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Yaar e Bewafa Episode 9 Review – Realistic Portrayal!

Ohkay so, this episode of Yaar e Bewafa took the story forward effortlessly but quite slowly as well, however the slow pace of the drama doesn’t seem to be an issue because the way things are unfolding is quite realistic. They have given us enough time to get to know the characters & form an opinion about them accordingly, which is an added detail & actually makes everyone’s journey quite interesting.

So, Fizza chose to go to her father’s place but then she also told her mother that she would never approve of her father’s interference in her divorce. I think if not anyone else, Fizza should’ve known her father better that he is not someone who would sit quietly & miss the chance of showcasing his power & authority. Also, I think it was quite immature of Fizza to ‘assume’ that as per her wishes, her father would mind his own business & wouldn’t try to break this relationship which he was never in the favor of right from the beginning.

I think in this ugly divorce Zaid has proved that he loved Fizza unconditionally, that is why even after going through so much, he is trying to do everything to stop Fizza from leaving. It really showed that in this relationship, Fizza was at the receiving end & Zaid was always the one who happily sacrificed & compromised for Fizza’s sake as he loved her. Zaid wasn’t the one who was keen on going to Australia but he still went ahead with the plan as Fizza wanted it. Now it looks like Zaid will also give up on this relationship because he knows that this is also something that Fizza wants.

I felt really bad for Zaid when I saw him thinking about all the things that Ahmed said & told him about his grandfather’s house. I think this is going to be the only deciding factor which would convince Zaid that he should let go of Fizza & Ahmed because he already started feeling like a failure thinking that he couldn’t provide the ‘comfort’ & the ‘luxury’ to his wife & son that they deserved. It was actually quite upsetting to see such a doting husband & a father like Zaid being forced to believe that he fell short of his responsibilities whereas Zaid never in the first place promised big things to Fizza, he only offered her love & she chose to settle for it for the time being, till she got over it!

Oh well, things are stagnant as smelly water in Amna & Saleem’s track. The only thing that changed was that Saleem’s diseased relapsed & now in stead of contacting the doctors, he was going to invest his time & energy on some Baba Jees. I am wondering if there’s one ‘right’ thing that Saleem has done in his drama-life so far? I am tired of seeing Amna putting up with Saleem’s behavior, I really wish he goes out of her life so that we get to see her life shaping for the better!

Overall, this episode was interesting, slow but yes interesting. I like the simple characters & simple situations because it shows that a simple story can still keep the interest of the viewers intact if it is tackled properly. All the actors have done an amazing job undoubtely & so have the writer & the director for bringing such an emotionally touching story to us in such a simple yet unique way. Please share your thoughts about this episode of Yaar e Bewafa.

Keep Supporting,
Cheers,
Zahra Mirza.

Verna’s Poster Is Out!

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Shoaib Mansoor is hands down the most acclaimed director of Pakistani film industry. He became the revival for cinema with the release of his blockbuster movie Khuda Ke Liye. Later he raised another social issue with Bol. Shoaib Mansoor is all set to come back with another social drama Verna. Verna stars Mahira Khan in the lead role and will be showcasing the character of a rape survivor and a school teacher. Verna is going to be Shoaib’s darkest film uptill now. The poster of the film is out and we have an idea of what to expect. Here take a look:

Verna's Poster Is Out!

We have a release time announced too. The film will be out this November and the team has set the expectations high with the first release poster!

Punjab Nahin Jaongi’s Premiere In Lahore!

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After a star studded premiere in Karachi, Punjab Nahin Jaongi’s team came to Lahore and invited Lahoris to witness their film. Many celebrities from Lahore were spotted at the premiere with everyone trying to make a statement with their presence. Urwa went desi while Mehwish was seen adorning a willayiti look on the evening. Here are the pictures from the event:

Punjab Nahin Jaongi's Premiere In Lahore!

Punjab Nahin Jaongi's Premiere In Lahore!

Punjab Nahin Jaongi's Premiere In Lahore!

Punjab Nahin Jaongi's Premiere In Lahore!

Punjab Nahin Jaongi's Premiere In Lahore!

Punjab Nahin Jaongi's Premiere In Lahore!

Punjab Nahin Jaongi's Premiere In Lahore!

Punjab Nahin Jaongi's Premiere In Lahore!

Punjab Nahin Jaongi's Premiere In Lahore!

Punjab Nahin Jaongi's Premiere In Lahore!

Punjab Nahin Jaongi's Premiere In Lahore!

Punjab Nahin Jaongi's Premiere In Lahore!

Punjab Nahin Jaongi's Premiere In Lahore!

Punjab Nahin Jaongi's Premiere In Lahore!

Punjab Nahin Jaongi's Premiere In Lahore!

 

Stars Attend Premiere Of Na Maloom Afraad 2!

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This Eid two big films are coming out. The cast promoted their movie in every way possible and premier was held which was attended by many stars. Along with the main cast Maria Wasti, Ayesha Omer, Sonya Hussyn, Shehzad sheikh and Neelum Muneer also attended the event. See pictures below:

Stars Attend Premiere Of Na Maloom Afraad 2!

Stars Attend Premiere Of Na Maloom Afraad 2!

Stars Attend Premiere Of Na Maloom Afraad 2!

Stars Attend Premiere Of Na Maloom Afraad 2!

Stars Attend Premiere Of Na Maloom Afraad 2!

Stars Attend Premiere Of Na Maloom Afraad 2!

Stars Attend Premiere Of Na Maloom Afraad 2!

Stars Attend Premiere Of Na Maloom Afraad 2!

Stars Attend Premiere Of Na Maloom Afraad 2!

Stars Attend Premiere Of Na Maloom Afraad 2!

Stars Attend Premiere Of Na Maloom Afraad 2!

Stars Attend Premiere Of Na Maloom Afraad 2!

Stars Attend Premiere Of Na Maloom Afraad 2!

Stars Attend Premiere Of Na Maloom Afraad 2!

Stars Attend Premiere Of Na Maloom Afraad 2!

Stars Attend Premiere Of Na Maloom Afraad 2!

Stars Attend Premiere Of Na Maloom Afraad 2!

Stars Attend Premiere Of Na Maloom Afraad 2!

Stars Attend Premiere Of Na Maloom Afraad 2!

Stars Attend Premiere Of Na Maloom Afraad 2!

Stars Attend Premiere Of Na Maloom Afraad 2!

Stars Attend Premiere Of Na Maloom Afraad 2!

Stars Attend Premiere Of Na Maloom Afraad 2!

Stars Attend Premiere Of Na Maloom Afraad 2!

Zakham Episodes 25&26 Review – A Disappointing End

These two episodes marked the end of this drama which failed to make much sense in all the duration of its airing. There were some good pieces of acting, some strong characters and a nice family environment of the drama but the storyline was seriously lacking, and veterans like Faisal Quraishi and Shabbir Jan could not make up for it,nor could the brilliance of performance by Madiha Imam.

The second last episode was wasted on a non sensical issue by Sultan as if he had just come to Pakistan to take away Takbeer’s daughter which is beyond reasoning as Musa and his family were so wholeheartedly accepting of Fatima that taking away a fatherless child from her mother was never meant to be an issue, but quite many scenes and minutes were spent away on this. Then miraculously Khawar was discovered by the police and saved even though it suspected him on bring a mafia head earlier. Then he enters when he is spoken about in a conversation and Takbeer takes a stand for him that she never could for Musa. All her family wants her to get rid of him but she pays no heed.

Once outside, Khawar did another extremely impulsive attempt at suicide but was saved and became all remorseful. It was very bizzare the way Takbeer went on to see him repeatedly in the hospital and prayed for his safety and all, but on another level, it makes kind of sad sense. A woman is never weak but a mother always is. There is always this fear that your second husband might not love your child as much as his or her biological father. This deep rooted fear does make women take decisions like Takbeer did and it has nothing to do with feminism or not, but everything to do with the deep , instinctive, self sacrificing love that every woman has for her child.

Musa was not given closure and was probably the most unfair part of the whole plot. Someone who loved so unconditionally should not have been left in he middle of nowhere like this. shehzad Noor did pretty well for his first major role , but there should have been some sort of an ending given to his story. An explanation, an apology or a discussion of fears, something should have been shown from Takbeer’s side for him. Without that, the viewers are in as much of a limbo as Musa himself.

It cannot be said that this drama made for an interesting watch or consumed a meaningful hour, because it really did not. However, some good performances were a part of it right from the start.

It was advertised in the form of a play showing mental illness but it failed miserably in that aspect. Mental illness needs to be researched and studied thoroughly before setting to show it in some way or the other. People in our society are extremely orthodox about this issue as it is. Sufferers face years of agony before speaking up in the fear of rejection, so showing a villainous personality with mental disorder is not going to help anyone.

Madiha Imam does deserve a special mention in the last review. She was very good in her acting from day one. Actually it was only her who made the drama bearable. Her character and its portrayal was very relatable as someone who tries to please her loved ones before herself, a woman torn between her heart and her duties, a girl embracing motherhood for the sake of her dead sister’s child, a mother who believes in risking her own love for the sake of her daughter’s union with her father. So many women in this world face these dilemmas daily and just like Takbeer, relationships, motherhood, obligations and responsibilities almost invariably always win. Hats off Madiha Imam for making Takbeer’s struggles so real.

Juggan Kazim With Her Husband in France!

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Juggan is famous Pakistani actress, model and morning show host. She is one of the most hardworking actress and host of our Entertainment Industry.Her hard work hasn’t been in vain and she has become a very well recognized celebrity of our Industry. The famous host hasn’t had a very smooth marital life, though. She returned to Pakistan from Canada in 2004 and got married to Adnan Ghafoor but the couple got divorced after a year of marriage as according to Juggan, her husband used to physically abuse her. The wedding bells again rang for our star on 27th July, 2013 when she got married to Feisal H Naqvi. The couple seems to be living a happy married life and even share a baby boy. Juggan has put her bad past behind her and is enjoying what life has to offer her now. Here are some pictures of her and her husband while they were in Paris, France:

Fiza Ali’s Fear of Injections!

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Remember when we used to cry as soon as the doctor would pull out an injection? Or how our parents would threaten to get us injected by some god-knows-what vaccine to make us do what they wanted? Most of us got past that fear, correct? Incorrect for the actress Fiza Ali though. A video recently surfaced on the internet in which the doctors and nurses are trying to inject Fiza Ali with a painkiller. The poor girl scoots away as far from the needle as possible whenever it is brought near to her skin. While we all feel for the girl, yet I am sure that it is impossible for a smile to not form on your face when you watch the video below. Do share your thoughts and experiences on the ‘injection fear’ too!

How did Javeria Abbasi Lose 10kg?

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First impression is the last impression. As wrong as it is to judge a book by its cover,we all do it. When we meet someone new, we get to see their physical appearance first and foremost, we later start to discover their personality. In fact, many of us decide whether or not to bother knowing someone by their physical appearance, as petty as it may sound. Being obese never makes you look good, in addition to bringing a lot of health issues. Due to all these reasons and many more, everyone wants to look good and looking good means having a slim and smart body. This is also the reason all of us want to know how to shed some pounds off and in the easiest and fastest way possible. Javeria Abbasi lost a total of 10kg and shared how exactly she did that:

Reema Khan’s Pictures with her Family !

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Reema Khan is the queen of Pakistan Film Industry, no doubt about her. She’s not only a pretty face but also an intelligent and elegant woman. She has managed to avoid scandals damaging her reputation so well that every person in the Entertainment Industry respects and acknowledges her talents. She’s not only an amazing actress but also a successful director and producer. Reema has has acted in over 200 films since 1992.Of course the head turner got noticed by Bollywood but rejected all offers saying that she wants to be in an Industry where respect for her lasts. In India, if the Hindu Extremist Parties gain the upper hand she’ll have to come back with nothing but lost dignity. This Pakistani beauty remained single till 2011 when she got married to Pakistani-American cardiologis S. Tariq Shahab and gave birth to her first child Ali Shahab in 2015. Here are some pictures of Reema with her family:

Rabi Pirzada to Play a Lead Role in ‘Court Marriage’

Rabi Pirzada is a Pakistani pop singer who launched her career with her first hit song dahdi kurree in 2005 which was really well received by the public. She has also worked as an actress in the past but is predominantly known for her singing. She’s come a long way since the start of her career in the Entertainment Industry and now most people know her name.

Rabi Pirzada to Play a Lead Role in ‘Court Marriage’

Rabi Pirzada will be displaying her acting skills in the film ‘Court Marriage’. She has been cast for the central character in the film. Talking to APP, Shahzad Gujjar, director of film ‘Court Marriage’, said that the shooting of this film will be started immediately after Eid-ul-Azha, adding that he will complete the film within few months.

Court Marriage will be a romantic film and we hope that it becomes a success and helps in elevating our Pakistani cinemas position. The director of the film also said that latest technology will be used in production so there will be no quality issues.

Momina Mustehsan Shuts Down Twitter Trolls!

Internet has facilitated us in countless things, among which is providing us a universal platform to voice our opinions. Our Entertainment Industry has benefitted through it by learning what the public is interested into directly from the public, promoting their projects easily to a large population and making someone a celebrity over night too.

Artists can receive feedback on their work directly thanks to social media. They can also spread any message good or bad, that they want to share with their fans, directly without the involvement of any third party.

Momina Mustehsan has used her fame and twitter to voice a lot of her opinions to the world. Recently she was included in an online feature that applauded our famous celebrities who stood up against bullying. The article went viral on social media and of course people jumped in and started taking sides. Momina Mustehsan ended up having a full on debate with a few of her followers :

Baaghi Episode 6 Review – Reality Checks

Tonight’s episode of Baaghi covered a period of more than a year in which Fauzia learned that Abid was never going to give her the freedom she needed to make her dreams come true. Her life also changed with the birth of her son because while she was busy taking care of him, Abid was busy having an affair. Even with all the rude shocks and reality checks Fauzia got in this one year, she did not resign to her fate and decided she was going to do whatever it took to make her dreams come true. Fauzia’s married life had done-to-death written all over it – a mother in law who was always complaining, a husband who was cheating on her and parents who wanted her to compromise. Just like everything else, this latest development was covered in a simple manner. Abid turned out to be a typical husband who believed that a woman’s sole purpose in life was to stay loyal to her husband and the husband had absolutely no obligations towards his wife. Gradually, Fauzia realized that all the promises Abid made to her were false.

Fauzia and her brother’s relationship was the perfect opportunity for the writer to show another side of Fauzia’s personality but unfortunately these two did not get a lot of screen time together in these 6 episodes. Tonight too the scene in which Fauzia questioned her brother about his studies was confusing because he complained that he got bad marks because Fauzia was no longer teaching him. Later on, she also helped him with a complicated subject like science. Wasn’t Fauzia supposed to be uneducated? This particular aspect is seriously confusing because 5 weeks back Fauzia’s biggest deprivation was that she never went to school and now the scenes in this and previous episode suggest that she went to school or perhaps college! This is a major loophole which leads to confusion. I guess she went to school after all and that entire conversation between her and her mother shouldn’t have been there in the first place. Also, I am wondering why someone like her was making parandas to earn a living when she could have taught children to earn a livelihood.

Baaghi Episode 6 Review - Reality Checks

Fauzia’s state of mind however was the only different aspect of tonight’s episode. For the first time Fauzia had a real conversation with herself and this aspect was covered really well. She thought about all the dreams she had, what she expected from this marriage, what could she do now to get what she always wanted and also considered her limitations. Fauzia also dreamed of a better future for her child because she did not want him to end up like her. Fauzia’s reaction to the news that her husband was cheating on her was also covered superbly. Her reaction was completely in line with her character and the fact that even with all her fearlessness at the end of the day, she was helpless was highlighted clearly.

Saba Qamar has given a phenomenal performance in this play. Her overall look and her acting is faultless. Ali Kazmi has also translated his character brilliantly on screen. The story and the screenplay however so far is average. All the men in the play have the same mindset with the exception of the Chaudhry who obviously isn’t a leading character in the play and Fauzia’s relationship with many of the characters directly linked to her hasn’t been explored properly. I have said this before but I feel the need to say this every time I watch a new episode of Baaghi; the characters are one-dimensional which is why so far Baaghi hasn’t exactly won me over. I watch every new episode of Baaghi with the hope that this episode will be the one but the overall impact of the story and the characters isn’t as powerful as one would expect from a drama serial which was promoted like it was the next big thing.

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

Quratulain Balouch Gives a Piece of Her Mind to Pseudo-Feminists!

In this day and age feminism has become a hot topic and somewhat a trend so regardless of whether one knows the meaning of it or not, they call themselves that. Many have have simply labeled themselves feminist to escape the onslaught of criticism they’d undoubtedly receive if they said otherwise.

According to the oxford dictionary, feminism is:

The advocacy of women’s rights on the ground of the equality of the sexes.

A lot of social media warriors twist and turn the meaning of the word for their own gain and sometimes even feuds are started about its meaning in different contexts.

Furthermore, we have this disease of just wanting to prove ourself right whether we are right or wrong. We want to prove the other party that we are much more intelligent than them and so we can win against them even if what we stand for is wrong.

Quratulain Balouch, the famous Pakistani singer-songwriter had enough of it and decided out to call out the bogus feminists and intellectuals in her tweet:

https://twitter.com/Quratulainb/status/902609874730835972

A lot of people weren’t happy with her tweet and voiced their opinions on the tweet:

 

 

Osman Khalid Butt Becomes Choreographer For Parchi!

Osman Khalid Butt has tried his hand at script writing as well as acting. He has established a place for himself by giving several hits in the drama industry as an actor and adorned the writer’s hat for project like Janaan. OKB will now be seen shaking a leg behind the screen as he has become a choreographer for upcoming movie Parchi starring Hareem Farooq and Ali Rehman Khan. Osman has choreographed two songs uptill now for the movie.

Osman Khalid Butt Becomes Choreographer For Parchi!

Osman Khalid Butt Becomes Choreographer For Parchi!

Osman Khalid Butt Becomes Choreographer For Parchi!

Choreography in a film needs to be done very professionally otherwise it looks choppy and the dance steps looks odd. Will Osman be able to choreograph or the steps will look like they have come out of hell? We will only know after the film will release!

 

Yakeen Ka Safar Episode 20 Review – Important Developments

After weeks of going around in circles, the story finally moved in a new direction. Khajastha’s track and Zubia’s latest discovery that Asfand is the same guy who was there when she was in the middle of the incident which changed her life for the worst forever, has altered a lot of things about this drama and has given the story a new dimension which was much needed at this point. For weeks now the focus was entirely on Asfand’s changed personality and his attitude with Zubia in particular but tonight the focus was entirely on Zubia, which was a positive change. Zubia was seen trying to do whatever she could in order to help people around her, whether it was teaching children or helping Khajastha by giving her emotional support. This went to show that Zubia wanted a life with a purpose to help individuals who were vulnerable or in need of help. Zubia has come a long way and the development in her character has been positive but tonight the viewers saw Zubia fighting her demons once again! The past which she had left far behind haunted her yet again. She thought her present might be affected once again by something she was trying so hard to forget about and move on. For the first time Asfand seemed concerned about Zubia and the preview of the next episode suggested that very soon he will also start appreciating her efforts.

Zubia has been shown as a strong girl who might not always have the confidence to speak her mind but she has some very obvious strengths which make her character likeable. Sajal Ali has been the star of the show throughout. She made me feel for her character and relate to Zubia’s feelings instantly even in those episodes when the story was progressing at a snail’s pace. Bahadur Khan’s character was introduced in detail in this episode. The scene covering Bahadur Khan’s interaction with the people he worked with could have been chopped down if it focused only the main profile of these people. The addition of “king maker” was completely forced. His profile suggested that Zubia might get herself into trouble because she is helping Khajastha and perhaps Asfand will help her in some way. I am definitely interested in finding out where this track leads to as long as it is not stretched like every other track was in the past few weeks.

Yakeen Ka Safar Episode 20 Review - Important Developments

Rehan did not get a lot of screen time in tonight’s episode but just like the past few episodes, he was shown disturbed and upset which suggests that he is realizing his mistake and if it weren’t for his wife, he would be out looking for his sister. Rehan is a weak man who is gradually learning to think for himself for a change. I am wondering if Sheema will ultimately pay for whatever she did to Zubia because if it weren’t for her, Rehan might have given Zubia some breathing space.

The relationship between Khajastha and Zubia was the highlight of tonight’s episode for many reasons. Both the actresses involved have great chemistry and even the actress playing Khajastha’s role is acting superbly. Zubia needs Khajastha in her life just as much as she needs her. Her existence gives Zubia’s life meaning. Gaiti and Zubia’s connection is also endearing even though their scene tonight could have been covered in a better manner. When Gaiti left the house she told her in laws that Zubia found out she was related to Asfand only yesterday but when she met Zubia she said she waited a week to talk to her! Also, instead of stretching the scenes covering Asfand’s state of mind, this scene should have been given more screen time.

Zubia and Asfand’s characters have a lot in common; both of them have devoted their time and energy to helping others in order to forget the tragic incidents which changed their personalities and lives forever. Their track however could have been far more interesting if they were not so repetitive, especially in the past few weeks this drama has not given us a lot to look forward to. I also feel that the viewers would have found Asfand’s character even more likeable if every now and then we actually saw or heard him talking about his actual feelings.

Overall, this episode was definitely much more interesting than the previous few episodes. The preview of the next episode also suggested that Zubia and Asfand’s relationship will finally take a new turn.

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

PS. I am covering for Zahra, who is away for maternity leave but will be back very soon ?

Sharmeen Obaid Releases Virtual Reality Series!

Two times Academy Award winner Sharmeen Obaid Chinoy has come up with a new venture now. The woman has always done a lot to promote social causes. She also was behind the idea of Pakistan’s first animated film 3 Bahadur.

Sharmeen Obaid Releases Virtual Reality Series!

Sharmeen has now released Pakistan’s first virtual reality series. The series consists of 5 parts of documentaries and will also be premiered at New York Film Festival, Tribeca TV Festival and the Future Of Story Telling. The series will show people of Pakistan who have done extraordinary work in different fields. The documentary series is named Look But With Love. Sharmeen shared on her twitter that the stories showcased in the series will be inspirational:

Sharmeen Obaid Releases Virtual Reality Series!

PEMRA Issues Notices To Morning Shows!

Morning shows have become a headache with the low quality content they air. PEMRA also has become a very useless organization as they only give out notices to channels which get back to do the stuff they were warned for. This time PEMRA issued notices to morning shows of ARY and TV One for airing indecent content. The notices were issued for airing indecent content in the morning shows. Seems like PEMRA has finally seen the inappropriate dances going on in morning shows. PEMRA said that the content does not agree with our socio-cultural norms.

PEMRA Issues Notices To Morning Shows!

PEMRA Issues Notices To Morning Shows!

Lets see for how many days will the channels abide by PEMRA’s notice because Shaadi shows can never end.

 

Mubarak Ho Beti Hui Hai Episode 20 Review – Average

So this one today was a very very average kind of an episode. There wasn’t much that happened or much that was exciting. Same old stories and issues were repeated and while this drama gives us something very interesting week after week, this time atleast, it was more of space and time filler than anything else.

The emphasis of this episode was on Amber who has decided to take a stand and drag Iqra’s husband to the courts. Then she convinced Iqra to remember some of their mother’s courage and be brave enough to take a judicial action against all that Farhan did. Saboor Aly is certainly getting better in acting with each episode and despite having the most screen time today, she did quite well.

Iqra and Anum didn’t have much role in today’s story. Iqra has finally found the courage to be able to tell her story everywhere she can turn to find justice for herself. Anum is still confused about her feelings. She confides everything with Dr Jawad and they share a a very good rapport. However, when he proposed her, her tears show that she likes him but the issue of his first wife is haunting her.

In Anila’s house, things aren’t the same. This time Ahsan has reached jail while he was gambling on the streets and Sadiq, despite all his efforts could not bail him out for which Anila is quite angry at him. Maybe it is just the character but Sabreen Hisbani constantly fails to impress as Anila. The way she is playing this role, it could be played by any xyz actress but considering Sabreen, you expect her to put life in her roles like she always does but that is not the case here.

Fareeha and Shehzad and Naheed have the same argument and it ends the same way as well ; Shehzad getting angry at not being listened to and leaving Naheed’s home.

An interesting development was the meeting of Amber and Ahsan in the jail where he is locked up and she has gone for something related to her work but they shared mutual concern for the young kid behind bars, and since they have no way of knowing eachother’s identity till their families get to know about their interaction, it may be too late already. This is one plot worth looking forward to.

Saima Noor and Sajid Hassan again topped everyone else in acting skills with effortless brilliance in their respective characters. Naheed’s dialogue, “humain bhalay kuch na milay, us ko zaroor giraftar hona chaiay” was awesome. Despite earning het livelihood in such dire circumstances all her life, she is still more concerned about honor and respect as she always has been. Sajid Hasan is also phenomenal in his illiterate mannerisms and the resignation of this fact that the boy he always wanted was never meant to be and that is why he has mellowed down so much over the years.

Next episode’s promo showed some very promising plots shaping up. Stay tuned..

 

Iqrar ul Hassan with Family In UK

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Iqrar Ul Hassan is a well known Pakistani television presenter and journalist. He has worked at the ARY news station for many years now. He started off as a newscaster at the network and now hosts a program called Sar-e-Aam where he exposes the frauds in different fields. He is a very hardworking man, as can be seen from his work but every once in a while, he needs to take a break from his hectic life and give time to his family too. Recently, he visited London with his family and enjoyed his time there. He seems to be having a great time with his adorable son and beautiful wife at different picturesque locations of the country. Here’s is a video compilation of the trip:

Zahid Ahmad with his Son!

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Celebrities are famous people that a lot of people admire and want to be like. They are usually in the public eye all the time and all their actions are closely looked into and judged. This probably brings some pressure at being parents too. Finding a balance between one’s very public career and personal life must be hard but it is necessary. Zahid Ahmad is the father of a beautiful son. He might be a celebrity to us but to him, he is just his dad. If you think the handsome actors displays his emotions like a pro in the characters that he plays then wait till you look at the photos with his son.You will find true emotions , love and affection on his face, without a trace of fakeness. Watch the video below to fall in love with Zahid even more:

Celebrities who Are Performing Hajj this Year

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Hajj is religious duty that every able-bodied Muslim (who can afford to do so) should do at least once in his or her lifetime.  Millions of Muslims from all around the world travel to Saudi Arabia every year to perform this fundamental of Islam. Many of our celebrities have performed this religious duty in the past years and this year even more are performing it, MaShaAllah. Religion is the part of everyone’s life and everyone is himself responsible for his good or bad deeds. A lot of people express shock or disbelief when a celebrity is caught doing something religious which is very wrong; only Allah knows where a person stands in His eyes. Judging a book by its cover is very wrong. Now let’s have a look at the celebrities performing Hajj this year:

Sarwat Gillani Spending Vacations in the Northern Areas of Pakistan!

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Our country Pakistan is full of natural beauty. There are so many breathtaking locations in the Northern side of the country that you can’t help but fall in love with. That part of the country is famous all around the world because of sky high mountains, lush green valleys, mighty rivers, beautiful lakes, and amazing wildlife. Actors work really hard to make us fall in love with their on-screen personas and after all their hard work they deserve some rest. Sarwat Gillani decided to spend her vacations in the northern areas of Pakistan  to relax . Watch the video below and look how beautiful Sarwat is looking in the very equally beautiful locations:

 

Why Shaista Lodhi Married Again?

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Shaista Lodhi is one of the most famous morning show hosts. She has been leading a very public life for many years. Shaista went through a very difficult time in her personal life when she got divorced from her first husband. Shaista then got married to her cousin and for the first time she shared the reason and situations that lead her to that position:

Ayesha Gulalai’s House!

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Every one knows about the scandal that came up in Pakistan’s political scene when Ayesha Gulalai made some allegations on  PTI Chairman Imran Khan. She was seen on every talk show and was a constant part of all news channels. Here is an inside view of Ayesha’s house. Have a look at the video to get an inside view:

Chaiwala’s Latest Shoot For Destination!

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Arshad Khan aka Chaiwala is the true example how powerful social media is. Arshad was clicked while making chai in Islamabad by a photographer. The picture went viral within seconds as people found him very handsome. From there he started getting modelling offers and did photoshoots, music videos and even walked the ramp during fashion week. Here is a latest shoot for destination:

Arij Fatyma’s Baraat!

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Arij Fatyma is a very beautiful actress of our drama industry. She was missing from our screens for a short time and then came back with Hiddat and Yaar e Bewafa. The actress has entered the most important phase of her life recently. She has tied the knot to her fiance and looked gorgeous throughout the ceremonies. Here is the video from Arij’s baraat where she is seen spotting a beautiful combination red and green lehenga:

I.P.P.A Awards Nominations!

IIPA Awards will be the first destination award event which will acknowledge the Pakistan’s film, music, TV, fashion and sports industry. The awards will be given on the performances based on the year 2016. IPPA will take place in London on 17th of September. The show will be broadcasted on HUM TV. Following are the nominations for the awards:

Films:

Best Actor: 

  • Yasir Hussain (Lahore Se Aagey)
  • Shehryar Munawar Siddiqui (Ho Mann Jahan)
  • Fahad Mustafa (Actor In Law)
  • Bilal Ashraf (Janaan)

Best Actress:

  • Saba Qamar (Lahore Se Aagey)
  • Mehwish Hayat (Actor In Law)
  • Mahira Khan (Ho Mann Jahan)
  • Armeena Rana Khan (Janaan)

Best Director:

  • Noor Bukhari (Ishq Positive)
  • Wajahat Rauf (Lahore Se Aagey)
  • Nabeel Qureshi (Actor In Law)
  • Asim Raza (Ho Mann Jahan)
  • Azfar Jafri (Janaan)

Best Film 2016:

  • Lahore Se Aagey
  • Janaan
  • Ho Mann Jahan
  • Actor In Law

Best Supporting Actor/Actress 2016:

  • Sonya Jehan (Ho Mann Jahan)
  • Om Puri (Actor In Law)
  • Behroze Sabzwari (Lahore Se Aagey)
  • Ali Rehman (Janaan)

Dramas:

Best Actor TV Serial 2016:

  • Meekal Zulfiqar (Sang e Mar Mar)
  • Syed Jibran (Noor-e-Zindagi)
  • Humayun Saeed (Dillagi)
  • Hamza Ali Abbasi (Mann Mayal)
  • Ahsan Khan (Udaari)

Best Actress TV Serial 2016:

  • Kubra Khan (Sang e Mar Mar)
  • Mehwish Hayat (Dillagi)
  • Maya Ali (Mann Mayal)
  • Urwa Hocane (Udaari)
  • Ayesha Khan (Noor-e-Zindagi)

Best Director TV Serial:

  • Saife Hassan (Sang e Mar Mar)
  • Siraj ul Haq (Noor e Zindagi)
  • Nadeem Baig (Dillagi)
  • Mohammad Ehteshamuddin (Udaari)
  • Haseeb Hassan (Mann Mayal)

Best Supporting Actor/Actress TV Serial:

  • Anum Tanveer (Noor-e-Zindagi)
  • Sonya Hussyn (Nazo)
  • Saba Hameed (Dillagi)
  • Gohar Rasheed (Mann Mayal)
  • Farhan Saeed (Udaari)
  • Bushra Ansari (Udaari)

Best Singer Male/Female 2016:

  • Rahat Fateh Ali Khan (Khudaya)
  • Qurutulain Baloch (OST Mann Mayal)
  • Hadiqa Kiani (OST Udaari)
  • Asrar (Shakar Wandaan Re)

Best TV Serial:

  • Sang e Mar Mar (HUM TV)
  • Udaari (HUM TV)
  • Noor-e-Zindagi (GEO TV)
  • Mann Mayal (HUM TV)
  • Dillagi (ARY)

Fashion:

Best Designer Couture:

  • Saira Rizwan
  • Umar Sayeed
  • Nomi Ansari
  • Faraz Manan
  • Elan
  • Ali Xeeshan

Best Designer Lawn:

  • Sana Safinaz
  • House of ittehad
  • Gul Ahmed
  • Asim Jofa

Best Model 2016:

  • Sunita Marshal
  • Noor e Bhatti
  • Neha Ahmed
  • Amna Babar
  • Alyzeh Gabol

Best Morning Show:

  • Sanam Jung
  • Nida Yasir
  • Maria Wasti
  • Faysal Qureshi

IPPA Style Icon Of The Year Female 2016:

  • Nausheen Shah
  • Sana Bucha
  • Mawra Hocane
  • Humaima Malik
  • Ayesha Omer

IPPA Style Icon Of The Year Male 2016:

  • HSY
  • Hamza Ali Abbasi
  • Fawad Khan
  • Ali Zafar

 

Mujhay Jeenay Doh Teasers Out!

Mujhay Jeenay Do will air on Urdu 1. It is another drama on a social issue. It will showcase the vice of child marriage prevailing in our society. The play is written by Shahid Nizami and is directed by Angeline Malik. The cast includes Hania Amir, Gohar Rasheed, Nadia Jameel among other actors. Watch the teasers below:

https://www.facebook.com/MujhayJeenayDoh/videos/1509415722438157/

https://www.facebook.com/MujhayJeenayDoh/videos/1724610657842448/

https://www.facebook.com/MujhayJeenayDoh/videos/1724588694511311/

Will Mujhay Jeenay Do succeed to raise another social stigma like Udaari? We will know this when the drama will air!

 

 

PNJ’s Star Studded Premier & Praises from Mahira, Aisha!

Punjab Nahi Jaungi is to release this Eid, on September 1st. The film had its premiere yesterday at  Nueplex Cinema in Karachi. A lot of celebrities of our Entertainment Industry attended the event and some even had very nice things to say about the movie.

Mahira showed her love for the film and its cast by posting these tweets:

A simple post didn’t sum up her love for the film so she resorted to expressing her emotions using a gif and captioning it “ wah khagga Saab! Wah! And khaleel Sb’s dialogues.”

Aisha Khan was also impressed by Punjab Nahi Jaungi and not only posted pictures with her fellow stars at the premier but also informed her fans that the film is a “Must Watch”:

Wondering how the rest of the stars looked at the premier?

Sanam Saeed:

PNJ's Star Studded Premier & Praises from Mahira, Aisha! Ahmad Ali Butt with his wife:

PNJ's Star Studded Premier & Praises from Mahira, Aisha!Aijaz Aslam:

PNJ's Star Studded Premier & Praises from Mahira, Aisha!

Muneeb Butt, Aiman Khan and Minal Khan:

PNJ's Star Studded Premier & Praises from Mahira, Aisha!

Ayesha Khan:

PNJ's Star Studded Premier & Praises from Mahira, Aisha!

 Mehwish Hayat, Fahad Mustafa and Humayun Saeed:

 

PNJ's Star Studded Premier & Praises from Mahira, Aisha! Fatima Khan, Urwa Hocane and Mawra Hocane:

PNJ's Star Studded Premier & Praises from Mahira, Aisha!

Humayun Saeed with his wife and sister-in-law:

PNJ's Star Studded Premier & Praises from Mahira, Aisha!

Mahira Khan:

PNJ's Star Studded Premier & Praises from Mahira, Aisha!

Mehwish Hayat:

PNJ's Star Studded Premier & Praises from Mahira, Aisha!

Shehroz Sabzwari and Syra Shehroz:

PNJ's Star Studded Premier & Praises from Mahira, Aisha!

Frieha Altaf:

PNJ's Star Studded Premier & Praises from Mahira, Aisha!

Urwa Hocane:

PNJ's Star Studded Premier & Praises from Mahira, Aisha!

Sadaf Kanwal’s Birthday Bash!

Sadaf Kanwal has made quite a name for herself in the fashion industry. She has also made her film debut this year with Balu Mahi. Sadaf has modeled for all the prominent Pakistani brands and designers of the Pakistan Fashion scene. Sadaf was born on 29th August,1993 and turned 24 this year. She celebrated her birthday with friends from the fashion industry including Nomi Ansari, Fouzia Aman, Sadia Ghaffar and Sonya Hussyn. Here are pictures from the celebration:

Sadaf Kanwal's Birthday Bash!

Sadaf Kanwal's Birthday Bash!

Sadaf Kanwal's Birthday Bash!

Sadaf Kanwal's Birthday Bash!

Sadaf Kanwal's Birthday Bash!

Sadaf Kanwal's Birthday Bash!

Sadaf Kanwal's Birthday Bash!

Sadaf Kanwal's Birthday Bash!

Sadaf Kanwal's Birthday Bash!

We wish a very happy birthday to Sadaf Kanwal!

Faysal Qureshi & Sana Qureshi Celebrate their 7th Wedding Anniversary!

Faysal Qureshi got married for the third time in 2010 and has been living a happy married life since, MaShaAllah. He first got married at the age of 18 but after three years of marriage divorced his first wife. He has one daughter from his first wife named “Hanish Qureshi” who still lives with him. At age 24,his marital status changed from single to married again.However, that marriage didn’t last long and the couple had a divorce just a few months after the marriage.

Sana Qureshi, however, seems to be the true love of Faysal’s life. The happy couple celebrated their 7th wedding anniversary yesterday and look delighted in each other’s company. Faysal’s daughter seems to be enjoying her time too in the pictures that were taken at the celebrations and found their way to the internet:

Faysal Qureshi & Sana Qureshi Celebrate their 7th Wedding Anniversary!

Faysal Qureshi & Sana Qureshi Celebrate their 7th Wedding Anniversary!

Faysal Qureshi & Sana Qureshi Celebrate their 7th Wedding Anniversary!

Faysal Qureshi & Sana Qureshi Celebrate their 7th Wedding Anniversary!

Faysal Qureshi & Sana Qureshi Celebrate their 7th Wedding Anniversary!

Farhan Saeed Performed On Pakistan Day Parade In NYC!

August comes with the colours of green and white for Pakistanis all over the world. We Pakistanis celebrate the Independence Day on 14th August and different ceremonies are held by people from all spheres of life. Pakistanis abroad also celebrate by conducting different ceremonies. This year Pakistan Day Parade was held in Long Island New York. Armeena Khan also attended the parade. Farhan Saeed performed there infront of a huge crowd comprising of overseas Pakistanis. Saeed as usual rocked the scene. Here are some pictures of his gig:

Farhan Saeed Performed On Pakistan Day Parade In NYC!

Farhan Saeed Performed On Pakistan Day Parade In NYC!

Farhan Saeed Performed On Pakistan Day Parade In NYC!

Farhan Saeed Performed On Pakistan Day Parade In NYC!

Farhan Saeed Performed On Pakistan Day Parade In NYC!

While Urwa is gearing up for her films, Farhan too is busy being a rockstar!

Ali Zafar to Perform with Ayushmann Khurrana in Dubai!

Ali Zafar is the one of the A listed stars of Pakistan Entertainment Industry. He has a massive fanbase that not only consists of Pakistanis but Indians too. He has worked in both the countries for both music and acting and has managed to charm his way into the hearts of the audiences in both the countries.

Ayushmann Khurrana is India’s talented actor-singer who will be performing with our Pakistani rockstar in Dubai on October 27 for an MTV Unplugged gig at the Dubai Tennis Stadium.

MTV Unplugged is a TV series showcasing many popular musical artists usually playing acoustic instruments. The songs featured on the show are mostly officially released earlier by the artists.

According to gulfnews.com the two are expected to perform solo for 90 minutes each before jamming in together as the grand finale of the show.

South Africa, Malaysia and Singapore are the countries these two artists will be touring over the next few months. We wish both the artists best of luck for the gig, and hope that Ali will make Pakistan proud as always.

These days Ali Zafar is gracing our screens with his coke Studio 10 performance. Don’t know what I am talking about?

Zaid Ali Responds To Haters With Sarcasm!

Zaid Ali Tahir, the famous Internet comedian is a one happy man these days. Zaid got married recently and informed about his big day to his fans on social media. He also posted his pictures along with his wife. People mostly congratulated him and gave best wishes to the couple but some people went on saying nasty stuff about Zaid’s wife’s looks. Some found her very young while others were complaining about her being simple on her big day. Some of the comments were like:

Zaid Ali Responds To Haters With Sarcasm! Zaid Ali Responds To Haters With Sarcasm! Zaid has finally replied to the haters with a perfect answer and tweeted about how useless people’s scrutiny of his wife is:

Zaid Ali Responds To Haters With Sarcasm!

Zaid surely knows how to slam haters with his quick wit and sarcasm. He has also pointed out a bitter reality of our society that how people become reckless and comment on others without considering that the other person could get hurt. Zaid has given a befitting reply to all the people who were needlessly targeting his wife. People should always know limits while commenting on others. We wish Zaid and his beautiful wife a happy married life ahead of them!

 

Alif Allah Aur Insaan Episode 19 – Brilliant As Usual!

This episode had some important developments to its credit and even after 19 weeks, the drama has enough substance to go on for a few more weeks while keeping the viewers interested and engaged, unlike many other dramas which tend to slow down and drag after 13 weeks or so. The most interesting aspect of this drama is that some of the negative characters are more intriguing than the positive ones. For instance, even though Nazneen does not have a single good quality in her but she is the lifeline of this show and she is the one who always plays a major role in moving the story to another direction. Shahzaib’s character is likeable without a shadow of doubt and you definitely feel for him but his character is controlled by the decisions made by other people in the drama therefore it does not have the same impact which Nazneen’s character has. Also, Shahzaib’s character is more predictable whereas with Nazneen you have no idea what she will do next. Having said that, it is good to see Mikaal Zulfiqar play such roles in two dramas back to back after a long time since he has been seen playing the role of a failed husband way too many times in the recent past. Also, Kubra Khan is playing a negative character for the first time. Nazneen’s character is not negative because she is not abiding by the rules set for her but the methods she chooses to get what she wants are all wrong. She could have taken Shahzaib into confidence before entering into nikkah with him but on the contrary she is still bent on making him look bad by forcing him into leaving her. She knows he is too decent to tell everyone what actually happened which makes it easy for Nazneen to manipulate him.

Alif Allah Aur Insaan Episode 19 - Brilliant As Usual!

Reena begum is also another such character which has tons of surprises in store and is constantly growing. In this episode Rina Begum went from feeling guilty subconsciously and regretting her decision to basking in the glory of achieving more than her predecessor did. Right now she feels like the world revolves around her and there is no turning back for her. The fact that she had absolutely no idea what was in the contract she signed suggested that Nawazish Ali might be using her. Chaman Begum’s constant reminders about the reality of the life Reena Begum was now living, fell on deaf ears since she feels that she is in control of her life now and nothing can ever go wrong. Nazneen and Rina Begum’s characters have a lot in common; both of them will go to any length to get what they want. Also, they put their own desires before everything else and they fail to see where they are going wrong. Although their backgrounds are poles apart yet their personalities couldn’t have been more similar. Ushna Shah was absolutely phenomenal before she took charge of everything. For the first time for weeks, she gave a performance which was unlike any other she has given so far in her career but for the past few episodes and even in this episode there were times when she could have underplayed her character. Also, I feel that someone from her background does not pick up a refined accent this easily no matter how desperate they are to transform themselves.

Baba Jee and Shahzaib’s conversation yet again was beautifully written and translated on screen flawlessly. The connection between these two has been portrayed so well by Qavi Khan sb and Mikaal Zulfiqar. Baba Jee always knew what Shahzaib was getting himself into but he never stopped him perhaps because he wants him to learn few things himself and maybe because he knew that he shouldn’t stop him from going ahead with something his heart desired. Whatever Baba Jee said today and the calm expressions on his face suggested that he also knew that things will ultimately work out in Shahzaib’s favor. I am waiting to find out how that is going to happen. Basit was shown facing problems as well. Right now his character has been relegated to the background because the focus is entirely on whatever Nazneen is doing to turn this track around.

Alif Allah Aur Insaan Episode 19 - Brilliant As Usual!

Overall, this was another brilliant episode of a drama which continues to give you a lot to look forward to. The timeline however was confusing because Reena’s Begum’s track and dialogues like ” hamari shohrat asmano ko choo rahi hei” “is maheinay ek mujra kiya hei” suggested that at least few months had passed since Reena Begum signed the contract but Shahzaib and Nazneen’s track suggested that they had been married only for a few days. Other than that, everything about this episode was picture perfect. Right now Nazneen and Shahzaib’s track is definitely more enticing than Reena Begum’s track unlike before when I was tuning into this drama only to watch Reena Begum’s story. The director and writer of this drama in particular deserve tons of appreciation for giving the viewers something different, entertaining and well put together to watch. Am I the only one who is missing Shamu? He hasn’t been getting a lot of screen time lately.

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

PS. I am covering for Zahra, who is away for maternity leave but will be back very soon :)

What Message did Nida Yasir & her Brother give to their Mother on her Birthday?

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Mothers are a blessing in our life and showing them how important they are to us is something we all should do. Mothers are the emotional backbones of every family. They provide the holding place for everyone’s feelings and do their best to keep us away from harm’s way. No love is as unconditional as a love of a mother for her children. It is mothers who teach teach us how to be a functioning adult. If they hadn’t done their job then we wouldn’t be making through the modern world at all. Nida Yasir and her brother acknowledged the importance of their mother in their life by writing very sweet, very heartfelt messages for her on her birthday. Watch the video below to learn what is it that they wrote and who’s messaged did Nida’s mother prefer: