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Will Mahesh Bhatt Succeed In Finishing The Cultural Gap b/w Pakistan & India?

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Will Mahesh Bhatt Succeed In Finishing The Cultural Gap b/w Pakistan & India?

The political tension post the URI attack has widened the cultural and artistic gap between Pakistan and India. Mahesh Bhatt who has been supporting Pakistan, despite of the rising tensions, approached few Pakistani singers for a song which is to be featured in a cross-border peace play!

It was earlier reported that Mahesh Bhatt has offered a song to Ali Zafar for his upcoming play. However, latest reports suggest that he’s not just taking Ali on board but Shafqat Amanat Ali too and is thinking to approach Atif Aslam and Rahat Fateh Ali Khan as well.

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According to a report from DNA, Mahesh Bhatt is all set to bring back Pakistani artistes to India. Last week Bhatt made a call to singer-actor Ali Zafar in Karachi offering him a song on the theme of cross-border peace. Ali responded favourably. So did Shafqat Amanat Ali who has agreed to contribute a song to Mahesh Bhatt’s endeavour free of cost.

Delhi-based actor Imran Zahid who will be working with Mahesh Bhatt on this project says, “Every Pakistani artiste Bhatt saab has approached has responded enthusiastically. Shafqat Amanat Ali’s manager said he doesn’t want any money for this song. We are also working on getting Rahat Fateh Ali Khan and Atif Aslam on board.”

But what about the unofficial ban on Pakistani artistes in India? Says Imran, “We are going to use the voices of the Pakistani artistes, for a play called Milne Do which will be staged in Delhi on June 8 and Mumbai on June 23. Furthermore the Indian government has clarified that it has not banned Pakistani artistes. When the Government has taken a clear stand on the issue, what chance do the protesters stand?”

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“Bhatt saab is not new to protests,” he continued. “Dialogue with Pakistan must re-start on a cultural level. The Delhi government is supporting our endeavour here in Delhi and in West Bengal Mamata Banerjee has extended support to our mission.”

However, BJP spokesperson Shaina NC is clear on the issue. “Relations with Pakistan have deteriorated to such an extent that there is a move now to declare Pakistan a terror state on an international level. Given the current crisis I don’t think we can have Pakistani artistes coming here.”

Khuda Mera Bhi Hai Episode 19 Review – Positive Messages

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Khuda Mera Bhi Hai Episode 19 Review – Positive Messages

This drama still makes me look forward to more mainly because of my interest in Noor’s journey and it is always refreshing watching people help lift each other up but there is no denying the fact that like every other episode of Khuda Mera Bhi Hai this one too had some glaring flaws. There are times when the editing is so choppy that there is absolutely no continuity in scenes, this has been happening for a few weeks now. In tonight’s episode Bubblu Mian’s scene in the beginning came out of nowhere. The idea behind the scene was easy to understand but the timing was quite odd. This scene should have come after some major confrontation or something which Zain had done specifically before this scene. Zain’s scene in which he meets Mikael by chance was also confusing and Zain’s dialogues seemed out of place. Also, Kashmala and Arshi’s issues with each other are getting more and more monotonous with every passing week. Kashmala’s visit to Mahi’s office too had been there seen that written all over it. All these people have not moved forward an inch in their lives in all these years and I am certain that I am not the only one who wants to see them move in some other direction.

This episode like all the other episodes of Khuda Mera Bhi Hai had highs and lows therefore if I sit down to asses this episode with a critical eye there were many shortcomings which were difficult to overlook but as a viewer I can say safely say that there are also several aspects of this drama which are refreshing. Watching Noor talk to Mikael about his feelings for his mother and indirectly giving them his blessings was one of those scenes in this episode which was extremely positive. Also, watching Mahi and her mother’s efforts paying off in more ways than one is a reason why I like this drama. All these people are heroes but they are not perfect, they are flawed and that is what makes their characters beautiful. They have struggled hard for a long time to get what they wanted. There were times when Noor struggled, he felt something for his friend which he knew he shouldn’t be feeling because he knows he cannot be with a girl and at the same time he could not muster up the courage to tell her the truth. Personally, I love this aspect of Noor’s personality. When he is planning his future vis-à-vis what he wants to do in life, he is very sure and is a go-getter but he is sensitive and vulnerable around people he loves. Mahi is also one such character who has achieved so much in life but it took her a lot of time to finally leave Zain. The imperfections of these characters make it easier for the viewers to relate to their characters.

Khuda Mera Bhi Hai Episode 19 Review - Positive Messages

While watching Kashmala’s scenes I was wondering if she is supposed to be a punishment for Zain and Arshi! If that is the case then I must say that it is not good enough! Even now Zain never sits down and thinks about what he has done. Arshi has never reflected on her actions. When Palwasha and Zain’s track was being shown in this episode, I had to constantly remind myself that many years had passed since they had been married because this track is so stagnant! Right now, Khuda Mera Bhi Hai needs to pick up pace because all the different aspects of the tracks have been covered in detail for now and it is time to move on.

The story has loopholes but overall it is interesting enough but the direction and editing could have been much better if the director and the editors paid more attention to detail. The preview of the next episode showed Noor and Sanam convincing Mahi to get married to Mikael, watching her live a happy life with someone who truly deserves to be with her would be the best and it will also give another positive message.

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

This Photoshoot Of Ahsan Khan Is Not To Be Missed!

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This Photoshoot Of Ahsan Khan Is Not To Be Missed!

Ahsan Khan is one of those actors who not only manages to amaze us with his performance but manages to cast his magic too. He did a photoshoot for a lawn brand earlier this month for charity purpose and has taken a good step towards the society as some profit will go to the charity. Ahsan Khan along with Rabia Butt are changing the fashion game with their new looks. It’s always great to see Ahsan Khan fitting into every job assigned and Rabia Butt looks a vision.

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Khuda Aur Mohabbat Episode 18 Review – A Very Good Episode!

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Khuda Aur Mohabbat Episode 18 Review – A Very Good Episode!

Ohkay so, I am glad that this episode restored the faith that I had in the story of Khuda Aur Mohabbat. I enjoyed watching Hammad’s journey, like everything related to Hammad was quite interesting & was portrayed perfectly as well. I liked the pace of this episode too because now that I have sat down to share my views on this episode, I feel a lot has happened & they gave us a lot to speak about. I will say that everything that the writer showed especially in this episode was quite realistic & believable because Muslims that are living in such countries will be able to relate to these events on a personal basis.

So, the episode began with Hammad getting to know about the current political situation where Muslims were being verbally attacked only to ignite more hate crimes against them. Hammad & Kamran’s reactions were believable because any Muslim living in such a country where the leaders openly speak against Muslims & Islam would make them feel vulnerable & threatened. Just because Hammad has had a religious awakening, his thought process was completely different & far more wise in comparison to Kamran & Rebecca’s because he understood that in such a dire situation, the only way to make yourself feel accepted was to portray a very different perspective of Islam than what the media portrays. Hammad understood that in this current situation all he had to do was portray a true picture of what Muslims are like & what Islam teaches its followers to do, which is something almost all the regular & practicing Muslims feel when they have to face such a scenario.

I actually enjoyed watching how Hammad despite being disheartened & threatened came up with a plan of forgiving & letting everything go because he knew that this path might be difficult but it will surely reap rewards & this is exactly what happened by the end of the episode. Zeeshan as usual attacked Hammad because he is a bully on the loose & luckily Sara spotted them & saw what exactly happened. Isaac definitely has a personal vendetta against Hammad because like Sara while speaking to her mother discussed, Isaac can not stand Pakistani Muslims as according to them all of them are extremists. Isaac has seen how Hammad has gotten himself involved in the Muslim community & the activities related to it, that is why he has formed a very strong opinion against him, having said that I do understand that they had no other way to show how Isaac was getting to know about Hammad’s activities & interests but I found it actually quite amusing that Isaac walked on Hammad just when he was seeing his Muazzin friend off, like that walk-in-the-park-near-Masjid seemed a little forced but chalo, it’s alright!

Just because Isaac is biased, he decided to punish Hammad equally for what Zeeshan did but it was quite interesting how Hammad decided to bring Sara into the picture as may be he had this faith in her that she won’t lie or also because he wanted to test them & see where they stand. Isaac was obviously taken aback by the fact that Sara decided to support Hammad & not her cousin Zeeshan but this is exactly what I wanted to see in Sara’s character & I loved it. Isaac obviously had no reason to punish Hammad but he most certainly didn’t expect that Hammad would not only forgive Zeeshan but would also request to cancel out his punishment as well, like it was good to see Isaac getting a very subtle reality check which forced him to admit that Hammad was a ‘nice boy’.

I liked that they didn’t only focus on Hammad being the only Muslim facing the racism & problems, rather they highlighted how Kamran, an owner of a small business was also feeling the brunt of the political situation that was putting Muslims in the spotlight. Even though I understand Rebecca’s concerns as Hammad’s friend but I found it a little uncalled for that every single time Hammad did something, she had to whine non-stop about it & had to question his decisions. I am glad that at least Hammad has 1 sane & wise person by his side who shares the same mental wavelength as Hammad’s & can understand Hammad’s perspective & that is his Muazzin friend, I really enjoy their conversations. It was actually quite beautiful that his friend told him to cover for him & give a call for Fajr prayer in his absence, like at that moment Hammad realized how Allah elevated his status & he was reminded of all the things his traveler friend said where he told Hammad that such rewards are given to very special people. It was like at that moment Hammad felt that all his prayers were accepted & that he was someone very special, may be that is why Hammad found this inner strength in himself which told him that he could fight his enemies with a lot of patience & could change their perspective about him & Muslims in general.

So, Hammad & Sara became friends, firstly because Hammad had to thank her for supporting the truth & testifying in his favor & secondly when Sara had to thank him for forgiving Zeeshan. It was good that at least the first step that Hammad took hit the perfect spot where he succeeded in changing Sara’s perspective about him a little. Hammad handed her over some books about Islam because he knew that she is also a victim of misunderstandings about the religion, so he thought these books will definitely help. I am sure this is something that won’t sit well with Isaac because he already is feeling a little threatened by Hammad’s steadfastness in the path of his religion!

Overall, I had a great time watching this episode because the focus was on Hammad & then on Sara. I must say in a few scenes that Hammad & Sara shared, Imran Abbas & Kubra Khan’s chemistry was amazingggg, like they looked so good together. I just can’t wait to see their love story now like I am already excited. A little mistake that I picked was Hammad telling his friend that the dean of the university being a ‘Muslim’ himself was against Muslims, like at that moment I thought Hammad was misunderstood & may be later he would find out that Isaac is not a Muslim but later in the episode when Hammad gave Sara those books knowing that she is Isaac’s daughter sealed the deal that Hammad was completely aware of the fact that Sara & Isaac weren’t Muslims, so this was basically a mistake that the director overlooked which he shouldn’t have, like at this stage of the drama they can’t afford such mistakes because they are serving a bigger purpose through the story so a little attention is most certainly required. Kubra Khan once again gave me a reason to become a fan of her acting. Imran Abbas was amazing as usual. I know it would sound mean but I actually felt this pleasure seeing Rebecca all forlorn when she spotted Hammad & Sara together, like while she was feeling jealous & hurt, I was smirking that she is once again going to get ditched. I am sure if another actor had played the role of Rebecca, I would’ve felt some sympathy for her but not for this actress. Also, can someone please pick Zeeshan from his ponytail & chuck him out of the drama because just like I am getting tired of Rebecca’s rants, I am getting sick of Zeeshan’s ghundapan too & can I add how he overtakes Rebecca in being annoying, hands down! Anyways, please share your thoughts about this amazing episode of Khuda Aur Mohabbat.

Keep Supporting,
Cheers,
Zahra Mirza.

Rafay Rashdi’s ‘Shahvaar’

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Rafay Rashdi’s ‘Shahvaar’

Rafay Rashdi, the director who seems to be giving a new diretion to Pakistani cinema is all set to bring a series of short films. He released the first poster of his short film ‘Shahvaar’ which makes us spell bound with the depth.

HIP got in touch with Rafay Rashidi to know who Shahvaar is and what she’s all about…

“Shahvaar is a short film highlighting social taboos. It’s a women centric film. A film about women empowerment. It’s about our own women, bound and shackled by the society unable to perform to their true potential. Shahvaar highlights the potential of women. It shows us real life scenarios of how women, when liberated, can perform twice as much as men and earn a respectable position for themselves despite the gender bias they confront on each step they take,” Rafay revealed.

He further added, “Our central subject, Shahvaar, is an accomplished, well established and well-settled woman. She has achieved each and everything on her own but there has been sacrifices she have had to make and prices she had to pay. Shahvaar highlights how this woman has emerged from the depths of her helplessness and her plight to become what she is today.”

Rafay Rashidi also told HIP that he had come across women in his life, who has when given the chance, performed to their true potential and stunned everyone around. He quotes Sharmeen Obaid Chinoy, and his mother Mahtab Akbar Rashidi, to be his true inspirations of how powerful women can be and how much they can achieve, defying all odds, if they set their mind to it.

The face of Shahvaar, will be unveiled in the last week of February 2017, while the film will go into post production mid-March. “I have passed on the direction mantle to Umair Najeeb Khan for Shahvaar- a person truly deserving to be leading a powerful film of this sorts,” Rafay said on a parting note.

Face Music Mela 2017 postponed

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Face Music Mela 2017 postponed

In the aftermath of a series of horrifying terror attacks that have gripped the country, with the latest devastation happenings in the country, the mood in the entertainment industry, much like the rest of the country, is both grave and sad

After PFDC, now the Face Music Mela 2017 which was scheduled to take place next month, on March 3 and 4 in Islamabad has been postponed. The decision has been made as a way to showcase solidarity in these harsh days.

The artist which were suppose to perform were Ali Ashraf and the Crazy Vibes, Bulbulik (Gojal, Hunza), The Canvas, Iqbal Baloch Banjo, Rap Engineers, Natasha Baig, Kyub Yul Sa (France), Sibti & the Retrosexuals, Sain Tanveer Bros (Dhol), Call the band, Zoha Zuberi, Surge, Sikander Ka Mandir, Uzair Jaswal, Sattar Jogi, Azal, Sara Haider and Qawalistan. A new date for the event is still awaited.

Komal Rizvi’s ‘Yeh Kya Huwa’ Is Out!

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Komal Rizvi’s ‘Yeh Kya Huwa’ Is Out!

Cornetto Pop Rock Season 1 was a massive success with its jazzed up music drama. This time again, Cornetto Pop Rock Season 2 will come up with six different songs alongside cinematic masterpieces in the form of music videos. This year the singers include Qubee, Qurram Hussain, Komal Rizvi, Ayma Baig, Momina Mustehsan, Meesha Shafi. There will also be a dance number by Hasan Rizvi, BodyBeats, and Ayesha Umer on a song by Qurram Hussain, while the host will be Anushay Ashraf.

The song that is opening the new season is called ‘Yeh Kya Huwa’ and it is by Komal Rizvi. It released already and is creating buzz, the song is produced by Saad Sultan and is accompanied by a music video that has been directed by Wajahat Rauf and choreographed by Wahab Shah, featuring Komal herself.

Speaking about her new song, Komal said in a press statement earlier this month: “I’m so excited for this season! The success of ‘Desan Da Raja’ inspired me to make this song. I have written this song aiming it to be simple and fun that puts on a smile on faces and then throw in a classic nostalgic tune in a contemporary fashion. It was so much fun working on this song and I hope people enjoy it as much as I loved the process.”

Nike’s Latest Ad Featuring Muslim Women Is An Empowering Tool!

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Nike’s Latest Ad Featuring Muslim Women Is An Empowering Tool!

For the last 40 years Nike have been empowering women to achieve their dreams. Nike’s follows recent marketing trends meant to appeal to a larger female audience, and spreading positive body messages. They’ve had some of the most successful marketing campaigns ever, teaming up with inspiring Muslim athletes to help motivate woman all over the world.

Nike’s Middle East advertisement shows women in Hijab running and skateboarding, despite the looks they get from the people around them. We see strong women boxing, skating, playing football, free running, fencing and dancing.

“What will they say about you? Maybe they’ll say you showed them what’s possible.” Nike is taking the initiative of empowering Arab and Muslim women to do the things they love.

This commercial is part of a campaign featuring Middle Eastern athletes as the powerful, strong women they are. What makes this ad special is that it touches on the insecurities of women in a society, empowers rather than just commercializing a product. Have a look at the advertisement below and share your thoughts.

Is Technology Being Used Authentically?

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Is Technology Being Used Authentically?

From the way people consume news to how they keep in touch with friends or meet new people, it’s safe to say, technology use has drastically altered behavioural patterns. Rising technology and mediums of the same have various pros and cons. There is no denying that we live in the age of technology. It is an essential part of everyday life and is improving with every passing day. Along with the developing technology, the way we think and operate is also coming along as a consequence to the technological advances.

Despite of being in a busy day and age, audiences still need regular access to news to know various events taking place, both locally and around the world, that have an impact on their lives. And television is believed to be one of the most authentic mediums for news. However, TV channels covering news are now eager to score big in the world of technology and this trend might never end because people now believe more in television and social media platforms. At one hand its a source of information but on the other hand can cause trouble too. In order to be the first one to cover a news, TV channels often forget their responsibility which is to break a news only after it’s confirmation.

A blast in Lahore Defence, on Thursday shook the whole nation. Where police officials confirmed it as a blast, the authorities still claimed it to be some sort of other error in the building. After the sudden and saddening blast which took over 8 lives, different TV channels starting reporting another blast in Gulberg, Lahore. As soon as the news of second blast broke out, the social media of Pakistan went into a complete frenzy and people all over the country were extremely shocked. Almost all media news outlets started to add fuel to the rumor and published news of a bomb blast in Gulberg right after the news of a bomb blast in Defence as a breaking news. According to TV channels reports, the blast took place outside a restaurant of an international food chain in Gulberg. On its account, police forces and rescue teams immediately reached the place only to find out that nothing had actually happened. The news turned out to be a mere hoax.

Just to be the first one to announce the news, every channel started spreading news without any sort of confirmation which resulted in causing panic all over Pakistan. Major news outlets and journalists reported the news of the second blast, not just through television but social media too and went on to share their personal thoughts on the same, yet again without any sort of confirmation.

It’s a common trend in print and electronic media where every outlet starts copying the other instead of confirming whether the reported incident even occurred. This wasn’t acceptable for audiences and PEMRA. The media watchdog decided to take an action against all media outlets for spreading a false news and causing unnecessary anxiety among people. A total of 30-31 news channels have been issued notices and asked to explained their intentions behind this news. PEMRA has given 1 week time to channels to present their explanation for airing false news without any confirmation.

February has sadly become a month of mourning for the whole nation as terror attacks across the country including Lahore and Sehwan blast have left people devastated. Pakistan has seen a terribly tragic month with one bomb blast following the other in all the major cities which has left the whole nation heart broken. The news channels really need to make sure to spread only authentic and correct news. They need to take things seriously and confirm the news before causing more panic to an already disturbed nation. Let’s hope the media outlets make sure to avoid false news’ in the future.

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Ali Zafar To Sing For Mahesh Bhatt’s Play Based On Indo-Pak Love Story

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Ali Zafar To Sing For Mahesh Bhatt’s Play Based On Indo-Pak Love Story

Mahesh Bhatt has always tried to maintain the peace and has been an ambassador of peace and a supporter of art exchange beyond borders. He is now about to take the initiative to resume Indo-Pak cultural dialogue with a stage adaptation of Shakespeare’s Romeo & Juliet which will convert the original play into an Indo-Pak love story.

According to Bollywood Hungama, the play entitled Milne Do will feature artistes and musicians from both sides of the border. India’s theatre actor Imran Zahid who will play Bhatt’s Romeo says, “Bhatt Saab has already approached Ali Zafar to write a theme song for the play. We are now in the process of approaching some more Pakistanis singers and composers.”

The play will feature artistes from India and Pakistan. “It will address itself to the theme of us, instead of them,” said Mahesh Bhatt.

Let’s see which Pakistani artists will be approached for the project.

Moor Fame Shaz Khan Will Play A Pivotal Role In ‘Parwaz Hai Junoon’

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Moor Fame Shaz Khan Will Play A Pivotal Role In ‘Parwaz Hai Junoon’

American-Pakistani actor Shaz Khan is all set to play a pivotal role in upcoming film ‘Parwaaz Hai Junoon’. He first appeared as a Pashtun in critically acclaimed Moor in 2015, followed by Mehreen Jabbar’s Dobara Phir Se as Hareem Farooq’s estranged husband.

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“I’m playing one of the 16 pilots in Parwaaz Hai Junoon, it’s one of the main roles in that track,” Shaz Khan, who hails from an Air Force background told Instep. “My grandfather was an air commodore and my uncle also holds one of the senior positions in the Air Force, so this was a project I couldn’t say no to. It’s a grand story and a pretty big production.”

He also informed that he was cast in the film months back but no official announcement had been made on that due to some issues. He will begin shooting his part in the coming days.

Starring Hamza Ali Abbasi, Ahad Raza Mir and Hania Amir in lead roles, Parwaaz Hai Junoon is directed by Haseeb Hassan and is based on Pakistan’s Air Force. The film will go on floors soon.

Pakistan Fashion Week 2017 Final Day

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Pakistan Fashion Week 2017 Final Day

Day two of the Fashion Week Pakistan (FPW) had it all, the glitz and glamour of the fashion industry. The line-up for Day Two of FPW 2017 included collections by acclaimed designers such as Nida Azwer, Amir Adnan, Deepak Perwani, and a special showcase by Munib Nawaz, Zuria Dor, The Pink Tree Company, Jeem, Sonya Batla and Gulabo.

There was a special segment featuring the top designers of Pakistan, including Bunto Kazmi, Shamaeel Ansari, HSY, Umar Sayeed, Sana Safinaz, Nomi Ansari, Amir Adnan, Nilofer Shahid and Maheen Khan.

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PFDC Sunsilk Fashion Week Postponed Due To Lahore Blast

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PFDC Sunsilk Fashion Week Postponed Due To Lahore Blast

Pakistan Fashion Design Council (PFDC) has decided to postpone the PFDC Sunsilk Fashion Week

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The show was originally scheduled for March 3-5. The decision came after the Lahore Blast which took numerous lives and injured many.

According to Image, the council’s publicist, designers, the council and Lahore on the whole feel very disturbed following yesterday’s blasts. It was considered prudent that an event as high-profile as PSFW, hosting media and fashion fraternity from across the country, should be delayed. The event is expected to be held soon.

Veteran Actor Farooq Zameer Passes Away!

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Veteran Actor Farooq Zameer Passes Away!

Veteran Pakistani actor, Farooq Zameer, passed away on Thursday, at the age of 76.

The legendary actor started his career in the 60s and rose to fame with his plays like Guriya, Shamail and ‘Suragh-i-Zindagi’. He has also been working for private drama channels. One of the most successful dramas of his career was ‘Mukammal and Mahira’.

He passed away after a protracted illness at the Combined Military Hospital, Lahore. According to Dawn, funeral prayers for the late actor will be offered on Saturday on the return of one of his sons from the US. He left behind a widow, three sons and a daughter.

Pakistani artists and scholars expressed over the demises of one of the finest actors of Pakistan.

Nazr e Bad Episode 9 & 10 Review – Absolutely Incredible!

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Nazr e Bad Episode 9 & 10 Review – Absolutely Incredible!

Ohkay so, these two episodes of Nazr e Bad were again quite interesting but came with quite a few scary scenes too. I love how this drama has turned out to be such a complete package where it has a message, it shows all sorts of human emotions like jealousy, hatred, envy, sorrow & grief, it also has some family politics & most importantly it is dealing with the subject of black magic in a very appropriate & believable manner because nothing has been overdone & nothing has been over-dramatized to chip in the ratings. In fact, I feel they have kept things quite -subtle because I feel if they had taken it a notch higher, the faint-hearted me who watches this drama at night wouldn’t have been left with the courage to watch it anymore, so thumbs up for Team Nazr e Bad for making such an interesting drama & showing everything in such a convincing manner that it has become one such drama that I look forward to every single week & honestly, I find 2 episodes a bit too less!

So, Parvez continued to target Maham & Aftab’s new formed relationship & unfortunately, everything that Parvez was trying to achieve started happening because Aftab has become paranoid who can’t get the idea of Parvez & Maham being involved with each other out of his head. Even though Maham on her own is suffering too & she can’t find a solution to her problem because she also doesn’t want her mother or her family to stay concerned about her all the time, but looks like her fear has subsided & she has stopped feeling the discomfort that she used to feel when Parvez started off with his black magic. This time around it looked like Parvez directed all his black energies at Aftab because he knows that Maham might not leave him but Aftab can do that if he will continue to burden him & his soul.

I found it actually quite believable that Parvez made sure that Aftab faces some mishaps in his professional life too because that is something which actually becomes a bone of contention between a husband & wife as usually husbands get so entangled in their professional life issues that they don’t really pay much attention to their wives. This is exactly what happened that when Aftab learned about the robbery at his office, he called Maham & just because she received his call after a little while, he made an issue about it too. It seems that Aftab is now finding a reason to get agitated with Maham because he is not himself anymore & he has no control over his emotions.

This is exactly something that I had in my mind all this while too when I saw Shahista siding with Parvez & was trying to malign Maham’s reputation, like I would always think that why was she against Maham whereas she was just as much of an aunt to Maham as much she was to Parvez but the entire thing got revealed & it seemed quite convincing too. At first Shahista really took pride in the fact that just because she called Parvez to Maham’s home & reminded everyone about the friendship that Maham & Parvez shared, Aftab sent Maham back, but it was good that Nursat not only heard what she was saying but confronted Shahista as well. I felt really bad for Nusrat when I found her pleading in front of Shahista to not create further misunderstandings between Maham & her husband. Just because Nusrat disapproved of the guy Shahista was interested in before her marriage, Shahista was now making Maham face the brunt for it which actually was so mean & bizarre but most certainly believable because you never know what & how many grudges people can harbor in their hearts against you. I found Shahista quite shallow that just because she couldn’t get married to the one she loved, she was now after Maham because back in the day, Maham’s mother stood against Shahista’s wishes & didn’t allow her to get married to him.

So, finally Almas found out what her son was upto & even though she felt a little uncomfortable, she couldn’t say anything because she herself believes in such things & resorts to black magic thinking it will solve all of her problems. Almas’s gave Parvez a nod of approval just after confirming that whatever Parvez was doing would guarantee him Maham. What Parvez is doing at this stage is only because of Almas as she got him introduced to this dark world & she made him so immune to all of this that he doesn’t find anything odd. Almas made sure that Parvez nourishes Maham’s love in his heart & now when Maham didn’t reciprocate those feelings, he resorted to such extreme measures. They showed that Parvez was not only practicing black magic because he wanted Maham in his life, but he now turned it into a money-making business because being the only son, he had to take the role of a bread winner too. Almas & Parvez might think that things are shaping up for them but little do they know what this black magic would do to their lives!

Even though it came as a surprise but it was good to see Shahista realizing her mistakes & telling Parvez to forget Maham. Looks like Shahista has understood that everything that she was doing, especially to someone’s daughter could come & bite her in the future too because she has a daughter as well but Parvez gave her a reply which she wasn’t expecting. It seems that Shahista has also learned that Parvez is into black magic but I am waiting to see if she will inform Nusrat about it or not, I really wish she does because Nusrat wants a validation to the feeling she has always had about Almas & her family. I think this would be a huge favor that Shahista would do to Nusrat’s family & she should in order to redeem herself.

I will say I loved the note at which the 2nd episode ended, like they showed that Parvez was trying to cast magic on Maham but because she was offering prayers, Parvez couldn’t do anything & was shocked as to why his magic wasn’t working. It subtly highlighted the importance of prayers & being in touch with your spiritual & religious side because every time someone complains about these things, those who do the spiritual healing tell the affected people to hold strongly onto the Holy Qur’an & Prayers. In the initial episodes, they also showed that when Maham started feeling uncomfortable because of Almas’s amulets & practices, every time Nusrat would recite Holy Qur’an while being on her side, Maham would feel better & normal again. I really think the writer & the director should be commended for maintaining a balanced approach where they have not only shown that black magic is powerful & the evil is winning over. Even though they are showing that right now just because Nusrat’s family hasn’t put the finger on what actually is the root cause of the problems that Maham & Aftab are facing but I am sure once that will be revealed, they will definitely show the power of Holy Qur’an, Prayers & everything related to it in comparison to black magic, but yes, I will once again say that so far they have dealt with the entire subject brilliantly & for that the entire team of Nazr e Bad deserves a lot of appreciation!

Overall, I had a great time watching the episodes of Nazr e Bad this week, even though this drama deals with darkness & the widespread evil but it gives me enough reasons every week to tune to it the next time because everything that has been showed so far is quite convincing & realistic. The first 10 episodes of Nazr e Bad have been quite amazing & the story has been revealed brilliantly, I just hope they keep their game strong right till the end & turn it into a memorable drama which conveyed a strong message to the viewers & showed how getting involved in these prohibited things ruin the lives & the families. I will say I feel bad for both Aftab & Maham because they have no idea why they are facing so many issues at such an early stage of the marriage. Also, I can’t stand Aftab’s mother, like she is that bitter lifeless woman for no good reason who is finding solace in seeing her daughter in law & her son suffer. I love Nusrat’s character, like the way she feels for her daughter & goes out of the way to make sure her daughter isn’t dealing with any unnecessary pressure goes to show what a mother is capable of & what she can do when it comes to her children. I am not too thrilled with Abreea/Ahmer track, I am sure Nusrat won’t approve & I really hope Ahmer doesn’t wage a war against his mother for Abeera’s sake, like this entire family has caused enough stress in their lives, so Nusrat shouldn’t deal with anything anymore. I will say all the actors especially Fazila Qazi, Sakina Samo, Ali Abbas, Sara Khan & Azfar Rehman have done a commendable job, they have made their characters quite realistic & believable & can I also add how gorgeous & beautiful Sara Khan looks!!! I can’t wait for the next episode already. Please share your thoughts about these two episodes of Nazr e Bad.

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Zahra Mirza.

“I’m Passionate, Honest & Calm,” says Junaid Khan

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“I’m Passionate, Honest & Calm,” says Junaid Khan

Despite being a very popular singer, Junaid Khan decided to kick start his acting career 6 years ago and he managed to impress us with every piece of work! He’s currently seen some meaty projects and is leaving his mark in the industry.

We love our celebrities and it’s never enough to know more about them. Hip had a chat with Junaid Khan and asked him some 20 candid questions for the rapid-fire round!

Describe yourself in 3 words?
Passionate, honest and calm.

Where did you grow up?
I grew up in Lahore.

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Who discovered that you were a great singer?
It was, in fact, my neighbour with whom I used to jam with discovered my talent.

Which song of yours is the most favourite?
*Sab Bhula Kai* has to be the one.

Favourite colour?
I just love white.

One word which you use the most?
Khamawwnnn…

Are you a night owl or a morning person?
Definitely a morning person.

Favourite food?
I’m not fussy and I like all kind of foods, but if I have to choose my favourite then it’s *payas.*

Best leading lady, you enjoyed working with and why?
Mahira khan because I like how she is so honest with her work and not to forget that she is very sweet at heart.

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Three major turn offs?
Pretentiousness, diva attitude and body odour.

Last book which you read?
Oh, gosh now that was a few years back and they were the ones which I read during my MBA.

Facebook or Instagram?
Facebook.

Best gift ever received?
You know I’m not into material gifts but I do think that a mother’s love is the best gift that God has given me.

Favourite travel companion?
Myself

Biggest inspiration?
Life itself.

Hard work or luck?
Both go hand in hand, I’m a firm believer of that.

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If you had any one superpower which would you choose?
I would choose to fly because I love travelling and exploring.

List any three all-time favourite dramas starring yourself.
Yeh Mera Deewanapan Hai, Sun Yara and Mata e Jaan.


What is an ideal day for you?
An ideal day would be when I am able to make myself and others around me happy.

Lastly, what is next for Junaid Khan the actor?
A few tv serials as well as reading a few film scripts so let’s see what works out.

Sang e Marmar Episode 26 Review – Blatant Lies!

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Sang e Marmar Episode 26 Review – Blatant Lies!

Ohkay so, this episode of Sang e Marmar was quite interesting because every other situation & scenario was revolving around Shireen. Shireen has become such a focal point at this stage of the drama that every single person around her is thinking about her, but it is only Gulistan who wishes well for her, whereas the rest of them are just targeting her because of their own insecurities & personal vendettas. This episode had few developments to its credit but I am most certainly waiting for some fireworks which the precap of the next episode most certainly promised so I am already excited!

Gulistan had to face his worst fears because he got confronted by Aurang & he actually assumed that it was Shameem who told him everything but it was good that the entire misunderstanding got sorted out & Aurang himself told his mother that he overheard when Gulistan was confessing his sins. Gulistan tried to come clean but looks like he couldn’t convince Aurang. At first I thought that may be after being emotionally & mentally shattered, Aurang would leave everything but like I felt, now that Aurang has Gulistan’s weak point in his hand, he got the courage to openly tell Gulistan what his plan of action in the future is going to be. Just because Aurang confronted Gulistan, he has found this new confidence in himself where he can put forth his opinion in front of his father because he knows that firstly Gulistan is guilty & secondly, Aurang has lost a bit of respect he had for Gulistan in his heart which actually forced him to surrender in front of him every-time he suggested something before. Aurang not only told his father that he intended to make a hospital & a school in the village but also that he intended to get married to Palwasha. Even though Gulistan has given Aurang complete authority over what he wants to do & decide for the village & its matters but he most certainly wants his son to get married to Shireen!

Gulistan once again spoke to the wrong guy with the the wrong tone. Gulistan might have changed but the habitual chauvinism still remains that is why very conveniently in front of Torah, Gulistan blamed Palwasha for instigating the love angle with Aurang whereas he never once confronted Aurang & told him that he wouldn’t approve of the love marriage that Aurang was planning for. Gulistan knows that his children aren’t saints but he does everything to cover their deeds even if Gulistan doesn’t agree with any of them, that is why Gulistan told Torah to stop Palwasha in stead of speaking to Aurang about it. Torah immediately thought of a way to come back at Gulistan because he felt insulted & everyone knows what Palwasha means to Torah so it’s a done deal that he won’t sit still & allow his enemy to insult his sister & blame him for something even his son is guilty of. It was good to see Bulbul but the things he said didn’t suggest that he intends to go against Torah Khan, in fact he gave him an idea that he would tell his mother to spread the rumor. I don’t think at this stage, Bulbul being a naive soul even understands the trump card he has in his hand which is Torah’s secret but let’s see if he will turn the table or he will continue to act all naive right till the end because I feel if there’s any chance for Torah to get exposed, it completely depends on Bulbul!

It was actually quite distasteful seeing Pari spewing one lie after another just because she hated Shireen & the way she involved Holy Qur’an to convince Sherbano that everything that she was saying was the truth sealed the deal. Sherbano despite knowing that Pari was lying got the validation she wanted because even she is against Shireen herself & that is the moment when for the first time, Shireen gave up & ended up cursing Pari because she has had enough. Pari got a result of her lies & that entire scene was quite depressing but yes, I didn’t feel any sympathy for her because she invited this upon herself!

I really felt bad for Shireen when Aurang rejected her & chose not to understand her love. Even though Aurang on his own is justified & he resorted to honesty & truth when he was telling everything to Shireen about what he feels for her & what he has felt for Palwasha all his life but I still felt really bad for Shireen because she spent her entire life dreaming about her one-sided love only to find out that despite everything being in her favor, Aurang wasn’t ready for it. I know Aurang & Palwasha are justified in loving each other but I do feel bad for Shireen & for the first time after such an upfront rejection, I really think Shireen shouldn’t get married to Aurang because he & meesni Palwasha deserve each other!

Overall, this episode was interesting but was once again on a slower side. It was hard seeing every single person be it Pari, Gul Begum, Sherbano, Bulbul, Torah & to some extent Palwasha being against Shireen. I actually smirked when I heard Torah speak about Insaaf & Allah, like these words didn’t seem appropriate coming from a murderer’s mouth so let’s see, whose side luck’s going to be. The preview of the next episode surely got me excited, I think just like Pari got bitten by karma, Torah will meet the same fate but Sherbano is someone who Shireen will take down herself & I guess that would be enough of a humiliation for Sherbano. Everyone acted really really well in this episode & Kubra Khan surely made me feel so bad for Shireen but I really think she had a hard time acting in the scene where she had to deliver the dialogues while crying, nonetheless, she has flawlessly conveyed Shireen’s struggles & pain every step of the way, that is why till date, I don’t feel for any character as much as I feel for her. Please share your thoughts about this episode of Sang e Marmar.

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Cheers,
Zahra Mirza.

Abdullah Qureshi’s PSL Song Is Making Waves

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Abdullah Qureshi’s PSL Song Is Making Waves

The young sensation Abdullah Qureshi started off with covers a couple of years back and with only three original singles, he won numerous hearts. He has now marked a solid and powerful niche for himself in the world of Pakistani music and is the latest talk of the town.

His song for PSL season 2 ‘Kitna Rola Daalay Ga’ has been ruling the internet. According to reports doing rounds, Abdullah’s song was recorded before PSL initiated and had been pitched to PSL. However, it wasn’t chosen despite of the enthusiasm since brands now prefer to tag stars instead of young singers. The song is now picked on by PTCL, who bought it for Islamabad United.

Listen to the energetic song here:

Fashion Pakistan Week 2017

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Fashion Pakistan Week 2017

Day one of the FPW kicked off last night with designers Ayesha Farook Hashwani, Nauman Arfeen, Huma Adnan of FnkAsia, Arsalan Iqbal, Bank Alfalah Rising Talent featuring Tooba Chottani, Areej Iqbal, Fatima Abdul Rauf and Zafar Ahsan Naqvi; Zaheer Abbas by Urdu 1, Humayun Alamgir, Nida Azwer and Teena Durrani.

Pakistan’s best designers and retail brands presented their trends for Spring/Summer 2017 at the 11th Fashion Pakistan Week. The show was choreographed by Freiha Altaf. The star studded night was a beautiful display of all kinds of trends.

Here’s a sneak peek into the main show:

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Nigar Awards Ceremony Might Be Postponsed

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Nigar Awards Ceremony Might Be Postponsed

Nigar Awards, the oldest prestigious awards in Pakistan, are back after a 12-year hiatus. The awards are already making headlines around the country, but not for good reasons. First it was the nominations which received serious backlash from the audiences and now the latest controversy is that the organisers of Nigar Awards have been sued by proprietor of Lush, Osama Qazi on the pretext of violation of contract and betrayal.

According to recent reports, court has issued a stay order to stop the proceedings of Nigar Awards until some issues are resolved. Usama Qazi, has filed an application with the High Court against the Chairman of Nigar Awards, for breaking a ten-year contract with him and joining hands with another party for the ceremony.

However, according to the sources of Instep, it is not true and the contract with the businessman was terminated on December 4, 2016.

“The court hasn’t issued any stay order for the Nigar Awards and it’s just a way of pulling us down,” the source told Instep. “Those who were trying to bring the awards back for the last 2 years but didn’t succeed are doing it since we managed to do what they couldn’t. They are portraying it in such a way so that it causes damage to us; the court hasn’t asked us to delay it.”

The award ceremony is expected to be held on March 16, 2017. However, the source explained that due to the damage caused by rumors against Nigar Awards, there is a possibility that the ceremony maybe postponed. Let’s wait for an official statement from the organizers.

Shaan Shahid’s Latest Photoshoot!

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Shaan Shahid’s Latest Photoshoot!

After serving the film industry for more than two decades and with hundreds of films under his belt, Shaan Shahid has now also stepped into directing. Besides shooting for films, Pakistani Film Industry’s iconic superstar, was clicked shooting for Niche Lifestyle 2017 cover.

The female model Kiran Malik is a vision in Shehla Chatoor and Shaan is adding the star power, setting the temperature high and we just couldn’t stop swooning over them.

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Shehrnaz Episode 17 Review – A Complete Disappointment

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Shehrnaz Episode 17 Review – A Complete Disappointment

The award for the most sloppy storyline and the most inaccurate use of background score goes to team Shehrnaz!! After this episode I am officially done with watching and reviewing this play. Honestly speaking I even watched this episode only out of sheer curiosity, just to find out how ridiculous the storyline could get. The most funny scene in tonight’s episode was the one in which KK’s assistant comes and gives Shehrnaz flowers, the background music and the overall feel of that scene suggested that Shehrnaz was heart broken because KK could not make it!! Hello! you are getting married woman please get over KK, was the first thought that ran through my mind.!! Shehrnaz’s colorful personality and her foolish decisions make it impossible for the viewers to feel for her character. Later on Shehrnaz thought of KK when Sherry called her princess! When she was with KK she used to miss Sherry and now that she is married to Sherry, she cannot stop thinking about KK!

Shehrnaz’s character was introduced to the viewers as that of a girl who was both ambitious and intelligent but now instead of getting even more ambitious and street smart with time and exposure, she actually acts naive a little too often, something which is impossible to relate to. Shehrnaz’s marriage to Sherry and as the preview suggested her decision to invest in his career have to be the most stupid decisions she has made. Once again after getting divorced she will be lonely. I am still wondering where Imran Ashraf’s character has disappeared!

Shehrnaz Episode 17 Review - A Complete Disappointment

KK’s newly developed love for the child he has not even officially adopted is another ridiculous development in the story. I have a bad feeling that Shehrnaz and KK will end up together and live happily ever after!! Ayeza Khan looked pretty in all the scenes just like all the previous episodes but I wish the production team invested less time and money on Ayeza Khan’s looks and more on hiring a good writer! The fact is that the writer did not put in a lot of thought into writing this script. The first few episodes were well written and the story had a definite direction but for the past few weeks the story has gone completely haywire. We have watched many damsels in distress in dramas but I must say Shehrnaz is one-of-a-kind because all her problems are mostly self-created. This is especially disappointing because in the beginning episodes she was introduced as someone who could tackle any problem. That Shehrnaz died a long time ago and this new Shehrnaz isn’t exactly appealing!

How many of you watched this latest episode and how many of you, like me, are looking for something more entertaining and logical to watch on a Wednesday night? Do share your thoughts about this episode.

FPW 2017 Kicks Off

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FPW 2017 Kicks Off

Entertainment space is abuzz with one of the most-anticipated events of the year, ‘Fashion Pakistan Week (FPW)’ which opens drapes tonight.

We are already very excited and restlessly looking forward to designers to wow and impress us with their latest work. The Spring/Summer 2017 event was earlier set for three days – February 22-2, but the management brought it down to two days.

Here’s a sneak peek into the red carpet.

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#Titli sensation Ali Abbas at #Urdu1 #FPW2017 #RedCarpet #Day1

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Incredible Nina Kashif with Anoushay Ashraf at #FPW2017 #Urdu1 #RedCarpet

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Shoot For Zarrar’s Final Spell Begins

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Shoot For Zarrar’s Final Spell Begins

Ruling the Pakistani film industry for more than two decades, Shaan Shahid has clearly been a timeless actor who has served the industry with his power-packed performances. And now, he is all set to direct Arth 2 and Zarrar.

As per Hip, Zarrar’s final spell of shooting is about to begin from 28th February!

The final spell begins by the end of February and will be shot in Lahore, Gawadar as well as up north. The cast members which will be a part of the spell are Shaan himself, Kiran Malik, Nayyer Ejaz and Nadeem Shb.

Zarrar is an action drama film, expected to release this year. Apat from direction, Shaan has written the film and will play the lead role as well. Zarrar is also one of first Pakistani movies to land UK’s biggest studio, Pinewood, for its post production phase!

Zarrar is produced by 5th Dimension Films in partnership with Blue Orca Pvt Ltd. Besides, the leads, the film also stars London-based actor Adnan Butt who will mark his debut as an antagonist.

Waqar Zaka’s Facebook Account Got Hacked & Here’s What He Has To Say!

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Waqar Zaka’s Facebook Account Got Hacked & Here’s What He Has To Say!

Waqar Zaka’s Facebook account was reportedly hacked last night. Fans of the controversial celebrity went into total shock when one of the statuses on his account claimed that the account had been hacked and threatened to ‘expose’ the celebrity.

Waqar Zaka's Facebook Account Got Hacked & Here's What He Has To Say!

Last month, a video of him getting beaten up by Junaid went viral on social media and became a subject of joke. Which later on turned out to be a different story. According to Waqar, he got his account back and here’s what he has to say.

One can only wonder if his account was really hacked for real or is it just a publicity stunt. However, this man surely managed to stay in the limelight.

Sheheryar Munawar Confirms Signing Film Opposite Mahira Khan

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Sheheryar Munawar Confirms Signing Film Opposite Mahira Khan

There were rumors and the buzz doing rounds that Sheheryar Munawar and Mahira Khan, who first appeared together in Ho Mann Jahaan last year, will be coming together for another film. According to the social media, the two actors would pair up for Farjad Nabi and Meenu Gaur’s next, the duo known for Jeewan Hathi. However, no official announcement was made on the subject until now.

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The male lead of the film has finally confirmed the news. Instep contacted Sheheryar Munawar and confirming the news he said, “Yes I’m doing a film with Mahira Khan, which will be directed by Farjad and Meenu.”

However, he refrained from disclosing any further details as he’s under a contract. “I think it’s too early to talk about it. I’m not sure if I am allowed to reveal anything further about the film.”

So, the rumors turned out to real indeed and we’re really looking forward to this one.

Nouman Ijaz Is All Set To Make Comeback In Pakistani Films

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Nouman Ijaz Is All Set To Make Comeback In Pakistani Films

Nouman Ijaz, is associated with drama industry since years and is the soul of every drama he appears in. He continues to prove his mettle as an actor with his strong and gripping performances. The actor who’s acting at times can get you goosebumps is set to make his comeback in Pakistani cinema after almost 9 years with upcoming film ‘Maidaan’

Speaking to the Images the Khan actor, Nouman Ijaz said, “What tempted me to do Maidaan was quite honestly, the subject. It is our genre. It is a film being made out of a reason. It offers something substantial.”

“It’s an honest effort and I see great potential in the vision of its makers. All you need is a new approach and a veteran actor, the product of which is always positive [laughs]. I yet have to go through the final draft, but I have said yes to the project for now.”

Maidaan, which will also star co-producer Gohar Rasheed and Besharam-fame actress Ghana Ali in lead roles, is based on true events and Ijaz plans on taking it in his stride. “People will be able to relate to it,” he says confidently. “Sultan Rahi’s films worked because the audience at that time was able to relate to the aggression, and that is something that is ought to happen when you present real-life stories on the reel.”

When asked to share his views on the current state of local cinema, he replied:

“Films are not being made in Pakistan right now. We are just seeing television dramas releasing on the big screen,” he observes. “We are only running after everything that India does, hence, I was only being offered rom-coms. We need to understand that we have a different genre. Shah, to me has been one of the best films Pakistan has produced in recent times.”

Maidaan might not be your usual run-off- the-mill extravaganza that offers romance or comedy, and despite having an ensemble cast, Ijaz says that screen-space or box-office numbers have never bothered him and he remains clear about his priorities as an artist.

“I’m not bothered about whether the film does well at the box office or not,” the Nijaat actor expresses. “I’m not a hero; I’m a character actor, hence, screen-space is never a concern as long as my character has some sort of a turning point in the script. To me, personal satisfaction in a project is what matters the most.”

The upcoming film titled Maidaan is under the banner of Shuffler Films, co-founded by Waqas Rizvi and Gohar Rasheed. Nouman Ijaz will be seen essaying the character of a coach to 12 street children who come together for the ‘Street Child World Cup’ that took place in Brazil three years ago.

Homosexuals In Pakistani Series – Breaking Taboos Or Crossing Limits?

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Homosexuals In Pakistani Series – Breaking Taboos Or Crossing Limits?

The series Kitni Girhein Baaki Hei has always been known for its bold topics but this time it crossed all limits by showing the story of a woman (Sania Saeed) whose husband (Ijaz Aslam) was shown having an affair but in the end the woman who he was having an affair with (Farah Shah) turned out to be his wife’s ex-partner. This episode of Kitni Girhein Baaki Hei was titled “Chewing Gum” and it aired few weeks back. The real shocker was when Sania Saeed’s character eloped with her homosexual partner in the end, leaving her husband in complete distress.

There are many Pakistani dramas which tackle with bold topics but usually there is a logic behind showing such tabooed topics. Showing something which is not only a taboo but extremely objectionable on a television channel which is watched by families is highly irresponsible behavior. Showing these lesbian lovers did not highlight any important issues neither did it cause awareness but it was more of a selling tactic using shock and causing sensation.

The Kitni Girhein Baaki Hei team managed to achieve what it wanted to, getting a lot of attention from all quarters but not all attention is good! People complained to PEMRA, they showed their discontent on social media and as a result PEMRA finally issued a warning to HUM TV stating that what was shown in the show was against the norms of our society.

The viewers also criticized those actors who were part of the show because they expected someone like Sania Saeed especially to make better choices. Crossing such limits does not help anyone and it does not even start a healthy discussion on tabooed topics. Hopefully, Pakistani drama makers will not follow this bad example and we will not see any more such topics in dramas again.

 

Moray Saiyaan Episode 16 Review – Light-hearted Much?

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Moray Saiyaan Episode 16 Review – Light-hearted Much?

Ohkay so, just when I thought that if Ghaziyan will make it I will continue watching this drama, the preview of the next episode sealed the deal that he is probably going to die so I think after next week I won’t have any reason to tune to this drama because Ghaziyan’s character was the saving grace of Moray Saiyaan & now when he isn’t going to be a part of the journey anymore, then there’s no reason to watch this drama either!

It is amusing that all the things I have said about Zubaria are proving to be right. It is just beyond me that why this young girl is so sad & unhappy when everything in her life is working out. The entire portrayal of Zubaria’s guilt because she & her husband practiced the rights of being legally married was absolutely bizarre like the entire episode was dedicated to her caterwauling & it was annoying. I can’t believe that Zubaria’s character has been reduced to this level where it is hard to even tolerate her. I can’t count how many times I forwarded her scenes because I can’t see another copy of Zakia. For me, Zubaria is another Zakia in the making & I am saying no, thank you!

The only good thing about this episode was that it only had 1 scene of Zakia which I forwarded as well just after I heard Waris & his concerns. It is good that finally he has understood how he is punishing his own son because of his psychotic sister. I think probably for the first time in his life, Waris took a step in the right direction where he gave a verdict that he wouldn’t care anymore if Zakia won’t budge.

It is amusing that this has turned into one such drama where loopholes stand out more than the actual story. Farah & Ghaziyan met an accident & I wonder where was Altamash all this while that he not only took a flight & made it to the hospital just when Ghaziyan got admitted too? I really want to know which Airlines provide such a fast flight to the passengers, it would make travelling a lot easier for me , so if anyone knows please let me know, thanks!

While Zubaria was mourning the happening of such a nominal thing, she finally earned herself a reason to mourn for the rest of her life because Ghaziyan is eventually going to die. I can’t emphasize enough how hard it has become to tolerate a stone-faced girl like Zubaria who despite having alllllllll the reasons to be happy just doesn’t know how to smile!

I think next episode is probably going to be the last episode that I am going to watch of Moray Saiyaan because after Ghaziyan, I ain’t interested in the zulm o sitam that Zubaria will face & the incessant mourning that she will resort to. Zubaria wanted a reason to be unhappy, bitter & sad, she finally got one so I think I am going to leave this drama at that note & once again, I am quite amused that I was personally told by the writer that this drama is going to be a ‘light-hearted entertainment’, seriously, things we’re promised & the things we’re shown! Also, can I just add how cringe-worthy the conversations between Ghaziyan & Zubaria discussing their personal affair were! Anyways, please share your thoughts about the 2nd last episode (for me) of Moray Saiyaan!

Keep Supporting,
Cheers,
Zahra Mirza.

Anuska Sharma Look-Alike Goes Viral on Internet

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Anuska Sharma Look-Alike Goes Viral on Internet

Finding doppelgangers is pretty rare, especially when it comes to someone who looks really similar to a celebrity. We found the doppelganger of Bollywood’s reigning star Anushka Sharma. The girl is making people start and stutter, thanks to her uncanny resemblance with the Bollywood diva.

The girl sitting behind the guy in the video looks so much like Anushka Sharma that we couldn’t help ourselves from drawing a comparison. Now, without further ado, we bring to you the doppelganger, have a look at the video below.

Muqabil Episode 12 Review – Mind-Blowing!

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Muqabil Episode 12 Review – Mind-Blowing!

Muqabil is turning out to be one of those outstanding plays which keep you glued to your television screen right from the get-go. It is the kind of drama you look forward to watching all week and when it finally airs you feel like it ended too soon! I am beyond sold after watching these 12 amazing episodes of Muqabil which were not only meticulously creative but also extremely engaging. Tonight yet again Arman and Pareesa’s scenes alone were enough to bowl me over completely, Mohsin Abbas Haider in particular was faultless in all the scenes although all these scenes had completely different demands. All his interactions with his friend, his mother, his father and Pareesa gave him tons of room for performance and he made the most of all these opportunities. He was particularly impressive when Arman got upset and wanted to know who had abused Pareesa. This scene was also very well written and directed. The clarity with which all these characters have been written and translated on screen makes them few of the most interesting characters we have seen on screen in recent times.

Muqabil Episode 12 Review - Mind-Blowing!

The psychiatrist asked Pareesa to share her secret with Arman, a development which was definitely refreshing! Watching Pareesa trying to make this marriage work and the manner in which this big change in her personality has been handled is truly commendable. She is not doing this because she has no other choice but Arman’s love won her over and since she is a good person at heart she does not want Arman to get hurt over and over again. Pareesa got married because she did not have a choice and she could not think of any other way to punish Mahmood and her mother. Although she does not admit that it was the reason why she married Arman but it was quite evident that this was her main purpose. Her conversation with her mother however clearly showed that she knows better now. Everything that the viewers saw later on also showed that she wanted to make this marriage work and Arman’s feelings mattered to her. I also feel that she has fallen in love with Arman but she does not want to explore these feelings probably because she is too scared of loving anyone because everyone who she loved and trusted betrayed her whether it was her parent or Mahmood sahab. Kubra Khan is also a phenomenal actress who has breathed life into a very difficult character.

Mahmood found out about Pareesa and Arman’s conversation by the pool side from Shehnaz’s friend and that is when he decided to plead his case in front of Pareesa and also tried to create doubts in his son’s mind by saying that Pareesa might have psychological issues. Asif Raza Mir was the perfect choice for playing this character; he is brilliant and convincing in every single scene. Tonight, for a change I even enjoyed Arman’s mother’s scenes because of the way she changed her tone and attitude whenever Pareesa was around. I found her behavior realistic, although she does not like Pareesa at all but she knows she is madam’s beti and she cannot be rude to her.

Muqabil Episode 12 Review - Mind-Blowing!

Although Arman’s meeting with the psychiatrist was somewhat abrupt but whatever she said to him was right on point. Also, this episode couldn’t have ended on a higher note. This was my most favorite episode of Muqabil which I have already watched twice!! The director Ali Hassan deserves tons of credit and appreciation for making every scene count. The background music, the lighting and the camerawork couldn’t have been better. This episode was also one of the best episodes of Muqabil because every single scene added something important to the story. This drama never ceases to impress its viewers, now we have something completely new to look forward to. It was great watching a victim share the truth with her partner and it will be even more great watching her partner stand by her side.

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

Pemra Raises Objection Over Zong & Oppo Tvc’s

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Pemra Raises Objection Over Zong & Oppo Tvc’s

Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority has showed concerns over two TV advertisements from Zong and OPPO Mobile.

According to details, these advertisements are beyond Pakistan’s cultural limits and they are shot in a manner that’s unacceptable. PEMRA has issued a notice to Pakistan Broadcasters Association in this regard which mentions that PEMRA received numerous complaints on indecent scenes in these ads.

Zong is warned over its recent Ad, that plays on a song “Boom Boom”, in which a male model gets hit inappropriately. While, the OPPO Mobile is for its objectionable clothing of female Models appearing in a TVC.

Pemra has warned them to either remove the objectionable scenes or by completely stopping its publicity on TV.

In accordance, a deadline of February 20, was given been given to both Zong and OPPO to get their ads fixed or they could be banned as per regulations and authority of National Laws. If not removed then they’ll have to face strict charges under section 27 of PEMRA Ordinance.

How many of you also found the advertisements objectionable?

Sana Shares Details About Her Role In Alif Allah aur Insaan

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Sana Shares Details About Her Role In Alif Allah aur Insaan

Sana Fukher is a very well-known name in the world of entertainment and has done numerous films till date. From starring in locals projects to doing Bollywood films, Sana is surely a popular name. The famous star has also stepped into the drama industry and is geared up to slay us all in upcoming drama ‘Alif Allah aur Insaan‘.

HIP got in touch with Sana to know more about her role in the drama.

Sana replied, “I play a character called Nigar, I really liked this role because it was very challenging and quite different from what I have done up till now.”

Sana has worked with many directors but this time around she got a chance to work with veteran director Ahson Talish. “It was quite an experience,” Sana added,

“It was an honour for me to work with Ahsan, as an actor it was a dream come true to work along a man who is so talented and understands his actors so well and gets the best performance out of them.”

Sana will be paired opposite Farhan Ali Agha and was all praises for the whole concept behind Alif Allah aur Insaan.

Beside Sana and Farhan Ali Agha, the drama will also star Meekal Zulfiqar, Kubra Khan, Ushna Shah, Abid Ali, Shehzad sheikh, Sana, Saba Hameed, Mohsin Gillani, Ainy Zaidi and Naima Khan. Mikaal Zulfiar will be playing the lead role of Shahzeb Shah in the drama and the story will be about his spiritual evolution and his struggle to obtain the love. Alif Allah aur Insaan is Hum tv’s next big project written by Qaisra Hayat and is an MD productions serial.

Nawazuddin Siddiqui Aspires To Do Justice To Manto

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Nawazuddin Siddiqui Aspires To Do Justice To Manto

Indian actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui is busy preparing for his upcoming biopic on the celebrated writer Saadat Hasan Manto. The actor is all pumped up with the process of the film. To be intellectually emotionally and physically equipped to play the Urdu litterateur Sadat Haasan Manto, the Raees actor is getting prepared to fit into the role.

According to DNA India, the actor shared that he’s in a complete quest for creative quarantine, “Thanks to Nandita’s research on Manto, I feel I know him well enough to get into his mind and body. The body part is relatively easier. I need to dress the way he did, and as long as I’m playing him, I need to live my life the way he did. Alone. Writing words that created magic on paper.”

The actor plans to free himself of all other commitments now that Raees is out. “I will shut myself away from all communication,” he insists.

“I plan to recreate Manto’s world around me. I will have my room re-furnished with the things that Manto lived with. I will dress like him, try to eat the food that he ate, sleep on the kind of bed that he did, wear the kind of clothes he did and talk like him. If I enter Manto’s physical world, I feel I can penetrate his mind,” he adds.

“As long as I play him I won’t be taking on any other project. I want to do justice to the awe-inspiring personality of this great man. And to be able to do this I am willing to make any sacrifice required,” he says.

Nandita Das’ directional biopic of popular writer Manto will go on floors in March. Earlier in a Pakistani biopic of Manto, the critics favourite Sarmad Khoosat did extreme justice to the role.

Ali Gul Pir & Ahsan Bari To Perform Free Live Gig in Sehwan

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Ali Gul Pir & Ahsan Bari To Perform Free Live Gig in Sehwan

Last week, nearly 85 people were killed and over 300 injured in a suicide bomb explosion at Lal Shahbaz Qalandar’s dargah in Sehwan Thursday evening.

A day after the attack, devotees gathered at the shrine to resume dhamal in defiance of not only the attackers but also the police. While we still recover from the pain and shock of what has happened, others have been quick in terms of the message they want to give back to terrorists. Amongst those people is dancer/activist Sheema Kermani who showed consolidatory with the victims and people of Sehwan by dancing at the shrine and now, the rapper; comedian Ali Gul Pir, whose family originates from Dadu, Sehwan will be performing at the shrine.

Ali Gul Pir along with Ahsan Bari and others will perform free live gig in Sehwan on Saturday, February 25. These guys are set to show their resilience to their best ability.

Edward Maya Concert Postponed

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Edward Maya Concert Postponed

Romanian DJ, Edward Maya was set to perform in Karachi on 18th February at Port Grand. It was suppose to be his first ever commercial show in Pakistan along with Zoe Viccaji but was postponed due to the Sehwan attack. The whole country had breather the air of terror after the deadliest attack of 2017 which took numerous lives.

Zoe viccaji and Edward Maya- This should be fun. 18 Feb Karachi #zoeviccaji #edwardmaya

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“We have delayed it to the first or second week of March now,” co-organiser Atif Zubair told The Express Tribune. He cited the Sehwan attack as the primary reason for the delay. “Secondly, the security agencies warned us. They said the next 72 hours were crucial and we must not take any risk.”

Zubair said Maya left for Romania soon after and they will announce new dates soon. “Now the concert that is rescheduled for March will be a tribute to Pakistani people because whatever happens, we continue to be a resilient nation.”

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