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Saba Qamar Headed To Hollywood!

Do I need to remind anyone how talented Saba is? The answer is no! Saba Qamar has made fans all over the world with her projects and she has never backed down from hard work. She has worked for the position she enjoys in Pakistan. Then the beauty conquered hearts across the border with her role as Meeta in Hindi Medium. The film did a business of over 300 crore INR. Since it is established that her talent knows no boundaries, the news is the diva is headed for Hollywood. She has signed a film with none other than the A-list star Ben Affleck.

Saba Qamar Headed To Hollywood!

Right now he is busy with some voice lessons to better fit her role. We hope the news is true since Saba is a true talent and deserves all the recognition.

Let’s see if Saba confirms the news or not? Stay tuned!

Imran Ashraf Got Nikkahfied!

Imran Ashraf is a very versatile actor. He has made a place for himself in the industry as well as the hearts of millions with his outstanding performances. With his role of Shamu in Alif Allah Aur Insaan, he conquered over even those who were not his fans before. Right now his Lashkara is also a hit. Imran has stepped in as a writer too with HUM TV’s Tabeer and likewise, he has also stepped into a new phase in his life. Imran has recently got Nikkahfied in Malaysia to Kiran. The couple looked super cute and complimented each other on the ceremony in their traditional outfits. Here is a picture:

Imran Ashraf Got Nikkahfied!

We wish the couple gets all the happiness and love in their life! Congratulations!

Ishq Tamasha Episode 10 Review-Illogical!

Ishq Tamasha is more of a drama you watch just for entertainment. It is not something high on content or what you’ll call the best but at least things should look real. Up till now, we have an orphan girl Mirha who is mistreated by her relatives. After a lot of bad things go down, she is finally kidnapped by our hero (like there is no other way to meet right?). Her chachi who was already looking for an opportunity to slander her character so that her only son did not marry her throws her out of the house. And now what? Now! We will see the lamest apology system which ever existed in the universe. What actually is Mehrab trying to apologize about? That he kidnapped the WRONG girl. Since he is not looking guilty about his desire to kidnap Rushna. This combined with Mehrab’s half-hearted attempts at making things better for Mirha has made the whole sequence look extremely illogical.

Ishq Tamasha Episode 10 Review-Illogical!

One thing is for sure though. Arham and Rushna deserve each other. The two ziddi bachas will compliment each other perfectly. Rushna who was shown as being emotionally wrecked over Mirha’s plight actually does not care much as she has not confessed what happened. She knows the whole story and still all she says is ke ammi aap uski baat to sunn letein. She knows Mehrab kidnapped Mirha because of her. This does not make Rushna look bad in any way and can save Mirha’s life too but she is still tight-lipped over I do not understand what. Arham is also same as Rushna. According to him, agar woh apni izzat bachana chahte hain to baat khatam karein. Really? Don’t you realize your brother just kidnapped a young lady?

The whole chachi jaan track is on repetition. And it will remain like that because the character’s sole purpose is her #SaveWahaj mission.

The preview of the next episode looks interesting. Let’s see what happens!

Riz Ahmed And BBC Team Up For Pakistani-British Family Drama

In exciting stories today BBC and Pakistani-British actor have teamed up for a nine part documentary series titled ‘Englistan’. The documentary will be focused on a tale of three generations of a British Pakistani family.

Englistan is based on a British Pakistani family, the Latifs: Jamal and Fatima, their children Ashraf, Razia and Asim, and their grandchildren Zahed, Naseem and Ayesha. The hour-long series will take place over four decades.

Riz Ahmed And BBC Team Up For Pakistani-British Family Drama

Ahmed took to social media and announced the news,

“History = Our story. #Englistan”

“Via @hollywoodreporter
Riz Ahmed, the British star of Rogue One, Jason Bourne and HBO’s The Night Of, is working with the BBC on his first self-penned TV drama. Englistan is a nine-part drama telling the story of three generations of a British Pakistani family, following them as they pursue their dreams over four tumultuous decades, navigating shifting circumstances and evolving loyalties.”

https://www.instagram.com/p/BiNivFdlFJo/?utm_source=ig_embed

About the drama Ahmed said,

“I’m excited to be working with BBC Studios executive producer, Esther Springer and all the team at BBC Studios. Englistan is an untold British story with universal themes and resonance. It’s the story I always wanted to tell, and it’s a privilege to have the opportunity to do so.”

Riz Ahmed And BBC Team Up For Pakistani-British Family Drama

Patrick Holland, Controller of BBC Two further added,

“Riz Ahmed is a phenomenal talent and ‘Englistan’ promises to be a hugely ambitious, layered and resonant drama about family and identity. New writing, massive canvas, the biggest issues; it is a perfect drama for BBC Two,”

 

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Singer Sohail Shahzad To Sue Rahat Fateh Ali Khan Over Plagiarism

So singer Rahat Fateh Ali Khan has made headlines again but not for the reasons anyone would have liked him to. Lahore-based singer Sohail Shahzad is set to file a case against Rahat Fateh Ali Khan for plagiarising his 2013 hit Naina in the 2016 Indian Punjabi film Tiger.

Talking to a renown newspaper Sohail said he plans on suing both Rahat Fateh Ali Khan and the Indian record label,

“I got to know that the song has been copied back in 2016 when people started commenting and sharing it with me on social media. I’m a fan of Happy Raikoti, the lyricist of Rabba, the copied version. So I emailed the Indian record label, explaining the situation to them, but didn’t get a response.”

Singer Sohail Shahzad To Sue Rahat Fateh Ali Khan Over Plagiarism

Sohail further added that he still hasn’t contacted or has been contacted by Rahat Fateh Ali Khan or his team,

“I can’t believe that they didn’t know my song existed and that it could be a co-incidence because the melody is similar, even the song lyrics are matched to keep the composition intact and the words are borrowed.”

He continued,

“A dedicated artist’s highest appreciation is that people follow his music, his art, and cover his songs. But it should be with credit provided to the original artist. When you get to know your work is recreated without your knowledge, it hurts. Therefore, my team and I have decided to go the legal way.”

Singer Sohail Shahzad To Sue Rahat Fateh Ali Khan Over Plagiarism

The copyrights have nothing to do with Khan since he only sang the song so Sohail was asked why he isn’t suing the record label only to which he said because suing the Indian record label meant they must have a representative in India to handle the legalities, it would make the process difficult.

“We are giving Rahat sahab the notice so his team can approach the record label because they will obviously contact him, and so that we can establish a link. I know for sure they would have known of this song before.”

He also added,

“I have suffered financial damage and it has hurt my image and popularity as well. I compose and write my songs. Because of this, some people now think I’m the one plagiarising Bollywood songs when it’s the other way around.”

He shared he is set to start a campaign against this and send a legal notice to everyone involved soon.

Meanwhile here’s the song by Sohail Shahzad,

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AnGF_8nHiqA

There has been no response from Rahat Fateh Ali Khan so far.

 

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Khamoshi Episode 31 Review-!&%!!!

Yes, nothing happened. But that is not what bothered me today in this episode since it is a must with Khamoshi. This was the second last episode of this drama and the bad guys are still winning. Kudos to the writer for this ridiculousness and double kudos to the director for not even thinking about changing it. It does not matter how Shahram is going to make everyone payback, it is still stupid that all of them are well and good at this stage.

Engagement planning is in full swing with nobody knowing when the said engagement would take place. They have gone to such lengths to make Zubiya unlikeable that it has become unrelatable instead. Who wants to try on 10 dresses just to buy one? Why a girl like Zubiya who is now getting her wishes fulfilled being bothered by gut feelings? They have maybe lost touch with the reality in a way which is non-fixable. Zubiya’s mom is another pain too and I am not going to write anything on Bee Jaan because no use repeating it.

Khamoshi Episode 31 Review-!&%!!!

Arsala is a churail (at least I am going to say that). On what grounds is she so pissed at Shahram? Girl you are the one who didn’t want to marry. You ruined Shahram. You ruined Bee Jaan, the only two people who genuinely loved you. But you are happy for Atif ki nokri and Naima ka gharr. You do not deserve a happy ending in any way.

The overall styling was also soooooo bad in this episode. With super pink lipstick paired with pinky blush, it was hurting my eyes. But then again a girl who was dancing for getting a chance to meet Naima deserves the pinkiest makeup ever.

Naima’s tantrums were again so uncalled for. But what to do? There is nothing substantial left for that character so they make her be as cringy as she can be.

I am so happy the next one is the last episode. Hope they did not change their mind and shoot another one overnight because that will be painful!

Lashkara Episode 5 Review – Very Interesting!

Ohkay so, this episode of Lashkara was amazing & very interesting. I love that despite having that comical undertone, every other situation has so much depth & meaning to it. The entire scenario that was elaborated in this episode depicted just that.

Feeka & Bubbly were to get engaged. The news of Bubbly getting married to Feeka took everyone by surprise because no one could imagine Bubbly settling for a guy like Feeka who has nothing of his own, no identity & even no personality whatsoever. Bubbly has made a huge sacrifice here & she can not explain everyone her reasons for saying yes to this proposal.

Sunny knew that he couldn’t do anything to stop this marriage from happening, therefore he came up with a very petty excuse to make a scene & punish Feeka for stepping into his territory. I couldn’t stop laughing at Feeka’s entry with his clothes torn apart & confidence shattered because this was supposed to be the best, most awaited day of his life but what just happened was not as per his plans. It was unfortunate that Nasreen at that very moment didn’t do anything to help mend his son’s bruised ego because she wanted to convey a message loud & clear to Bubbly & her family.

Even though I couldn’t help sympathize with Feeka when he cried & did feel that Nasreen shouldn’t have done what she did but later when she gave a little explanation to Feeka, I understood her perspective. Like Feeka said that Nasreen has always over-protected him & when she should’ve walked an extra mile to help her son feel better, she let him sit there feeling low & humiliated, it was because Nasreen very well knows how simple & innocent Feeka is & how Bubbly was his polar opposite so in that moment, she curbed her son’s feelings aside to shape his future with a wife like Bubbly. Nasreen had to do this because she wanted Bubbly to always live with this guilt that she was the reason why her husband was humiliated, which would obviously give Feeka an upper-hand on Bubbly. I must say, though Nasreen is not a negative character, but I like how she is manipulative in a good way that if she is aware of Bubbly’s upbringing, she is also not oblivious to her son’s shortcomings. Nasreen knew that if she hadn’t done that, it would have meant losing Feeka to Bubbly with she ruling him for the rest of their lives but just one such move was enough to let Bubbly’s parents know that they now had to send her away with a few lessons related to maintaining her husband’s dignity & taking care of his respect forever. Though Feeka was upset but once again Nasreen proved that she was being this over-protective mother that she is, doing everything to ensure her son’s happiness in the future.

I felt for Sunny so much, he knew that he crossed the line but he just didn’t expect that Bubbly would diss him because he always thought that no matter what he’d do, Bubbly will understand & appreciate his approach but sadly, that wasn’t the case this time. Nasreen’s arrow hit the bulls eye because now Bubbly was feeling ashamed & embarrassed at everything that happened & whatever Sunny did. Well, even though Bubbly ended things with him, he just couldn’t take no for an answer & tried his luck for the last time right before Bubbly was about to get engaged. Both the boys have this extreme love for Bubbly but who does Bubbly really love, that surely hasn’t been revealed. She did like Sunny & wanted to get married to him to escape Feeka but now she is going to get married to Feeka to protect her family’s name. Let’s see if this marriage takes place & will Bubbly get a chance to be with someone she well & truly loves?

This drama is just so interesting & makes a perfect weekend entertainer, especially now that it airs right after that boring Noor ul Ain, I have so much more appreciation for it. All the actors are doing such a wonderful job but Imran Ashraf steals the show, followed closely by Mohsin Abbas Haider. His emotional acting was just so convincing, like it’s not Feeka’s fault that he is so innocent & can’t really take a stand for himself, he just has been raised like that by a very strong & dominating woman like Nasreen, I just felt for him a lot. Sunny on the other hand knows how to fight his own battles but still he is losing at it because his lady love is not on his side. Their journeys are very different but interesting & both Imran Ashraf & Mohsin Abbas Haider are nailing it, I am sure no other actors could’ve done a better job. Ushna Shah is very cute & sweet as Bubbly as well. I just can’t wait to see more. The actor playing the role of Nazeer is amazing too, I enjoy his expressions the most & his presence in every scene is undeniable & same goes for the actor playing the role of Nikki, she is such a fine actor. The direction so far is just flawless. Please share your thoughts.

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Cheers,
Zahra Mirza.

Noor ul Ain Episode 13 Review – Boring!

Ohkay so, a poker faced, serious heroine opening the episode with this boring look on her face is not my idea of a weekend entertainment. I was actually put off by seeing Noor’s dud expressions that too in the very first scene. This drama is boring & I don’t really think they are giving me enough reasons to continue watching it!

It is so obvious that the writer is now only adding villains in both Khizar & Noor’s lives to show how they both will stick & fight them together but is it also obvious that writer’s sympathies are with Noor more because Khizar’s past was resurfaced as well about which he himself was a bit concerned.

This drama relies heavily on the filler scenes covered by the supporting cast & they don’t really do much to help the overall story of the drama because the main or as you say, the leading track is not that strong. Ghazala kept on ranting about Noor that she accused Kashi of snatching Khizar’s phone. Sofie’s MIL has got nothing else to talk about that is why she keeps on yapping about how unhappy she is. It is funny that the MIL is concerned about the son who got rejected & is not even considering the happiness of the son who is committed. Forced situations, forced scenes, forced scenarios!

So, Mahrukh & Khizar share a past but again, even in this situation Mahrukh was shown to be negative & Khizar as a low-key victim. On Noor’s front, she has her boss who is flirting with her & Noor who claims that Khizar is her everything, didn’t bother sharing any details with him. For someone who has no one in her life, Noor surely is keeping Khizar distant. I really don’t understand the so-called deep conversations that both Noor & Khizar have because firstly, I didn’t see their relationship developing in such a setting & secondly, I don’t see any substance in their relationship either. How can Noor expect Khizar to understand her when she keeps her feelings or thoughts bottled up. They have just met so how can she expect him to know her in & out?

I found it amusing that Khizar got annoyed when Noor suggested that he should find a job. Also, it is funny that Khizar makes such tall claims where he wants to bring the entire world at Noor’s disposal, yet he is unaware of the basic fact that in order to do that, he needs a thing called money. Marina Khan’s scenes are such a joke, the way she said ‘suit yourself’ when Khizar was about to leave her house & now she talking about petty FB status update, is it a joke or what?

Anyways, the story of this drama is deteriorating & in stead of getting better, it is just going downhill. I think I will give this drama a couple of weeks more & if it fails to interest or entertain me then I will quit reviewing it. I am just not enjoying this drama & despite trying very hard, it is just not happening. Sigh! I was actually excited about Noor ul Ain but it turned out to be such a disappointment. Please share your thoughts!

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Cheers,
Zahra Mirza.

Woh Mera Dil Tha Episode 7 Review – Highs and Lows

Last week I was wondering why Woh Mera Dil Tha wasn’t airing at 8pm since it is a decent show which deserved a better slot and now quite ironically the show has been moved to the 10pm slot and from now on it will be airing on Fridays! This latest episode of Woh Mera Dil Tha focused entirely on the aftermath of the nikkah last week. This nikkah can easily be termed as the outcome of one of the biggest misunderstandings we have seen in our dramas! Even after everything that happened, Zaid hasn’t told his father the truth and Naina’s father has completely given up on her. Also, it is too late for explanations!

Things have gone from being lighthearted to extremely serious. Naina lost her parents and now has to live with a person she cannot even stand. Getting married to Naina can easily pass as Zaid’s worst nightmare come true especially because his father is going to make sure that he looks after Naina properly. There was already a lot of pressure on Zaid to find a job, now there isn’t only even more pressure on him but he doesn’t even have the option of working with his “best friend”. Sami Khan has been absolutely phenomenal as the careless young man who puts his comforts and interests before everything else! While Zaid is gutsy, his attitude tonight showed that he is incapable of feeling empathy since he was solely worried about himself. He didn’t even try to comfort Naina because he felt that he was just as much of a “victim” as she was!

Woh Mera Dil Tha Episode 7 Review - Highs and Lows

The only reason Zaid’s sister was all for this marriage was because she was hoping that she could also benefit from Naina’s wealth. Now that she knows Naina’s parents have disowned her she isn’t happy with the situation. Everyone’s reactions to this nikkah got plenty of screen time and some of these scenes were stretched too. The dialogues delivery of few of the supporting actors is too slow and few of them tend to go overboard, which is why it can be difficult sitting through their scenes. Zaid and Naina didn’t interact even once , they were like prisoners who were put in different cells!

After watching this episode, I feel for Naina and Zaid’s father more than anyone else. Even though Naina made a foolish decision but she had to pay a bigger price for it than she had ever imagined! This entire plan was Zaid’s idea, it was his way of getting himself out of trouble but it backfired therefore I feel he deserved this!! I don’t see Zaid turning into a responsible husband any time soon and it is difficult to imagine Naina playing the role of a submissive bahu or wife. Am I the only one who feels that Naina’s father over reacted and let his insecurities get the best of him?

Like every other episode of Woh Mera Dil Tha, this one too has its high and low moments but it definitely gave me a reason to tune into this play next week too. If this drama picks up pace, it will be more entertaining.

Mahira Khan Is Attending Cannes 2018!

Last year Mahira Khan became the first ever Pakistani ambassador of Loreal haircare. After the announcement, the first thing which everyone started speculating was whether Mahira is going to attend the Cannes 2018 or not? So the answer is YES! Mahira is attending Cannes Film Festival 2018 as the ambassador of Loreal haircare. She shared the news with a picture of Arnold:

Mahira Khan Is Attending Cannes 2018!

After Armeena Rana Khan and Adnan Siddiqui, Mahira Khan has become the third Pakistani artist to attend the festival. Mahira will be sharing the platform with many of Bollywood and Hollywood’s A-Listers and making her the first-ever star to represent Pakistan at such a huge level!

The Oh So Often Of Pakistani Dramas!

We are breaking stereotypes and with every passing day, we see new topics popping up in our dramas. But there is still a long way to go. There are many sequences which happen in nearly 90 percent of the ordinary dramas that do not really strike a chord and some are even repeated in the good ones. Here are some of the sequences that we see so often in our dramas that we end up predicting them before they even happen:

Susral Is Zaalim:

I actually have seen a lot of examples from real life where susral’s are nothing less than a scare house. And sadly the majority of the households in Pakistan have this problem with susral being extra Zalim for no reason at all. But imagine going through that kind of hell all day and then switching on a television and watch that all over again. Not a good idea if you ask me. Yes, it is a reality of this society but making 90 percent of shows on this topic alone is overkill. Not to forget it actually gives even more ideas to all those Zalim saases and nands out there to experiment more with their devil-gifted capabilities.

The Oh So Often Of Pakistani Dramas!

PYAAAARRRRRR:

The one and only…Pyaaaaarrrrr!!!! If you are shown as any person below 30 years of age, you are going to fall in love. Falling in love is not bad but when the whole purpose of your existence becomes Pyar, it is annoying. We witness every day 13 or 15 year olds on the streets behaving like some romantic saga’s lover boy and believe me, showing them people falling in love left and right. Going to their educational institutions so they can just get hold of some pretty counter-part is not helping. The flying dupattas and starry eyes make people cringe after a while. A whole chunk of our dramas has this underlying sequence with the leads dragging their audience for over 20 episodes so they can get married. Like marriage is a bed of roses with no responsibilities or changes right?

The Oh So Often Of Pakistani Dramas!

Characterless:

This topic is most of the times handled so immaturely that I have no words to describe it. They will show a girl who is known to be a great person by everybody being condemned for no reason at all. No one will be rational or even ask why is she being accused of such a big thing. And many times, our seedhi saadhi bechari heroines will not even defend themselves. They will just go with the flow. Like can you relate to a scenario where someone is calling you characterless and you are not bulldozing him or her down? But somehow our heroines always manage to pull it off. The best thing is no one will ask anything about this scenario once everything is over. Because since the hero is accepting the girl, all the drama gets fixed automatically. No need for clearance or apologies!

The Oh So Often Of Pakistani Dramas!

Bachay!:

It is so unbelievable that we have complete dramas dedicated to this topic. There are all kinds of stories with a whole bunch of people waiting for the khushkhabri. Easily calling the involved lady BANJH like that is not offensive or immoral. There are dramas where men have issues and sometimes people need children for legacy or to keep money in the family. If anyone has seen Mera Dard Na Jane Koi on HUM TV, you can relate to how painful can this be. The whole cast was revolving around having kids in every absurd way possible. The makers sometimes do not even realize that such things can be extremely painful for many people in real life. Main Maa Nahin Banna Chahti is the recent addition to this desperateness. AND!! There is a whole drama named BANJH!!

The Oh So Often Of Pakistani Dramas!

Ameer=Snobby And Ghareeb=Humble:

If you can lead a good life where you don’t have to worry about your meals, you are snobby. This is also a sequence we see in nearly all our dramas. The rich people are insensitive except the hero because the hero is always rich and always a good person.  The girls usually are from ghareeb households and their families will be humble and ready to sacrifice everything for their loved ones. Many times we see a balance is also shown but mostly the scenario is same with rich ladies not interested in their kids and always ready for parties while poor ladies focusing on good tarbiyat.

The Oh So Often Of Pakistani Dramas!

The Shortage Of Boys:

According to the recent consensus, Pakistan has more men than women but not in our drama universe. We all talk about sister rivalry but the root problem is the shortage of boys. There is always one boy who is a good husband material in the whole city leading to a lot of catfights among sisters, friends and sometimes between heroine and hero’s acquaintance who secretly loved him.

The Oh So Often Of Pakistani Dramas!

Which sequences do you think occur again and again in our dramas? Share in comments!

Zun Mureed Episode 10 Review – Convincing!

Tonight’s episode of Zun Mureed laid the foundations for one of the most important developments in the story which will probably be happening really soon. Zun Mureed’s script so far is convincing as well as relevant. The writer has logically shown the repercussions of Tabbasum’s decision to file a report against her husband from every possible angle. The drama has a steady pace and apart from showing some of the bitter realities of our society, it also has an inspiring protagonist who continues to fight her case against all odds. This recent episode had a lot of important developments and unlike the previous episodes, Nadia Khan’s acting tonight was up to the mark. Tabbasum’s character and her struggles are easy to relate to. The dialogues are exceptionally well-written and are the highlight of every episode. Most of these dialogues either represent a certain mindset or give hope to other women like Tabbasum. The writer has tactfully ensured that the women watching this play get fully acquainted with their rights since the line between what a husband can and can’t do is intentionally blurred in our society!

Sajjad finally thought long and hard about everything which transpired that day. He was also reminded of all those times when Tabbasum went out of her way to show how much she loved him and also those happy moments when they thought nothing could ever go wrong between them. These were my favorite scenes from this episode because they helped the viewers connect to Sajjad’s character and understand what was going on in his mind. Sajjad was still too angry to admit that he was wrong, every time he thought about what Tabbasum said and how she made him feel, instead of feeling guilty, he became even more upset. Sajjad continued to judge Tabbasum and failed to reflect upon his own actions. On the contrary, it looked like, he blamed Tabbasum for ruining their “perfect life” by taking this extreme step. Although, Sajjad is now willing to be flexible but he is not going to accept that he was wrong. His manliness won’t allow him to accept his mistake and as a result even if Tabbasum does come back, there will still be major differences between them. Omair Rana has done complete justice to his character. His solid performance makes it easier for the viewers to understand the character since Sajjad’s character is layered therefore only a solid performer could have brought it to life impeccably on screen and Omair Rana has done just that!

Zun Mureed Episode 10 Review - Convincing!

Tabbasum always knew that the road she had chosen to take won’t be an easy one but even then she didn’t expect everything to go this wrong. It is true that Tabbasum has a share in her parents’ house but her brother doesn’t want to hear about it. If he gives her the share which is rightfully hers, she won’t have to be dependent on anyone but in our society when sisters ask for their share, brothers most often get offended! Although, Tabbasum never asked for her share but even then her bhabhi managed to use this matter against her. The fact is that Tabbasum’s brother is not doing her a favor by letting her stay in this house. I absolutely love the way Tabbasum’s character has been etched-out, she is strong but she isn’t unreasonable or insensitive. Her character is positive and her dialogues are always meaningful. The phone call from the school principal was an important development in this episode, I am waiting to see what she has to say to Tabbasum.

Bi Jaan and Maryam’s conversation in this episode was disturbing! Unfortunately, there are plenty of such mother and sister in laws in our society who cannot see their brothers and sons happily married. The bahus are always treated as outsiders or lesser humans because they are seen as a threat! Shamim Hilali and Hina Bayat both have been performing really well throughout. I especially liked Shamim Hilali’s expressions today when she wrote on her white board. With the exception of few of the supporting actors, all the other performances tonight were right on point. With a better cast and production values, this drama could have been even more impactful and perhaps more enticing for some of the viewers too.

This was one of my favorite episodes of Zun Mureed. How many of you watched it? Don’t forget to share your thoughts about it.

Meesha Reveals Reason For Deleting Social Media!

It was a shock to everyone when recently Meesha Shafi deleted her Instagram and Facebook accounts. She did not cite a cause for it on her twitter either. They were simply gone. Meesha just gave an interview to the Images and revealed the reason behind this step.

Meesha Reveals Reason For Deleting Social Media!

When asked about deleting the accounts, she didn’t hold back and answered straight away:

They have been deactivated for very obvious reasons, one would think. The abuse, threats, bullying and slander that I have faced is the reason I felt the strong need to protect not just myself but my family, especially my two young children who were also being subjected to personal attacks online.

Meesha Reveals Reason For Deleting Social Media!

Well we know Meesha didn’t get much support from her colleagues either, she said that she knows that expecting that much from anyone would be a lot:

Believe me, I now know what it takes to speak the truth. And to expect the same from anyone would be expecting too much, it seems. The silence has been hurtful, no doubt. But I chose to stand up alone, and I’m not judging anyone.

Meesha Reveals Reason For Deleting Social Media!

She also pointed out that she has not PR team set up to counter rumours being spread about her:

I don’t pay heed to rumours. The slanderous campaign against me has set back the progress of women speaking up and speaking out by hundreds of years. I don’t have some PR mechanism to counter rumours with rumours, slander with slander, trolling with more trolling. All I have with me is the truth. And I believe the truth is a very powerful thing.

Meesha also told the publication that the whole case is now being handled by the law experts!

Source: Images

Court Stalls ‘Parwaaz Hai Junoon’ Trailer Release

Parwaaz Hai Junoon found itself amidst a legal battle last week when the wardrobe stylist Soomar Rehman sued the production house for not giving him credit for his work, in the latest teasers or any other promotional campaign for that matter.

As a result the court has restrained the release of any promotional content of the film. The case was filed against the production banner, MD Films on Friday, April 27 and the first hearing was held on Monday, April 30.

Court Stalls 'Parwaaz Hai Junoon' Trailer Release

In a latest interview Soomar said,

“The court has passed an order and stated that the production house is not allowed to release any upcoming teasers, trailers, posters or songs without mentioning my name, at least until the next hearing.”

He further said that he demands a public apology,

“I want MD productions to tender an unconditional written apology. Apart from that I would like to receive my due credit in the film. MD Productions has a record of misusing youngsters’ talent in films.”

The next hearing of the case will be on Monday, May 7th. Looks like there’s still time before any of the fans will be able to see the trailer of this much awaited project.

 

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Meera Is Leaving Pakistan!

Meera is undoubtedly a star who has had a very successful run in the industry regardless of the reasons. She has remained relevant for years and years and we still see her at events as fresh as a daisy. Many rumours circulated last year about Meera getting married to some US based person. She did not reveal anything about him because of the fear of nazr e badd. There was also news that she is already married to Captain Naveed and only public announcement is remaining. Meera has now announced that she is leaving Pakistan and will be permanently settling somewhere else!

Meera Is Leaving Pakistan!

Don’t know if she is really settling somewhere else or not but we wish her all the luck in life and may she find happiness and peace wherever she goes!

 

Movie On Meera Jee’s Life?

Meera Jee has a very interesting personality. There is no doubt about that. Whether she worked on screen or not, she always remained in news. From going to Bollywood, bold scene, endless marriage rumours, Meera knows how to remain relevant. News has it that she might be getting a biopic.

Movie On Meera Jee's Life?

There is a film in works about the life of Meera Jee. It will be based on her rise to fame and how she became a star. The film will mark Saqib Malik’s debut as a film director. The film will be inspired by Meera’s life but it will not necessarily be a biopic. The cast includes Osman Khalid Butt, Ali Kazmi and Mawra Hocane. Meera herself will also be seen in the film.

This is surely going to be an interesting project. What are your thoughts on this? Share in the comments!

Ushna Shah And Bilal Abbas Khan Will Be Seen Togther!

Bilal Abbas Khan has created a huge fan following in a relatively shorter period of time. Starring in huge projects has made it possible for him to make his fans excited for his new projects. After Rasm e Duniya and O Rangreza, we will now see Bilal in Balah.

Ushna Shah And Bilal Abbas Khan Will Be Seen Togther!

Ushna Shah will play the lead in this project by Big Bang Productions. Ushna is flying high with her performances getting critical acclaim. Here stint as Reena Begum in Alif Allah Aur Insaan was loved by the audience and now she is getting praises for Lashkara. It will be good to watch her in yet another story.

Ushna Shah And Bilal Abbas Khan Will Be Seen Togther!

Balah is written by Zanjabeel Asim Shah and directed by Badar Mehmood. And yes, the news has t that this time Bilal will play the role of a very strong-willed man unlike his last attempt, Qasim.

Are you guys excited for this? Share in comments!

 

Haara Dil Episode 4 Review — Cradle To Grave

Another episode down and so am I, the drama is getting better with each episode. It not only highlights some important issues like social status hierarchy, old age pregnancy and toxic masculinity at the one time but also never loses the sight of the main plot that revolves around two young people and their love for each other. Some of the dialogues in this episode were really hardcore and hit you right where it hurts. Also I love how this drama has been edited, each scene so well calculated and timed nothing seems dragged at all.

So Arham is naturally shook after hearing this news and suggests an abortion like everyone else so far but Momina tells him that her father will never let that happen because it’s not just a baby it’s a baby boy a much awaited and much wished for son. A son who her father thinks is God’s miracle for him. Momina’s disappointment in herself and her father is becoming very clear with every episode. She is angry and lays awake at night wondering why she isn’t enough and that’s the last thing any parent wants their kid to think but it is what it is.

Moving on Shagufta finds Momina and Arham having this discussion and assures him that she wants her daughter to be happy more than anything but it’s not that simple she is also responsible for this unborn baby now. Arham eventually suggests that he should at least get a nikkah as soon as possible and asks his parents for it upon which Amtul throws her typical “aren’t you dying to marry that sorcerer” tantrum at him. Afaan is smarter than that and as soon as he finds Arham alone he asks him what’s the hurry and finds out that his friend is expecting a baby.

Afaan tries to knock some sense into his friend Abrar but to no avail, Abrar is just ecstatic to finally have a son everything else is of little consequence to him.

Haara Dil Episode 4 Review --- Cradle To Grave

This brings us to the second half of the episode where Amtul takes her daughter Areej to the same gynecologist as Shagufta’s and finds out about the pregnancy and like the toxic person that she has been portrayed to be she especially invites the entire Abrar family over for a dinner so she could reveal it in front of everyone since she doesn’t know that everyone else already knows.

Here we see some really clash of the titans level exchange of words, toxic and mean things are said on both sides. Abrar calls out Amtul for having the sick mentality of prying in other people’s lives while Amtul calls him out over his toxic masculinity and the need to have a son even at the price of social humiliation and his wife’s life. In no time the kids start talking too, where Arham asks Abeer to tone it down and stop disrespecting his mother which really makes Abeer lose her cool.

All this drama takes toll on Shagufta and she is taken to a hospital where she gives premature birth to a baby boy but dies doing that. Both Abeer and Momina are convinced it is their fahter’s and Amtul’s fault and naturally we expect some serious family issues in coming episodes. It won’t be easy for either of them to forgive their father or Amtul for killing their mother.

Will Momina and Arham be able to love each other even after all this, will they be ready to fight for this love even after all that went down, how will they stay true to this love in the face of all these adversaries is something we will find out together in the coming episodes of Haara Dil.

 

Do share how you thought today’s episode was.

 

 

Bela Pur Ki Dayan Episode 12 Review – Terrifying & Intriguing

Tonight’s episode focused on the past as well as the present. So far, everything that has been revealed about the back story shows that Aziz let his jealousy and greediness get the best of him. There is absolutely nothing good about his character in the past whereas it looks like the rest of the family was more than willing to accommodate each other. Aziz’s mother genuinely loved Neelo and every scene so far in which these two have shared screen suggests that Neelo felt the same way about her. Even Rehmat who appeared to be the aggressive one, doesn’t argue with his father when he decides to do a certain thing the way he wants. Even tonight, he did not argue with his father a lot and was willing to go along with whatever he had planned although that meant giving the house to Neelo and giving Aziz a portion of the land he had been looking after.

The director has done a brilliant job since he made sure that the actors who are playing all these characters in the back story have more or less the same feel as the characters in present day. Aziz was just as quite, mysterious and stubborn so many years back as he is now. When he wanted to move into this old house, no one in his family was happy with his decision yet he quietly did whatever he wanted to. Even now, we hardly see him sharing anything with his wife and children, perhaps because he isn’t very proud of what he did in the past. At the same time, he doesn’t feel guilty enough and was seen arguing with the dayan about why this house belonged to him. Umar Naru is superb as the young Rehmat and his overall demeanor is quite similar to that of Irfan Khoosat. Rehmat is weird in his own way but he is harmless! Well, so far these are the impressions which all these characters have given, the future might have a surprise in store!

Bela Pur Ki Dayan Episode 12 Review - Terrifying & Intriguing

Tonight, the viewers also found out why the dayan was after Wajdan. It was however really strange to see Rameez completely overlooking whatever she said about how she wanted to take revenge. Those lines about the dayan wanting to eat the kid were scary and very well written! Gainda pointed out that the dayan was only trying to scare them and wasn’t actually going to harm anyone which sounded like a comforting thought! All the scenes which showed how Neelo was trying to run things in that house were terrifying. These scenes suggest that Neelo isn’t as “merciful” as Gainda was predicting she is. Also, she threatened Aziz of dire consequences therefore it seems like she isn’t going to very “lenient” with this family. Even though Rameez is trying to figure this mystery out, somehow he doesn’t understand the gravity of the situation.

Bela Pur Ki Dayan Episode 12 Review - Terrifying & Intriguing

The suspense so far is nerve-racking as well as intriguing. The fact that it is impossible to predict what actually happened in the past and what is going to happen in the upcoming episodes, keeps you wondering and looking forward to more. It won’t be an overstatement to say that Bela Pur Ki Dayan is the only horror drama on Pakistani television till now which has a solid plot and the cinematography is amazing; best one we have seen on our TV screens. The only annoying aspect of watching all these wonderful plays on HUM is that they are uploaded online terribly late! If you don’t watch these dramas when they go on air, you might be waiting for them forever! I missed this episode when it went on air and ended up waiting for it for hours.

Amar Khan (The Dayan!) was the star of the show tonight. She nailed every single scene even though some of the scenes weren’t easy to translate on screen. Bela Pur Ki Dayan is a complete package for all those viewers out there who love mystery and horror. If you haven’t tuned into this play yet, you are missing out on an exciting drama which will keep you hooked.

How many of you watched tonight’s episode? Don’t forget to share your thoughts about it.

Pukaar Episode 13 – Review!

Ohkay so, this episode of Pukaar took the story forward but even in this episode, Sarang didn’t step inside Sultan’s house, which means we’d have to wait another week to see that happening. The pace of this drama is very very slow even though despite the story not being new, viewers are still tuning to it to see how Samra’s life will unfold, so I think they should speed things up now as along with the slow pace, everything has become quite monotonous!

Samra finally found out that her father was no more, thanks to Zulekha but then the poor soul had to go through so much of torture because she told the truth to Samra. One thing is for sure that there’s not going to be an end to Laali’s tyranny so I wish to see Samra standing upto her, now that she knows what she has lost & how they kept the truth from her. I wish Samra sets Laali straight too the way she is with Zamani & rightly so.

Sultan met Amna & apologized but then it is only because he has his sights on Sarang as he wants him as his successor to show the world & also further his agenda in politics. I am pretty sure Sultan faked his disease only to emotionally blackmail Sarang & Amna, because we have seen how cold-hearted as well as ambitious he is that he wanted to use Fahad’s death & through Samra wanted to turn it into an opportunity for his victory in the elections. Obviously when Sultan saw that Samra wasn’t interested he immediately contacted Sarang & played the father card. I don’t know what is with the Sultan Family servants that they all seem like such creeps, first Zamani & now Toqeer too. Good that Zulekha is the sane & the normal one in the lot though!

Well, Samra met Sarang & Amna & pleaded in front of them. Sarang who already knew Samra through her parents’ reference couldn’t help feeling bad for her. So looking forward to see how he will help & rescue her. I am glad that Amna also accompanied Sarang, because he will definitely help Samra through his mother. Please share your thoughts!

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Zahra Mirza.

Visaal Episode 6 Review – Excellent!

Ohkay so, this episode of Visaal was very impressive because all the emotions were conveyed in a very convincing manner. Visaal is well & truly becoming my favorite drama & also the one that I have started looking forward to every week because I know I will not only have a good time but also because the drama has a proper story which is being told in a very nice manner!

Naheed did what she had decided but I liked that Pari didn’t beat around the bush & she quickly & clearly talked Taimur out of the misunderstanding he had about getting an invitation from her. It was good that Taimur also respected everything that Pari said & immediately decided to go back while still being apologetic for getting too excited without giving everything a second thought. Even though both Pari & Taimur had a clear cut conversation, the fact that they were locked inside the house was a reason enough for everyone to misconstrue to entire situation. No one thought of giving Pari benefit of the doubt because everyone was too busy believing what they saw in stead of thinking about getting to the crux of the situation to find out the reality.

Pari’s life turned upside down, everything just changed, her relationship with her father, her image, her reputation, each & everything was stained & there was no way for Pari to prove her innocence. Naheed felt guilty, she did, that is why she came back to unlock the door but it was too late. Naheed immediately realized that what she did was wrong but because she saw everyone’s wrath, she couldn’t even imagine speaking out the truth to let everyone know that Pari wasn’t guilty of anything wrong.

Naheed knew she made a mistake & that is why she not only cursed herself but she just couldn’t be at ease, both mentally & emotionally. Everything that Naheed’s mother said about Pari when Ghufran told her about the expected visit of Akram & his family went to show that despite wanting to, Naheed will have to stay quiet because she could see what her confession would do to her & her family!

I must say I really really like Molvi Ghufran’s character in this drama. He not only tried to rationalize Shabbir’s behavior, he also advocated Pari in front of everyone when they started making assumptions about her character. Even though Ghufran is a side character, I really like that the writer has made him rational, positive & worthy of the respect people extend towards him because of his demeanor & good character. Such a refreshing change seeing a religious character in a positive light.

It was not only Pari who was struggling, Shabbir was finding hard to come to terms with whatever happened as well. Even his trust on all the relationships shattered & that is why he had a lot of malign in his heart against Jumman Bua too, someone who has raised & taken care of Pari like her own child.

Taimur was being pressurized to put the entire blame on Shabbir & Pari to which he immediately said no but not sure if he will be able to hold his ground & not do what the authorities were demanding. Obviously, Taimur wouldn’t want a dent in his image or his career but he respected Pari enough as well to do as what he was being told to. I really hoped that after receiving a random meaningless phone call from Naheed before, at least Taimur had suspected her but he didn’t, at least I feel he didn’t have the reason to not think on those lines but he just ignored it completely. Well Akram arrived with his false family to leave an impression on Ghufran’s family, let’s see if he will be able to find out that Naheed is Ghufran’s daughter & not Pari?

Overall, this episode was excellent. Everything that happened & the way the entire scenario unfolded was brilliant. The director for sure is doing complete justice to the script & Hashim Nadeem has done it once again. All the actors are just in their element when it comes to acting & I love the overall chemistry between all of them, it makes them come across very real. Please share your thoughts.

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Zahra Mirza.

Aangan Episode 27 Review – Fireworks!

Ohkay so, just like all the episodes of Aagan, this one was perfect too because it just had so much going on – from drama to emotions to comedy, everything rolled into one, making this episode quite loud & happening which I thoroughly enjoyed watching!

Sadaan brought Afrah home but then even though he mustered up a lot of courage, seeing the elders of his family especially Hajra made him tongue tied. Sadaan did what he was supposed to but then he didn’t get the chance to speak because everyone like a loud family that they are, blew things rightfully out of proportion. The best reaction came from Abba Jee who just by hook or by crook wanted to hold Allauddin responsible but despite his continuous attempts, failed to do so. I loved how in such a serious situation, Zaitoon & Abba Jee detracked & made it all about Allauddin for a brief moment.

Hajra’s reaction was totally expected. She continued to blame Afrah & her mother but later when Sajjad, Asim & Zahid explained the entire situation, she was even more hurt because now she learnt that it was not only Sadaan who shattered her trust, it was her husband as well as her brothers in law too. Abba Jee was also upset that they didn’t bother informing him, which I am sure he would’ve loved only to be able to be a part of Sadaan’s Nikkah!

Well, Laila & Rubina met Haseena & all the ladies left quite an impression on each other. I loved the way Laila gave Rubina some how-to-be-a-good-wife tips because she sympathized with Rubina whereas she had no idea that a few moments later, the truth will shake her ground.

I loved the way the misunderstanding was carried out where everyone was blaming everyone, Rubina pleaded her case whereas Hajra was looking for some support too. Laila tried to play the advocate too but all the men were clueless as to what was so upsetting for Rubina. That entire scene was hilarious as well as mind boggling because so much was being conveyed that too with perfect timing. Finally, Asim revealed the truth & Laila just couldn’t believe what she heard. The way everyone seemed shocked at Asim’s reaction basically highlighted the fact that they never ever imagined seeing Asim raising his voice at Laila. There’s obviously more to this marriage & there does seem like a solid reason behind it too but seeing Asim’s reaction does make me wonder what Haseena actually means to him that he couldn’t hear negative terms being associated with her? Haseena also hinted that may be both Asim & Zahid were doing heavy-lifting on someone’s behalf, let’s see what it is.

I loved how Faiza Iftikhar didn’t omit the comedy factor in such a serious situation because that is what made things enjoyable for me even when the screaming got a little out of control. I will say Uzma Hassan played her part phenomenally but Irsa Ghazal was loud, to an extent that I had to mute the TV for a while. Abba Jee calling Allauddin Dehshatgard & telling Zahid to stop his Khutba, Zaitoon saying ‘meri to puri tokri hi kharab hai’ made me laugh out loud. There were so many amazing dialogues that I feel I will need to watch this episode again to enjoy even more. Loved this episode & looking forward to more. Please share your thoughts.

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Zahra Mirza.

Khasara Episode 4 – Review!

Ohkay so, this episode of Khasara was just average. There is nothing about this play that is exciting or interesting. All the characters in their individuality have been-there-seen-that written all over them that even now when we are getting to see them in a new setting, it still doesn’t feel new.

Sila came to Linta’s place with a lot of expectations but she kept on getting disappointed again & again. Sila assumed that Linta will jump with joy at her sight but when that didn’t happen, the series of Sila’s disappointment began from there onward. Moanis kept on reminding Sila that she shouldn’t expect too much as he could see that his wife was hurt but Sila like always didn’t pay heed to her what her husband was saying.

I just can not believe that after Linta caught Mohtasim red handed, she not only brought him home but was still married to him. Mohtassim continued to make a fool out of her & she kept on pleading her love to him? Initially, I did feel for Linta but now I don’t because she is responsible for putting herself in this situation so if her husband continues to cheat on her, she is also wrong for not doing anything about it. Linta thinks spying on her husband is enough but then what more evidence is she in search of? Now that she herself is an eye witness of Mohtassim’s disloyalty then I just don’t get why she was telling one of the employees to keep an eye on Mohtassim, only to later beg him for his love!

Mohtassim spent some time with Moanis & Sila & Sila couldn’t be happier but then again, she continued to complain about Linta not being over-joyed. In stead of finding Sila innocent, I found her annoying. Well, Sila & Mohtassim had a brief encounter which obviously made them uncomfortable, Sila backtracked but I am sure Mohtassim will take it forward.

Azhar & Areeba’s story is quite boring too. Also, I was quite disappointed to hear what Azhar said about Sila & how he compared Areeba with her. Their track seems forced & unnecessarily wrong, making me wonder if there is any normal relationship in this drama that will be depicted? Anyways, please share your thoughts.

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Cheers,
Zahra Mirza.

Meesha Shafi Is Permanently Moving To Canada!

Pakistani industry was shocked when Meesha Shafi came out with allegations of sexual harassment against rockstar Ali Zafar. A lot of things started happening with people coming out in support of both the involved parties. It is a legal battle now as the case will be fought in courts and not on social media.

Meesha Shafi Is Permanently Moving To Canada!

Now recent development came up when Meesha Shafi removed both her Facebook and Instagram accounts today. and now the news is that Meesha will be shifting to Canada permanently along with her family. The news is not yet confirmed by the singer.

Meesha Shafi Is Permanently Moving To Canada!

No ones know what is going to happen next but we wish Meesha all the best for her and her family’s future if she has decided to make her home somewhere else!

Hamza Abbasi And Sajal Aly To Star Together!

Hamza Ali Abbasi was last seen on television when he starred opposite Maya Ali in Mann Mayal. Though Mann Mayal was a disaster, it still ruled the TRPs. He is currently working on two films. Parwaaz Hai Junoon will be releasing this Eid ul Fitr while his other project Maula Jatt is still not announced for release.

Hamza Abbasi And Sajal Aly To Star Together!

Hamza is coming back on small screen and this time he will star opposite Sjal Aly. Sajal has been doing the biggest television projects lately. Yaqeen Ka Safar, O Rangreza and Noor ul Ain were all very hyped projects and now her upcoming Aangan has also got the fans excited.

Hamza Abbasi And Sajal Aly To Star Together!

This indeed will be a very interesting pairing to be seen on-screen. Are you guys excited for this? Share your thoughts in the comments section below!

Sara Khan Opens About Personal Life!

Sara Khan is a beautiful addition to our industry. She has a made a special place in the hearts of the audiences with her performances and infectious smile. She came as a guest on Samina Peerzada’s show and the gracious host made her comfortable enough that Sara shared a lot of stuff from her personal life. Here are the things she revealed:

1.Sara’s mother was of Lebanese origin. She met her father in Madina and they got married when her mother was only 14 years old. She breathed her last this year as she was suffering from cancer.

Sara Khan Opens About Personal Life!

2.Sara is very passionate about getting the higher education. She has planned to continue her studies as soon as she can as education was very important for her mother too.

Sara Khan Opens About Personal Life!

3. Sara has three siblings. One brother and two sisters. Her sister Noor Khan who is also an actress is the youngest and Sara is very close to her.

 

Sara Khan Opens About Personal Life!

4. She is NOT interested in doing films.

Reason: She cannot wear bold clothes and even prefers full sleeves. That s why she wants to make a career in the drama industry.

Sara Khan Opens About Personal Life!

5. We all know how beautiful Sara and Agha look together. But Sara denied talking about her relationship on a public platform as Agha is not yet her husband and she and her family do not approve of the “boyfriend” tag.

Sara Khan Opens About Personal Life!

6. Sara wants to become a producer in the long run and she wants to make projects agreeing with the International standards.

Sara Khan Opens About Personal Life!

Tabeer Episode 11 Review – Depressing!

Ohkay so, this was yet another depressing episode of Tabeer. I watched this entire episode with one question on my mind – why & one expression – what if! Things shouldn’t have turned out to be like this, they shouldn’t have, it is just too depressing.

Tabeer’s life already turned upside down when she lost her loving husband & now when she had to face another hardship which she never ever imagined, she just lost her sanity. I felt for Tabeer just so much, props to the entire team for portraying the emotions in such a convincing manner because while watching that entire scenario, I was actually feeling very low & depressed.

Tabeer I feel wasn’t truly wrong when she in that emotional & mental state blamed Fawad for whatever happened because she actually was taking care of his baby because of which she had to neglect her own baby. But then again, while all this was happening, I was still finding a reason justified enough to accept that why did Tabeer had to send her child away & when Daadi & Asma took his responsibility, why did they falter? Daadi seemed a bit too relaxed ever since she came back whereas she should have been extra cautious & over attentive towards Tabeer’s child knowing that he is without his mother so he needs extra love, care & attention.

Saniya’s scene seemed baseless. Fawad returned heart broken because he was actually hurt with what Tabeer said but I guess he should have understood that she was not in her right state of mind. The doctor seems to be on the loop pretty much. Just one call & he starts repeating the tape he has memorized about Fawad’s child.

Iqra Aziz did act really well in this episode, it was very realistic & very emotional. I so wish all these pests; Ajju, Rafaqat & Asma pay for what they did or intend to do. So don’t want them to get away with anything – like I want the writer to punish them & not just forget about them in the course of giving Tabeer a happy ending. The precap suggested an entry of another character, looks like things will get slow & dragged a bit from now on, let’s see. Please share your thoughts.

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Zahra Mirza.

Worst Celebrity Insta Accounts

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I did the best celebrity insta accounts article a few days ago and it’s only fair I do the worst ones too because I gotts to. So just like the previous article this one is totally based on my preferences so if any of your favorite artists are in this list honey I am not apologizing for that, to each his own opinion random internet people no hard feelings. My list is mostly based on celebrities who I believe lack personality, are utterly boring, narcissistic or just too busy to handle their own insta accounts and need to upgrade their PR team.

When you are a good looking person plus rich people usually accept you as who you are from the very beginning. Life rarely drags you into situations that demand growth both personal and spiritual the end result is a lack of substance in your personality and the lack of individuality for it is only through pressure that coal turns into a diamond. Exclude pressure from the equation and what we have is good ol’ coal only and an artist has to be a diamond and nothing less.

All great artists of this world have one thing in common, they thrive for perfection and that has a price which is usually A LOT OF SUFFERING. Without suffering a true artist can not be born. In his first feature film ‘The Following’ Nolan writes that every person has a box. A box of random things which say a lot about who the person is. In today’s world your social media is kind of that box, from your most personal thoughts to your favorite picture, favorite artist, favorite book, favorite places, favorite food everything is there and for those who know how to look can tell a lot about you from there.

So here’s what we can tell about these artists from their Instagrams and mostly it is “uh ya boring”.

 

8: Sanam Baloch

https://www.instagram.com/p/Bh8_9qqBxZT/?taken-by=thesanambaloch

Sanam is one of the celebrities who have an Instagram because well that’s what all the cool kids are doing these days other than that she never really posts anything of interest and I do believe her account is actually run by a PR team and not herself. So here’s a tip you PR dudes don’t make 90% of her posts about “Hey thank you for this jora” for heaven’s sake be a wee bit more creative and if it’s Sanam herself she will have to agree with me that this is one BORING account which is okay you prove yourself through your talent. Still ‘ya account bores meeeee’.

 

7: Hareem Farooq

https://www.instagram.com/p/BebCdylgRND/?taken-by=hareemfarooq

So Hareem is pretty much from the internet generation knows how the social media works and is usually very active on Instagram except all she does is “here’s a picture of me with an emoji for a caption”. Can’t even accuse her of narcissism since she never really says anything about how great she is but we can accuse of her of being lazy tho. She is actually on both ends of the spectrum once in a while you’ll see her post a picture with an entire ‘essay’ for a caption either way SO BORING.

 

6: Momina Mustehsan

https://www.instagram.com/p/BiKPfXsluUU/?taken-by=mominamustehsan

This is her latest Insta post and do I have to say more? Who does your styling seriously? Just fire your stylist. And fire everyone who forces you to make scripted videos on feminism and depression because you are a terrible actor Anyone can tell everything you say in those videos is SCRIPTED. Momina’s Instagram isn’t boring it’s downright infuriating, the woman has turned issues like mental illness and women empowerment into a joke. I don’t know who gives her these PR ideas to stay relevant, honey they are only doing you more harm than good. Woman up form your own political views.

 

5: Shahzad Sheikh

https://www.instagram.com/p/BiEOdM3jkB2/?taken-by=shahzadsheikh37

Shahzad Sheikh is from the internet generation but for some reason his social media game is the weakest. His Insta is all about his pictures with an emoji and a hashtag shahzadsheikh when we all know it is Shahzad Sheikh. There’s nothing else, promotional posts once in a while and that’s that. No hobbies, no political views, no interest in anything else. May be there’s a good possibility he doesn’t manage his own Insta which is only worse because damn that PR team sucks.

 

4: Feroze Khan

https://www.instagram.com/p/BhpSJO5h-bz/?taken-by=ferozekhan

Feroze Khan or the way he likes to call himself FK is a major narcissist. The man gets married and his sister’s instas have more pictures of his wife than he has. He probably loves this bike more than his wife because there’s plenty of bike pictures on his insta meanwhile just look at the caption dude is gay for this bike. Other than that good news for his fangirls is that his insta is full of his pictures he never gets tired of that. I have never seen anything interesting on his account ever tho so too bad if you’re looking for something of substance.

 

3: Humaima Malick

https://www.instagram.com/p/Bf_dOSWBr_x/?taken-by=humaimamalick

When Feroze is here can Humaima be far behind. You don’t have to follow Feroze if you follow Humaima because her insta is mostly more about Feroze Khan than herself, looks like a joint account. Actually her account is so much about her family if it wasn’t for her magazine cover posts you’d forget Humaima is a celebrity. As much as a sneak peak of a celebrity’s personal life is important to keep the connection with their fans there’s also a limit, excess of everything is bad including too much family drama tone it down a bit queen.

 

2: Danish Taimoor

https://www.instagram.com/p/Bh1RWWwjC-V/?taken-by=danishtaimoor16

Danish is another patient of narcissism like dude how is your picture related to me having a nice weekend? How? what sorcery is this? Ayza has a perfectly good social media presence take notes from her or just may be let her manage yours. All he ever does is wish good morning and promote his projects which is good since he is minding his own business but boring so welcome to the list.

 

1: Sana Bucha

https://www.instagram.com/p/Bg8Pu_dl5CI/?taken-by=sanabuchaofficial

Sana Bucha has an insta so she can wish people birthdays and post her yoga pictures. How extra do you have to be to have a person photograph you while you meditate and post those photographs on social media afterwards? Doesn’t that kind of kill the whole point of meditating and self reflecting and inner peace and the whole ideology of reaching a higher understanding of being. When she isn’t doing that she is sharing the kind of emo posts we used to post in our emo teenage phase when we all got our social media accounts back in mid 2000s so basically boring and cringy.

 

This pretty much sums up my list and again these are my preferences you can add yours or subtract yours as you please. Peace.

Strings To Judge BOB In Place Of Ali Zafar!

After the success of Pepsi Battle Of The Bands Season 2, another season is coming up and there are major changes. Last year we saw Atif Aslam on the judges’ panel. However, the star will not be a part of this latest season due to unavailability of dates. News had it that Ali Zafar will take his place this season. As you all know a major controversy started a few days back between Ali Zafar and Meesha Shafi. Consequently, Ali will not be a part of the show now. Strings will be replacing him. So basically its strings replacing Ali Zafar and since his presence was not confirmed, Atif Aslam.

Strings To Judge BOB In Place Of Ali Zafar!

Uptill now Fawad Khan and Shahi Hassan are going to be a part of the show with the latter being the producer too. Meesha is also a part of the show as nothing has been said about her part after the controversy.

Hoping this would be a good season for all the music lovers!

Aangan Episode 26 Review – Finally!

Ohkay so, if there’s one writer who knows how to create one suspence after another, it is Faiza Iftikhar. Just when one of the most anticipated secret was revealed, the writer created another one to keep us guessing regarding the reasons due to which this marriage took place, but yes, I am glad I was right, it was Asim who got married & not Zahid!

Sadaan & Afrah started their marital life together but to be honest, I am getting tired of Afrah & her Roti Surat. Yes, she has all the reasons to be sad & upset because of the circumstances in which she got married but then, smiling at your husband & not pestering him wouldn’t harm her because more than her, it is Sadaan who has to do the heavy-lifting because Afrah’s parents sent her away but now it is Sadaan who has to convince his mother. Honestly speaking, seeing a forlorn face of Afrah’s mother justified why Afrah is like that too, I guess it runs in the family & the fact that Mariam Ansari is playing this role makes it even harder to like Afrah!

Well, even though I am a fan of all the characters & like them for who they are but if a few weeks back, someone had asked me about my favorite character, I would’ve picked Hajra but not anymore because that spot has been well & truly taken by Sajjad. The highlight of this episode (more than knowing that my guess was right) for me was when Sajjad took a stand for Shaina. Sajjad knew that he granted Sadaan his wish so now he had to do justice between his children & for that matter, he supported Shaina too. I loved that even Abba Jee was on-board with that decision & everyone was happy. I honestly can’t believe that a peace-maker like Hajra who is also so far-sighted & understanding towards each & everyone in the family can be so thick-skinned & stern when it comes to her own children. May be because when it comes to her role as a Bahu & a Bhabhi, she doesn’t have much control & has to be flexible to please everyone so when it comes to Shaina & Sadaan, she feels better knowing that there are two family members who she has a control over? I say this because that’s the only reason I see behind her rigidity. Anyways, Sajjad tried to make Hajra understand but then again, I really didn’t see anything changing in her because she just didn’t show acceptance or respect to her husband’s decision but I am so glad that Sajjad finally did what a father should do; giving his children a ground to just be, the motivation, the encouragement to believe in themselves & their abilities, standing by them so that they know if they fall, they will have his back – loved it!

So, Haseena is Asim’s wife. Obviously not much was revealed about her or where she comes from but the conversations between Afrah & Sadaan, also between the neighbour, Laila & Rubina were enough to suggest that she comes with a baggage that gives people a reason to judge her. I saw Haseena differently though, yes, she has a very out-there personality, totally opposite to Laila’s, she is not that groomed or refined but then again, I found her very simple-minded & also very lonely, someone who despite having a social security was looking for acceptance & validation. As it was suggested, Haseena was an indepdendent woman too, probably making a living & supporting herself but it did look like she always dreamt of a domesticated marital life where she’d play a role of a dutiful wife, that is why despite knowing that Asim was married, she accepted him & settled for a hope which he gave her regarding telling his family & most importantly Laila about her after their marriage.

Zahid really has no idea what he is going to get into but now when things are about to get settled after a storm that’s on the way, I so so sooo want things to get better between Zahid & Rubina – especially a change in Zahid’s attitude towards his wife & in general is so much needed. We saw a glimpse of it when Zahid tried to advocate Rubina’s emotional & mental state in front of Abba Jee when she gave her baby to Laila, so I would love to see him changing himself & doing something to not give Rubina a chance to complain so much. Allauddin & Anila were there to provide the comic relief in this otherwise heavy episode. Also, the scene where the entire family gathered around Sajjad & Sajjad’s drama to stoo more questions coming his way regarding Sadaan was so amusing.

Overall, this entire episode was perfect. I can’t wait to find out more about Haseena. Even though all the actors have done a phenomenal job right from the beginning but at this stage they all seem even more comfortable in their characters, it’s like they got used to playing these characters that they are living them now. This drama is love. Please share your thoughts!

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Cheers,
Zahra Mirza.

Ishq Tamasha Episode 9 Review-Dramatic!

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We knew their paths would cross and they did in this episode. It was high on drama and overall okay. With the theme going on, it was meant to be a bit out of touch with the reality. The story wholly focused on Mirha in the episode. With all the failed communication trials she had with Mehrab, she was finally letting herself go with the flow and adorned the Jora she was given by Mehrab for “the nikkah”.

Mehrab’s character was very confusing in the episodes 8 and 9. He was shown as a guy who was super busy and had a lot of maturity but suddenly he is not only an abductor but also a teenage boy who cannot handle any situation rationally. He had nothing to say after he found out that he abducted the wrong girl. When Mirha was standing at her door and her chachi was kicking her out, he still stood behind and didn’t try to clarify the situation. No introductions from his side about his identity or the whole situation. His immaturity touched another high when he asked Mirha to g with him and didn’t try to clear her image.

Ishq Tamasha Episode 9 Review-Dramatic!

Mirha cried and then she cried some more. Her reaction was realistic enough to connect. She as we know is a weak person who does not really stand for herself but at least she made sure that Mehrab feels guilty for what he had done. Her fate is unclear though as she is not going back to her chachi’s house anymore and any chance for a relationship between her and Wahaj is long gone.

Mister Original Immature! Yes, I am talking about Arham was also super strange in his reaction and behaviour. On finding out that he is not getting Rushna as his wife, all he did was walk away. Really? On finding out that your very nice brother who loves you more than anything has abducted an innocent girl because of you doesn’t strike a chord with you. He should have done something at least shown a reaction. Plus since the love of his life didn’t see his brother (again!), he is again going to get in trouble.

Things are not looking good for Mirha as Mehrab has a phupho who was immensely insulted by Mirha’s relatives. Ishq Tamasha is getting interesting and the one good thing they are doing is leaving each episode with an end which wants the audience to tune in again!

Ahsan Khan On Meesha-Ali Harassment Case

In the awake of #MeToo movement reaching Pakistan many celebrities have given their two cents on sexual harassment and it’s dynamics but when Ahsan Khan who is an advocate of women empowerment was questioned about his stance on the high-profile Meesha Shafi-Ali Zafar harassment case this is what he had to say,

“I would stand with all women who have been sexually harassed. Actually, I would stand with any person, not just women, who have suffered any type of harassment.”

Ahsan Khan On Meesha-Ali Harassment Case

He continued,

“There’s no glory in discrediting a woman for revealing that she has suffered a crime. Some people are making jokes out of this situation as well, which is very distasteful,”

Explaining how upset he was with how Meesha was treated after breaking the silence he said,

“Honestly, I’m hurt by what happened after Meesha claimed that she was harassed. It is very hard for a woman to speak out about harassment. Such women deserve support, not criticism.”

Ahsan Khan On Meesha-Ali Harassment Case

The Chupan Chupai star went on to cite the example of 24-year-old Samina Samoon, who was recently shot dead for refusing to dance for an armed man, to highlight how women from showbiz are often disrespected more.

It is depressing how our society holds high regards for only male actors while the girls in this profession are mere objects. In Samina’s case, there was a blatant disregard for humanity as she was six-months pregnant. They didn’t kill just her but the unborn child as well. Two lives were taken that day. What should we expect from a society which nurtures this kind of mindset?

The actor continued,

“Always remember no one can ever take away your honour, respect, and dignity unless you willingly give it up. I think one must know where to draw a line, to define his or her social limits and alert others of them. Sexual harassment should never be taken lightly.”

Ahsan Khan On Meesha-Ali Harassment Case

In the meantime, Ahsan hopes that the truth will prevail and the innocent will not get hurt.

“Ali has said that he will move to the court. Now, let us breathe, sit back and wait for the law to take its course. We must have faith in our legal system. We have a law that guarantees protection against harassment. Section 509 of the Pakistan Penal Code is intact. More importantly, God is fair and will ensure the right outcome. Gossip, slander and chatter will only hurt our sentiments so let’s behave with dignity, grace and responsibility.”

He concluded by adding,

“The only two people who know the facts in the Meesha and Ali case are Meesha and Ali themselves. I don’t think anyone else should muddle in the matter. I wish truth, peace, justice and the courage to admit fault to the both of them.”

 

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Wardrobe Stylist Sues Production House Of ‘Parwaaz Hai Junoon’

Parwaaz Hai Junoon has been talk of the town for a while now but this time it is for all the wrong reasons. The wardrobe stylist of the film has recently filed a case against the production banner, MD Productions, that is producing the film.

Soomar Rehman, the wardrobe stylist of Parwaaz Hai Junoon who has done the wardrobe styling for the film, stated that the vice president of MD Films, Osman Gillani has failed to mention his name as wardrobe stylist in the credits of the film teasers that have been released over the past few weeks.

Speaking to The Express Tribune, he said,

“The film’s shoot was completed and the producer of the film later ended the contract without any prior notice over a telephone call that no further styling is required for the film. My commitment to the film was rightful and I dedicated my time and hard-work with loyalty and it is evident from my work.”

Wardrobe Stylist Sues Production House Of 'Parwaaz Hai Junoon'

He further claimed that the production head of the film had assured him that since he had provided the wardrobe styling for the entire film, he would be credited. Hania Aamir, who stars in Parwaaz Hai Junoon, has also credited Soomar in her Instagram posts implying that the latter did indeed provide wardrobe styling for the film.

Wardrobe Stylist Sues Production House Of 'Parwaaz Hai Junoon'

Soomar mentioned that the teasers failed to mention his name and no one from the team had informed him of this change either. He then sent a legal notice demanding a reply within two days but received none.

He further added,

I, first, went to the office to inquire why my name wasn’t mentioned in the first teaser. The production head, Mahesh Waswani, apologised and said that he would include it in the next teaser but it wasn’t mentioned in the second one either. Upon receiving no response, I went ahead with lawful proceedings by sending a court notice. The first hearing of the case will be held, on Monday, April 30,”

The case has been filed claiming damages and restraining order against the vice president, production head of MD Films and MD Productions. HUM TV has been also mentioned as the proforma party on the legal papers as HUM TV is the official distributor of the film Parwaaz Hai Junoon.

 

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Khamoshi Episode 30 Review-W.A.S.T.E!

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I am not sure how am I going to go through writing this review before undergoing a minor nervous breakdown. Yes, many would think I am being very harsh on Khamoshi right now but if you saw the episode last night, you would understand. There is nothing left in the story but we still are going to have two more episodes which are a feat in itself.

The whole scene involving Bee Jaan and her badtameez beta was too much to take. They call women living in a shelter home by their bed numbers like they are some sought of prisoners. (primetimetallahassee.com) Even the fellow woman was calling Bee Jaan Bed Number 4, like whateven! They took half the episode in showing over and over that how Bee Jaan has lost all her maturity and just wants to go back, all thanks to her cruel son. We have such things very common in our society and yes, they had to maintain the balance that only parents but children could also be cruel. But in trying to do that, they are sabotaging the main story big time. They have forgotten that the show is about Arsala ki Khamoshi.

Khamoshi Episode 30 Review-W.A.S.T.E!

Atif and Naima are not going to get punished. Even in the next episode, they will be seen enjoying the luxuries of life. What is the point of making a drama with over 30 episodes and do not start showing Karma coming for bad people even in 30th? Naima has got the husband, she has the support of her maternal house and now she has all the luxuries too. Somehow moral lesson of the story is that be Naima not Arsala as you will succeed easily as Naima.

Shahram who started off as a mature and kind character has just proven to be a stupid character. Why are you helping Atif? They didn’t even realize that it looks so unrelatable. He didn’t even try to contact Bee Jaan. Yes, he was told that she went to KSA but still she is on this planet. At least he can make a call.

This episode was a total WASTE of time and script. And from the promos looks like it will be the same in the next episode!

Noor ul Ain Episode 12 Review – Off-Putting!

Ohkay so, as the episodes are passing by, this drama is turning out to be more & more ridiculous. I am sure the team of this drama after watching these episodes themselves must be realizing that they made such a huge mistake by copying Saathiya & choosing to elaborate its story in a weekly drama. The characters lack depth & they are absolutely clueless.

Noor & Khizar’s conversations were so plain & boring. I mean we are watching two love birds who got married without worrying about anything or anyone but it now looks like they both are compromising with each other because they are clearly unhappy & the love has curbed that is why they can’t stop talking about others. Noor’s character is off-putting. It is actually infuriating that Noor is clueless but she still is not owning anything, yes, she half heartedly did say that she admits she made a mistake too but she seems more focused on holding everyone else responsible for this mistake. Noor is acting like a spoiled child who has failed a maths exams but is holding the teacher responsible for checking her paper strictly or setting a difficult test to begin with.

Khizar is clearly disinterested too & because he knows what Noor wants to hear, he keeps on saying that. All of their conversations were just plain boring & didn’t do much. I feel bad for those viewers who expected that things would change for the better after their marriage but oh well, wishful thinking hurts in this case at least!

Noor decided to call Ghazala to let her know about Kashi but as usual Ghazala didn’t believe her. I don’t really know when Noor says that she trusts Khizar so much, why does she feel the need to discuss him or anything related to her marital life with her colleague. The preview of the next episode suggested that may be Khizar was once involved with Noor’s colleague too so I won’t be surprised if they will now turn her into a villain who will be creating misunderstandings & will try to malign Noor’s heart against Khizat because this is what she did in this episode & as usual Noor, the confused soul was left even more confused & low-key suspected Khizar’s intentions too after she heard whatever her friend said about him. They are so going to make Noor the most innocent soul who trusts & believes everyone & anything that they say, in order to show how because of her innocence, her marital life will suffer.

I am shocked that the girl who was introduced as a level headed individual has turned out to be such a confused mess who has no idea how her life is rolling & what she is supposed to do. Now that Noor has gotten married, she still seems unhappy & unsure. I don’t really understand why & how did Noor even think that her parents won’t be mad at her? Like she is mad at the fact that her parents are mad at her? Talk about being a self-proclaimed royalty who doesn’t allow anyone to show any reaction to her wrongdoings!

In the previous episode the way we saw how a newly wedded couple does grocery shopping, this time around we got to see how Imran Abbas brushes his teeth. That entire scene was such a drag & a ridiculous filler that I for once left everything & actually paid attention to it to confirm if they were seriously showing what I was seeing. I really hope they start airing it twice a week or show double episodes to get done with it ASAP as it sure is a very boring & off-putting drama. Please share your thoughts!

Keep Supporting,
Cheers,
Zahra Mirza.

Thays Episode 1 And 2 Review-A Steady Start!

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Writer: Imran Nazeer

Director: Kashif Saleem

Cast: Junaid Khan, Hira Mani, Farah Shah and Nazish Jahangir

As the promos were showing and these two episodes have established, it is going to be a love triangle. But what made it enjoyable is that it is not just a love triangle, the sub-plots look interesting as well as enjoyable. Just talking about these two episodes since one never knows what might come ahead, the direction is phenomenal. In an effortless manner, the director has introduced all the characters and now we know where the story stands and what is the nature of lead characters. This particular point if executed correctly always helps the audience to connect easily with the drama.

We have Ashar(Junaid Khan) and Rubab(Hira Mani) in the lead roles who are cousins and live in the same house. Rubab is smitten by Asher who does not give her any time of his day. Asher wants to marry Zoya(Nazish Jahangir) and he is not interested in his cousin. But like every Pakistani family, Asher’s family also does not care about his choice and are emotionally blackmailing him to marry Rubab.

Thays Episode 1 And 2 Review-A Steady Start!

Rubab’s character is not very likeable to me but it is relatable. Only children can either be very aggressive or they can be Rubab, so yeah Rubab is Rubab! She is a smitten teenager trapped in a grown woman’s body. She actually has a fork wrapped in ribbons because Asher used it to eat his food. Also, the whole Mama aap sulayein na was very annoying. Yes, they have shown her mother babies her but still, it is too much to digest. I hope she gets better as the drama furthers.

The star of this show is hands down Farah Shah. Her character Zehra has so many dimensions that I have not yet figured out whether she is good or evil. There is some backstory going on which is not revealed yet. She is a strong woman who is facing many challenges and has raised a daughter alone. Her whole demeanour on the issue when she was uncomfortable around her co-worker was flawlessly acted out. She is super controlling and cannot get past things or people she hates. She cannot tolerate her nephew because he looks like her husband. We do not know yet whether she was wrong or she was wronged but it is easy to say that Farah will be keeping the audience hooked to Thays.

Thays is off to a good start overall. Let’s see how the story progresses in the coming weeks!

P.S: I have special sympathy for this man.👇 Yes, I was also shocked to my core on finding out that she was Hira’s mother!

Thays Episode 1 And 2 Review-A Steady Start!