up the role of Baba Jani for good. Mehwish will return in Asfand’s life at some point, that is also something to look forward to especially because Asfand blames himself now for ruining her life. Looking forward to watching what this drama has in store for us!
The Preview
The preview of the next episode showed that Sadia decides to get a makeover and her sister in laws make fun of her. It also showed Saqib harassing Nimra – will Asfand finally put his foot down and ask Saqib to leave?
