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Will Fawad Khan Star In New Indian Show By BBC?

BBC is making a TV series based on the 1993 best selling novel ‘A Suitable Boy’, about four Indian families and with a no white actor cast, the audiences couldn’t help but think of handsome hunk Fawad Khan.

While no official statements have been made till now, LiveMint.com has listed down the actors who’ll be perfect for the 8-part series and the hearthrob tops the list for us. Fawad Khan has already proved his mettle with Pakistani dramas Daastaan, Humsafar and Bollywood movies Khoobsurat and Kapoor & Sons.

A Suitable Boy is set in post-partition India. The novel follows the story of four families over a period of 18 months, and centers on Mrs. Rupa Mehra’s efforts to arrange the marriage of her younger daughter, Lata, to a “suitable boy”.

The screenwriter for the series will be Andrew Davies, and Fawad will surely be the perfect choice for one of Lata’s suitors!

When Mahira Khan was not let go off easily in India so, why should we let you go off so easily? – An Immigration Officer Told Sara Khan

Sara Khan is a known television personality in India; after performances in soaps such as Bedaai and Susral Simar Ka, the actress became a fan favourite across the borders. Recently, she appeared in a high rated Pakistani drama, Beykhudi which allowed her to create a fan following on this side of the border too.

“Working culture is different. A few though yet major differences are there. Over there they don’t believe in creating sets at all. Every location is a real location. The makeup is also very natural. It doesn’t feel as if it is some shoot happening but like a real life thing, it’s so natural. After working in Pakistan I realised that realism is very important. The real incidents that they focus on are executed well in their shows,” said Sara speaking to Pinkvilla.

“I have met so any people out there who love India for its beauty and culture. They love Bollywood. In their cinema halls, most of our Bollywood movies run while on their TV sets, our shows are always playing.”

When asked if she faced problems in Pakistan, Sara replied, “I never faced any tension or stress at work. You know, my producers out there were very considerate considering I was the only Indian out there. I got more respect because I was an Indian.”

She then shared her unpleasant experience with an immigration officer and shared that the officer said, “When Mahira Khan was not let go off easily in India and was deported from the Indian airport at Delhi, so why should we let you go off so easily.”

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Any message to fans from both India and Pakistan?

“That was the only incident that happened at the immigration counter, else nowhere did I face any kind of comparison or was held against the happening with Mahira Khan in India. In fact, outside, they all took every care of me. You know, I have been going to Pakistan for 6-7 months. This is my second show out there. The way we were unaware about a lot of things and relied on news channels, similarly, over there, people weren’t aware of the scenario faced by Mahira Khan and Fawad in detail. They too relied on news channels. I used to travel after 15 days to both the countries and see that things were pretty normal here and there as well,” she added.

When asked if she has any message for fans from both India and Pakistan?
Sara responded, “The fans who really want the talent on board in both countries, I want to thank them for supporting talent and to those who think ill about both the countries, please understand first and then comment on anything.”

Nimra Khan’s Engagement Pictures

Pakistani actress Nimra Khan skyrocketed to fame with television play Khawab Tabeer on PTV, and since then we have only seen her accomplish more.

However, after her tragic accident in 2014, the actress was bedridden, but she did not let this setback stand in her way!

Nimra recently appeared in Hum Tv’s Choti Si Zindagi and is also seen in drama serial ‘Meherban’ airing on A-plus. Last month, the actress got engaged to Waleed, who is not associated with the entertainment industry.

Here are the pictures from Nimra’s big day:

Nimra Khan's Engagement Pictures

Nimra Khan's Engagement Pictures

Nimra Khan's Engagement Pictures

Nimra Khan's Engagement Pictures

Munkir Episode 12 & 13 Reviews – Cringe-worthy!

Ohkay so, these two episodes of Munkir were boring & cringe worthy. All of a sudden the drama has taken the very typical turn where everything in it is about ‘Shaadi’ which didn’t happen after a lot of ‘Barbaadi’. The characters are hardly making any sense & the story is so pathetic that it can make you cringe, even if you ain’t paying attention to it. I watched these two episodes in less than 30 minutes & I am still cringing, so imagine the level of cringing of those who must’ve watched these two episodes from the beginning till end! Did I say these two episodes were cringe-worthy? Like seriously cringe-worthy?

All of a sudden, two grown up individuals Runa & Zain took a role of toddlers because that’s how their family members were treating them. Before this entire Daadi death fiasco, they both were treated as adults who knew the right & wrong & were capable of taking their own decisions but now, looks like their family members have deprived them of their decision making power because they believe they are incapable! The focus of these two episodes was on Zain’s marriage & how his mother & sisters blackmailed him, convinced him, pushed him & forced him to get married. Zain couldn’t keep up so he gave in. There was a lot of usage of taveez, wazaif & what not that made this possible, which left me baffled at the writer’s approach like what was he trying to sell here!?!

Rania is not on talking terms with Runa & I most certainly don’t get why, may be I didn’t pick that detail up because I am mostly forwarding the scenes that bore me, or may be they didn’t bother establishing the grounds for it. Runa was heard saying ‘apne hi ghar mai mujrim ban gai hoon’, which again I didn’t think made any sense because all of a sudden her father has become an overly protective father who is pampering Runa like she is an infant or an underweight newborn, so how has she become a mujrim? I don’t really understand why Jamshed has become this Jala Kata Jamshed who keeps on taunting Rania for behaving like Runa’s step mother, like that’s rich especially when it is coming from a father who had no idea if his only daughter Runa had her Nikkah the other night or not. Not sure what makes Jamshed think that Rania is responsible for everything that Runa is going through because if there was one person who supported Runa & stood by her through thick & thin, it was Rania & I don’t blame her because obviously she feels cheated for what Runa madam put her through!

Where is Gulrez by the way? May be the writer forgot to write some scenes for him or the director forgot to shoot those scenes that had him, like I find it ridiculous that Gulrez was used to call Runa & Zain’s marriage off where he abducted her & after that he is nowhere to be seen. Like this must be the 4th episode where he hasn’t made an appearance, so what was the fuss about & why did he abduct Runa in the first place when he didn’t even confess his love to her or didn’t even explain the reasons behind this move of his?

I find Majid’s character annoying, like even though he makes sense but the way he speaks about Runa as if he has done a thesis on her is so funny. He speaks about Runa as if she is some sweet, innocent Allah Ta’allah ki gaye, who has no idea why she came into this world. Majid keeps on brain-feeding Zain about her & he is making it hard for Zain to move on in his life, whereas when it comes to Runa, for her the entire engagement with Zain is like water under the bridge, that is why in a jiffy she decided to move to London, but Zain on the other hand is sulking really hard! Anjum continues to be annoying too where now she was forcing Runa to get back on talking terms with Zain, like seriously? Can someone please throw her out of my TV?

This drama isn’t making any sense whatsoever, not really sure what the writer was thinking (or not) while writing the script of this drama & what was his purpose behind showing a story like this? The preview made me cringe a bit more because Majid, who hardly has met Runa was now telling Zain that she was waiting for him? How does Majid know all this, like how well does he know Runa to be speaking with so much of surety about her? Please share your thoughts!

Keep Supporting,
Cheers,
Zahra Mirza.

Sammi Episode 15 Review – Intense & Meaningful

Sammi has gradually won me over completely and I find myself talking (raving) about this play every time I have a discussion with anyone at all about Pakistani dramas. There are many reasons why Sammi holds a special place in my heart but the most important reason is that this drama focuses entirely on the issues which it aims to highlight, there isn’t a single track in the story which is there for “commercial reasons”, there is no forced love story and most importantly even without glamour this drama manages to make you look forward to it every single week. Sammi proves that a well thought out script which is executed skillfully will engage and educate the viewers even if there is no glamour involved. Although we have seen many of the actors in this drama serial playing a lot of different roles in their career but some of these actors are being seen in the most unusual and challenging roles of their career. Adnan Siddiqui is one such actor who is very often seen playing roles different from that of Rashid yet he nailed every single expression especially in tonight’s episode and I have to say that for me he was the star of the show tonight. I love the way the writer is showing the gradual development in his character, the reasons behind this change are also very convincing and logical. Madiha Rizvi is another actress who is more often seen playing important supporting roles but she always gives every role her best and this time around too she has done complete justice to her character. Even the child actor playing the chota chaudhry impresses you with his acting every time.

Sammi Episode 15 Review - Intense & Meaningful

Like every other episode of Sammi, this one too covered all the tracks in the story flawlessly. I really appreciate the fact that Sammi’s content has substance and there is substantial development in every episode. Sammi’s mother’s conscience did not allow her to let Waqas kill her. This went to show that while she was okay with giving Sammi away as vanni, she could not see her getting killed like that. Zarina also for the first time questioned the way her son was being treated and decided to draw a line! The way she looked at Salima suggested that whatever she was planning involved Salima as well, I am waiting to find out what her plan is. Gradually all these people who have slave mentality are questioning the way things are whether it is Rashid, Zarina or even Sammi’s mother.

Rehan Sheikh was absolutely remarkable as the Chaudhry who cannot get enough of belittling people and torturing them mentally. His character is etched-out flawlessly and he has owned it completely right from the get go. His dialogues clearly highlight the mentality of all such people who think they own other human beings and are so convinced that they are invincible. Although Chaudhrani is seen giving other people lectures on morality, the truth is that she is just as selfish as the Chaudhry. She is always looking out for her own interests and although a strong woman like her could do a lot more with all her wisdom especially because she knows the difference between right and wrong she is another person who is part of this system. I am waiting to see if her character will also go in a different direction in the upcoming episodes. Right now she is trying to instigate Rashid to kill Chaudhry.

Naheed’s track took another interesting and meaningful turn with this episode. I particularly liked her conversation with the doctor because it also had a strong message. The part about announcing the nikkah and keeping the copy of the nikkah nama was once again a message which was put forward in a subtle yet impactful manner.

Chandni’s scene was intense, now that she is all alone and she knows she is partially responsible for her son’s death, will she help Sammi in some way in the future or is this going to be the end of her track? I am waiting to find out.

Although this entire episode was intense and impactful but the last scene was the best! Loved the way it was directed and Adnan Siddiqui’s expressions were faultless. The preview of the next episode suggested that there might be hope for Sammi after all. Can’t wait to find out what happens next!

Do share your thoughts about this episode.

“We must come together and fight for the rights of abused children,” Shares Ahsan Khan

Ahsan Khan is a name that is synonymous with versatile acting and unique projects. He fits into every role assigned, and his performance in Udaari won him 3 accolades this year. The actor who continues towards making a difference in the world took up a challenging role in Udaari and nailed it.

He recently won Hum Award for his performance in the high rated drama. However, Yasir Hussain’s child molestation joke at the ceremony caused an uproar in the media.

Speaking to The Express Tribune, the Udaari actor said, “I urge people to channel their emotions towards addressing the problem of child abuse in Pakistan. The real tragedy is not a few flippant jokes; it is the sad fact that every day, more than 11 children in Pakistan report sexual abuse. The number of reports made is unacceptably high but, sadly, the actual number of children abused each day is much higher. “We must come together and fight for the rights of abused children not just in Pakistan but also all over the world.”

As the crowd stood up to give us a standing ovation, I was very happy, supremely grateful and incredibly emotional; yet I knew the accolades were not for me. People were celebrating an era in which Pakistan has built up the courage needed to bring unpleasant, troublesome and inconvenient issues to the forefront. Thanks to Udaari, a topic heretofore hidden and taboo, was discussed in homes all across Pakistan and all over the world. The team of Udaari took a risk and acted with tremendous courage when they undertook the project. As I accept the accolades and awards, I salute each and every person associated with Udaari. These are brave, courageous and daring people. I love them. I respect them. And I believe in them. These awards – and I am immensely grateful for them – are prizes not for Ahsan Khan but a veritable recognition of the tremendous courage that made Udaari possible. #uddari#saynotochildabuse#humtv#humawsrds#bestactor#bestactorinanegativerole#paaimtiaz#zebo#respect

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“It takes a lot of courage to address problems that have, heretofore, been conveniently swept under the rug. I salute Hum TV for having had the courage to bring the subject of child abuse to mainstream television and each and every member of the cast and crew of Udaari for being part of a truly monumental project that was Pakistani media’s first significant step towards addressing the evil of child abuse,” he added.

“Performing such intense scenes was the most difficult part, I had always known and felt about child abuse facts, but only after reading the script and getting into the character I realized how disturbing the whole process was. There were times when I had sleepless nights just thinking about the abused children,” he stated. “In the beginning I didn’t realise the agony and pain until I actually met the victims and abused children whom gave me the shivers, thinking it would be nightmare if my own kids ever go through this turmoil”.

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“I could feel the agony and vengeance then,” he said. “People would stop me in markets and ask ‘Aap ney kyun itna gandaaa role kya, ayenda mat karna’ and the worst would be

‘Nafrat hogai hai aap say, dil karta hai aap ko maaaren’. I would ask myself whether I had made a mistake in my career by choosing this character but as they say intentions matter and my intention was that even if I could change one life, the purpose would be served and I will be able to live in contentment and satisfaction.”

“Some of my co-actors called me child abuser, not realising how it could affect my personality. But, I wanted to send the message across, and today when I have won three awards in a row, I feel proud as this was not about me. It was about the taboo which we have to break and spread child abuse awareness,” he said.

Imran Khan & Jemima’s Whatsapp Convo Proves They’re Still Good Friends

Imran Khan, former cricketer, chairman of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf and the man currently pushing the PMLN government to inquire into the Panama leaks, surely takes time off for his family. Imran Khan and ex-wife Jemima Khan were once the power couple we all adored. They tied the knot in 1995 and parted ways in 2004.

Imran Khan & Jemima's Whatsapp Convo Proves They're Still Good Friends

Recently, Jemima Khan posted a screenshot of her Whatsapp conversation with Imran Khan, where she’s sharing Faceapped photos of their younger son Kasim as a girl, and we couldn’t help but adore them once again!

Unfun. #BoredonaSaturdaynight #FaceApp

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Jemima usually shares pictures of her kids with their father Imran Khan

Pak v England #ladsatlords photo credit @UmmeH_99

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Hunks in the Himalayas (come home soon – london’s boring without you) #Vicariousholidaying

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Pakistani Government To Unveil Film Policy 2017 Soon

Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting Maryam Aurangzeb has revealed that the federal government will unveil Film Policy 2017 soon.

Addressing a press conference on Saturday, the minister said that the aim is to revive the film industry and benefit the artists’ community.

“It will not be like a switch on or switch off that will fix all issues instantly. It will have its implementation time as well. I am trying to keep this policy very straight forward or two to three pages of policy or some bullet points which can make a difference at all level,” she said.

“It will not be some research document that will just have words and words as it should have actions.”

“This policy might not in its first stage address to all. I am just looking at short-term multiplier impact including provision of equipment and tax relief,” she added.

The government of Pakistan is determined to revive film industry in the country and is taking a major initiative to form a policy.

“Working in India isn’t a big deal but going to India aur apni aukaat se bahar hojana, that’s not right,” Says Reema

There’s a lot of stigma attached to celebrities who are or were once part of Pakistan’s entertainment industry and it cannot be easily brushed off. The actress who appeared in numerous films, performed at Lux Style Awards this year and stole our hearts. In an interview with Instep, Reema spoke about her performance, response, the career in Pakistan and India.

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“People kept asking me why I had disappeared for five years, after getting married,” she began. “I tell them that for five years I was living in a family that had no connection to the showbiz world. It’s not easy to win the trust of people who have no connection with showbiz. Firstly, you have to make your place, then you have to understand them and make them understand you. So it took me five years to gain the trust of my in-laws. They also gave me the confidence that I can do whatever I want; there are no restrictions because now they know me well.”

“When I came to Karachi this time, Sheroo (Hassan Sheheryar Yasin) and Unilever contacted me and I couldn’t say no to HSY,” she continued. “We are old friends and he’s an extraordinary person. He’s a designer, anchor, a good friend. I just couldn’t say no to him.”

“People have really praised me in all the articles I’ve read so far,” she said, visibly relieved. “I sent my husband the video and links to the articles. He replied, saying ‘I know that my Ree is different and I’m so proud of you.’ His approval was the biggest award for me. And I’m also very grateful to all the journalists who wrote so beautifully and appreciated my efforts because of which I got so much encouragement from my family.”

What would have happened had the reviews had been negative?
“Then things would have been very difficult for me. Maybe it would have been the last performance of my life.”

So what had Reema been up to for the last five years?
“If you look at the history of showbiz, you’ll find very few stars who get married outside the industry and are given so much respect,” she explained. “People outside showbiz very silently get married to actresses and you’ll see that years will go by and you will never see those actresses again. Because either they go as second wives, or in secret marriages. My experience was completely different. It was an arranged marriage. Secondly, I married a man who wasn’t married before and had no children. I married at the peak of my career. To take such a decision was not easy but it was the best decision.”

“In America I was offered a series from America Abroad Media, called Reema Ka Amreeka,” she continued. “It was the first year of my marriage and I convinced my husband that it’s a huge opportunity and I’ll get to see and learn a lot. It required a lot of travel. He allowed me.”

“I got a chance to attend Republican and Democratic conventions; I met President Obama. I got the chance to interview senators and congressman like Dan Burton. I interviewed Sherry Rehman and Hussain Haqqani and got a chance to hear their point of view on our foreign policies. It was a very mixed sort of a program, which went on air in several countries.”

Reema’s Amreeka went down well and in 2014 the AMA gave her an award. She made a speech in front of a huge audience, including dignitaries from the Pentagon, she shared. This was an award that even Aamir Khan had received.

#ReemaKhan with her husband at #HumAwards ??

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“That was a good start for me,” Reema reminisced. “I came to Pakistan then and did two very small modeling assignments; they were lawn ads. And then very silently, I went back without making any public appearances. During this time, I got TV and film offers but I kept apologizing and turning them down. In 2014, I got pregnant. I was excited to be a mother. I was enjoying life as a wife and a daughter in law but when I became a mother, that was an out of this world feeling that I cannot describe. I had a healthy son and my life started revolving around him.”

“When my son turned two, I celebrated his first birthday in Pakistan,” she narrated. “I met Shaan, Gulam Mohiuddin, Zeba, Babra jee, Anjuman jee. They all said the same thing; they told me to get back to work. I told them that my son was too young.”

How difficult was it for Reema to give up a life of financial independence and stardom?
“I’m extremely passionate about everything I do but I don’t use my patience easily,” she acknowledged. “When I got married, I had a 3 crore contract with Geo News; they had signed exclusively with me. I was going to get 15 to 18 lakhs every month. For two years, this was going to be my fixed income. I had a very strong association with Unilever; I had done the most number of Lux commercials. During my time, since 1992 till 2013, I was the ambassador for Lux. It was an exclusive contract for their regional campaign. In 1997, there was an ad in which Juhi Chawla and Raveena Tandon were there from India and Meera jee and I were from Pakistan.”

Loved wearing @mariahassanali At HumAwards! ✨

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What was it like meeting Meera after so long? Meera made a very bold, gold and glamorous appearance at the Lux Style Awards and she was seen chatting with Reema.
“I’ve met her on and off. She always finds me somehow. Somebody asked me to describe her and I said she is an innocent girl. Unko maafi hai. There are some people who know how to be in showbiz, how to stay relevant and how to stay in the news and Meera jee knows how to do that. I never get angry at anything she says. There were instances when she would say things about me but I would never respond because I like everything about her.”

Reema was part of Lollywood at its peak and then there was a gap where we saw nothing. Now the industry is reviving again. How did she feel about the new films?

“Some people go abroad and get degrees in films,”
she replied, “but experience teaches you something which degrees do not. From the age of 15 till now, I’ve learnt so much because I’ve worked with the top directors and I’ve learnt that the most important thing is screenplay. Nowadays, you see a lack of screenplay in films. The big screen needs depth and a tempo. Nowadays the scenes in our films just go on and on and on. That’s the tempo of television, not film. But something is better than nothing. There was a time when nothing was happening and now we have something so we should appreciate it. It’s a very healthy thing. You should give positive criticism so that people can work on their mistakes.”

Thank you @rubyshakel for this Beautiful Dress for #LuxStyleAwards!

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“When people talk about the old days, purana sau din naya nau din,” she continued. “That’s why those films used to stay in theatres for two years and nowadays films only last for two weeks. It is a great thing that films are being made but I would like to say that when TV people make films, they should seek help from the film people and try to benefit from their expertise. They might not speak English like them but they have experience and knowledge. They know what the demand of the big screen is. 99 per cent of old school directors can’t speak fluent English but they have the sense of theatre, of the 35 mm, which is why they were so successful. Directors today speak fluent English but don’t have that experience.”

Have you seen any films yet?
“I watched Asim’s film (Ho Mann Jahan) and I watched Bin Roye. They were both good but were very slow and lacked screenplay. That said, I’m glad that today a lot of people have the opportunity to make films and they’re keeping cinema alive.”

What else does the film industry need to do to improve, I asked, bringing up the growth of Bollywood.
“The Indian film industry has expanded a lot; they’re ruling the world. Raj Kapoor set the pace for them when he went to Russia and Europe and distributed their films for free and set the foundations for his film. They still give their songs and films for free so that people get a sense of their culture and lifestyle. It becomes an addiction.”

At #SadiaSalman's Birthday at Tuscany Courtyard.

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“Today our population is mostly made up of the youth, this is a great thing for us,” she continued. “But I’m so sorry, does our youth know who Babra is? Who Waheed Murad is? They’ll know the name but they won’t even recognize their faces. I honestly have experienced this. Why? Why don’t our channels play old films? There is no archive or studio for our old films. No place where we’ve preserved the work of our seniors. Even today, Raj Kapoor, Amitabh, Shammi Kapoor films are being watched on Indian channels. We have nothing like that here.”

Reema was offered several opportunities to work in India but she was one of the few people who refused.
“Working in India isn’t a big deal but going to India aur apni aukaat se bahar hojana, that’s not right,” she said passionately. “When you come back to your own country and demand a ridiculous sum of money, that’s not right. The reason I never worked there is that the day the Hindu fundamentalist stands up, woh doodh se makhi ki tarha utha ke phenk dega. And that’s what happened.”

“I am saddened by what happened with Fawad and Mahira,” she continued. “But you should prepare yourself when going to India that you will be asked to leave any day. There are good and bad people everywhere. There are some welcoming people and there are such conservative people who will never endorse any Pakistani cricketer/ singer/ actor. You see, Nestle signed Sania Mirza in Pakistan. Name one Pakistani who India has signed for their endorsements.”

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Why do we allow Bollywood stars for our ads then?
“This pinches me a lot as well! We’re so patriotic but then why don’t we ever show patriotism? There should be a cohesion between our words and deeds. That’s why our country doesn’t succeed the way it should. Because we have too much corruption in ever sector. The day we fix ourselves, no power in the world can beat us.”

Was she planning to enter politics?
“No way. I have gotten lots of political offers from all parties. I’ve met all the politicians but I personally have no interest.”

Which party did she feel would save Pakistan?
“No party will save Pakistanis; only the awaam can save themselves. Till we don’t respect ourselves and our country, nothing will happen. People ask me, who has the biggest hand in your success, and I said ‘Reema’. If I lose from myself, nobody in this world can make me succeed.”

“I’m constantly working on myself instead of comparing my life to others,” she said. “Our culture is lost somewhere. I live in DC and I feel the community there, those Pakistanis are more patriotic and keeping our culture alive more than those living in Pakistan. We always have to speak English. Are you only considered educated if you speak English? I had to speak in English at the LSAs even though I wanted to speak in Urdu. Don’t forget your own clothes and language. Our bloggers are to be blamed as well. They’ll make fun of women who’ll wear shalwar kameez by saying ‘Oh, it looks like she’s come to a shaadi!”

“Last year I attended an awards show and my friends convinced me to wear a yellow Asim Jofa gown on the red carpet . I felt so uncomfortable. People were criticizing my clothes. I knew it because I could feel it myself. So I went backstage and changed into Sheroo’s sherwani and wore a dupatta with it. People should do what feels natural to them. In our time, everything was genuine. We had no Botox, no photoshop, no hair extensions. Today everything looks very glamourous but isn’t genuine. What they say isn’t genuine. I’m not saying that everyone is like that but the majority is.”

What is your plan to return as an actor, director, producer?
“I intend to do that but I need some time; maybe six months to a year. My son is very young right now. But when he grows up and I get the permission from my husband, then I will see. My husband is very supportive. Definitely, I would love to.”

What about Angels Within, the film she was apparently working on?
“Angels Within is a documentary film,” Reema explained. “It’s not a commercial feature film. It’s about physicians and doctors who are serving without considering races and cultures. My aim is to now interview international celebrities along with our own,” she concluded, with an eye on the future.

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“I want to be such an anchor that I’m considered amongst the ranks of Moin Akhtar or Anwar Maqsood sahab. Internationally, I want to be amongst the ranks of Oprah Winfrey. I really admire her and look up to her a lot. I want to be on that level. I’m in talks with a TV channel right now and if that works out then I’ll start from Pakistan and then my effort is to interview the Canadian Prime Mister or the likes of Michelle Obama. And they won’t just be interviews, there will be a lesson in them as well.”

Wouldn’t she be interested in interviewing Donald Trump?
“I think that’s one man who’s out of my league,” she laughed, before signing off.

Kenwood’s Latest Ad Receives Severe Backlash, Here’s How The Audience Reacted!

Kenwood’s latest advertisement featuring Nawazuddin Siddiqui has raised a storm in the teacup! Kenwood has been receiving major backlash on the concept of ‘dhulai’ in their latest washing machine advertisement. While some laughed at it, the others criticised it for normalising domestic violence.

Kenwood's Latest Ad Receives Severe Backlash, Here's How The Audience Reacted!

Kenwood's Latest Ad Receives Severe Backlash, Here's How The Audience Reacted!

Kenwood's Latest Ad Receives Severe Backlash, Here's How The Audience Reacted!

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Humaima Malick Gains 20 KG For Maula Jatt 2?

The hot and happening, Humaima Malick was last seen in her Pakistani movie, Dekh Magar Pyaar Se. Next, in line, the starlet has Maula Jatt 2 opposite Hamza Ali Abbasi that is soon to hit the cinemas. Where she goes, she makes heads turn and jaws drop.

Sugar, spice and everything nice ? #humaimamalick @chanelofficial @armani @zara

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However, the actress has been seen gaining some weight over the past few weeks. According to local media, Bilal Lashari has directed Humaima to gain a whopping 20 kilogrammes for his upcoming movie ‘Maula Jatt 2’.

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The report also states that Humaima started eating desi food, in order to gain weight! Apparently, this is quite a task for the DMPS actress and she is having a difficult time with it!

Mohabbat Tumse Nafrat Hai Episode 5 Review – Lackluster

The first episode of Mohabbat Tumse Nafrat Hai was mind-blowing, the second one was entertaining and made me inquisitive, the third one was somewhat interesting, the fourth episode had its good and bad points and this fifth episode was strictly okay. So far, the writer and the director in particular have failed to give the viewers the kind of screenplay which would keep them glued to their television screens. The personality traits of the main leads are being revealed bit by bit therefore the viewers need a lot of patience to sit through this one. Mohabbat Tumse Nafrat Hai hasn’t really taken off just yet, I hope that it will eventually become more interesting. The ever-present sad background score in this episode and added melodrama even in situations where it wasn’t needed made some of the scenes difficult to connect to because the emotions seemed forced. Such scenes also give a depressing feel to the drama even though right now the story is not very serious or depressing. The actress playing Maheen’s mother is a complete misfit in the role and Jia’s track is unappealing at the moment. I am a big fan of Khalil-ur-Rehman Qamar’s dialogues but somehow the way some of these dialogues were delivered in tonight’s episode was disappointing and some of the philosophical bits didn’t quite fit in.

The entire situation which eventually lead to Ami begum opening Waqar’s sling was interesting but it wasn’t directed skillfully. Eventually when Waqar started bleeding, the scene was difficult to watch but at the same time it was quite realistic. The viewers found out more about Waqar’s character in this episode; he does not believe in falling in love because apparently people in England don’t have the time to fall in love! Waqar is westernized and very different from rest of his family. Maheen felt sorry for Waqar for the first time and was genuinely disturbed after the incident but even then she did not forgive him. Gulrez appeared in the first 5 minutes of this episode wanting to talk to Maheen but he never made it to her room. Later on, his conversation with Waqar revealed a great deal about his personality and the differences in their personalities. They are like two opposite sides of the pole. This episode clearly showed that Waqar has absolutely no feelings for Maheen just yet. I am glad the foxy is out of the picture for now and I am pretty sure it was used to show Gulrez’s personality; he gets attached to things and then it is very difficult for him to let go. Shehzad sheikh was definitely a great choice for playing this role.

Mohabbat Tumse Nafrat Hai Episode 5 Review - Lackluster

Neelam’s visit to the mazar and the flashback scene once again showed what effect Maheen’s refusal could have on Gulrez and how concerned Neelam was for him. Honestly speaking now after watching these 3 episodes, I am thinking, it would have been so much better if the first episode was different and we started from the present! I find myself continuously assuming things which isn’t always fun especially because naturally it will take weeks for the whole story to be revealed.

This episode should have ended with Gulrez finally telling Maheen how he felt about her instead of Jia’s scene with her father! Am I the only one who isn’t interested in Jia’s track at all? I find her terribly annoying so far. As a whole, the magic that I was expecting from this episode and even from the previous one was completely absent.

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

Nawazuddin Siddiqui In Kenwood’s TVC

Nawazuddin Siddiqui is one of those actors who always manage to surprise you.

The actor is on top of his game right now. He has appeared in another Kenwood commercial and this time it’s for Kenwood’s Washing Machine. He has been cast in a Pakistani television commercial for the third time and is impressive as always.

People’s Reaction To Qandeel Baloch’s Upcoming Biopic

Saba Qamar recently confirmed in an interview that she was going to be playing the role of Qandeel Baloch in an upcoming biopic which will tell the story of the deceased. The biopic promises to be an “extraordinary story of an ordinary girl”. Urdu1 also made a biopic based on the life of fighter pilot Marium Mukhtiar few months back. Nina Kashif who is at the helm of affairs believes in doing something out of the ordinary but this time around her attempt to do so isn’t being welcomed by the general public for many reasons.

People's Reaction To Qandeel Baloch's Upcoming Biopic

Firstly, most people think that Qandeel Baloch wasn’t a victim of honor killing therefore saying that this was the story of a girl who was killed in the name of honor is wrong. Honor killing was used as an excuse to hide the actual cause behind her murder. Secondly, people are saying that Qandeel Baloch’s life was not exactly heroic therefore glorifying someone who was not a hero in their life is wrong. Although Saba Qamar said that the makers were not going to glorify her but then why make a biopic if they think that she does not deserve to be glorified? Thirdly, people are questioning if the reason for this biopic is that controversial content gets more ratings because there are many more inspirational personalities like Abdul Sattar Edhi, Amjad Sabri and Junaid Jamshed who recently died so why can’t the people at the helm of affairs highlight their life instead of that of Qandeel Baloch? Also, let’s not forget Mashal Khan whose story and tragic end deserves more attention.

The news of this biopic has already started debate all over social media and does make you wonder about the real reason behind this project, especially when such big names like Umera Ahmed, Saba Qamar and Surmed Sultan Khoosat are associated with it.

Here are some of the comments which show how people are reacting to this news!

People's Reaction To Qandeel Baloch's Upcoming Biopic

People's Reaction To Qandeel Baloch's Upcoming Biopic

People's Reaction To Qandeel Baloch's Upcoming Biopic

People's Reaction To Qandeel Baloch's Upcoming Biopic

People's Reaction To Qandeel Baloch's Upcoming Biopic

People's Reaction To Qandeel Baloch's Upcoming Biopic

People's Reaction To Qandeel Baloch's Upcoming Biopic

People's Reaction To Qandeel Baloch's Upcoming Biopic

People's Reaction To Qandeel Baloch's Upcoming Biopic

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Guess Who’ll Be Hosting Geo TV’s Ramzan Transmission?

Geo has just announced its special Ramadan transmission for 2017. Titled ‘Dil Dil Ramzan’, the transmission will air throughout the holy month of Ramadan.

Rumour has it, versatile actors Bushra Ansari and Nouman Ijaz will be hosting the show.

Guess Who'll Be Hosting Geo TV's Ramzan Transmission?

The transmission will air during Seher and Iftar. Online registration for the show will begin soon.

Shahid Afridi Reveals The Most Unfriendly Indian Cricketer

Shahid Khan Afridi, also famously known as Lala and Boom Boom Afridi has remained one of the most popular cricketers, not only in Pakistan but all over the world.

Life has No remote, Get up and change it yourself. #gym #WorkHard #Training #nevergiveup

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In a column for ICC, Afridi writes “highly entertaining match between the two traditional rivals, who have a rich cricketing history between them.”

“Contrary to popular belief, India and Pakistan players get along very well. Of course, there are exceptions like Gautam Gambhir, who dare I say isn’t the friendliest.” Afridi wrote in the column. “We are unlikely to be found together at a coffee shop anytime soon.”

“We had a heated exchange on the field some years ago and it made headlines all over the world. While I have moved on in life as I feel these things are part and parcel of the game, Gautam for some reason can’t get over it. Good luck to him!”

“While Gautam is clearly an exception, I have enjoyed excellent relationships with Yuvraj Singh, Zaheer Khan and Harbhajan Singh. The three are one of my best mates and we have some wonderful memories together from the times when both the sides used to play and tour each other on a regular basis.”

In 2007, Afridi and Gambhir had an argument during an ODI match hosted in Kanpur.

I’m Going To Be Playing Qandeel Baloch In A Biopic, Confirms Saba Qamar

The Hindi Medium actress, Saba Qamar is riding high on the horse of success. She has appeared in a number of television shows and advertisements in Pakistan. The starlet will be back on our TV screens with a new project called Baaghi, where she will play the role of late social media sensation Qandeel Baloch.

I'm Going To Be Playing Qandeel Baloch In A Biopic, Confirms Saba Qamar

“I am going to be playing Qandeel Baloch in a biopic,” Saba reveals to Images. “I have cut my hair in order to play her,” says Saba. “It’s going to be exciting.”

The biopic is a Paragon Production, produced by Nina Kashif, General Manager of Urdu1.

“We want to tell Qandeel’s story in a very sensitive way,”
says Nina. “We do not want to glorify her nor do we want her to look pitiful. She was a victim of honor killing and this is what we will particularly be highlighting. The story has been written by Shazia Khan, the screenplay is by Umera Ahmed and Farooq Rind will be directing.”

Besides Saba in the lead role, the cast also includes Sarmad Khoosat, Ali Kazmi and Osman Khalid Butt.

On the sets of ? #sabaqamar #Khi #characterrole #biopic #megaproject

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When asked how does Saba feel about playing Qandeel, a figure who divided opinion with her social media presence?

“An actor is not defined by boundaries and I am not afraid at all,” Saba says “Qandeel was a victim and a fighter and somebody needs to tell her story. She was a woman who went from place to place trying to find work for herself. She tried to work in transport, read devotional naats on TV but wherever she went, she was misused by people. It was only much later that she chose to make videos on the Internet. And she did all this and earned money and used it to support her family. Her family didn’t have any problems taking money from her but they felt that it was all right to turn around and kill her in the name of honor.”

“Qandeel represented the double standards that exist in our society,” continues Saba. “She had the courage to expose how two-faced people could be. There were many people that condemned her in the name of religion but tell me, doesn’t religion tell us to abide by many things? How can we choose to selectively follow what we find comfortable and attack anybody who tries to break free from the norms that we choose to set.”

Work hard in silence,let success make the noise! #sabaqamar #characterrole #Biopic #khi #rebel

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“I am so proud that I ventured out of my country with a ‘dhang ki (decent) film’. Of course, I was excited to be working opposite Irrfan, but I didn’t feel the urge to scream ‘Oh my god!’ or behave like a fan-girl. If he’s an actor then so am I. Having said this, he is an incredible actor and has tremendous screen presence. There would be absolute flurry on the set when he was about to arrive. He used to be very amused by my nonchalance and called me Bindaas.”

“I saw the movie and it has the makings of a complete hit. While watching the first-half, I laughed several times. During the second-half, I cried. I am looking forward to its release.”

“Let them follow,” shrugs Saba. “Everyone has to die someday. I’d rather die after doing something worthwhile.”

This Pakistani Actress Admits She Took 5 Whitening Injections

Celebrities nowadays are in a race to reach the heights of success in the glamour industry. And many of them usually go for cosmetic surgeries or whitening injections for the same. However, none of them ever had the guts to accept the fact, but this actress decided to share it with the nation that she took five whitening injections!

Complexion Transformation Of Pakistani Celebrities!

We all know that celebrities love cosmetic surgeries and fair complexions. Many celebrities have time and again considered various treatments to get fair complexion. Here are a few celebrities who left us all shocked with their transformation!

Titlee Episode 16 Review – Interesting!

Although there has been no character development in this play at all in all these weeks but even then all the characters have their own charm. I was however hoping that the story will take a different turn from here but it seems like this is going to be one of those dramas in which the person responsible for putting everyone through hell will be getting away with a lot more than we thought she would be. After watching this episode and the preview of the next one, I have very little hope now that Nayla will ever learn her lesson. Apart from characters which are very interesting and situations which are realistic and easy to connect to, I really like the way this drama has been directed. I love how the director makes sure that in critical situations everyone’s reaction is covered by focusing on the expressions and not relying on dialogues all the times.

Ahmed’s parents are turning out to be my most favorite characters because they are one of a kind. It is refreshing watching in laws who will do anything to make their son’s marriage work even though their daughter in law has tested their patience more than once. They do not compromise because they are naive but they do so because they believe in going out of their way to make relationships last. It shows how they were brought up and what a different perspective they have of life. They are not vengeful or egoistic. There are times when they get annoyed, impatient or disappointed but their priorities never change. I loved Abid Ali’s expressions when Ahmed’s daughter asked him if he was going to stay with them forever. Ahmed’s reaction to the whole situation is realistic as well and completely in line with his character. He is a loving and caring human being but he finds it really hard to live with someone like Naila for obvious reasons.

Titlee Episode 16 Review - Interesting!

Naila clearly wanted Ahmed to stay with her but just like always she was not willing to change her attitude at all. Naila has always used Ahmed and she still does not even like or respect him after all these years which is why it is very difficult for her to make compromises. It is funny how Naila always sleeps peacefully and enjoys her outings no matter what is going on in her life, she puts her own pleasure before everything else. There is no room for other people in her life unless all these people do everything according to her terms and conditions.

I really enjoyed watching this episode as well, it was entertaining, well directed and all the actors fit perfectly in their respective roles. The preview of the next episode suggested that Naila will fall for Emad Irfani’s character – he is the perfect candidate, very good looking! Naila has been shown as a shallow person for whom looks are more important than anything else and she has clearly not “moved on” yet! She is still looking for her prince charming even though she is married and has two kids! I am waiting to find out how the story unfolds in the upcoming episodes. I doubt that Naila’s character will change now therefore it remains to be seen how she will ultimately pay for all these blunders and for taking people who love her for granted.

Do share your views about this episode.

You All Have To See Mawra Hocane’s Beautiful Speech For Urwa & Farhan’s Best Couple Award

Urwa Hocane and Farhan Saeed won the Best Couple Award at Hum Awards this year. However, the couple was not present at the event to accept their award.

Urwa Hocane’s younger bubbly sister Mawra accepted the best couple award on their behalf, and we must say we loved the acceptance speech. The girl blew us away with the heartfelt speech which has been creating an uproar on the internet.

While accepting the award, the Sammi starlet said, “It’s not just what meets the eye. They’re not just good-looking together but I have seen them give each other immense respect, love, and encouragement for whatever they do.”

She adds, “Thank you for inspiring me! You guys are relationship goals!”

Listen to Mawra’s complete speech at the Hum Awards 2017.

Urwa Hocane and Farhan Saeed had a grand fairy-tale wedding in 2016.

Indian Film Festival Cancelled Over Participation Of Pakistani Actors

The first edition of Indian Film Festival and Awards of Australia (IFFAA), which was supposed to take place from 7-13 May, has been cancelled.

Several Pakistani celebrities including Humayun Saeed, Imran Abbas, Hareem Farooq, Ali Azmat and former Pakistani Censor Board chief Fakhr Alam were supposed to attend the Indian Film Festival and Awards of Australia (IFFAA) in Australia.

Turns out that visiting Bollywood celebrities were reluctant over sharing the stage with artistes from Pakistan and Indian community in Australia was also against the participation of Pakistani film stars at the event. All in all, the event has been cancelled due to terror threats received over the participation of Pakistani celebrities.

Festival director Vvikas Paul says, “I have received threats from vested interest groups and was worried about the security of my celebrity guests, myself, sponsors and my team. So, we have decided to defer it.”

“We will hold the festival when relations between the two countries improve,” he added.

Momina Mustehsan Reveals The Inside Scoop On Her Breakup!

The Afreen Afreen star, Momina Mustehsan has opened up about her broken engagement with U.S banker Ali Naqvi a various time! However, in a recent interview with Khaleej Times, the lady revealed details of what actually went down memory lane.

#HUMAwards2017 ? ? @zuriador ? @goldbyreamamalik

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“I got engaged because both the families wanted it. My fiance and I didn’t even know each other well around that time.”

Momina got engaged to Ali only two and a half weeks after they met for the very first time.

The grass only appears to be greener on the other side. ? @thrupolaroids

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“We were open to the idea of knowing each other better. That’s why we did not want the news of the engagement to reach out to the public.”

She further added that she had to release an official statement after a picture from the engagement went insanely viral on social media.

“I had to come out and give an official statement because there had been a lot of fake accounts that suggested that it was a still from a TVC shoot!”

When cake is life ??? #CousinsBridalShower ? @itsbisma

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But she reveals that the media coverage on her broken engagement news was pretty harsh.

“It was as if they were rubbing it in my face. The good thing that came out of this was that a lot of young girls, who had gone through a similar setback, wrote to me, admiring the way I had conducted myself during this time.”

Madiha Imam Shines In ‘Dear Maya’ Trailer!

Pakistani Vj turned actress Madiha Imam is all set to make her Bollywood debut with ‘Dear Maya’. The film stars Madiha along with veteran actress Monisha Koirala in pivotal roles.

The story revolves around Anna and Ira, two young happy go lucky girls who try to change the life of Maya devi, a woman who hasn’t stepped out of her house for 20 years. Madiha Imam shines and makes her presence felt in the 2 minutes 53 seconds long intense trailer.

Written and directed by Sunaina Bhatnagar, ‘Dear Maya’ has been produced by Sandeep Leyzell and Shobhna Yadav under the banner of Bake My Cake Films. It is slated to release on June 2, 2017.

Watch the trailer here:

Sarwat Gillani & Fahad Mirza’s Baby Shower Pictures

Popular actors Sarwat Gillani and Fahad Mirza are expecting their second baby and they’re leaving no stone unturned to celebrate their joy. Sarwat Gillani has many popular dramas under her belt and husband Fahad Mirza is a successful surgeon.

Have a look at the adorable pictures of Sarwat Gillani’s baby shower:

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Sarwat Gillani & Fahad Mirza's Baby Shower Pictures

Sarwat Gillani & Fahad Mirza's Baby Shower Pictures

Sarwat Gillani & Fahad Mirza's Baby Shower Pictures

Sarwat Gillani & Fahad Mirza's Baby Shower Pictures

Nazr e Bad Episode 29 & 30 Review – Thoroughly Disappointing!

Ohkay so, first things first, I will congratulate the team of Nazr e Bad for reaching the 30 episode mark, but I don’t say it because I actually intend to praise their work or their approach, I am saying this with sheer sarcasm because this is what they wanted to achieve & they did it, without even bothering if things were making sense or not or if the story had the charm that it used to have in the beginning or not! I really feel so disappointed with this rating-hungry & profit-generating approach of our drama makers where they just set their minds to a certain number of episodes & then do everything in their might to reach it, without even bothering if the essence of the drama is intact or not. Every single week I tune to Nazr e Bad expecting it to be better thinking that the team of this drama might restore my faith in it but I am disappointed every single time because no, at this point, I think all they care about is dragging the drama & stretching it like a chewing gum, even if the story is making any sense or not!

Last week, when they showed a police officer in the preview who had the documents of Parvez & Aneesa’s contract marriage with him, I thought that will be the end of Parvez & that policeman will do everything to give him the punishment that he deserves but sadly, he was just another pawn, another character added to drag the drama & push the ending further. They have time & again thrown in so many characters that were so not needed but it has been made clear that they are just using these short-lived characters to stretch the drama so that they can buy themselves some time to throw in more episodes. First Aneesa, then Do Muh Wala Baba, now this Police Officer & in this episode, they spoke about some Islamic Scholar who will rescue Parvez, so I think this drama won’t be ending before 40 episodes!

So, Shazia’s sister died & in stead of crying buckets over her sister’s death & in stead of cursing herself for being the reason behind her sister’s death, Shazia being a low-life that she is, was more worried about Parvez & was thinking about ways to rescue his sorry existence. Seriously, every time I see that worry-stricken face of Shazia, I cringe so hard because she is lifeless, absolutely lifeless, a girl who has zero direction in life & has no purpose whatsoever. Shazia’s fixation with Parvez is sickening & puke-worthy. Also, I am not sure why she loves to spend time with Do Muh Wala Baba, like any sane girl in her right state of mind would run at the sight of him but she chooses to be around him & take care of him like his servant, well what else can you expect from a girl of her caliber who has no purpose in life whatsoever. Also, not sure why does she visit Do Muh Wala Baba so often, may be out of sheer boredom, she has assigned herself as his makeup artist, that is why she visits him everyday & stays there till midnight just in case he needs some touch ups, because other than that there’s no reason for her to be around him!

To be honest, the sympathy that I had for Nusrat’s character all this while ended in these two episodes. Firstly, I hate her helpless-sober attitude, because even Allah doesn’t help those who don’t want to help themselves & another reason being her baseless lectures to Maham on how she should do everything to save her marriage by staying quiet & ignoring Almas’s jadu tona too because according to Nusrat, even if they were sinners & what not, they were Maham’s family, like seriously! That entire conversation was so off-putting & it somehow showcased the thought process of the writer where he was trying to justify Almas & Parvez’s deeds by highlighting the fact that people can & should show acceptance to these types of family members who are involved in these kinds of things, because hey by the end of the day, they’re a family & you can’t just hate them for who they are! Wow!!!

I just didn’t understand why Nusrat was riling up at Maham just because she spoke to Almas directly & tried to show her a mirror by mentioning her wrongdoings. Seriously, it was Nusrat who brain-fed Maham all her life against Almas being the one with Nazr e Bad & now that Maham has herself spotted Almas doing some weird rituals, Nusrat wants to shush Maham up? Why!!!???!!! To be honest, in the scene where Almas was hitting Nusrat, I was actually feeling this weird kind of satisfaction because Nusrat has turned herself into a doormat, so it doesn’t matter who treats her in what way because she is ready to accept any sort of treatment since she is a bechari, a sober, a crier, so why not!!!

The entire story that Parvez tried to sell in front of Maham about this ‘saya’ was so bizarre & what’s even more bizarre was that Maham actually bought it. Maham’s character has derailed completely & she doesn’t make much sense anyways. Maham is being used as a beautiful show-piece who adds visual pleasure to the eyes because other than that, her character has no personality, has no stand, has no brains & has nothing going for her. In my opinion, Shazia as stupid as she might be, is far better than Maham because she at least has a thought process even if it revolves around a stinky human being like Parvez but still, she has set her mind to something, unlike Maham who is unable to sort out the mess of her life!

Parvez is not ready to give up on black magic because he lied to Maham & then he contacted his friend to bring him some assignments where he could make money to give it to the police officer. I am not too sure what the writer is trying to portray by showing Parvez in a dire situation, it’s like he is clarifying Parvez’s image that he himself doesn’t want to do black magic now but just because the police officer asked him for money, he has no other choice than to resort to it, like seriously? I am amazed (read sick) at the way the writer is trying to clarify Parvez’s image & how he is trying to justify the things Parvez does or has done till date. The introduction of the new character who will set Parvez free in the upcoming episodes also seems like a writer’s attempt to renew Parvez’s character where he will turn him into a completely new, sin-free & black-magic free person who would’ve never wronged anyone in life & who will now lead a happy nappy life with his lady love Maham!!! The way the characters have been added & different situations have been shown, it looks like the writer is trying hard to make the viewers forget everything that Parvez has done so far, like he wants to fizzle out the memories of Parvez’s wrongdoings, so that in the end when he will turn Parvez into a hero, people won’t remember what he actually did in the beginning!

The latest happenings in Nazr e Bad reminded me of Mohabbat Aag Si, where it turned into a wreck too & the ending that the villain got was totally unconvincing that even after destroying peace of her family members, the character of Apa died a peaceful death that too in the state of Sajda. I am sure this is exactly what the writer will do with Parvez’s character too where he will turn him into a completely innocent soul who will bid farewell to his black magic, will be forgiven everything that he has done & will have a happy ending. My hopes in this drama have shattered completely, like I was expecting that by this stage they will at least show that Maham found out about who Parvez was & what he has done but the way the writer has turned her character into a bholi majj (innocent cow), I am sure that will never happen & she will live happily ever after with her lawn suits that Parvez will buy for her with his haram ki kamai! Also, writer ne Nusrat ke through mohar to laga hi di hai ke 2 shadiyaan toot gain to Maham pe zindagi bhar ka ilzaam aa jayega, so I am sure she will stay married to Parvez till the end! Well done writer! Please share your thoughts!

Keep Supporting,
Cheers,
Zahra Mirza.

Model Slips Twice During A Fashion Show!

Wardrobe malfunctions and other unfortunate incidents at fashion shows are quite common. Recently, a fashion was held in Multan to showcase the spring collection, however, one of the models fell twice on the ramp. The model fell once while walking the ramp and tried to walk for the second time without the heels, but failed again!

Momal Sheikh’s Son Wants A Brother & Nida Yasir’s Reaction Is A Must Watch!

Nida Yasir is one of the most popular morning show hosts. Her show is loved by Pakistani ladies in particular. Recently, a guest at her show, who took all our attention is Momal Sheikh’s cute son and you all have to see Nida’s funny reaction as the kid says something sweet.

Bol TV Suspended: Celebrities React To The Ban

The suspension of BOL Tv has created an uproar on social media and #bolkobolnaydo has been trending on twitter. PEMRA suspended BOL News’ license yesterday and all the ‘Bol people’ are speaking out in support of the channel.

The channel’s license was denied on the World Press Freedom Day and the general public is supporting the channel.

Amir Liaquat, came out in support of the channel to explain real reasons behind BOL’s suspension. He stated that while the world was celebrating the ‘World Press Freedom Day’, BOL was suspended on the same day which shows the true face of ‘Pemra’.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1y9xe_8O9eY

Hamza Ali Abbasi also spoke against the suspension:

Veena Malik added her two cents:

Imran Abbas Finally Opens Up About His Picture With Nargis Fakhri!

Remember when chocolate boy Imran Abbas’ picture with Nargis Fakhri went viral on social media? Seems like, the internet is still not at peace.

Rumours we abuzz that the actors were dating and Nargis was swift to state that she did not even know who Imran Abbas was! The actress also called Imran a ‘nobody’.

Finally, the Khuda aur Mohabbat star, opened up and cleared the air. Speaking to DNA India, Imran Abbas said,

“It was just one of those throwback pictures which I shared on my social media with Nargis and the dancing crew since the crew sent it to me a few days ago and wanted it to be shared.”

He further added,

“The other snap, which was a collage, was also from the same campaign shared more than a year ago, for a local brand which I did in Dubai.”

“Everyone who works with me deserves respect and they all have a share in my memories so I keep sharing pics with my colleagues, co-stars, team/crew and even technicians. So there’s nothing to be highlighted about my friendship with Nargis”

Pemra Rolls Out A Set Of Rules For Pakistani Dramas, Morning Shows & Ramzan Transmissions To Follow

After banning Jalwa Tv for showing vulgar content, Pemra is now setting new rules to be followed by Pakistani dramas, morning shows and Ramzan transmission. The watchdog, Pemra is finally putting an end to all the controversies on Pakistani television.

Here are the rules for dramas:

Morning shows:

Ramzan Transmissions:

Recently, Pemra fined Hum TV for showing a disputable Telefilm. Along with that, a cartoon on Nickelodeon was also banned for showing inappropriate content.

Noor Bukhari & Wali Hamid’s Divorce Case Just Got Ugly

Noor Bukhari’s divorce from singer Wali Hamid came as a shocking news. However, their divorce case is taking an ugly turn now. Last night, the actress attended an event for her new venture ‘Guzray Pal’ at a local hotel in Lahore, and Wali Hamid showed up uninvited.

According to Samaa news, Noor Bukhari was furious to see Wali around and demanded his instant departure from the venue. The hotel management tried to intervene and resolve the dispute but Noor forced Wali to leave.

The actress was heard saying to her husband,

“Why did you come to the event? You and I have no relation now.”

Speaking to media personnel outside, Wali said that it was a personal issue hence he would not talk to the media about it.

“It is a personal issue and I have never talked about my personal problems with the media. She (Noor) is still my wife,” he said.

While Noor adressed the media and spoke about her divorce and disturbed personal life.

Noor addresses the media and talks about her recent divorce and personal life. Live and let live? #NoorBukhari

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Mehrunisa V Lub U’s Teaser Is Out

Urdu 1 pictures are all set to bring yet another blockbuster, ‘Mehrunisa V Lub U’ featuring Danish Taimoor and debutante Sana Javed. Mehrunisa V Lub U has just dropped its teaser trailer and it is packed with loads of embraces, romance with action and drama.

From Sarso k Kheth (mustard fields), majestic rivers to Danish Taimoor and Sana Javaid’s striking chemistry; the teaser is oozing with the essence of a masala film.

Directed by Yasir Nawaz, and produced under the banner of YNH films, Mehrunisa V Lub U will hit cinemas on Eid ul Fitr this year.

Yakeen Ka Safar Episode 03 Review – Realistic Portrayal of Reality!

Ohkay so, this episode of Yakeen Ka Safar was detailed & slow but in a good way. I like the fact that the director is taking things slow by giving us an in-depth view into every situation while still making a lot of progress. While watching this episode, my eyes stayed glued to the screen because of the phenomenal performances with which all the actors have brought life to their characters & I must say, the writer & the director should take a bow for such a convincing portrayal of harsh realities.

So, Noori despite being told not to, decided to unveil the culprit & unfortunately for her, he happens to be the son of local politician who obviously has power, authority & resources. In that entire scene, what I loved the most was the little supporter that Noori had. It was heart-warming to see that where this sort of courage & support should’ve come to Noori by her parents, especially her mother, her younger brother had faith in Noori & he was ready to fight for her. I must say the child artist added so much of warmth & honesty in that scene which was filled with negativity that was being spread by the policemen. They surely shed a light on the fact how insensitive policemen can get with the rape victims where in stead of inquiring about what the girl went through, they become self-proclaimed judges who deem it as their moral right to point fingers at a girl’s character because in their ‘mardana’ mind, a man can never be wrong & if a girl gets violated physically, it is only because she had a loose character!

Zubiya was finding it hard to pick up the pieces after her mother has left. I loved how they showcased that in the absence of a mother, how the home becomes a house where there was no one to welcome Zubiya or place food in front of her. I loved those little shots where they showed how Zubiya had to fetch her lunch herself & sat there in seclusion only with her mother’s memories.

Sheema in my opinion got a lot of coverage in this episode & I hope in the coming episodes, we don’t get to see her much because honestly speaking, there’s nothing new or different to her that I would want to see. Sheema took a day to turn into a typical bhabhi who obviously is showing her true colors because she is not happy with the current situation. Sheema is not only ungrateful but she is someone who doesn’t know what it is like to be content in life. She has everything going for her, she has a husband, a son, a luxurious lifestyle but just because she has a father in law who is authoritative & treats her husband like an employee at work, she is unhappy. The way Rehan smiled at her was something sweet like at least he understands his wife’s perspective & has a laid back attitude when it comes to her because he knows her complaints are never ending. To be honest, I don’t mind Sheema’s character & attitude, but yes, I will when she will start creating problems for Zubiya. With Sheema being so dominating & controlling, I am not sure how long Rehan will be able to keep up with his support & sympathy that he feels for Zubiya because Sheema is constantly trying to draw his attention away from his little sister. Rehan is quite submissive, which is not a bad thing but in general, he is failing to draw a line & maintaining a balance which definitely will affect Zubiya in the future.

At least Rehan showed that he was considerate towards Zubiya’s feelings when he told her that she should’ve asked for her college fee from her & not Khalil but then again, Zubiya was forced to remind him that he wasn’t there when she was looking forward to talk to him. I must say, even though this character is quite annoying, I enjoy watching Khalil’s scenes, like I find myself laughing during his scenes because Ehtashamuddin has portrayed this character so realistically. I must say, Khalil has quite a lot of nakhras when it comes to food & even though he may not say it, his wife took good care of him because of which he has developed such taste buds & now when she is no more, even he is finding it hard to adjust to new people taking care of his basic needs. I liked the exchange of words that happened between Sheema & Khalil, like he is well aware of everything that happens under his roof & not only that, he is well aware of everyone’s nature, that is why he knew that Sheema had her sights on her mother in law’s gold, which he made sure to get it back from her possession!

Well, Jahangir’s mother thinks he is a bacha & he was seeking maafi for his ghalti. LOL! Kya bacha hai aur kya ghalti hai aur kya uski maafi thi. To be honest, they have perfectly highlighted how power & authority can turn human beings into animals, that is why even Jahangir’s father Rab Nawaz wasn’t ashamed of what his son did, but in stead he was worried that this might cost him his seat in upcoming elections as the opposition party was looking for reasons to bring him down. I must say I enjoyed his speech at Women’s Day Conference because through him, the drama makers showed the real face of the politicians who only tell lies when they speak to the general public & use heavy words like izzat, tahaffuz, muzahmat which are meaningless to them because when it comes to their own family members, they have completely different set of rules. Rab Nawaz didn’t even breathe in between his speech since he was so focused on convincing women that he was in the favor of their support while easily concealing the truth that he was hiding a rapist in his own home. I found it quite interesting that even Daniyal was present at that conference because I am sure Daniyal is going to be the one who will bring Rab Nawaz & his son Jahangir down. Even though it was for a brief moment, but I liked how they introduced Daniyal’s character as a lawyer who believes in his principles & doesn’t believe in budging for anyone. I am sure Daniyal will bring Noori the justice that she deserves & I am definitely looking forward to that journey.

I had a good time watching this episode, even though the scenarios are grave & the theme of the drama is based on social issues but the director has tried to keep it as less intense as possible, while still maintaining the essence of the story. There is so much that is going to happen in the future episodes & I am already excited to see that because the foundations have been laid in such a convincing manner. I must say, all the actors have done a brilliant job, especially Ehtashamuddin, Sajal Ali & also the girl playing the role of Sheema (help me with her real name please). However, I felt that Shaz Khan was having issues in delivering Urdu dialogues that required a lot of continuity as he clearly seemed uncomfortable & the timing was off too. I hope in the future episodes, Shaz Khan is able to do justice to Daniyal’s character since he has an important role in the story. The direction & the production values are great. I can’t wait to see more. Please share your thoughts about this episode of Yakeen Ka Safar.

Keep Supporting,
Cheers,
Zahra Mirza.

Reema Has Something To Share With The Women’s Out There

Nida Yasir is known for churning out some interesting facts from celebrity guests at her morning show. Recently, Reema was spotted at Good Morning Pakistan and it was one of the most happening episodes. The beautiful lady who once ruled the cinemas has something to share with us.

A Girl Gets Divorced In A Show, But There’s More You All Need To Know

Divorces are increasing worldwide and an effort to create awareness for the same is much appreciated. Recently, a video viral on social media, where a husband divorces his wife live at an Egyptian show. The husband wasn’t happy that his wife attended the show and therefore, he decided to divorce her. However, there’s more to it!