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Aangan Episode 4 Review – Perfect!

Zahra Mirza
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Aangan Episode 4 Review – Perfect!

Ohkay so, this was yet another beautiful episode of Aangan which perfectly highlighted the family dynamics. What I love & enjoy the most while watching this drama is the effortlessness of the actors with which they have portrayed their characters, they all seem to be in their element because they have owned these characters. I must say, Faiza Iftikhar should take a bow for bringing this story to us which is based on reality. Throughout this episode, I heard so many dialogues & noticed quite a lot of moments which I could personally relate to & it made me think how keenly the writer must’ve observed the people & how effortlessly she brought these characters to life because I am sure just like me, everyone must be relating to one or more characters in this drama & that’s the beauty of Aangan!

I loved how the opening scene tonight showed what Zoya was capable of & what her caliber was. Just a single line from her story showcased what a hopeless romantic she is & what kind of relationship she herself dreams of. Who would’ve thought that in the middle of this chaotic family life & routine, Zoya could channel out her inner feelings in such a way which requires so much of concentration as well as some silence in the surroundings.

This episode focused more on Asim & Laila’s track. Laila is not only educated but she was a career oriented woman but just because she loved Asim, she sacrificed her career to please his family. The way life panned out for Asim & Laila is a different kind of ‘normal’ that is why Asim understood that in order to keep herself busy, Laila needs to do something because he is well aware of the frustrations that are harboring in her mind. Asim & Laila’s relationship is beautiful & is showcases that one doesn’t only need a baby to have a strong relationship because Zahid & Rubina are a perfect example that children do not always bring husband & wife closer, it is mutual respect, love & understanding which Asim & Laila have for each other.

I loved the breakfast scene where everyone had an opinion about Laila. Asim’s decision of seeking permission from Abba Jee was nice, but the way everyone interrupted him went to show that no one in the family, especially the ladies can relate to Laila as she comes from a different background than all of them & has different aspirations. Be it Zaitoon, or Hajra or even Rubina, they all share a same mind-set that a woman is made to take care of the family that is why none of them actually understood why Laila wanted to do something through which she could make some money. The best part about that whole situation was Sajjad’s enthusiasm at the news of Laila’s home-business, it’s like he immediately felt some sort of relief. At least it was good that there was someone who was being supportive of Asim & Laila!

Now came the heavy part, where Rubina lost her consciousness & fainted & the hell broke loose. It was heart rending seeing Laila so scared & guilty as if she wronged everyone & she was the reason why Rubina was in this condition. Since Laila herself hasn’t been able to become a mother yet, she felt even more burdened as she could see it in everyone’s eyes that they were not only blaming her but questioning her intentions too. The way that entire scenario got a closure was the fact that Asim paid the hospital bills & then everyone got silenced. One thing that actually got highligted once again was that just because no one can relate to Laila, they can’t understand her thought process & since they can’t match her wavelength, they find it easy to just misunderstand her & that is why no one actually for a moment thought what Laila must be going through & how hard this must be on her as well? It is like Laila is the easy target in this house but good to see that Hajra at least feels for her & calls spade a spade.

The realistic bits that I noticed in this episode were Sajjad’s comment about Hajra’s best friend. It is so common that husbands usually have complains about their wives’ best friends. Another one was that even though Zaitoon knows that Hajra is the perfect daughter in law, but just because she comes from Miyan Jee’s family, Zaitoon had a problem that Hajra was her husband’s favorite & she also had to defend Rubina again & again despite knowing that she was usually wrong. As usual, Zaitoon chose to overlook Zahid’s fault but put the entire blame on Laila & this is what Anila did too because she has another grudge against her but then fortunately Miyan Jee was wise enough to remind Zaitoon that she was being biased. I loved the one liners that came from Hajra everytime Anila was presented as an innocent sister in law. Also, another realistic bit was Laila’s suffocation in the antenatal clinic, those who have been or are in this situation will be able to relate to it so much. This is the beauty of Aangan that is caters to everyone & has so much to offer to all those who tune to it because it must be striking a chord with everyone!

Hajra’s stance was clear that she is not going to allow her son to get married before Shaina & that is why, though she sounded stern, she was right in telling him to become independent & do something for himself before even thinking about marriage. I am sure Shaina sent Zoya’s story to the publication house because that’s what her expressions suggested. Anila made sure to malign Rubina’s heart against Laila because that way she feels good to know that Laila is going to get a hard time. I really hope Rubina doesn’t listen to Anila but her expressions suggested that even she was seeing Laila as a culprit.

Overall, this was another perfect episode of Aangan. I love love love the way the situations are being unfolded & how the story is progressing. Looks like we are going to have a new entry of a guy named Aqdas, I think he will be the one Zoya will get married to. Everyone’s acting was brilliant & the entire hour went by so quickly. Already looking forward to the next episode. Please share your thoughts about this episode of Aangan!

Keep Supporting,
Cheers,
Zahra Mirza.

Shayad Epiosde 5 Review – Unexpected Developments

Fatima Awan
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Shayad Epiosde 5 Review – Unexpected Developments

The turn of events in tonight’s episode, the side of Saad’s character which was revealed and the misunderstanding which lead to dada giving his approval was interesting but many of the scenes tonight weren’t as powerful as one would have expected them to be. The story has taken a somewhat unpredictable turn and Saad continues to be the one who is suffering the most, although he tried his best to make everyone understand that he wanted to marry Hani but in the end he was the one who was responsible for getting the final approval from dada. Saad’s actions made perfect sense and showed another side of his character which made his character more human. Saad is young and at this moment quite desperate as well therefore when his friend gave him the advice that instead of giving up he should try to fight this battle, he decided to do just that. Since Saad was so sure that Hani loved him therefore the discovery that she is in love with someone she just met came as a rude shock therefore Saad’s latest moves can be termed as impulsive and desperate. I have to say that Uzair Jaswal’s acting tonight however wasn’t as impressive as it was in the previous episodes. There were a few meaningful dialogues in this episode which fit in so well with the current situation yet they didn’t have the same impact because of the way they were delivered and also because the background score didn’t contribute to these scenes in any way.

Shayad Epiosde 5 Review - Unexpected Developments

After this episode, it was difficult to relate to the fact that Hani had no clue that Saad was in love with her mainly because of Saad’s reaction when he found out why Hani had asked for the bangles. Also, the way Saad looked at Hani today and some of the dialogues clearly suggested that he felt something more than just friendship. Saad made his feelings for Hani a little too obvious in this episode yet Hani thought that he was terribly upset because she didn’t tell him about Salar earlier. Also, Salar’s character is turning out to be a little too negative, it has nothing going for it at all therefore one can’t help but wonder why did Hani fall for him and she never questions his strange behaviour. In tonight’s episode when he told Hani that he had no relatives and then went on to say that he had a mother, I was expecting Hani to think about everything he had said or at least question him but it went completely unnoticed. Salar’s character lacks charm and is actually scary therefore it is difficult to relate to Hani’s feelings for him unless the man of Hani’s dreams was a sadist with absolutely no feelings. There was a great deal of focus on Hani’s character in tonight’s episode therefore Sadia Khan’s average performance stood out like a sore thumb. Her dialogue delivery and expressions are misleading and unimpressive.

Saad’s reaction and his desperation was shown convincingly in this episode. So far, Saad is the only reason why I tune into this show every week, he keeps your interest in this drama in general and his track in particular alive. His scene with dada and watching Irfan Khoosat play this role was the highlight of this episode since it turned everything around. Overall however, this episode could have been so much better if some of the actors performed more convincingly and Saad and Hani’s scenes in particular were executed more effectively. This episode also didn’t have the kind of flow which the previous episodes had.

The preview of the next episode showed Saad meeting Salar and later on deciding that he was not going to give up just yet! Looking forward to finding out how far Saad will go to have Hani in his life and will Hani find out that Saad loves her any time soon? I sure do hope so.

Aadat From Arth-The Destination Is Here!

Pakeeza Dar
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Aadat From Arth-The Destination Is Here!

Arth is releasing this month and the makers are revealing the songs one by one. First, it was Sawar De Khudaya sung by Rahat Fateh Ali Khan. And now it is Aadat. Aadat features Humaima Malick in a bold avatar. Humaima is playing the role of a superstar in the movie and this song seems like is just to show her stardom maybe? Aadat is not very melodious like Sawar De Khudaya was. Here take a look at the song:

Do you like the song or not? Has Arth’s music impressed you yet? Share your opinions in the comments section below!

Parchi’s Trailer Is Out!

Pakeeza Dar
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Parchi’s Trailer Is Out!

Parchi is an upcoming Pakistani movie starring Ali Rehman Khan, Hareem Farooq, Ahmed Ali Akbar, Usman Mukhtar and Shafqat Cheema. The film is directed by Azfar Jafri.Parchi is a comedy which shows the vice of extortion in a light-hearted manner. Hareem is seen in a very different avatar in the film. Osman Khalid Butt has also contributed to Parchi in the form of a choreographer. Here is the trailer:

What do you think about Parchi’s trailer? Share in comments!

Celebrity Weddings Of 2017

Mehwish Mansoor
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Celebrity Weddings Of 2017

The ringing of wedding bells is always an occasion to celebrate. There can be various outcomes of a marriage but while it’s being celebrated, things are always bright and the outlook very rosy. Here are some of the actors and actresses who tied the knot this year and gave us some beautifully adorned pictures to enjoy. These gorgeous stars have celebrated their happy days with friends and family and their photos, bridal looks and couple matching have been talked about for weeks afterwards as their bridal pictures circulated among all and sundry.

Arij Fatyma 

After a very brief marriage with Faraz Khan in 2014, Arij Fatyma tied the knot this year with her childhood best friend. The wedding was a huge affair with festivities lasting for days include mayoon, mehndi, barat, walima and some other ones at home to celebrate her newly found happily ever after.

Celebrity Weddings Of 2017

Zaid Ali

Zaid Ali has earned quite a fame for himself by the original idea of making funny videos about the desi lifestyle that Pakistanis carry with them when they settle abroad and how it effects their parenting skills and their next generation. The talented young man got married to a girl named Yumna, with whom he fell in love with when she starred in one of his YouTube videos. Zaid was super excited about his wedding and shared the countdown as well as all the functions with his fans.

Celebrity Weddings Of 2017

 

Noman Habib

Noman Habib has done some very good roles in dramas like Choti Si Zindagi and Dramaybazian. He also had a part in Humayun Saeed’s “main hoon Shahid Afridi”. In 2016, he got engaged to a girl Asma and the two got married with all the glam in 2017. The bride and groom both looked gorgeous on their big day.

Celebrity Weddings Of 2017

Azfar Rehman

Azfar Rehman has been dazzling audience for many years with his good looks and talent. He is one of the few evergreen models of Pakistani showbiz. He is also an amazing actor and has played roles in “Noor Pur Ki Rani”, “Muhabbat Rooth Jaye Toh” and “Chand Pay Dastak” among many others. In late January of this year, the handsome man tied knot with the very beautiful Fiya Sheikh and the two looked like a match made in heaven on all their wedding events. The ceremony was attended by huge numbers of media personalities.

Celebrity Weddings Of 2017

Sidra Batool 

Sidra Batool is a petite model and actress who has done roles in “Yeh Zindagi Hai”, “Ishq Humari Gallion Main” and “Bin Roye”. She got married this year and was looking beautiful in all of her functions, attended by a number of her showbiz friends.

Celebrity Weddings Of 2017

Yasra Rizvi

The very talented Yasra Rizvi has given some powerful performance in plays like “Mann Kay Moti” , “Mi Raqsam”, “Diary” and “Virasat”. This year she married Abdul Hadi, who is also a showbiz professional himself in a very minimalist ceremony attended mainly by close friends and family. Yasra’s husband is many years her junior and for this reason, she faced criticism on a number of platforms but ultimately the fuss quietened down as the couple are very supportive of each other.

Celebrity Weddings Of 2017

 

These were among the popular stars who have embarked on a brand new journey of their lives which is almost always scattered with ups and downs all along the way. May they always stand by eachother like they did this year on their big days.

 

Saheefa’s Point Of View On Marriage!

Pakeeza Dar
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Saheefa’s Point Of View On Marriage!

Saheefa Jabbar Khattak is a rising talent in Pakistani modelling industry. She made headlines earlier this year when she got a lot of backlash on chopping down her long locks. People picked on her and she responded to every question in her own way. Saheefa has just tied the knots and she shared a post on her Facebook about her views on marriage.

Saheefa's Point Of View On Marriage!

Here is what Saheefa thinks about the partnership in marriage and empowered women:

Saheefa's Point Of View On Marriage!

Saheefa's Point Of View On Marriage!

What are your thoughts on Saheefa’s take on women in kitchen and specific bride behaviour people are asking her of? Share in comments below!

 

O Rangreza Episode 19 Review – Torturous Tola!

Zahra Mirza
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O Rangreza Episode 19 Review – Torturous Tola!

Ohkay so, without sugar coating I will honestly say that this episode of O Rangreza was torturous, because torturous Tipu was getting too much of coverage & the rest of the characters were leaving no stone unturned in behaving like lunatics!

I seriously am not understanding the purpose of this drama anymore, yes, we get it, the writer has surely succeeded in highlighting the double standards that men have but then what is Sassi achieving by challenging those men in her life? The writer did show that Sassi believes in no boundaries, she has no limits but then she is also coming across as wrong, so isn’t it a contradiction? I have no issues with the fact that Sassi is chasing her dreams but the way she is hurting those who love her & the way she belittles everyone make her look absolutely conceited & wrong to the point that I find her annoying now!

Seriously, this Sonia Khayyam track is ridiculously boring. If Khayyam loves her then he should just get married to her in stead of doing these ‘atkeliyaan’ which are better suited for couples in their teens – those guys who for the first time experience the emotion of love. It is hard to believe that people like Khayyam, the thakka hua burha poet & Sonia who loves attention of men, are finding it hard to come to a decision of what they should do. They both are mature people so what’s the issue? It is absolutely boring & monotonous how Khayyam keeps on blaming Mumtaz for all of his shortcomings & then comes back, praises her a bit more & then puts another demand in front of her. Literally, a man probably touching his 50’s is ready to forsake his home for his lady love is absolutely ridiculous. Khayyam grabbing Wajih’s collar doesn’t prove anything because in stead of taking care of his spoilt daughter, he is too busy planning his 2nd marriage!

I hope Hamza Firdous is also watching this drama to see how annoying he looks. Yes, usually if viewers hate a character, it showcases the success of an actor that due to their perfect acting they made it possible but that’s not the case here because I won’t talk about people, but I hate (yes, I am using such a strong word) Tipu/Hamza’s character & acting for the fact that it is so bizarre, annoying & weird. I really don’t understand who in their right state of mind thought making Tipu all sissy & feminine was a good idea? Because I was in a laughing fit when I heard Tipu call himself a ‘mard’? I don’t understand what difference it would’ve made if they had given Tipu similar characteristics & personality like Khayyam, implying that he is his son & that he takes it all after his father because at least then people might have taken his character seriously & found him tolerable? Matlab itnay manly admi ka beta itna sissy? LOL!

The entire scenario of Meena turning into Tipu’s captive & then hiding in Sassi’s room was so bizarre. Seriously, is this a girl who comes from London or someone who has never stepped a foot outside her home? Sonia’s tattoos & that out-there personality showcases that she is someone who doesn’t shy away from expressing herself, so to see her as a subdued damsel in distress that too because of a sissy sa Tipu is so unconvincing. I know the writer has tried to break the stereotypes but koi tuk bhi to banay?

Oh, apart from being Sassi’s bodyguard, Qasim did something new, which was to say again & again ‘app nahi ja saktin’, matlab seriously bhai app ho kaun? Qasim slapping Sassi was so weird, matlab Sassi thappar khanay hi bethi hai? First Khayyam then Tipu & now Qasim? Oh I guess Wajih is left now, lol! Qasim slapped her & then burnt his hand, awwwwwww gugu!!!

For the first time, it was good to see Mumtaz fighting for her rights & standing up for herself where she not only put her stance in front of Khayyam but also Sonia, but again, is it going to reap her any rewards? I am not sure as the precap suggested that Khayyam is going to torture her further. I mean is pagal family mai har koi aik dusre ko aur viewers ko torture hi kar raha hai, lol! Anyways, please share your thoughts about this episode of O Rangreza!

Keep Supporting,
Cheers,
Zahra Mirza.

Yaar e Bewafa Episode 22 Review – Plot Twist!

Zahra Mirza
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Yaar e Bewafa Episode 22 Review – Plot Twist!

Ohkay so, there was a major plot twist in this episode but I am not too sure if that was the right way to go about it especially when it comes to Zaid. I am sure this scenario was added to have a couple of episodes more but then again, since it is going to end on a happy note, I don’t mind plus Fizza’s track needed a proper closure too, so realistically, they did well!

So, Fizza came back all apologetic & regretful that she didn’t stand by Zaid’s side when he needed her the most. Fizza got a taste of her dreams & she realized that it was nothing in comparison to what she compromised upon, which was a relationship with a loving husband. The thing that shocked me the most was when Zaid told her that she could stay in his home? Obviously the writer didn’t have any other option but I felt what Zaid did was so unlike him because it was like despite knowing that it was Amna’s home now, he was giving Fizza an open invitation to live there for as long as she wanted.

Also, Amna was always a very selfless sort of a person but now what she is doing is again something hard to digest, like why is she ready to forsake everything for Fizza knowing that Zaid is so over that her & the relationship that they shared. I am not sure why did Amna think not telling Fizza straight away about her & Zaid’s marriage was the right thing to do? Zaid I believe, in stead of behaving like a spectator should have taken matters in his hands & told Fizza that he got married to Amna because staying quiet about it is not the best way to go about it. Zaid is already over Fizza to be mindful of her heartbreak, so he should’ve told her everything but again, since things happen after taking their sweet time in this drama, I am sure Fizza will find out the truth probably after a few episodes.

Anyhow, it was a decent episode. The entire story of this drama has been really good & the execution makes it even better. I must say Sarah Khan looked adorable in this episode as well. Please share your thoughts about this episode of Yaar e Bewafa.

Keep Supporting,
Cheers,
Zahra Mirza.

Remembering Junaid Jamshed !!!

Mehwish Mansoor
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Remembering Junaid Jamshed !!!

Today marks the start of December which signifies that in six days, it will be exactly one year since Pakistan lost one of its most famous celebrities. The man who could not fit into either world in the literal sense and yet he had fans and followers from all genres, who remained an example for some and an enigma for some right till the day he died.

It is not easy to start from where he rose to fame but it was certainly a high impact loud one. A very young, very good looking man who had just finished his engineering degree and briefly worked as a contractor found some like minded friends who wanted to explore the world of creative music and hence Vital Signs took its form and shape in 1986. In the conservative era of that time, the band symbolized modernism, festivity and a celebration of love with Junaid Jamshed in the centre as its lead vocalist. He had the looks, the charm and the voice. The band could not go wrong with such a man in the forefront. He generated immense fan following, especially females and extreme admiration in the times when such ventures were still vaguely thought of as the hobbies of rich spoilt brats, which in reality he was not. Coming from a very humble middle class background, this son of an Airforce Officer became an international name, a demigod of sorts as the nineties approached.

Remembering Junaid Jamshed !!!

After all this, he began looking for something deeper and more meaningful from his apparently idealistic lifestyle. Maybe it was because he had achieved in the span of a few years what takes several generations to gather, so that quest seemed pointless or it was just because he was the chosen one and it was his destiny, the pop star started shying away from fame and public appearances, even breaking contracts with high profile companies despite having no other source of income at that time. He became a phenomenon in himself, inspiring awe and intrigue and speculation about his transformation. There were interviews an arguments and suspicions about his intentions as he was calling wrong what he had been doing himself. However, they did not deter him and like all big controversies, this one also died and people lost interest in the reasons a cool rockstar became a bearded shalwar kameez clad televangelist.

Remembering Junaid Jamshed !!!

Fame, as they say, sometimes has a way of following those who are least interested in it, so it chased Junaid Jamshed from a whole new perspective. He emerged as a very promising fashion designer and businessman who introduced premium design and fabrics in a brand after his own name along with being a fixature on national television with his ground breaking first album of naats and nasheeds. His voice had never failed him once in his entire life. Whatever he used it for, it delivered with the same mesmerizing factor that had been Junaid Jamshed’s claim to fame from day one.

Remembering Junaid Jamshed !!!

What folliwed were a series of albums, talk shows, religious programs, international forums and media appearances that increased his popularity among the masses home and abroad. Then a series of anti climatic episodes  threw him in the midst of controversies and he fled the country, afraid for his and his family’s safety. After it died, he returned to Karachi and that was when Ramzan transmissions were taking full hold and that brought him right back into limelight. Much used to the fame by now and all that entails, Junaid Jamshed used his star power to call people to Islam both on screen and off it and uncountable number of people got impressed and influenced by him. On the other hand, there was an enormous amount of criticism from those differing in viewpoints from him.

Remembering Junaid Jamshed !!!

The last years were mostly stable as he ventured into food business with his sons and kept up his media appearances. However, as always it was not enough for him and he had to go to far off places in person and stay in the most rural of areas to call people to the religion to satisfy his internal relentless need for gaining rewards for the hereafter. One such place was Chitral where he went in the midst of chilling December last year and preached in mosques and schools but he could never get back home from there. In a fatal plane crash on his return flight, he lost his life among all others on board and that marked the end of a life well spent, well lived and well known.

Nearing his first anniversary of death, this cliched statement rings very true that he will never be forgotten. It is not easy to forget a man whose fame spanned so many fields and touched so many lives. Not really a celebrity and not really a maulvi, he cannot be described unidimeinsionally. Not a businessman per se but one of the largest brand names in the country, his success story has many facets. In knowing what we do about his life and death, you cannot help being  awed by Junaid Jamshed, who was larger than life and had an uncanny ability to attract the worldly assets of beauty, wealth, name, fame, status, and everything else that symbolizes success here. Ironically, he was on another pursuit altogether. May his heart finally find the peace and reward in death that it sought so restlessly in this temporary fleeting span of a human lifetime.

Films in December 2017

Rashid Nazir Ali
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Films in December 2017

December is the last month of the year 2017. With respect to the Urdu cinema, four films are releasing in this month which is a very healthy figure as only one major film Verna has been released after Eidul Azha (1st September 2017).

This month has one holiday of Quaid Day/Christmas on 25th December and normally film makers target the Christmas weekend. Apart from Christmas the Public Holiday of 12 Rabiul Awwal also falls on 1st December,so this month has two public holidays and two long weekends.

Three out of the four films releasing in this month are coming in the last week of the month where two are releasing on the Christmas weekend and one on the new year’s eve weekend.

Ishq Wala Love (عشق والا لو)
Ishq Wala Love (عشق والا لو) is medium budgeted film produced in Lahore and directed by Imran Adeeb. Imran Adeeb is the son of Nasir Adeeb the ever famous writer of our film industry. Nasir Adeeb attained fame after writing the Punjabi film, Maula Jatt in 1979 which proved a smashing hit. After Maula Jutt, Nasir Adeeb wrote hundreds of Punjabi films on the maula jutt theme till the death of Sultan Rahi (hero of Maula Jutt) in 1996.

Nasir Adeeb also directed around five Urdu/Punjabi films in late 1990s which received mixed response. Nasir Adeeb is also making a comeback as the film writer from IWL after a gap of few years.

IWL is a triangular love story featuring Hanan Sameed, Ali Tabish and Mahi Khan in the leading roles. Hanan Sameed has earlier worked in few low budgeted Punjabi and Urdu films only released in Punjab without much recognition. He later moved to Karachi and is actively working in dramas these days. IWL is his first prominent Urdu film.

Ali Tabish is also making a comeback to Urdu cinema. His debut film Pyar Hi Pyar Mein (PHPM) was released in 2003 which was not successful. PHPM was directed by Faheem Burney and introduced Ali Tabish with a filmi name Ashal. His second and last major Urdu film was Pehla Pehla Pyar (PPP) in 2007 which was also not successful. PPP was directed by Mubasher Lucman who later became a famous anchor person of our country. The heroine Mahi Khan is a new face on the big screen and seems more fit for Punjabi cinema than Urdu.

The major highlight of the film is its music which is melodious and has the traditional filmi music feel.

The release date of the film was announced in a press conference at Lahore Press Club in the mid of July 2017 which to date has been the only promotional activity of this film. The film was due to release on 11th August 2017 but then delayed and now releasing on 8th December 2017. Like the rest of the films produced by Lahore based film makers (Syed Noor, Sangeeta, Nadeem cheema), there has been no major promotion activity for the film.

Film: Ishq Wala Love (عشق والا لو)
Release Date: 8 December 2017
Genre: Romantic
Cast: Hanan Sameed, Mahi Khan, Ali Tabish, Raheela Agha and Anwar Ali
Written by: Nasir Adeeb
Directed by: Imran Adeeb
Produced by: Nasir Abbas
Music: Sanvel Khan
Production House: AAA Entertainment Company

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zK9JIcwkBig

Rangreza (رنگریزا)
Rangreza is a film announced in August 2016. Initially Sana Javed was in the lead role, but she later left the film and replaced by Urwa Hocane. The male leads of the film are Bilal Ashraf and Gohar Rasheed. The film is releasing on the Christmas weekend.

Rangreza is film based on musicians where Gohar Rasheed is playing the role of a member of Qawwal family. Bilal Ashraf is appearing as a popstar in the film. Ghana Ali and Aleezay Gabool are also in the cast thus making their big screen debut. The production team of the film is new being the first film of Amir Mohiuddin (Director), Yasir Mohiuddin (Producer) and Usman Malkani (Producer).

Senior artists Akbar Subhani, Seemi Pasha, Tanveer Jamal are also part of this film.

The striking highlight of Rangreza is its diverse music composed by Akhtar Qayyum. Acclaimed name of our music scene Abida Parveen, Asrar Shah, Fareed Ayaz, Abu Mohammad , Qurram Hussain have provided vocals for this film. Every song of this film is different and worth listening. The film also features a dance number Kallu ke londa ho gaya performed by Gohar Rasheed with 200 eunuchs (khawaja sara).

The production team has professionally and actively promoted the film from past six month or so. The first teaser of the film was launched in June 2017 before which a song Phool Khil Jayen was also released. The consequent songs released one by one every month since then. Since mid November, the star cast of the film is visiting different cities for film promotions.

Rangreza is also releasing outside Pakistan where its distribution rights are acquired by B4U Motion Pictures. B4U previously has also distributed films Janaan (2016) and Bin Roye (2015) where both proved super hit in UK.

Film: Rangreza (رنگریزا)
Release Date: 21 December 2017
Genre: Musical,Romantic
Cast: Bilal Ashrf, Urwa Hocane, Gohar Rasheed, Seemi Pasha, Akbar Subhani, Tanveer Jamal, Aleeze Gabool, Ghana Ali, Saleem Mairaj
Written by & Screenplay: Akhtar Qayyum
Directed by: Amir Mohiuddin
Produced by: Yasir Mohiuddin, Usman Malkani
Music: Akhtar Qayyum
Production House:
Distributor: ARY Films
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RangrezaTheFilm/
Website: http://www.rangrezathefilm.com/

Arth (ارتھ) The Destination

Arth The Destination is a remake of the Bollywood film Arth of 1980s directed by Mahesh Bhatt. The official page of the film describes it as inspired from the Bollywood Arth. Shaan Shahid the director is also playing the lead role alongwith Humaima Malick, Uzma Hassan and Mohib Miza. Arth was announced in 2014 and it took three and a half year for Shaan to complete this master piece. In 2014 the initial cast of the film includes Humayun Saeed, later replaced by Mohib Mirza. After three years of completion the film is now releasing on the Christmas weekend.

The teasers of Arth were released in July 2017. The film is shot in UK and Pakistan. Shaan Shahid is returning to film direction from Arth2, where his last film Zille Shah (as director) was released a decade ago. Shaan Shahid has also wrote the script of the film. Uzma Hassan known for her power pack performances in the television dramas, is making her big screen debut.

Shaan Shahid is a brand name and the biggest star of Pakistan cinema of current era. He is one of the very few film person of the old (defunct)cinema of 1990s, who successfully transitioned into the new age Pakistani cinema (Other such name is Shafqat Cheema).

Shaan Shahid is playing the role of a singer in this film. Mohib Mirza and Humaima Malick are also playing important roles in the film. After Bol (2011) and Dekh Magar Pyar Se (2015) it is the third Urdu film of Humaima Malick. Mohib Mirza last appeared in Teri Meri Love Story (September 2016).

Musician Emu, who was part of the Fuzon Band is also playing a role in this film, his first appearance on the big screen.

Music is another major plus of the Arth The Destination. Its one song Sanwar De in the voice of Rahat Fateh Ali Khan released last month and is gaining immense popularity. The promotion of this film has been a weak area, as it is not actively promoted by Shaan Shahid.

Unlike Rangreza which has partnered with the ARY Network for promotion, Arth The Destination has no official media partner. So far the promotion is limited to social media only, but the star cast of the film has announced visits to shopping malls, restaurants and education institutions from 2nd December 2017.

Film: Arth (ارتھ) The Destination
Release Date: 21 December 2017
Genre: Musical,Romantic, Drama
Cast: Shaan Shahid, Mohib Mirza, Humaima Malick, Uzma Hassan, Emu, Nadia Ramzan,
Written by & Screenplay: Shaan Shahid
Directed by: Shaan Shahid
Produced by: Hammad Chaudhary, Faraz Chaudhary, Shaan Shahid
Music: Sahir Ali Bagga
Production House: HKC Entertainment, 5th Element
Distributor: DC (Distribution Club)
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ArthTheDestination

Chuppan Chupai (چھپن چھپائی)

Chuppan Chupai is a film announced two years ago. It is a comedy film starring Ahsan Khan and Naeelum Munir. Ahsan Khan is returning to big screen after a gap of few years, while Neelum Muneer is starting her big screen career.

Ahsan Khan has been a popular name on television for past many years, so it will be interesting to see translating to this success on the big screen. Ahsan Khan last appeared in Urdu film Sultanat (2015) in a brief role. Punjabi Film, Ishq Khuda (2013) was his last film in the leading role.

Neelum Munir is also a popular name of television dramas. Comedy genre (with a pinch of romance) or RomCom films have emerged as the most popular film category in the recent times.

Other prominent names in the cast are Adnan Jaffer, Sakina Sammo, Faizan Khawaja, Rehan Sheikh and Talat Hussain. The trailer of the film was released last week and received positive response on the social media. It is a light entertaining film. In the recent history comedy has emerged as the most popular genre for the local films, so Chuppan Chupai will appeal to audience of the comedy films.

Chuppan Chupai is written and directed by Mohsin Ali who has directed many famous television dramas. Mohsin has earlier also written Wrong No (2015), but Chuppan Chupai is his first direction assignment in films.

Film: Chuppan Chupai (چھپن چھپائی)
Release Date: 29 December 2017
Genre: Comedy Thriller
Cast: Ahsan Khan, Neelam Muneer, Wajdaan Shah, Adnan Jaffar, Sakina Samo, Talat Hussain, Rehan Sheikh, Faizan Khawaja, Saife Hassan
Written by & Screenplay: Mohsin Ali & Zeeshan Haider
Directed by: Mohsin Ali
Produced by: Ray Khan & Zayed Sheikh
Music: Adnan Dhool
Production House: Huzu Entertainment
Distributor: Hum Films
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChupanChupaiTheFilm/

So it concludes the list of the films releasing in the month of December. Three out of these four films are big budgeted films namely Rangreza, Arth The Destination and Chuppan Chupai. Rangreza and Arth The Destination releasing on the same weekend also have slight similarity as the main protagonist in both the films is a musician (pop star). But story wise both films are far apart from each other as it is evident from the trailers.

The last film of the year Chuppan Chupai seems a fun ride providing a happy adieu to the year 2017. All these three films have many positives and will definitely provide a solid last 10 days of entertainment to audience.

Thanks for reading and your time. Do comment about the December releases.

Keep supporting local cinema.

Teri Raza Episode 22 Review – What Was Sanam Baloch Thinking?

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Teri Raza Episode 22 Review – What Was Sanam Baloch Thinking?

Ohkay so, I am not sure what’s worse, the direction or the editing, or both? Seriously nothing in this episode was making sense because not even a single scene was in continuity with the preceding one & it was making Suhana look even worse than she is! Anyways, when the story on the whole doesn’t make sense then what’s the point!

To be honest the intial scene where Talat & Zafar were acting like newly weds was the most awkward scene I have seen till date. It literally made me say ‘paglon ka tola’, & as if that wasn’t enough that Talat had to wear a purple lipstick as if she had snake venom for brekkie that day, like seriously what was the whole point of that scene & then Rameez had the audacity to show up? LOL! Kal tak to Talat & Zafar couldn’t stand the sight of Suhana & now they were dancing to her tunes & were dressing up for some fancy dress competition? Haha!

In one scene Suhana had no shame in planning her dream honeymoon with Rameez but in the very next scene she was actually burnt that Imtiyaz got engaged to Seema? Is she even for real? She goes like ‘ye dekho Imtiyaz ke kartoot’ so what does she think of her own kartoot where she was having an extra marital affair while still playing the hubby wifey game with Imtiyaz & even faking a pregnancy? I totally believe that anyone in their right state of mind would never be able to conceive a character like Suhana, so it speaks a lot about the writer’s mentality, also not sure what was Sanam Baloch thinking when she chose to play Suhana?

The fact that Suhana in stead of seeing her faults sees herself as a victim makes her character even more detestable than it might be. Rameez was always a loser who even accused her of being a gold-digger & now again, he thashed her character saying may be she wanted 2 men in her life & she was still alright with it, so much so that she decided to do baghawat for Rameez who doesn’t wear tameez ki kameez!!!

The whole scenario where Imtiyaz was walking aimlessly like a zombie didn’t make any sense, matlab Paa Mmtyaz kal tak to mangni kar ke theek the, aj kya hua? Please don’t tell me this is going to be another Halala story where the ultimate roti surat, ultimate nashukri Suhana will now realize that Imtiyaz was a better husband than Rameez, so she will go back to him because the precap of the next episode hinted on those lines. What a piece of crap I swear. Please share your thoughts!

Keep Supporting,
Cheers,
Zahra Mirza.

PS: I wish I could give it a 0 star!

Baaghi Episode 19 Review – Plot Holes Galore!

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Baaghi Episode 19 Review – Plot Holes Galore!

Every episode of Baaghi has some development which contradicts something else we have seen in an earlier episode and this one too had at least two such developments to its credit! This episode of Baaghi showed Shehryar’s growing attachment with Kanwal and it also covered Kanwal’s not so happy reunion with her family. Kanwal’s “khara/sachapan” was reinforced in tonight’s episode as well and for the first time it looked like the writer was showing that Kanwal decided to cross the “boundaries” she had set for herself not because of her majburis but because she believed this was the only way she was going to earn money and perhaps fame. The preview of the next episode however showed that she had not crossed any boundaries just yet and will only do so when her family is in dire need of money!!!! So basically someone gave her all that money only to give him company in Dubai!? That does not make any sense at all. In an attempt to show Kanwal as a woman of principle, the writer has shown scenarios which are just plain illogical.

Baaghi Episode 19 Review - Plot Holes Galore!

There are so many plot holes in the story that it is impossible for me to connect to or feel for the characters. These glaring flaws tend to get noticed even when you’re not giving this drama your undivided attention. While Kanwal showered everyone with gifts and proudly announced that she had spent all the money she had earned from her trip, I wondered why she wasn’t saving to get her child back through court? I clearly remember that the only reason why Kanwal set out to earn money by any means possible and begged to get a job she had vowed never to accept was because she wanted to earn enough money to fight a legal battle to win the custody of her son. That is how the writer justified Kanwal’s actions although her actions so far don’t even need any justification because she hasn’t done anything outrageous but even then the writer is constantly and desperately pleading her case! This is the most off-putting part of this drama – the lack of honest storytelling. Kanwal’s character, her actions and the justifications contradict each other over and over again and I still cannot understand her line of work! If she isn’t doing something which is either immoral or illegal how is she earning so much money? Are there really people out there who will pay a huge amount of money to girls for giving them company?

I have always maintained that Kanwal’s character and story could have been far more logical and appealing if she was shown as someone who wanted to get famous and rich because that is what would have made her happy! But because that is not a nice thing to want therefore the writer has done everything in her power to blame Fauzia’s circumstances for her current situation and whatever she is going to do in the future. This story does not even show that a talented person cannot make it big in showbiz without using shortcuts because Kanwal was never shown as a talented individual. Shehryar’s character hasn’t contributed much to the story and it is sad watching Osman Khalid Butt playing such roles over and over again. I hope we can one day see him playing a role which has more substance to it, he is constantly taking up roles in which his over-dependence on the women in his life make him a bechara. He is hardly seen on television anymore but even then lately he has made some awful choices.

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

Malala Yousafzai Supported By Actress Emily Blunt

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Malala Yousafzai Supported By Actress Emily Blunt

Malala Yousafzai has gained enormous support all over the world for her incentive about female education and enlightenment. An Oxford University student now, Malala has come a long way from that fateful day when she was shot enroute to school in a small village in Swat. In all the following years, she has been promoted and encouraged by a number of famous personality, the latest being the American film and stage actress Emily Blunt.

Malala Yousafzai Supported By Actress Emily Blunt

Emily also wrote a blog post about the her special interest in Malala’s cause, since she is a mother herself to two little girls. She wrote,

“When I heard about Malala’s plan to call donors on #GivingTuesday to thank them for their commitment to girls’ education, I knew I had to pick up the phone too.”

Adding further, “I am the mother of two young daughters and I know their inquisitive nature is shared by girls everywhere. Yet more than 130 million girls are out of school and not given the chance to foster that curiosity or chase their dreams.”

Giving her reason for become involved in Malala’s incentive, Emily said, “I want to live in a world where every girl has the same opportunity as my daughters. That’s why I give support to The Malala Fund. Malala, my daughters and millions of other young women around the world are our hope for a better future.”

That was so thoughtful of the beautiful actress and surely her thoughts are echoed by women especially mothers of daughters all around the world.

PTI’s New Member Goes Viral On Social Media

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PTI’s New Member Goes Viral On Social Media

PTI has been joined by Pakistani fashion designer Ayesha Varsi who is famous for her bridal couture, but also has a line for casuals and lawn. She has been welcomed by Imran Khan and other senior party members in Bani Gala and the photos of her meeting with the officials went viral on social media all over.

Here is the beautiful and talented new lady politician with her party members;

PTI’s New Member Goes Viral On Social Media

PTI’s New Member Goes Viral On Social Media PTI’s New Member Goes Viral On Social Media PTI’s New Member Goes Viral On Social Media PTI’s New Member Goes Viral On Social Media

 

Saeed Ajmal Bids Farewell To Cricket Career!

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Saeed Ajmal Bids Farewell To Cricket Career!

Saeed Ajmal is undoubtedly one of the best bowlers Pakistan has ever had. Despite getting a late start in his career, he made records and definitely a special place in the hearts of Pakistanis. He was known as spin-wizard for his smashing record and style. Sometime back, ICC claimed that his bowling action was illegal and he lost his place in the National squad. Saeed has now announced his retirement after Faisalabad’s loss in the National T20 Championship. He said during his last press conference as a player that PCB didn’t really stand with him in his case. But he is grateful for his career and will not be playing in any format for Pakistan. He will, however, be available for International leagues.

Saeed Ajmal Bids Farewell To Cricket Career!

He will be performing his duties as a coach now for Islamabad United but we will not see him playing for Pakistan again. A huge round of applause for such a fantastic player who made Pakistan win many crucial matches!

 

Hammad Farooqui’s Wedding Pictures!

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Hammad Farooqui’s Wedding Pictures!

We have seen the twins Hammad Farooqui and Faraz Farooqui o our television screens for a few years now. We have seen them having fun at morning shows and act in dramas. Hammad Farooqui is currently seen in the drama Gumrah on HUM TV. The actor has just tied the knot and here are some pictures from the ceremony:

Hammad Farooqui's Wedding Pictures!

Hammad Farooqui's Wedding Pictures!

Hammad Farooqui's Wedding Pictures!

Hammad Farooqui's Wedding Pictures!

Hammad Farooqui's Wedding Pictures!

Hammad Farooqui's Wedding Pictures!

Hammad Farooqui's Wedding Pictures!

Hammad Farooqui's Wedding Pictures!

Hammad Farooqui's Wedding Pictures!

Hammad Farooqui's Wedding Pictures!

Hammad Farooqui's Wedding Pictures!

Hammad Farooqui's Wedding Pictures!

Happy Birthday To A Shining Star

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Happy Birthday To A Shining Star

The heartthrob of this nation, recognised as fourth most handsome man in Asia, the highest paid actor in Pakistan and much appreciated Bollywood hero Fawad Afzal khan turned thirty six years old yesterday.

Happy Birthday To A Shining Star

This very attractive man is a mixture of paradoxes. He has a huge female fan following, all the while being happily married with two kids who never tried to attract attention. He is a computer engineer who started as a rockstar and ended up being a hugely successful actor.

Happy Birthday To A Shining Star

From Dastan to Humsafar to Zindagi Gulazar Hai, he gave some amazing and memorable performances before moving on to Bollywood and getting international fame through movies like Kapoor And Sons, Ae Dil Hai Mushkil and Khoobsurat. He also endorses a number of international brands, walks for world famous designers and owns a formal collection line with his wife called SILK by Fawad Khan.

We wish star the star a very happy birthday and all the more success in his personal and professional ventures.

‘Actors on Actors’ with Kumail Nanjiani and Gal Gadot

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‘Actors on Actors’ with Kumail Nanjiani and Gal Gadot

Pakistani-American actor Kumail Nanjiani and Wonder Woman Gal Gadot had some candid conversation in the recent episode of ‘Actors on Actors’ and here’s what it was all about.

'Actors on Actors' with Kumail Nanjiani and Gal Gadot

Nanjiani: So how did you end up playing Wonder Woman? How did that happen?

Gadot: It’s kind of one thing led to the other. I never planned on becoming an actor, and then I had this opportunity where this casting director flew to Israel; she was looking for a new Bond girl. I did the audition, didn’t get the part, but through this experience I was like, “This is so much more interesting than going to law school.”

Nanjiani: You were in law school?

Gadot: Yeah, I know. Thank goodness life interrupts and comes in the way. It was weird because I didn’t know they were auditioning me for Wonder Woman. I knew I was auditioning for this secret project.

'Actors on Actors' with Kumail Nanjiani and Gal Gadot

Nanjiani: And they were like, “And she has a magic lasso”?

Gadot: No, nothing. I read scenes from Pulp Fiction for the auditions. And then they told me they wanted me to fly into LA to do the camera test. I was like, ‘Great. I will. But what is it?’ And then Zack Snyder, our director, called me and said it was for Wonder Woman. But wait, I read that you didn’t want to be an actor either. What are you doing here?

'Actors on Actors' with Kumail Nanjiani and Gal Gadot

 

Nanjiani: I don’t know what happened. Huge mistake. My parents wanted me to be a doctor.

Gadot: They wanted me to be a lawyer. We have so much in common.

Nanjiani: We’re both immigrants. We play immigrants in our movies.

Gadot: We both get asked all the time, “How do I pronounce your name?”

Nanjiani: So I decided pretty early on the fact that I didn’t want to be a doctor because the stakes are so high. Like if we mess up, we get another take. With a doctor, the worst-case scenario is much worse, right? And I sort of fell in love with comedy. From the stand-up, it went into writing and then into acting. The first thing I acted in that I wrote for was a show called Michael and Michael Have Issues. I was like, ‘Oh, my God, this is going to be my life. This is going to be great’ — it lasted six episodes. Really, I’ve been in the right place at the right time over and over.

'Actors on Actors' with Kumail Nanjiani and Gal Gadot

Gadot: I can relate to being at the right place at the right time. I think that this movie, these type of movies, are overdue. They needed to make more a long time ago. The opportunity came and I was just ready, and I was there when it happened, and I got lucky.

Nanjiani: I feel very privileged to get to play, as a brown man, a kind of part that we haven’t really seen in American pop culture too much. I think the answer is that we have to show that there’s no one real image of brown people. We wanted to just tell our story, but it’s been interesting that you see a brown guy in a rom-com.

Here’s the complete video,

 

Again the mandatory reminder comments section is all yours.

‘JPNA 2’ Signs Supermodel Omer Shahzad

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‘JPNA 2’ Signs Supermodel Omer Shahzad

So the sequel to the highest grossing Pakistani movie to date is ready to make headlines again, previously ‘Jawani Phir Nahi Ani 2’ dropped Hamza Ali Abbasi and included Fahad Mustafa later the cast was joined by Mawra Hocane, Kubra Khan and now the film casting team has signed supermodel turned actor Omer Shahzad as well.

'JPNA 2' Signs Supermodel Omer Shahzad

Omer Shahzad made his acting debut with Jawad Bashir’s ‘Teri Meri Love Story’ though the part wasn’t very memorable but Omer is hopeful ‘Jawani Phir Nahi Ani 2’ will be a great learning experience.

'JPNA 2' Signs Supermodel Omer Shahzad

In a recent interview the actor had the following to say about JPNA 2,

“When Nadeem came to me with this part, he told me a little about it – but what really made me say yes was when he told me that I was perfect for this particular character,”

When talking about playing a lead role Omer said that obviously he wants a movie of his own but before that he wants to polish his skills more,

“The best part is that I get to learn so much. Of course, I do want to (work on a solo lead-film), but all four protagonists in this film are senior actors, so it’s going to be a very different experience altogether. The cast literally brings together my favourite actors together and that would definitely help me grow as an actor.”

'JPNA 2' Signs Supermodel Omer Shahzad

When asked what we should be expecting from the sequel Omer said,

“I think this part (of JPNA) is coming up with something very exciting and stirring, I must say it’s been a wonderful experience so far working with the entire crew, here in Turkey. It’s huge, it’s massive and I am truly honoured to be a part of such an amazing team,” 

 

You can always add to our stories but I’m guessing you already know that, comments section is all yours.

Teetoo And Tania Are Coming To Save The World

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Teetoo And Tania Are Coming To Save The World

After the success of Burka Avengers, it’s producer and director Haroon, from the Unicorn Black are bringing forth another animated movie aimed at kids but meant for all  ages; Teeto And Tania. Tania is a teenage girl on a mission to save the world against alien invasion with the help of her alien friend Teeto. Watch the trailer to get an idea about the venture;

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

Dar Si Jati Hei Sila Episode 4 Review – Highs and Lows!

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Dar Si Jati Hei Sila Episode 4 Review – Highs and Lows!

This was another episode of Dar Si Jati Hei Sila which showed the family dynamics in Noor Manzil in detail. There was a great deal of focus on Joi’s character just like the previous episodes. All of his scenes showed how cleverly he turned different situations in his favour. He exploited his sister because he knew she loved him and therefore would easily fall for the emotional blackmail. Joi also brainwashed Hathim and Sikandar because he understood the fact that they felt rejected by rest of the family members and were already disturbed. He constantly blackmailed and threatened Sadia because he knows Sikandar won’t think twice before divorcing her if he finds out she cheated on him and she will lose support of the family too. Joi is an evil person who is also really clever; this is a deadly combination which makes this character one of the most creepy and disturbing characters we have seen in recent times. Joi’s character is especially disturbing because he only shows his evil side to those people who he knows he can suppress and dominate. Otherwise, he has the image of a perfect harmless individual who has never even smoked a cigarette in his life!

The opening scene of this episode yet again showed the difference between Sila and Zaini’s character. While Sila had a difficult time having a normal conversation with her own father, Zaini demanded something from him confidently and got exactly what she wanted. Sikandar was shown belittling his wife and daughter every chance he got. His attitude said a great deal about the reason for Sila and Sadia’s weak position in the house. It seemed like Sadia knew that Sikandar had a girlfriend or perhaps another wife abroad because she was really angry when someone sent Sikandar a message on his phone. Zaini’s dialogues on the breakfast table showed how the men in Noor Manzil got special treatment but Sikandar was constantly bullied by his bhabi who exercises much more power than her husband and all the men in the family combined together!

Dar Si Jati Hei Sila Episode 4 Review - Highs and Lows!

My favorite scene from tonight’s episode was the one in which Sadia tells Sila to marry Raheel because he was her ticket out of this house. Even though Sila knew Raheel did not love her, she tried to have a “normal” conversation with him – something which was a huge deal for her! Zaini’s entry however changed everything and served as a reality check. This was the first time that Sila spoke her mind but was forced into staying quiet yet again. Sila’s relationship with her brother was heart-warming and their conversations meaningful. Every time Sila tries to think for herself she is forced to follow orders therefore she no longer has an opinion about anything at all.

This episode ended on an interesting note and even though the pace of this drama is slow, so far it has been directed brilliantly and some of the actors especially are performing superbly. Nauman Ijaz is beyond amazing as Joi, Yumna Zaidi’s character is extremely challenging since she has hardly any dialogues but her portrayal is powerful, Saman Ansari continues to impress in another different role and Sakina Samo has nailed her character. The biggest weakness of this drama so far is that the viewers still don’t know a lot about Sila’s character and she doesn’t have enough dialogues. Even though it is easy to understand why she has such a weak personality but even then it would have been easier to relate to what she is going through if we knew more about what she has been through in the past. I am sure that these details will be revealed gradually but the curiosity is killing me! Also, some of the scenes and scenarios are repetitive already.

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

Khaani Episode 4 Review – And The Horror Continues

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Khaani Episode 4 Review – And The Horror Continues

So this was another episode about power games and class differences. The point of the story is valid but it’s execution is taking all the charm out of it. The characters are loud and in your face, the scenes over the top and the dialogues very cliched. What basically happened here was that Khaani has lost the battle of not giving Mir Hadi the relief of a maafi nama. Not that he really needed one actually, but he was still shown running after it. Khaani is shown naive enough to go and threaten a man who has the audicity to kill in a flash. Somehow, she is behaving less like a girl whose grievance has empowered her, rather more like an emotional wreck, which is understandable considering what her family went through but it’s being shown in wrong colours of valour and bravery.

On the other hand, Feroze Khan is unfortunately not contributing much to anything in the play. His dialogues seems copied, his gestures totally an imitation of older movies of demented and villainous Bollywood lovers

Khaani Episode 4 Review - And The Horror Continues

 

There wasn’t much of anything seriously in the episode to be commented upon. After creating such fuss of being nice and dropping subtle threats, Hadi and his friend Ali with Sitara’s blessings downright intimidated Khaani’s family and got a signature on gun point. The whole scene caused her father to have a heart attack and that put the family in more pain. When the media was questioning the family and Mir Shah was on his acting skills again, I so wished Khaani would speak up and then the game would have been much weaker on Mir Shah’s side but sadly, they were probably too traumatized and worried about her father’s health to speak up.

stay tuned to see how the next episode goes on..

Alif Allah Aur Insaan Episode 32 Review – Boring!

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Alif Allah Aur Insaan Episode 32 Review – Boring!

Ohkay so, it won’t be an overstatement but this drama has become lame. I think the best way to deal with it is to show 2 episodes every week so that it reaches the end soon because sitting through its episodes nothing short of a task!

Shahzeb hasn’t come to terms with Baba Jee’s death but then he had a moment where he remembered all that Baba Jee taught him & I guess he found a purpose of his life. Obviously, he should & he has to do something with his life based on what he learnt from him, otherwise it would mean that Baba Jee wasted all his energies. It was obvious since day 1 that Shahzeb will turn into another Baba Jee & that is happening now!

Well, Arsalan coming to Zimmal’s house for 20 seconds was just so random & out of the blue. If they had shown that he came for some project it still would have made sense. Zimmal’s mom’s impression of Arsalan was so amusing but then her own daughter is not in her senses anymore, so it doesn’t matter what she thinks of others. Zimmal & her fixation with Mohabbat ka afsana is so annoying, like she has no one to speak to about it that she chose Basit for it? Another gutless person who forsake his mohabbat for weird reasons?

Raani made a deal with Nawazish & got a flat for herself & her daughter. I must say for someone unlettered like Raani, the entire wall filled with bookshelves & books in her home didn’t make sense. Well, even Shammo made an appearance to make a special announcement & we’re thrilled for him but whatelse? What’s more to his story in fact everyone’s story? Watching this drama is now like you’re watching a story without a climax, without a purpose & it just isn’t working anymore. Please share your thoughts about this episode of Alif Allah Aur Insaan.

Keep Supporting,
Cheers,
Zahra Mirza.

Pakistani Celebrity Divorces 2017

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Pakistani Celebrity Divorces 2017

It is always a sorrowful sight whenever any couple falls apart. Celebrity couples remain in front of our eyes and when they separate, the event also makes their fans sad for them.It will not be wrong to say that 2017 was the year of marriages and divorces. Many celebrities tied the knot this year and started a new journey of their lives. On the other hand, many homes were broken too.  Many celebrities announced separations and divorces this year. It is always heartbreaking to see couples fall apart. Showbiz industry and remaining constantly under the public scrutiny can easily take a toll on actors’ personal relationships. So many couples’marriages broke for reasons known and unknown this year. Here are the couples who fell apart:

Mikaal Zulfiqar and Sara Bhatti:

Pakistani Celebrity Divorces 2017

Mikaal Zulfiqar and Sara Bhatti married in 2010 and got divorced after 6 years of marriage in 2017. The couple has two beautiful daughters. Mikaal’s divorce was a shock to his fans. He announced on his social media account that both him and Sara have decided to part ways after a long separation. Sara later on also addressed how she was managing life and taking care of children. She has joined showbiz industry as an actress and model post her divorce.

Nouman Javaid and Jana Malik:

Pakistani Celebrity Divorces 2017

Singer Nouman Javaid made a lot of headlines when his first marriage with Fariha Pervaiz, another famous singer, ended in divorce. He went into severe depression and even attempted to end his life. A little later, Nouman was out of this depression by the help of his second wife Jana Malik. They both saw potential life partner in each other and soon they got married. The couple appeared in different morning shows and they both used to look really satisfied and happy with each other. But soon news was out that they were having problems and were not living together. The issues involved were related to lack of understanding and finances. The couple eventually divorced after a couple of months into their marriage.

Noor Bukhari and Wali Hamid Khan:

Pakistani Celebrity Divorces 2017

Noor Bukhari was not lucky in love even the fourth time. She married singer Wali Hamid Khan who also acted in her movie. Noor was the one to call for divorce in their relationship. Wali was not ready to end their marriage and expressed the love for his wife but things were difficult between the couple and they parted ways. Later Noor left showbiz industry and vowed to follow the path of religion. An alleged friend of hers made a video saying bad things about Wali which the said friend withdrew later and started saying bad things about Noor because apparently, Noor didn’t approve of her choice of words about Wali.

Asad Siddiqui and Maham:

Pakistani Celebrity Divorces 2017

Asad Siddiqui is the nephew of famous actor Adnan Siddiqui. He has made a place for himself by working in many projects on television. Currently, he is seen in Shaadi Mubarak Ho. Asad got married to his ex-wife Maham Asad in 2014. They appeared on Nida Yasir’s show after that but later he was never seen talking about Maham. Recently Asad got engaged to Zara Noor Abbas and people started questioning about his former wife. So it was confirmed then that Asad is divorced.

Zara Noor Abbas:

Pakistani Celebrity Divorces 2017

Zara Noor Abbas, who is currently seen in Khamoshi is the daughter of Asma Abbas. Zara is a beautiful girl and a good actress. She got married in 2016 and shifted overseas. The marriage didn’t work and she shifted back to Pakistan. She recently got engaged to actor Asad Siddiqui. After speculations and assumptions by the audience on the pictures of their engagement, it was clarified that both actors were single and are looking forward to being life partners.

Affan Waheed:

Pakistani Celebrity Divorces 2017

Zara Noor Abbas pulled a prank when she posted a picture of Affan Waheed and Iqra Aziz sitting together. She congratulated them on getting engaged. People were confused everywhere since Affan is already married. After a lot of drama on the internet; Iqra Aziz and Affan Waheed clarified that it was a scene from their drama and they are not engaged. Affan later posted about his marital status that his marriage didn’t work and he is single. He asked the audience not to ask about the reason as it was his personal matter. This way Affan was also among the celebs who confirmed their divorce this year.

 

As is said, everything happens for good. We wish all these celebrities find happiness and peace in their respective lives and get the peace to shake off the pain caused by their breakups. We hope 2018 would be a happy year and couples will love and cherish each other more because who loves a breakup?

Mujhe Jeenay Du Episode 11 & 12 – Nothing Extraordinary

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Mujhe Jeenay Du Episode 11 & 12 – Nothing Extraordinary

The past 10 episodes set the bar really high and although I was waiting for the story to move to its next phase but these two episodes turned out to be disappointing. Although Mehreen Raheal is absolutely phenomenal as Shaheena but her character got more screen time than was necessary in these two episodes. Her role as the jealous and insecure dusri biwi was well-established last week yet every single scene covering her track in this episode focused on just that! While Mehreen Raheal continues to be beyond impressive in this role and she most certainly deserves an award for stepping out of her comfort zone and nailing a character which is unlike any other she has played so far but Shaheena’s character itself has turned out to be highly clichéd. Also, the fact that Yasmin has suddenly taken a back seat turned out to be highly disappointing. Yasmin was shown as fearless woman who took a stand for all those people who couldn’t do so themselves yet all of a sudden she is completely out of the picture. Showing what role she had been playing in Saira’s life in particular all these years was of utmost importance since her character has been one of the most inspiring characters in this drama.

Saira and Shabo’s relationship hasn’t changed in all these years, although these two always shared a special connection but like Shabo’s friend said, they were no longer children and meeting like they were still kids was quite dangerous. I was also wondering why no one had found out about their secret meetings yet since they see each other every single day! Hania Aamir translated her character well on screen but she failed to give it the edge it needed. The fact is that Saira’s role as a grown up doesn’t have a lot to offer either so far. I found it hard to feel an instant connection to her in these two episodes. Her personality did not reflect the way the abuse she faced as a child affected her and her “routine” was exactly the same as it was when she was a child.

Mujhe Jeenay Du Episode 11 & 12 - Nothing Extraordinary

The best part of tonight’s episode was Saira’s father’s apology and whatever he did to “secure” her financially. Although the apology was somewhat casual but it looked like he genuinely felt he had made the wrong decision because of which his daughter was constantly suffering. Saira’s scenes with Naseeb showed that she liked and accepted Naseeb’s love and attention whenever he gave it to her. Even though Saira is grown up but her personality and relationships with people around her are the same, this was the most disappointing part of these two episodes.

The preview of the next episode didn’t reveal a lot and was intelligently put together. I hope that Yasmin makes a comeback soon and I have to say that the child stars playing Shabo and Saira’s role were exceptional and they will be sorely missed. Mujhe Jeene Du was exceptional for 10 weeks, I would hate to see it go off track. Hopefully, the story will be back on track from next week.

These two episodes were directed brilliantly as usual but the story and some of the performances were not up to the mark. How many of you watched these episodes? Do share your thoughts about them.

“Hamare yahan baaghi larki kissay aachi lagti hai?” Says Sajal Aly

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“Hamare yahan baaghi larki kissay aachi lagti hai?” Says Sajal Aly

My first Sajal Aly drama serial was ‘Mehmoodabad Ki Malkaain‘ albeit the cast of the serial was jam-packed with new comers and fresh faces but Sajal shined right through them all and there was no stopping her. She came, she saw, she conquered. One after another she gave such memorable performances that she became one of the most in-demand actresses of present time. Her recent leap to fame with her serials ‘O Rangreza‘ and ‘Yaqeen Ka Safar‘ further illustrates what this doe eyed diva is capable of.

In her recent interview with ‘Dawn‘ Sajal Aly talked bout her journey so far and it is worth every bit of your time.

"Hamare yahan baaghi larki kissay aachi lagti hai?" Says Sajal Aly

Talking about ‘Mehmoodabad Ki Malkaain‘ the actress said,

“It was a hit with people. I didn’t have any idea of what fame was. Anita Kamphor, who played my mother in that soap, told me ‘Channels tum par makhiyoon ki tarha ayein ge [Channels will swarm to you like flies]’, I did not understand what she meant by that, but overnight I was recognised wherever I went.”

“There was a time when no one knew me and then my face was all over. [But] I haven’t let fame get to my head. My mother made sure to keep me grounded. All these things seem very fickle sometimes.”

"Hamare yahan baaghi larki kissay aachi lagti hai?" Says Sajal Aly

When asked of why she thinks this fame seems fickle she said that her mother’s death is a constant reminder to her of how unpredictable and temporary life really is.

“I lost my mother within 17 days. I took my family for Umrah. It was a trip I had planned for them. When we came back, all of us suffered from a slight fever which we thought was due to exhaustion, except that her temperature didn’t come down to normal.”

She was wrapping the shooting of ‘Mom’ at the time,

“Hospital tests confirmed her cancer and the end just happened so suddenly. I had a shoot scheduled for a song in Bangkok and when I came back, I barely got to spend seven days with her,”

"Hamare yahan baaghi larki kissay aachi lagti hai?" Says Sajal Aly

“One day she was with us, the next day she was gone. Whatever happened next is still a blur. The day my mother died, this very lounge was filled with people. I have no clue how I found the strength to get through it all, but I did.

“After what I have been through in life, I find it difficult to take stardom seriously. My first photo shoot was done by Nighat Apa at Depilex who also styled me for the Icon shoot. I met her after all these years. She told me years ago not to change and the day of the shoot I told her I still remember her advice. It surprises me though when seniors praise me. I met Khushbakht Shujaat at the Hum Awards and she met me like a fan. She saw me and said, ‘Sajal, I can’t believe I am sitting next to you.’ I felt a tad overwhelmed.

"Hamare yahan baaghi larki kissay aachi lagti hai?" Says Sajal Aly

When talking about her contemporaries the Mom actress said that it’s the versatility of her roles that makes her stand out, that she was lucky to come across such strong characters at such an initial phase of her career.

“I guess I have been lucky to have all these roles. Very early in my career, I faced a situation with a senior actor that upset me. I was fairly new in the business but I gave the role my best shot. However, my face was removed from all the promotional materials [at her behest] and I cried for a while wondering why I wasn’t part of the promotional campaign. I am well past that point now and my work speaks for itself. People here don’t appreciate others. When you accept the talent of the person working opposite you, it not only makes you a bigger actor but an even bigger person. Appreciating someone new is a big thing,”

“Work keeps coming my way. I don’t even know how I ended up with Mom but it was a lovely experience,”

What can I say about Sajal Aly’s craft her skill speaks for itself and more than that it speaks through senior artists when a legendary actress like Sri Devi herself says ‘the film Mom was incomplete without Sajal’ it should suffice.

"Hamare yahan baaghi larki kissay aachi lagti hai?" Says Sajal Aly

Speaking of her evolution as an actress Sajal stated that her role as Sassi in O Rangreza has surely set the bar higher,

“But audiences are still uncomfortable with the idea of a strong, opinionated female character who goes against social norms. Hamare yahan baaghi larki kissay aachi lagti hai? Heroine ghar mein baithee ho, roti dhoti pasand hai [Who likes a rebellious girl in our society? They all want the heroine to be home-bound, crying her eyes out].

“In our society, independent women do exist. We don’t need to find them, they are in front of us — from the maids who work in our homes to the superstars on TV, to a policewoman and the female prime minister,” she says. “Read Manto and you will find such strong-headed characters. Watch Tanhaiyaan and Ankahi and you will see more of such women. The only problem is that, as a society, we are afraid of a woman who challenges the norms no matter how regressive or decadent those norms are. We easily judge these women as buri auratein [fallen women] to justify our egos.”

"Hamare yahan baaghi larki kissay aachi lagti hai?" Says Sajal Aly

Sajal Aly also talked about her tiredness with people’s ‘Ye kya dikha rahe hain’ attitude,

“People need to chill! Entertainment ko entertainment ki tarha lein, sab kuch dramoon se kyon seekhna hai? Kitabein khol ke baith jayein. People complain kya, kya dikha rahe hain TV par. Bhai, TV ka kaam aap key bachchay paalna nahi hai [Entertainment should be taken only as entertainment. Why do we have to learn all of life’s lessons through dramas? You should read books for that. People complain that TV channels show everything these days. But it’s not TV’s job to raise your children].”

Talking about her roles over the years she said Sassi is so far her most favorite,

“From all these years, Sassi is my favourite character. I have often played street-smart girls, plain Janes and simpletons, but this was a different experience. As an actor I had to push my boundaries and open up emotionally. It has so many layers and shades, and people might be struck by Sassi’s brashness but they can’t hate her.”

"Hamare yahan baaghi larki kissay aachi lagti hai?" Says Sajal Aly

Talking about her future plans Sajal said that she doesn’t plan on being an actress for the rest of her life she wants to travel and learn music and when she’d find the right person she’d consider settling down.

For now she is the woman of the hour and boy is she enjoying that!

 

Senior Comedian Khawaja Akmal Passed Away!

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Senior Comedian Khawaja Akmal Passed Away!

Another personality from the showbiz industry breathed his last and left this mortal world. Khawaja Akmal was a senior actor and comedian. He was seen as the father of character Khoobsurat played by Ayesha Omer on the famous sitcom Bulbulay. The actor lost his life to sudden cardiac arrest. His co-stars were saddened to hear the news and expressed their grieve as this is a huge loss. He has been a vital part of the show since the very start.

Senior Comedian Khawaja Akmal Passed Away!

May Allah grant him a place in Jannah. Rest in peace!

Mohsin Abbas Haider Returns To Television With Meeras!

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Mohsin Abbas Haider Returns To Television With Meeras!

After giving us hits like Muqabil and Na Maloom Afraad 2, Mohsin Abbas Haider is coming back on television with Meeras. The play has Sawera Nadeem, Saboor Aly, Fahad Sheikh and Asma Abbas alongside Mohsin. The teasers and the posters all look super intense. Seems like Mohsi will play an abusive husband in Meeras. Here have a look at the poster:

Mohsin Abbas Haider Returns To Television With Meeras!

Teasers for Meeras:

#Meraas Coming Soon on @arydigital.tv ? @bigbang.entertainment

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Are you excited for Meeras?

Sajal Aly And Bilal Abbas Shine Together!

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Sajal Aly And Bilal Abbas Shine Together!

Sajal Aly and Bilal Abbas Khan are winning hearts with their performances in the hit play O Rangreza. The stars got together for the shoot of a brand and as usual looked lovely and shined in every frame. Seems like the screen couple has become a favourite for everyone. Sajal looks lovely in a silver dress while Bilala Abbas Khan also stole hearts in a traditional number. Here are some pictures from the shoot:

Sajal Aly And Bilal Abbas Shine Together!

Sajal Aly And Bilal Abbas Shine Together!

Sajal Aly And Bilal Abbas Shine Together!

Sajal Aly And Bilal Abbas Shine Together!

Sajal Aly And Bilal Abbas Shine Together!

Sajal Aly And Bilal Abbas Shine Together!

What are your thoughts about their latest shoots? Share in comments!

‘Rangreza’ brings ‘item song’ feat. Gohar Rasheed and 200 transgenders

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‘Rangreza’ brings ‘item song’ feat. Gohar Rasheed and 200 transgenders

Item songs and dance numbers find deep roots in both Bollywood and Lollywood’s history but ever since the revival of Pakistani film industry not just the audience but also some celebrities, Hamza Ali Abbasi being most prominent in them, have been publicly vocal against the sexual objectification of women in these songs.

But the times have changed just like Ahmed Ali Butt’s performance in ‘Punjab Nahi Jaungi’ song Gohar Rahseed will be performing a dance number ‘Kalu’ in ‘Rangreza’. The song is set to break many stereotypes not only will it be a male item number but also Gohar Rasheed will be seen dancing to the song with no less than 200 transgenders. Some glimpses of the song were also seen in the trailer.

In a recent interview Gohar Rasheed talked about his experience while shooting the song and the stigma seen in our society against transgenders. The Mann Mayal star said,

“The purpose behind Kalu is not to objectify anyone. The basic reason was to show and tell people that even these people – who unfortunately have to face certain stigmas in our society – are immensely talented, the song aims to show people how compassionate, caring, loving and most importantly, good human beings transgenders are.”

'Rangreza' brings 'item song' feat. Gohar Rasheed and 200 transgenders

Gohar Rasheed also stated that the team Rangreza planned on promoting the film with a small performance of Gohar with transgenders on Kalu in a mall, Gohar explained that the entire crew was psyched about the idea since it’s never been done before but the thought couldn’t be transformed into an action because the shopping mall authorities had a “No Transgenders” policy.

“I was thinking of doing a flash mob with transgenders on Kalu. We thought of doing it at a mall and we were very excited as nothing like this has ever happened before. It broke my heart when the mall authorities informed us that transgenders are not allowed inside.”

'Rangreza' brings 'item song' feat. Gohar Rasheed and 200 transgenders

He went on to add,

“I keep asking people to not judge them by their gender or their sexuality. I’ve worked with them and they are good human beings. It’s not their fault that they are transgenders. There’s nothing wrong with that anyway but I request people to at least treat them like normal human beings.”

'Rangreza' brings 'item song' feat. Gohar Rasheed and 200 transgenders

Gohar further stated that the song helped him change his own perception of transgenders and he is thankful for that, he concluded,

 “I’m glad that Rangreza changed my perspective on transgenders. I hope it can help change other’s perspectives too.”

Use the comments section and let us know what you think about the initiative that Rangreza just took.

Khamoshi Episode 8 Review-Just A Filler!

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Khamoshi Episode 8 Review-Just A Filler!

Arsala is finally getting some people in life who are ‘somewhat’ good. The house where she went to work proved to be a nightmare but it was good to see a woman in Pakistani drama not defending her dirty husband. She, on the other hand, asked for forgiveness from Arsala. Haseena proved to be a very sensitive woman which was the total opposite of the way her character was introduced. She found a respectable place for Arsala to work. Amber Khan actually brought an emotional factor to today’s otherwise dull episode.The way she expressed Haseena’s guilt for Arsala’s plight was very good. Since Arsala’s issues can never get hundred percent solved, there is another evil duo waiting for her there. The evil mother and daughter are after Shahram (Bilal Khan) and the mother is already wary of Arsala’s beauty. Bee jee is a nice person and there is finally someone to support Arsala.

Khamoshi Episode 8 Review-Just A Filler!

The track of Arsala’s family has become downright boring. Same dialogues and same wedding issues are going on all the time. Sabir just wants to save money and he is even planning to buy property with it. Naima, on the other hand, is worried about her dowry situation. She wants bara Tv and bara fridge which Atif is not willing to take. The way Naima treats her parents is outrageous and they don’t even try to stop her. She is rude to everyone and still, her whole family puts up with her.

Atif’s is the dumbest character of the century. He is marrying Naima just to hurt Arsala and everyone around him is blind to it including himself. He does not want to acknowledge the facts and blindly keeps burning Arsala’s gifts. He deserves Naima. Both of them are a perfect fit, dumb and evil.

Shahram aka Bilal Khan is finally here with two women already fangirling over him. Things will get difficult for Arsala once he starts showing interest in her. Overall this was a filler episode with only a single development that Arsala is finally at her destination. Let us wait and see what happens with Arsala’s life that finally, her knight in a shining armour is here!

Tau Dil Ka Kya Hua Episode 20 Review – Mysteries!

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Tau Dil Ka Kya Hua Episode 20 Review – Mysteries!

This was yet another episode of Tau Dil Ka Kya Hua which had quite a few interesting conversations to its credit. For the first time however I want the drama to pick up pace especially because of the fact that we know absolutely nothing about Siraj Uncle’s background. The way the writer is making the viewers wait certainly suggests that he has a big surprise in store. Gradually the mystery surrounding Tipu’s character is being revealed, his intentions at this point are quite clear. Although Tipu has the most unusual way of looking out for the people he loves but even then one can clearly see that he is incapable of harming anyone. Even though he tricked Maya into entering in a nikkah with him but he has all the qualities of an anti-hero. One of the finest aspects of Khalil-ur-Rehman Qamar’s scripts is that there are plenty of surprises in store right till the end! The characters never reveal themselves quickly which keeps the viewers guessing. Also, some characters which seem somewhat unimportant can at some point play a role which turns the main tracks around. Tipu’s character is one such addition in this play, he keeps you guessing and wondering. Although his stepmother treated him badly when he was a kid but tonight he could not even see her moving out of the house, this showed that Tipu wasn’t as negative a person as he wants people to believe he is! Imran Ashraf owns his role completely, he brings out the different shades in Tipu’s personality brilliantly on screen.

Faris’ reaction when Lubna said she had decided to move in with him was surprising. He wasn’t upset only because he lost the bet but it looked like he wasn’t eager to have Lubna around him all the time. He made it clear to Siraj Uncle in the previous episode that he was in love with Zoya and could never feel that way about Lubna. In this episode, when Lubna went to give him coffee, his response was really rude. The rose and thorns scene seemed like a “warning” too. I am waiting to find out why he is so upset with this latest development. Although Faris didn’t get a lot of screen time in tonight’s episode but Sami Khan made his presence felt in all the scenes. Faris is another person who is full of surprises, sometimes he is a complete gentleman and at other times he totally shuts people out without thinking about their feelings.

Lubna and Siraj Uncle at this point are more close to each other than Faris and Lubna. Their connection is heart-warming and their conversations meaningful and interesting. It looks like Lubna has finally moved on, for the first time before making a major decision, she didn’t think about how Saif would react if he finds out that she was living in Faris’ house. Ultimately it was Siraj Uncle who convinced her to take this decision.

The revelation that Tipu took permission from Maya’s father before entering into a nikkah with her was yet another surprise. I had been waiting to see Zoya and Maya in the same frame but their scene together in this episode was a little too short. Also, the fact that Maya didn’t get in touch with Faris again is rather odd. How can she be so sure that he will welcome her back in his life once Tipu divorces her? The preview of the next episode showed Maya finding out about Tipu’s actual intentions.

Tau Dil Ka Kya Hua has been directed superbly throughout, the director Shahid Shafat has done everything he could to give this drama a different feel and he has succeeded in giving this script the right treatment. This drama also has some amazing performances to its credit. However, the drama needs to pick up pace now so that the story can be concluded in the next 4 episodes or so.

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

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Aangan Episode 3 Review – Perfection!

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Aangan Episode 3 Review – Perfection!

Ohkay so, another week, another brilliant episode of Aangan. I love how all the characters have such strong personalities & the writer has made them obvious effortlessly. I like how the focus shifts from one character to another & even then, all the characters get the same amount of coverage.

So, the argument that Rubina & Laila had turned into a big fight where everyone jumped in. Hajra tried to do as much damage control as she could but then again, she was dealing with Rubina the ultimate victim. Laila is the misunderstood one in this house so it was good to see Hajra taking her side. Sadly, Kulsoom saw everything that happened & she backed off. I laughed a lot at how Allauddin didn’t miss a chance to portray himself as a victim in front of a stranger too. The way Allauddin & Anila always make it all about themselves is amusing, even now Anila was mad that it was Hajra who took tha decision of visiting Kulsoom’s place without involving her. As I said last week, the fact that a daughter in law makes most of the decisions is something that a daughter finds hard to absorb & that is the reason why Anila was so bothered plus Allauddin to phir hai hi teeli laganay ke liye!

So, the son Shafiq who is settled in Germany got a little introduction in this episode. It seems he is too busy living his own life that he barely remembers he has a family backhome too. For Shafiq keeping in touch with his family is just a formality & he keeps himself out of all such family affairs where he is needed. I liked how Laila told Asim that he should talk to Shafiq about Sadaan’s education. Laila is educated that is why she feels passionately about everyone’s education, be it Sadaan or Rubina’s children.

In this episode I liked Shaina’s input a lot, like she is someone who not only understands Zoya’s struggles but is also well aware of the heavylifting that her mother Hajra, being a bari bahu has to do. It was actually quite sweet how Shaina tried to talk Zoya out of her depression by saying that the proposal wasn’t so good & that she was being invited into that family to run the house like Hajra.. So, after seeing Zoya’s condition, Hajra has come to the conclusion that she’d get Shaina married first & that obviously put Sadaan in a big trouble.

Well, coming to Zahid, I don’t know why but for some reason the characters that are religious are always shown in a bad light in our dramas & that is the only complain I have with Aangan too. I know in this case Zahid sparks a comedy & he is presented in a different way but the overall message that is being imparted through his character is not so positive because it is being shown that in order to fulfill his religious duties, he is compromising upon his basic responsibilities towards his wife & kids. I know people like Zahid do exist but wouldn’t it have been so amazing if it was shown that Zahid was responsible while still being religious? I do like his character a lot but the way he treated his wife & ignored her only so that he could go for preaching basically showcased how aloof & irresponsible he was when it came to Rubina, which basically meant that he wasn’t doing things the right way because he has religion as his priority! Anyways, it was amusing to see how he sided with Rubina & jumped into that fight where Hajra once again reminded him that he should stay out of all this!

There are a little things that make this drama so real & relateable & I kept on noticing how much detailing has gone into bringing this story to life like Laila’s bedroom depicted how decent Asim’s income is & the taste Laila has which is quite classy & refind. Zahid’s bedroom showcases his simplicity & also depicts that Rubina’s comes from a very normal background. The gold bangles that Zaitoon wears are old fashioned & the color has faded off too, which reminds me of the bangles that we see our grandmothers carrying. Since Sajjad takes care of the household expenses, he has a BP problem & takes medicine for it. We all know that BP is related to stress so it very well showcases how stressful Sajjad’s life is. All these things show how much attention to detail has been paid while making this drama & that is why it has such a huge impact & looks complete.

Overall, it was another perfect episode of Aangan. I liked how the preview of the next episode was basically a continuity of the note at which this episode ended, which was Laila & Asim’s childlessness. I must say all the actors are performing brilliantly but Irsa Ghazal, Noor ul Hassan, Iffat Omar, Uzma Hassan & Waseem Abbas deserve a special mention. Qavi Khan & Samina Ahmed are a class apart & they both as parents are simply perfect. Can not wait to see what more is in store for us. Please share your thoughts about this episode of Aangan!

Keep Supporting,
Cheers,
Zahra Mirza.

Shayyad Episode 4 Review – More Highs Than Lows

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Shayyad Episode 4 Review – More Highs Than Lows

Chotha Hissa – Judai

Shayyad is turning out to be an interesting play which is a must-watch for all those viewers out there who enjoy watching well written romantic stories. Saad’s character is turning out to be an extremely likeable one, I don’t remember the last time I saw a character like this one in one of our dramas. The fact that Uzair Jaswal has translated this character on screen in such an impressive manner definitely helps, he doesn’t appear to be a bechara because he is not helpless, gullible and a dimwit (a character which we have seen on screen a little too often) but you feel for him because his feelings for Hani are genuine and pure. He is not weak because he takes a stand and does whatever he can to protect Hani. Most often such sweet male characters are shown as helpless individuals who rely entirely on the women they love (remember Harib) but Saad is someone who right from day one when he was a little kid has given Hani the emotional support she needed which is why even though he is much younger than Hani, he has contributed a great deal to this relationship.

Tonight’s episode revealed a great deal about Salar’s character even though his scenes were short but his conversations with his mother and Hani showed that he was a self-conceited individual for whom his own happiness came before everything else. Salar ordered his mother to go ask for Hani’s hand and didn’t even bother waiting for her reply. I am slightly disappointed with his character because he isn’t a likeable person therefore I am wondering why Hani will consciously get married to someone who has such an intimidating personality. Salar told Hani off more than once and made it clear that he wanted their meetings to be about him – whatever he wanted to talk about – he is clearly a person who likes to dictate and control. He hasn’t kept this side of his personality hidden from Hani but even then Hani is falling in love with him even more. The conversation in the car about not expecting anything from him unless he makes promises should have been a warning. I still feel like I don’t know Hani well enough, there are times when she seems like an opinionated woman and then there are times like these when it looks like she will allow someone who fascinates her walk all over her. Hani fell for Salar the second she saw him but later on she also gave him a piece of her mind when he said things she didn’t like therefore Hani’s reactions tonight were surprising.

Shayyad Episode 4 Review - More Highs Than Lows

There were some scenes in this episode which highlighted the difference between Saad and Salar. While Saad was more than willing to listen to Hani talk about Salma for as long as she wanted because he knew that would make her happy, Salar told her off the second she mentioned Salma. Saad puts Hani’s happiness before his own, in fact whatever makes her happy, makes him happy as well but things are completely different with Salar. Salma’s track took an unexpected turn with this episode. Although the eloping scene was slightly long and the music loud but it was filmy in an interesting way, I thoroughly enjoyed watching it especially because it resulted in a significant development in the story.

The background score in some of the scenes in tonight’s episode was so loud that it was distracting. Salma’s scenes once again were painful to watch because of the get-up of the actress playing the role more than anything else. There was no need for her to wear so much make-up and a see through chiffon duppatta looked completely out of place when she was eloping! Although I absolutely love Nauman Ijaz’s natural portrayals but I felt that Salar’s character should have been underplayed in this particular episode. Sadia Khan’s acting in this episode was relatively better but there is a lot of focus on her character and she doesn’t always do justice to the attention which is being given to her. Uzair Jaswal is the star of the show so far. Some of the scenes tonight were somewhat rushed as well but overall it was an interesting episode which definitely gave me a reason to tune into the next episode. I am very interested in finding out how Hani’s brother reacts once Salar sends the proposal since Salma’s dialogues in this episode hinted that this family was very particular about the men they got their daughters married to. Will Salar fit the bill? And if this proposal is rejected, what extent will Hani go to in order to be with him? How will Saad react once he finds out that Hani is not in love with him? I am waiting to find out.

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

O Rangreza Episode 18 Review – A Miss!

Zahra Mirza
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O Rangreza Episode 18 Review – A Miss!

Ohkay so, after a hit previous episode, this week’s episode was a miss & I am sure by now everyone is well aware of the reason. Yes, it was because Tipu got so much of coverage that I literally struggled to sit through this episode, so much so that I completed watching it in 4 installments!

Well, it was good to see Mumtaz standing up for herself but the result was as expected. Khayyam blamed her for faulty upbringing, packed his bags & went to Sonia only to remember the breakfast Mumtaz used to make for him & the hard time he gave her for it not being ‘perfect’. The only good thing in this situation is that Khayyam has slowly & steadily started realizing Mumtaz’s worth & that is why he is not as enthusiastic about his relation with Sonia as he used to be!

For the first time, I got irritated by Sassi, not because she is chasing her dreams or is standing up for herself but because she was now sounding all philosophical which was so unlike her. Sassi was never deep or an intellect, she was unfiltered & straight forward, so to see her muttering while being lost in her thoughts was quite annoying. She is now getting to do what she wants so why is she getting so affected by the restrictions Tipu is putting on her? As if she is going to pay heed to him!

Finally, Qasim showed the signs that could make Sassi fall for him because he not only took a stand for her but protected her as well. Even Sassi knows that she needs the kind of support Qasim extends towards her but that’s all she wants & nothing else!

So, Meena has now become Tipu’s captive, this entire situation is not only ridiculous but absolutely unnecessary. Fine, we get it, the writer is showing Sassi as a female version of a man & he is showing double standards of men too but then can we move on? There’s no point in screaming the point because the point has been made! I swear, I don’t think in the past any actor has annoyed me as much as Hamza Firdous, seriously it is hard to look at him! I now feel the story is going around in circles, like Khayyam packing his bags & leaving? Didn’t this happen before? & yet he was at the same page after so many episodes? Talk about being monotonous! Anyways, please share your thoughts about this episode of O Rangreza!

Keep Supporting,
Cheers,
Zahra Mirza.

First Look And Release Date Of JPNA 2 Revealed

Mariya Haider
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First Look And Release Date Of JPNA 2 Revealed

Now here’s another film that has been making our news section crazy lately, the sequel to the last year’s block buster ‘Jawani Phir Nahi Ani’. From Hamza Ali Abbasi bidding farewell to the franchise to Mawra Hocane, Fahad Mustafa and Kubra Khan saying hello to it we have covered it all.

First Look And Release Date Of JPNA 2 Revealed

Team JPNA 2 was seen roaming the streets of Turkey and here’s what it looked like,

Team “Jawani Phir Nahi Ani 2” Roams In Turkey

Earlier today JPNA 2 not only revealed the first look of the film but also the release date.

First Look And Release Date Of JPNA 2 Revealed

Ahmed Ali Butt, Fahad Mustafa, Humayun Saeed annd Vasay Chaudry look so deliciously dapper in the first look we can not wait to see the rest of the film that is being filmed in Istanbul as we speak, some of the film is set to be shot is Dubai as well.

And the film will be storming the cinemas the next Eid ul Azha.

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Fahad Mustafa will be seen replacing Hamza Ali Abbasi in the sequel. Other cast members include Vasay Chaudhry, Uzma Khan, Sarwat Gilani and further additions comprise Mawra Hocane and Kubra Khan.

Here’s to wishing team JPNA 2 good luck and more success than it’s predecessor.

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