Arshad Khan skyrocketed to fame after a picture of him went viral on social media. He landed himself some modelling contracts and was also seen in a few music videos.
He has been away from the limelight for some time now, however, he’s back with a new look! With his good looks and dreamy blue eyes, Arshad Khan is now sporting a blond streak in his hair.
After Kamli Da Dhola, Hadiqa Kiani is now back with the second chapter of her project ‘Wajd’. The second song called Bhit Ja Bhitai’ is a soulful rendition of classic Sindhi folk song by Sufi Poet, Shah Abdul Latif Bhitai.
Hadiqa Kiani takes over Bhit Ja Bhitai, the iconic Sindi folk song with a rendition of her very own and leaves us wanting more. Her version of the song is mesmerising despite the fact that she performed on a Sindi song for the first time.
Pakistani movie Chalay Thay Saath released recently and it perfectly encapsulates the beautiful locations of Hunza and Gilgit, the bond of friendship and the love a person hold for their home.
Images got in touch with the team of Chalay Thay Saath and here’s what they said:
Syra Shahroz reflected on her decision to sign on to the project: “I felt like [director Umer Adil and producer Beenish Umer] had a vision and this could be something good,” she recalls.
Canadian-Chinese actor Kent S Leung thought the language barrier wasn’t a big deal: “I actually really like performing what is non-verbal sometimes,” he revealed.
Producer Beenish Umer couldn’t get over this one difficult sequence: “We were in Hunza and sunrise was around 4:30. We got very little time to shoot a sequence! They had a flight to catch, we were on a clock and we had to send them because they would have missed their flights otherwise.”
On the whole, the project was meant to “show a different kind of cinema that people will relate to rather than follow an international style,” said director Umer Adil.
Kent further said, “I’m hoping there’s going to be actual co-productions between China and Pakistan, where they have characters who speak in Mandarin and characters who speak in Urdu. I think that would be a great opportunity for everyone.”
Ohkay so, what an episode it was, packed with such phenomenal performances. While watching this episode of Yakeen Ka Safar, I don’t think I looked away from the TV screen even for a second, because the director & all the actors gave their 100% & created magic on screen. Yes, the theme of the drama is based on social issues but it is good to see our drama-makers exploring that dimension & bringing such stories which give something to the viewers to take with them when the episode ends. I thoroughly enjoyed watching this episode & a few actors surely made it a treat to watch.
So, Zubiya confessed to her Aunt Mehjabeen that it was her father Khalil who killed his wife. They gave us a detailed insight into Khalil’s mentality as this time around where it was made clear that he was not only in denial but tried using fate & destiny as a shield to cover his crime. Even Khalil knew that he committed a mistake & he was responsible for the death of his wife but he chose to erect a wall so strong that no one could imagine trespassing. The way Khalil told his his children to not utter a word against him showed his insecurities & shed a light on the fact that even he knew he was guilty of murdering his wife, otherwise a rigid man like him wouldn’t have showed his weak side to his family & wouldn’t have cared but he did. Zubiya considered herself responsible for her mother’s death because she was the one who tagged her mother along & that riled her father up, that is why she had to vent out. Somehow, I felt it was good that Mehjabeen was by Zubiya’s side, even though she couldn’t do much for Zubiya but at least, she put her aching heart to ease & comforted her which she needed the most by listening to what she had to say.
The conversation between Mehjabeen & Khalil was so intense because it brought out the weak side of Khalil once again the moment he heard that Mehjabeen found out the truth behind her sister’s death. It was interesting to see that at first, Khalil tried to cover up saying that his wife died because she was bound to die that day & it was Allah’s Decree, but later when he saw that Mehjabeen wasn’t buying what he said & still held him responsible, he tried to malign his wife’s character & badmouthed her thinking it will work. Khalil knew that the family secret wasn’t safe anymore & despite saying that he wasn’t afraid of the police, he showed all the signs that suggested that even he was scared of facing the brunt for what he has done. It was also interesting that even after committing such a huge crime & a sin, he was still relying on his limited knowledge of the religion to clear his image. Khalil believed that he hit his wife because he was trying to correct & discipline her, so if she died while that was happening, it wasn’t his fault!
Obviously, Mehjabeen had to leave & she apologized to Zubiya for being so helpless & powerless to do anything to help her situation but she did leave after making Khalil realize that he will face the consequences. Khalil was rattled & it was only because of the conversation he had with Mehjabeen, otherwise the way he got back to his normal life where he was more concerned about parathas being khasta, if it wasn’t for her, he wouldn’t have paid attention to what he has done. I think Zubiya will be left alone now because seeing how Rehna was being manipulated by Sheema showed that he won’t be able to do much. Rehan only has emotions to offer but Sheema was the one who showed him the practical side of the picture. Even though what Sheema said showcased her selfishness but somehow I didn’t find her wrong because before anything else, she is a mother who only wants comfort for her child & just because she is practical enough, she is well aware of the fact that her husband is financially dependent on her father in law. I think in the later stages when Zubiya will probably take the matter in her hands if she will ever decided to get her father punished, Rehan will be the first obstacle that will come in her way because he almost seemed convinced to stay quiet after getting a lecture from his wife!
So, we got to know a little more about Faryal & looks like Asfand was taken aback by her behavior. Faryal is not only spoiled but is quite impulsive & immature, which obviously put Asfand off a little when he saw this side of her nature. I think after this incident, Asfand will be forced to do some thinking. Daniyal & Gaiti were enjoying their marital bliss which has started off on a very positive note. It was nice to see Gaiti being so understanding of her husband’s nature of work & more than that, the respect that she has for what Daniyal does. Usman got a little introduction too & it was explained how well-reputed he was in the field of law. I am interested to see what role Usman & then Daniyal will play as lawyers in the future episodes!
Even though Noori didn’t get much coverage but the preview of the next episode suggested that she is not going to sit quietly & she will make sure to see her offender paying for his crime. Just like Rehan will try to stop Zubiya, in this case, it will be Noori’s parents who will tell her to stay silent. Even though Noori’s father was shocked to learn the truth but I am interested to see what role he will play in helping his daughter recover from the mental trauma that she has been through. I really hope out of all the people, Noori’s father supports her because she’ll be needing him the most at this stage. I believe Noori will emerge as a fighter & she will fight her own battle against those who offended her in the worst way possible.
Overall, this episode was power-packed & was directed brilliantly. I must say, for me the actors that took the crown in this episode were Ehtashamuddin, Huma Nawab & Sajal Ali. Oh boy! I was spellbound while watching their performances. It takes a lot to portray such characters & elaborate their emotions in such a phenomenal & convincing manner & all these actors definitely delivered. Ehtashamuddin has owned the character of Khalil & has given him such a face that he will be remembered for a long long time. Just 2 episodes in & I am sure all the viewers who have tuned to this drama will be feeling a lot of hatred for Khalil’s character, which is Ehtashamuddin’s success as an actor. Huma Nawab supported extremely well too, like she made it so evident that Mehjabeen’s heart was breaking after learning the truth about her sister but she also knew her limitations & despite wanting to, she knew she was helpless & she won’t be able to do much. Sajal Ali really has polished her skills when it comes to such portrayals, like she really knows how to convey the emotions. She made it so realistic that Zubiya was not only shattered or guilty, but she was scared to see her father being the one who killed her mother. This episode was like a roller-coaster ride of emotions & once again Usman’s family & all those characters were used to make things less heavy & less intense, which was a good change. I can’t wait to see more. Please share your thoughts about this phenomenal episode of Yakeen Ka Safar!
Keep Supporting,
Cheers,
Zahra Mirza.
Shaniera Akram is the Aussie Princess of Pakistan. She has been married to cricket legend Wasim Akram for four years and the couple is usually seen at various events.
Just recently, Wasim Akram shared a hilarious incident where Shaniera confused Kaporay (goat’s testicles) with mushrooms.
Meri wife gai dinner per tu host nay Kapooray kaat ker rakhy huay. Wo boli "Oh Mushrooms". Khanay k baad bataya yea kya thy – Wasim Akram ?? pic.twitter.com/FL7eTT2zrz
— Ammar Ashraf (@AmmarAshraf) April 24, 2017
And the way Shaniera responded to this is really cute and we can’t help but adore this beautiful couple.
Really @wasimakramlive ? And here I am thinking you go to work to talk about cricket….. #sleepingonthecouch #GameOnHai https://t.co/uBzPkldB0H
— Shaniera Akram (@iamShaniera) April 25, 2017
These guys are surely giving us couple goals.
We have all witnessed the feud between Shaan Shahid and Pakistani stars that work in India. Shaan has always shared that the actors should work in their own country rather than going to another country for more fame.
Recently in an interview with Instep, he spoke on the matter again and here’s what he has to say:
“I have been against talent working internationally but if anything isn’t available, I will have to look at options.”
“I am happy to see Fawad Khan and Ali Zafar making films in and for Pakistan. Pakistan only has a handful of heroes and it needs them at this point of time.”
Trying not to be more judgemental, he said, “It’s incorrect for me to judge anyone, and that’s something I’ve learned from life.”
“To be honest, I am not even concerned anymore. It’s difficult to make people look at the bigger picture, so I don’t want to waste my time clarifying myself.”
The queen of morning shows, Nadia Khan has been away from the limelight for quite some time now. However, the popular host is back with a bang.
The lady who is also known as The Oprah Winfrey of Pakistan has launched a new web-based vlog channel along with Madiha Iftikhar. The channel is called ‘Outstyle’ where you’ll take a closer look into their lives and an insight into fashion and lifestyle.
All in all, the most surprising thing is Nadia’s new uber-chic look! Moreover, she will be hosting the Hum Awards as well.
The very handsome, Hamza Ali Abbasi is known for his powerhouse performances and looks that could kill. Earlier we reported that the Mann Mayyal actor will be sporting a clean-shaven look for the role and now a few pictures from the sets of Parwaz hai Junoon have surfaced online.
Hamza Ali Abbasi will play the role of a pilot in the airforce saga. He’s totally rocking the sleek look and the uniform as well.
A closeup look of Hamza Ali Abbasi from his upcoming Air force movie "Parwaaz Hai Junoon". Today (25/4/17) at Sargodha Cantt pic.twitter.com/uX59RXhOPN
— WAHIDPATEL (@samdein) April 26, 2017
A closeup look of Hamza Ali Abbasi from his upcoming Air force movie "Parwaaz Hai Junoon".
Today (25/4/17) at Sargodha Cantt pic.twitter.com/D2nbYRlknf
— WAHIDPATEL (@samdein) April 25, 2017
@iamhamzaabbasi So, this is why you shaved the beard han. Probably your first picture from the sets of PHJ ?????? can't wait for the movie. pic.twitter.com/HXH9T154XA
— Kaukab (@kaukab_) April 25, 2017
Parwaz Hai Junoon is slated to release later this year. The star-studded cast includes Kubra Khan, Hania Amir, Ahad Raza Mir, Shamoon Ali Abbasi and Marina Khan amongst others.
Earlier we reported that the gorgeous lady, Saba Qamar is all set to feature in a biopic. Now, rumour has it that the actress will be seen as Qandeel Baloch.
Yes, you heard it right! If rumours doing rounds are to be believed then Saba Qamar will be playing the role of Qandeel Baloch in the biopic telefilm which is set to air on Urdu1. Saba has been throwing hints on her Instagram account and we’re sure she’ll do complete justice to the character.
The actress has also been tattooed on her neck and back!
Ohkay so, based on the novel with the same title Alif Allah Aur Insaan, the script of the drama is written by Qasira Hayat, it is directed by Ahson Talish & is produced by Momina Duraid Productions. Alif Allah Aur Insaan commenced tonight & will be airing at 8PM every Tuesday on Hum TV. The very first episode of Alif Allah Aur Insaan introduced us to 5 families with completely different backgrounds, with extremely different situations, lifestyles & struggles of their own. The first episode was directed perfectly & it surely set the ground for the viewers to look forward to what is yet to come.
The story of Alif Allah Aur Insaan is set in Rural Punjab, with almost all the characters linked to each other. The very first family that got introduced was of Raani (Ushna Shah), who has a father (Safie Hassan), a mother (Nargis Rashid) & a brother. Raani’s family lives in a dire condition & the only means of earning money for them is begging. Despite not wanting to Raani is pushed by her father to go & make some money because that’s the only way he is able to fend for their basic needs.
Another character that got a detailed introduction was of Shammo (Imran Ashraf), a eunuch who is tired of the life that has been prescribed for him. His master Nargis actually brought him as a male in the house when he was just an infant thinking that he will become her support system but sadly, Shammo ended up following Nargis’ lifestyle & adapted everything that he saw happening in his surroundings. However, Shammo feels burdened because he fails to accept that this is the only option that is left for him to lead a life, which actually was something nice to see. The person who helped him restore this faith in himself was Raani, who was probably the first & the last person who treated him as a human being. Shammo’s one-sided short-lived love for Raani was quite sweet, because he immediately mistook Raani’s sympathy & courtesy as something else & assumed that she will reciprocate his feelings, which actually didn’t happen!
The third family that got an introduction was of Malik Sahab (Usman Peerzada), his wife (Aini Zaidi) & his two daughters Yasmin & Nazneen (Kubra Khan). Yasmin is getting married & the entire family is busy arranging this family affair. Yasmin is getting married to Suhail, who happens to be a friend of Shahzeb (Mikaal Zulfikar). Shahzeb’s mother believes that he should get married as well, but Shahzeb tells her that he hasn’t found his ideal partner yet. The last family that got a little coverage was of Qadir Ali (Noor Ul Hassan) who basically manages household affairs of Malik Sahab’s family. Qadir Ali is very loyal & sincere to Malik Sahab, that is why without even being asked for such a any such favor, Qadir tells his son Basit (Shehzad sheikh), who is an art student studying in the city, to come to the village & take part in the arrangements of Yasmin’s wedding.
So, this episode had a lot of meaningful, deep, interesting & heart-warming conversations which helped us in understanding the characters better. The first such conversation that actually set the base for what the writer was going to show through this story was the lecture that the teacher was giving to his students, where he spoke about the difference between Allah & Insaan (human beings). In very easy words & by coming to the level of his students, he explained how Allah was Different, how He was Complete, how He was Perfect & how He was Infallible, whereas when it comes to Insaan, us human beings, everyone is a slave to their emotions & these emotions force us to commit mistakes & sins. Even though this entire conversation was covered in the form of the lecture, but it definitely highlighted the theme of this drama in a very effortless manner.
I must say, I enjoyed quite a lot of characters in the first episode but the one character that actually left a mark was of Raani. Raani is pretty straight forward, she is also least judgmental but she knows her rights & wrongs. Even though if we consider the background that she hails from, it makes her character quite unique that she has a very different perspective when it comes to life & people in general, that is why she not only protected Shammo, but treated him as an equal, despite being completely aware of her & his differences. Raani knows what is right & what is wrong, that is why just after getting comfortable with Shammo, she honestly told her that what Shammo was doing to make a living for himself wasn’t right, but she also knows that being helpless can push you to certain boundaries that you might not deem suitable for yourself!
Nazneen, like her name suggests, is a pampered child who hails from a financially stable background, therefore just because her parents have raised her with such comforts, she is oblivious of the intricacies of life. Nazneen came across as someone who has a tunnel vision & believes in seeing things through her perspective which isn’t based on much exposure. At this stage, one thing that can be assumed about her is that she is a spoiled youngest daughter of the family, that is why she believes in having things her way, be it her jewelry or the sort of entertainment she wants at her sister’s wedding. Nazneen’s interaction with Shammo & her fellows shattered them all because she not only insulted them but reminded them of their shortcomings. It took just a few seconds for Nazneen to degrade them & treat them as sub-humans because she believed they couldn’t match her level as she was complete & they weren’t. Obviously, Shammo left quietly but her curse won’t leave Nazneen alone & she will end up facing the brunt of what she said. Nazneen has a lot to discover & she will learn such lessons in life which will teach her that every single human being is equal, irrespective of what they have & what they don’t! So, Shahzeb grew interested in Nazneen because he found her unique & that was the only introduction that Shahzeb had so far. Yes, he shares a very special bond with the Molvi Sahab (Qavi Khan) & I am sure their relationship will have a lot to offer in the episodes to come.
The way Nazneen hurt Shammo’s pride will definitely shape up his life. Shammo was looking for a reason to escape the life that he was living, but he always found himself bound because of Nargis, who emotionally weakened & blackmailed him, but the way Nazneen insulted Shammo, that was the final nail in the coffin & it pushed him to walk away & pursue his dreams. Shammo dreams of having a life where people will treat him with respect & he also dreams of making money after doing a lot of hard-work. It was good to see a person living in such grave situations aiming for such standards in life, it showed that all you need is a perspective & a go-getter attitude because by the end of the day, that’s all that matters. What made Shammo stand out from her colleagues was his attitude because where they all sounded defeated, where they all gave up & where all of them accepted this mistreatment as their fate, Shammo chose to stand up for himself & say no to this life.
Overall, the first episode was quite interesting & it seemed like such a long episode with such in-depth scenarios that introduced the characters a great deal. At first I found the characters a little caricaturish but as the episode progressed, the mood was set & it made everything work. All the actors stood out & brought out their A-game to breathe life into their characters. Imran Asraf & Ushna Shah deserve a special mention because of their effortless & flawless performances. The OST sounds interesting too, I am glad they didn’t overuse it & it was just played in the initial scenes which was enough to introduce us to the idea behind this story & the vision of the writer. The meaningful dialogues definitely elevated the level of this episode. I must say, spot on direction made this episode perfect, the usage of different locations, the choice of the sets & the right aesthetics gave this drama a very unique feel. The preview got me excited because looks like there’s a new character that is going to be introduced. Even though Shehzad sheikh & Mikaal Zulfikar got limited coverage but I felt Shehzad sheikh stood out more as Basit Ali. Kubra Khan seemed to be in her element & without overdoing Nazneen’s character she gave her the personality that her character required. I am quite pleased with the first episode & I can’t wait to see more. Please share your thoughts about the first episode of Alif Allah Aur Insaan.
PS: The reviews of Alif Allah Aur Insaan also have the no spoiler alert policy, so please respect that, thanks!
Keep Supporting,
Cheers,
Zahra Mirza.
This episode just like the previous few had quite a few scenes which were stretched unnecessarily but it also had a few nice surprises in store. Arman’s character has taken a turn which is disappointing to say the least and I did not enjoy watching Mahmood plead Pareesa’s case. If the writer is trying to show that he can “redeem” himself by saving Pareesa’s marriage then it is absolutely wrong. Mahmood’s wife and daughter should know what he did and so should Pareesa’s mother. He should not be forgiven in the end. Pareesa’s mother in particular needs to know that the person she trusted with her daughter blindly for the longest time is actually a vulture.
The good thing about this episode was watching Zubeida play a positive role for a change. The best aspect of this drama so far is Pareesa’s character; the way it has been etched-out and the manner in which it is changing with every episode. Her dialogues are written in such a way that you feel an instant connection with her. You know exactly how she felt before she got to know Arman and how her feelings/state of mind changed after she got married to him. My favorite part of tonight’s episode had to be the conversation Pareesa had with Arman. She explained how her mother and Arman’s father destroyed her faith in people and the role Arman played in restoring her faith in relationships. Even with all her fears and inability to cope with some situations, Pareesa has ultimately turned out to be the strongest and also the most intelligent character in this play. Arman on the other hand cannot handle the truth, another visit to the psychiatrist would have helped at this point instead of adding a track which is forced. Instead of bringing Sara back in the picture, it would have been so much better if Pareesa asked her psychiatrist to help her out. I am having a very difficult time feeling for Arman although I understand his situation. Someone like him shouldn’t have relied on a woman to bail him out of this situation. Also, he is a victim too, his father is the real culprit and the viewers would have enjoyed it more if he was shown suffering instead of Arman.
In this episode a lot of screen time was given to Arman’s decision to leave Pareesa. Watching Zubeida stand by Pareesa and asking Pareesa to fight for her man was a refreshing change. Mohsin Abbas Haider’s acting was flawless, like always, but these latest developments have turned out to be an unpleasant surprise. Pareesa and Arman’s scenes are still as intense as they always were, the acting and direction is brilliant but right now Pareesa is the hero and not Arman. At this point things should have been getting easier for Pareesa and not more complicated. I am waiting for the showdown and hoping that those characters who deserve to suffer in the end would be the ones who will be punished. Right now it seems highly unlikely that Pareesa and Arman’s track will have a happy ending.
Muqabil needs to pick up pace and deliver soon! Stretching all the tracks unnecessarily at a time when the drama should be concluding is unfair to the viewers who fell in love with this show.
How many of you watched this latest episode? Do share your thoughts about it.
Preparations for the Hum Awards 2017 are in full swing. There is a talented line-up of celebrities nominated but only a few will take the award home. Since the show is less than a week away, most of the performers and speakers are doing rehearsals to make the night memorable. The Hum Awards this year are going to be full of loads of breathtaking performances. According to reports: Mehwish Hayat, Shahroze Sabzwari, Momina Mustehsan, Asim Azhar, Kubra Khan, Ahsan Khan, Sarish Khan are set to grace the night! The event will be hosted by the very talented Hareem Farooq and Yasir Hussain will be doing a few comedy sequences.
The highest paid actress in Pakistan, Mahira Khan is on a roll these days. The lady is riding high on the success of her Bollywood debut Raees and is the most talked celebrity on both sides of the border.
In one of her earlier interview, Mahira revealed that she went into MTV for an internship with her fiance (now ex-husband) and landed a gig as a VJ!
I came in with my fiance who works at MTV to do an internship and one of the VJs left when I joined, so my boss said “You can do it” and then there was no looking back.
“It was a complete accident but I had always harboured a dream to become a movie star.”
And the rest is history, she rose to fame with her performance in Humsafar and became a star overnight.
“Am I really a celebrity? Really I don’t feel like one (maybe because I am a complete social moron).”
Mahira Khan shared the interview on twitter:
When things were simpler.. one of my first interviews, when I was an MTV VJ. pic.twitter.com/xpWPEGvckC
— Mahira Khan (@TheMahiraKhan) April 25, 2017
Indian actress Sara Khan has made a good impact on the Pakistani audience, with her first drama ‘Bekhudi’ doing well in terms of ratings.
Despite the cold war going on between India and Pakistan, fans are gushing over Sara Khan and Noor Hassan in Bekhudi.
Rumours of Sara Khan dating Noor Hassan were doing rounds and many publications reported the same, however, the actress has clarified the baseless rumours. “We are just best friends,” said Sara Khan.
It takes a lot of factors for an actor to leave a mark and make a name for themselves in the drama industry where there is a lot of cutthroat competition. The show-business demands every single actor to up their game if they want to survive and want to touch the stardom they dream of. An actor is under a lot of pressure, both from the industry and the audience for whom they work, that is why it is extremely important for an actor to do well to attract the viewership and bring something new to the table every single time. Where a few actors do well in that regard, there are a lot such actors who fail to deliver what is expected from them. It then comes down to the actor’s personal choice as to which direction do they want to steer their career to – if they want to experiment and offer variety to the audience or want to stick to their comfort zones by getting typecast for the roles they deem easy.
Where last week we covered those actors who could sell the drama with their names, this week, we are covering those actors who despite being talented, despite being a part of the industry for a decent amount of time and despite getting a lot of opportunities, couldn’t up their game in such a way where they could sell a drama with their names solely. Make no mistake, all the actors mentioned in this list are subjectively talented and good looking individuals but when it comes to their job as an actor, they haven’t really been able to bring themselves to such a point where the audience would be excited enough to look forward to their work.
So, let’s take a look at the actors who cannot sell the drama with their names:
Aisha Khan
There was a time when the viewers used to look forward to Aisha Khan’s projects and the producers openly claimed that her tears guaranteed TRPs. Nowadays when Pakistani viewers look for strong female leads and appreciate actresses who are willing to go the extra mile to make their characters more appealing, Aisha Khan’s unnecessary make-up, performances which are more or less monotonous and focus on quantity instead of quality are few reasons why Aisha Khan is no longer the kind of actress who can sell a drama anymore all on her own. The fact is that most people would like to see Aisha Khan taking a break from dramas.
Mawra Hocane
Mawra Hocane is one of those actresses who have been typecast the most. She has played the bechari in innumerable plays and she herself says that crying is her USP. She has never taken up a challenging role therefore the viewers know that she won’t have a surprise in store for them. Most of the times her dramas went unnoticed and even now when she made a comeback after taking a break from television, she wasn’t the reason why viewers tuned into Sammi.
Syra Yousuf
Syra Yousuf did really well in the beginning of her career because she played roles which proved her versatility but later on she played the lead in many dramas which turned out to be major disappointments. Dramas like Darmiyan, Rubaru and recently Rishta Hai Jaise Khawab Sa send all the wrong signals; it was almost as if Syra Yousuf was working in every project offered to her without considering how it could effect her career in a bad manner. Syra Yousuf’s name no longer excites the viewers the way it used to once.
Danish Taimoor
Danish Taimoor is another actor who is actually quite gifted but anyone who has been following Pakistani dramas would know that Danish Taimoor has given very few memorable performances in his career. Due to this reason, Danish Taimoor hasn’t been able to win the reputation of an actor who can sell a drama serial all on his own. He is still looking for a definite identity in the field of entertainment even after all these years which is probably why he does not have that magnetic appeal which pulls the viewers towards him.
Armeena Rana Khan
Although Armeena Rana Khan is not seen on television very often but even then her name doesn’t guarantee that the viewers will watch her dramas only because of her. The reason for this is that Armeena Rana Khan has limited acting skills because of which she does not bring the X factor with her when she is part of a project. She barely manages to deliver therefore her performances are almost always unimpressive. Armeena Rana also concentrates more on her looks than her performance which is also off putting. The only exception in her entire career was her performance in drama serial Mohabbat Ab Nahi Ho Gi.
Adnan Siddique
Despite being such an experienced actor, Adnan Siddique fails to accept that gone are the days when he could pull off a main lead character in any drama. After being a part of the drama industry for such a long time and after being well aware of the ins and outs of the industry, it was expected of Adnan Siddique to make wise choices and offer variety to the drama viewers, but looks like Adnan is afraid of experimenting be it in terms of his looks or roles, therefore, he conveniently chooses to play such characters where either he has failed as a husband or he has been wronged by his wife. Adnan Siddique has nothing new to offer and he chooses to stick to his comfort zone, which is playing the role of a lethargic husband to perfection, which actually makes the viewers run away from his dramas.
Sarwat Gillani
Sarwat Gillani used to excite the viewers because everyone knew that she was one such actress who wasn’t afraid of experimenting and always brought something new to the table but looks like Sarwat has taken her stardom and her talent for granted, that is why it has been such a long time that Sarwat gave us an unforgettable performance in a memorable drama. Almost all of Sarwat’s recent projects have gone unnoticed because she was seen playing the damsel in distress, which was so not expected of her. We still remember how Sarwat made us fall in love with her character Mahi in Malal, like we know that is what she is capable of but, not sure what has happened to her choices.
Sami Khan
Sami Khan has been in the industry for such a long time but not sure if the luck was not on his side or he never made wise choices because in a considerable span of his career, he has hardly given any such performance that can be remembered. Looks like when Ahsan Khan made the transition and started exploring the actor in him, he crowned his colleague Sami Khan with the title of ‘Naqaam Ashiq’ that Ahsan Khan held onto for a long long time, that is why in almost every other drama now, Sami Khan is seen portraying that role with utmost dedication. When it comes to a Sami Khan drama, it is a known fact that it is going to be a love story going around in circles, without anything new in it, therefore it seems like a great idea to skip his dramas because of his track record, Sami Khan surely cannot sell the drama with his name.
Hira Mani
We totally believe that Hira Mani is a strong actress and she has proved her mettle in the drama Preet Na Kariyo Koi, but sadly, due to her talk shows and appearances on morning shows, Hira has left such a bad impression on the viewers that they find it hard to give her a chance as her personality still haunts them. The viewers tend to not tune to her dramas as they can not differentiate between Hira the actor and Hira the celebrity. Even though Hira Mani is a great addition to the industry but sadly, the damage has been done and viewers don’t want to give those dramas a chance that she is a part of.
Agha Ali
Agha Ali has made himself a staple in the supporting cast lot of the Pakistani drama industry. Despite trying so hard and despite getting a lot of chances, Agha Ali couldn’t sell the drama solely, that is why he is seen playing the supporting role or is paired with an actress who has a better reputation (read fanbase) than him. Even though Agha Ali has appeared in quite a few dramas as the protagonist but those dramas were the ones that either aired at 7, 9 or 10PM. Agha Ali has remained unsuccessful in doing well in the 8PM slot, which actually is the prime time of glory for the Pakistani Drama buffs. Also, even if Agha by mistake appeared in a prime time drama, sadly, he just didn’t have it in him to attract the audience.
Urwa Hocane
Even though Urwa has garnered a lot of appreciation for her role in Udaari, but if we think rationally, Udaari was basically a joint effort and Urwa wasn’t the selling point of that drama in the first place. Quite a lot of viewers in fact were hesitant to tune to Udaari because of her but fortunately, Ahsan Khan, Samiya Mumtaz and Bushra Ansari roped them in. Before Udaari, Urwa did work in quite a few dramas but failed to leave a mark because just like her baby sister, even she believed in crying buckets to melt the hearts of the viewers, which eventually ended up being something that ticked the viewers off. Urwa might be doing well for herself but to be honest, she won’t be able to sell the drama as a protagonist as she lacks the charm and attraction that the lead actress should have. In Marasim, Urwa performed phenomenally but then again, she wasn’t the main character in that drama.
Shehzad sheikh‘s acting skills have improved a lot lately so much so that those people who never used to tune into his dramas have been appreciating his performance in drama serial Choti Si Zindagi and Mohabbat Tumse Nafrat Hai. Although he has improved tremendously but his career is crowded with below average performances because of which the viewers usually choose to skip a drama in which he is playing the leading role or if there aren’t other popular celebrities to give the viewers incentive to tune into a particular project which he is a part of.
Shaista Lodhi
Shaista Lodhi made her debut in dramas with Waada. Unlike Hira Mani who impressed the viewers with her solid performance in her debut drama, Shaista Lodhi failed to impress the viewers. Shaista Lodhi did not succeed in giving the right expressions because of all the plastic surgeries she got done in the past few years. The close-ups were terrible and her performance overall was not impressive at all. She is going to be one of those actresses who are the reason why people actually skip dramas!
Sana Javed
Sana Javed has a cute face and her acting is alright too but in her entire career she has not given even one performance which could pass as memorable or unforgettable. Sana Javed is always seen in mediocre dramas and her characters most often are more or less the same. Even when she was part of big projects with popular stars, she failed to get herself recognized the way many other actors do with their remarkable performances.
Shahroz Sabzwari
There are some actors who bring out the best in the roles assigned to them and then there are those who don’t have the screen presence or the ability to make their work stand out. Shahroz Sabzwari is one of those actors who usually gets overshadowed by his fellow actors because he has never given a performance which completely bowls you over. His character in Mana Ka Gharana was likeable but even then he did not make the most of it. Shahroz’s acting style is not versatile, he usually works more on his overall look than his performances. Although he has been part of many dramas but he isn’t the kind of actor who will give you a reason to watch his drama solely because of him.
So, with this, we conclude the list of those actors who cannot sell the dramas with their names in our opinion. Please feel free to add your say too and talk about those actors who make you skip their dramas.
Fatima Awan & Zahra Mirza.
The trailer of the most anticipated movie of the year, Yalghaar released last night at a grand trailer launch ceremony. The trailer of the film lived up to the expectations and we are all waiting anxiously for this war drama. The trailer launch was attended by the whole team of Yalghaar including biggies like Humayun Saeed, Bilal Ashraf, Shaan Shahid.
Sanam Baloch who was last seen in Ek Thi Marium is finally making a comeback to the small screen with upcoming drama ‘Istekhara’. The 25-episode play will air soon on ARY Digital.
Speaking to Images, Sanam said, “It’s a Big Bang Production with Fahad Mustafa as the producer and it’s written by Naila Ansari.”
“I’m the lead female opposite Sarmad Khoosat,” says Sanam. “I’m playing a girl who’s in her tender age – done with her college life and we’ll see how marriage influences her own self in spiritual aspects.”
She added, “I cannot delve much into the story right now, but just to give an idea, it’s about love, remorse, guilt and the hitches of a young girl getting married to someone older than her.”
“I was being offered scripts for quite sometime now but there was nothing that appealed to me as a person… I’ve even been getting offers from Bollywood since our dramas went there but I am very picky about the scripts I do… This was such a different kind of script, I believe many girls out there can relate to it – I couldn’t refuse!”
“Also my fans have been waiting for me to return to the screen for quite long. So this project is for them,” she concluded.
Ohkay so, even though this episode of Yeh Raha Dil was all over the place but I say that in a good way, like I liked this episode for the fact that they didn’t just make it all about Zaki & Hayat’s feelings for each other but in stead shifted the focus on a lot of different things & the situations that the characters were going through. I liked how they showed that everyone was busy in their own paths now & everyone was trying to do something for themselves. Despite being a bit slow, this episode still worked for me as there are quite a lot of characters so to see their tracks unfold was still interesting.
Affaq was trying to pick up the pieces, seeing his current wife being interested in someone made him realize that his decision of getting married to her was wrong as she was never interested in him as a person. Affaq also visited his parent’s graves because it looks like now that he is back, he is trying to connect to his roots, his people & all those that he left behind in the pursuit or establishing his business & financially stabilizing himself. Affaq is so over this marriage because he knows that his wife can walk out on him any minute, so keeping that aside & despite being hurt, he is now focusing more on Hayat as to how he can help her & help redeem himself in front of his eldest daughter.
Nida continued to be unreasonable, because now it looks like Zaki has become Nida’s obsession, her zidd, probably because this thing is hurting her ego that Zaki can leave her for someone like Hayat who is completely different from her. I think more than being interested in Zaki, Nida is more interested in defeating Hayat because she can not see Hayat getting what belongs or belonged to her. Well, as much as I didn’t expect Jimmy to give Nida some sensible advice but he took me by surprise when he talked Nida out of harming Hayat & told her to win Zaki & his family over with love. It was quite amusing how he suggested Nida to impress Azra by gifting her a lot of clothes, as he thought this would melt Azra’s heart away.
So, Hayat got a call from the school where she will get back to her old job but looks like she has a competitor there already. I found it quite interesting & amusing that Hayat once again met a guy & ended up leaving a bad first impression on him. Hassan seems like a very straight forward & simple sort of a person who is dedicated towards his job & since he has worked so hard, he already has made a name for himself but Hayat couldn’t really absorb it & ended up calling him an idiot. The entire conversation between Hayat & Hassan that revolved around the word ‘idiot’ was funny & the timing of both the actors was perfect. The way Hassan was irritated by Hayat reminded me so much of Zaki because this is exactly the impression that Hayat left on him too, which then compelled me to think that we might have a love triangle on our way but to be honest, seeing how light-hearted & fun this drama is, I most certainly don’t mind!
So, Affaq wants to help Hayat & it is so good that even he knows how dignified & self-sufficient Hayat is that she won’t accept his token of sympathy, that is why he is forced to find ways to help his daughter stealthily & indirectly. I love Hayat’s character for the fact that despite having Affaq back in her life & despite knowing that he wants to redeem himself, she never once thought of relying on him or asking for any favors. It definitely feels good to see a character like Hayat on our screen who believes she can sort the mess of her life by herself & doesn’t sob over it in front of people to seek sympathy from.
Zaki can’t get Hayat out of his mind & may be that’s why he has started maintaining some sort of distance from Nida. Zaki didn’t even have a conversation with Nida but she was the one who was looking desperate to make things work like planning her wedding with Azra. Honestly speaking, just yesterday I was thinking to myself that in our dramas, they do introduce the characters & hint about their careers in the initial episodes but later they forget everything about it, so I was pleasantly surprised to see them showing Zaki back in his culinary school & Hayat back to her counselling job as well as her writing, like it is good to see that our characters have a life other than standing in the porch of their homes or sitting in their TV lounges, having a conversation with one another, like this sort of detailing adds some realism to the drama!
Overall, this episode was interesting but a bit slow, but what uplifted my mood was the preview of the next episode because looks like there will be a conversation between Haroon & Zaki about Hayat once again & I am looking forward to that. I think Nida’s mother will try to knock some sense into Nida’s head too, which is much needed at this stage. I also want to see what Hassan has to offer & how he will change the dynamics of the story. All the actors did a wonderful job & the new addition in the form of Hassan is interesting too. I always have a big smile on my face whenever I am watching Hayat or even Zaki, like Yumna Zaidi & Ahmed Ali have done a phenomenal job, have not only nailed these characters but made this drama a treat to watch as well. Please share your thoughts about this episode of Yeh Raha Dil.
Keep Supporting,
Cheers,
Zahra Mirza.
Pakistani filmmakers are on a roll these days with films hitting the screens almost every month. Adding to the list is the most anticipated movie, Yalghaar which is set to release on Eid-ul-Fitr this year.
Yalghaar is based on the 76 hours long successful military operation conducted in the Swat district. The film goes up close to follow the lives of patriotic officers and soldiers.
The 2 minutes 43 seconds long trailer displays a series of action scenes featuring the military. It opens with meticulous action sequences, followed by the struggle of the soldiers and loads of gun shots. The trailer narrates the tragic tales of the soldiers fighting for their people.
Yalghaar sees two of the industry’s biggest names, Shaan Shahid and Humayun Saeed, facing off as protagonist and antagonist. Made on a whopping budget of 50 crores, Yalghar will release in 60 countries worldwide.
The film has been written, directed, and produced by Hassan Waqar Rana. Besides Shaan and Humayun Saeed, Yalghar also stars Bilal Ashraf, Adnan Siddiqui, Gohar Rasheed, Umair Jaswal, Amir Qureshi, Ayesha Omar, Sana Bucha, Aleeze Nasser and Armeena Rana Khan in pivotal roles.
Ohkay so, recently I haven’t made any bad decisions but Munkir spoiled my track record as the worst decision that I actually made was watching 2 of its episodes together for the sake of reviewing & oh boy how it ruined my entire afternoon. I didn’t really understand what was going on in these two episodes because the characters were made to say one thing by the writer, while the director forgot to establish the grounds for what they were talking about, like there was such a disconnect between the situations & the characters that this drama ended up looking purposeless, not that it had any purpose to begin with, but still!
So, in this drama, this cliché had to be used to take the story forward & that was the death of granny. The only good thing that I could take out from this cliché was that we won’t be getting to see the character/actor again as sorry to say I find her dialogue delivery cringe worthy, I remember saying this when I was reviewing Rubaru & that most certainly hasn’t changed, so yes, that worked but apart from that, her death was only used as an excuse for Runa to not get married to Zain!
To be honest, I find this extremely stupid that the father in this family is so clueless all the time that Rania actually had to inform him that Runa & Zain didn’t get married that night? Like how many daughters does he have or how many members are in his family that he was so preoccupied that he forgot to pay attention to this daughter of his who was getting married? Like Zain’s family, Rania & even Molvi Sahab created quite a ruckus that day outside Runa’s room, so where was her father at that time, who later was speaking about Zain like he was now his son-in-law? I must say the writer didn’t resort to basic common sense while penning down Munkir’s script because if he had, he himself would’ve realized how many blunders & loopholes were there in his work!
Majid & Zain’s conversations ‘used to’ be one good thing in this drama but even they seemed like a mumbo jumbo because like I have said before, the situations & the overly yet unnecessarily philosophical conversations had zero connection whatsoever. There was a talk about Runa being in love with Zain, daughters in Pakistan being sacrificial lambs, then sympathy for Runa then what not, but I just didn’t get any of that. Zain was seen contemplating whereas all he could’ve done was call Runa & have a detailed conversation with her trying to know what she wanted & what was happening at her end, because anyways, she lost her Daadi, so this is something that Zain should’ve done!
To be honest, nothing irks me more than seeing religious characters in our dramas shown in a negative light, like this sheds a light on the tunnel vision of our writers who are bent on proving that if you are religious you are bound to be rigid, unreasonable, judgmental idiots. In the beginning, I remember saying that yes, religious people can be a little judgmental but this time around, the limit was pushed & it seemed completely unnecessary. They showed Zain’s mother looking down on people, badmouthing about other’s daughters just because she has chaand sa eligible bachelor beta, like seriously, everything was so disgusting & it left such a bad taste in mouth, to the point where it made me think that the writer could’ve removed those rags over their heads & they would still look as irrational as he wanted them to look, like there was no need to add the entire religious agenda in it. This is something that has actually gone overboard where the writers these days use religious characters to show how following religion is going to make you weird, which is something so stupid as it showcases the shallow-mindedness of our writers!
I don’t really understand Anjum, like she was now blaming Runa for killing her Daadi? Hello, someone completed the course of her life, so she had to return to where she belonged, how come Runa was responsible if her Daadi’s heart stopped working? Also, Anjum blamed Runa for loving Gulrez & then shattering the trust everyone, including Anjum had on Runa? Seriously, like you are the nutcase the instilled this idea of love in Runa’s head for Gulrez & now you’re the one saying all these things? Once again, another example of having no logic & no common sensibility!
Runa’s father was now babysitting his daughter as if she survived a fatal accident? Yes, we agree that her Daadi died, but I really didn’t understand where all this sympathy was coming from & why in the first place that too to such a point where he was now judging Rania & doubting her intentions? Someone please remind Runa’s father that when he was busy minting money, it was Rania who was playing a role of Runa’s mother, her sister & her friend! Anyways, there was zero mention about Runa’s abduction, like no one in the family knew or asked where Runa was & what Gulrez did? Also, they didn’t even explain why Gulrez abducted Runa when all he had to do was sit quietly & not say a word? Like till date they haven’t actually showed what made Gulrez do that & what was his motive? He didn’t propose Runa & in the end let her go so!?!?!
These two episodes of Munkir were illogical & made no sense, like they served no purpose. All of a sudden, all the side characters came into the limelight & looked like they were stooping to new lows to grab the limited limelight that they were getting. This drama or this story has no depth, no meaning & no purpose, that is why it is filled with so many loopholes & a bunch of weird characters! Please share your thoughts about these two episodes of Munkir.
Keep Supporting,
Cheers,
Zahra Mirza.
ps: I am wondering how does the title Munkir fit this story!?!?!
The diva Mahira Khan has wowed us time and again with her beauty and flawless acting skills. She rose to fame with drama serial Humsafar and became a star overnight. Mahira is no doubt a very talented actress and gorgeous to boot.
In a recent interview with Qasim Yar Tiwana, Junaid Khan who is currently seen in Sun Yara was asked to choose between Urwa Hocane, Mahira Khan and Saba Qamar. The question was, ‘Out of Urwa Hocane, Mahira and Saba Qamar – who would you avoid, date and marry?’
To which Junaid replied, “I would avoid Urwa, date Saba and marry Mahira. Man, I wish that last bit would come true!”
QYT further asked Junaid to name something he could kill for, the witty actor replied,
“Though I’m a patient and peace loving man, I would kill for hair like Shahrukh Khan.”
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Yassir Hussain has paired up with Kubra Khan for upcoming drama Shaadi Mubarak which is slated to air on Eid-ul-Fitr on ARY Digital.
Directed by Wajahat Rauf and penned by Yasir Hussain, Shaadi Mubarak also stars Sadia Faisal, Bushra Ansari and Salman Shahid. It’s a light-hearted drama showing the story of a guy whose mother wants him to get married to the woman of her choice, but he is in love with someone else.
A few BTS videos and shots from the sets of Shaadi Mubarak have surfaced online and precisely it’s all about Shaadi!
Last night, the ‘Rang De Basant Concert’ featuring Atif Aslam and Ali Zafar turned into a complete unfortunate mess. The concert was called off soon after Atif Aslam took the stage.
According to reports, the concert turned into a chaos last night. The singer was performing on the stage when the situation went out of control and three people got injured. Ali Zafar was set to perform after Atif Aslam, but that didn’t happen since the concert was called off.
However, a source said, “It was all going so good. Atif came and while he was on stage, a fight started between some security guys and sound guys,” reported The Express Tribune
As far as whether Atif was hit and injured with bottles, the source stated, “He wasn’t there when the crowd started throwing bottles on stage. In fact, the reason the crowd started throwing bottles was that they wanted Atif back on stage.”
“His (Atif’s) performance was going with such a flow but then this happened,” he added.
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Let me start by saying that I had no idea that Mawra and Urwa were such big stars and internet sensations until I watched this episode of Tonite With HSY. For the first time the celebrity guests on this show took pride in the fact that they were the most liked and followed celebrities on instagram/twitter and acknowledged that the internet and social media played an important role in their career. Sanam Saeed said that she would reject a role or project offered to her because of her popularity on social media, Aamina Sheikh also said that she made a name for herself through her work long before there was social media. In my opinion making a name for oneself through ones work counts much more than being an internet sensation. HSY himself has always in a subtle way criticized those celebrities who have used social media to get famous.
Urwa Hocane talked about people’s comments about her wedding and also said that the videos were posted by people who were there and they never planned to make it all public! Mawra was very defensive throughout the show even when she did not need to do that. I also felt that HSY’s questions were more relevant this time especially in the first half of the show. After Farhan came, there was too much “excitement” in the studio but there was nothing exciting about the questions. The segment in which they had to guess the names of the celebrities were just plain okay too. The first half of the show was far more interesting. I expected HSY to ask Urwa and Farhan more questions about their marriage and perhaps about Udaari since it was a mega serial in which Urwa and Farhan acted together but he didn’t discuss Udaari.
Urwa and Mawra have answered the “Hocane” question so many times and everyone who has watched their interviews already knows the answer therefore this question should have been skipped. HSY through his questions clearly implied that Mawra’s Bollywood debut didn’t do well on the box office and Urwa singing skills weren’t impressive but both of them were quite happy with their work and said they will do it all over again, if they got the chance. “I can run an entire film” statement took me by surprise because most of us who have watched Mawra perform on screen know that she cannot even run an entire drama on her own!
“Good scripts come to good actors” was an interesting question which was followed with a long explanation by Urwa which I thought wasn’t really needed since she has so much confidence, she could have said she thought she was a good actress! Mawra explained how some people were bent on treating her like a kid although she had worked hard to get where she was today. It seemed like she was saying that people who have been around for decades should accept her star status without questioning it. My advice to Mawra is that if she wants to be treated like a mature star, she should start acting like one! Ranbir, Ranbir, Ranbir is getting old and does make her sound like a teenager!
This statement by Mawra will probably be the most talked about statement in this show, once people are done watching the show,
“I think the reason why he (Shan) started this hashtag (#BanMawra) is that he knows that when my name is there, the hashtag will trend!!!”
The fact is that Shan is a much bigger star than Mawra and he has never banked on controversies and shortcuts to get attention simply because he does not need to!
The “Mein Hu Adakara” segment was not very interesting mainly because of the fact that Urwa did not deliver. Urwa revealed that she is doing 3 Pakistani films and Mawra’s first Lollywood film will be released this year. The show was going fine until Urwa and Mawra were the only guests, it was all over the place when Farhan joined them. This could have been a better show if Mawra was invited with some other celebrity and Urwa and Farhan came together, the questions then and the interview as a whole could have been far more productive.
How many of you watched this episode Tonite With HSY? Don’t forget to share your thoughts about it.
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Syra Shahroze and Kent S. Leung starrer Chalay Thay Saath’s premiere was held on April 20th, and many celebrities attended the premiere. However, something unfortunate happened with Shamoon Abbasi as he was asked to leave the venue.
“When I entered the cinema hall there were no empty seats so I sat on the stairs instead since the film had started,” Abbasi told Instep. “I was invited by Zhalay [Sarhadi] personally so I decided to attend the premiere otherwise I had stopped going to certain events for the past one year.”
However what happened with him at Nueplex Cinema where the premiere took place urged him not to go there again. “I’m not going to Nueplex Cinema ever again,” he stated.
Abbasi informed that while he was sitting on the stairs many people were courteous enough and asked him to take their seat but he refused. Suddenly a guy from cinema staff came and asked him to leave upon which he told them that he had been invited but since there was no seat he sat there and would leave shortly. “I didn’t want to create any scene as the movie had begun already,” the actor said. “But they came again and then the security guy grabbed me by the shoulder saying ‘Chalo chalo utho yahan se’ on which I was surprised and left right away. It was very rude of him to do that as if I’m a criminal or so.”
The incident went viral on social media and the cinema management responded saying it’s against their policy to allow anyone to sit on the steps. Abbasi said, “It’s the same cinema house that used to call me when Waar was running there. We went there several times, sat on the steps while they served us nachos and popcorns. Where was the policy at that time?”
This episode had quite a few important developments to its credit and it had a lot of scenes which were deep and meaningful. For the first time the viewers saw Sammi as a strong woman who was there for someone else for a change even though it is very difficult for someone in her position to see beyond her own problems. These scenes in which Sammi asked Salar to go back to his mother and later on was there for him when he was upset also showed that Sammi had accepted her fate, she knew she will be taken away at some point and no one will be able to help her then. The fact that Sammi does not want Salar to save her shows that she is strong enough to face whatever is coming her way alone. Since this drama is titled Sammi therefore the viewers automatically expected Sammi’s character and story to be the central part of the drama but I have to say that at this point all the tracks are equally important. All the female characters in the drama are equally interesting and each one of them is fighting their own battle. Mawra Hocane still does not look or speak like someone who has lived in a remote village. She has an innocent face which makes you feel for Sammi, otherwise the whole get-up could have been far better. Ahad Raza Mir is a powerful actor but his hairstyle is terribly distracting.
Salima’s reaction was surprising but easy to connect to!! Salima felt threatened and the only way for her to feel “secure” was to get pregnant again hoping this time she will have a son. All those lies she told Rashid about how she told Naheed off and the way she flirted with him showed this was her way of showing that she was in control! At the end of the day, she is putting her life in danger in order to please her husband. Saman Ansari has nailed her character as Salima right from the get-go. Adnan Siddiqui’s outlook and acting both are brilliant. Seemi Raheel is also doing a fabulous job, her performance in the scene in which her character was begging the chaudhry to forgive her son was remarkable. I have to say however that chaudhry barks more than he bites! He beat Rashid up but then he sent him back home, it would have been so much better if he kept him there and made him suffer. Chaudhry seems like a ruthless man and people like him don’t think a lot before killing someone. Madiha Rizvi’s character has to be one of my most favorite characters because she is the only woman in this drama who actually does something to take control even when the odds are against her.
Naheed’s track took an interesting turn with this episode and the best thing about this track was Aalyan taking a stand for Naheed. Although Naheed is educated and she has a job but her brother wants her to live her life according to the rules made by him. I would love to see her living life on her terms and conditions. Naheed’s character is another one which is brilliantly etched-out and Nadia Afghan is doing complete justice to it. I also really like Bilal Khan’s performance in the play, whoever chose him to play with role made a very wise choice.
Chote Chaudhry’s dialogues are always amusing and they also carry a very strong message. He says only what he has been taught by his father and what he has learned by watching everything that happens around him. For him, the world is divided between two kinds of people; people who are rich and those who are poor. The rich of course rule the poor and they are superior in every way possible. No wonder such children grow up to be Chaudhrys who exploit the poor and can’t even feel for them the way one human would for another. The writer has used chote chaudhry’s character effectively to give some very important messages and to make people understand where this mindset comes from.
Chandni continued to be insecure and stubborn in this episode but I have a feeling that her character will take a surprising turn in the upcoming episodes. Haris Waheed is another actor who is bound to make it big in the industry because his entire focus is on his performance and he has proved himself as a versatile actor. There are very few actors who start their careers with roles which have tons of room for performance. The preview of the next episode was exciting, looking forward to how the story unfolds from here on.
How many of you watched this latest episode? Do share your thoughts about it.
After the grand success of Desan Da Raja (Suni Kuri) with Komal Rizvi last year, Qurram Hussain is now collaborating with Levi’s Live and Nescafé basement’s fame Maria Unera.
According to a local publication, a source close to Qurram has confirmed the collaboration, saying that the track will be a soulful song with Qurram’s signature modern sound.
This will be the second song of Qurram Hussain for Cornetto Pop Rock Season 2. The report also states that Qurram is also the voice of Bilal Ashraf in the soundtracks of the musical film Rangreza which is all set to release this year.
Qurram Hussain is doing four songs for the film which also stars Urwa Hocane and Gohar Rasheed.
Recently, Bushra Ansari attended the Hum Showcase 2017 and the pictures from the event have taken over the internet.
However, the recent avatar of Bushra didn’t go well with many people out there and there were some who criticised her while others questioned the double standards of the people.
Can we ever get enough of the gorgeous actress Ayeza Khan? Apparently not! And now Sifona roped in the starlet for its 2017 Lawn Collection and it’s truly magical. Ayeza Khan is glowing, in the floral outdoorsy photo shoot. She stuns in the Lawn with vibrant prints from the Marjaan collection by Sifona.
Atif Aslam has a unique voice and always proves that he’s one of the best singers we have. His beautiful voice puts soul into every melody. Recently, he sang a song for Saba Qamar’s Bollywood Debut ‘Hindi Medium’ and we instantly fell in love.
“Hoor is a very special song. It’s close to my heart. It is also one of the biggest songs for me this year. The entire team of Jeena Jeena has reunited for this song as well,” Atif said in a statement.
He added: “Jeena Jeena was well received by the audience. Sachin-Jigar have done a fabulous job with the song, and I hope the audience gives it same love that they gave Jeena Jeena.”
Talking about collaboration, Jigar said: “Hoor is more rooted, mature and Sufi than Jeena Jeena. This song will grow on people slowly. Lot of love songs that we hear today are more about heart break and separation. However, this song highlights the beauty of falling in love and how he describes his lover as Hoor.”
He said: “It’s a soulful and heartwarming song and it will definitely make you fall in love.”
Saba Qamar is surely experiencing a purple patch in her life. From giving some amazing performances in dramas to starring in a film across the borders, the actress continues to surprise the audiences.
However, that’s not all, because Saba Qamar has now signed another mega project and it’s a biopic. There isn’t much we know about the project because the actress is keeping it under wraps for now.
First things first, After watching this episode, I watched the previous episode again in an attempt to figure out how all these characters are related and here is what I think, correct me if you think I am wrong.
Dastoor Ahmed – Ami Begum’s son
Mehrunissa- Dastoor’s wife
Ali – Dastoor’s son
Ami begum lives with Dastoor Ahmed.
Neelam and Gulrez – Brother and sister – also the children of ami’s begum’s daughter who died in an accident?
Waqar – Ami Begum’s son’s son, who died in the same accident.
Maheen and Waqar are cousins. Maheen’s mother is Waqar’s phupo.
Fajr and Maheen are sisters
Waqar and Wali are brothers? (same surname but then Wali was calling Mehrunissa mami in the previous episode which could mean he is Maheen’s brother. Why is his surname Ahmed then? Helppppp!!)
Maheen’s mother is ami begum’s daughter.
Although, usually I don’t mind when the promos give the story away a little and even if the actors who are part of the drama share details about different characters and their feelings but after watching this episode in particular, I was missing more than ever those times when we had no clue which turn the story was likely to take in the upcoming episodes. The reason for this is that right now Gulrez and Maheen do not come across as a possible match at all and it seems impossible that Maheen will even consider this proposal seriously. Also, Wali’s dialogue today about all the tragedies in the family and what might happen if Maheen refused to accept this proposal, Neelam’s reaction when she saw Waqar in the first episode and the way she stood in front of Gulrez’s photograph kind of reveals which way the story is headed. Having said that, I am eagerly waiting to find out what turn these relationships take.
This episode gave the viewers an insight into the leading characters in particular except for Waqar, I still feel like I don’t know him well enough yet. Gulrez is kanjoos, he is bhola and he is also very sensitive. In the previous episode the viewers got the impression that Neelam and Ama Begum wanted Maheen to get married to Gulrez and he was as unaware of these developments as Maheen was but in this episode the viewers found out that Gulrez loves Maheen but he never had the courage to say it to her because of obvious reasons! Gulrez’s character is interesting, you can’t help but like him. Shehzad sheikh fits the role perfectly, I like his acting and overall look too.
Waqar Ahmed returned to Pakistan after 4 years and he met Jia on the way. Jia is also Maheen’s friend therefore she already knows a lot about Waqar’s family. I really wanted to see how everyone welcomed Waqar and perhaps more of a continuation of the last scene of the previous episode. It felt strange watching everyone following Maheen back home, I felt like there were a lot of gaps which needed to be filled there. So, the birthday party came to an end after Maheen walked out? The explanation Maheen gave to her mother went to show that she was impulsive and adventurous but she would never hurt her mother or anyone else on purpose.
I must say that the one scene in which Maheen and Waqar were together was electrifying. There is an undeniable chemistry between Ayeza Khan and Imran Abbas which makes their scenes a treat to watch. You can totally see that they are a far more compatible couple, even with all their “hatred” for each other, than Gulrez and Maheen. Waqar’s behavior towards Maheen completely changed after Fajr told him that Maheen cried a lot because of what Waqar did. I am surprised that this whole thappar issue is being mentioned so casually by everyone considering the fact that Maheen is such a ladli.
Right now the one thing which makes Mohabbat Tumse Nafrat Hai different from other plays is the way the family ties have been shown. I feel like I am watching a drama from another era because it has been a long time since we watched relationships like these which are genuine and there is no backbiting, plotting and planning. All these people care about each other in some way whether they are young or old. Wali goes out of his way to help Gulrez out even though he is also sick of his obsession with his foxy. Neelam and Gulrez’s conversation showed how Neelam looks out for him. The older people are not seen lecturing the younger lot but they are part of the “gang”! The carefree timelessness of the younger lot has been captured brilliantly especially because we saw in the first episode how much these characters will change in a few years.
It was a decent episode which definitely gave me a reason to tune into this drama next week. The characters are appealing, their stories right now are simple yet engaging and the most important aspect is the way these characters have been translated on screen. Ami Begum’s character is already my favorite.The way she loves being part of the gang and the manner in which she covered up for Maheen was adorable. Saba Faisal is absolutely remarkable as ami begum. I just hope that the foxy is getting so much “screen time” for a good reason!
How many of you watched this episode? Do share your thoughts about it.
1980’s is the decade in which the downfall of Urdu cinema started. Apart from Faisal Rehman, Neeli and Ismail Shah, no new notable face is introduced in the Urdu films in this decade. The artists of 1960’s and 1970’s dominated the Urdu films in 1980’s like Nadeem, Shabnum, Babra Sharif, Javed Sheikh, Kavita. Few foreign artists also worked in Urdu films (produced as Co-Production) like Sabeeta Parera from Sri Lanka, Babita from Bangladesh, Sushma Shahi from Nepal and Nazan Sanci from Turkey.
Though Urdu cinema continued its downward trend in the 1990’s; some new faces were also introduced in this decade, which till this day are the face of last days of our now defunct Lahore based film industry. The most notable among these artists are Reema and Shaan, two new faces introduced by director Javed Faazil in his film Bulandi released in 1990.
Bulandi was a smashing hit, the cine goers of that era welcomed the fresh blood injected in the Urdu cinema. Afterwards as a pair Reema and Shaan worked in many Urdu, Punjabi and Double Version (Urdu/Punjabi) films none of which proved successful like Bulandi.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pX_OxRvpMhI
Reema & Shaan in Bulandi
Gradually the working relationship among both Reema and Shaan also strained and their pairing in films also ended. They expressed their differences time and again in the press. Due to the differences both have worked together in very few projects afterwards. However whenever they reunited, it weaved magic on the screen.
In the years to come Reema continued the upward path towards success due to her professionalism. But Shaan suffered due to his unprofessional and irresponsible attitude. By mid 1990’s Shaan was out of the films, while Reema was ruling the screen as a new successful pair with new entrant Babar Ali.
The second era of Shaan in films began with the help of Syed Noor who introduced him as a vilian in the film Ghoongat in 1996 which proved successful. After the successful comeback Shaan worked successfully with many heroines like Resham, Meera and Saima but avoided working with Reema.
After a gap of almost six years, film director Sangeeta and producer Shahzad Rafique persuaded both Reema and Shaan to work together again in 1998. The reunion proved successful like Bulandi in 1990, when their film Nikah also proved successful.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jhuRBvVgc30
Resham Ka Lehnga from Nikah
Despite the success of Nikah, Reema and Shaan afterwards worked only in one worth mentioning Urdu film Dil To Pagal Hai
Tu Hai Chand Aur Mein Hun Chand Raat from Dil To Pagal Hai
They also worked in one Punjabi film Laung Da Lashkara in 1999.
https://youtu.be/-UzIPAetjew?t=98
Zulf Da Kundal from Laung Da Lashkara
Reema favored Shaan by accepting the secondary role in Mujhe Chand Chahiye (opposite Moammer Rana), which was being directed by Shaan. Released in 2000, Shaan played the lead in Mujhe Chand Chahiye with Noor Bukhari and the film proved successful.
In mid 2000’s Reema also ventured into direction with the hit film Koi Tujh Sa Kahan in 2005 starring Reema and Moammar Rana. For her second film Love Mein Gum, Reema offered Shaan the leading role with her, which he initially accepted. Love Mein Gum was expected to weave the same magic of Bulandi and Nikah on the silver screen, as Reema and Shaan were working together after almost ten years.
As per press reports the shooting of the film started abroad in Azerbaijan and Malaysia. But after few shots Shaan backed out of the project due to some differences with Reema. Moammar Rana replaced Shaan and Love Mein Gum eventually released in 2011 proving average at the box office.
With Reema no more acting in the film (she might continue as a director in the future), there are slim chances that Reema and Shaan are paired again in a film.
Apart from films, the other area in both Reema and Shaan have worked together is television commercials (TVC). Their first worked together in a series of TVC for Tulsi Paan Masala which surely is still remembered by their fans. They do add the required spark to the project whenever paired together, just witness it from the Tulsi TVC.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2dBXQrkLQ2w
Tulsi Television Commercial
After years of gap they both are paired again for another TVC to be aired from May 2017. The brand is Everyday Tea Whitener from Nestle. It is yet to be seen whether this pair revives their well known chemistry on screen or not. But the posters of this upcoming advertisement are surely intriguing and something worth waiting. Titled “Pyar Ho Jata Hai Phir Se” , the still shots of this advertisements definitely have the same chemistry seen in the past in Bulandi, Nikah or Tulsi TVC.
Rashid Nazir Ali
The talented actor, Noman Ijaz has worked in several drama serials and films. He is one of the most versatile actors today and has impressed us with his great acting skills time and again. Currently, essaying the role of Khan in a political drama, Noman Ijaz attended the 16th Annual Lux Style Awards for the first time in years. He was nominated in the Best TV Actor category for his performance in Dumpukht, however, that is not the reason why he decided to attend the show.
“There’s no excitement or anything of that sort,” he told Instep. “I’m not here for the award but because of my friend. Sheru (HSY) is doing it this time and I’ve come to support the gentleman.”
When asked about whether he thought he was going to win, Ijaz stated, “No, I’m not interested in the award. My beliefs are quite different. I don’t believe that we learn from these awards or achievements. We learn from other things, the failures and stuff in our lives. It all depends who the jury selects as the winner.”
Reflecting on the credibility of the LSAs, Ijaz stated that these events are no less than family functions. “It’s a way of meeting each other, sitting together and having a good time,” he said. “Channels also have to earn after all. It’s a family function kind of a thing,” he concluded.
Pakistan’s leading tv channel HUM has collaborated with QMobile to showcase latest summer trends for the first time at Hum Showcase 2017. Many designers like Faraz Manan, Momina Teli, Inaaya, Nomi Ansari are showcasing their designs for summer 2017. Many popular models displayed stunning collections of famous and budding designers.
Shoaib Malik’s wife Sania Mirza’s friendship with Bollywood celebrity Farah Khan is well known.
Looks like even Shoaib is good friends with Farah Khan. Apparently, he posted a picture of his wife and Khan and said: “If I make a movie, Farah Khan will be the hero”
