Shaan Shahid is known for not just being an amazing actor that he is but also for his constant struggle to revive Pakistani cinema. Shaan Shahid made us all go gaga over him one more time when he convinced the Oscar-winner Garry Madison to work on his movie Arth-the destination and turn it into a visual delight like Garry’s previous projects that include Christopher Nolan’s Interstellar, Dunkirk, The Dark Knight Rises and movies like The Avengers.
When asked of how thrilled Shaan was about working with Garry Madison he said,
“I was enthused for having an Oscar winner on my team. Working with him has made the experience even more enthralling than I had expected.”
The Khuda Kay Liye star further added,
“I am glad that I made this choice and look forward to witnessing the audience’s response to a fresh display of cinematic art.”
In a recent interview Garry said the following,
“The themes usually determine the colouring scheme and effects for a movie. Arth not only revolves around themes that are specific to Pakistan but are also a step ahead from what has already been done and shown in Pakistan’s cinematic history and that was a beautiful task for me to accept and make the movie shine,”
While discussing his previous projects he said,
“I’ve been lucky enough to work on some of Hollywood’s biggest films over the last six years; films such as The Dark Knight Rises, Interstellar and The Avengers. Arth 2 also falls into that category of film – even though it’s aimed at a different culture. The themes of this film, in fact, carry across all cultures; the feeling of loss and then finding what you thought you had lost – for me that transcends culture.”
Madison further talked about his work on Arth-2,
“Arth is going to be a new evolution for the Pakistani film industry. I’ve been fortunate to be able to infuse my experiences from Hollywood to enhance what is, without a doubt, a visually stunning film but the main credit for that leap goes to the director Shaan and producer Hammad for bringing to life, a modern view surrounding a journey of today’s Pakistanis.”
When asked of the challenges he had to face while working on Arth-the destination he said,
It was very important to Shaan to make sure that the grade of the film was progressive in terms of other Pakistani films that have released before, but along with that, Shaan also wanted to maintain an authentic feel. So that was basically the chief challenge I was faced with.”
He further added,
“I had to find the balance between the old and the new – and let me tell you, I think we found it.”
Shaan has done his best with Arth 2 to bring Lollywood, Bollywood and Hollywood in one place and we can not wait to see the results.
What kind of a Pakistani doesn’t remember the most amazing sufi rock band to have ever existed in this country, yes, we speak of none other but Junoon, the band. The band is originally from Punjab and was formed in 1990 by the lead guitarist and songwriter, Salman Ahmad who was later joined by keyboardist Nusrat Hussain and vocalist Ali Azmat. The band broke up around 2005.
But in a recent facebook post on the band’s official page team Ali Azmat asked this,
As expected the fans gave an enthralling response though they are a bit paranoid.
The rumors of a Junoon reunion did surface back in 2014 and last year both of which were put to rest by Ali Azmat who had the following to say,
“It’s not happening… under no circumstances. Everyone else is in the US and I am in Pakistan.”
So this was a good but non happening episode of Lal Ishq. We cannot judge this drama in the usual way regarding realism and practicality since the theme is totally different. The story is about people who are quite detached from the urbanised societies of today and who lived and died within their tall havelis all entangled in their ancestors’ stories of love and hate and crime which they pass on to the next generation religiously. So we will also discuss it in that fantasised state of mind, like we are watching an old classical novel unfolding right in front of our eyes, with some very thoughtful and witty dialogues to pique up the interest.
Mehrunnisa’s brother mamoo Munir has arrived who is equally deadly and even more aggressive than his sister. He is all ready to sacrifice his time, effort and even life in search of Bali which she thinks Mehr Punar is not proving to be good at. His dialogues were very witty and his character instantly likeable. A simple rural young man who stands up for his blood, even if he had to sacrifice his childhood friend for it once. He is not playing any games, rather he seriously believes shooting someone point blank is how conflicts are resolved. His short conversations with both Mehr Chiragh and his sister were very entertaining.
The rest of the characters are pretty much up to the same as last time. Farhad and Mahi have just started to weave dreams after Mehrunnisa agreed to meet his father. Mehr Punar is still in search of Bali whom he could not recognise when he came face to face with him. The school master and shopkeeper are still trying to protect Bali.
One interesting development was that Jajji has finally recognised that Mahi is the daughter of Mehr Hukum and the revenge spree her family is on leads to Farhad’s own biological father. He was extremely upset and really wanted to protect Farhad and take him as away from Mahi’s family as he possibly can but he did not come out clear with them. His way was bound to make Farhad and Rameen curious, upset and ultimately rebellious and rightly so.
Yawar is shown playing chess with Mehr Chiragh after sometime and he wanted Yawar to reveal the whereabouts of Bali. Yawar pleaded on his behalf but that only led to frustration and Chirag’s conversation shows that even he himself wants Bali dead and that he cannot forgive the murder of his only son.
Stay tuned to see how the next episode of Lal Ishq turns out to be
Amir Khan and Faryal Makhdoom were engaged in a very ugly social media spat a few months ago. From allegations of cheating to not taking financial responsibility, nearly everything was involved in this drama. Faryal has been trying to patch up for the sake of their kids for some time now and each time Amir refused the effort. Amir has finally patched up with his wife and posted a picture with Faryal on his Instagram:
Well, we can only wish that the couple stay together this time and keep themselves out of drama for the good of their kids if not themselves!
This second episode of Shayyad definitely had more highs than lows. Once again Saad in particular won me over completely; his love is pure and honest and Uzair Jaswal has translated this character impeccably on screen so far. The relationship between Hani and Saad has also been explained and shown in such a way that you can’t help but feel an instant connection with them. I simply loved the way the opening scenes of this episode showed that Junaid was “trespassing”. Most of Hani’s conversation with Junaid revolved around the bond she shared with Saad. When Junaid wrote his and Hani’s name on the wall, Hani’s reacted as if he had just entered into Hani and Saad’s world without realizing what he was doing. Later on, when Saad saw those names on the wall he was heartbroken. I must say that while Saad’s feelings for Hani are crystal clear and his scenes extremely poignant, Hani’s character keeps you guessing especially because there are times when Sadia Khan’s expressions are confusing.
It was good to see Junaid’s track wrapping up in this episode without any dramatic twists which most of us were expecting. Junaid gracefully took a step back after he found out that there was no place for him in Hani’s life. This development was refreshing and logical as well. The way Saad took the first bus back home when he found out that Hani was with someone else showed how possessive he was about Hani. The poetry in the previous episode summed up Saad’s feelings for Hani beautifully; he has never loved anyone else therefore he cannot imagine sharing Hani with someone else.
The wall has been used creatively in more ways than one by the writer; it is a sign of all the ups and downs in Hani and Saad’s relationship and tonight it was used to tell Junaid that Hani didn’t see a soulmate in him. This had to be one of the most novel rejections we have seen in dramas in recent times! The last scene of the episode was directed exceptionally well because this scene could have been too cheesy if it wasn’t directed in a rather subtle manner. Phupo gate crashing and Hani’s reaction went to show that there was nothing romantic about the situation as far as Hani was concerned. I hate Mahpara’s character already; she is the only clichéd character in the drama so far and I feel she is getting a lot more screen time than she should. Her bitterness makes sense but her scenes can easily be forwarded if someone is going to watch this drama online since these scenes are rather repetitive.
Overall, this episode belonged to Saad and Uzair Jaswal yet again. All those people who think that he isn’t “hero material” should definitely give him a chance. He is the only one who has my undivided attention and the only character I truly feel for after watching these two episodes. Sadia Khan on the other hand seemed to be struggling in some of the scenes in tonight’s episode. She looks absolutely flawless in this drama, the make-up artist deserves tons of credit for giving her the perfect makeover but her expressions can sometimes be extremely confusing. Uzair Jaswal and Sadia Khan also share an amazing on-screen chemistry which makes their scenes together work even when Sadia Khan’s performance isn’t always up to the mark. I am looking forward to Nauman Ijaz’s entry in the next episode.
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Mahira Khan is frequently seen on screen lately for promotions. Yesterday the influential thirty four old single mother and the female lead of Shoaib Mansoor’s Verna spoke to BBC World News about her movie, herself being the topic of debate and the very touchy subject of sexual harassment of young aspiring girls.
Firstly, Mahira told that her movie is about rape and how power dynamics play a role in these situations. Then she was asked a very direct question about being a topic of controversy for weeks on end when her photos were leaked while she smoked away with Ranbir Kapoor, and you must hand it over to Mahira for the way she responded. She was totally nonplussed and calm. Now whether that was a rehearsed response or not, but it was a very impressive one. She said that it does hurt to be criticised especially when you are used to being loved only but these things go hand in hand and that the leakage of her private photos was not a correct thing. Having said that, she was completely accepting of the fact that she is a public figure so such things are bound to happen.
On the subject of sexual harassment cases in Hollywood, Mahira said that she herself has never experienced any such attitude towards herself. Part of the reason could be that she has only worked with a handful of people and part because she was not inexperienced. The dive further elaborated that she was a mother when she came into this field so she was not naive like a lot of other teenagers and young girls. Mahira Khan also implied that no matter how a girl conducts herself and how she speaks or sits or walks, it does not give be anyone any right to abuse her. Sexual harassment has nothing to do with the conduct of the harassed woman. That was a very sound statement from the beautiful actress.
Syra Shehroz has had bit of a tumbling journey as she ventures into the big screen. First her Project Ghaazi in which she plays the role of a scientist was shelved and will hopefully be releasing in December. Then it was announced that she has been replaced by Mawra Hocane in Jawani Phir Nahi Ani 2, and that arose a lot of curiosity. However, Syra herself has answered this question in a conversation with Instep.
Here is what Syra had to say about opting out of the much anticipated sequel;
“Simply, because after reading the script I knew I didn’t want to play that character. I’m all about experimenting and challenging myself but it’s got to be substantial and I didn’t think it was.”
Now this gives rise to speculation that the character is merely a filler, but only time will tell.
Lux Style Awards 2017 was revamped and aired with a lot of bling after Hassan Shehryar Yaseen organised the whole event in style. The function had a lot of firsts like Reema Khan and Mawra Hocane’s dance performance. Mahira Khan had announced Maya Ali and Mawra as the new brand ambassadors for Lux.
The Lux girl, Maya Ali has announced the date for the next awards three months in advance, i.e. the twenty first of February. It will be taking place in the most beautiful and happening city on earth, Lahore and promises to be bigger than ever.
Netflix has grown over people all over the world. You can watch your favourite shows and movies anytime you like and it is not super expensive either, making Netflix and Chill the most used motto these days. Netflix has produced a lot of good shows recently and with the company venturing in Pakistan, we have seen many of our dramas and films making it to the Netflix too. According to the latest news, Netflix may produce its first ever Pakistani show and the lead actor will be Zahid Ahmed. Zahid is in London these days and while talking to BBC, he revealed that he is in talks for being cast as the main actor for a show Netflix will be producing.
The news is extremely exciting but we will have to wait till it gets confirmed!
Ohkay so, without sugarcoating it, I will say that this episode was boring, so much so that I watched it without paying attention to it. I think the writer got too caught up in the uniqueness of the plot & the characters that he forgot to take the story forward. Yes, the writer deserves to be commended for daring to be different & bringing some very unique characters but then things lose their charm real quick if the purpose is lost & this is happening with the O Rangreza now!
Seriously, I never had issues with Qasim’s character, like he was introduced as a unique ‘man’ who was in touch with his emotional side, which again was something that hindered Sassi from seeing him as a ‘man’, but for the first time seeing him cry over the loss of birds made me say that he should ‘man up’ a bit. Seriously, I have no issues with his personality, his emotionality, his kind-heartedness but ever since he has returned after leaving his education only to please Sassi is making it hard for me to take him seriously. Where Qasim should have done everything to shape up his future to prove a point to Sassi & to change her perspective about him, here he is pettily smiling after getting a Tota as a gift? Seriously, man up you!
Whatever Tipu has done in the past or whatever he is planning to do now doesn’t interest me so I won’t be wasting my words on him however, the shift in Meena’s attitude was once again unconvincing. She has spent years with Tipu & she never really saw the fault in him so why all of a sudden she was getting put off by his attitude? Even though Meena has gotten a bit too attached with Tipu’s family members but before anything, she should try to fix him!
Tipu’s double standards which the writer spoke about surfaced in this episode where he spoke highly of Sassi just because she is his sister but ended up judging Meena the moment Mumtaz told him to get committed to her, but then again, how does it add to the story?
Sassi is trying everything to woo Wajih & the way she goes in a trance while speaking about him irks me to no end. Yes, she can be infatuated with him & I am sure she is confused between love & infatuation but then again to see her crossing some limits that too with Qasim’s assistance is bizarre!
So, Mumtaz believes in giving Khayyam as many chances as he wants because she thinks he will return to her after getting tired of making mistakes, even though I don’t feel a thing for her character, this approach of hers was quite interesting & may be because of this, Khayyam was seen juggling between Mumtaz & Sonia for the first time. Even though I do feel he will still choose to be with Sonia but for the first time he surely is thinking about Mumtaz.
I don’t know but I feel the plot of this drama has derailed & now the story is going around in a loop. Yes, even though everything about this drama is unique but then I think the writer went into too much detailing & dissection of the characters that on a macro level, the story isn’t making any progress & we are being forced to see & understand the characters even after so many weeks where we are technically past the introductory stage of the drama, story & characters. Anyways, please share your thoughts about this episode of O Rangreza.
Ohkay so, this episode was all about picking up the pieces & coming to terms with what happened. It was more about Imtiyaz because he was the one emotionally invested in this relationship & not Suhana.
So, Talat thought by using child as a bait, she will be able to convince Imtiyaz to take Suhana back. It is so obvious that more than wanting to save this marriage, Talat is concerned about face saving that is why she was giving one bizarre logic after another to force Imtiyaz to patch things up! I really had a hard time understanding that how can a woman of Talat’s age be so stupid to not see that she didn’t have to convince Imtiyaz because he never wanted to part ways with Suhana in the first place. It was her daughter Suhana who needed all that pep talk but oh well, Suhana’s parents know that they have raised a monster so they are beating around the bush in order to feel that they have done enough, whereas they haven’t apart from damaging the relationship more!
This episode had so much of fillers & nothing substantial (not that there is any substance in the story in the first place). Well, the coverage Manzura gets is so annoying, like her character is just hard to tolerate, she has that persona & I can’t beleive that after all these years, Daadi still feels the need to tell her how dusting is supposed to be done!
Anyways, I just & I still can not believe Suhana’s character. The way writer has shown sympathy towards her is quite irrational. I just couldn’t believe that after divorce, Suhana was wondering what went wrong & she had no idea WHY she got divorced in the first place? Writer herself knows that she can not justify Suhana’s behavior still she has added in these dialogues to make her look like a victim. Suhana had the audacity to say that she did everything her family taught her to make this marriage work while completely ignoring that despite being told not to, she continued having an affair with Rameez. Suhana was being shown as if her heart was aching but it wasn’t coming through because we all know she wanted to get out of this marriage right from the beginning. Oh well, Suhana made another statement where she said that she listened to others but now she is going to listen to herself, another biggest flaw of this drama because right from the beginning, Suhana did everything she wanted to do. She might blame her parents as much as she wants but nothing that she will say or do will conceal the fact that she herself chose to get married to Imtiyaz. Oh well, by adding all that Istikhara & Badshaguni concept, writer again tried to show that Suhana was such a bechari that she was sacrificing her love & choosing her family’s well being over her boyfriend, duh!
Well, I just couldn’t believe Daadi’s speech that she gave to Suhana after her divorce. Daadi’s heart was beating because Suhana got married so technically, shouldn’t it stop, now that she is divorced? Also, just the news of Imtiyaz’s intention of getting separated from Suhana was enough for Daadi to collapse, so not sure why nothing happened to her after the divorce? & oh, Rameez, all he does is smoke cigarettes & roam around without a worry in the world & yes he stalks Suhana on Facebook, this is what he does & still he is going to get the heroine in the end? Hahah! What a joke! Anyways, please share your thoughts about this episode of Teri Raza.
This episode of Yaar e Bewafa was heart-wrenching, especially because they covered the factors that lead to child labour. It was so hard to see it all & with this they covered another aspect of the reality where the toughest of circumstances push people to resort to the extremes. As heart-wrenching as it was, it was definitely done well!
So, Amna was having a hard time making the ends meet & the best Saleem’s friend could suggest was that she should allow Omar to work for the time being. I must say seeing that young boy working with his little hands was so heart-rending, it was just too much for me to handle. That little boy knew that his mother had no other option so he just surrendered & decided to help her. Everything that he did, from assisting the owner of the place to pouring tea & then returning home with stained clothes was a true but harsh depiction of a reality of all such people who are defeated by the circumstances & who resort to this extreme & it was portrayed flawlessly.
I literally sighed with relief when I saw Zaid spotting Omar. Zaid immediately understood what Amna must be going through & how helpless she must have been to send Omar for work. Zaid’s eagerness to help Amna & support her is appreciable. It was so obvious that Amna wouldn’t believe Zaid but the plot twist was the cassette that Saleem left behind in which he told her what he told Zaid that he should take her responsibility after he dies.
Fizza is moving on & even though Humera told Zaid that he should go to his wife & son, Zaid knew that it was too late as firstly, he was never going to leave his mother & secondly, he knew that there was nothing left in their relationship.
Overall, this episode was nice. The pace of the drama is quite slow but even after so many weeks they have succeeded in keeping the interest of the viewers alive. All the actors have done a great job too but the crown goes to the child actor playing the role of Omar, he is absolutely adorable, Masha Allah. Please share your thoughts about this episode of Yaar e Bewafa.
Junaid Khan is one of the finest actors and singers of Pakistan entertainment industry today. He is among the top players of in his field and made his mark through numerous plays and Coke Studio performances and by lending his vocals to powerful OSTs. He celebrated his thirty sixth birthday in style in Piccollo Ucello in Karachi and it was a huge star studded event. Along with his friends and family were quite a lot of popular media personalities including Sajid Hassan and his wife, Danish Nawaz, Iqra Aziz, Moomal Sheikh, Seemi Pasha, Aimen and Minal Khan, Mansha Pasha and Meera. The event was captured in photos by Bilgrami Studios. Here are some of the most beautiful shots from the party;
Today’s date, the ninth of November is marked by the birthday of the most amazing, most soulful and most influential poet this world have ever seen. The man who gave the richest books full of thoughtful words for generations was celebrated on Salam Zindagi with Faysal Quraishi and his guests.
The guests were not showbiz personalities but rather real people who have memorised, studied and toiled after the philosophy and ideology of this great poet. The most prominent ones were Afshan Ahmed, Asra Jamshed, Professor Kamran and Mufti Umair. Asra is an educationalist who runs an organisation to spread Iqbaliat as a subject. Professor Kamran shared deep insights about his understanding of the deep and meaningful verses by Iqbal and how he had given us advice that is still applicable so many decades later. Mufti Umair was also well learned on the topic of Iqbal’s concepts of self esteem and awareness.
Faysal had also arranged a competition on which three teams were tested on their memory of Iqbal’s poetry. The participants were all youngsters and it was very refreshing to see the young Lloyd so engrossed in Iqbal’s age old wisdom. They had memorised hundreds of thousands of his precious verses.
Allama Iqbal’s birthday cake was also cut to commemorate the arrival of such a man in this world whose poetic finesse and intellect remains unmatched after one hundred and forty years.
It was one of the best themes and the most informative a morning show can ever get. Hats off to Faysal Quraishi and his team for such a good one today.
Tonight’s episode of Baaghi yet again showed how Kanwal Baloch continued to find ways to become a “star” but failed to do so. Basically, the viewers are being shown that Kanwal is living two completely different lives, she has ‘real’ struggles to deal with while she isn’t faking a different personality when she is on social media. She is not being allowed to listen to her son’s voice even and she is not getting the kind of work she wants. So far, the attention she is getting is negative, something she doesn’t like since she is still looking for acceptance. Like every other episode of Baaghi, this one too had plenty of scenes which could have been chopped down. There is no denying the fact that Saba Qamar is an amazing actress but making her copy Qandeel Baloch to an extent that some of the scenes actually look like a parody wasn’t a wise decision! Sitting through these scenes was tough since there wasn’t anything even remotely likeable about this side of Kanwal’s personality. This was the first episode in which the writer (reluctantly) showed Kanwal resorting to shortcuts for getting attention but it was primarily due to the advices her friend gave her which once again exempted Kanwal Baloch of all responsibility!
One of the many reasons why I find it really hard to connect to this character is that although this woman left her house and has been on her own for so long yet she has always been shown as an innocent and naive individual who has no idea what the consequences of her actions would be. Kanwal could have been shown as a street smart woman who planned these things on her own. I have always felt that in an attempt to make people around her responsible for whatever she has done since day one the writer has failed to give Kanwal a definite personality. Also, there has been absolutely no character development so far – when will this baghawat start? Although Kanwal has a more modern outlook now but she isn’t half as strong as she was when she was Fauzia Batool. The dialogues and conversation about people being hypocrites was another attempt to make Kanwal Baloch look like a dhood ki dhuli hui bechari aurat – a portrayal which very often clashes with everything Kanwal has done so far! I find it really hard to see her as someone who is struggling to earn a living.
Abid’s character unfortunately is just as one-dimensional as that of Kanwal and his scenes are highly repetitive. This episode followed the same pattern as the previous episode, most of the episode was dedicated to Kanwal, a scene which showed Abid showing his true colors, another scene in which Kanwal’s brother was smoking and one which showed how Kanwal’s family was struggling financially. The scenes covering Kanwal’s facebook videos were painfully long and didn’t add much to the story. So far this drama also promotes the ultimate cliché that there are hardly any good men in the world!! Will Osman Khalid Butt’s character be the first positive male character in the drama? I sure do hope so! At this point I am sick and tired of watching Kanwal’s weirdness as well as her rona dhona! She was a bechari as Fauzia and now she an even bigger bechari as Kanwal!
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The emerging starlet, Hania Amir has landed herself in a harassment controversy and interestingly she is not the victim. Hanis is known for her excessive activity on social media. It is the medium which brought her in the industry in the first place. And now after garnering immense fame, Hania is still active on all of her social media accounts. Recently Hania posted a video on Snapchat filmed during a flight. She was trying to get a man seated behind her in her video and the man was visibly uncomfortable. Hania was making fun of him and still got him in her video:
https://youtu.be/QUkE5ht014A
People lost it on this and social media was flooded with responses against Hania:
Hania, on the other hand, has talked to Express Tribune on this issue and said that she didn’t mean to harass anyone and it was all fun:
“First of all, I’d like to apologise to everyone who got offended by the video I posted. That was not my intention at all. My intention was never to harass a man since I do know how it feels to be judged on how I wear my hair, what shoes I wear. Therefore, as soon as the video was uploaded and I saw the snap, I deleted it right there. I wasn’t trying to invade his personal space or anything like that. I’m known for making funny vines and videos and that was what the video was about. I wasn’t harassing anyone…. That definitely wasn’t what I meant to do. It was just an exchange of expressions between two people and I found that hilarious at that time. However, I would still like to apologise to everyone about it.”
What do you think about this incident? Share your thoughts!
Rahat Fateh Ali Khan launched his latest single titled Banjarey yesterday, it is a collaboration with Indian actor Neetu Chandra and the music video has been composed by Anupama Raag.
Talking about his latest track, Rahat Fateh Ali Khan said,
“Having worked with Anupama before, I knew her lyrics would be as captivating as the ones of her previous compositions.”
He also added,
“I always enjoy working with such talented and dedicated individuals. I hope to pair with her in many more of her upcoming compositions.”
The two have previosuly worked together for the single Saware.
Composer Anupama lauds Rahat Fateh Ali Khan just as much,
“Rahat Fateh Ali Khan is a fantastic singer and a tremendous co-worker who knows exactly how to engage and mesmerise his audience. His reverberating voice has an eternal magic that hooks everyone who listens to his numbers.”
Enjoy the song.
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Power Di Game is the X Polymer Dar’s masterpiece that made the first teaser trailer of Verna look intimidatingly dark, the song truly captures the theme this movie revolves around; the power that politicians and feudal lords have over a common man and how frequently and remorselessly this power is misused.
The song suggests that the romance Mahira and Haroon share onscreen doesn’t last long, both are shown playing a chess game in which Mahira is definitely showing who is the boss here.
Further more Mahira is portrayed as an angry young woman you simply do not want to mess with.
Enjoy the song,
Don’t forget to share how you liked this new video from the most anticipated movie of this year, the film is releasing November the 17th.
Writer: Bee Gul
Director: Kashif Nisar
Producer : Momina Duraid (MD Productions)
Schedule: Every Wednesday at 8pm on HUM
This drama has some big shoes to fill since it is replacing one of the most loved drama serials of recent times. Dar Si Jati Hei Sila’s promos already revealed that it wasn’t going to be a journey like Yakeen Ka Safar since even though Yakeen Ka Safar had some strong messages, it was never a heavy duty drama. After a really long time Bee Gul has written a play which has a classic Bee Gul feel to it – this drama I am certain has not been made to be a commercial hit just like Talkhiyan. The first episode of Dar Si Jati Hei Sila focused primarily on Sila and revealed few details about all those people who are directly related to her.
Dar Si Jati Hei Sila is the story of a big family living in Noor Manzil. All the family members have their own distinctive personalities. The opening scene of this first episode was brilliantly written and executed since this short scene revealed a great deal about the relationship these three individuals – Joi (Nauman Ijaz), Sila (Yumna Zaidi) and Sadia (Saman Ansari) – shared with each other. Joi is a classic example of those male relatives who abuse girls from their family yet no one in the family ever doubts them for a second. On the contrary, everyone blamed Sila for acting strange. The way Sila looked at Sadia and the manner in which Sadia questioned Joi when she came in the room clearly showed that she knew everything yet somehow she decided to keep this to herself. Later on different scenes and dialogues also suggested that there was something going on between Joi and Sadia as well. Sadia’s husband is mostly away therefore she has raised Sila like a single parent which is why her sister-in-laws blamed her entirely for Sila’s flawed upbringing. Sila’s father was never there for her or her mother therefore her tayees consider both of them a liability. It seemed like Sakina Samo’s character ran the show in Noor Manzil which is why her brother Joi got away with everything till now.
Sila’s cousin Zaini has a completely different personality than her which is probably why just like her mother she feels that she is more entitled to winning Raheel over than Sila! Raheel and Zaini’s interactions came across as more of flirting than anything else. Raheel doesn’t feel attracted towards Sila since she has never put in any effort to stay in touch with him and she gets scared every time he goes near her. Noshi (Zaini’s mother) is also not happy that Sila is the one getting engaged to Raheel therefore she joined in when Joi was telling Tullo (Raheel’s mother) about Sila’s condition.
The most powerful scenes in this episode were the ones which covered Sila’s interactions with her mother. These scenes piqued my curiosity more than any other. Yumna Zaidi is a phenomenal performer who translates the most difficult characters on screen effortlessly. There were plenty of scenes in tonight’s episode which wouldn’t have been as powerful as they were if Yumna Zaidi did not give such a brilliant performance. The only time Sila spoke her mind was when she was with her mother otherwise she stayed quiet although she did not like the fact that everyone in the house was constantly judging her. Nauman Ijaz is also continuously experimenting with different roles and he always excels every time. He looks and acts completely different depending on the kind of role he is playing. Saman Ansari, Sakina Samo and Munazzah Arif also gave solid performances in this episode. The biggest disappointment however was that many of the scenes in this episode had already been shown repeatedly in promos. I am surprised that part of the opening scene was also shown in the promos, in my opinion the promos shouldn’t have revealed so much about Sila and Joi’s character.
This wasn’t the kind of episode which wins you over completely but it was definitely the sort of episode which gives you a reason to tune into the next episode. I am looking forward to what team Dar Si Jati Hei Sila has in store for us next. I find the cover photo of the drama really interesting since it mentions revenge apart from everything else. The topic of sexual abuse has been done-to-death lately therefore this drama will only hold the interest of the viewers if it offers something different and meaningful.
How many of you watched this episode? Do share your thoughts about it.
“Tiger Zinda Hai” has been getting applauds from fans all over the world after it’s trailer launch yesterday and guess who just boarded the hype train? Yeap, our very own gorgeous Imran Abbas. Imran made his Bollywood debut opposite Bipasha Basu in Creature 3D and also has a cameo in Karan Johar’s Aey Dil Hai Mushkil to his credits.
Tiger Zinda Hai is the second installment in the Tiger franchise with the first one being Ek Tha Tiger which was banned in Pakistan because it portrayed Pakistan’s security agencies wrongly and it’s public screening would have caused nothing but havoc.
Yesterday the Creature 3D star took to his twitter and went all fan-boy over this Salman Khan and Katrina Kaif starrer.
The actor not only wished luck to the team but also called out that the movie should be released in Pakistan and his twitter followers seemed to agree.
So far we do not know if the authorities will let TZH be screened publicly or it will meet the same fate as it’s predecessor, stay tuned and we’ll find out together.
Jawani Phir Nahi Ani’s success has all of us anticipating its sequel, Jawani Phir Nahi Ani2, which will make its cinema appearance in 2018. The shooting has being going on for quite some time now, but it’s not all about work for the big numbers of stars that this movie incorporates. The cast has shared pictures of themselves having fun roaming around the streets of Turkey. Kubra Khan was not seen with them in photos, so maybe she will join them later. Saba Qamar, however was very much part of the pictures.
The way good characters make a drama, similarly bad characters can break a drama as well. Where every single year we get memorable characters, our writers often come up with such characters which leave the viewers agitated because they are far from reality and are so poorly written that the viewers find it hard to relate to them or understand their journey. For any character to resonate with the viewers, it has to be written in such a way that makes its way into the viewers’ heart but where we get a fair share of good characters, we also come across such characters that annoy us to the core.
Here’s a list dedicated to all such characters who were poorly conceived and written:
Suhana (Teri Raza)
This girl has everything going for her but she is someone who is thankless and a spoiled brat. Suhana ended up getting married to her cousin because she wanted to save her family from ‘badshaguni’ of not following the ‘istikhara’ but she also doesn’t mind having an extra marital affair while completely ignoring the value of ‘nikkah’. A liar, a manipulator and someone who believes in guilt tripping her husband who sincerely loves and adores her. Pretty twisted we say!
Rameez (Teri Raza)
A guy who loves wearing female clothing, has no backbone, no substance except a bucket full of foundation on his face. Rameez is a spineless guy who ran away when his lady love asked him to officially commit to her but is now making her life miserable after her marriage because now he has realized that his peanut sized ego can not see her being with someone else, how convenient!
Suhana’s Daadi (Teri Raza)
Well, to keep it short and sweet, she can be termed as ‘fasad ki jarh’ because she not only did the wrong Istikhara, she even faked a heart disease but she recovered her lifeline when she got Suhana married to Imtiyaz citing her Rukhsati as a reason behind her long life. Pretty twisted, isn’t it? Oh, and not to be missed, her digs at English every now and then? It is good that they were trying to break the stereotype by showing that Daadi isn’t too old-school but her blackmailing tactics proved them wrong and made her a bit more annoying.
Harib (Sanam)
A forced bechara, who tried to prove his bechargi the entire time but failed because his foundation clad face, kajal filled eyes and heavy contouring were too distracting. A guy who didn’t worry about getting oil stains on his suit because he was so fixated with Anda Paratha and the guy who got married to the girl knowing she had some ‘issues’ but when he had to man up and deal with everything, he couldn’t stop badmouthing his wife!
Aan (Sanam)
A perfect mashriqi larki who only was mashriqi from her appearance because when it came to flirting and trapping the guy with her Anda Parathas, she was a pro. A girl who didn’t mind hugging her ‘friend’, who didn’t mind visiting her friend after dinner and before breakfast without even bothering about ‘log kya kahainge’ and a girl who had zero personality whatsoever!
Shehroz (Sanam)
We are unsure as to why this character was even there because he was just as confused as the viewers about his role in the drama. He vowed to be Harib’s best friend but made sure to stuff things up deliberately to see the circus as a spectator when his friend’s life would mess up. In short, he was a subtle version of a phappay kutni!
Ayla (Sanam)
Ayla, Juhi Chawla, just as weird as her name, she had no idea what she wanted from life. She hated Harib when she was married to him but then tried getting back with him after their divorce. She would spend hours looking at Harib and his home through binoculours, someone was in dire need of a life!
Badshah Begum (Mor Mahal)
It was a pity that a woman who looked so regal and royal had such a weird personality and petty brain that she’d only be concerned about her son’s Shab e Uroosi. That woman had no other dialogue that is why she was on the loop about Asif Jahan’s Shab e Uroosi, like seriously aunty?
Asif Jahan (Mor Mahal)
May be by the end of every round of dressing up as a Ruler/King with all that heavy jewelry, head gears and sherwanis, he would be so tired that he actually forgot to fulfill his responsibilities as a ruler, or may be he was too busy keeping a count of how many wives he had that he once again forgot what he as a ruler should have done. A poorly written character is all we can say about Asif Jahan!
Baba Jee (Nazr e Bad)
He was not only scary or creepy but he was a big question mark for all the viewers who were watching Nazr e Bad. His screams and dance moves literally woke the viewers up at night because he scared the life out of them. Even though the actor tried to make this character very fancy with sporting a half-face glamorous look, the overall persona was scary and annoying to the point that his scenes were best watched, when forwarded!
Sir Isaac (Khuda Aur Mohabbat)
A dean of the university who was confused about his job description, that is why he would either act as a security guard, a spy or an FBI Agent because he was paranoid. Sir Isaac would personally go through the pain of checking Muslim students’ bags to prove that they were terrorists, he would also spend hours patrolling around the Masjid to see if his Muslim student was involved in some suspicious activity or not. In stead of making him a rational character, the writer ended up turning him into a paranoid!
Zeeshan (Khuda Aur Mohabbat)
He was a suited booted goon, but what made him even more annoying was that where he should’ve been shown as some business tycoon or mafia master given his personality, he was shown as a university ‘student’. A guy who couldn’t keep his emotions in control and whose existence was a question mark in the story. Oh, did we talk about his ponytail, we think the picture is pretty self-explanatory!
Shahab (Waada)
Gullibility and playing naive were Shahab’s super powers! ” I can run a business and house but can’t think logically when it comes to relationships” is the best way to explain this character. Even though his character was introduced like that of an intelligent man who loved his wife but it did not take him long to be blackmailed into a nikkah with the maid of the house and if things weren’t bad enough as it was, he even let this “maid wife” who was old enough to be his daughter dictate to her. It was sickening as well as annoying watching Shahab fall for every single trap set for him because that was the only way the writer could make an “exemplary” bechari out of Shahab’s wife. Shahab failed at much more than breaking his waada, he completely failed at using his common sense as well!
Zubeida (Muqabil)
Zubeida had to be the most loud and annoying supporting character this year. In a household where everyone believed in keeping a low profile, Zubeida’s loud voice and OTT character stood out like a sore thumb. She was someone who was constantly complaining at the peak of her voice and didn’t contribute much to the story for more than 14 weeks!! The fact that even though her character did not contribute much to the story but she was given plenty of screen time also made her scenes intolerable.
Saba’s Daddi (Bin Roye)
Saba’s dadi definitely deserves the most meesni weird meethi churiDaddi award since her mera bacha rhetoric was never backed by enough action to prove that she really loved or understood Saba. Also daddi’s unexplained “memory loss” every now and then made her character not only annoying but also senseless. Even after indirectly telling Saba that she knew exactly what Saba wanted, she went all out and supported Saman. She witnessed Saba’s outburst at the wedding yet did not understand why she had a problem going to the US to help Saman out!!
Usman’s Mother (Ghairat)
When drama serial Ghairat started it seemed like Usman’s mother wasn’t going to be another one of those mothers we see in dramas all the time who watch their daughters suffering and don’t do anything about it. But as the drama progressed this character went from being promising to being completely helpless and then just plain annoying! This mother’s helplessness does not make any sense especially after she lost both her daughters. Her empty threats, repetitive dialogues and incapability to help anyone around her makes her one of the most annoying characters this year.
What do you think about all these characters in the list? Do share your views and don’t forget to add to the list.
Mehwish Hayat is one of the latest additions to our list of artists who are “jack of all trades” with one of her latest ventures being singing.The artist had previously mentioned in one of her interviews that she has some concerts lined up in States.
Yesterday the actress instagramed a clip from one of her concerts in US. This Arizona concert had Mehwish singing Nazia Hassan’s forever young pop song “Boom Boom” and it is sure to make your heart fly.
Ohkay so, what a drag this episode was. It is beyond ridiculous to see that a drama which started off on such a good note has come down to this where nothing makes sense anymore & most importantly, its purpose is lost. I think the team of Alif Allah Aur Insaan got a bit too complacent after garnering so much appreciation for their efforts that it got to their head & they assumed that the viewers will still love this drama even if they will stretch it like a chewing gum but I am happily bursting the bubble here, we are not thrilled!
So, Reena chose to stay at the brothel but still on her own terms. I think it was quite wise of Chaman Begum to show Reena the real picture of what it will be like if she will give birth to a child in this environment but Reena is choosing to ignore the reality as per her convenience, as usual. Reena definitely did the right thing by choosing to keep the baby but she needs to be wary of the future too because more than her emotions, her practicality will play a part in her child’s upbringing. What Chaman said was based on what she has seen during her life at the brothel!
To be honest, the cheapest scenario in this drama is the love triangle of Zimmal, Arsalan & Shaheer. I know it will sound quite typical but in teeno ko dekh ke ye soch ati hai ke ye university parhne atay hain yan ishq laranay. Seriously, Zimmal’s character got introduced 8 episodes ago & she is still tangled between her pathetic philosophies related to ‘mohabbat’. Also, the way Zimmal talks & the way she is dressed up, is all so contradictory because she is supposed to be the mod-scot, the cool kid but her fixation with ‘mohabbat’ & its ‘afsanas’ makes her look like a heroine from some Punjabi movie from the 80’s! Her character is so flawed & there is nothing about her that makes sense or is likeable!
So, Basit found out that his parents were murdered by Hashmat & that is definitely going to take its toll on his relationship because he was already feeling guilty for deceiving Shahzeb & now losing his parents will mean that he will never be able to give this marriage a chance. To be honest, Basit’s character was known to be composed & sorted but to see him behaving so unlike him is hard to digest!
Reena’s is going to be forced to join back & take the responsibility of the brothel after her baby is born, let’s see if that baby will change anything in her or not. Shammo & his Baji/Ma’s scenes were again fillers. I remember Shammo promised himself that the day he will start making money, he will take his master & colleague with him, so not sure why he hasn’t done that till date because to see Nargis & Firdous yearning for him defies the purpose of why Shammo wanted to do well financially in the first place. He doesn’t have much going on in his life anyways, so he should move his people with him! Uf, can someone please tell Shaheer to leave his ‘school bag’ at home when he comes to university because 1) it doesn’t go with his image 2) he doesn’t come to the university to get educated anyways & 3) I wonder how does he fit all the art related materials/tools in that choti si bagri. Ugh!
Anyways, this episode was again quite boring, so much so that I didn’t even feel like paying attention to it because there was absolutely nothing special happening whatsoever. Please share your thoughts about this episode & say a little prayer for this drama to end ASAP!
The Pakhtun sensation Zeb Bangash, who has a lot of hits to her name is not single anymore. She has made a name for herself alongside her cousin Hania Aslam as a duo Zeb and Haniya. The singer got Nikkahfied this Sunday in a simple ceremony attended by close friends and family. She said her Qubool Hai’s to her husband over Skype. Her husband is in the USA right now doing a residency in psychiatry. So the Nikkah took place over the internet. She adorned a simple traditional attire and looked lovely.
A huge congratulation to the beautiful and talented Zeb for starting this new journey of her life!
Ayeza and Danish are one of the most loved celebrity couples in Pakistani entertainment industry. They got married in 2014 and have a beautiful girl Hoorain together. Now the couple has been blessed with a baby boy and this came as a surprie to their fans again as the same happened when Hoorain was born. Hoorain is now the elder sister of the little angel. Danish Taimoor announced about the new arrival on his Instagram and shared a beautiful picture of the couple along with it:
A big congratulations to the couple on the arrival of their baby boy!
Agha Ali has made a good mark as one of the finest actors we have today, but it seems as if his own passion lies somewhere else. He turns to music with his upcoming video starring himself and his woman on and off screen, Sarah Khan. He has excitedly shared the poster of his video on social media, telling his fans that now it’s turn to produce some good music.
We are all waiting to see how Agha Ali fares in this new venture of his.
This new drama aired for the first time today and it certainly looks promising, to say the least. Story seems a little cliched as in a happy family, middle class income and abundance of love and happiness. On the other hand, a powerful man, his spoilt son, unlimited money and the associated animalistic pride. These two collide in the worst possible way, in which the weaker side suffers and suffers and has all their happiness snatched away from them before justice is served or the natural law of so shall you sow, so shall you reap tips the scales in favour of the meek and poor. Saying all that, the way these characters are executed and the storyline unfolded in the first episode, it cannot be passed as just one of those. This play does seem to carry its own weight and endearment for characters, that will hopefully make us look forward every week.
So what happened today was that the better part of an hour was shown in telling how close knit Khaani’s family is, who herself is a scared young girl. She constantly needs her parents and twin brother Sarim’s support to navigate life as she is afraid even of plastic mice that her younger sisters plant on her bed as a prank. The girls’ first encounter with the feudal family of Mir Hadi happens as he upturns a poor rikshaw wala’s vehicle. Both of them are moved but Khaani wants to disappear from the scene and chaos while her younger sibling Sara wants to make sure the offenders are caught.
Khaani and her twin brothers are about to be given a surprise birthday party for which their bank officer dad and montessori teacher mother are joining resources as they are shown to do often for their kids’ desires. Sarim is waiting for a scholarship which he gets and the news delights the whole family. The next most powerful scene and the most important happening of the drama was amazingly touching. It was executed brilliantly and despite knowing where the events are leading, you couldn’t help wishing, praying… no, please no. It wasn’t to any avail though as the mere request to move his car by Sarim rubbed the arrogant and rich Mir Hadi in the wrong way. He pushed and shoved Sarim to which he responded in the same way. Mir Hadi could not bear this retaliation and he killed the boy by pumping four bullets into him. As in this episode, Sarim’s family have no idea that their very beings have been shaken ruthlessly to the cores, as he couldn’t take that last call from his twin sister. The light note on which the drama started soon turned into an emotionally packed and brutally charged one and from the teasers, it can be incurred that it will continue like this now. Stay tuned to see how Khaani’s family come to terms with their absolutely irreplaceable loss.
As far as the actors go, Sana Javed seemed a little odd in the first few shots, since I still remember her from “Zara Yad Kar” but soon she related well to the gentle and timid Khaani. Feroze Khan also impressed as the spoilt and arrogant Mir Hadi. It seems as if he is both the villain and hero in this drama, and from his entry, I think he is going to carry the contradiction well.
Do let us know in the comments section if you feel like following Khaani after this first episode today.
First of all, I will start by saying that this play is aesthetically pleasing. The picture quality is supremely nice which makes the viewer even more hooked to the show. Secondly, the pace of this drama is awesome. None of the episodes aired yet was a drag; each of them contributed to the story and today’s episode was no different. Today’s episode focused on obsessions; some old and some new.
Dil Nawaz has fallen in love with Fawad and her love has become a kind of obsession for her. She has lost her focus from all the projects Alam Ara assigns her and is always lingering around Fawad, trying to make him fall for her too. Fawad has also fallen in an obsession of Dil Nawaz. He is finally under her control and his thoughts have left the point of rationality. Even watching Kiran didn’t help him. All he wants is Dil Nawaz to an extent that he is not even noticing her odd behaviour. Fawad’s parents are in the new house and his mom is noticing that there is something extremely wrong with her son. Her character reminds me of Nadir’s mother from Ho Mann Jahan though Fawad’s mother is a bit more obsessive. She never accepts her faults and keeps taking risks and doing wrong. Actually, she is the one who put her only child in danger. But in place of accepting that and trying to find a rational solution, she went and confronted Alam Ara.
Alam Ara’s character is spectacularly played by Zainab Qayyum. She has beautifully shown the character’s obsession with power. She cannot hold anything in herself and will destroy Fawad just to get even with his mother. She has granted permission to Dil Nawaz to go and fool Fawad though she does not know that this is not just another assignment for Dil Nawaz. Her sister Jahan Ara’s love interest Tauseef also showed up in the episode and said some deep words. We will have to wait to see how that track goes on.
Kiran’s engagement, for now, is the most boring track in the show because we already know that it will not last. Her fiance directly questioned her mother too about her lack of interest but seems like the engagement fiasco will go on for few more episodes. Neelam Muneer and Zainab Qayyum were the stars of the show tonight as they catered beautifully to their characters and a big thumbs up to Neelam’s stylist because she is the prettiest Muakil in the history of Muakils.?
The preview for next episode was superb. Looks like Fawad will marry Dil Nawaz and Kiran will finally get a wake-up call. Stay tuned to see whether this drama keeps itself on the right track or deteriorates like many other aired this season!
Mujhe Jeenay Du is turning out to be an interesting play which keeps you guessing. It also has enough tracks and variety of characters to keep the interest of the viewers alive. Some of the developments in tonight’s episode came as a complete surprise, I wasn’t expecting the story to take such a serious turn. Watching Naseeb blame Saira for Tipu’s Illness was heart-wrenching especially when you consider the fact that there are actually girls like Saira who go through all this on daily basis and have absolutely no one to turn to. Right from day one somehow all these men assumed that Saira could take care of Tipu and could look after her “husband” and his house. Naseeb could not handle his son and work himself but he expected Saira to juggle everything even though she is much younger than him and isn’t even an adult. He shifted his responsibilities to this little girl’s shoulders and now blaming her for Tipu’s illness was much more convenient than taking the responsibility himself. I was expecting Naseeb to feel bad about his decision to marry Saira after this incident but what he did was shocking considering the fact that he is a reasonable man otherwise. His actions however were in line with his character because he has always been very sensitive about Tipu. Once again Emaan Sher outdid herself in tonight’s episode, her expressions when Naseeb tried to strangle her were beyond brilliant. She is an exceptionally talented young girl and I would love to see her in more dramas. There are very few actors her age who can give such a solid performance.
I have said this before and I feel the need to say it every time I watch a new episode of this drama – I absolutely love the fact that we are watching more and more dramas which show that women are capable of much more than plotting and planning or playing the victim. The scene between Yasmin and Saeeda was one which we don’t see in our dramas very often. Yasmin’s attitude wasn’t too cold or too friendly towards Saeeda which made this entire scene even more realistic. Saeeda’s apology and her character itself breaks so many stereotypes about second wives which we see in our dramas all the time. Our dramas are constantly promoting the age old dictum that a woman is another woman’s worst enemy therefore it is truly refreshing to watch plays every now and then which show that there are plenty of women out there who understand and support each other. Nadia Jamil and Iffat Omer both are phenomenal actors who breathe life into every role assigned to them therefore their perfect portrayals do not come as a surprise at all.
Shaheena is another woman in this play who makes you fall in love with her over and over again. Even though she has lived a really difficult life but every time she manages to finds a reason to go on with life with enthusiasm. Mehreen Raheal’s picture perfect portrayal marks a new beginning for her career since for the first time she has gone all out and proved her versatility. Malik sb once again bailed out another person who deserved to be punished because of his own ulterior motives. The writer in a tactful and subtle manner showed why he was going all out to help these people which made this entire development even more convincing.
The preview of the next episode was extremely enticing, I can’t wait to find out what happens next. Will Saira finally be free? It seems highly unlikely but it is impossible to predict what is going to happen next.
So far, Mujhe Jeenay Du has a very solid script which has been translated on screen faultlessly. All the actors involved have been giving impressive performances throughout and I highly recommend it to all those people who are not watching it.
How many of you watched this latest episode? Don’t forget to share your thoughts about it.
Strings recently bid farewell to Coke Studio and now the throne is awaiting it’s next ruler and it’s stirring all sorts of rumors including the one saying that Pakistani Rock-band Noori is all set to take the throne.
Last year an inside source suggested somewhat the same story that it will be Noori who takes the reigns from Strings.
However, the band’s manager has denied the rumours, he said,
“The rumors are false. Ali Noor and Ali Hamza are not involved in producing Coke Studio 11 as of yet.”
Both Ali Noor and Ali Hamza so far haven’t denied or confirmed the rumors themselves.
Who will be the next king of the mighty kingdom of music is probably the hottest topic right now, do share with us your anticipations, expectations and wild guesses.
Mahira-Ranbir controversy is still fresh in everyone’s memory tho it hasn’t made the headlines in a while, let’s jolt your memory anyway.
Not long ago Mahira Khan was photographed on New York streets having a smoke with Indian actor Ranbir Kapoor, as the pictures went viral so did the opinions. Many spoke against the actress while many stood with her.
Latest addition to this reaction chain in none other than the Bajirao Mastani star Ranveer Singh.
Ranveer Singh in a recent interview with Filmfare magazine had the following to say,
“I can only speak about myself here. There are times when I’m at a certain place with certain people and I don’t want those private moments to be captured by anyone. But, you can’t help it. You got to take the bad with the good,”
The actor continued,
“I get to do what I love to do and I make a lot of money. But some things are irritating and you’ve got to take them in your stride. It’s a crazy world.”
He went on to add,
“Everyone has their own interpretation. Everyone has their own set of values. Everyone has an opinion. You can hear them but you needn’t subscribe to them. At the end of the day, one should just live and let live and focus on more important things,”
When talking about Mahira Khan the actor had the following to say,
“Mahira is a great performer and an entertainer. One should ideally engage with her at just that level.”
Ranveer Singh might be late to the party but what he said makes complete sense, kudos to the man.
The best on-screen characters are those which are unusual, intriguing, realistic, easy to connect to, deep and layered. The viewers got to see many interesting characters in dramas this year which challenged stereotypes and were etched-out brilliantly. These characters retained their charm and were appealing right till the end of the shows they were a part of. A proper introduction, defining the relationship of these characters with rest of the characters around them and a certain degree of character development also played an important role in making the viewers relate to these characters. A well-etched-out character doesn’t always have to be a positive one, sometimes the negative characters have the same pull as the positive ones and at times even more.
Here is a list of the best on-screen characters of 2017.
Shamim (Sang e Marmar)
A woman who lived her entire life as an obedient wife and a doting mother and even after doing so much for her family, she had no control over any matter but even then, it didn’t stop her from speaking her heart out when it came to truth and honesty. Shamim was all about being just and when it came to it, she didn’t even mind standing up to her husband or even her children. A woman who could be stern one moment but a complete mother figure the next, it was endearing to see a character like her on-screen!
Torah Khan (Sang e Marmar)
Despite being a negative and dark character, Torah Khan was the talk of the town because he was running the show. He was a victim and he was a villain as well but the best part about his character what that even when he emerged as a villain, everyone still had sympathy for him because of what he went through. A man who could instigate wars without even batting an eyelid, he sure was a treat to watch.
Arman (Muqabil)
Arman’s character was anything but typical. Usually the heroes in our drama are men who are affluent and have certain personality traits. Arman on the other hand was a typical boy who didn’t even have a proper career but what worked in his favour was the fact that he was honest, reliable as well as practical. Usually most heroes in Pakistani dramas fall in love with their good-looking heroines mainly because of their looks but Arman only fell in love with Pareesa after he found out that she felt he could protect her. Arman’s character broke the stereotypical hero image and made the viewers fall in love with his character.
Pareesa (Muqabil)
Pareesa was a child abuse victim who grew up to be a girl fighting a war within herself and with everyone else around her. Although Pareesa had completely lost her faith in relationships but the love she felt for her flowers and the way she felt about her maid’s daughter went to show that she felt the need to protect someone(something) which was vulnerable. Pareesa’s messed up state of mind was shown brilliantly through her actions, getting married to Arman was one such decision which showed how self-destructive she was. Pareesa’s character was powerful and intriguing.
Aalyan (Sammi)
Aalyan’s character in Sammi was like a breath of fresh air, he was the only person who stood up for the rights of others in a community where everyone looked after their own interests. Everything he said or did was backed by solid logic. His character was written beautifully and enacted equally well on screen. This character showed how proper education and exposure can open people’s minds in more ways than one.
Naheed (Sammi)
Naheed’s character in Sammi highlighted how even a working woman who is fully aware of her rights can easily be subjugated by a brother who fails to see her as a living and breathing human being let a lone a sister. Naheed’s continuous attempts to help other people she crossed paths with even though her own circumstances were quite grim made her a positive character. Naheed’s trials and her strengths were penned down perfectly by the writer and translated superbly on screen by Nadia Afghan.
Naheed’s Brother (Sammi)
Although Naheed’s brother’s character was a negative one but it showed a certain mindset with perfection. A brother who thought it was his right to usurp his sister’s share and charge her for living in her parents house and one who did not allow her to get married even because he was afraid that her spouse might help her get her share. This character was a perfect representation of all such brothers out there and must have given a few people a reason to reflect upon their actions.
Shahzaib, Chota Chaudhry (Sammi)
Like many other characters in drama serial Sammi, this one too had a story to tell. Shahzaib’s character showed how children adopt things from their surroundings whether good or bad. Shahzaib’s character development also showed how proper education and a mentor could turn things around for children like Shahzaib.
Dariya (Tau Dil Ka Kya Hua)
Dariya’s character is in this list because although she is part of a love triangle yet there isn’t an ounce of desperation in the way she interacts with the man she loves but has very little hope of getting. The amount of self-respect she has sets her apart from other characters which the viewers would put in the same category. Dariya is practical, sensitive, intelligent and extremely likeable.
Naheed (Mubarak Ho Beti Hui Hei)
Naheed had to be one of the finest female protagonists this year. Naheed’s character was that of a brave woman who fought against all odds to live her life independently with integrity on her own terms and conditions. A woman who refused to let the men in her life exploit her and proved that if a woman wants she can achieve everything she wants.
Bibi Sahiba (Dumpukht – Aatish-e-Ishq)
Bibi Sahiba’s character was another one this year which was powerful as well as intriguing. Bibi Sahiba had some major strengths and a few vulnerabilities which at times made it look like she could do anything at all for the man she so dearly loved. In the end however she turned out to be the real hero and just like every other character played by Saman Ansari, Bibi Sahiba too had a big surprise in store for the viewers. Bibi Sahiba’s poise and elegance was another aspect of her personality which made her character look even more appealing on screen. Bibi Sahiba’s character and the manner in which it was translated on screen was one of the best aspects of drama serial Dumpukht – Aatish-e-Ishq.
Najma (Khuda Aur Mohabbat)
One positive character that despite not having a family of her own knew how to form such relationships with love, respect and care. Najma came in Hammad’s life as a sister, a guide and a support system when he had no where to go to and it was only because of Najma, that he decided to shape up his future. Hammad and Najma’s conversations were not only meaningful and deep but used to be the highlight of the episodes.
Ghafoor (Khuda Aur Mohabbat)
Ghafoor was one such person who had nothing to give to Hammad except his support and time, which were two such things that Hammad needed the most. Ghafoor’s character depicted that you don’t have to be rich to influence someone, all you need is a good and a big heart to accommodate someone in your life.
Daniyal (Yakeen Ka Safar)
A man who stood by the right, against all odds. Daniyal was a man of his word and that is why despite facing one obstacle after the other, he didn’t back out from the promise he made to the rape victim that he was supporting. Daniyal knew that his life was in danger but even that didn’t stop him because for him, bringing justice to one person was worth sacrificing his life for. Daniyal surely made a place in the heart for the viewers that is why his death left everyone teary eyed.
Zubiya (Yakeen Ka Safar)
After coming from a dysfunctional family and committing a big mistake in her early life, Zubiya not only picked herself up but made sure to become so strong that she could empower all such women who she found weak and vulnerable. Zubiya spent years and years facing the brunt of her past mistakes but she didn’t let it deter her once she made up her mind that she was not going to let her past shape up her future.
Asfand Yar (Yakeen Ka Safar)
A happy go lucky guy who never ever imagined that his life will take away a few of people that he dearly loved; his brother and his fiancée and after facing such hardships, he was forced to change but only for the better. Asfand believed in helping others no matter what and even though he closed the doors of his heart completely, he never really allowed that to stop him from doing good to others. Asfand also happens to be someone who was truly dedicated to his profession, that is why he ended up garnering so much of respect for his selfless efforts.
Haroon (Yeh Raha Dil)
After a long time, the drama buffs came across a dad as cool as Haroon who had a great sense of humor but a lot of wisdom as well. Haroon was one of those rare fathers who saw fault in his own son and was completely aware of his son’s shortcomings. All the things that Haroon would say to his son Zaki made his character likeable because he not only gave him lessons to lead a good life but also kept him in check of his deeds.
Fatima (Yeh Raha Dil)
Fatima was honest and someone who unapologetically owned everything that she did. She was a mix of sugar and spice, where despite having a rocky relationship with her husband, she did everything to make sure that her daughter doesn’t face the brunt of it and she was open to correction, that is why after her step daughter tried to show her the right path, she happily followed.
Hayat (Yeh Raha Dil)
A girl who selflessly loved her people, be it her friends or her family. Hayat was all about honesty and she was so self-sufficient that when faced with one of the biggest challenges of her life, she accepted it with a smile on her face. It was refreshing to see a character like Hayat who had nothing but a whole lot of confidence in herself that she can achieve whatever she dreams of.
Sassi (O Rangreza)
A girl who is unapologetically herself, who doesn’t have any filters and she is someone who doesn’t believe in societal boundaries. Sassi even at such a tender age has no hesitation in going all out for what she wants to achieve even if it means putting herself in danger. Sassi wants nothing but a thrilling life that too which she will shape up on her own terms and it is interesting to see a character like her that has so many shades.
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“Bewafau ko wafadari ka tana de kr rokne wale taqatwar nahi hote.”There was a great deal of emphasis on bewafai in this episode and I especially liked the way Siraj uncle explained how sometimes being “friends” was a convenient option for men who didn’t want to make a commitment but also wanted a woman to be a part of their lives. The viewers also saw a different side of Lubna’s character in this episode which was quite likeable. Although Dariya’s character was special in its own way but Lubna too seems like someone who has a lot in common with Faris and she is also someone who has learned to be strong. Both Faris and Lubna know what it feels like to love someone who does not give you their hundred percent and they also know how it feels like to be cheated. Just like every other episode of Tau Dil Ka Kya Hua this one too was directed brilliantly. Hajra Yamin played her role really well especially tonight even though there were so many dialogues which were rather tricky but she nailed every single one of them. The manner in which Lubna asked Faris if she could be his friend was also refreshing and cute. The pause after her request was also timed perfectly.
All of a sudden Saif is more interested in Lubna than he ever was before perhaps because he knows that she is no longer dying to be with him. Saif’s friend’s dialogues about Karma and how ultimately everyone pays for cheating on someone who loved them truly were few of the best dialogues in this episode. Zoya’s reaction was surprising and it showed that she did feel attracted towards Faris if nothing else. Tipu’s character has taken an interesting turn, his expressions when the court marriage was taking place and later on clearly indicated that he had a bigger plan in his mind. He wasn’t doing this only to make Zoya jealous and to make sure that Faris and Maya get back together, I am waiting to find out what exactly he is planning. Maya’s character is completely different from all the other female characters in the play. She isn’t strong or assertive and she keeps on making wrong decisions. Why has she assumed that Faris will accept her when she goes back to him? A lot of what Maya does is a reaction of what is happening around her or she lets other people talk her into taking the most extreme steps. Imran Ashraf played his role exceptionally well in tonight’s episode. Tipu is the perfect meesna!
This episode had so many meaningful and powerful scenes to its credit. Lubna, Saif and Faris’ scene, Siraj Uncle’s emotional conversation with Lubna and whatever Saif’s friend said to him were few such conversations which were brilliantly written. I also really liked how Faris explained why he didn’t stop Maya. There were a lot of dialogues in tonight’s episode which also pointed out the double standards in our society when it came to men and women’s priorities and actions while they are in a relationship with someone. I truly appreciate the fact that the writer has written about those aspects of relationships which are usually brushed under the carpet in our dramas because they are considered too bold or unusual therefore they don’t always click with the masses. We need a drama like Tau Dil Ka Kya Hua every now and then which does not sugarcoat anything. Rehan Sheikh and Sami Khan’s scenes together are always a treat to watch. Both these actors are phenomenal performers and they share an amazing on-screen chemistry. We still don’t know much about Siraj Uncle’s background or even his relationship with Faris.
The director Shahid Shafat has directed every single episode of this drama flawlessly. The locations, camera angles and the background score give Tau Dil Ka Kya Hua a different and more appealing feel.
How many of you watched this episode? Don’t forget to share your favorite dialogues from tonight’s episode in the comments section.
Halloween is trending among Pakistani celebrities this year. Many parties were held to celebrate it with the latest addition bein Hassan Rizvi’s party. Celebrities showed up in different outfits with some dressed as famous characters while others opted for police and prisoner costumes, some also showed up in costumes hard to understand. Joker was the favourite in this event as more than one celeb opted for it. Here take a look at the pictures:
The celebrities definitely did better this time. What do you guys think?
Ali Zafar is one of those celebrities who came to spotlight with only one talent but evolved many more in all the the years they have been in showbiz. From being ranked among the most handsome men in Asia, to speaking on all kinds of philanthropic and social issues, he has always expressed his concern and wishes for this world to be a better, kinder and easier place in which all types of people can co exist.
Two days back, he has written, recited and shared a short video on his social media kuch toh ghalat ho raha hai, where he is talking about all the painful issues in Pakistan and across the globe.
