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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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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!

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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!

 

Resham And Reema Khan Openly Support Ali Zafar!

So Sahiba and Rambo hosted a dinner for their colleagues and a lot of big names from Pakistani entertainment industry were seen there. With a huge crowd from the entertainment industry, a huge controversy from the industry naturally had to come up in the conversations. o, the crowd has open support for Ali Zafar in the whole Ali-Meesha controversy. Resham posted this video on her Instagram:

#wesupportalizafar #divas #Resham #Reema #sahiba #rambo #imranabbas #lollywood

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She also had some opinion on the situation. She said:

How can it be true that Ali Zafar harasses a woman and she doesn’t slap him back, hit him with a shoe, push him away or complains to his wife?

This was a true open side taking since the controversy has started and Reema and Imran Abbas have also shown their love for Ali openly!

Honey Singh Lauds Sajjad Ali’s ‘Lagaya Dil’

Sajjad Ali is probably the only singer who could sing a restaurant’s menu to you that too without any music and you’d still listen, such is the magic of maestro Sajjad. No one is immune to his magic not even the Indian rapper Honey Singh.

Honey Singh listened to Sajjad Ali’s latest track ‘Lagaya Dil’ and the rapper just couldn’t help but laud it on social media. He took to his twitter and wrote,

“One more classic by Sajjad Ali ji
Simple but deep poetry n Fabulous Vox”

He continued,

“Zindagi mein fir hasa nai” (2:48 to 3:05)
Brilliant line

He ended the tweet with asking everyone to please give this song a listen.

Sajjad Ali responded to Yo Yo’s tweet by saying that “Zindgi mein phir hasa nahi” is his favorite line too. He wrote,

“My favourite line too :) love to you, YO YO !”

The song was released earlier this month and has been lauded by many ever since.

 

 

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Sanam Saeed Shares Her Views On Sexual Harassment!

We all are familiar with the movement that has been gaining momentum since last year when Hollywood’s big shot producer was called out for his actions. Since then more people are talking about this huge problem prevailing in the society. Recently Meesha Shafi came out with her story that she has been a victim of sexual harassment at the hands of Ali Zafar. As expected the situation exploded like a Nasr missile. Many celebrities have shared their opinions on the situation by either taking sides or talking generally on this topic. Sanam Saeed has also joined the list as she expressed her views on the situation. She encouraged women to talk about it and showed her support for the victims while she asked the offenders to acknowledge their mistakes and apologize. Here is what she said:

Sanam Saeed Shares Her Views On Sexual Harassment! Sanam Saeed Shares Her Views On Sexual Harassment!

Sanam has taken a very intelligent stance on this issue and we all must always tackle the situation with kindness and intelligence rather than jump-starting on blame games!

Sana Mir Bashes Ad Starring Mahira Khan!

Sana Mir is one of the most celebrated athletes of Pakistan. She has made a name for herself by keeping her fight go on under unsupportive circumstances. She is one of the female players everyone knows about in Pakistan. Sana has a message for all the girls out there who feel insecure after watching stupid beauty trends being promoted in advertisements. The advertisement starring Mahira Khan for a hair removal company finally made Sana speak it out and here is what she has to say:

Sana Mir Bashes Ad Starring Mahira Khan! Sana Mir Bashes Ad Starring Mahira Khan! Sana Mir Bashes Ad Starring Mahira Khan!

Sana has raised a very important point which we all should realize and follow. Its high time that we educate our girls to be strong and determined instead of just pretty dolls!

Zun Mureed Episode 9 Review – A Woman Undeterred

Amna Mufti has handled a sensitive topic with care and utmost clarity. She has also focused on all the aspects relating to the matter. She has also shown how egos ruin relationships and most often people fail to see beyond themselves because they feel they are superior to others. It isn’t just Sajjad who feels this way but even Marium and Bi Jaan constantly feel the need to prove Tabbassum wrong. Even though there are plenty of times when you are left wondering if this script could have been translated on screen even more powerfully had the overall treatment given to the play been slightly better but all the scenarios have been penned down in such a manner that understanding these situations is never a problem.

Tabbasum’s determination is the best part of every episode. Even though she is being pressurized enormously and is constantly told that she is over reacting, she never questions her actions. The fact that she filed this complaint because she genuinely felt scared and not because she wanted to prove a point makes her actions even more valid. Tabbasum’s dialogues have been written in such a manner that through them the writer keeps on reminding the viewers that Tabbasum is not taking a stand because her ego is hurt or that she wants to teach her husband a lesson, highlighting this point was of utmost important and the writer has done just that. It is very common for people to assume that most women who file cases under such laws do so out of vengeance or to prove that they can dominate men. The writer has aptly addressed this misconception and assumption by giving solid reasons. While Tabbasum is genuinely looking out for her own well-being and that of her children, Sajjad’s actions are controlled by his ego. He doesn’t feel guilty because he is continuously trying to justify his actions. His ego continues to stop him from understanding the situation and his family is feeding his ego more which isn’t helping!

Zun Mureed Episode 9 Review - A Woman Undeterred

Although Tabbasum’s bhabhi’s scenes can be repetitive and somewhat clichéd but she realistically represents a large majority of females in our family set-up who are so insecure that they will do whatever it takes to take control of things. The fact is that she is living in a house which is more Tabbasum’s than it is hers. She never thinks about how this entire argument started and Tabbasum’s brother too cannot see what she has done. She was the one who started the whole argument about the deg and later on she called Tabbasum and told her what her husband had said. She also made a big deal out of what Tabbasum said and now too she continuously keeps on doing whatever she can to make the situation worse for her sister-in-law. She is one of those many people who don’t think about the consequences of their actions.

It was good to see Sajjad being judged for his actions for a change too! So far Tabbasum has been blamed by everyone and no one has questioned everything Sajjad did. Sajjad’s boss gave him a much-needed reality check but Sajjad’s conversation with his friend showed that he didn’t learn anything from this entire experience. The preview of the next episode also suggested that Sajjad might be willing to be a little flexible because that is what suits him and not because he feels guilty in any way!

Tabbasum’s dialogues tonight were right on point. Even though Nadia Khan’s performance is strictly okay but the character continues to impress. Amna Mufti’s script is well-thought-out and meaningful and the sole reason why I tune into this drama every week.

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

Pukaar Episode 12 Review – Slow-mo!

There was practically nothing that happened in this episode & I am running out of my patience, that too faster than Samra’s pace with which she runs on the staircase. The story has literally stopped after the 4th episode & now we’re on the 12th & nothing has happened. I am sick of seeing Zamani’s duck face & those snake curls. Creep!

Laali put up a show in front of Samra’s mother in order to prevent her from telling Samra about Najaf’s passing. Everyone in that house stopped talking to Samra because they all were guilty of knowing the truth but not telling her anything which I think is absolutely ridiculous.

Sarang found out about Najaf’s passing too & he felt guilty because he didn’t help Samra’s mother or listened to her plea.

Samra & her mother met but she still didn’t tell her anything. I think in stead of relying on OST with slow-mo movements of Samra’s eyes looking up & down & running on staircase up & down as well, the director should have speeded through the entire process to show some developments in the story. Everything that is happening now in this story (if any) is bizarre. Yes, usually people do hide the death of a beloved in some extreme cases but to see faarigh Laali literally going to such lengths is just too much & because the story has become stagnant & monotonous, that is why this entire situation is looking even more ridiculous.

This episode had nothing to offer. When I saw Samra running in a slow-mo I was like there she goes again. I think this mode happens to be director’s favorite because its not just Samra running around in slow-mo, the story is being told in a slow-motion too. Zahid Ahmed’s makeup was really bad, white face, unblended contour & single warm eyeshadow spread till his browbone, too bad. Please share your thoughts.

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Zahra Mirza.

Haara Dil Episode 3 Review — Developments

So yeah another episode down and a lot went down in it. Starting with Momina finding out the dreaded secret she will be having a baby brother soon woahhhh panic attack. Momina is rattled to find out that her parents are having a baby that too a son and that her father had been wanting a son all this time not only does she feel betrayed as a child but also as a daughter. She feels like she has failed her parents somehow which is why they need a son and that is how Abeer feels as well later in the episode when she finds out and confronts her parents.

They both say some pretty mean things to their parents in general and mother in particular which I do not understand. It is shocking but sit down with your parents talk it out think about the next move and how you’ll deal with it like ADULTS for Pete’s sake. In other news Zawar (Areej’s husband) is the ghar damad now and we can clearly see that Arham and Zawar aren’t exactly bromance material. Also the dude who plays Zawar can be pretty bad at acting at times.

Haara Dil Episode 3 Review --- Developments

Since now Zawar is living at their place he asks Areej what’s this Momina story all about which is when we find out that Abrar had lost his family in an earthquake and Afaan’s family had taken him in. Amtul and Afaan are shown having a conversation about surprise surprise Arham and Momina yet AGAIN. For once Afaan confronts Amtul about how her standards of judging people are superficial and lame and she needs to see people beyond their social status. He also makes it super clear that Arham wants to marry Momina and he will completely support their decision.

Meanwhile when Amtul talks to Arham about it he tells her he will be moving to Canada after his exams because he doesn’t want to live here. Amtul is a mother after all so when she finally realizes that the only way Arham will stop brooding is if she agrees to this marriage upon hearing this Arham is euphoric but she says that Momina will have to live by her standards not by Arham’s which is super insulting Momina isn’t anyone’s slave she is as human as these weirdos are but long live Saas-Bahu culture.

Haara Dil Episode 3 Review --- Developments

Anyway Amtul and Arham are at Abrar’s place again with the let bygones be bygones attitude and are adamant ke “Date set kiye bina nahi jayen ge”. Meanwhile Arham makes Momina believe that he has given up and is marrying the woman his mother wants him to. As they both reach home Momina sees Amtul Aunty the dearest and realizes what had just happened, she just like Arham is over the moon but she just won’t show.

Haara Dil Episode 3 Review --- Developments

So mangni time my dudes. They are finally engaged. After everyone’s gone Abeer suggests that Momina should tell Arham about the pregnancy because he is family now. Arham did the impossible but he notices that Momina still isn’t pleased. He takes Momina and Abeer out for a treat and asks her what else is there that’s keeping her from being happy and in the final scene we see Momina saying “Arham… Arham Ami pregnant hain.”

End scene.

Haara Dil Episode 3 Review --- Developments

This obviously rattles Arham too. What happens next remains a mystery till next week. So far 10/10 for maintaining pace, good editing there’s no dragging. Script can be really good at times and really bad as well never inbetween. The direction is good and as usual their romance makes me cringe even tho Momina isn’t even that romantic.

Do share how good you thought this episode was. Till next week adios amigos.

Bela Pur Ki Dayan Episode 11 Review – Frightfully Engaging

Tonight’s episode of Bela Pur Ki Dayan focused more on Aziz and his encounters with Neelo unlike before when the other characters in the story were being given more attention. Everything which the viewers saw tonight, once again suggested that either there was a huge misunderstanding between Aziz and Neelo or Aziz really had done something terrible in the past. Neelo kept on calling Aziz a murderer but right now even with his shady personality, Aziz doesn’t appear to be someone who would kill a relative in cold blood. It is interesting how the story has taken off at this point when most of the writers start loosing their grip on the story. Inam Hasan’s script so far relies on real horror and has tons of mystery. The writer is in no rush to reveal the real story behind everything which is happening in the present day which makes this drama even more enticing. This drama does not rely on cheap tactics to attract the viewers but has substance which is the reason why it is more appealing today than it was few weeks back. Saife Hasan’s direction never falters which is definitely a big reason why this drama is different as well as more impressive than all the horror dramas which have been made by Pakistani drama makers so far. Great production values are an added bonus without which the overall feel of the play wouldn’t have been the same!

Bela Pur Ki Dayan Episode 11 Review - Frightfully Engaging

Rameez and Gainda are finally out of jail but clearly they have a solid reason to be more confused than before. They went out looking for answers but now they have more questions in their minds, the answers of which are not going to be easy to find since everyone has their own version of the past. I have to say that I am missing the other ghost in the story – Aziz’s mother – since she always did whatever she could to protect her son’s family. Ever since she is out of the picture Neelo has done a great deal of damage. Neelo is unstoppable at the moment and she has set up her trap intelligently. Neelo’s encounter with Aziz were terrifying, the background score and the perfect lighting yet again contributed to the overall impact these scenes had. Amar Khan’s chilling performance has been the highlight of this drama right from the time the dayan came into the picture. Neelo’s character in the present-day obviously is completely different from what she used to be in the past, yet Amar Khan is exceptionally likable in one and extremely frightening in the other!

With the exception of the last scene from the back story, the rest of the episode was picture perfect. The last scene made me wonder whose “version” of the past this was! This recent development in the story however was surprising since I was expecting Neelo’s father to be the samaj ki dewar! He seemed quite happy that Neelo had found the perfect partner therefore I am waiting to see who changed Neelo’s happy ending into an unforgettable tragedy.

This episode of Bela Pur Ki Dayan was entertaining, technically impressive, and frightening. You know a drama has your undivided attention and is a winner when you are equally interested in all the characters and their stories.

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

Best Celebrity Insta Accounts

Gone are the days when you needed hard work and actual talent and loads of luck to make it and survive in the entertainment industry if you had no contacts or enough money but not anymore. In today’s world internet is the only power we bow to, it is the only language we speak and understand these days. We have seen internet make chai walas celebrities we have also seen internet turn Patari’s CEO’s stardom to dust. The point being your social media presence is everything these days.

Having a social media presence is as important for celebrities these days as having an agent once was. Though anyone with a fair amount of followers can call themselves a celebrity these days and that paves way for mediocrity to be bred but it has also opened a gateway to an industry of dreams that once seemed far away. Just take that phone of yours make a video, write a script, make a web series, write a book, make a blog and gain audience and you will make it, it is not as painstakingly arduous as it once was. The ball is now in the common man’s court make your move.

As it is with power that comes huge responsibility so is the case with stardom, the more influence you have over people the more you need to be careful as to how you use that influence. That being said today we talk about some of the Pakistani celebrity Instagram accounts that I find super interesting and you should definitely follow them if you don’t already.

 

8: Sheheryar Munawar

https://www.instagram.com/p/Bh_CPomn5Pm/?taken-by=sheheryarmunawar

I have always liked Sheheryar apart from the fact he is an amazing actor and is super hot he also has a very interesting Instagram presence or I should say social media presence. I have never seen him get involved in controversies, he keeps his political views to himself which is a rare spectacle these days. My favorite Sheheryar is vacation Sheheryar, when this dude is on his vacations it is the best time for his Instagram, amazing pictures with hilarious captions. The world could be falling and this dude would be talking about how focus is needed to squeeze a lemon. Basically if you follow him he will always put a smile on your face always.

 

7: Ahmad Ali Butt

https://www.instagram.com/p/Bh9Q4wNl0Qe/?taken-by=ahmedalibutt

Everyone knows Ahmad is a funny guy but more than that he is a selfie guy, a selfie here a selfie there, a selfie with Karachi Kings a selfie with team JPNA 2 basically if Ahmad is there a selfie can’t be far behind. Once in a while uses his influence to voice his opinions as well but mostly maintains a light mood hilarious persona. A random clip of him dancing can help forget for a nano-second that you were having a bad day I believe that accounts for something.

 

6: Saba Qamar

https://www.instagram.com/p/Bh01HdDnXTD/?taken-by=sabaqamarzaman

She is talented she is gorgeous and she is strong headed. From her beautiful face that you get to see if you follow her to her strong opinions on gender equality this woman earns her followers. Also she has a gorgeous cat so all the cat people go show that cat some love. Once in while she shares her family moments as well which are precious. She can be so sassy at times and I love that also did I mention the cat? So yeah cat, opinions and beauty go hit that follow button already.

 

5: Osman Khalid Butt

https://www.instagram.com/p/BhW9hxyjr3x/?taken-by=aclockworkobi

Gorgeous, sassy and opinionated no I am not describing a diva it’s good ol’ OKB we are talking about tho he is not less than any diva. Personally not a huge fan of his acting but a huge fan of his Instagram. Let controversy come this man is never quiet, a strong supporter of women empowerment and very vocal about his other political views as well. Hilarious, classy and knows how the social media game works. Also just look at his username who doesn’t love A CLOCKWORK ORANGE!

 

4: Armeena Khan

https://www.instagram.com/p/Bh3a7HoHo1K/?taken-by=armeenakhanofficial

Armeena is more of a kabhi neem neem kabhi shahad shahad deal. There are days when she is as wise as an old oak tree who can talk and there are days when she is downright teen queen of only seventeen either way qualifies for interesting social media presence. Vocal but a little too vocal sometimes but her Instagram is mostly sunny, good vibes and positivity all the way, 10/10 will recommend.

 

3: Sanam Saeed

https://www.instagram.com/p/Bg02oTLlO2g/?taken-by=sanammody

Sanam is downright my favorite woman in our entertainment industry right now, talented, strong and beautiful. Now adays her Instagram is mostly about Cake promotions and damn it she looks breathtakingly gorgeous at every event. Shares pictures of things she finds interesting be it a vintage store in London or Karachi’s night view from the sky, one of the very few aesthetically pleasing accounts.

 

2: Ali Kazmi

https://www.instagram.com/p/BgkVWHPFtEE/?taken-by=thealikazmi

Ali Kazmi in the houseeeee guyssss. One of my only three favorite Instagramers first one being Tom Hardy of course and the second one you will find out shortly. Ali is a family guy I mean just look at the man’s dp. He is vocal and he captures the moment. One of the very few celebrities who step out of their own stardom and look around and capture whatever looks beautiful. The kinda soul that finds time to appreciate the moon and the sealing of a museum. If that doesn’t work for you he just happens to be very hot as well, go follow.

 

 

1: Adeel Hussain

https://www.instagram.com/p/BhQhFfKFc2V/?taken-by=vizorkaneda

Adeel Hussain ladies and germs, the man, the myth. It is like that famous quote goes I too fall in love with people who show me a little bit of their soul. In this world so perfectly guarded I appreciate rawness. Following Adeel feels like following any other friend, he shares his pictures from his college days to his childhood to his artwork from his teenage years WHO DOES THAT! Captures so many beautiful things, random people, random places and even shows the other side of the story by capturing his other colleagues from entertainment industry in the light he himself sees them. Such a a kindled spirit with the soul of a true artist. Don’t miss out on this dude’s insta folks.

 

That sums up my list which is totally based on my preferences, if you have your own list of favorite celebrity Instagram accounts do share it with me I don’t want to miss out on any cool insta accounts.

 

Visaal Episode 5 Review – Very Interesting!

Ohkay so, this episode of Visaal was quite interesting. As the story is progressing, I am liking it more & more. The way the story is being told is simple but super interesting & the characters are very simple too but the overall execution of this drama makes it a worth-watch.

Akram was on the hunt for finding a perfect Bhabhi for himself, someone who could help him in getting closer to Pari. Akram’s choice was obviously unique but he knew that that’s where he will get the lady that he was looking for & the people at that end will do as he says once given the money. Yasmeen’s character was quite interesting & made quite an impression in the introduction. I really hope she plays an important part & saves the girl whose life is at stake!

Well, the news already made it to Shabbir’s work place & people started talking that Taimur was being too generous & friendly when it came to Shabbir. It was sad that even Pari’s name was being dragged but then again, those were not just mere rumors as this was Taimur’s intention behind getting closer to Shabbir. To add more to it Taimur also invited Shabbir & Pari to his house to get to know them on a personal level & to make some ties with them as well.

Pari resisted but she gave in & visited Taimur. Pari isn’t oblivious of Taimur’s intentions & even though she is keeping her sweet distance, she still understands all of his hints. Taimur left quite a good impression on Naheed & Jumman Bua too that is why she couldn’t stop praising him in front of Ghufran’s wife.

Well, what Naheed did was something that I just didn’t see coming but let me just say, it was a perfect twist & I guess much needed to in this simple one-tracked story. Naheed couldn’t resist getting jealous of her friend & even though she tried to get friendly with Taimur, she was hurt & upset when she saw that he was totally into Pari & couldn’t stop talking about her.

What Naheed did like writing a letter to Taimur posing to be Pari & then locking the gate once he was inside was shocking. Obviously the dynamics of the story will change but the thing that I will be sad to see the most is a strain in Pari & Shabbir’s relationship. It would be quite upsetting because obviously their father-daughter relationship was so sweet & just perfect but now it will go through a bad phase, all because of Naheed. I must say that though the things are for worse but is it good that there is more to Naheed’s character!

Overall, it was an amazing episode. All the characters have their thing happening & there is so much that they are going to offer. I think Taimur will be turned down by Shabbir even when he will approach him for Pari’s proposal & that’s when Akram will come in the picture & in Pari’s life too. The direction & the acting is top-notch. Definitely looking forward to the rest of the drama. Please share your thoughts.

Keep Supporting,
Cheers,
Zahra Mirza.

Fiza Ali Marries Ayaz Malik!

Actress and host Fiza Ali announced yesterday that she has gotten married again. Fiza announced the news on her Facebook announced that she is hitched and she will not be doing any project in media from now on except her show Eidi Sab Ke Liye. Fiza’s announcement came as a bit of shock to many fans as she has not openly talked about her former divorce. She has a beautiful girl from her first marriage and she has asked everyone for prayers for her family. Here is Fiza’s post:

Fiza Ali Marries Ayaz Malik!

We wish Fiza a lot of happiness and may the couple have a blissful life ahead!

Ali Gul Pir Recreated Hilarious Pictures Inspired By Viral Shots!

Ali Gul Pir just took some pictures which went viral recently on social media and recreated them. His touch has literally made the pictures so hilarious that one notices how “unique” the original pictures were. From Chai Wala to Hocane sisters, everyone’s shots got a touch of Ali. Here are some:

Ali Gul Pir Recreated Hilarious Pictures Inspired By Viral Shots!

Ali Gul Pir Recreated Hilarious Pictures Inspired By Viral Shots!

Ali Gul Pir Recreated Hilarious Pictures Inspired By Viral Shots!

Ali Gul Pir Recreated Hilarious Pictures Inspired By Viral Shots!

Ali Gul Pir Recreated Hilarious Pictures Inspired By Viral Shots!

Ali Gul Pir Recreated Hilarious Pictures Inspired By Viral Shots!

Ali Gul Pir Recreated Hilarious Pictures Inspired By Viral Shots!

We must say Ali has taken a very good stance against child labour and slavery in a subtle and hilarious manner!

Aangan Episode 25 Review – Perfectly Woven Suspense!

Oh well, Iet’s just say that I am more interested in talking about the note at which the episode ended in stead of talking about the Sadaan Afrah Nikkah. I am glad that it is done with & I also enjoyed this episode because it had quite a lot of those moments, those arguments, bickering, one-liners that made us fall in love with Aangan in the first place!

Asim convinced Sajjad but then again, Sajjad being the emotional one had to give in because he feels for his Sadaan & Shaina’s likes & dislikes differently than Hajra. Sajjad obviously knew that Hajra won’t let him go off the hook after she will find out, that is why he made a pact with Sadaan that he will protect his father when the secret will be revealed. I must say, Asim used the right word; ‘dictatorship’ when it came to describing the tactics Hajra had used for parenting. I am glad it didn’t take it quite a lot to convince Sajjad because Asim had a valid argument & Sadaan had his reasons.

I loved Allauddin’s entry at the right time, he tried really hard to get to the crux of the situation but then again, because he was being unnecessarily nice that too probably for the first time, his ego was hurt when his generosity was turned down & surprise surprise, he made sure that Anila blew things out of proportion. Zaitoon’s suggestion ke Allauddin ke liye jaloos nikalainge was epic, lol!

Well, Sadaan & Afrah got married in the presence of Sajjad. I mean his entry in such an attire went so well with his image, it told a tale of the storm he came out of in order to attend this family affair because facing Hajra, avoiding her & not spilling the beans was not an easy feat. I loved the car scene because it was obvious that it was Noor ul Hassan who was handling the camera, there were some candid moments, like there was something just so raw, so so natural about that entire scene which I loved!

Well, finally, Sadaan’s Chachi was revealed & let’s just say, massive props to both the writer & the director for making sure no one could find out who she was married to – even now. I am sure by now everyone must be guessing & coming up with their opinions but I am glad that they still kept things ambiguous & left it on us to do the guess-work – at least for another week. The way both Zahid & Asim relaxed on the sofa the moment they entered that house showed that they both frequented that place quite often. Asim & Zahid both gave her a warm smile, showing they both were very comfortable with her. The way Zahid stood next to her showed that he was pretty friendly but that woman was smiling at Asim, so my bet is that she is Asim’s wife & it seemed that Zahid was not introducing her as his wife but more as Asim’s. I don’t know but seeing the submissiveness of Asim towards Laila; not doing anything that might upset her & following her lead every single time might be a cover to never give her the impression that he was disloyal to her. But then again, if I recall everything, it also suggests that she could he Zahid’s wife as Laila’s friend said that she has seen him there. Also, Zahid used to go away for days, so may be he was nurturing this relationship in that time span. Oh well, it just goes to show that Faiza Iftikhar has weaved this scenario very carefully with a lot of caution to pull the mind-strings of the viewers. Please take a bow for a job well done. Loved every bit of it but then I hope there’s a solid justification behind this 2nd marriage that either Asim or Zahid went for. Please share your thoughts.

Keep Supporting,
Cheers,
Zahra Mirza.

Tabeer Episode 10 Review – Depressing!

This episode of Tabeer was pretty depressing. I am not sure what the writer was trying to achieve by killing one character after another in this drama. Seeing the promo of the next episode frustrated me because I don’t really see why killing Tabeer’s son was so necessary to move things forward? Yes, when it came to Tabeer & Fawad’s spouses, it was obvious that they had to die so that the story could progress, but literally showing this now is extreme!

While watching this episode, I could see that just because Tabeer & Fawad were in a same boat, they were being able to relate to & understand each other’s perspectives, which was obviously nice for both of them & was also playing an important part in helping them both overcome their sorrow but the turn that the story is now going to take is not giving me much courage to tune to this show again!

Tabeer missed her child & she wanted to see him but the thought of leaving Fawad’s child behind stopped her. Even though she came to see her child but sadly, it was too late.

Once again, like I mentioned in the previous review, there was no need for Daadi to take Tabeer’s child with her. Also, I don’t think anyone can stay so oblivious to someone’s nature, like no one in their family especially Asma who has been married to Ajju’s brother knows what sort of a person Ajju is. To trust him with the child & not going to the doctor with him is pretty unconvincing because usually the woman who is taking care of the child makes sure to go to the doctor herself in order to find out every little detail about what’s wrong with the child & what can be done to treat him. It was totally unconvincing that both Daadi & Asma just stayed at home & gave the baby to Ajju & what happened after that is depressing!!! Anyways, please share your thoughts.

Keep Supporting,
Cheers,
Zahra Mirza.

Dar Si Jati Hei Sila Last Episode Review – Tear-Jerkingly Beautiful

This last episode covered a great deal from the complications of arranged marriages to the limitations of a joint family system. It also showed how far Sila and Sadia had come and how things had changed in Noor Manzil. Every single scene in tonight’s episode was beautifully penned down and executed perfectly. It is definitely the kind of episode which I will be watching again a few times. I will not give the details away about the ending because all of you who are following the show should watch it yourself. It is really difficult to pick a favorite scene from this last episode because there were so many scenes which were tear-jerkingly beautiful.

Thought provoking, gripping, intense and disturbing – dramas like Dar Si Jati Hei Sila don’t just happen overnight but a great deal of hard work goes into making them a success. This drama artfully and unapologetically highlighted many important issues which are most often brushed under the carpet or are not dealt with too seriously. The best part of this drama was that it had so many important messages for the victims as well as for the abusers! The writer Bee Gul’s layered and meaningful script coupled with Kashif Nisar’s immaculate direction and some of the most impressive performances by all the actors involved made this drama one of those very few plays which have a lasting impression.

Dar Si Jati Hei Sila Last Episode Review - Tear-Jerkingly Beautiful

Nauman Ijaz’s solid performance was the highlight of this show. Yumna Zaidi translated a difficult character faultlessly on screen; Sila hardly had any dialogues but it was never difficult connecting to her character because Yumna Zaidi’s expressions and body language always conveyed whatever Sila was going through. Saman Ansari’s brilliant performance as a woman who was always misunderstood and who had to fight all her battles alone made Sadia’s journey emotionally involving. Zaini’s character was refreshing and it had a lingering impact. Her character was beautifully etched-out and Aamna Malick’s performance was phenomenal throughout. Raheel’s character too was equally positive as well as interesting. Usama Tahir portrayed this character convincingly even though it went through different stages but his portrayal was always effortless. Sheikh Mubashar was well-suited for Hatim’s role and even though this was his first television appearance he never failed to impress. Although, Hatim didn’t get a lot of screen time but his story was poignant throughout and important as well. Sakina Samo was superb as Bari Aapa, I absolutely loved her in this character right from the first episode. Her style of acting was completely in line with the character she was playing. Kiran Haq deserves a special mention for nailing her character and turning things around. Munazzah Arif, Noor-ul-Hassan and Saleem Sheikh also gave solid and realistic performances throughout.

A big thanks to all those wonderful people who read the reviews every week and shared their thoughts in the comments section. This entire experience of watching and reviewing Dar Si Jati hei Sila wouldn’t have been the same without you all. Do share your thoughts about this last episode and also about the drama as a whole.

Lashkara Episode 4 Review – Power-Packed Performances!

Ohkay so, this episode of Lashkara was amazing. The way the story is progessing with so many intricacies is commendable & the way the director is bringing every little detail into the limelight, that too at the right time is sheer brilliance.

Who would have thought that the sight of seeing her father getting insulted & her brother emerging as a culprit will shake Bubbly to such an extreme that she will end up forsaking her biggest dream – her marriage to her ideal partner only to prove to be the saving grace of her family.

For the first time it seemed that Kulsoom was disappointed in Bubbly after the show Sunny put up at her house but I loved the way Muneer intervened & told her to let Bubbly be. Sadly, the loan sharks came looking for Iqbal & that entire fiasco further convinced Bubbly to do what it takes to save her family because she knew that Feeka’s mother Nasreen could definitely help them financially as this is what she promised while putting forth Bubbly’s proposal because I believe being their ex-neighbor, Nasreen was pretty well-aware of their financial condition & restraints too.

Well, Sunny decided to approach Feeka in order to intimidate him & to talk him out of his idea of marrying Bubbly. Sunny obviously thought that Bubbly rejected him because she was being pressurized by her family to say yes to Feeka’s proposal but Sunny obviously has no idea about the reasons why Bubbly refused him & has said yes to Feeka. I loved the way Nikki fought with Sunny while Feeka stood their silently, without any courage to speak up for himself. It was so amusing that when Sunny left after saying so much, that was when Feeka finally spoke like a man & dissed him.

Nikki obviously has clear issues with Bubbly but oh my, I must say, my favoriteee scene of this entire episode was when Nasreen shared her opinion about Bubbly & those guys who claimed to be her admirers. I love that Nasreen has this confidence, she is this self-sufficient woman who knows how everything has to be approached, that is why in stead of saying things about Bubbly, she spoke through her perspective in front of her own daughter. I am not sure if Nasreen’s interest in Bubbly is only because she is Feeka’s lady love or there’s something more to it. Definitely looking forward to find that out.

Nikki confronted Bubbly & she knew that Nikki was not going to go easy on her. Even though for the time being Bubbly dealt with her but she knows it is going to be a long battle. Bubbly & Feeka got engaged & even though it was Sunny whose heart broke & he even got insulted, there was also Nazeer who tried to play his little part too in order to stop this marriage from happening but alas! He is in no position to do anything! Masoom.

Bubbly ended things with Sunny but obviously he is not going to settle for no as an answer. It looks like this has turned into an ego issue fot him too but then he could also see that even Bubbly wasn’t too overjoyed & she was just compromising, though she may not see it. I loved that even Saima tried to play her part but Bubbly had a bigger picture in mind!

Overall, I thoroughly enjoyed this episode as it was filled with power-packed performances. The story obviously has a lot more to offer & I can not wait to see it all. Brilliant acting by every single actor there. Loving this drama so far. Please share your thoughts.

Keep Supporting,
Cheers,
Zahra Mirza. 

Khasara Episode 3 – Review!

Ohkay so, this episode of Khasara took the story forward but still there is nothing new or refreshing about this drama. Yes, they are trying hard to show something huge but the overall feel of the drama isn’t too appealing but having said that, I will mention that the direction of this drama is definitely good, despite such a been-there-seen-that story, the director has done his part well!

Sila finally blackmailed her husband Moanis to take her & the kids to Karachi & he obliged. Obviously, Sila played a good trick on him & because Moanis is a loving husband, he couldn’t say no. Sila prepared some gifts for Linta but it is sad that during her stay, Sila couldn’t see Linta’s cold attitude. Sila went out of the way to arrange something for her to make her happy but she is mistaken. Well, Moanis contacted Mohtasim & he welcomed him wholeheartedly!

Well, Linta finally caught Arzoo & Mohtasim red-handed. Linta had her informer in the office who let her know what was going on. That entire scene of Linta walking in to see Mohtasim & Arzoo in such condition was cringe-worthy & a bit too bold to grasp! Well, Linta created a mayhem but then it looks like she just took Mohtasim with her in order to give him a chance again because she is either too weak or loves him unconditionally to let go of him despite knowing ths truth that he is a cheater.

Sila & Co. reached Mohtasim’s place & I am sure Sila will only be disappointed because the timing isn’t right & Linta’s world has turned upside down. I think seeing Linta’s behavior, Sila will mistakenly start seeing Mohtasim as a victim & will sympathize with him, which will take the story forward from that note. I will see for a couple of weeks more, if there is nothing that further grabs my attention then I will probably stop reviewing this drama. Anyways, please share your thoughts!

Keep Supporting,
Cheers,
Zahra Mirza.

Amir Khan And Faryal Makhdoom Welcome Baby Girl!

Everyone is familiar with the drama which went down at the end of 2017 in the Khan family. There were a lot of disputes among the family and then in the spouses themselves. After all the horrors, Faryal Makhdoom announced that she was expecting her second child. The good news at the end acted like a bridge between the husband and wife. They reconciled for the sake of their children. And today the little bundle of joy has finally arrived. And its a girl for Amir and Faryal. Amir shared a cute picture of the little one with him. Here is the new addition to the Khan family, Alayna Khan:

Amir Khan And Faryal Makhdoom Welcome Baby Girl!

Heartiest congratulations to the Khan family on the new arrival. May the little one bring more peace, love and blessings in the house!

Meesha Shafi Takes The Legal Route!

So, Ali Zafar has sent Meesha Shafi a legal notice depicting that she would have to give 10 crore rupees if she fails to apologize on social media within two weeks. Meesha is not staying silent and she also has chosen her legal attorneys. This is what Meesha announced on her twitter:

Meesha Shafi Takes The Legal Route!

Meesha’s lawyer appreciated her for her bravery to come out on this and he also has demanded that they can talk to Ali now only if he apologizes.

Meesha Shafi Takes The Legal Route!

Nighat Dad is a lawyer as well as a cyber-rights activist. With all the legal counsels involved now in the situation, let’s see what route it takes!

Actor Mustafa Ali Khan Proposes #MeToo For Men

You might have seen Mustafa along side Osman Khalid Butt and Ainy Jaffri in Balu Mahi. Mustafa came up with the idea for a campaign #MeToo but for men and it definitely isn’t what you think it is.

He isn’t suggesting a campaign that supports men who have been sexually abused or harassed when he says #MeToo for men he means that all men acknowledge that too are a part of this epidemic.

In his Facebook post he said,

“Every single man is guilty. Guilty of perpetuating this environment where EVERY woman feels unsafe. I too am guilty.”

Actor Mustafa Ali Khan Proposes #MeToo For Men

He continued,

“I, too, have made women feel unsafe. I have always been careful in how I treat every woman I interact with. I know I am guilty of, in one way or another, making them feel unsafe. So yeah, #MeToo.”

He further added,

“I am guilty of ogling or staring at women – sometimes long enough to make them uncomfortable. #MeToo.”

He added that ‘men will be men’ is the part of the problem,

“I am deeply ashamed of my actions and my inaction. I apologise to every woman who has ever felt uncomfortable or unsafe around me. And I promise, I will try to be a better human being.”

The actor concludes by explaining that this is not a debate about “feminism, sexism, or any other ‘ism’”, but rather about being better human beings.

 

Have anything to add?

Shoaib Malik And Sania Mirza Are Expecting!

It was a huge festivity in Pakistan and India when two of the sports stars from both countries became a couple. They have since one of the most loved couples in both countries. So, today the sports stars announced that they are expecting their first child in a very sporty way. Sania Mirza recently said in an interview that if they have a baby he/she will be named Mirza-Malik. The tennis star posted a picture of their Mirza-Malik’s locker today along with mommy and daddy’s. Shoaib Malik also shared the picture on his social media. Here is the announcement:

Shoaib Malik And Sania Mirza Are Expecting!

Congratulation to Shoaib Malik and Sania Mirza for this new addition to the family!

‘Actor In Law’ Producer Booing Ahad’s LSA Win Infuriates Fans

When the Lux Style Awards were aired on 22nd April this year while there were many who enjoyed the star studded show others were taken aback by Actor In Law’s producer Fizza Ali Meerza’s booing at Ahad Raza’s LSA win for Best Actor.

Meerza, who has hits such as Na Maloom Afraad and Actor in Law under her belly, was spotted booing Ahad Raza Mir as he went on stage to receive an award. Ahad was dubbed the Best TV Actor – a category that even Na Maloom Afraad’s Mohsin Abbas Haider was nominated for.

 

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Obviously she wanted Haider to take the trophy home, given the two have worked together on various occasions and hence share a friendly bond. However, fans deemed this as immature and disrespectful on her part.

People have requested both Meerza and LSAs team to offer a public apology.

 

 

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Two Women Support Ali Zafar On The Jamming Incident!

Meesha Shafi recently revealed some details on the accusation she made on Ali Zafar. She revealed that she faced harassment during a jamming session. Few of Zafar’s colleagues who were present during the session took to Facebook and posted their stories supporting Ali Zafar. They refuted Shafi’s claims as they went on praising Ali’s behaviour toward them. Here are the statements:

Two Women Support Ali Zafar On The Jamming Incident!

Two Women Support Ali Zafar On The Jamming Incident!

Ali has spoken after his initial statement, neither on further allegations and nor on any supportive statements!

Sara Bhatti Talks About Self Identity!

After her divorce with Mikaal Zulfiqar, Sara Bhatti has officially become a part of the industry. She is in dramas and doing shoots and making a career for herself. But still, at many places, people refer to her as Mikaal’s ex-wife than calling her as her own person. Sara took to Instagram and shared a message about self-identity that how she should just be referenced by her own work. Here is what she wrote:

Sara Bhatti Talks About Self Identity!

Sara Bhatti Talks About Self Identity!

Definitely an on-point message by Sara!

Ahmed Shahzad’s Son’s Star-Studded Birthday!

It was Ahmad Shahzad’s son’s first birthday and papa made sure the little boy gets a big bash. Many stars were seen on the occasion and little Ali looked like a true cutie. Urwa Hocane, Farhan Saeed, Resham, Reema, Imran Abbas and many other stars were seen at the birthday bash. Here are some pictures:

Ahmed Shahzad's Son's Star-Studded Birthday!

Ahmed Shahzad's Son's Star-Studded Birthday!

Ahmed Shahzad's Son's Star-Studded Birthday!

Ahmed Shahzad's Son's Star-Studded Birthday!

Ahmed Shahzad's Son's Star-Studded Birthday!

Ahmed Shahzad's Son's Star-Studded Birthday! Ahmed Shahzad's Son's Star-Studded Birthday!

Khamoshi Episode 29 Review-Atif Got Levelled!

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I know when it is the 29th episode of a drama and things are still at a place where they were in the 16th or 17th episode, no one can be happy. But I have decided to be happy with this episode because as you read the title, Atif got levelled by Arsala. If you couldn’t believe it the first time, here I write it again in capital letters: ATIF GOT LEVELLED BY ARSALA! It was a surprise to see the Khamosh larki finally using her tongue, an organ she had sworn she would never use. She insulted him the way he deserved to get insulted and threw him out of her office. A good scene to watch which made the other useless and some horrible scenes of the episode tolerable. Now, let’s talk about stuff which was difficult to handle:

I am not able to understand one thing, Shahram is a billionaire, he is humble and handsome. He knows how to run the world then why he could never figure out how to get a girl and everyone in the city is busy searching a perfect dulhan for him. First, it was Nasreen who was worried for his dulhan. Then Bee Jaan was setting him up with Arsala after she found out about his slight interest and now Tahseen is yelling ke woh Shahram ke liye achi larki nahin hai. Why do these ladies not let him on his own? That’s how maybe he starts using his senses which have gone missing since his meeting with Arsala.

Khamoshi Episode 29 Review-Atif Got Levelled!

The other thing that REALLY bothered me was Bee Jaan’s track. They have filmed it in such a horrible way and the repetition of the track, again and again, is not helping. The constant BED NUMBER 4!!! She is in an old-age home not in a prison. Yes, these places are not really homy always and many of the people experience very hard times but still, it is not like the whole administration just keeps standing on your head calling you bed number 4 and saying bad stuff about you.

Iqra Aziz’s track has gotten lost in the drama somewhere. She just comes repeat the old scenes and goes back to do some other of her project. Her character is not even moving towards a conclusion and same is the case with the mother. It is episode 29 and there is no change in her behaviour either. The next episode is going to be the repetition of this episode with of course not a single new scene as is depicted by the preview.

Let’s wait and maybe we could see Naima’s devastation in 2019!

Woh Mera Dil Tha Episode 6 Review – Match Made In Hell!

This latest episode of Woh Mera Dil Tha had another unexpected and important development to its credit which changed the direction of the story completely. I am wondering why a lame drama like Noor-ul-Ain has been given the 8pm slot and Woh Mera Dil Tha which is far better has been given the 9pm slot! Woh Mera Dil Tha isn’t faultless but it is definitely far more interesting that Noor-ul-Ain which has absolutely no story or direction!

Even after all the planning and convincing Zaid could not escape the situation he had put himself into because of Arham. Arham pulled back from his commitment as well as his relationship with Naina but somehow Naina didn’t even try to tell her father the truth. Zaid however did whatever he could to tell his father that this was a big misunderstanding but ultimately had to give in. Although this entire situation was really serious but somehow I found it amusing! Since Zaid had planned all this, it looked like he was paying for being over smart and for trying to outsmart everyone else! This episode as a whole however could have been even more entertaining if like the previous episode some of the scenes were not dragged. The flashback scenes were used effectively in this recent episode since they helped the viewers understand why Arham ultimately backed off. This particular development was shown convincingly and it was startling.

Woh Mera Dil Tha Episode 6 Review - Match Made In Hell!

Right from the first episode I was wondering how these two people who simply couldn’t stand each other will ultimately end up together. That mystery has been solved tonight and now I am eagerly waiting to see how Zaid in particular will handle this situation. It will be interesting watching Naina and Zaid grow as individuals as well as partners. Even when Arham didn’t turn up and Naina was heart broken, Zaid didn’t give her a lot of concession which basically shows that he is definitely not the kind of person whose heart will melt watching a girl in distress or crying. Zaid was also shown resisting this nikkah more aggressively than Naina did which makes this entire situation even more interesting! Zaid is allergic to commitments too therefore it is impossible to tell how he will treat Naina once they enter into a nikkah. The fact that Naina was his best friend’s girlfriend for the longest time definitely doesn’t help. These two can easily pass as a match made in hell.

The latest turn in the story has made this drama even more interesting and I can’t wait to watch what happens next! Some of the scenes and situations tonight weren’t convincing enough but overall it was an entertaining episode which gave me a reason to look forward to more! Sami Khan and Madiha Imam’s remarkable performances were the highlight of this latest episode. The preview of the next episode however was a little too elaborate especially given the fact that right now we were all supposed to be wondering whether these two will ultimately get married or not!

How many of you watched this latest episode? Do share your thoughts about it.

Noor ul Ain Episode 11 Review – Dry & Drier!

Ohkay so, another week, another boring episode of Noor ul Ain. I am not sure what is to be blamed, the writing, the direction, the overall scenario or the half-dead characters. If there’s one word that fits this drama, it is DRY & unfortunately, it keeps on getting drier, even more drier than my freshly done laundry!

Khizar’s be-naam amman jaan came to see both Noor & Khizar & what she said to Noor was spot on. I mean I am sure even she was frustrated at Noor like we all are so she decided to do the honors & ask Noor the obvious question that what did she see in Khizar & most importantly, how did she start trusting him so much that she decided to get married to him after meeting him twice? I guess the writer should have been a little more respectful towards Marina Khan because when an actor of her stature is working in your drama, you should at least give her character a name? What is her name? Does anyone know? This is the second mystery, first one being Noor’s decision of estranging her family to be with Khizar, the guy she just met & got married but can’t even smile while looking at him!?!?!

Sofie was wailing about her phooti kismat but then again, her mother seemed pretty calm. I must say Tanveer Fatima’s calm after the storm has left me scratching my head, she seems in a very comfortable zone after whatever has happened with Noor? So much so that even the bad news from Sofie’s in laws side didn’t shock her enough!

Well, now that Khizar & Noor are married, I will honestly say that I couldn’t see them as a husband & wife, like there is no connection, no spark, no chemistry, absolutely nothing between them to make them look like a couple. I am sure this has to do with Noor’s poker face, I get it, she is a practical, bongi, serious sort of a girl but even then no one is devoid of basic emotions like happiness or satisfaction? Noor’s confessions to Khizar sounded so half hearted as if she was just delivering the dialogues without any emotions or feelings. Also, her confession came as a surprise because she claimed that Khizar had done so much for her emotionally but then where are those emotions? Why can’t we see them? Why?

To me Noor & Khizar seemed like a sibling duo who were now living in a hostel, away from their parents to make a living in the city. I wish Sarmad had directed Sajal to smile a bit because it wouldn’t have harmed anyone & would’ve definitely given me a reason to look at the TV screen for a brief moment & not at the ceiling which I usually stare at when Noor ul Ain is airing. Even though both Imran & Sajal made some contact like side hugs & holding hands but even that didn’t help much to give them an overall vibe of a couple – all thanks to our flat-faced Noor!

As if things weren’t dry enough that they decided to play that weird OST during the 2 minute long scene where Noor & Khizar were doing grocery shopping? I mean I was low-key amused & also cringing that this was the love story we were being made to watch where now we’d have to derive some sweetness out of such a boring scene of seeing a couple doing their groceries? LOL!

Khizar has been making some really tall claims like giving Noor her dream house & doing everything for her but where he should have started doing something straight away, he is arranging loans & depending on his friends for everything? Hmmmm…!

Well, obviously the writer had to bring Noor in front of her parents, so he decided to turn Kashi, a harmless soul into a thief to create that scenario. Really there was absolutely no need for all of this because Noor has left her family & vice versa, so! I wish in stead of wasting energies on side tracks & characters, the writer had put some personality, some depth, some emotions in the main leads because that would’ve done wonders to this drama & had taken it to a whole new level. Anyways, please share your thoughts.

Keep Supporting,
Cheers,
Zahra Mirza.

Also, a Tip for ARY: Please start airing Noor ul Ain’s Double Episodes so that we can get over with this drama ASAP!