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World’s Tallest Building Lights Up With Pakistan’s Flag & Its Beautiful

Burj Khalifa is the tallest building in the world and everything associated with it is always a big deal. The most famous skyscraper in the world, lit up with the colours of the Pakistani national flag tonight to celebrate the country’s Resolution Day. The skyscraper celebrated this special day with a lavish LED light show and we couldn’t be more happier.

Here’s wishing you all a Happy Pakistan Day.

BTS Shots Of Upcoming Film ‘Rangreza’

The shooting of upcoming Pakistani musical romance film Rangreza is making waves all over social media. Rangreza stars Gohar Rasheed, Bilal Ashraf, Urwa Hocane, Saleem Mairaj and Akbar Subhani in the main cast. The film is directed by Amir Mohiuddin, produced by Yasir Mohiuddin and Usman Malkani and written by Akhtar Qayyum under the production banner of Vision Art Films.

Here are some behind the scene pictures.

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@ghana_tahir on the sets of upcoming movie @rangrezathefilm ?? #ghanaali #rangreza #ebuzzpr #filmtalk

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Amir Khan Reveals Why He Cut Off Ties With Family

Boxer Amir Khan and his family feud was all over the internet since past few months. His wife Faryal Makhdoom previously took to Snapchat to criticize his family as she claimed they tried to destroy her marriage. Following the major feud and some astonishing financial revelations , Amir has decided to part ways from them, even his father.

Now 30, the former world champion confessed that an era of his life is over but luckily, a new one is underway, reported The Independent. “After the Canelo fight, my old team thought ‘he’s had his big fight, he’s done now’; I lost in May but by October/November it had all changed. So this is the chance for me now to prove everyone wrong. I’m not done. I’ve just turned 30, I’ve still got some good years left in me. It could be my time to shine,” asserted Amir. “My old team will think I made the worst choice by letting them go and say ‘watch his career go down the drain’. I’m not going to let that happen. I’m looking forward to proving them wrong.”

And what’s more – the boxer has no plans of burying the hatchet. “When you start making big money, the people around you should have been looking out for your interests but it didn’t seem like that,” he confessed. “They were just saying ‘the money is coming in just keep spending it’. When you’re making millions, sometimes people forget about the little costs but they add up, man,” claimed Amir.

Amir is currently preparing for a ‘tune-up’ fight next month and in talks of a megafight with Filipino boxing superstar Manny Pacquiao.

Veteran producer/director Ali Rizvi passes away

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Ali Rizvi was a well known director, producer and a writer. He is the producer behind dramas like Des Pardes , Aansoo and Family 93. It is indeed a sad news that the legendary producer is no longer with us.

He had also received the PTV award for best director for three consecutive years.

Syed Yorguc Tipu Shah revealed the news of Ali Rizvi passing away on his social media.

Dasht Aashna was another drama by him for which Tipu won the Best Actor PTV award. He has also made plays with his family members Zulfikar Sheikh and Tasmiya Sheikh in Scotland. Everyone loved Rizvi for bringing outdoor locations in his dramas.

Ali Rizvi was married to producer Zartaj Ali and is survived by three children.

Sharmeen Obaid Chinoy will speak at the Women In the World Summit

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Sharmeen Obaid Chinoy co-Chaired the Annual 47th World Economic Forum Meeting in Switzerland last year.

She will now become a voice for women in the world summit in association with The New York Times.

Scarlett Johansson, Nigerian author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, writer, producer, director, actor Lena Dunham, the CEO and co-founder of SOHO China, the largest real estate developer in China, Zhang Xin, President of Planned Parenthood Federation of America, Cecile Richards, journalist and writer Zineb el Rhazou, and Ukrainian Parliament member and former fighter pilot Nadiya Savchenko will be joining Chinoy at the summit.

Chinoy talked about what she aims to focus on during the summit in a video message:

“I will be talking about the 80% of women in Pakistan who have faced some sort of violence in their lives. The stories that I will be bringing will be about those women who have decided to stand up, speak out and change the reality in their community. My urgent call to action is that women can no longer wait for a seat to open up on the decision-making table. They need to empower themselves.”

More power to Sharmeen for always empowering the women of Pakistan!

The 8th Annual Women in the World New York Summit will take take place from April 5-7.

Here’s What Our Favourite Celebrities Have To Say on Pakistan Day

With the country flag hoisted everywhere and those perfectly practiced parades all over Pakistan, the spirit of national pride was high among everyone today, for the Pakistan day.

Pakistani celebrities took to social media to show their love for the nation with messages, wishing their followers happy Pakistan Day. Some showed their love for the country with patriotic posts, powerful and strong messages and some simply wished their fans.

Home is not a place, it's a feeling. Happy Pakistan Day!

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Pakistan resolution day ❤#sabaqamar #Onepk #beonewithwhatyouwear @beoneshopone #pakistanzindabad #23rdmarch

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Happy Pakistan day #humsabkapakistan

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23rd March 1940 A single man's dream was put onto paper for an entire nation to pray. This wasn't as simple as it sounds; this action changed the very looks of the world map! Years to follow, my father sat me down & explained the importance of this day, stories I will never forget & never take lightly. Last night my dear friend, Aijaz Aslam reminded me of our childhood routines on the 23rd March. Waking up early to sit on an already dressed breakfast table with the TV turned on to enjoy the National Parade & to dream about joining Air Force the first year, Army the second, Navy the third & even drooling about being a Special Commando for my country. Not saying families don't do this anymore but looking at the younger generation I do realize that the same 'spirit' of the day is missing. We take 23rd March as a national holiday but never reminisce over the importance of the day. I wish us all a strong Resolution Day & urge everyone to pass on the knowledge to our younger ones to remind them that this country was earned through a lot of hardships & blood spill. #pakistanzindabad #pakistanday #23rdmarch #parade #adnansiddiqui

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HAPPY PAKISTAN DAY EVERYONE… PAKISTAN ZINDABAD..

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Hum Zinda Hain, Hum Zinda Hain, Hum Zinda Hai. Yom-e-Pakistan Mubarak! ???? #sanambaloch #official #exclusive

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Alhumdolillah #23rdmarch #Pakitstanday #rabiabutt

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In Pictures: Military parade in Islamabad marks Pakistan Day celebrations

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President Mamnoon Hussain was the chief guest at the event. Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, Chief of Army Staff Gen Qamar Javed Bajwa, Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Mohammad Zakaullah, Chief of Air Staff Air Marshal Sohail Aman and Defence Minister Khawaja Asif were also at the parade.

 

In Pictures: Military parade in Islamabad marks Pakistan Day celebrations

In Pictures: Military parade in Islamabad marks Pakistan Day celebrations

In Pictures: Military parade in Islamabad marks Pakistan Day celebrations

In Pictures: Military parade in Islamabad marks Pakistan Day celebrations

In Pictures: Military parade in Islamabad marks Pakistan Day celebrations

 

In Pictures: Military parade in Islamabad marks Pakistan Day celebrations

The ceremony started with the singing of the national anthem which was followed by the president observing the parade from a jeep.

Chinese and Saudi troops and a Turkish military band also featured at the event.

Images source: Dawn.com

5 Pakistani Dramas To Watch On Pakistan Day

Pakistan’s television industry offers an array of dramas from love stories and family sagas to those that address social issues. Moreover, many Pakistani dramas have conveyed the message of patriotism over the years. The quality writing, innovation and realism made us connect to the stories instantly.

Here’s a list of 5 Pakistani plays to watch on Pakistan Day, 23rd March 2017.

1) Dhuaan
The timeless masterpiece by Sajjad Ahmed is a production of Pakistan Television Network. It’s a story of 5 friends from college who meet after many years and decide to dedicate their lives to the motherland. The tragic closure drama highlights friendship and patriotism.

2) Alpha Bravo Charlie
Alpha Bravo Charlie is a patriotism-invoking drama and broke all records when it was first aired. The drama revolves around the story of 3 friends and their journey as army officers. Alpha Bravo Charlie is such a perfect drama that even today it doesn’t fail to reawaken love and respect for the Pakistan army.

3) Ek Thi Marium
The feature film come telefilm Ek Thi Marium isn’t exactly a drama, however, we couldn’t help but mention it here. It is an inspirational story which makes us feel truly patriotic. Ek Thi Marium is the story of Marium (23) who became the first female fighter pilot to die in a line of duty. Marium was awarded a guard of honor, a 19-gun salute and a Tamgha-e-Basalat by the Government of Pakistan.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jPIOkz5Lu9A

4) Jaan Hatheli Par
Jaan Hatheli Par highlights the conflicts in Balochistan. The drama centers around the valor and patriotism of Balochi’s and also shows an insight into the situation in Balochistan. It shows that their love for Pakistan is selfless even after numerous conflicts.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0l5WUHOGXeA

5) Dastaan
Dastaan is an adaptation of Razia Butt’s novel ‘Bano’. It’s not just an ordinary love story of two people but also highlights many happenings from the past. The story is a portrayal of the sacrifices and struggles at the time of partition. It frivolously portrays the history of Pakistan.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cAeLD7GlBCU

So, guys grab the popcorn and binge watch these dramas because all these dramas have selflessly laid down the brave struggles and sacrifices made by our very own people.

We at Reviewit celebrate with all of you the pride of being a Pakistani.
Happy Pakistan Day

Rimsha Butt

Urwa and Farhan bag 5 nominations at Hum Awards 2017

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The Award Season is here and after the nominations of Lux Style Awards 2017 are out, it is time for Hum Awards 2017.

The complete list of nominations is not out yet but sources have revealed that the glamorous celebrity couple, Urwa Hocane and Farhan Saeed have bagged 5 nominations this year.

It seems like Udaari turned out to be everyone’s favorite and apart from that, Farhan’s music video has been nominated too.

These are the 5 categories in which the fabulous couple has been nominated:

  1. Urwa Hocane- Best Female Actor  for “Udaari”
  2. Farhan Saeed- Best Song for “Koi Rokay Na Mujhay”
  3. Urwa & Farhan- Best couple for “Udaari”
  4. Farhan Saeed- Best Supporting Actor Male for “Udaari”
  5. Farhan Saeed- Best Music Video for “Koi Rokay Na Mujhay”

 

We are now waiting for the complete nominations list to be out!

 

5 songs to listen to on Pakistan Day and sing along!

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Today marks the  day when it was officially announced that Pakistan will come into being as an independent state. In order to celebrate the day as well as the day off, we bring you 5 tunes you can sing and dance to and scream: Pakistan Zinadabad!

  1. Dil Dil Pakistan

https://youtu.be/KHeQUtRsMLU

This legendary song has to make it to the top of the list because be it a 50 year old or a 5 year old, it is on everyone’s tongue. And yes, Dil Dil Pakistan, indeed!

2. Jazba Junoon

The patriotically charged song by our very own sufi rock band will definitely bring out the patriot in you. The beats are amazing and the lyrics will speak to your soul.

3. Jeeve Jeeve Pakistan

The late egendary literary figure, Jamil-udin-Aali has written the lyrics for this song and the lyrics are felt by every Pakistani deeply.

4. Mera Peghaam Pakistan

If you are a 90’s kid, youll definitely remember listening to this song on TV in the amazing voice of the legend, Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan.

5. Ye Watan Tumhara Hai

And finally, this sweet patriotic melody by the ever great, Mehdi Hasan will definitely make your evening more cheerful.

Veena Malik and husband sing together for Pakistan Day

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Today is Pakistan Day and social media’s favorite couple have released a song together.

Yes, Veena Malik and husband Asad Bashir Khan have sung together.

Here’s the song they’ve released for March 23.

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The song is titled ‘Ye Tera Pakistan Hae’.

Them singing together has come as a surprise because the couple’s divorce news has been surfacing on the internet since weeks.

On March 11, it was reported that Veena had filed a case for khula from Asad Bashir, citing lack of financial support and abuse as reasons for her desire for divorce.

However, now, it looks like that Pakistan Day has united them.

In pictures: Amanat Ali’s Wedding Reception

Amanat Ali who stole our hearts with his rendition of Tujhse Naraz Nai Zindagi in Indian reality show, Sa Re Ga Ma Pa, tied the knot with his lady love Sarah Manzoor. Amanat Ali and designer Sarah Manzoor exchanged the rings in 2016 and got married recently. After a lavishing mehndi and nikkah, the couple had their reception ceremony last night. The pictures from the ceremony have already surfaced on social media.

amanat ali performing live at his walima happening now. #amanatali #walima #newshive.pk

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#amanatali #walima

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Amanat Ali and his wife on her Walima ? . . . #bestcouple #bestsunger #amanatali #followback #pakistanicelebs #followus

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Mawra Hocane Just Told Off An Indian Who Asked Her “If She Feels Safe In Pakistan”

Many Pakistani actors have worked in Bollywood and one of them is Mawra Hocane who happens to be big fan of Indian film industry. However, the actress has been frequently criticized for not taking a stand against Indian hostility and aggression towards Pakistan.

Just today, she wished her fans on the big day and she was hit by something totally unexpected as an Indian girl asked her something unfortunate.

Apparently, the Indian girl has deleted her comment but after digging into the comments section we found out that the girl asked Mawra:

“Do you feel safe in Pakistan since it’s a terrorist country?”


To which Mawra replied

Mawra Hocane Just Told Off An Indian Who Asked Her "If She Feels Safe In Pakistan"

However, the girl was fast enough to reply:

Mawra Hocane Just Told Off An Indian Who Asked Her "If She Feels Safe In Pakistan"

It’s 23rd March, Pakistan Day today as like every year and Pakistani’s are celebrating the day in full swing. There are a few problems our country is facing. While nobody denies the existence of such problems, but India and Pakistan are already on bitter terms and people like this are doing nothing but creating more hate! We surely appreciate Mawra’s effort for speaking out.

4 Times Danish Taimoor made T-Shirts look stylish

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Danish Taimoor is an amazing and talented actor who always dresses well too. Hence, today, we bring you those picture where he looked handsome in a casual T-Shirt too.

When he pulled off this black tee with red pants and looked all set for the summer season.

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When he wore this bright red T-shirt by the sea and looked casual yet stylish.

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When he wore a T-shirt on a casual Sunday with his adorable family.

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And finally, when he wore a T-shirt while holding his very cute daughter and made us go aww!

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Watch: Couple Of International Wrestlers are already in Pakistan

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Earlier, we reported  that 25 international wrestlers including former stars from World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) are headed to Pakistan in May.

The wrestlers will take part in a wrestling event that will consist of three shows in three major cities of Pakistan.

A pre-launch ceremony of the wrestling event took place in Movenpick Karachi where likes of Tiny Iron (USA), Yacine Osmani (Algeria), Flesh Gordon (France) and Badshah Khan (USA/Pakistan) were present.

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The wrestling event is being organized by Pro Wrestling Entertainment (PWE). The first show will take place in May.

Along with three shows, PWE also plans on making an academy where they will train Pakistani’s who are interested in professional wrestling.

Tiny Iron is a couple of wrestlers who have already arrived in Pakistan to take part in the pre-launch ceremony.

Baadshah Pehalwan Khan and the PWE team were invited to a local news channel for an interview.

There Tiny Iron said that Pakistan was definitely one of the most beautiful countries in the world and called Pakistanis generous.

PWE is currently finalizing the dates of the event and the list of wrestlers that will take part in the event.

Osman Khalid Butt’s Balu Mahi Emerges As a FLOP!

The first big release of the year ‘Balu Mahi’ which starred Osman Khalid Butt, Ainy Jafferi and Sadaf Kanwal in the lead roles, received mixed reviews. The film with good soundtracks and a lot of buzz was expected to leave a mark but box office is very unpredictable and unfortunately, according to reports the film didn’t well at the box office.

Directed by Haissam Hussain, produced by Sadia Jabbar and Chaudhry Muhammad Arshad with music by Sahir Ali Bagga, the film is currently in it’s sixth week and playing in cinemas.

According to Galaxy Lollywood, Jolly LLB2 performed better at the box office and whatever is the number for Jolly LLB 2, the number for ‘Balu Mahi’ is lower. ‘Jolly LLB 2’ has collected approximately 3.5 crores at the box office (official numbers courtesy Box Office Detail) and ‘Balu Mahi’ has collected somewhere around 2.5- 3 crore. And for a film that has reportedly been made on a budget of 10 crores, the numbers are disappointing to say the least.

The hard work of team Balu Mahi is appreciated and they have surely contributed to the revival of Pakistani cinema, sadly it’s labeled as a flop in Pakistan.

Hearing on whether to implement Facebook ban to be held on 27th March

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Chief Justice Islamabad High Court (IHC) Justice Shaukat Aziz Siddiqui has said that the court will take a decision on whether Facebook ban should be implemented in Pakistan or not in the next hearing.

The hearing will be held on March 27th, the idea behind this ban is to have all controversial content removed from the social media platform.

A suspect was arrested on account of sharing and spreading controversial content via social media.

The DG FIA apprised the IHC that the agency was keeping at least three suspects under constant surveillance and that the names of a few more suspected persons were also placed on the Exit Control List (ECL).

“A mobile phone and a laptop have also been recovered from the suspect’s possession which now rests with forensic officials,”  said an FIA Official

Justice Siddiqui, remarked that time should be given to the Facebook management and until then he said:

“it was important to ban Facebook in Pakistan.” 

According to Monthly Brands, Siddiqui also added “if we do not have the platform to update selfies, check-ins & food images then we will surely not die.”

Momina Mustehsan’s Nerdy Look & Photoshoot Is Creating Buzz

Social media always needs a reason to be obsessed with Coke Studio’s ultimate star, Momina Mustehsan. From her pretty looks to her personal life, the girl always stays in the limelight!

Recently, Momina Mustehsan was spotted wearing spectacles at various events and her fans found another reason to go gaga as they couldn’t stop gushing over her.

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Momina at the #lahoremusicmeet ❤️ #mominamustehsan #lahore

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Stunnerrr ?? #mominamustehsan #fanforever

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And the buzz doesn’t end here because the starlet did a photoshoot and she looks gorgeous in this luxury Saira Shakira ensemble and we can’t help but obsess over it!

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The singer also wore the Floral Relics piece from the Crimson line, it’s a peach number with elaborate floral pattern. Momina is her bubbly self in shout-out picture to the vintage-era and surely rocks whatever she adorns!

Hello from the other side ?☎️?? ? @sairashakira @crimsonpakistan

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Jami’s next film is on the 1992 World Cup

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Jami, the man behind the Pakistani movie Moor has a new film coming up. He revealed some details to Something Haute:

“It’s on the 1992 world cup. The nation doesn’t know that we were the champions.  I’ll be announcing the details in a month. We’ve even found our Imran Khan but I will not tell you who that is right now.”

While talking about what are people saying currently about Pakistani films, he said:

“All I’ll say about our films is that business is good. Pakistani films have made money. That is very good. People take it wrong that somehow I’m against blockbuster films. My point is that films that focus on content should also come forward. If they aren’t ‘hit’ by commercial standards, then please don’t sideline them. Let us make Shawshank Redemption, let us make King’s Speech also. Look, even India is learning. They’re getting into Queen, they’re getting into female oriented films. Dangal is the biggest film in India, ever, and it’s about two girls. Why can’t we understand this? Why does everyone argue with me ‘yaar tumhara problem kya hai?’ You’re selling your women and making money off them! Of course I have a problem with it! That is wrong. What is so difficult to understand?”

It seems like that Jami has some strong ideas when it comes to the content of the film and we can’t wait to see what he brings us next.

 

‘Go Nawaz Go’ sign seen at WWE

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We all know that Pakistanis are obsessed with the slogan, ‘Go Nawaz Go’

People are heard saying it in different situations and we have seen people say it and hold its banner during cricket matches at stadium.

However, you won’t believe it but one person brought the sign with the same catchphrase to a WWE event.

Earlier this week, on Monday Night Raw, Triple H came out to talk about his rivalry with Seth Rollins. Throughout the promo, one can see a green poster lurking in the background whenever the camera switches to a wide angle and it says ‘Go Nawaz Go.’

This incident has definitely made us laugh.

Ustaad Naseerudin Saami to collaborate with Grammy winning musician

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Ustaad Naseerudin Saami’ performed Mundari in Coke Studio season 4. .

Ian Brennan, who won a Grammy for producing Malian folk band, Tinariwen’s album Tassili, is all set to collaborate with Ustad Naseerudin Saami.

“I will be using this opportunity to present Khayal Gayaki as intended and presented by my ancestors,” Saami told The Express Tribune in a telephonic conversation. “The producer has shown interest in our most ancient works and I am very happy to render it for him.”

Naseerudin Saami and his family are taking forward the legacy of Khayal Gayaki and Qawwali as inherited from Hazrat Amir Khusrau. Saami is heir to Miyan Saamat Bin Ibrahim, the only student Khusrau ever had.

“Khayal is the heritage of ancient Muslims which has come to us via Hazrat Amir Khusrau. We have been performing it for the past 700-800 years and are trying our best that the essence of this craft, the beauty of Khayal and seamlessness of its rendition is maintained to the core – and so far we have been appreciated for that.”

While talking about the nature of the collaboration, Saami said:

“If fusion music is what is coming to your mind then there’s nothing like it. I’ll only present Khayal Gayaki like it should be presented.”

Saami is excited about bringing international attention to an art that Pakistan is not really known for:
“I tell people that one cannot say that a particular art form is less commonly practiced in one country than another. Even if you do, we should be proud of the fact that we are being acknowledged for something that we were not really known for. I am proud to have been invited to collaborate as an artist hailing from Pakistan.”
This collaboration was made possible through the efforts of Ali Sethi and Zeb Bangash, who are both Ustaad Saami’s understudies. “A few years ago I heard a Grammy-winning record by Tinariwen. Its purity struck me at once – it had this scintillating combination of urgency and transparency, you could hear a whole civilisation in the music,” Ali Sethi recalled while talking to The Express Tribune.
“I had wanted precisely this kind of aesthetic to make a record for my Ustaad, who is a repository of medieval musicology. So I spent several months trawling the internet for Tinariwen’s producer until finally, last year, I found him: I sent Ian a hopeful little email with some samples of Saami Sahib’s music. And the rest, as they say, is history.”

 

Sahir Lodhi’s Raasta Postponed After Censor Board Steps In!

With less than 24 hours to go for the release of Sahir Lodhi’s upcoming venture, the release date for the film has been postponed. Sahir Lodhi’s debut film ‘Raasta’, which was all set to hit Pakistani cinemas tomorrow March 23, will now release in a week or two. It’s surely a bad news for Sahir Lodhi’s fans, if there are some!

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According to reports from Galaxy Lollywood, Raasta has been heavily censored by Censor Board Pakistan and therefore the makers have decided to postpone the release. As per the distributors of the film there have been some technical issues with the film which will be fixed within a week and it will release soon. As of now, no particular new release date has been announced for Raasta but it is expected to release on March 30.

Mohsin Yaseen, GM Cinepax Cinemas also announced the delay through a Facebook post.

This Pakistan Day Song Will Bring Out The Inner Patriot In You!

As we all prepare for Pakistan Day on the 23rd March, Inter Services Public Relations has released a new anthem dedicated to the special day. The video highlights all the important details related to the day and is full of patriotism.

Rahat Fateh Ali Khan has lend the vocals for the melodious song, and we’re sure it will bring out inner patriot in you. It makes us appreciate the enormous sacrifices made by the armed forces to keep the citizens safe at hand.

DG, ISPR, Major General Asif Ghafoor, shared the video and said “We are resilient Pakistani Nation…No power can undo ‘Our Pakistan’. United We Rise…ھم سب کا پاکستان”

Natasha Khalid’s Transformation Is Taking Over The Internet

There have been plenty of transformations in the past few years, but Natasha Khalid’s transformation is not to be missed. Natasha, who also happens to be legendary Pakistani singer and actress Noor Jehan’s granddaughter has taken the internet by storm.

The 31-year-old makeup artist who is the owner of Natasha’s Salon is one of the most influential and desired makeup artists of Pakistan. The makeup artist recently shared her journey of transformation.

Speaking to a local publisher she shared, “After going through a bunch that didn’t fit, I walked into FZM headquarters in July 2016. I am an intuitive person, hence a person’s aura and energy immediately either connect with mine or they do not. Meeting Fatima and Komal was an immediate match.”

❤️?#Repost @fzm_boutique_fitness with @repostapp ・・・ @natashasalon FZM Amazon Natasha tells us about her journey to strength #strongisthenewskinny #redefinebeauty #fzmamazons #transformation After going through a bunch that didn’t fit, I walked into FZM headquarters in July 2016. I am an intuitive person, hence a person’s aura and energy immediately either connect with mine or they do not. Meeting Fatima and Komal was an immediate match. To work with me in any way, I need the people to understand my psyche, and I love how that is exactly what they did. They slowly eased me into the big kickass world of fitness, and we have gone from strength to strength together. Fatima has intense knowledge of various fitness methods and makes sure I don’t get bored with my routines, while always keeping a check on me not missing my sessions. Her words of encouragement add to the essence of the entire experience. Komal is my favorite, who, besides being passionate, dedicated and incredibly knowledgable about fitness, is one of the nicest soul’s I have come across. She’s the only one I can still smile at even after a 1000 consistent punches and countless burpees. Together, they have me not only becomes leaner, but more importantly much stronger. I can now kick some butt and see a huge change in my strength and stamina. I stand taller, can work longer hours without feeling exhausted, and now I am addicted to the feeling of my core muscles activated while I go about doing my business. Last I checked in December, I had lost 8 kilos and inches from pretty much every part of my body, literally from head to toe! The picture I am attaching here has me in a black body suit and a pair of jeans I had vowed to fit in when I joined FZM, and I love how this outfit looks and feels on me just after a few months with these girls. Read the full story on our the official FZM Facebook page! https://m.facebook.com/fzmboutiquefitness/

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“To work with me in any way, I need the people to understand my psyche, and I love how that is exactly what they did. They slowly eased me into the big world of fitness, and we have gone from strength to strength together. Fatima has intense knowledge of various fitness methods and makes sure I don’t get bored with my routines, while always keeping a check on me not missing my sessions.”

Natasha Khalid's Transformation Is Taking Over The Internet

“I learnt two very important lessons in the course of my career: staying true to yourself by doing your own thing and focusing on your growth, and to constantly keep evolving.”

However, the picture of Natasha was leaked by a surgery clinic, claiming that they have performed gastric band surgery on her. According to them this isn’t a transformation by diet or workout, but is a surgery.

Natasha Khalid's Transformation Is Taking Over The Internet

Maryam Nawaz’s Daughter’s Birthday Bash – Exclusive Pictures

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Maryam Nawaz gets a lot of attention from the media not only because she is the Prime Minister’s daughter but also because she plays a very active role in her party. Maryam Nawaz hosted a birthday bash on her daughter’s 13th birthday recently which attracted the attention of media once again. Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif also attended his grand daughter’s birthday party. Here are some exclusive pictures of the birthday bash:

Maryam Nawaz's Daughter's Birthday Bash - Exclusive Pictures

Maryam Nawaz's Daughter's Birthday Bash - Exclusive Pictures

Maryam Nawaz's Daughter's Birthday Bash - Exclusive Pictures

Maryam Nawaz's Daughter's Birthday Bash - Exclusive Pictures

Muqabil Episode 16 Review – Getting Closer or Further Away?

Mohsin Abbas Haider and Kubra Khan’s on screen chemistry saved the day today because this episode as a whole did not have a lot to offer. The fact that these two stars can make all their scenes a treat to watch makes them one of the best on-screen couples of recent times. The ‘misunderstanding’ which got a lot of screen time tonight did not serve any purpose because it was quite apparent that Arman was only making up stories to make Pareesa jealous and the way Arman was introduced to the staff in the office was my least favorite part of this episode. Arman and Zara’s meeting made absolutely no sense, it was just as confusing in this episode as it was in the promo! The only reason why this track was slightly relevant was that Pareesa for the first time acknowledged that she needed Arman in her life and it wasn’t as easy for her to let him go as she pretended it would be. Had Arman and Zara’s scene not been shown it would have been easier to relate to what we saw today. Arman is after all human and he can’t always be understanding, there will be times when he will do things to upset Pareesa too or perhaps to get her attention but most of what we saw tonight wasn’t interesting because it looked too staged.

I truly appreciate a lot of aspects of the story but one aspect I appreciate more than anything else is that for a change someone who isn’t rich or accomplished is being shown in the lead role and in a good light. Usually the hero of our dramas have certain traits and being affluent passes as one of those traits because of which the leading man is more attractive or charming. Arman is not rich and he is more ordinary than anything else yet he is charming, something which has always been the most appealing aspect of this drama. When Pareesa mentioned the fact that money is not important and her father introduced Arman as the ghareeb naujawan who won the heart of his princess it killed the subtlety and beauty with which this message was being put forward through this drama for the past 13 weeks. The message that a knight in the shining armor can also be an ordinary man who is not perfect was a wonderful message and one which did not need to be spelled out!

Muqabil Episode 16 Review - Getting Closer or Further Away?

In this episode Arman yet again went against his wishes and did something he vowed he would never do only to please Pareesa. The change in Arman’s personality in these past few episodes especially ever since he found out the truth has been my most favorite part of the drama. Also, the gradual change in Shehnaz’s outlook towards life and what matters to her most has also been shown in a subtle manner in the past few episodes. There was a time when publicity meant more to her than anything else but now she does more to ensure that her daughter stays happy than she ever did before.

This episode like all the other episodes of Muqabil had some very interesting dialogues. The preview of the next episode suggested that Pareesa’s father finally managed to get Arman drunk! I must say I am not looking forward to Arman playing more mind games with Pareesa! Arman’s character is one of the best aspects of this drama therefore I hope he continues being sensitive and sensible. Muqabil has been right on point for the past 15 weeks, I hope that it continues to be equally interesting in the future too.

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

Yeh Raha Dil Episode 06 Review – Comedy Done Right!

Ohkay so, just when I thought that things might get serious after Hayat & Zaki returning back to Pakistan, I was pleasantly surprised that the quotient of comedy was kept alive in the show even at this stage & because of that, I thoroughly enjoyed watching this episode of Yeh Raha Dil as well. I am so happy with the direction & the pace of the drama & I really hope it stays this way because every episode brings new developments with it, which is great.

So, Zaki left after learning the truth about what Hayat said to Nida. Even though Hayat couldn’t clarify herself & even though Zaki left on a bitter note, I found it quite sweet that Hayat missed Zaki & most importantly, the friend that she found in him. Zaki actually left a good impression on Hayat because she couldn’t imagine that a guy like him who would always get annoyed by Hayat was actually being considerate towards her & was taking care of smallest of things to comfort her. I think it was quite sweet that Hayat actually missed Zaki like a friend because actually the bonding that they shared was quite special to her.

So, just when I thought that things would get a little awkward for Zaki, he was welcomed with open arms by his parents & then Nida as well. I must say, I loveddd the new entrant in this show which is Julie. Julie actually got quite a lot of coverage & ended up being the one who not only brought Nida & Zaki together but Zaki’s parents closer to her too. It was quite amusing yet adorable seeing all of them like a one happy family being worried about Nida’s pet Julie & I thoroughly enjoyed that entire scenario.

Things surely are working in Zaki’s favor because his father is not only too generous but he loves his son a lot too. Even though it was quite a coincidence that Haroon ended up buying Hayat House but it seemed quite convincing. Haroon had a vision for his son where he saw Hayat House as a perfect place which Zaki could turn into his restaurant. Zaki & Nida were over the moon because they got Haroon’s approval & that is exactly why they didn’t mind the condition that Haroon put forth where he wants Zaki to establish his business in the span of 6 months. I must say, Ayesha Sana as Nida’s mother was a perfect choice, like the mannerisms of both the mum & the daughter were quite similar. I laughed a lot at the conversation that Nida’s mother had with Zaki where she couldn’t stop emphasizing on the fact that Zaki hit the jackpot because her daughter Nida the great, chose him as her life partner, lol!

I must say I loveee how Zaki is always the bone of contention between Haroon & Azra where they keep on fighting over their son but at the end of the day, they both love Zaki unconditionally in their own unique way. Where Azra is a typical emotional mother who wants to fulfill her son’s every single wish, on the other hand Haroon is a practical father who wants what’s best for his son because he knows Zaki a bit too well. I must say, I actually look forward to Azra & Haroon’s scenes because not only their conversations are witty but the actors playing the roles of Haroon & Azra have such an amazing chemistry as worried parents of their burger bacha. It is a rarity in any drama for the characters of parents to be as interesting as the younger lot of the characters & I feel the writer should be commended for that.

So, where everything was going extremely well for Zaki, for Hayat everything turned out to be a nightmare because she finally learned the truth that Salman sold her house & moved out of Pakistan. Even though Salman’s friend suggested filing an FIR against Salman but then again, even though Hayat was scared at the scene she witnessed at the police station, she obviously also understood that there was no point in doing that because Salman was out of her & the police’s reach. It was quite sad to see Hayat looking at her house like it didn’t belong to her anymore, where she had spent her entire life & now all she was left was with the memories of all those days that she lived there. Even though things are looking grim for Hayat at this stage but luckily for her, this house now belongs to Zaki & his family & Zaki has already shown Hayat what he is capable of, in terms of niceness & how he can be a Good Samaritan, so therefore, I am actually feeling relieved that Hayat won’t be suffering much as I assumed because she will have Zaki’s support.

The preview of the next episode seemed quite interesting because looks like Zaki is going to be the one pleading Hayat’s case in front of Nida & Haroon. I don’t know why but I have a feeling that Haroon might tell Hayat to work for Zaki, like may be his restaurant manager or something because she has quite a personality & if she’d come across Haroon ever, I am sure she will leave quite an impression on him. I am thoroughly enjoying watching Yeh Raha Dil because the story is quite interesting, the characters are beautifully written, the situations make a lot of sense & the best part is, everything is conveyed in such a comic manner that it completes the picture flawlessly. I must say, I love the fact that they have kept the comedy quite subtle, believable & situational where you can actually relate to all those witty dialogues because usually this is how regular people communicate on a daily basis too, the best thing is that nothing seems forced when it comes to comedy that is why it is working just right! Ahmed Ali, Yumza Zaidi, Anam Gohar & the actors playing the role of Zaki’s parents, all of them have done such an amazing job & I must say, their comic timing is commendable. Even though we have very few characters in this drama but all of them have such interesting personalities & have so much to contribute in their own accord, that all of them seem to be an important part of the story. I can’t wait for the next episode already. Please share your thoughts about this episode of Yeh Raha Dil!

Keep Supporting,
Cheers,
Zahra Mirza.

Ronaldinho is excited to meet the kids of Lyari

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Pakistanis received the news of famous Brazillian footballer, Ronaldinho, coming to Pakistan with great excitement.
It seems like that the feeling is mutual because Ronaldinho for the second time has expressed his excitement for coming here on twitter.

Earlier, he gave a shout out to our favorite Boom Boom Afridi after he welcomed him to Pakistan on twitter.

And now, Ronaldinho wrote on twitter that he is excited to meet the young children of Lyari when he visits Pakistan in Summer 2017. We all know that Lyari is home to dedicated football fans and players and football is a big deal in Lyari.

 

How nice of him to instantly get back to the kids of Lyari after they made him a special video.

We are sure the children of Lyari are anticipating his arrival even more.

Fahad Mustafa Spotted With An Indian Director, Is He Doing A Bollywood Film?

The latest buzz is that Pakistan’s ‘Actor-in-Law’, Fahad Mustafa is going to Bollywood. The rumours sparked when he was spotted with Indian director, Pradeep Sarkar who is known for directing Mardaani and Parineeta.

If rumours are to be believed, then they are surely up to something. Are they doing a film or maybe some sort of commercial?

Not believing us? Take a look for yourself:

Fahad Mustafa Spotted With An Indian Director, Is He Doing A Bollywood Film?

Fahad Mustafa Spotted With An Indian Director, Is He Doing A Bollywood Film?

Fahad Mustafa Spotted With An Indian Director, Is He Doing A Bollywood Film?

One can only wonder if these two are up to something or is it just a coincidental meeting!

Hania Amir’s Look From Parwaz Hay Junoon Is Out!

Momina Duraid recently announced the leading lady of Parwaz Hai Junoon. The bubbly young beauty, Hania Amir bagged the role and is all set to be seen the Air force Saga opposite Hamza Ali Abbasi.

Her first look for the film has just been released and it has definitely impressed us!

Rocking the role @haniaheheofficial

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Hania looks confident in a cadet uniform and totally fits the role of a lady Air force officer. The Jannan star is joined by Sabeena Saeed in the cadet uniform.

‘Parwaaz Hai Junoon’ is the film directorial debut of Haseeb Hasan and has been penned by Farhat Ishtiaq. The film is being produced in collaboration with Pakistan Air force and will be highlighting the stories from real life.

Momina Duraid had earlier revealed that Parwaaz Hay Junoon’s major portion of earnings will be donated to P.A.F funds. The film is slated to release at Eid-ul-Adha in 2017.

“I Was Once Asked To Be A Body Double For Priyanka Chopra,” Shares Zhalay Sarhadi

If there’s one actress, who has that unique quality of making each character her own with her natural acting prowess, it’s Zhalay Sarhadi. Not just TV, the very talented actress earlier amazed us with Jalaibee and is now set to star in the upcoming movie Chalay Thay Saath.

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The Express Tribune got in touch with the cast of Chalay Thay Saath, the conversation kick-started on a quirky note with the ever-charming Zhalay Sarhadi joking about being compared to Bollywood superstar Priyanka Chopra. “I started working the same year that Indian channels got banned in Pakistan and Priyanka became Miss World. I remember, I was hosting a show back then and everyone thought it was Priyanka and not me,” said the supermodel. “It’s been this way ever since that time. I bet even Priyanka knows about me by now.”

Zhalay recalled how once an Indian actor she had been working with sent a picture of hers to his friends and agents as a joke. “The agent asked him, ‘Who is this? Priyanka ki cousin aisi tau nahin hai. Someone from India then approached me to do a body double for Priyanka, which really offended me,” she said. “I thought, ‘really?’.”

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About the role she has plays in Chalay Thay Saath, Zhalay proudly said, “I don’t play the female victim anymore; I do characters that are real. In films, you’ve got more opportunities to explore but breaking stereotypes takes a lot of work and I believe films like Chalay Thay Saath are doing that.”

Ayeza Khan Looks Ravishing In This Bridal Shoot

Ayeza Khan has been one of those names in the media fraternity who have always been adored by the audiences. And the lady proved it again that she can never fail to make us fall for her all over again. She recently did a bridal shoot and we must admit she’s surely the flawless queen. Her beautiful personality reflects through her expressions and she’s looking gorgeous as always.

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Amanat Ali’s Baraat Pictures

Popular singer Amanat Ali, recently tied the knot with Sarah Manzoor in a private ceremony at Badshahi mosque. His wedding has been blowing up all over social media, as is common for a lot of celebrity weddings. The duo had their Baraat ceremony last night and the pictures are finally out.

Here are some of the pictures from their Baraat. Heartiest congratulations to this beautiful couple.

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Korean Producer promises to show the peaceful face of Pakistan through her documentary

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A two-member Korean Broadcasting System (KBS) team filmed various Buddhist sites of Gandhara civilization, which they will air on South Korean official television .

Lee Heon and Miss Hong, Eun Hee, producers of the KBS, are going to the ancient sites on the invitation of Dr Esther Park, General Secretary, Gandhara Art and Culture Association (GACA).

Before coming to Taxila the KBS team also visited Lahore, Peshawar, Swabi, Swat and Gilgit and filmed various Buddhist sites.

“I have visited Sri Lanka, Thailand, China and Armenia to record various cultural sites but the potential and cultural diversity Pakistan harbours is unique and significant,” said Miss Hong while talking to Dawn.

“What has really captured me about Pakistan is the kindness of the people here; really they are generous and hospitable,” she added.

“Through her documentary she will now show peaceful, tolerant and hospitable face of Pakistan to the world especially to Buddhists across the globe,” she added.

Talking to this reporter Dr Esther Park said that Gandhara Art and Culture Association would organise an exhibition of Gandhara artifacts and sculptures in Korea in June.

She claimed that most of the Pakistanis might not be aware of the fact that South Koreans trace the roots of their Buddhist heritage to centers of Gandhara civilization located in Pakistan.

She said that through the exhibition the rich Buddhist archaeological treasure of Pakistan would be displayed in Korea.

Humayun Saeed and Yasir Nawaz speak about young actors in the industry

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The film industry of Pakistan might seem like it’s all full of glitz and glamor from the outside but the inside story is always different.

Two of the senior members of the industry have recently talked about what goes on behind the scene and we bring it to you.

Humayun Saeed told Dawn, Images:

“There are young actors who have barely made a place for themselves but who will arrive late or demand that a certain kind of car is enlisted to transport them to and fro from shooting locations” “If we are traveling, they will require a certain hotel for their stay even though the producers themselves may be staying elsewhere. The demands go on and on and as filmmakers, we try to fulfill many of them and keep things professional. But when stars create difficulties we are unlikely to work with them in our next project.”

Yasir Nawaz also talked about the struggles he faced while shooting his movie, Wrong No where his two leading ladies had some issue with each other:

“They refused to talk to one another and had these frustrating preconceived notions about each other. They’d come to me cribbing about each other and I’d have to iron things out,” the director-producer had revealed.

“It’s a problem with the new generation of actors. They start thinking too highly about themselves even though their careers have only just started out.”

While talking about young stars complaining about their scenes being cut, Humayun Saeed said:

“Experienced actors sometimes have a sense of what will work on screen and what won’t, whe. working with younger scriptwriters or directors, they frequently make suggestions that are taken into serious consideration. It may not have anything at all to do with internal politics, especially in ventures financed by big production houses.”

Sana Safinaz claims copy rights for prints they copied themselves

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In today’s world, everything makes it to the internet and nobody can just get away with things easily now.

Sana Safinaz recently ran out of their copy rights notice on a newspaper soon after the release of their latest Spring collection.

A piece of Sana Safinaz latest spring collection apparently seems to be a copied artwork of international brand Pronovias Ceremonial from their 2015 design collection.

It didn’t take long for the news and pictures about the copied print to go viral on social media.

However, Sana Safinaz responded by passing down a legal notice of claiming copy rights of the prints in Pakistan.

We wonder how they could claim copy rights over an already copied print. The matter has become rather funny and we wonder if the social media will question them further.