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Salman Ahmed Gets Criticized On Mastung Blast Remark
A suicide bomber targeted the political corner meeting of the Balochistan Awami Party (BAP) candidate on Friday. The death toll has crossed 200 and many are critically injured. As the nation mourns it’s countrymen former Junoon bassist Salman Ahmed’s thoughts on the matter caused an outrage on Twitter and otherwise. In a tweet, the musician wrote the lyrics of his song Junoon se and termed the deaths of the Pakistanis a ‘qurbani’ while seeking azaadi.
Junoon sey aur ishq sey milti Hai Azadi, Qurbani ki bahon mein milti hai Azadi . https://t.co/dupQtzCKfc
— Salman Ahmad (@sufisal) July 13, 2018
Ahmed was schooled by many on how the Mastung blast was massacre and not a necessary sacrifice for the greater good.
Salman bhai aap apni jaan qurban kar dein mulk k liye i promise i will vote pti.
— Hassan Cheema (@mediagag) July 13, 2018
Totally irrelevant
U have completely lost your mind— Irza Khan (@irzakhaan) July 14, 2018
is he mad ? what kind of freedom struggle were those poor ppl pursuing ? this is terrorism and stop glorifying death , esp from your drawing room
— High (@talkingcurves) July 13, 2018
Easy to tweet about "qurbani" while sitting in New York & when ur political party is playing on an engineered pitch. Aap nay kiya qurbani di hai? https://t.co/11bj3EExHL
— Maheen Usmani (@MaheenUsmani) July 13, 2018
But even after much backlash, Ahmed defended his stance. He then tweeted his song and wrote, “Comparing shaheeds of today with the spirit of Jinnah’s Azadi. The psychology of martyrdom: making the ultimate sacrifice in the name of a cause.”
Comparing shaheeds of today with the spirit of Jinnah's Azadi. https://t.co/XC5T4VjGBw
— Salman Ahmad (@sufisal) July 13, 2018
Twitter schooling wasn’t enough and we do not know what it would take for this politically active musician to realize that martyrdom is when someone dies fighting for something unlike those citizens who were only attending a political meeting totally unaware of what awaited them was death. It’s not martyrdom sir it’s massacre. Not a necessary sacrifice needed for a better tomorrow but an utter security failure.
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Celebrities Mourn For Mastung Victims!
When the whole country was sunk in a political frenzy, a huge tragedy hit us again. Mastung was bathed in the blood of our brothers. More than 128 people lost their lives in a suicide attack including a patriotic leader Nawabzada Siraj Raisani who fetched a World Record for Pakistani by making the longest flag in 2017. Our celebrities were also deeply shaken by the tragedy as they mourn the loss of their brethren:
This has not only taken 128 individuals but it is a dilemma of 128 families who will never forget the 13th of July. May Allah grant Jannah to the departed and peace to those who are left behind. And may Allah make our country safe that we do not hear any of this news ever again!
The Hocane Clan Give Two Cents On Nawaz Sharif’s Arrest!
The whole country was in a frenzy after former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and his daughter Maryam Nawaz were sentenced in the corruption charges. His son in law is already in jail and the two came back on Friday amid a lot of protests going on in Punjab. The Hocane sisters, as well as Urwa’s husband Farhan Saeed, have always been very open about their political opinions. The trio took to Twitter and shared their two cents on the situation:
Do you agree with their opinions as they are among a small number of celebrities who openly talk about their political inclinations? Share in comments!
Syra And Shahroz Perform On A Friend’s Wedding!
Syra Yusuf and Shahroz Sabzwari are a couple who always enjoy their surroundings and have a good time as a couple as well as a family. They attended the wedding ceremony of a friend and danced to the beats. Here are the pictures and videos from the ceremony:
Syra looked pretty throughout the ceremony:
Woh Mera Dil Tha Episodes 10 – 14 – Review
In these 5 weeks, the schedule of this drama changed over and over again and I had a difficult time keeping up with it! I was also waiting for ARY to finally decide what time and day they want to air this play so that I can finally catch up and review all the episodes together. A great deal happened in these 5 weeks and even after so many weeks Zaid and Naina continue to be the best part of this drama. The supporting characters and actors have an important role to play in the story but they are not always impressive and there are times when they keep you wondering as well. Naina’s character went through a major transformation in these episodes. Initially, she decided she needed to do the bare minimum in order to buy herself some time till she could finally figure out what she needs to do. Madihah Imam translated every emotion Naina went through in these episodes effortlessly. The writer has also shown the difficulties Naina faced in Zaid’s house and how ultimately she manages to fit in convincingly.
It is also good to see that Naina and Zaid haven’t fallen in love with each other just yet but they have learned to live with each other for completely different reasons. Naina and Zaid’s valima was covered really well, the way they feel awkward around each other and Zaid’s attitude in particular was shown realistically. He could not stand to be around Naina and he didn’t even try to make his behavior socially acceptable. Naina too was not surprised or disappointed when Saba came and told her that Zaid loved her. When Zaid said to Naina that he was not going to sleep on the sofa like heroes do in the movies reminded me of Dillagi! Mohid and Zaid surely are world apart but while I absolutely loved Mohid’s character, I find Zaid’s character interesting too.
Zaid is greedy and selfish but Sami Khan’s performance makes you look forward to his scenes. Also, Zaid’s character is intriguing and somehow I don’t find myself judging him too much! Zaid decided to meet Naina’s mother when Naina wasn’t feeling well and he made the most of this meeting. He got a job through her connections and access to Naina’s bank account too. He paid Naina’s tuition fee with her own money but Naina felt like he was doing her a huge favour and therefore tried to put in some effort to please him. This turn in events was amusing. Naina’s character and the role she played in the latest episode reminded me of Dina’s character from Teri Meri Kahani. Naina has gradually changed herself and is doing whatever she can to help Shabana too. While Zaid is a thankless manipulator, Naina acknowledges every little thing which Zaid’s family does for her. Zaid’s father’s character played an important role in making his wife and daughter understand Naina situation and has been supportive throughout. Arham also found out about Naina’s wedding but he is not back just yet. In this episode, it seemed like Arham’s father felt bad about what he did.
Woh Mera Dil Tha has an interesting story, Sami Khan and Madiha Imam also keep on giving you a reason to tune into this drama. There were a few continuity bloopers in these episodes but overall the director has done a decent job. However, the production values and some of supporting actors are the weakest link in this play. This drama could have been far more enticing and appealing if it was visually pleasing as well. The preview of the next episode showed that Naina’s mother will now gift her a car as well and it is quite likely that her father might forgive her some time soon too.
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Comedy And Patriotism-The Sale Points?
Yes, the industry is growing and we are seeing a number of movies coming out month after month. Pakistani cinema has gone years without any aesthetic and we came to a point when people around the world didn’t even know that Pakistanis make films too. A drastic change came after the release of Bilal Lashari’s Waar. People again started looking up towards cinemas. New filmmakers came up with a fresher approach towards the art and many films got a huge response from the audience. We have reached a point where four Pakistani movies were screened on Eid ul Fitr. But where are we content wise? This has become a huge question mark. I know we are a relatively new industry since the earlier position of the cinema was destroyed. So, I am not saying that we will get Godfather or Shawshank Redemption in the very start. Our drama industry is the prime example of our country’s talent. But unfortunately, the same prowess is not very visible in our films yet. The only two genres visible in the recent films are comedy and patriotism. I love both of these and has my picks from both but there are thousands of stories out there that could become good movies. Here is what we are getting right now from our flourishing industry: Comedies: We around the globe are surrounded by chaos. People are in turmoil financially as well as geographically. We see blood and death and don’t even get sad for more than an hour about it, such is the magnitude of this ongoing chaos. It has desensitized people but at the same time has ditched them into darkness. At this point, comedies provide people with a chance to shed the burden off their shoulders for a few hours. This proves as a huge reason for people becoming attracted more towards this genre. But we have kind of gone into an overdose. A good satire which has a message or a central theme is not what are comedies usually go for. There are stupid jokes sometimes even touching the line of obscenity which we mostly see in our comedies. There is no central story most of the time and sometimes these movies are just an amalgam for two or three Bollywood and Hollywood movies. Jawani Phir Nahin Aani was a movie which seemed got its central idea from Hangover (Hollywood) and Masti (Bollywood). Mehrunissa V Lub U was also a comedy which had so many double meaning jokes that it was extremely annoying to even watch it alone, let alone with family. And the movie’s central idea was, well, a try to spread awareness about cleanliness. Na Maloom Afraad 2 was also not up to par content-wise. Actor In Law is a film which actually portrayed the gist of a true comedy. It was a perfect satire with good jokes and something which most of our films forget while their scripts are being finalized: A STORY! 
We still are getting a huge influx of comedies with 7DMI and Na Band Na Baraati released just now on Eid and Teefa In Trouble about to release on the 20th of July. The two biggest releases of the year Load Wedding and Jawani Phir Nahi Ani 2 are also comedies. All in all, this is the biggest genre we have right now with quantity over quality indeed. Patriotism: People fell in love with Waar. The film made over 20 crores in Pakistan in times when no one went to cinemas for a Pakistani film. This again started a trend of making films that bubbles up feelings of patriotism in the audience. A desperate sequel of Waar called Yalghaar came out. It was an amalgam so many story tracks that all it was relying to succeed on was the patriotism of the audiences. Azaadi is a recent example of the high ticket value of patriotism. Despite the small number of shows and not really a very positive response to its trailer, the film was earning equal to 7DMI which had Pakistan’s biggest star Mahira Khan as its lead. 
Another huge release scheduled for Eid ul Adha; Parwaaz Hai Junoon is also a patriotic film that will shed light on the life and sacrifices of Pakistani Airforce. Sherdil starring Armeena Rana Khan and Mikaal Zulfiqar is also a movie based on Airforce. So, we still have more and more movies coming out of this genre. The Others: Many good films have come out which not got that much of a hype. They were good and deserved more attention but didn’t get that much. Shah is such an example. It was a great movie, a beautiful biopic but it didn’t join the list of the bigwigs. The same thing happened to Motorcycle Girl which was a different story. Mah e Mir, Maalik (a different kind of patriotic) and Arth are also some films which did not get much appreciation in the sense some movies like Mehrunissa got. They were better than Wrong No. and even Parchi but were not really appreciated by the audience. 
Seems like the only two genres selling in Pakistan right now are Patriotic and Comedy. Many thoughtless and copied stories are coming out constantly which at the end of the day do not hold the attention of the audience after the first weekend. Do you agree with these two genres being cashed upon in Pakistan right now? Share in comments!
Zun Mureed Episode 20 Review – Strong Messages
Tonight’s episode of Zun Mureed yet again showed the impact Tabbbasum’s teachings on her students and how this was affecting her relationship with her brother. Tabbasum found relief in teaching the younger generation to not make the mistakes she did even when she was going through the lowest period of her life. Every episode has a new lesson and message for all the young girls out there and also those women who are suffering in silence. This drama continues to be realistic because the writer has been really honest when it comes to showing how difficult it is for a woman to stand against all odds. This episode put forward the message that women should help each other take a stand for what is right and raise their voice against injustice. I truly appreciate the way the writer has conveyed all these beautiful and apt messages and I still feel that even with its slow pace and repetition Zun Mureed continues to be a much better play than all those done-to-death dramas which promote clichés. Having said that, some of the scenes in this episode were difficult to sit through. The fact that Rubina isn’t reliable and is definitely not the ideal person to look after the children has been well-established by now and this part of the drama should be wrapped up. She shouldn’t be getting so much screen time because most of these are filler scenes which could easily have been chopped down.
In this episode, Tabbasum’s brother tries to convince her that she should somehow stop this divorce from happening. Although, right now Tabbasum doesn’t feel too “strong” but she isn’t confused any more about what she wants. (meta-calculator.com) Her conversation with Sidra helps her understand things better and she also gets a chance to analyze her own situation when she is teaching the girls. The writer has also shown that a teacher can play an important role in educating her students in such a manner that they are more informed about their rights. I find Tabbasum’s nieces’ discussions with their mother very interesting too because every time these girls say something it is simple yet more sensible than everything their mother has to say. Once again through their scenes the viewers were shown why the parents and guardians would be more comfortable teaching their daughters rules which are more in line with our social norms. It was funny watching a woman who completely controls her husband and is totally capable of brainwashing other men (Abid) telling her daughters that women should do whatever their husbands and in laws want once they are married!
I also really like the way it has been shown that how the absence of a responsible mother affects children’s lives. One really important message in this episode, which I completely agree with was that children shouldn’t be allowed to watch news channels and grown ups shouldn’t discuss issues which don’t concern children in front of them. This happens in our households all the time and most often people don’t even think about the repercussions. Sajjad’s boss told him off once again, this particular aspect of the story has also been well-established therefore this track also needs to be move forward. The viewers perfectly understand now the flaws in his personality and the reasons behind them. . I am waiting for the time when Sajjad will realize how wrong he was and still very interested in Tabbasum’s journey. I must say that I feel for the children more than anyone else at this point.
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Supermodel Amna Babar Faces Harassment!
Harassment is a dilemma in our society. No matters where you stand, where you work and what kind of a person you are. It has reached to a point that you can get harassed only on breathing. Supermodel Amna Babar also faced this situation and she shared her feelings on Instagram:
Amna’s question is every woman’s question who feels scared to go out. Who faces harassment while shopping or working. Strong legislation is needed to stop these incidents.
We hope things get better in our country and it becomes a safe place for our women!
Teefa In Trouble – Best Music Album
One of the most anticipated movie of this year is Ali Zafar and Maya Ali starrer Teefa In Trouble. Where it’s trailer has raised the bar high, it’s songs have crossed Million views and have been trending in Pakistan.
Recently Teefa In Trouble’s audio Jukebox was released and believe me this is the best music album of the Pakistani movies of recent time after Punjab Nahi Jaungi. The film has 6 songs and all of them beautiful to the core.
So, here I am rating the beautiful songs of Teefa In Trouble’s music album.
1- Nahin Jaana:
Nahin Jaana is a traditional Punjabi Wedding song composed by Shani Arshad and sung by Asma Abbas. I am in love with the melodious voice of Asma, beautiful composition and very touchy lyrics. I am sure that this song is going to be played on our Weddings from now on.
Sora Ni Sora Dil Da Khora
Utoon Mitha Te Wichon Kora
Main Aday Naal Nai Jaana
Asma Abbas you have won over me!!! <3
2- Chan Ve:
Chan Ve’s music is composed by Ali Zafar and is sung by none other than Ali Zafar himself along with Aima Baig. The best part about this one is its’s light music and beautiful lyrics. Ali Zafar and Aima have sung it beautifully though I wish that they should have given Aima a few more lines.
Chan Ve’s video has also been released which has now more than 8M views.
Main Dil Rakhaan Saanbh Tere Lai
Mera Har Song Tere Lai
Raatan Long Tere Lai
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qvqyHS-Rycs
3- Ishq Nachaunda:
Ishq Nachanda is the song that takes you to another world completely. Music composed by Ali Zafar & Baqar Abbas and sung by Ali Zafar, this song has very very deep lyrics. It’s composition and lyrics resemble very much to Aplus’ Main Mar Gai Shaukat Ali’s OST (Okhay Painday Lammiyan Ne Rawan Ishq Dian) also sung by Ali Zafar. This is the song that takes you to another world whenever you hear it. Simply Beautfiul!!!!
Sajjan Russ Gae Shaman Paiyan
Dil Diyan Gallan Dil Wich Raiyan
Akhiyan Rowan Dil Ghabraway
Ishqa Teri Samajh Na Away
Ik Zindagi Te Dard Hazaar
Ishq Nachaunda Yaar, Ishq Nachaunda Yaar……
4- Sajna Door:
Sajna Door is composed by Ali Zafar and Danyal Zafar and sung by Aima Baig & Ali Zafar. This song has the feeling of Ali Zafar’s old songs in it. It starts with Aima Baig’s English vocals ( and she has done that part brilliantly!!). It has beautiful composition and is a must listen indeed!!!
Sajna Door Teriyan Raahwan
Takkan Vey Meriyan Bahwaan
Mann Vich Tu Rehnda
Kyun Nai Kuj Kehnda
5- Item Number:
So this Non- Item Number ‘Item Number’ is composed by Naqash Haider and Ali Zafar and sung by Ali Zafar & Aima Baig. The party song has been trending on #1 on YouTube in Pakistan and has 5.9M views by now. It will make you dance for sure!!
Mere Dil Ka Le Gya Chan
Woh Jacky Chan Ka Fan
Thora Gora Thora Tan
Oh Waah Waah Waah Oye!!
Watch it here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5eVEiOE5Z4A
6- Butt Sahab:
So Butt Sahab is sung and composed by Ali Zafar and is the only song of Teefa In Trouble that I didn’t like. Maybe it’s because that the song is about one of the characters of the film or because I am not a fan of rap.
THE JUKEBOX
So here is the Audio Jukebox. Listen to all of these melodious songs and I am sure you all will love them too.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M_kEYJiId7A
And do to tell me about your opinions in the comments section.
Shehzar Ali
(Pakistani Po 😉 )
Kaptaan To Release In 2018!
Kaptaan: The Making Of A Legend is a film based on the life of cricketer turned politician Imran Khan. The film will show his personal struggles and achievements. Abdul Manan plays Imran Khan while Saeeda Imtiaz in the biopic. The film has been delayed several times since being announced.
Kaptaan will finally be releasing this year as the film is in for the final edit. Previously it was announced to get released in 2013. From Imran Khan’s journey when he won the world cup to building Shaukat Khanum and becoming the chancellor of Bradford, his achievements have been portrayed in the film. People will also get to watch his relationship with Jemima Khan and his rise as a political leader.
The release date will be announced soon and Kaptaan will hit the cinemas in 2018. Are you excited for this one? Share your thoughts!
Pukaar Last Episode Review – A Happy Ending!
Awww the last episode of Pukaar was sweet & I liked the way everything was addressed. I am glad that despite the extremely slow pace & the over dosage of flashbacks, Pukaar got a complete ending where all the things were given a proper closure without leaving a room for anything to be covered!
One of the best things of this episode was an end that Zamani met. She was made to pay for what she did – better late than never! Sultan & Tashfeen mourned the loss of their son Fahad & did realize that he never wanted to become a part of this political system that Sultan was running in his hometown. It did end up being the reason why Fahad died & both Sultan & Tashfeen knew that. It wasn’t surprising that Tashfeen showed up for a couple of seconds in this last episode because her role wasn’t important – just like her character. I also feel that Jia Ali was wasted in this drama & failed to leave a mark despite trying really hard.
Sultan assured Samra that Qasim belonged to her. This was his way of apologizing to her for all that she went through in his house where he just couldn’t protect her from the atrocities thrown her way. Rehan Sheikh did the best he could with this one dimensional character of Sultan but then that’s expected from an actor of his calibre.
It turned out that Laali Ma was basically aik bezti ki maar but having said that, it is worth mentioning that in a very brief conversation it was nicely elaborated how young widows in feudel setting are usually treated, where their urge to get settled again is suppressed & they are expected to become the torch bearer of family’s dignity. I also liked how Laali Ma admitted that she could not tolerate a girl who questioned her every step of the way, who was basically a newly wed – something which does tend to make ladies like Laali Ma envy their newly married daughters in law. Everything that Laali did was basically a reflection of her jealousy against Samra & then a chain reaction of everything that she herself endured when she got widowed, but it was good that she admitted & apologized for everything but I wish Samra had insulted her earlier so that this drama could’ve ended earlier too!
Finally, Samra overcame the guilt that she felt right from the beginning of her relationship with Sarang. Samra continuously labelled it as a betrayal against Fahad but then, even though dramatic, the entire scene was nicely done where Fahad communicates with her & talks her out of getting divorced. Even though they made it dramatic but it still had a touch of reality to it that those departed do tend to guide their loved ones through dreams!
Finally, Samra said it. I liked that they just didn’t end the drama by showing that Samra chose not to get divorced, in fact she worded her feelings & was the first one to admit that she was in love with Sarang. Obviously, he gave her plenty of reasons to fall in love with him & I am glad she did. Their chemistry was amazing & it was nice to see how comfortable Yumna Zaidi & Zahid Ahmed looked with each other on-screen.
Even though the story of this drama was predictable right from the beginning, there was something that kept the viewers coming back to it. I honestly believe that 16-18 episodes were enough for a story like Pukaar because the content wasn’t new. The unnecessary usage of flashbacks & extremely slow pace did at times made this drama a task to tune to but I will let it slide considering all’s well when it ends well. For me, the best thing about this drama was Sarang’s character. It was nice to see a positive soul with a positive outlook on life in the middle of so much of negativity. Zahid Ahmed did the best he could but I so wish he hadn’t just sat on the makeup chair without an input allowing the so-called MUA’s do their own thing because they well & truly messed his look with unnecessary amount of makeup which did affect his character’s personality – thanks to a well-written, well-conceived character & even better acting that Zahid Ahmed was able to save himself as well as Sarang. Yumna Zaidi did really well in terms of acting but now when the drama has ended, I don’t feel any connection with Samra’s character & I am happy at the happy ending only for Sarang’s sake. Anyways, please share your thoughts!
Keep Supporting,
Cheers,
Zahra Mirza.
Noor Bukhari Denies All Marriage Rumours
This isn’t the first time Noor Bukhari has had to address rumors regarding her marriage but anyway here is what she has to say. Last month, Bushra and Noor were spotted performing Umrah together. The PTI chairman was also present in the Holy city of Makkah along with his delegates, which included Noor’s former husband Aoun Chaudhry as well. Rumours started spreading like wildfire when photos of Bushra and Noor surfaced across social media. Many claimed that Noor was all set to tie the knot with Khawar after Bushra suggested her to do so. However, the former actor has denied all such claims.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BkAb79ag7Fh/?utm_source=ig_embed
Noor explained,
“I am surprised by the interest that everyone is showing in my marriage – that too with a man who is my father’s age. How can I marry a man that is old enough to be my father?”
She continued,
“Nowadays, whenever I attend any public event or family gathering, people keep associating me with Khawar and wish me luck for my marriage to him. I don’t understand why they don’t realise that the man is a lot older than I am and I cannot be with such a man.”
https://www.instagram.com/p/Bk5v2LEAxQd/?taken-by=realnoorbukhari
She further added,
“I want to clarify that I have no plans of getting married yet. In the past, whenever I tied the knot, I told the media and the public. I never had to hide it from anyone even though people in the showbiz industry tend to conceal such matters.”
Se concluded by adding,
“If anyone is interested in my marriage or my well-being, please associate my name with someone who is young and suitable instead of Khawar.”
The former actress also made it clear that her daughter is growing and right now she is her only priority. She also clarified that she is leading a happy life ever since she left show business and that she doesn’t plan on returing to TV unless it is for a religious program.
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Haara Dil Episode 14 Review — More Death
So episode fourteen is here and oh how grim! It’s like the Grim Reaper has seen Abrar house and has decided not to leave it, he came, he saw, he stayed. The last episode ended with Fizza calling Momina but this episode didn’t reveal what the conversation was about. Contrary to my prediction Arham did show up at the coffee house to tell Momina that he will welcome her and Sami gladly in his life but as it turned out Momina never wanted Arham to accept her condition. She either deliberately suggested this idea because she was sure that Arham will not comply or it was something that Fizza said that made Momina change her mind afterwards. Either way it looks like Arham has had enough and there is no way he is going back to Momina after this rejection.
The next day when Arham shows up at the dining table he is pretty worked up and it is evident from the dark circles around his eyes; suggestive of how tired he is and probably symbolizing his defeat for he finally agrees to marry Fizza. Arham will be leaving for Dubai soon and the idea is to get him engaged before that but he makes it clear that he isn’t ready for marriage just yet which is smart of him. Marrying Fizza out of spite for Momina would have hurt Arham more than it would have hurt Momina.
In a rather grim turn of events Abrar is killed by a couple of petty phone snatchers. Surprisingly one of the snatchers is none other than the one and only not so good for anything Qasid. Now this part was a bit extra. It is so insulting when a writer over-explains something considering the audience is dumb and that is what happened when Abrar removed the cloth off of one of the snatcher’s face to reveal that it was Qasid and instead of just getting shocked and dying right there he had to add that overly used dramatic “QASID! TUM?”
Later the police finds out that there was a CCTV camera right at the street corner where Abrar was killed so it looks like Qasid doesn’t have much chance of escaping. I lauded the actor playing Qasid for his acting in the last episode but this time he was a bit of a disappointment. Being at your Khalu’s funeral the one that you actually killed but no one knows about it and consoling your Khala while getting interrogated by police there is so much potential in the scenario he is in right now but he didn’t avail any of that screen time well. He is not a professional killer and what he did was done in the spur of the moment he is clearly scared but it is too obvious yet very poorly done.
Abeer is still on her college trip as such events unfold back home. She isn’t answering any calls, probably the teenage angst, but she has no idea how much she will regret doing it. I also lauded Seemi Pasha’s character Amtul in the last episode and writers keep jinxing everything I appreciate. Amtul is really mean to Momina when she calls to inform that her father is dead and even after hearing the news Amtul didn’t have it in her to say a single word of kindness to Momina which is downright callous and inhumane. She might be prejudiced but she is a human being in the end and no human is heartless enough to hang up on a young girl who just called you to inform that she has been orphaned, it is hard to buy.
They are about to get engaged but Arham is as cold toward Fizza as he was before so Fizza’s inclination to marry him anyway is something hard to understand, this can only be explained by the fact she is stubborn and just needs to own Arham for the sake of it.
Overall this episode had really heart wrenching scenes when Momina is mourning her dead father and Danish also did well in this one but some of it as usual was average. The show has started losing it’s uniqueness in the regard that characters are now being portrayed as evil and we are back to the “the world is black and white” routine and the same old raqeeb routine. I have said this before and I will say it again those evil characters are boring, prosaic and over used. The only thing that is keeping this show going are the on and off deaths and events like babies getting kidnapped.
In coming episode we will see the return of Abeer and some more details about this angry teenager’s college life. Till then stay tuned.
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Nida Yasir Faced Negative Comments on her Holiday Pictures in Switzerland
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Meri Gurya Episodes 3 & 4 Review – Highs and Lows!
These two episodes gave further insight into the personalities of all the central characters and their relationships with each other. It was just as disturbing as the first two episodes because it was shown in detail how a paedophile’s mind works. Dabeer’s scenes were the most frightening element of these two episodes. Mohsin Abbas Haider has once again nailed a character which isn’t easy to translate on screen. However, I must say that because lately we have seen a few really good dramas which highlighted the mindset of such sick people you can’t help but compare this drama with Udaari in particular and Dabeer’s character with that of Imtiaz. While Imtiaz was a more clever person who knew how to manipulate others and his personality characteristics definitely fit in more with the general profile of such criminals, there are certain aspects of Dabeer’s personality which are difficult to understand. It was shown that Dabeer always liked playing with dolls and still owned dolls, I am wondering how does this aspect of his personality fit in the whole picture and why is it considered “not normal” for a little boy to play with dolls. I feel that it would have made more sense if he kept these dolls to allure little girls as opposed to showing that because he played with girls as a child there was something wrong with him since he was little. I could be wrong but that is the impression I got from this scene.
Overall however the writer has intelligently conveyed how such people get all the details they need and the fact that this is someone who is really close to the family also hits home. In these two episodes, Dabeer made up his mind that Abida was going to be his next victim and he did whatever he could to get all the information he needed to execute his evil plan. All his interactions with Abida were terribly frightening and when Abida went missing I found myself hoping that she was still alive. I am glad that the writer didn’t rush things and I also hope that Abida is somehow saved in the upcoming episodes too. In these four episodes, Abida has been introduced as a sweet girl who unlike her sisters goes to a madrassah because the education there is for free. Although, she is the third girl her grandmother never wanted and wished she was a boy but she is also the one who is relatively closer to her since she doesn’t go to school and isn’t “liberal” like her sisters. The child actress playing Abida’s role has played her part really well. Sania Saeed’s acting as usual has been effortless and effective. She is convincing and likeable as a mother who does whatever she can for her daughters under the given circumstances. Safeena’s character is likeable but Sonya Hussyn’s hairdo and overall outlook isn’t up to the mark. This character could have been far more impressive had it been translated on screen differently. Having said that, it isn’t difficult connecting to the kind of relationship Safeena and Abida share and the genuine concern Safeena has not just for Abida but for everyone else too. Big Bang should give up this hairstyle for good, it didn’t look good on Saboor in Meeras and it doesn’t suit Sonya either. The production house is coming up with better stories but the supporting actors and the overall feel of their plays needs a makeover.
Although Safeena wanted Dabeer to divorce her whenever he could but now she has realized that she can fulfill her dream while being married to him therefore she has decided to make this relationship work. Dabeer’s withdrawn attitude around her made perfect sense. He was constantly planning his next step and thinking about all the information he had gathered so far. Safeena could tell that there was something wrong with him but she could never even imagine that the person who she thinks needs help, actually needs to be put behind bars. Dabeer mentioned that Jahan Ara’s father used to teach him Quran and he said so in a meaningful manner. I am wondering if he went through a traumatic experience in the past!
In this episode the viewers saw that Abida’s phupo Jahan Ara will ultimately end up “assisting” Dabeer without knowing it. Shehnaz’s close relationship with her daughters has been well established in these four episodes therefore it will be heart-wrenching watching her suffer in the upcoming episodes. The preview of the next two episodes was confusing and it was difficult to tell whether or not Dabeer will be able to execute his evil plan, which is definitely better than knowing exactly what will happen next! So far, Meri Gurya has been a decent watch and I am waiting to see how the story moves forward in the upcoming episodes. The way this drama shows that a murderer and rapist could be a seemingly harmless neighbor is yet another reminder that parents should not trust anyone with their children. Although, Udaari and Muqabil both gave the same message but I do feel that these things should be shown on television repeatedly since there are times when parents tend to overlook such aspects.
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Baydardi Epiosde 14 & 15 Audio Review in Urdu – Kahani Main Naya Mor
Baydardi Epiosde 14 & 15 Audio Review in Urdu – Kahani Main Naya Mor
Nadia Hussain Has Started “Woke Up Like This” Challenge!
Supermodel Nadia Hussain has introduced “Woke up like this challenge” in Pakistan. The model posted an unfiltered picture of her while she was also bare-faced. She is promoting self-love and confidence through this challenge. Nadia has nominated Mahira Khan, Ayesha Omar, Sjal Aly and Mawra Hocane to take the challenge as well. This is what Nadia posted: 
Though Mahira, Ayesha, Mawra and Sjal have yet to answer the call, Sahiba took to her Instagram and posted an unfiltered selfie of hers: 
Faysal Qureshi’s daughter Hanish Qureshi also took a part in this: 
What do you think of this challenge started by Nadia in Pakistan? Do you think others celebrities should post no-filter selfies to promote realness? Share in comments!
Ahad Raza Mir Gets A Heartwarming Wish From Sajal Aly
Ahad Raza Mir‘s debut film ‘Parwaaz Hai Junoon’ had it’s trailer launch recently in Karachi. Sajal Aly was seen standing next to the ‘Yaqeen Ka Safar’ co-star Ahad Raza all through the launch and she kept supporting him like any friend would.
Not just that Sajal penned a very heartwarming wish for him too. She took to her social media and wrote,
“I was forced into writing this congratulatory post, not only because of Ahad’s great reveal in Parwaaz Hai Junoon but mostly because of the spark I saw in his mother’s eyes.”
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She added,
“I can relate so much to this picture as this was my own mother rooting for me. Mother’s become your first fans, first love, first audience, first critics and only support system. So I have to tell you Ahad, we all may be proud of you but your mother is easily the proudest! Congratulations.”
Looks like this duo is as solid in real life together as they are in reel life. The reel-life couple will be coming back to share screen space with a period drama Aangan, which also stars Mawra Hocane, Ahsan Khan and others.
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Ishq Tamasha Episode 18 – Rushna Ki Saza – Audio Review in Urdu
Ishq Tamasha Episode 18 – Rushna Ki Saza – Audio Review in Urdu
Star-Studded PFFNY18!
The Pakistani ambassador to USA Maleeha Lodhi has organized the second Pakistan Film Festival, New York. She organized the first one in 2016 and again has come with another edition. It is a great initiative to promote Pakistani cinema in the world. Many prominent stars of the industry including Mahira Khan, Mehwish Hayat, Amina Sheikh and Mikaal Zulfiqar attended the event. Filmmakers Asim Abbasi and Nadeem Baig were also spotted. 
Cake, 7DMI, Parchi and Verna were screened on Day 1 while Day 2 saw the screenings of Na Band Na Baraati, Punjab Nahin Jaongi and Lala Begum. The festival is a great way to promote Pakistani cinema and a soft image of our country around the world.
Ishq Tamasha Episode 18 Review-Revenge Begins!
This episode has started Mehrab’s revenge spree against Rushna and one more thing it has established is YES! RUSHNA IS SUPER EVIL. Rushna got to know about Arham’s death in the very start and has no reaction to it. She was still indulged in her chocolate covered dreams. Mehrab has also become a constant confusion now. Not letting Rushna’s mother bring breakfast is his idea of taking revenge for his brother’ death? He didn’t even confide in his Phupho who has also suffered an immense loss. Her decision to leave Mehrab was the sanest scene in the whole episode.
Mirha bechari kya kare? Thanda paani pi maray! Yes, Mirha’s situation just reminded me of this nursery rhyme. She just started dreaming about her saviour (kidnapper) Mehrab and all her dreams were shattered in a second. Mehrab’s scheme of sending her back is also non-sensical. Pressurizing your wife to send Mirha back is not going to get Mirha her reputation. And Mirha was s settled in Mehrab’s house. Parr ye bhi Rushna le gayi!
Rushna is a mature girl who knows how to scheme, trap boys and insult anyone. So, she must behave like that too. Her whole behaviour after reaching Mehrab’s house was like that of a child. She had no interest left in Mehrab who was her dream prince. All she wanted was to redecorate and wander around the house. Most annoyingly, she did not even ask Mehrab that why his family does not know about their marriage? And why there are no preparations for a Walima. Rushna is still not miserable. She is still scheming and being a jerk. Hopefully, in the next few episodes, we could see her regretting her attitude.
The whole Palwasha episode is super-weird. The girl is a very good actress indeed but she is too young to get scoldings for Gajras and have affairs with her cousin who is too grown up for her I must add. Aqeela really needs to take a hold of her daughters. They are literally messing up the balance everywhere. And it is high time that Wahaj starts taking practical decisions instead of lounging around and throwing unnecessary sarcasm!
Main Khayal Hoon Kisi Aur Ka Episode 3 Review-Whateven!
This drama started like a high-speed roller coaster and deteriorated at the speed of the lightning. In just three episodes, the makers have forgotten what they were trying to go for. It started as a love triangle where two brothers fell for a single girl. Then we saw the scenario of adoption come into play. The adopted boy sacrificed his love for the sake of his mother’s satisfaction.
Dania is the worst I would say. First, you went blaming only Zaryab for the whole ordeal. She didn’t even try to take matters into her own hand. Then she is seen blaming Armaan. Armaan at least stuck with what he was going for. He divorced the girl and doesn’t want anything to do with her. But now the bechari Dania wants to keep living with a man who has divorced her. What kind of culture or mentality is being promoted here? Even if they wanted to show Dania as a bechari, they could have shown her ordeals after the divorce. But she is living with her ex-husband, making parathas for him. Like WHAT EVEN???
Zaryab and Armaan’s encounters are too childish to bear too. When you have already openly said woh tumhari biwi hai, then at least complete the conversation. And Armaan, a guy who divorced a girl in a second and has no regards for the society is waiting to talk openly about it with his brother. Why is he not cleaning up the mess? He didn’t ask Dania when he was divorcing her. So, why is he waiting for her approval to announce it?
The mother’s character is also so poorly etched out. She is trying to make Dania behave as Armaan’s mother or nanny rather than a life partner. At the same time, she is concerned about Zaryab’s marriage. If you loved Armaan so much and you knew he is such a sensitive soul, why you married him off to his brother’s girlfriend in the first place?
Moreover, the performances are so bad throughout this episode. Alamdaar needs serious work on his dialogue delivery as well as his expressions. Even Hareem seemed lost in all her scenes. The lack of depth has literally destroyed this drama in only the third episode.
Yes, many would say I have come harsher on it but they are showing a girl who wants to live with her ex-husband which is ridiculous!
Hareem Farooq Meets Justin Trudeau
On her latest trip to Canada the Parchi starlet had a chance to meet the Canadian Prime Minister Justice Trudeau. The actress deemed it as one of her peak career moments and described Trudeau to be as charming as the media claims.
Hareem Farooq took to her Instagram and penned,
“What a moment ‼️ An all time career high when I got to meet the charming and amazing @justinpjtrudeau as a part of my trip to Canada.”
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She went to add that the both conversed about how they can bridge the gaps between two countries through the entertainment industry and art,
“Had a talk about the entertainment industry of Pakistan and how we can work together on bridging the gaps between the two countries with collaborations of films, dramas, music and talent !!”
She further explained how much she loves her work and loves being an actress for this line of work brings great opportunities for her,
“Love my job as an actor and producer which opens such doors for me … and love my fans from all over the world whose unconditional love and support helps me keep pushing the boundaries for women in Pakistan.”
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Parwaaz Hai Junoon Trailer!
Parwaaz Hai Junoon is releasing on Eid ul Adha. The Hamza Ali Abbasi and Shaz Khan starrer is a tribute to Pakistan Airforce. The film also has Hania Amir, Kubra Khan, Ahad Raza Mir and Syed Shafaat among others. The trailer is finally out and is filled with music and action. Here watch it:
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Ghar Titli Ka Par Episode 25 Full Story Audio Review
Ghar Titli Ka Par Episode 25 Full Story Audio Review
Zun Mureed Episode 19 – Review
This latest episode of Zun Mureed showed how Tabbasum’s job and whatever she was teaching at the school affected her relationship with her brother and bhabhi. Her bhabhi is always looking for excuses to mock and criticize her therefore this latest development did not come as a surprise at all. Once again the writer highlighted how people get insecure when they feel that their daughters might feel so loved that they could set their standards a little too high which would make things difficult for them in the future. Everything shown in this latest episode was easy to relate to since in our society people generally do not give their daughters the kind of love and confidence which they give their sons. The notion that daughters shouldn’t be “spoiled” because once they get married they have to compromise is common even in affluent households run by women and men who don’t know any better.
In this episode once again Sajjad felt at ease because he was so sure that Rubina could run the house better than Tabbasum! Ignorance isn’t always a bliss because Sajjad will ultimately have to pay a big price for being so ignorant and arrogant. Right now it doesn’t look like he will change his stance or show some flexibility anytime soon! Rubina’s scenes were repetitive, she is doing more harm than good and she is also getting plenty of screen time! Some of Tabbasum’s dialogues tonight too were same as the ones we have heard before. It was however good to see Tabbasum not showing her vulnerabilities and feelings in front of people who couldn’t care less about how she felt. Fari’s role in this episode was positive too and her conversations with Tabbasum are the highlight of every episode. One thing which I don’t understand is that why does Bi Jaan not have a phone. If she can write, she can also message using a phone or dial a number and get in touch with either Sajjad or Maryam. Her disability in this respect doesn’t quite make sense. She has not shared how she feels about the new maid and what she has heard with anyone. Sajjad would probably not believe her any way but sharing these details with Maryam could help even though she too has her own limitations now but she could knock some sense into Sajjad.
Tabbasum got the first notification for divorce in this episode and her bhabhi and brother’s reaction was as dramatic as it could have been. All the conversations her bhabhi had with her husband revolved around the taboos attached to divorce and everything she said was indeed true. Once again the viewers were shown how a woman alone is judged in such circumstances and no one questions the man who gives the divorce. The preview of the next episode showed Maryam’s husband threatening her once again and it seems like things will most likely get worse for Maryam in the upcoming episode.
Zun Mureed has tons to offer but the story needs to pick up pace. This drama depicts realistically and in detail what a woman goes through when she decides to take a stand for herself. The script never goes off track but the story has really slowed down. I am looking forward to more interesting developments in the upcoming episodes.
Fawad Khan To Return To Pepsi Battle Of The Bands Stage
The third season of Pepsi Battle of the Bands is right around the corner. With the upcoming series set to premiere on air in about two weeks’ time, on July 15, to be precise, here’s what we know about it so far.
While it’s been confirmed that the judges for this season will include Fawad Khan, Meesha Shafi and Strings, sources revealed Aaroh vocalist Farooq Ahmed will also be appearing as a guest judge during the auditions rounds of the show. Meanwhile Vital Signs co-founder Shahi Hasan, who was part of the jury last year, will instead be taking on the new role of music producer this season.
This time, sources have revealed that Strings will be performing one of their biggest hits Hai Koi Hum Jesa, the signature track of their compilation album with the namesake title, which was released in 2003.
Fawad, besides making his return as part of the jury, will be performing again this year. This time, the Maula Jutt star, is set to perform alongside 17 musicians who will most likely be the contestants of the show.
Season three teaser is here courtesy Express Tribune.
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Rahat Fateh Ali Khan & Atif Aslam Team Up For ‘Namaste England’ Soundtrack
Singers Rahat Fateh Ali Khan and Atif Aslam will be lending their voice for the soundtrack of the upcoming Indan movie Namaste England.
According to Mumbai Mirror, Rahat has sung a new track for the Vipul Shah’s directed film starring Bollywood actors Arjun Kapoor and Parineeti Chopra.
Penned by Javed Akhtar, the track promises to be a masterpiece as Rahat’s previous hit Main Jahaan Rahoon from Namastay London.
While Aslam will be singing a song composed by Manan Shah and penned by Akhtar.
Speaking to the Indian publication, Manan said it was a pleasure working with the musician.
“It’s sheer pleasure to have recorded Tu Meri Main Tera with Rahat sahab, I’ve always been a big fan of his voice. The song was well-received. Our second association had to be a special one and what better than Namaste England.”
The composer added,
“We have tried a unique style which Rahat sahab has also explored for the first time. He was excited about singing something so new and fresh,”
While talking about Aslam, Shah said he adores the singer’s voice.
“Atif was always my first choice for Tere Liye. I adore his voice and he’s sung a quintessential romantic song. Javed sahab has written a wonderful song and it’s one of his personal favourites too.”
Namaste England will be released on 19 October 2018 worldwide.
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Pukaar Episode 25 Review – One Good Episode!
Ohkay so, this episode of Pukaar was definitely good because the truth was spoken & much needed reality checks were given. I am glad that this drama is ending next week & now when I look back, I feel it was an above average drama to tune to, with nothing new to the story but with a decent execution making it worthy of watching. However, if anyone wants to know whether they should invest their time in this drama, I’d be glad to let them know that while watching it, they should make fast forward option their best friend & they shall be fine!
Well well well, Samra came back with a bang but as much as I enjoyed the fact that she gave a piece of her mind to everyone, I was kind of annoyed that she actually proved to be a weakling who was now speaking only because she had a support of Sarang – a man! If I am not mistsken, Samra did tell Sarang that she was doing just fine without ‘him’ & his ‘support’ but she ended up contradicting herself. I would’ve been completely fine with this atttitude of Samra if she, before getting married had taken a stand for herself! She proved to be a weak girl who just couldn’t do anything for herself & needed someone to save her. I am totally fine with her & Sarang’s pairing too & everything that Sarang did for her & himself but if I speak about Samra only, I am not a fan of her character. Yes, I know she had no way out but then no one could’ve stopped her from voicing her rights, from holding her ground & from taking a stand for herself but she chose to give Laali Ma the edge to ruin her life & now she played & acted like a victim only because she knew she had a strong back? Even with all the dialogues that Samra threw Tashfeen & Laali’s way, I failed to see her as a strong woman who helped herself, because no, she didn’t! Sad to say that by the end of this journey, Samra turned out to be just another case of damsel in distress, a typical drama wali bechari who couldn’t overcome her bechargi & pretty much lost her voice when she was single!
Well, Tashfeen once again didn’t disappoint me because she once again proved how irrational & small minded she is but then Samra didn’t bother about her because in reality, Tashfeen herself has been shaking because of Amna’s arrival. Tashfeen was trying hard to belittle Sarang but he outdid her & then the rest is history!
Sarang’s conversation with Sultan set him straight but then it is commendable that Sarang set the ground even before coming back & it was only because of that press conference & his statements that he passed about Sultan, that he was now standing in that Haveli saying everything that he wanted to. Sarang didn’t say anything wrong because it is a fact that Sultan faked his illness to bring him here only for his selfish political reasons. Samra & Sarang set everyone straight but then Laali Ma couldn’t take it as may be this was the first time someone spoke the truth & showed her a mirror. Also, it was funny that a man of Sultan’s stature was sitting helplessly when Samra was being rude to Laali Ma!
Another reason why I sound so ticked off by Samra is that she flew high relying on Sarang but then in person chose to be all egoistic about her relationship with him, once again telling him that she wants to part ways with him? She definitely is all over the place & seems scattered brained to me because she on her own was unable to do anything but now when she came back to let everyone know that she became this wonder woman after becoming Mrs. Sarang, she was thinking on the lines of getting divorced? I am sure Laali & Zamani put her through a lot of mental torture & she lost a bit of her sanity in the course of it but then where’s her rationality? Samra got married to Sarang after thinking things through, she also knows that he loves her & has done enough already to prove it so she she stop acting all high & mighty about the fact that she can survive without him & will be fine on her own because even she knows, that’s not true!
Anyways, my sincere advice to the makeup artists of this drama is that they should consider some other career option because whatever they did on the actors’ faces in the name of makeup in this drama is atrocious. I don’t remember watching a drama where the makeup was this bad that it made these actors look like caricatures. Real bad job I say & for that reason, as much as I like Sarang’s character I couldn’t concentrate on his acting, dialogues or anything because I couldn’t take my eyes off his orange eyeshadow & purple lip tint, my goodness!!! Also, the editors should go easy on Hue/Saturation option too while editing the drama because it is no fun seeing Rehan Sheikh in blue moustache. Anyways, please share your thoughts!
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Haara Dil Episode 13 Review — Predictable
So episode 13 is here and nothing unexpected happened. The typical step-mom routine is so prosaic and unimaginative it is hard to see past that. To some extent what made this episode more bearable was Fehmi’s nephew Qasid’s visit to Abrar’s house. The actor who plays Qasid really captures the essence of his character and is an absolute treat to watch. No surprises there he visits Abrar’s place to meet his khala and is met by Abeer instead. They have a pretty fiery first encounter and right after that he shows his interest in marrying Abeer. Partly because he likes her and partly because that way he can exploit Abrar’s money easily.
The other refreshing part was Hamna. Hamna is friendship goals honestly, she arranges for Arham and Momina to meet because she knows both of them are suffering and being a friend she can’t just watch them suffer silently. So she arranges a surprise meet up for them so they can talk things out. Momina suggests that if Arham must marry her he would have to accept her and Sami because she can not trust Fehmi or anyone else with Sami and it looks like this is more than what Arham bargained for. Momia has given Arham a 24 hour deadline so we will find out in the next episode for sure.
On Amtul and Fizza’s front there weren’t any new developments except Fizza calls Momina and we will find out in the next episode what for. Abeer continues to be the rebel and it is fun to watch. She overhears Fehmi pitching the idea of marrying Abeer to her nephew Qasid and she is furious so furious that even Fehmi gets a fright from her.
In the morning Abeer is gone apparently for the college trip that Abrar forbade her from going on but after the eavesdropping the night before there is no surety if she will ever come back home.
The bond between Sami and Momina is becoming more and more stronger while the same bond is making the bond between Arham and Momina more and more weaker. It is refreshing that even after seeing Arham and Fizza together on a friend’s wedding Momina isn’t sore. It is stimulating for once to see a couple that is not so insecure that they can not even stand to look their partner hanging out with someone else.
Over all this episode was average but had its’s moments. Arham’s character is so far very deep but Danish Taimoor’s acting isn’t exactly doing justice to it. The way he struggles with his mother’s authority but doesn’t give in so easily at the same time he kind of knows what he wants from his life and that is something at this age. Seemi Pasha plays Amtul really well the way she gets agitated every time her authority is challenged is beautiful.
In the coming episode we will be witnessing some major twists and turns so stay tuned.
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Apparently Ali Zafar Is Targeting Faris Shafi!
Everyone is familiar with the on-going feud between singers Ali Zafar and Meesha Shafi. After the later accused Ali of sexual harassment, the case is in court. The news is that the things have taken a toll on the career of Meesha’s brother now.
Apparently, Ali Zafar contacted Patari, a music streaming app to lower the number of the track of Faris Shafi on their latest tracks list. Patari has been in immense bad light since the charges of sexual harassment came forward against their ex-CEO Khalid Bajwa. Khalid Bajwa had stepped down and was facing an audit but things were not so smooth as Bajwa was said to be still involved in all matters.
Now, a screenshot has come out which shows how Ali has targeted Faris’s song and Patari also entertained his request. Here it is:
Looks like Faris’s song on Patari made Ali feel that they were biased towards him.
What do you think about this new addition in the already foot long controversy? Share your thoughts in the comments section!
Meri Guriya Episodes 1 & 2 – Disturbing But Not Original Enough
Written By: Radain Shah
Directed By: Ali Hassan
Produced By: Big Bang Entertainment
Schedule: Every Wednesday 8pm
******SPOILER ALERT*******
I have to admit that the only reason I tuned into this show was the writer, I absolutely loved drama serial Nibah and was waiting for another drama written by Radain Shah. Also, right now, those dramas which highlight either social issues or revolve around family ties interest me more than those which focus on love triangles. Dar Si Jati Hei Sila set the bar really high therefore I couldn’t help but compare the two after watching the first episode of Meri Guriya. While Dar Si Jati Hei Sila dealt with abuse alone, this one showed the aftermath of a child’s brutal rape and murder and will also be focusing on the person responsible for this horrific act. Unfortunately, since we have all heard the gruesome details of how the beautiful and innocent Zainab was subjected to torture and rape therefore connecting the dots immediately was easy. The fact that the policeman pointed out that this was the 12th case of its kind showed that this particular incident wasn’t just fictional but was taken from Zainab’s tragedy. While this has unfortunately become a “trend” nowadays, I wish the makers of the drama didn’t add these details which showed the link of this story with that of Zainab. It is painful for the parents to watch such dramatized events on screen specifically when they know that this is their child’s story. Even if the intention of the makers is honest, this is unethical since Zainab’s parents made it quite clear that they do not want to see their child’s murder be dramatized. The details under the YouTube videos also mentioned that the drama makers have taken “inspiration from a real-life incident”. Having said that, I have faith in the writer and few of the actors involved therefore I am definitely going to follow this play and hope that the makers will be able to do justice to the story.
The first episode of Meri Guriya gave me goose bumps, it was a little too disturbing because it covered how Arfa, a nine year old girl, was dumped in the forest after being brutally raped and murdered. While these events were covered with utmost honesty and realistically, I did feel that Big Bang Entertainment yet again used the shock factor as an attention-grabbing tactic. Shehnaz (Sania Saeed) and Shahmeer’s (Sajjid Hassan) track had Mubarak Ho Beti Hui Hei written all over it therefore it won’t be wrong to say that this particular track isn’t too original either. The fact that Sajjid Hassan is playing the role of a man who cannot take a stand for his wife and doesn’t love his daughters enough and Ayesha Khan yet again is playing the daddi who hates her granddaughters, is constantly mocking them and her daughter in law doesn’t help either! Also, Shehnaz just like Naheed is a strong woman who loves her daughters and is completely focused on their well-being. One of Shehnaz’s 3 daughters Abida was really close to Arfa therefore she finds it really hard to cope with the loss. At the same time she is also fascinated by the dulhan next door since there is a wedding taking place in the neighborhood. She insists she wants to see the bride even though everyone is feeling terrified and insecure after Arfa’s murder. In these two episodes Abida and the new bride Safeena (Sonya Hussyn) develop a special bond with each other. Abida looks up to and adores the new bride and Safeena also likes her.
Safeena’s character reminded me of Farwa in the first episode but in the second episode the viewers were shown a different side of her as well. Safeena is outspoken, she plays badminton professionally and expects her husband Dabeer (Mohsin Abbas Haider) to divorce her soon so that she can pursue her career. Dabeer too isn’t interested in this marriage, he got married only to please his mother. ARY pretty much gave away the basic storyline and the reality behind the characters therefore even right now when the viewers should be wondering why Dabeer was crying in front of his wife and later on laughing when he heard that the rapist committed suicide, we know exactly why! Abida’s fate has also been mentioned in the summary given by ARY on YouTube! Sania Saeed. Mohsin Abbas Haider and Sajjid Hassan are my favorite actors, they are constantly experimenting and never fail to impress. These two episodes however could have been far more powerful had they not been inspired from Zainab’s tragedy and Mubarak Ho Beti Hui Hei. The story obviously will be completely different from that of MHBHH but these similarities should have been avoided.
After watching these two episodes I am still on the fence because of the lack of originality but curious to find out how the makers treat this incredibly difficult subject since they are not only going to focus on the victims but also the perpetrator. Also, I would like to request ARY to keep the summaries of their plays short and to the point because they give away a little too much!
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