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Pukaar Episode 1 – Review!

Ohkay so, the production of Six Sigma Plus, writing of Abdul Razzaq & direction of Farooq Rind; Pukaar, a prime time drama commenced last night on ARY Digital. I found the episode to be medium paced, not too fast neither too slow. I also found the episode to be decent but not outstanding, though I am sure rather I hope that my opinion will change as the drama will progress.

The plot mainly revovled around Samra (Yumna Zaidi) & Fahad Sultan, her friend. Samra being the only child of her Parents (Shehryar Zaidi & Laila Zuberi) is well & truly loved, so much so that she has decided to never ever get married because the thought of leaving her parents & their home is daunting for her. Fahad Sultan happens to be the son of an affluent family & he is in love with Samra.

Pukaar Episode 1 - Review!

Fahad decides to surprise Samra by trespassing her house at the night of her birthday only to wish her & confess his feelings to her. Samra who gets taken aback by his confession clearly tells him that he is just a friend to her & nothing else. Samra & Fahad’s mutual friend Aiman obviously sides with Fahad & thinks it was very sweet as well as courageous of him to wish her in such a manner!

Pukaar Episode 1 - Review!

Samra’s father lands himself in deep trouble where his car gets stolen & the one who comes to save the day is Fahad, about which Samra feels that he might’ve planned all this to enter the good books of her father. Samra does tell her mother about Fahad’s proposal & her rejection but after that even though she doesn’t say much, her mother starts feeling that Samra might be regretting her decision. I liked the relationship Samra shared with her mother, where she was friendly enough with her to tell her everything but still maintained that line of respect that should exist between a mother & a daughter. Fahad can be termed as an emotional person but because he goes out of the way for Samra, he felt insulted when she doubts him or treats his decision of going to America as a joke!

In my opinion the first episode, though decent, was strictly alright. We did get a detailed introduction to Samra’s character but after the episode ended, I was left feeling that they could’ve added a bit more to make it complete as the note at which the episode ended seemed a bit too random. I am sure they attempted something new when it came to the editing but at times I found it hard to realize whether they immediately took us to the flashbacks or they were just taking the story forward. I am sure the viewers will get used to this new technique of editing as the drama will progress. The direction & the camera angles were great, it did make a point that the director was attempting something different. The background music was very pleasant to listen to & added a lot of charm to the drama.

Yumna Zaidi as always was at the top of her game in terms of acting but her patent ‘yaaaaarrrrr’ reminded me of the character of Hayat that she played in Yeh Raha Dil. The actor playing the role of Fahad seemed way too stiff, I am not sure if it was the demand of the character for him to act the certain way but he made it seem like he was awkward & uncomfortable in performing this character. Yes, we can justify his reserved nature given the status that he is known to carry & the family background that he comes from but in general something was definitely missing & it made his acting seem weak, may be he was trying too hard. Also, I wish he hadn’t gone heavy handed on the purple lip tint, because…!!!

The preview of the next episode did seem promising though, looks like Fahad will start burdening Samra with his high expectations & demands because it is too obvious that he loves Samra but he doesn’t love her for who she is. The girl playing the role of Aimen seemed to be trying too hard as well. May be when the drama will progress, all these guys will loosen up a bit as considering it was the first episode, they all might be trying too hard. Overall, the drama had a nice start & oh yes, I enjoyed the opening scene a lot. Please share your thoughts about the very first episode of Pukaar.

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Cheers,
Zahra Mirza.

Frieha Altaf Gives An Explanation !!!

Thanks to social media and freedom of expression, people are not finding it easy to bully anyone or cross their limits. Pakistani top model and PR mogul Frieha Altaf was recently under hot water for ridiculing random people that she had captured on her camera as they went to board a plane on the airport.

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Her attitude had not gone down when I did a lot of people who called her out for invading peoples’ privacy and making fun of those who do not have her sources or interest to spend their time dressing up in latest fashion for the airport.

After a lot of backlash, Frieha came up with an explanation that she had posted on her social media pages;

Frieha Altaf Gives An Explanation !!! Frieha Altaf Gives An Explanation !!!

While it’s great that she apologized and her apology should be accepted in all fairness but her clarifications were not very intelligent.

Why would someone comment on people who have not asked the fashion industry people to shed light on their dress sense and who are not indulging in any kind of glamour competition.

Secondly, Frieha sure has a very interesting and different way of taking selfies..

 

Classic ‘Junoon’ Comeback Is In Order Confirms Salman Ahmad

Rumors of a ‘Junoon’ reunion have been circulating for ages but finally the wait is over. Salman Ahmad earlier revealed that he will be paying tribute to the greatest Pakistani bands of all time such as Junoon and Vital Signs. He said,

“In 2018, I am producing a unique Broadway-style show which will pay tribute to three legends, Nazia and Zoheb Hassan, Junoon and Vital Signs. I’ve already been in talks with Zoheb, JJ’s sons, Momina Mustehsan, Asim Azhar, Irtaash and a few others.”

Adding further, the ace guitarist said that he has been speaking to Azmat, O’Connel, Rohail Hyaat and Shahi Hasan to come together.

Ahmad has just confirmed that the lineup is now ready.

“The classic Junoon line up is ready to take off in 2018. We’re doing it for the fans who deserve to see unity and hope once again.”

Classic 'Junoon' Comeback Is In Order Confirms Salman Ahmad

Ahmad further quoted,

“This reunion is celebrating 25 years of Junoon and the 20th anniversary of our album Azadi.”

 

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Rahat Fateh Ali Khan’s Latest Bollywood Track Is Out

Rahat Fateh Ali Khan’s latest Bollywood project is a song called ‘Ishtehar’ for an upcoming Bollywood movie, Welcome To New York. The song is composed by Shamir Tandon and lyrics are penned by Charanjeet Charan. It is Rahat Fateh Ali Khan’s duet with Dhvani Bhanushali.

Rahat Fateh Ali Khan's Latest Bollywood Track Is Out

The “Zaroori Tha” singer said in a statement,

“Ishtehar is a beautiful soulful rendition and it was a pleasure to sing to the music of Shamirji and collaborate with Puja Music for this song. It’s great to witness a young girl like Dhvani who has a lovely voice making her debut and sing besides me,” 

He further added,

“Shamirji has beautifully composed the song with Charanjeetji’s lyrics, giving it that magical touch,”

Produced by Pooja Films and Wiz Films, the movie is directed by Chakri Toleti and is releasing on February 23.

 

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Aangan Episode 14 Review – Wedding Preps!

Ohkay so, this episode revolved around Zoya’s wedding preps & everyone’s role in it. Where some of the family members were overjoyed & taking care of their responsibilities wholeheartedly, others were feeling the pressures & the burdens of arranging the wedding & in the middle of this, everything that happens in a regular household was portrayed beautifully!

Ladies of the house were not only happily taking part in the wedding preps, they were concerned about their dresses as well. It was so good to see Laila coming to the forefront & doing everything enthusiastically because this is what her interests are & this is also what she excels in. Hajra was relaxed as she knew that she could depend on Laila for a lot of things because she was not only up to date but well aware of how things should be done!

Gents of the family were obviously concerened & taking care of the finances. While Asim seemed calm & collected & offered his support as much as he could, Sajjad was panicking because he knew how many expenses were there to be taken care of. It was so heart breaking seeing Abba Jee’s morale down after speaking to Shafiq but the way he presented a different version in front of his other sons went to show that no matter what happens, his love for Shafiq overshadowed his disappointment in him & he just didn’t want to malign his brothers’ heart against him. After Asim spoke to Shafiq, he not only found out the reason why Abba Jee was feeling down but even he couldn’t help feeling disappointed at Shafiq’s display of selfishness. Sajjad who obviously feels a little too burdened voiced his thoughts & broke down. It was sad that just because a single family member chose not to do anything, it made such a huge impact because they all depended on him. Asim knew that he had to keep Abba Jee in the dark by not informing him that he spoke to Shafiq, it was like both Asim & Sajjad gave up & realized that they will have to do everything by themselves.

Out of everyone in the family, it was only Rubina who was finding it hard to take part in the wedding preps or even feeling excited about it. It was not because she wasn’t happy it was because she was feeling ashamed & guilty that her husband wasn’t doing what he was supposed to do. Zahid obviously found out that Zoya went for shopping with Aqdas & hell broke loose. Yes, Zahid did have a right to voice his concerns but he should have put forth his opinion in a decent manner because this way, he failed to make an impact because everyone saw his concerns unnecessary. The scene between Abba Jee & Zahid was quite emotional, obviously Abba Jee couldn’t really bring himself to punish Zahid for what he did & on top of that, he ended up getting to know what was in Zahid’s heart.

It is sad that despite knowing what everyone expects from him, Zahid overlooks all of that & continues with what he deems right. In stead of helping his family by sharing their burdens, he wanted them all to follow his orders & sadly, things don’t work that way. Yes, to some extent, considering the sort of mindset & perspective he has, he was right in feeling disappointed seeing Zoya with Aqdas, but he should’ve remembered that the religion also doesn’t allow him to insult anyone, let alone the one’s who are going to become a part of his family soon.

I loved watching all the little details like Hajra telling Zaitoon to seek permission from Abba Jee, Zaitoon depending on Hajra to go to Anila’s & taking care of her tantrums. All the discussions between the ladies about the dresses, Shaina asking for money from Sajjad for her clothes too & then the discussion about picking the most pocket friendly wedding invitation card. It was so nice how all these little details & discussions related to them were blended in the episode because it then seamlessly covered both big & small issues & aspects that one is faced with while arranging a family wedding.

Overall, I really enjoyed watching this episode & it seemed like a treat watching Aangan with a gap of 4 days because the timings have changed, however, I will say that this drama is a prime time material & deserves that time slot. I am actually disappointed to see the channel pushing it to a 9PM slot that too on the weekdays, whereas Aangan was a perfect weekend material which was meant to be enjoyed by the whole family together. Sad that it got such a treatment. Anyways, loved everyone’s participation in Zoya’s wedding, definitely looking forward to what more hurdles Anila & Aalu will bring with them. I must say, Masroor Paras & Qavi Khan portrayed the emotions of Zahid & Abba Jee to perfection in this episode especially. Please share your thoughts about this episode of Aangan!

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Zahra Mirza.

Heroes Everyone Should Have Hated!

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The lead characters are most likely to get all the attention whether it is a drama or a movie. If a project gets to the super-hit status, the hero is most likely to get a lot of love and fangirling. With Pakistanis getting many of their favourite heroes from novels and dramas, most of them are just honestly not the ones we should like. The shades in their characters are too much to handle but still, a handsome guy with a bitchy attitude is a formula that never fails. Here are some heroes who were immensely loved by the audiences but if you break down their characters, you’ll find that they are not the ones the innocent heroines should be falling for.

Mir Hadi (Khaani):

Heroes Everyone Should Have Hated!

Mir Hadi is the talk of the town these days. With thousands swooning on his good looks and what they call as “hypermasculine” behaviour, he has become the most loved hero for the on-going season. But let us get to what Mi Hadi really is. He is a psychiatric patient who needs desperate measures to control and treat his obsessive nature. Mir Hadi is a product of bad upbringing, he is a selfish person indulged in superiority complex and if these things were not enough, he is a KILLER! He killed an innocent boy and then started harassing his family, more specifically the victim’s young sister. And well after all these character flaws which should have been famous but for getting hate, people are drooling.

Zaroon Junaid (Zindagi Gulzar Hai):

Heroes Everyone Should Have Hated!

I have also done this! I accept! I liked him when the drama was on-air, though he was not my favourite character in the whole drama, I still liked him. Zindagi Gulzar Hai is a project which can be watched again and again, all thanks to its beautiful storyline and intelligent execution. So, upon rewatching it I realized that Waseem Abbas’s and his wife’s character were not the only ones I should cringe over. Zaroon was among the worse too. He was judgmental and a huge attention seeker. He could not accept the fact that Kashaf was a better student than him nor he could digest that she just does not want to be his fan. He bad mouthed her in front of everyone. He was a huge hypocrite too. He liked a girl who dressed in a bit of revealing attires as his girlfriend but did not want his wife, fiancé and sister to do the same. He was sneaky as hell and pried over his wife’s mail. Not to forget he didn’t even care about his pregnant wife’s feelings and insecurities and waited for her to apologize.

Aliyan (Aasmano Pe Likha):

Heroes Everyone Should Have Hated!

People fell in love with Shehryar Munawar’s character in Aasmano Pe Likha. And the reason behind this was, yes! You guessed it right! Shehryar is handsome because there is no other explanation for his character to become a heart-throb. Aliyan was a confused boy who could not make any decisions. He was always fed bad things about his mother which he kept believing on. He could not divorce his first wife and kept on being a babyface about addressing all important issues. But he still became quite likeable during his reign.

Ashar Hussain (Humsafar):

Heroes Everyone Should Have Hated!

He is the undisputed king of the land of heartthrobs. The fame and love gotten by this character are unparalleled by any other. Ashar is still the most favourite hero of many drama watchers. But Ashar honestly was so bad; he should have fallen into the worst hero lists of everyone. He got married to his cousin on his own will, she was not strangling him to say yes but later treated her like a nobody. He knew Sara’s feelings about him and still kept giving her signals, his cousins and best friends’ theory was so out of the world. And lastly, he never asked his wife what happened in the whole mummy aap kya keh rahi hain scenario which was absurd.

These are the lead characters that got immense love from the audiences but imagine them as real-life human beings and you will end up judging yourself for liking them. Most of these dramas however are really the best and this shows that pretty boys can get away with many things.

Mahira Khan To Attend UK Asian Film Festival 2018

The Humsafar girl has grown leaps in bounds in popularity and brand value in last few years.  She is the face of many popular brands as well as brand ambassador for a lot of famous fashion, style and makeup names.

Mahira Khan To Attend UK Asian Film Festival 2018

She is now heading to the UK where she is invited to the UK Asian Film Festival 2018. Her most recent film Verna will also be screened in Leicester and London in March. After attending the gala dinner to mark the inauguration for the festival, Mahira will also be participating in an interactive question answer session.

Mahira Khan To Attend UK Asian Film Festival 2018

 

Listen To “Jab Koi Bat Bigar Jai” By Atif Aslam

Atif Aslam has given us so many memorable songs which are on repeat since the day they came out.

He has now lent his vocals to the remake of an Indian song, “Jab Koi Bat Bigar Jai” and it is as good if not better than the original. Shirley Setia has paired up with him for that and it is recorded by DJ Chetas. He has kept the feel of the original version intact.

Listen To “Jab Koi Bat Bigar Jai” By Atif Aslam

The song is going to touch you right in the feels with its melody and soothing voices of Atif and Shirley.

 

Dar Si Jati Hei Sila Episode 14 Review – Brilliant As Usual!

Dar Si Jati Hei Sila continues to be different, convincing, interesting and meaningful. Nowadays when most of the writers and production houses rely heavily on stories which attract a certain kind of viewers who also unfortunately determine the TRPs of a drama, it is definitely refreshing watching plays like this one which have been written and executed with no such purpose in mind but the sole purpose of such plays is to give a handful of viewers like us the kind of entertainment which serves a higher purpose. Writing and executing such plays is also tough therefore I cannot appreciate all those people enough who dare to be different in a challenging environment even when they know that such content does not guarantee ratings!

Tonight’s episode of Dar Si Jati Hei Sila opened with Zaini and her mother’s conversation which yet again showed how differently both of them looked at things. While Zaini’s mother wants her to do whatever it takes to make sure that Raheel gets married to her, Zaini couldn’t care less. Zaini is one of the most powerful female characters this season because of so many reasons. She is strong yet extremely sensitive and she is one of those rare females in Pakistani dramas who does not need a man to save her. She is also not like one of those characters who do not fall in love because they are holier than thou therefore that too definitely makes her one-of-a-kind! This character has been etched-out remarkably and Aamna Malick continues to translate this character faultlessly on screen. Her body language and dialogue delivery is always on point which gives this character the edge it needs. The fact is that this drama has some of the most impressive performances to its credit and the director has done complete justice to the script. There are times when you forget that you are watching a drama because the overall setting and the performances are beyond brilliant.

Dar Si Jati Hei Sila Episode 14 Review - Brilliant As Usual!

Raheel and Zaini sat down and tried to figure out why Sila was so scared of people around her and why she wasn’t like any other girl her age. The fact that Raheel loved Sila all this time and only backed out because he thought she didn’t feel anything for him, came as a pleasant surprise. This changes everything since now Sila will have his support unconditionally. He never tried to understand Sila before therefore letting her go seemed like the right thing to do. Raheel’s character has changed dramatically in the past few weeks and this change has been portrayed superbly by Usama Tahir. It is always great to see new faces on television especially when they are such good performers. The way Raheel answered all of Joi’s answers showed his new-found confidence. Now that he knows that Sila loves him too, he feels he has the right to protect and defend her. Yumna Zaidi once again didn’t have too many dialogues but even then she makes you feel for her character every step of the way. Saman Ansari’s performance tonight was right on point and Nauman Ijaz is so convincing as Joi that you forget he is the same actor who has played the most charming roles in the recent past.

Hatim’s scenes in every episode are short but they are extremely poignant which is why you can’t help feeling for this boy since he has no idea why his own mother hates him so much. The recent change in Sila’s attitude has made him feel even more lonely and confused. He is convinced that Joi is the only person who loves him. He is a loving boy who did not learn to hate even though the odds were against him and the preview of the next episode suggest that thing will only get more complicated from him.

Dar Si Jati Hei Sila has multiple tracks and variety of characters and each one of these tracks and characters has its own appeal. The script is well written, the direction couldn’t have been better and the performances are always impressive. This was another powerful and brilliant episode of Dar Si Jati Hei Sila and the preview of the next episode was extremely enticing.

How many of you watched tonight’s episode? Do share your thoughts about it.

Khudgarz Episode 15 & 16 Review – Going Strong!

Ohkay so, it was yet another amazing episode of Khudgarz. I love the way the writer is intelligently taking the story forward by addressing so many intricate issues that too in such a convincing fashion. A lot of episodes have passed by to safely say that this is one of the best dramas of the season which has not only been written perfectly, it has been directed to perfection as well & since the actors are nailing their characters, everything is making such an impact!

Inayat realized his mistake & because he had to pay such a heavy price he knew that he had to do whatever he could to make things right. His confession made it easier for Salma & Junaid to see what Hassan actually did.

I liked the conversation between Junaid & Salma, where Salma being a mother was pouring her heart out to the son who she knew listened to her & most importantly understood her. Salma has lived a very meaningless life where she was reminded every step of the way that she was unwanted, unloved in this house. Munawwar literally took her son away from her & she couldn’t do anything because she had no courage or even authority to do so. Salma sympathized with Hassan a bit too much & that gave Junaid a perspective that she wasn’t ready to do anything for him & Aairah. It was sad that Junaid knew what was right but felt helpless in doing anything for himself & Aairah especially.

Aairah was punishing herself & just because she knew that Junaid was weak emotionally, she was getting more & more depressed. I think the way the writer has portrayed depression in this drama is phenomenal, we never really get to see such a realistic & convincing portrayal where it is shown what the person actually feels or goes through & most importantly, what could be the triggering factors. Aairah was relying on the medicines because she felt that was the only way to deal with what she was going through. Junaid’s weak personality was one of the main factors that pushed her to the limit because when it came to Hassan & even Munawwar, Aairah had the courage to face them & fight them on her own but it was Junaid who she needed at this time & he was finding it hard to come to her!

Salma finally decided to do something for herself, for Junaid & for Aairah. Junaid’s disappointment in her was enough to let her know that she had to do what was right. The way Salma took matters in her hand & went to meet Aairah showed that she was done feeling helpless, she was done not being able to help those who were being wronged.

The confrontation scene between Salma & Munawwar was so gripping. Salma finally put things into perspective & made Munawwar realize his mistakes too. When it came to Salma, she put up with him but now she could see that his continuous & blind support was not helping Hassan in anyway & it was in fact encouraging him towards the wrong path. What Salma said was basically a crux of the entire situation that just because Hassan hasn’t seen his father respecting his mother, he doesn’t see any woman worthy of being respected. The way Munawwar stood there speechless basically showed that even he was ashamed & could see that he was not a good influence on Hassan but because his ego is too big, he chose to overlook everything by not making it obvious in front of everyone especially Salma that she had a point.

I think the biggest enemy of Hassan is Munawwar. Yes, Munawwar has all the right to sympathize with his son, he has the right to support him, encourage him, guide him & lead him in the right direction but sadly, the way Munawwar turns a blind eye to all of Hassan’s mistakes is his biggest mistake because that gives Hassan the edge to do whatever he wants to without even bothering about the consequences. Yes, Hassan on his own is quite unreasonable & because he suffered from an injury & lost the love of his life, he can’t see anyone happy but still, what helps him in this negativity is no one else but Munawwar himself. Munawwar has seen that Hassan is causing loss to the business but he chose to focus more on finding faults in Junaid, how unreasonable is that?

I wish it was Junaid who had taken a stand & brought Aairah back but it was Salma & Junaid just stood there like a spectator, but then again, seeing how Junaid has spent all his life, it was befitting that he wasn’t the one who took charge of the situation because he couldn’t change himself drastically in such a short span of time. Hassan left & Aairah came back, she still felt guilty that she was making things difficult for Junaid but then being her husband, the way Junaid comforted her was sweet. It is nice to see Junaid being aware of his shortcomings & knowing that he has to work on himself if he wants to make Aairah feel secured.

So, Hassan came across Omar (Yasir Nawaz), a new entry in the story who right from the beginning gave such vibes that he will end up being Hassan’s counselor, he will mould Hassan’s personality & will show him the right direction. I loved how in such a short span of time & with such few dialogues, the writer introduced Omar’s character to us. Omar quickly & rightly judged Hassan that he comes from a sound background, has anger issues & has lost direction in life. Omar’s reminder to Hassan that he should set himself free of worries about other people being worried about him was spot on, it did strike a chord but because Hassan was preoccupied with the thoughts of his father being worried about him, he couldn’t bring himself to pay heed to what Omar was saying. I think Omar was the friend that Hassan needed, who could tell him when he is right & when he is not. I am actually looking forward to the changes Omar will bring in Hassan’s life. I must say, the way the power of friendships has been shown in this drama is another beautiful aspect. Aairah became a friend to Abeer & brought her out of her miseries, similarly Abeer did exactly the same when Aairah was falling apart & now it looks like Omar will act like a true friend & guide Hassan the best way possible, can’t wait to see that. Also, yes, Aairah & Junaid set a base for their relationship by becoming each other’s friends too.

Overall, I loved this episode too. The way the writer has shown weaknesses & strengths of all the characters is brilliant. Despite showing Junaid as a weak man, the writer has hinted that he is farsighted too because of which he believes in savings & investments. It was nice to see Junaid having someone from the office who was supportive of him. Munawwar was rattling because he could see that his power was slipping away from his hands because those who he believed in oppressing were finally standing up to him. I could see a lot of similarities between Hassan & Munawwar in this episode where they both had big egos & felt empowered by belittling others. Abeer also got a chance to stand in front of Hassan & speak to him about what he did to her. It is amazing how every single episode of this drama gives the viewers so much to talk about. Can’t fault the writing, the direction & the acting. Please share your thoughts about this episode of Khudgarz.

Keep Supporting,
Cheers,
Zahra Mirza.

Dil Nawaz Episode 21 And 22 Review-Winding Up!

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All the tracks in Dil Nawaz are winding up now. Everything is out in the light now with everyone aware of the situation. The most important development in Dil Nawaz is Fawad’s father realising the situation his family is in. Rasheeda is a woman drowned in selfishness and her all measures have only caused the situation to go worse but Fawad’s father, on the other hand, is a very sensible man. He will try to make the situation better rather than asking for stupid measures to get Fawad married tom Mariya.

The most disappointing track in the episodes was that of Kiran. Kiran’s mother is a character who has shown to be supportive and accepting of everything her daughter does. She is a hard-working and loving mother but what she got from her daughter in the end? Kiran openly sided with Rasheeda against her. Kiran even did not tell her about Nasir calling off the marriage was for Kiran’s sake and not himself. Kiran is also kind of obsessed with Fawad as she is not caring about her mother’s life just for him which was very disappointing to watch.

Dil Nawaz Episode 21 And 22 Review-Winding Up!

Fawad is a person everyone is obsessed with. His mother then Kiran and now Dil Nawaz. Dil Nawaz is using every tactic to save her “marriage” with Fawad. This marriage is not yet clarified by the makers. Dil Nawaz said that Fawad was not under her spell when they got married and he did not deny it and now he is constantly denying it. There should be an explanation of this shaadi now with everything else moving towards a climax.

Jahan Ara finally decided to give a chance to Tauseef but ended up finding about his son. She always calls Tauseef for everything and her sister humiliated him for years but still, she wanted him to keep waiting for her. And after finding about his son, she started a stupid rant about maine barri ko maar diya which was downright annoying. Girl! Your sister died of cancer and she was a very bad human being, your wish to get married has nothing to do with it but seems like Jahan Ara is not very bright to realise facts.

One good thing is they have shown an educated person handling this stuff with the help of Quran instead of a jhar phoonk wala baba which is a commndable step. What are your thoughts on the latest developments in Dil Nawaz? Share in comments!

Alif Allah Aur Insaan Episode 42 Review – Decent Episode!

Ohkay so, it was a pretty decent episode of Alif Allah Aur Insaan. I really think they could have wrapped things up in this episode if they hadn’t wasted more than 7 minutes in showing the flashbacks of Reena’s journey. Other than that it is good to see things being wrapped up now because it’s been a long long time!

The scene between Shammo & his companions was meaningful. I wish I could call it impactful, had the acting being better. Shammo saw what his friends went through & more than being upset for them getting insulted, he was upset that they chose to stick to the same path even after seeing Shammo’s journey to success. Shammo was right, those who don’t like to help themselves never ever get the opportunity to do so as well. Shammo was tired of living such a life that is why he decided to struggle & strive for the better. Since Shammo has seen what Reena was being put up with, he used her as an example to open their eyes, indeed, he has seen how women get mistreated & that is why his heart was aching to see his companions trying to be what they were not!

Nazneen got the apology & Zimmal tried to make a point that she is like Shahzeb. Since Zimmal has seen the sufferings of Nazneen, it made it a lot easier for her to grasp everything & sympathize with Nazneen because she knows that Nazneen was never at a happy place after she hurt & left Shahzeb.

Even though I stopped feeling anything for Rani, seeing her journey brought back all those moments when I sympathized with her, when I actually used to look forward to her next move & when I started feeling bad for her seeing her choosing a wrong path. Rani was never at peace, even though she touched the sky & chased after her dreams, she fell on the ground real quick & realized that she actually ruined her life by herself, that realization was already overbearing her soul but what acted like a nail in the coffin was a rejection from her mother & that was the moment when Rani knew that she couldn’t undo anything & there was no turning back. Rani lived her life to two extremes & sadly she couldn’t find a middle ground to settle down!

Nawazish’s wife Nida decided to adopt Pakeeza, at least she had the heart to accept the little girl despite her being Rani’s daughter & it was something sweet. Nawazish too realized that he was wrong all along & he ended up pushing Rani to the verge but sadly, his apology didn’t mean anything as Rani was no more!

The preview of the next episode suggests an end to the trials & tribulation in Nazneen’s life too, it seems Shahzeb will play the part & will reunite her with Basit & her parents. I wish Malik Hashmat admits & apologizes to Basit for getting his parents murdered, he needs to pay for what he did! Please share your thoughts about this episode of Alif Allah Aur Insaan.

Keep Supporting,
Cheers,
Zahra Mirza.

Vaneeza Ahmed Will Direct LSA 2018!

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Lux Style Awards 2017 was directed by the talented Hassan Shehryar Yaseen last year but with the nominations out for this year, it was revealed that the celebrated designer will not be setting the stage this year. The development was said to be occurred because of budget cuts for the show. The latest news is that the ceremony which will be held in Lahore this February will be directed by none other than the former model and now choreographer Vaneeza Ahmed.

Vaneeza Ahmed Will Direct LSA 2018!

Before HSY, the event used to be handled by Freiha Altaf who will be conducting two segments of the show according to the news. She will be putting forward the opening and finale and will launch her movement about protecting human rights. She recently shared the traumatic experience of child abuse she went through and now Freiha will be bringing celebrities to talk about this dilemma by starting her movement from the LSAs.

The show may also not have any Bollywood songs and it will be very sophisticated to put it in Vaneeza’s words.

Freiha Altaf Outrageously Ridiculed People On Their Clothes!

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Freiha Altaf is a huge name of Pakistani fashion industry. The former model is known for her influence on fashion in Pakistan and she really is the front-runner of the trends in our country. But do responsibility comes with power? The answer is no at least in Freiha’s case.

Freiha Altaf Outrageously Ridiculed People On Their Clothes!

She recently was at an airport where she randomly started filming some common public and started judging their clothing choices. She didn’t care about the privacy and maybe does not understand the concept of “not everyone belongs to the fashion industry” concept. Here are some of the shots she posted while she was busy ridiculing people:

Freiha Altaf Outrageously Ridiculed People On Their Clothes!

Freiha Altaf Outrageously Ridiculed People On Their Clothes!

Freiha Altaf Outrageously Ridiculed People On Their Clothes!

From calling the red jacket that it can only be worn by a qawwal and bluntly criticizing the others for their dress choices, Freiha really crossed the limits. She later removed the posts when people started criticizing her.

This was really one of the worst behaviours one can see coming from a veteran of Pakistani fashion industry. What do you guys think of Freiha’s behaviour and the fact that these people actually start a war if some other person subtly comments on their own fashion choices (which are not very commendable tbh)!

Abida Parveen Sings OST Of “Muhabbat Karna Mana Hai”

Mohabbat Karna Mana Hai is an upcoming drama serial with a star studded cast including Adnan Siddiqui, Samiya Mumtaz , Aly Khan, Adeel Chaudhry and Noor Khan. It is a story of love and loss directed by Furqan Siddiqui and all set to air on Bol Entertainment.

The OST of the play was recently released and to the listeners’ and viewers’ delight, it is sung by the very magnificent app Abida Parveen. Listen to the wonderful lyrics written by Gulzar and vocalized magically by Abida Parveen.

 

The Chilling Promos Of “Bela Pur Ki Dayan”

While we are busy complaining that Pakistani dramas have become very monotonous and boring and lost all deimension and diversity, Hum Tv is gearing up to rectify this complaint.

Very soon, Adnan Siddiqui and Sarah Khan will be seen in Hum tv’s Bela Pur Ki Dayan which is a story about all things deep and dark. Sarah is acting the role of a possessed women and Adnan Siddiqui looks accepting of the supernatural in their lives who is making it miserable. Have a look at the spine chilling promos as let us know if you also remain undecided to be able to watch and digest this, like us;

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HSY Throws A Star Studded Party

HSY or Hassan Shehryar Yasin is the epitome of success in Pakistan. He is the man behind a huge chunk of entertainment and design here and one of those who turn the tables around.

This weekend of departing winter days, HSY threw a big bash that was attended by a huge number of his friends including Humaima Malick, Sara Shahid, Ahmed Ali Butt, Meesha Shafi, Maheen Kardar, Ali Zafar, Ali Sethi, Cybil Chowdhry and Hassan Lashari. They were all dressed in chic party wear and their pictures here will give you a peep into the lifestyles of the rich and famous.

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Tau Dil Ka Kya Hua Episode 26 Review – Secrets Revealed!

Tonight’s episode of Tau Dil Ka Kya Hua had some really important developments to its credit. The first half of the episode focused on the relationship between Faris-Lubna and Tipu-Zoya, at this point watching Faris changing his mind yet again about who he wants to get married to is getting terribly annoying since so far he has been romantically involved in some capacity or the other with every woman he has spent some time with. Although Faris’ character didn’t have a lot going for it before too but Sami Khan’s performance made it as likeable as possible. Tonight however, Faris’ dialogue did not resonate with me at all since he isn’t the right person to lecture someone about the importance of marriage. Lubna was also introduced as a sensible woman but all of a sudden she too is making some really important decisions only because she wants Saif to suffer. Although, I am pretty sure that this marriage won’t take place but even then the fact that Faris is actually bent on going ahead with it just to prove a point is terribly off-putting. The relationships between all these characters have always been complicated but with this episode they got even more intricate than before.

Lubna and Siraj uncle’s scenes together were the most important scenes in this episode. Also, the conversation between Tipu’s father and step mother suggested that there was more to this track. This particular scene piqued my curiosity and right now Siraj uncle’s track is the reason why I will be tuning into this show next week. Even after all these weeks, the viewers know absolutely nothing about Faris’ background therefore I am also waiting to find out how are Faris and Siraj uncle related to each other. The fact that Lubna knew everything all along came as a big surprise. Her conversation with Siraj uncle revealed a great deal about Siraj uncle’s background and there were a lot of questions which were left unanswered.

Tau Dil Ka Kya Hua Episode 26 Review - Secrets Revealed!

Tipu and Zoya’s track has also been intriguing throughout and Imran Ashraf’s performance has always been the highlight of this drama. Noor Khan and Zahid Ahmed are the only two actors who have not been able to do justice to their characters. Zahid Ahmed’s performance is always the same no matter what role he is playing which is terribly disappointing. Noor Khan has also failed to breathe life into her character although the character itself is interesting enough. The director Shahid Shafat has also given this drama the right treatment otherwise it would have lost its charm a long time back. Even when some of the tracks disappoint you, the direction never fails to impress. Having said that, I feel that this drama should end soon since some of the characters are losing their appeal altogether with every passing week.

Overall, this wasn’t the best episode of Tau Dil Ka Kya Hua but it definitely gave me a reason to tune into this show next week since the connection to the characters and their stories is still intact. I hope that all the tracks will be wrapped up nicely without stretching the story.

How many of you watched tonight’s episode? Do share your thoughts about it.

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Laal Ishq Episodes 15,16&17 Review – Drama Of The Season

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If the dramas were truly appreciated for their screen play, plot and acting abilities of lead characters instead of their marketing budgets, I truly believe Lal Ishq would qualify as THE drama of the season. All three of these episodes were mesmerizing and engrossing to the extent that you cannot believe when they actually end and they leave you frantically searching for the promo to see if anything more can be gained from there.

What an amazing three episodes. The story is flowing forward seamlessly. There is an artistic quality to the drama. The way the characters interact with eachother and the way they are fighting their internal battles while pretending to be strong gives it a very life life quality. Despite the fact that the story is extremely dramatic, the drama seems very free from unnecessary drama and over the top actings. The newcomers are doing such a great job that they are actually at par with veterans like Saba Hameed and Waseem Abbas. In the scenes between Mehrunnisa and Mahi, Mahi seems to hold her own as well as Mehrunnisa, which says a lot Faryal Mehmood’s talent.

Rameen and Farhad had accepted Bali as their Jajji uncle. Before they came to know his identity in the seventeenth episode, they even started to care about him like their father’s friend. On the other hand, Mehrunnisa has started preparing for the wedding despite Mahi’s reluctance to leave the house, lest Punar kills Bali and ruins his own life which is Mahi’s biggest fear.

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Bali is finally caught by Mehr Punar and that scene was handled absolutely brilliantly. There was no confusion and contradiction in how the characters dealt with the whole situation. It was all pretty straight forward and natural.

Another thing that truly stood out is the amazing portrayal of supporting cast. Usually, the family members of lead characters are useless, baseless and poorly performed but not here. From mamoo Munir to Mojoo uncle to Yawar Kamal, each and every one of these is adding a new dimension to the story without which it would not be the same. They all have their rightful places in the story which the actors are holding up well. From Mojoo’s wide eyed innocence to mamoo Munir’s witty laugh, I wonder who did the casting so well. Seems like an act of genius.

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Rameen and Punaar share a beautiful love hate chemistry. In her own way, she has planted a seed of forgiveness for Bali in Punar’s heart, which Mahi and Yawar Kamal were unable to do. In a very emotional sequence, Bali is willing to sacrifice his life for Farhad’s happiness and Punar comes at the right moment to take his life. However, Rameen’s words start resounding in his ears and while he is deliberating, mamoo Munir has done his job which might not have been a very successful murder attempt since Punar tried to save Bali.

Laal Ishq Episodes 15,16&17 Review - Drama Of The Season

Do watch this drama if you are almost sick of Pakistani dramas’ typical stories and substandard acting performances. It is romance, action, thrill and murder all entwined beautifully to create a masterpiece. Cannot wait for the next episode.

 

Sajid Hassan Becomes A Victim To Medical Malpractice!

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Medical malpractice is a huge problem in our country. The doctors do not care about their duties and basic moral ethics and patients are just some kind of blank cheque for many of them. The actor Sajid Hassan also got trapped by such a doctor who was also his friend. He was going for a hair transplant which went horribly wrong. Sajid came forward and made a video message for all people that they should always confirm about medical procedures and should be alert while choosing doctors. Here is his message:

We wish Sajid Hassan a speedy recovery!

FIFA Trophy Comes To Pakistan!

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No doubt Pakistanis die for cricket but there are millions who love football more than anything. It was indeed a memorable moment when the original FIFA trophy came to Pakistan on its tour. It was a star-studded event naturally when the trophy was unveiled. From Mahira Khan to Younis Khan there were many stars at the event. Here are the pictures:

FIFA Trophy Comes To Pakistan!

FIFA Trophy Comes To Pakistan!

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FIFA Trophy Comes To Pakistan!

Celebrities At Movie Premiere Of “Maan Jao Na”

Maan Jao Na is an upcoming Pakistani love story directed by Aabis Raza, and produced by Muhammad Khalid Ali. The film has Elnaaz Norouzi, a German-born Iranian model, as the lead actress who will debut in her first Pakistani film as the first film in her acting career. Adeel Chaudhry will also debut in the film as the lead male opposite Norouzi.

The grand premier ceremony of Maan Jao Na was held and attended by many stars of the industry. Here are some pictures of those celebrities who came to appreciate the first look of the film;

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Umm E Haniya Episodes 3&4 Review – Wonderful

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These two episodes were equally interesting as last two. The story is in a good pace, plot is interesting and the screen play is well executed. Even the supporting actors seemed to have upped their games except maybe Farah Shah. She was still extremely plastic and unrelatable. It’s not very usual that you see mothers like this in our society and a lot of people including me cannot imagine a mother so evil and unidimensionally negative, so it’s hard to see any depth in that character. Even Kamil’s mother is quite mean but she is quite typical in the sense that she wants her future bahu to be submissive and wants her son to keep a strict hold on her. These type of mothers are quite prevalent in our society so her character still does not seem flat.

Umm E Haniya Episodes 3&4 Review - Wonderful

Neelam Munir is still doing a very good job. Her character’s strength and positivity is shining throughout. Her dealing with that mean girl in the camp was also very sweet, though it did not turn out well for her. The plot was interesting that she could not reach the finals that she so hoped for, but the way it was executed was quite lame. Firtsly, how could no one see that that girl was behind Romi’s accident. Secondly, it was very inaccurate to say that muscular strain needs surgery. Lastly, how come no one of Romi’s family went to see her during the surgery and beyond, even though she was still in Pakistan and her mother was so upset and concerned about her,  but it did not occur to her to go and meet her daughter and be there for her while she was in the hospital.

Romi has already faced her fiance’s lack of support when he made her promise that she will come and marry him despite the results and it really hurt her because she had counted on his support for her game. Then that accident happened and I really felt for her character since she had reached there after so many hardships.

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Rohan and Saba’s story took a very unexpected turn. A reader commented last time that they believe Hania will be Rohan’s daughter, but I was surprised that how could that happen. But now it seems very plausible since both Rohan and Saba were in a fatal accident and it looks from the promos that atleast Rohan did not survive and maybe Sba too. What I think is that Rohan’s mother will throw that little girl whom Romi will eventually find. It was sad to see the terrible accident since Rohan and Saba were so excitedly to go and start a new life in America after they were so scorned and ousted by Rohan’s family only because they had dared to take a stand for their love. I really liked the way Rohan stood up to his mother when he knew it was her fault in mistreating Saba.

All in all, Umm e Haniya is an interesting watch and is setting high standards for itself. Hope it continues to engross viewers like this throughout.

Khamoshi Episode 18 Review-Back To Annoying Family!

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One thing I want to say first, Arsala is one lucky girl as far as her professional life is concerned. She just keeps getting good jobs one after the other; well the Haseena one was horrible in the start later it got better and her next stint was slightly sloppy but still, she keeps getting to good places. That said, watching today’s episode was like watching the very first episodes of the drama. All the director focused on today was to show that how shallow and annoying Arsala’s family can be like we did not notice that in the last 17 episodes. This drama has so much repetition in everything that despite being a good story; one gets annoyed at some point.

Khamoshi Episode 18 Review-Back To Annoying Family!

Naima was again being her evil self and her mother is the same too. One good thing Khamoshi has highlighted that Yes! parents do exploit their children. Parents do partiality and favour some of their children wrongly. Though this happens in every single household, it never gets talked about because how can one blame their parents. Shehnaz is the real culprit for Arsala’s tragic life because the way she stood for Naima she could have stepped up for Arsala but she is the one greedier than Sabir. She is the one like her younger daughter. The point was highlighted nicely by the visit of Shehnaz to Naima’s house that how partial she is, she is subtly insulting her sister for the sake of Naima and does not even care when Arsala goes missing.

Shahram has reached Arsala and is helping her in every way he can! Again! But our Arsala will wait to realize how wonderful that man is because the makers want more episodes and just cannot wrap the story up even if there is nothing new or substantial left in it. Sabir’s change of heart is a good thing to watch, at least someone in Arsala’s family is trying to not be annoying but the development is not of any help to Arsala.

Bee Jaan has become the Arsala of her house. Her son is not supporting her and the way Nasreen and Zubiya think of Shahram as their property is not understandable because the boy has clearly told them his choice.

Khamoshi is getting extremely dragged which is making the story lose its charm. They should wrap it up in an episode or two now. What do you guys think?

P.S: Did anyone notice Bee Jaan said the wrong name while talking to Shahram? She called Haseena Naima.

Khamoshi Episode 18 Review-Back To Annoying Family!

Aangan Episode 13 Review – Wedding Planning!

Ohkay so, it was yet another brilliant episode of Aangan. In this episode, the entire focus was on Zoya & Aqdas’s wedding preps & plans, which again were highlighted beautifully – starting from those awkward moments to taking care of everyone’s mood swings to the discussions about financial burdens, each aspect was depicted with perfection because when it comes to wedding plannings, in stead of helping, everyone finds a way to make things even more difficult that too unnecessarily & it was depicted perfectly!

Finally Faseeha put forth Aqdas’s proposal & insisted on finalizing the dates asap as she had to return. Even though Abba Jee, Zaitoon & the entire family had accepted the proposal, they were caught off guard when Faseeha insisted on finalizing everything quickly.

To be honest, I enjoyed Aalu’s scenes the most. The way he tried to grab the attention was so amusing & since he is so used to the idea of getting treated like a royalty, he actually couldn’t believe that no one was bothered about him for once as they all had a bigger matter at their hands to take care of. The entire ‘organic food’ conversation at the dining table was so hilarious, Anila also played a part because by then even she could see that her husband was not being pampered as per their standards!

Zahid was another character who wasn’t helping the situation because he had a lot of issues from mehandi function to segregation to not letting Aqdas mingle before the wedding & so on. It was amusing how no one took him seriously because they all knew he had to create one obstacle after another so there was no need to pay heed to what he said. It is sad that Rubina has to put up with Zahid & his excuses but still she has shown some growth in regards to being thankful to Sajjad & Asim for taking care of her & the kids as she genuinely feels burdened by all that they do for her family.

Laila has also shown some growth & she has now matured in a way that she not only understands her responsibilities but also walks an extra mile to do as much as she can for Rubina. The bonding between Rubina & Laila is very sweet as Rubina has now seen that Laila goes out of the way to help her.

Abba Jee’s concerns were highlighted beautifully. At first, he felt Aqdas will become distant & cold too after he will get married to Zoya but Abba Jee has definitely judged him wrongly but then he can’t help feel that way because Aalu has set such a precedent. The way Abba Jee reminded Shafiq of his responsibilities was spot on too but then again, Shafiq disappointed him. I would like to know more of Shafiq’s side of the story to know whether all that he says is based on excuses or he genuinely is living such a tough life. May be Shafiq has grown cold towards his family as he is too comfortable & busy in his own life & has forgotten what the family is all about!

Aalu wasn’t going to Japan but then he tried to use it as a curveball thinking he will be able to grab an ounce of attention that he was longing for, plus he had to make an impression on Canada return Faseeha as well. The way Abba Jee reacted to Aalu’s news of his tour was perfect & what’s amusing is that Aalu wasn’t expecting that reaction because for a second he thought that their life will come to a standstill upon the news of him not being able to attend the wedding. The conversation between Anila & Aalu about travelling was so funny, it is amusing how they just leave no stone unturned in making things difficult but still fail because everyone’s aware of their nature & their thinking.

Overall, it was another episode of Aangan that I enjoyed. There were quite a few moments where I had a hearty laugh & in the middle of all this, the focus wasn’t shifted from the fact that weddings these days in regular families are too hard to plan. Loved every bit of it. Please share your thoughts about this episode of Aangan.

Keep Supporting,
Cheers,
Zahra Mirza.

Shayyad Episode 14 Review – Poignant and Thrilling

This was one of the most emotionally charged and brilliant episodes of Shayyad. It had quite a few scenes which were written and executed superbly and with this episode the story took a brand new turn. Hani’s secret is out and the way she was “welcomed” by Saad’s mother said a great deal about why she decided to keep everything to herself for all these years. The scenes which covered few hours of Salar and Hani’s married life were right on point since they couldn’t have been more well structured. The phone conversation showed how panicked Hani was, her decision to leave without informing anyone, the journey back home and whatever Salar did once she arrived home revealed just how mentally disturbed and violent this man was. The next scene was one of my favorite scenes from this episode since everyone involved made it extremely powerful and therefore effective. While Salar did whatever he could to make Hani cry, Hani refused to shed a tear since she wanted to keep the promise she made to Saad. This one scene explained clearly the relationship Hani shared with both these men. It also yet again showed the difference between Salar and Saad. This scene was written and executed beautifully. The way the flashback scenes have been used in these recent episodes has been quite impressive since it takes a lot of hard work to use such scenes in an impactful manner. Sadia Khan and Nauman Ijaz’s performances were equally impressive in this episode.

There were also some scenes in this episode which showed that Hani valued Saad’s love even more today than she did so many years back. One of the flashback scenes also suggested that Hani too loved Saad but never in the same way in which he loved her. Saad’s mother was the only one who was terribly bothered when Hani came back home with Saad because she knew that if Hani doesn’t go back to Salar, her son will never go ahead with this marriage. Mahpara’s reaction to this entire incident had to be the most unexpected part of this episode since for the first time she did not judge Hani but she supported her. The preview of the next episode also suggested that she will continue supporting Hani.

Shayyad Episode 14 Review - Poignant and Thrilling

Tania and Saad’s scene together was also very meaningful since it showed just how naive Tania was and how much Saad had learned over the years. Tania has no idea what is going on and after her conversation with Hani in the previous episode, she is more convinced than ever that Saad has moved on. There are times when you also feel like she is in denial since Saad’s facial expressions and body language clearly suggest that he doesn’t feel anything for her. Now that Hani is back, things will change completely and I am waiting to find out how Tania will react once she finds out that Hani is the girl Saad was in love with. Once she finds out that Saad loves Hani just as much now as he did so many years back, the situation will become even more intense and interesting. It also remains to be seen how Salar will react to this latest development because a controlling and violent man like him can be capable of doing anything at all.

Overall, this episode was poignant and thrilling. It was the kind of episode which keeps you at the edge of your seat and it surely gave me tons to look forward to. Shayyad is a must watch for all the die-hard romantics out there! It will keep on giving you a reason to tune into it every week and you will find yourself completely involved in this unusual love story. This drama has been well-paced and interesting so far.
How many of you watched tonight’s episode? Don’t forget to share your thoughts about it.

Faraz Manan’s Birthday Bash

Faraz Manan is an acclaimed Pakistani fashion designer who is known for tremendously working on the couture and bridal wear, and establishing his name both nationally & internationally.

Faraz Manan clothing is for all genres of women, not only that the designer has designer enchanting ensembles for the international celebrities and actors. Rouge and Crescent Lawn are the best creations by Faraz.

Last night Faraz Manan hosted a fabulous birthday party and it sure was star studded. Ali Zafar, Mahira Khan, Iman Ali, Humaima Malik, Ayesha Omar and many others joined in to make the night memorable for the birthday boy.

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Trailer Release Of ‘Tick Tock’ Pakistani Animated Adventure Movie

The trailer of upcoming Pakistani animated adventure movie ‘Tick Tock’, with voice-overs by artistes Ahsan Khan, Aly Khan and others, has been released. The animated adventure movie is written by Omair Alavi and directed by Omer Hassan, a well-known name in the entertainment industry.

The trailer was launched at a private hotel in Karachi on Friday, wherein the main voice-over artistes of the movie were also present.

Trailer Release Of 'Tick Tock' Pakistani Animated Adventure Movie

The movie, produced by Sana Tauseef, features history buffs Hassan and Daanya, who embark upon a time-travel adventure along with their teacher KK. The anti-hero, Gobo, wants to change history for his own benefit.

The story evolves into a fun-filled adventure as the character meet the greatest heroes in Pakistani history and how our heroes overcome all the negative forces to keep the timeline intact.

Trailer Release Of 'Tick Tock' Pakistani Animated Adventure Movie

Adventurous twists and turns packed with fun and action make the movie a spellbinding and unique experience for Pakistani audience.

Moreover, the story has a subliminal educational message.

The movie is set to release this March the 23rd.

 

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We wish the movie best of luck and hope it does well on the box-office.

 

Aleezay Tahir Got Nikkahfied!

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Actress Aleezay Tahir has been a part of many projects on television. The young actress got Nikkahfied recently and she looked beautiful in a white and gold combination jora with minimal makeup and accessories. Here are some pictures of her and her husband Arsalan from the Nikkah day:

Aleezay Tahir Got Nikkahfied!

Aleezay Tahir Got Nikkahfied!

Aleezay Tahir Got Nikkahfied!

Aleezay Tahir Got Nikkahfied!

Aleezay Tahir Got Nikkahfied!

Aleezay Tahir Got Nikkahfied!

Aleezay Tahir Got Nikkahfied!

Sonya Hussyn’s Sister’s Star-Studded Dholki!

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Sonya Hussyn’s sister Sana is getting married and the actress made sure to make the celebrations extravagant. Many stars from the industry were spotted on the dholki including Feroze Khan, Yasra Rizvi, Yasir Hussain, Zara Noor Abbas and husband Asad Siddiqui and many others. Here are the pictures:

Sonya Hussyn's Sister's Star-Studded Dholki!

Sonya Hussyn's Sister's Star-Studded Dholki!

Sonya Hussyn's Sister's Star-Studded Dholki!

Sonya Hussyn's Sister's Star-Studded Dholki!

Sonya Hussyn's Sister's Star-Studded Dholki!

Sonya Hussyn's Sister's Star-Studded Dholki!

Sonya Hussyn's Sister's Star-Studded Dholki!

Sonya Hussyn's Sister's Star-Studded Dholki!

Sonya Hussyn's Sister's Star-Studded Dholki!

Sonya Hussyn's Sister's Star-Studded Dholki!

Sonya Hussyn's Sister's Star-Studded Dholki!

Sonya Hussyn's Sister's Star-Studded Dholki!

Sonya Hussyn's Sister's Star-Studded Dholki!

Sonya Hussyn's Sister's Star-Studded Dholki!

Iffat Rahim Clarifies Her Appeal To Chief Justice

Iffat Rahim, one of the most popular models of yesteryears had made a video recently where she had spoken about a lot of current topics, but emphasis was on her appeal for justice. She mentions how a TV channel had assasinated her character and drove her to verge of suicide and left her paranoid enough that she could not face her own family members. Her reason for appeal was the confidence Chief Justice’s personal inquiry into the Zainab murder case and his focus on investigating every side of the story including Shahid Masood’s.

Her video was mentioned and discussed by Rauf Klasara in his talk show. He also could not understand clearly her side of the story but speculated that she will be writing about it to the Chief Justice in detail.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?t=76s&v=8HfzoIs9LVA

Iffat then made another shorter video thanking Rauf Klasara for raising her issues and clarifying that her reason for tvOS video is not to seek cheap publicity but to make sure that her sufferings are accounted for and the offenders punished. Since she mentions being attached by a powerful media group, she wants them to be held accountable for trying to ruin her reputation.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=gsw4sdTBDQE

 

Listen To The Beautiful OST Of Noor Ul Ain

Listen To The Beautiful OST Of Noor Ul Ain

Marketed as the biggest to be drama of 2018, starring the very handsome Imran Abbas and gorgeous Sajal Ali, Noor ul Ain has given promos that increased the hype around it.

Today, the OST of this love story was released and we are mesmerized. Lyrically capturing the human emotions of love, loss and longing, it’s a musical bliss.

https://www.facebook.com/ImranAbbasOnline/posts/1696792500368779

O Rangreza Episode 28 – Review!

Ohkay so, the perspective of Sassi came through in this episode, though I may or may not agree, it is worth mentioning that things were conveyed clearly at least. Now that the drama is about to end, I am not sure what to take out of it because the perspective of the writer seems confusing as well!

Sassi ended up slapping Wajih because she couldn’t tolerate the way he treated her father at the press conference. I have a concern though, since Sassi was shown to be so out there, boisterous & someone who challenged men around her, like in simple terms the writer was trying to show her as a man, then why was she having a hard time protecting herself? Why did she feel the need to call Qasim when Wajih was mentally harrassing her? Why did she feel the need to rely on an actual ‘man’, that too a man she never saw as one? Sassi fell weak & though she continued to challenge people around her, it was too obvious that she was shaking & was now rattled as well!

The editing was a bit too off. I think Wajih should have created a havoc at Sassi’s place right after she slapped him at the press conference but he came after the movie already had a premier. Anyways, the thing which was conveyed properly was that Qasim ended up doubting & questioning Sassi after seeing the pictures. It was suggested that no matter what Sassi did, she always stayed in her limits but it took a second for everyone around her, especially Qasim to doubt her integrity as if he believed in what Wajih was hinting at by showing those pictures? Yes, it is a fact that people find it really easy & are a bit too quick to judge a girl & this is what happened with Sassi too but even though she has a reputation in the family, she never crossed the line. In fact, Sassi grew a bit courteous towards her parents, which is a good thing like she took a loan for Mumtaz & ended up slapping Wajih as she couldn’t see Khayyam getting insulted. But then again, my point remains, which is something that I mentioned in the previous review about the writer contradicting himself by showing Meena being accepted & appreciated for being traditional & Sassi being dissed for being the way she is, so what’s the point? Yes, Sassi had the right to explore the world on her own, she had the right to live her life but then again, another contradiction arises by showing that Sass couldn’t earn any respect for what she did & is now left empty-handed but oh yes, as the preview suggested, she will be getting Qasim as a consolation prize it seems, what a win I must say! Oh, again by leaving Qasim for Sassi, Meena will once again take the crown by outbidding Sassi’s selfishness by her selflessness, so again, Sassi ne khud se kya hasil kar liya when in the end, she had to beg for her happiness from someone else?

Sonia Jahan will give up & the one who will put her to rest would be Khayyam. I wish the drama makers will put the viewers to rest too by ending this drama next week. Let’s see. Please share your thoughts about this episode of O Rangreza!

Keep Supporting,
Cheers,
Zahra Mirza.

Teri Raza Last Episode Review – Halala Haul!

Seriously, what was this? Like I always said, the writer had a lot of sympathy with a pathetic character of Suhana that is why she made sure that everything fell into its place for her & she got away with everything. I remember when I was reviewing this drama, I always said & believed that the writer was showing Suhana as a victim & I got challenged by a commenter saying that this was not what the writer was trying to portray. In fact, the commenter said that in the end the writer will show Suhana paying a huge price for her mistakes, basically using her character to show how grave the consequences can be but oh well, it’s pretty clear that I was right all along. The writer only showed Suhana as a victim of her wrong desires & she also tried to made a very sickly twisted point that no matter what, you are totally entitled to make mistakes, even if it means getting divorced, tossing your decent hushand aside, going on a test drive of a marriage & when you are done experiementing, you can always come back because hey, you are some royalty & you will get what you want since you fell in love with your ex husband after all.

I really think the writer of this drama should not only be ashamed but bid farwell to an art called scriptwriting because this is so not her cup of tea. I really wish the writer Naila Ansari feels ashamed that she glorified Halala which actually is a severe punishment & is not something which should be treated so lightly. Naila Ansari needs to know that writing a drama & characters is no easy feat, so she should leave this to those who are good at it at least.

When this drama began, the concept of Istikhara was twisted too & it became evident that the writer herself wasn’t too sure therefore she merged different concepts which weren’t coherent with Islamic concepts of Istikhara. The entire focus on Badshaghuni showed that the writer was a bit too obsessed with Bollywood, hence the over usage of this word. Even in this episode, Suhana said ‘mai kitnay bhi JANAM le loon & some stuff like that’, like seriously? What is the writer trying to convey here? Since when do we get to have Janams & more than that, who speaks like that? Why so inspired by Bollywood? Janam? I want to know which number of Janam did the writer have to write this gibberish? May be she will need a few more to mature as a writer!!!

After literally breaking the arms, legs, bones & everything of Istikhara, the writer now went to show that it you fail at marriage(s), Halala’s the way to go? Like seriously? What gives them the right to pick such complex, intricate & sensitive subjects & treat them so casually with such disrespect only for the sake of ratings?

The writer contradicted herself because Suhana got married to protect her family from some badshaghuni but later tossed Imtiyaz aside while completely forgetting that she was still going against Istikhara? The writer also showed infidelity as if it was Suhana’s right because she was having a hard time getting over her boyfriend & her love for him, while still enjoying the luxuries that her husband was providing her!!!

Another funniest thing about this entire story was the fact that everyone was stuck in a rut & didn’t move on even after being not related to each other. Suhana was involved with Rameez when she got married to Imtiyaz, later when she got married to Rameez, she was having heart to hearts with Imtiyaz. Jeena got ditched by Rameez but she was still chasing after him. Seema was another desperado who couldn’t get over Imtiyaz even when he was married to Suhana. Talat kept on calling Rameez’s mother to worsen the matters that too when Suhana was married to Imtiyaz! What a bunch of loons!

This entire episode was also just so haphazard. What was the point of showing that Suhana went missing & then she was at the hospital? Rameez was nowhere to be seen in the rest of the episode after first few minutes where he made tall claims that he’d shoot Imtiyaz & Suhana? Looks like Jeena’s reminder pushed him under the burrow & he decided to stay there & never come out. Also, all of a sudden for 1 scene, Zafar suffered a loss & recovered immediately because of Suhana? I mean seriously? Considering it was the last episode, they still couldn’t end things decently. It was amusing that after treating her father like a nobody & literally misbehaving with him for Rameez’s sake, Suhana was now playing the good daughter game with him. Oh yes, shouldn’t Sitara have contacted Seema when she fell sick? Suhana was never the wise, the courteous, the care taker sort of a person, so why did she call her & not her daughter in law to-be? I must say, the ridiculousness of this entire episode surpassed the hidous cut paste job that was done in those scenes where it was suggested that Imtiyaz was out of the country!!!

Oh well, coming to the last scene, when & why did Imtiyaz come to Suhana’s place on the day of his marriage, where he should have been getting ready to go to the venue to get married to Seema? Chalain jee, now that Suhana realized that she was in love with Imtiyaz, she got him in the end. I must say the nod that Imtiyaz did as if he was saying ‘chal pagli’ was so cringe worthy, it was like he completely forgot that she cheated on him & got married to someone else. That nod literally made it seem that for Imtiyaz what Suhana did was nothing & as if all she did was burn his breakfast! It is absolutely appalling to see that for the sake of ratings, the writers are coming up with such scripts where there is no story, no depth, no message & all that they are promoting is cheating, divorce, infidelity, halala & what not – all that isn’t something to be glorified!!!

Sanam Baloch shouldn’t have said yes to a project like this but I guess she got caught up in doing a favor to Fahad Mustafa. The dialogue ‘kyunki mai Suhana hoon’ was so petty, haan bhai tum jaisa psychi aur dheet koi aur ho bhi nahi sakta. I am still nodding my head in denial as I can’t believe that Sanam Baloch was promoting this drama as a next big thing. Hate to say this but she has lost her charm & even her acting is not as impactful as it used to be. Sarmad Khoosat did a decent job as Imtiyaz & Shehroz Sabzwari, I mean app thakte nahi hain aik ke baad aik flop de de ke? I mean Chain Aye Na ke baad bhi appko Chain Nahi Aya? Anyways, please share your thoughts about Teri Raza which should’ve been named as ‘Laut Ke Budhu Ghar Ko Ai’.

Keep Supporting,
Cheers,
Zahra Mirza.

Nida Yasir Celebrates Her 45th Birthday In Style

Nida Yasir is a household name on daily basis as Shevardnadze runs one of the most popular morning shows in the country. The just turned forty five year old is a mother of three and looks after herself so well that she has defied her age with her glamour and style.

This thirty first of January marked the completion of forty five years of her life and the diva partied with friends, family and celebrities in various different functions.

Her set was decorated in pink grandeur to mark her big day and Nida looked regal in a black sari. Her father and siblings were there as well as a loads of her star friends.

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She also went to Keol Cafe with friends and her younger sister Sawera Pasha where she cut the cake and enjoyed with her girls.

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Wishing Nida a happy birthday and a glorious year ahead.

Premier Of Allahyar And Legend Of Markhor In Pictures

Gluco, Allahyar And Legend Of Markhor has gained much appreciation even before its release, as quality cinema for kids is very few and far between in outbound industry. You need to see world from a kids’ eyes to see if at it’s purest, unadulterated form.

It seems the stars agree with us on that, since almost all of them who have young kids were present to watch the film with them.

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A lot of celebrities without kids also enjoyed the movie and spent some relaxing time as Allahyar and the Legend Of Markhor took them through a journey of animated adventures.

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We hope this trend of making good sound themed movies for the parents to enjoy with their little gains becomes more frequent in Pakistan and kudos to the team of this movie for engaging such a wide age range of audience.