Fahad Mustafa left an impression on us with his performance in Tahir-e-Lahoti, Mein Abdul Qadir Hoon, and Mastana Mahi and assured us that he is indeed an amazing actor. After blowing us away in critically-acclaimed ‘Mah e Mir’ and blockbuster ‘Actor in Law’ last year, the relentless Fahad Mustafa has now joined the cast of Jawani Phir Nahi Aani’s sequel.
The sequel of one of the biggest hit of Pakistani cinema, ‘Jawani Phir Nahi Aani’, is set to hit the floors in March with some changes in the lead cast. Hamza Ali Abbasi who refused to take part JPNA promotions due to the controversy, will not be joining the cast for JPNA 2.
The leading ladies for Jawani Phir Nahi Aani 2 are yet to be announced. There is no confirmation if Fahad will be reprising Hamza Ali Abbasi’s role or not. However, it is official, he will be seen in the sequel of the blockbuster film along with Humayun Saeed, Vasay Chaudhry and Ahmed Ali Butt.
Over the years, celebrities have used social media to voice their opinions and clear rumors being spread about them. And now, Pakistani pop sensation Hadiqa Kiani took to twitter and strongly denied media reports that she was arrested at Heathrow Airport in London.
Metro-UK.com, a British news website, quoted local authorities saying that Hadiqa Kiani was arrested for trying to smuggle 2 kilograms of cocaine hidden in two bags of coffee inside two suitcases. The report was run by Daily Times without any confirmation or further investigation.
“Disgusted with media for such FAKE NEWS. I have been in Lahore, today is my nephew’s birthday. SHOCKED,” Hadiqa tweeted.
Ohkay so, this episode of Moray Saiyaan was good because the focus was on Ghaziyan & Zubaria, something which should’ve been the case right from the beginning. However, I had my fair share of eye rolling because a few scenes of the other characters were unconvincing & off-putting.
I remember in one of the previous episodes, it was suggested that Anas was living with Kabeer when they both weren’t in Pakistan, but this time around, there was a disconnect in Anas’ tone when he was talking about his father, as if he never lived with him or didn’t know him much. I think in order to stretch & fill the number of episodes, they have relied so much on unnecessary scenes & conversations that all those things are now emerging as loopholes & glaring ones at that.
I know Ghaziyan & Zubaria are married & everything that Ghaziyan did for her was sweet but all this while, I kept on wondering what has gone into Zubaria that she is perfectly alright with the fact that her father & her brother are in the dark & have no idea that she is living on her own in a house gifted by Ghaziyan? Yes, they are married & Ghaziyan can do everything for Zubaria but to live in such a huge house all by herself that too without informing her own family didn’t sit well with me because Zubaria was introduced as someone who was far more conscious of what was right & what her father’s opinion about every little thing would be. Also, when it comes to being a single parent, fathers are always a bit too cautious about their daughters, so I find it amusing that Zubaria’s father is perfectly alright with being oblivious of what his daughter is upto, whereas he should’ve been the one worrying about the stuff like his daughter’s hostel etc.
Anyways, it was nice to see Ghaziyan & Zubaria sharing a few good moments together, where they decorated the house & Ghaziyan was taking care of every thing to make her feel comfortable at her new space. It is good to see that Zubaria has finally opened up & is far more comfortable with Ghaziyan, like now she realizes & acknowledges how much Ghaziyan has done for her & her family, so it is nice to see for a change.
It was amusing seeing such a tough cookie like Jamshed crying like a baby but just when I was assuming that he must’ve had a change of heart, his conversation with his wife took me by surprise because after failing at his business once, he is just using Ghaziyan now as he knows that he is resourceful & well-established. It is alright to think about yourself & your business but the way Jamshed shared his views gave a very negative feeling & made me dislike this couple a little more.
Another filler track in this drama is of Dr. Altamash & Dr. Farah, like I don’t really understand what is it that is stopping both of them from living together? Are they telling us that there is no need for gynecologists in the country where Altamash is a practicing neurosurgeon? LOL! Yes, they both are shown as ambitious doctors but it is hard to understand that after marriage, they both are in a long-distance relationship because of what, them being doctors? LOL! I really think so far both Altamash & Farah’s characters haven’t contributed much in the story, so if they had omitted these characters, it wouldn’t have made any difference like the viewers wouldn’t have felt the need for another dysfunctional couple. After their conversation, I was wondering if there is any relation, any couple, any human being who is normal in this family? I don’t think so!
Anas’ conversation with his mother made a lot of sense, obviously he is sick of seeing his mother sulking & telling others to sulk with her too. I really don’t understand why does Waris has to swoop in every other conversation like he is going to pass a verdict whereas all he does is put a lid on the conversation that is happening as if nothing needs to be addressed & everything in this family is perfectly alright? LOL! Someone needs to burst Waris’s bubble of his family being perfectly functional because it is not & also because it makes him look like a pigeon who shuts its eyes & thinks the danger is over!
Anyways, this episode was still better because it had a lot of Ghaziyan Zubaria scenes. The preview of the next episode suggests that Ghaziyan is going to meet an accident that too after fighting with Zubaria. I really hope the story that I have heard doesn’t turn out to be true because if that’s the case then I will have to see if I’d be interested in tuning to this drama ever again or not. Also, can someone tell Irsa Ghazal to stop yelling? Her voice gets intolerable when she hits the high pitch! Please share your thoughts about this episode of Moray Saiyaan!
Muqabil has it all; a strong script, performances which leave you in awe and skillful direction. Although this episode did not cover what Shah Sahab said to Mahmood after he confessed to him but even then the scenes which covered Pareesa and Arman’s track in particular were beyond exceptional. For the first time the viewers are watching a very realistic perspective of a rape survivor trying to have a normal married life not because of societal pressure or due to loneliness but because she found the ideal partner. Pareesa has been shown as a girl who lost a great deal when she was violated and she held on to this ugly experience for all these years but she was always capable of loving. She was shown showering Nadia with unconditional love and her relationship with her flowers also showed her sensitive and loving side. Pareesa tried to take a step to get close to Arman and this huge step forward was extremely convincing because Arman had done what it took to earn Pareesa’s trust and even love. Arman and Pareesa’s characters are etched-out brilliantly and their circumstances make their story even more enticing. Mohsin Abbas Haider deserves to be praised over and over again for an outstanding performance. He was the perfect choice for playing this role. Kubra Khan also owns her character and brings out the best in it. The scenes which show the sensitive and loving side of Pareesa have also been written and directed very well. Even though her brother wasn’t there for her when she needed him the most but even then she gave him all his money, which once again showed that she was quite capable of loving.
The change in Shehnaz’s personality and her attitude towards those around her was also the kind of character development which makes this drama even more interesting. Unlike many mothers we have seen on television very often who never realize that they need to change themselves in order to be there for their children, Shehnaz finally understands this and was shown playing with Nadia and going out of her way to be nice to Arman because she feels she needs to do it in order to please her daughter. Arman’s conversations with Pareesa’s father were also penned down perfectly and directed and acted out in such a way that they appeared quite realistic. One of the primary reasons why the viewers have no issue connecting to all the characters and happenings while watching this play is that everything is close to reality. The fact that people change with time is one of the most important aspects of real life but one which is ignored in many dramas. Character development which is convincing always makes a drama more interesting. The fact that it is impossible to predict what turn the story will take in the upcoming weeks makes Muqabil the kind of drama which keeps you at the edge of your seat.
Shah Sahab apparently decided to help Mahmood out with his problem and watching him trying so desperately to make things easier for his son went to show how important it was for him to see his son happy. Mahmood’s children are his assets and if Pareesa tells them the truth then he will lose them forever. My favorite scene from tonight’s episode was when Arman reassured Pareesa that he was going to stand by her and he was not going to back out of this relationship. The best part about this scene was that Arman also shared with Pareesa just how used he felt but at the same time he vowed to make this relationship work. Arman’s mature character and Pareesa’s practical yet sensitive attitude made this scene phenomenal. Also, the dialogues were simply brilliant; deep and meaningful. This was the kind of conversation which you remember for a long time.
Overall, this episode was simply brilliant just like all the previous episodes of Muqabil. Muqabil is turning out to be one of my favorite dramas this season and I highly recommend it to all those people who are not watching it. Shaheen Khan also did not scream a lot in this episode, which was great! The preview of the next episode showed Pareesa telling Arman the truth. I can’t wait to see how the story unfolds from here on. Watching that scene in the preview gave me goose bumps!
How many of you watched this latest episode? Do share your thoughts about it.
Afreen Afreen star Momina Mustehsan became talk of the town when the news of her broken engagement with fiance Ali Naqvi went viral.
Soon after, she updated her status and lashed out at media and rebuked them not to interfere in her personal life. Now, Momina herself first hinted that she is definitely single as she posted on Snapchat about a gift she received for Valentine’s Day, the caption, “Single girls get Valentine’s gifts too. Thanks @beoneshopone”.
Followed by an official statement, she posted on social media. Addressing those who are concerned about her engagement in a post, she stated: “Yes, our families have mutually agreed to call off the engagement. Earlier when the news broke, I had requested everyone to not jump to conclusion and to not speak on my behalf on such a personal matter, and let me be the one to make the announcement when need be”.
Sumail Hassan, a 17 years old Pakistani prodigy has made the country proud after becoming the third highest earning gamer in the world. Sumail also holds the Guinness World Record for being the youngest gamer to surpass $1 million in tournament winnings.
His total earnings amounted to $2,401,560 after a recent gaming tournament, making him the third highest earning gamer in the world. The only two gamers who have earned more than Sumail are Peter Dager and Sahil Arora.
The Dota playing enthusiast is now considered as one of the best players in the whole world. Back in 2015, Sumail was picked for the world’s best Dota 2 team, Evil Geniuses- the highest earning Dota2 team in North America.
As per SportsKeeda, Sumail is considered as the best mid-solo in Dota, globally. He has also made it to the Time Magazine’s list for the top most 30 influential teenagers for 2016 globally along with the Nobel laureate Malala YousufZai. Sumail is also the first ever Dota 2 player to be included in the magazine awards.
E-games are growing exponentially and having Sumail in the top tier could hopefully open doors for other Pakistani gamers too.
Chalay Thay Saath, the highly anticipated upcoming film directed by Umer Adil with producer Beenish Umer & Executive Producer Sheikh Shiraz Mubashir, is set to release in cinemas across Pakistan on April 21st, 2017. Syra Shehroze who has ruled the television-watching audiences’ heart ever since she debuted in, Mera Naseeb and is set to make her cinema debut with this film. And we can’t contain our happiness since the release date is finally announced!
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Chalay thay Saath will be a light-hearted family extravaganza that revolves around family values, friends, and love. The film features Saira Shahroz, Behrooz Sabzwari, Zhalay Sarhadi, Mansha Pasha, Osama Tahir, Faris Khalid, Shamim Hilaly and Sherbaz Kaleem and Beijing-born and based actor cum filmmaker, Kent S. Leung, who will play Syra’s love interest.
Rafay Rashdi who stepped into direction with a veritable youth movie Thora Jee Lee, received mixed reviews from the critics. He’s now all set to present a short film in collaboration with 1NFLUENCE. The film ‘Woh Aas’ is directed by Umair Najeeb Khan and produced by Rafay himself. The film stars Ramsha Khan and the teaser released earlier today, which seems to be yet another different story. Woh Aas is expected to release soon.
The heart-broken people and celebrities were in shock and turned to social media to express their grief and condemn the Lahore blast killing about 13 people while wounding dozens.
On the eve of 13 February 2017, Chemists and owners of medical stores in Punjab had announced a demonstration near the Punjab Assembly building to protest the drug rules of the provincial government. An explosion hit when hundreds of protesters were present at the location. This tragic event resulted in the death 13 people while about 70 were injured.
Pakistani celebrities took to social media while prompting a global outpouring of grief and solidarity. Here’s what celebrities posted on social media:
Prayers with the victims of the horrific terror attack in Lahore
Ohkay so, the production of MD Productions, writing of Mustafa Afridi & direction of Siraj ul Haq; Ye Raha Dil commenced tonight on Hum TV & I must say this drama had such an amazing start, so much so that I am excited & looking forward to the next episode already. This episode delivered what they promised, it was comic & I am sure as the story will progress it will have some romance too. I have always felt that our drama-makers didn’t do really well in the genre of rom-com but I think my opinion is about to be changed & the credit for that will definitely go to Mustafa Afridi. In the past, we have already seen what Mustafa Afridi is capable of in terms in writing so I am sure he has something amazing in store for us this time around too. The episode introduced the characters & their tracks pretty well & I had such a great time watching the first episode of Yeh Raha Dil.
The drama began with a very dramatic scene where the hero Zaki (Ahmed Ali) is seen convincing his parents Haroon Baig & Azra to allow him to get married to the girl of his dreams. Zaki being the only son of Haroon & Azra knows that he has a lot of edge & he knows exactly how to pull the strings that will assure him of getting what he wants. All Zaki had to do was to drench himself in the rain & pull off a little bit of drama to melt the heart of his mother & then rest was history because he knew that if he will have his mother on his side, she will eventually end up convincing Zaki’s father too.
Another character that got introduced was of Hayat (Yumna Zaidi), an orphan & a writer by profession who is full of life. Hayat puts up a facade of being happy-go-lucky, whereas deep inside, she is just a very emotional & childlike sort of a girl who feels lonely because she doesn’t have her parents in her life anymore. Hayat is someone who knows how to bring herself out of any messy situation because she is present-minded & spontaneous. Hayat has a go-getter sort of an attitude & she is someone who would do anything for her friends. One trait of hers that I feel might land her into a trouble would be her ability to trust people easily. Hayat’s best friend Salman helps her & always goes out of the way but looks like he himself is hiding a lot of things from Hayat & is probably involved in some shady business.
The third & the last character that got introduced was of Zaki’s love-interest Nida (Anam Ahmed), who is a model by profession & loves Zaki a lot. Nida is blunt & straight forward but she is innocent as well. Zaki’s father finds the choice of her career a little objectionable & that is why he believes that Zaki & Nida won’t be able to lead a happy life but just after Azra tries to make him understand that he shouldn’t judge Nida because of the kind of work she does, Haroon tells her to arrange a meeting with Nida & her family to see how things roll.
Zaki, Nida & Hayat share a little moment where Hayat damages Zaki’s car but like a confident & sweet-talker that she is, she gets away from that entire situation by fooling Zaki & Nida easily. Nida is someone who believes in rules whereas for Hayat, there are no rules & the rules are meant to be broken as far as they benefit her. The entire interaction of the three characters was the highlight of the episode for me, it was quite amusing to see Hayat trying to make herself look like a bigger & better person whereas she was guilty & she knew it. Hayat’s second half of the day involved fooling a policeman & a bank employee who only wanted to confiscate Salman’s car but Hayat successfully saved her best friend’s car too because she believed in him & thought that those guys were conning her. After an eventful day & right before her birthday, Hayat got a news that she least expected, which was regarding the novel that she wanted to get published but looks like the editor couldn’t convince the publishers & that brings her morale down. She wishes herself happy birthday while still being teary eyed because that’s when the reality daunts her that she is alone & has no one by her side, which was quite an emotional sight.
Overall, I thoroughly enjoyed watching the very first episode of Yeh Raha Dil. I loved all the main characters & what I loved the most was how different their personalities were. It is given that in a Mustafa Afridi drama the dialogues will be amazing but I never knew that every other conversation will be filled with such witty dialogues which will make me laugh out loud. I must say, in order to convey such wit & humor, the actors need to have an amazing comic timing & I feel there is no other actress like Yumna Zaidi who could’ve fitted the role of Hayat so well, Ahmed Ali & Anam Ahmed also supported Yumna Zaidi quite well in those scenes too. It looks like Yumna Zaidi is always in her comfort zone when it comes to playing the bubbly & happy-go-lucky characters like these, so she shone in the very first episode. Ahmed Ali was great too in the limited scenes that he got, but I must say, last but definitely not the least, after watching Kathputli, I assumed that Anam Ahmed would still be a little weak in terms of acting but she changed my opinion in the very first scene of hers & what an impressive improvement I must say. If I compare her acting in the entire drama of Kathputli & in the very first episode of Yeh Raha Dil, I will say she did an impressive job this time around, like she seemed far more comfortable in front of the camera & her dialogue delivery was effortless too. Now with three strong performers & amazing characters, I am definitely looking forward to what’s in store for us. The OST was nice, the production value seemed decent & the direction was great too. Mustafa Afridi’s dialogues & Yumna Zaidi as Hayat – definitely were the two strong points of this episode for me. I can’t wait to see the next episode already. Please share your thoughts about the very first episode of Yeh Raha Dil.
The music industry in Pakistan certainly has a lot to offer. There’s always some musical activity going on, which allows listeners to choose from a ton of amazing options. One big addition to the music industry is Patari’s Tabeer which gave a platform to raw and undiscovered talent.
In a similar vein, several artists release beautiful songs in the form of a music video. Singer and songwriter Zoe Viccaji released a new music video called ‘Ishq Kinara’ which is a rendition to an earlier version sung by Zoe herself in Coke Studio season 6.
The music video is directed by Meher Jaffri and produced by Ahsan Bari and Karim Barola, the video stars Zoe, Sunil Shanker and Kashif Hussain. Ishq Kinara is not just an ordinary music video but is visually appealing too.
Shaista Lodhi, long associated with morning shows, has now become a household name. Her shows have made her a hit among women who used to tune into her shows everyday and are now looking forward to her upcoming morning show also. Shaista plunged into the drama world a while back and is now all set to appear in upcoming drama ‘Khan’ with a strong role as a politician.
Talking to Images, about the serial, Shaista says, “Khan is an almost feudal type of drama. It will be relatable for the average person because it will remind them of Pakistan’s political system.”
There were rumors that Khan is inspired from Imran Khan’s life. But Shaista clarified “The drama doesn’t take inspiration from Imran Khan.”
She elaborates about the drama’s themes, “[The drama explores] the way revenge is taken in politics, the way seats are [sold] or tickets are given by parties or how sympathy is exploited. An example is Benazir Bhutto’s case, sympathy was exploited by her party. You can expect to see similar events in this drama.”
“My character has a vast range. From being a politician’s wife to a politician herself. From a childhood lover to a dedicated wife. There are many different shades and that has been a challenge for me to play.”
“But it was so much fun,” she adds, “because my wardrobe was so different and I’m playing a character older than I am.”
Another challenge for Shaista was working with senior actors.
According to the morning show host, “I had so many seasoned actors working with me so it was a challenge. I can’t ever forget the first scene we did. I was acting opposite Noman Ejaz and he got me so confused. I did realise later how sweet of a person he is but that first time working with him was nerve-wrecking. After the scene I was thinking “What on Earth happened?!”But afterwards I got the hang of it and I had a lot of fun working with the seniors.”
She also gave a little insight into her director.
“Ali Faizan is the director and he is intelligent but also a little crazy! He has crazy ideas, the way a creative person should have. He thinks out of the box and tries to put a new perspective in every aspect. I think he has treated this drama beautifully.”
Besides, Shaista, Khan stars Nouman Aijaz, Ejaz Aslam and Atiqa Odho. It is written by Syed Atif Ali and directed by Ali Faizal, Khan will start on February 19th, Sunday 8pm on Geo tv.
The wedding season this time is filled with a lot of happenings, including the marriage of Urwa and Farhan, Yasra Rizvi and now popular tv anchor Maria Memon. While all these celebrities celebrated the union with their better-halves in their own style, Pakistani people couldn’t stop themselves from criticizing them.
There has been a lot of criticism on the previous’ weddings, and now Maria Memon is facing the brunt of mocking when her wedding pictures circulated online.
Maria Memon is currently working with ARY Network and has been in journalism for quite sometime now. She married CSS topper Umar Riaz yesterday only and social media buff’s mocked her like nobody’s business. Why is it so important for people to bash others, just because they want to. Since, these people believed that the guy is not as good looking as the girl, they decided to mock them and try to ruin their happiness.
The news of the wedding broke out, after one of Maria’s friend Fahad Hussain shared the pictures of the couple.
Popular anchor Dr Shahid Masood has returned to electronic media, in what appears to be a U-turn by the seasoned media celebrity after announcing his detachment from the industry.
Recently, a video went viral in which Dr Shahid Masood claimed of resigning from the media industry.
Senior journalist and anchor has probably changed his mind now and has joined News One channel where MD Omer Ahmed welcomed him on a live show with Nadia Mirza. Hence, joining the family of News One back again with his own live show to be launched soon.
Earlier, Dr Shahid left ARY News and joined BOL soon after which he came out with a viral video of leaving the industry. However, he is back on screen and ready to host his show yet again.
Islamabad High Court, today banned Valentine’s Day celebrations across the country and its promotion on social media ‘with an immediate effect’ after accepting a petition which argued that it was un-Islamic.
The order was issued by the court on the petition submitted by a citizen Abdul Waheed, whose political affiliation was not immediately known. The petitioner had urged the court that Valentine Day was not part of the Muslim tradition and its promotions on the mainstream and social media should be banned.
The print and electronic media have been warned to “stop all Valentine’s Day promotions immediately”. Pakistan’s Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (Pemra) has also been asked to “monitor” all mediums and send out notifications banning any such promotions.
The IHC directed the information ministry, federal government, Pemra chairman and chief commissioner to submit a reply within 10 days.
Do you agree with Islamabad High Court’s ban on Valentine’s Day?
Ohkay so, the writing of Zafar Mairaj, direction of Nadeem Siddique & the production of Everready Group of Companies; Munkir commenced on Tv One last night. The first episode introduced the characters in a very appropriate manner by giving out the details one needs to know to form an interest in the drama. I liked the first episode for the fact that things were kept simple & to the point which made it far more easier to get an insight into the characters. The way the conversations were carried out gave everything a very casual feel & it had a lot to do with the chemistry that all the actors shared with each other, which was good to see.
So, the story began with a dream where Runa (Nida Khan) finds herself getting married to her fiancé Zain ul Abideen (Osman Khalid Butt) in a church under the supervision of her hostel warden Sister Kathryn & just when the couple is about to exchange the rings, out of nowhere a stranger drags Runa out of the church & takes her away. The very next morning, Runa shares her dream with her stepmother Rania (Mahjabeen) but her point of concern isn’t about what happens at the end, rather she believes that just because she hasn’t seen Sister Kathryn in ages & just because she must be missing Runa, Runa needs to go & see her.
Runa is about to get married to Zain in just a few days but she finds herself restless because of the dream. Her wedding functions begin where her in laws come into the picture. Runa’s in laws reside in France & Zain has a mother (Naila Jaffry) & 2 sisters Batool Bano & Ghulam Sughra. Completely opposite to Runa’s family & their lifestyle, Zain’s family is quite conservative & they are shown to be practicing Muslims, which makes them a subject of ridicule for Runa’s best friend Anjum (Maryam Nafees). Anjum thinks Runa will have a very hard time adjusting in this family because they are staunch & conservative. Runa’s in laws are related to Rania & it is Rania who arranged the marriage of Runa & Zain. Even though this might be an arranged marriage for Runa but Zain on the other hand loves his fiancée.
Runa is shown to be a very easy going but quite an emotional sort of a person who believes in giving each & every single relationship in her life a lot of importance & value, that is why, after seeing Sister Kathryn in her dream for the 2nd time, she insists that she needs to go to Murree to see her. Even though for Runa’s grandmother, the idea of sending a bride-to-be to a different city is daunting but Rania saves the day & tries to make her understand that when Runa had no one by her side & she was all alone in the hostel, it was Sister Kathryn who took care of her & looked after her like a mother. Runa shares a very strong bond with Sister Kathryn & this is something which her family understands & respects too. Finally, the grandmother gives in & allows her to go to Murree but instructs Anjum to go along Runa as well. The note at which the first episode ended showed a man in the company of someone who was preparing a suicide jacket, so I am sure we have a lot in store for us!
Overall, this episode was pretty decent & even though at the moment things might seem a little too simple, but the way they have been conveyed made it an interesting watch. The characters are pretty straight forward & simple. I must say, I loved the bond that both Runa & Rania shared. Rania’s character stood out the most for me because she was like an all rounder who was fulfilling each & every single duty of hers & was treating & every relationship of hers just the way it needed to be treated, she was like a friend, a daughter, a mother, a guide & a mentor; all at the same time. Rania might be a stepmother of Runa but more than that she is her friend, who understand Runa’s struggles & supports her, that is why she was seen telling her husband & Runa’s father that he should’ve been here on the occasion of Runa’s wedding because she needs him. I liked that the writer showed that a stepmother can be a friend too & the ladies in this sort of a relationship can share a very strong bond as well. Even though Anjum’s character was believable because mostly at the time of a friend’s wedding, very close friends do voice their opinions strongly against or in the favor of their friend’s in laws but everything that Anjum said about Zain’s family with that judgmental undertone was borderline annoying & impudent, to an extent that I was being put off with her presence in the drama. Anyways, the direction seemed pretty good & the production values were decent too. The acting of all the actors was quite nice & I am definitely convinced to tune to Munkir next week. Please share your thoughts about the very first episode of Munkir.
This episode opened with Chaudhry Fazal Din refusing to accept Sammi as his vani. His decision to take a stand even though Chaudhry Rab Nawaz tried his best to convince him to go ahead with the nikkah by giving him lectures on ghairat, was completely in line with his character but watching Rab Nawaz accept Sammi as Vani for his son instead of shooting her brother did not quite fit in. Also, it did make me wonder if Rab Nawaz was going to let Fazal get away with this? Surely someone like him who believed in forcing people into submitting to his will would use more than just words to have his way and if things still didn’t go according to his plans one would expect him to make an example out of the person who refused to listen to him. Rehan Sheikh is an exceptional actor who makes every scene count but this latest twist in the story came out of nowhere. So far the focus of the story is more on those people who are forcing their decisions on Sammi and how these decisions are shaping up the course of Sammi’s life. It would have been so much better if the viewers were introduced to Sammi’s character in detail in the first 2 episodes or so before starting the actual story. There was one scene in this episode in particular which showed how deeply the mindset that a girl should sacrifice everything to save her male relative’s life was engraved in Sammi’s mind. She begged Chaudhry to spare her brother’s life and was willing to do anything at all in return. This scene was short but impactful.
This episode had a lot of scenes which showed the selfishness of those people who were making these life altering decisions for Sammi. Watching Sammi’s brother worrying about the bruises on his face more than his sister was one such scene which said a great deal. Haris Waheed’s confident acting and his overall look makes me wish that we saw more of him before he killed his friend. Now he has a limited role to play in the story or so it seems. Sammi’s mother cursed her for not being able to save her brother’s life and her father who is responsible for all this just does not care!
Rashid is another person who is looking out for his own interests and he is another mard who claims to love his wife but he puts his own needs and desires first. Nadia Afghan’s character was introduced in tonight’s episode and she too appeared to be more “refined” than one would have expected her to be. Apart from Rab Nawaz’s wife, all the other women in this play worship their men and would gladly do anything for them.
Rab Nawaz’s definition of ghairat and the status of men and women was another interesting aspect of tonight’s episode. Rab Nawaz is ignorant but he is so sure that there is nothing wrong with his beliefs. His wife however does not want her house or child to be affected by whatever her husband believes in. She wants to educate her son and does not agree with her husband but she also knows that there is very little that she can do about the situation openly therefore she turned to Rashid for help. This development will change the course of the story completely. Watching Rashid’s daughters defending their mother was one of the best scenes of this episode.
So far, the good thing about this drama is that it has introduced the viewers to a world which is real for a lot of unfortunate people but completely alien to many of us who sit in front of the television screens and watch these stories unfold and it has managed to do so without getting too dull and depressing. Although all the tracks in the drama are serious and they highlight the status of women in such villages in some way or the other but even then the approach is simple therefore Sammi so far isn’t a very heavy duty drama.
How many of you watched this latest episode? Do share your thoughts about it.
The upcoming season of Big Brother might be even more controversial this time, since Boxer Amir Khan’s wife Faryal Makhdoom has been approached by Celebrity Big Brother bosses to go into the house for this summer’s series.
Faryal Makhdoom has revealed that she’s in talks for the show, she posted on Snapchat and asked fans for advice on whether to accept the deal.
Last year, the social media sensation made headlines when she started discussing a bitter family feud on Snapchat. Faryal accused Amir’s family of mistreating her and said that they had never accepted her and even tried to separate her from Amir.
PTV, never praised for its journalistic telecast, serving merely as a communique of government, has always been accredited for the mastery exhibited in the department of playmaking. To some, the success is a result of the opulence of the screenwriting talent available. With the likes of Anwar Maqsood, Fatima Surreys Bajjia, Ashfaq Ahmad, Bano Qudsiya, Munnu Bhai and Haseena Moin at its helm, the institute has seen glory of which, the newcomers can only dream of. But, we will not engage in this, nor is this piece meant to reminisce the old days.
With a plethora of private drama channels running plays 24 hours a day, the quality was sure to be compromised. However, one thing which dwindled quicker than the standard of the plays is the popularity of the screenwriter. One may blame it upon the caliber of the playwrights but after all we still see masterpieces, no matter how sporadic those may be. Not every play aired is Anghan Terha or Ashyana, but we do get to watch the likes of Pyar e Afzal or Sang e Mar Mar in a year or half. Then why is it that screenwriters, which once used to be household names, now struggle to get half a ton followers on twitter?
Hosting:
PTV being the only channel at one time had the responsibility of airing variety of programs; programs that entertained, programs that would educate. So along, with dramas, tutorials and religious shows, talk shows provided a likeable option to the producers. Being a state run channel, discussing politics, and that too without controversy, would have been a tough job (thankfully). As a result, culture, arts and philosophy formed the preferred pool of topics for discussion, and who else could do these better than writers. ‘Zaavia’, a very famous show, which focused on social issues, was hosted by the legendary playwright Ashfaq Ahmad. Ashfaq Ahmad, who had already gained popularity in the masses with his radio show ‘Talqeen Shah’, augmented his status as an intellectual through it and is still considered a popular reference of wisdom in populace.
Anwar Maqsood, another eminent screenwriter and probably the most prolific as well, hosted a number of shows. Along with Moin Akhtar, the duo gave some of the most unforgettable satire performances of the television history. His sharp wit made him a popular choice for hosting shows of ceremonious nature.
But today, the nature of TV shows has undergone a drastic change. With political talk shows achieving the status of rating magnets, the caliber of the host is measured in decibels and the one who can yell the loudest, gets the job.
Involvement:
It is said, while writing plays, Fatima Surriya Bajjiya would move to PTV headquarters with her belongings. She would write, eat, sleep, and sometimes knit sweaters there. While doing so, she also served as a consultant. Anybody facing a problem regarding content or linguistics would consult her. Such level of involvement was a major factor in consolidating the position of writers as authority figures.
In contrast to that, a good number of dramas made today are adaptations of novels. The job of the novelist mostly ends with the consent to allow dramatization and any further involvement seems unnecessary. Trims and cuts are handled by the content team which can do the job more effectively and at a better pace. The writer might not even get to visit the set. Compare this to the scenario of Adnan Siddiqui and Mishi Khan getting pronunciation classes from Surriya Bajjiya before a play.
Ceremonies:
With a total of 7 dramas being aired in a week, one would often come across a function to celebrate a serial’s ending where the cast and the production team would share their experience of the dramatization process. Such ceremonies were aired sometimes before the start of the play as well. It was there when the viewers were most likely to know about the writer. With a deluge of dramas released in a calendar year by every major production house, it has become nearly impossible to host such grandiose events for every drama and the tradition has been replaced with private success parties. Thus, the very prudent looking writer explaining his inspiration on screen is replaced by an ill trimmed shoddy guy sitting in a distant corner at a private party lamenting about the trouble he faced after the guard at the entrance refused to recognize him.
There might be other factors including following earned through journalism (Munnu Bhai, Ata ul Haq Qasmi) which might have given the wordsmiths their well deserved recognition. However, while it is without doubt that the veterans enjoyed limelight unlike contemporary writers; those of today seem to get better take-homes for their toils.
Ceremonies:
With a total of 7 dramas being aired in a week, one would often come across a function to celebrate a serial’s ending where the cast and the production team would share their experience of the dramatization process. Such ceremonies were aired sometimes before the start of the play as well. It was there when the viewers were most likely to know about the writer. With a deluge of dramas released in a calendar year by every major production house, it has become nearly impossible to host such grandiose events for every drama and the tradition has been replaced with private success parties. Thus, the very prudent looking writer explaining his inspiration on screen is replaced by an ill trimmed shoddy guy sitting in a distant corner at a private party lamenting about the trouble he faced after the guard at the entrance refused to recognize him.
There might be other factors including following earned through journalism (Munnu Bhai, Ata ul Haq Qasmi) which might have given the wordsmiths their well deserved recognition. However, while it is without doubt that the veterans enjoyed limelight unlike contemporary writers; those of today seem to get better take-homes for their toils.
When Sohai Ali Abro appeared in her very first drama Saat Pardon mein, she was acting opposite great actors Mikaal Zulfiqar and Alyy Khan – her acting and good looks won over the audience. Since then she has worked in some huge projects that include popular dramas like Rishtay Kuch Adhorey. The girl then went on to do films and was highly appreciated for her performances. Sohai is now all set to make her television come back opposite the leading star Azfar Rehman in Urdu 1’s upcoming drama ‘Kaisi Yeh Paheli’.
The teasers of the play released recently and there isn’t much we know about the story but it surely seems to be something different than usual stereotypical dramas. Azfar Rehman disclosed that it’s going to be an intense love story. The first teaser shows Sohai’s character as a fun loving, free spirited girl. The second teaser makes things more intense with a dramatic twist.
The play has been directed by Fahim Burney and apart from Azfar and Sohai, the cast also includes Durdana Butt, Qazi Wajid, Samina Ahmad, Sana Askari, Farah Nadeem, Haira khan, Saleem Sheikh, Ayesha Khan, Shaheen Khan and Sundas Tariq.
Actors these days are known to undergo extreme body transformations and donning different look for roles – to get into the ‘skin’ of their characters, and we have seen many actors doing so. Fawad Khan’s transformation from fit to fat for his upcoming film had already rose our expectations.
Bilal Lashari of ‘Waar’ fame was taking up the herculean task of rebooting Pakistani cult classic ‘Maula Jatt’, with Fawad Khan and Hamza Ali Abbasi as Maula Jatt and Noori Nath, and we couldn’t contain our happiness to see these too hunks in a different avatar.
Hamza Ali Abbasi has jumped into the bandwagon of getting into the role and is apparently working on a whole new look for his upcoming film. We’ve seen him with beard and mustaches a million times but this time he’s looking really different with those bushy mustache and slick back hair and we are sure that the film is surely going to be a power packed one.
Agha Ali who is currently wining hearts with his amazing performance as a bad boy in Andaz-e-sitam, is now geared up to appear in a totally different avatar, and will surely cast his magic again.
Agha Ali will be seen in Urdu 1’s Valentines Day special telefilm ‘Yeh Ishq Nahi Asaan’ and the female lead opposite him is Khoobsurat fame Zarnish Khan. These two will pair up for the first time and we’re already expecting a beautiful chemistry.
Besides, Agha and Zarnish, the telefilm will feature veteran actress Bushra Ansari too, who’ll be seen in her hilarious mode once again.
Being a Valentine Day special, the telefilm will air on 14th February 2017, Tuesday at 8:00 pm.
Ohkay so, it was yet another interesting episode of Khuda Aur Mohabbat. Everything that they have shown so far makes so much of sense & is a realistic portrayal of what one goes through when their beloved passes away. Also, it just doesn’t stop there because all those people who are related to the one suffering want to do everything to bring them out of their misery & this episode showed that beautifully as to how Hammad was making himself suffer & how his friends & family were trying to do everything to bring him back to normal. This episode had a very beautiful conversation to its credit & that turned out to the highlight of this episode for me.
So, Hammad’s family finally wanted Hammad to come back but just because Kamran & Ebaad could understand what he was going through, they decided to support his decision every step of the way. Hammad knew he lost everything & he was in a lot of pain, that is why he was trying to cope up with it his way & unfortunately, Hammad knew that being with his family will only make his heart ache more because deep down he still blames his family & Imaan’s father for what happened. Hammad got to read the last few words that Imaan left documented in a letter for him & he couldn’t believe that he will get Imaan’s message not after her marriage but after her death. Hammad’s reaction while reading that letter was so heart-wrenching, it depicted how helpless he felt & how depressed he was that his beloved was no more.
I loved seeing that Hammad didn’t have to compromise on his pride or his promise to return to his family. It was his family, especially his father & his mother & also Molvi Aleemuddin, who had to come personally to request him to return, while admitting that Hammad won, his love for Imaan won. Hammad couldn’t help but remember Imaan’s words where she understood that in order to return, he might have to take his words back & it might put a dent on his image showing that he couldn’t stand by his decision but it wasn’t the case. I loved that right till the end, it wasn’t Hammad who showed any eagerness in returning to his old life but rather, the parents of both Hammad & Imaan had to walk towards him to bring him back. My heart sank when I heard Molvi Aleemuddin admit that Hammad proved his pure intentions & his purest form of love that he had for Imaan because I just kept on wondering that he was a little too late & how different things would have been if he had accepted his defeat & Hammad’s success before Imaan died!
So, that one such character who has left such a great impact in Hammad’s life, he is probably the favorite character in this drama after Hammad for most of us & he is the one who till date has only 2 scenes to his credit, he was back in this episode & yes, I am talking about the traveler who met Hammad when he only had his love for Imaan but not the love of Allah in his life & now again, when Hammad had lost that love. That man knew that Hammad was a lost soul who needed some guidance & this time around, he again knew that Hammad was lost & he needed some direction. I think it is beautiful that without having any screen-time or any part in the rest of the story, that one character changes the course of Hammad’s life a great deal. He helped Hammad before & he was back to help Hammad once again. All the things that he told Hammad were absolutely beautiful & left a huge impact in Hammad’s life. He tried to make Hammad understand that he didn’t have to visit Imaan’s grave everyday to prove that he has her in his heart, which was right. Also, I loved how beautifully he conveyed it to Hammad that may be he has a bigger purpose in his life, that is why it was only Imaan who left this world & not him. I am sure now as the course of life will take place, Hammad will find a bigger purpose, a real purpose of his life & he will then realize what this traveler meant. I loved how their conversation ended on a very personal yet sweet note, it is good to see that Hammad also has another person rooting for him & wishing him well!
I found a little editing glitch in this episode & it was related Narmeen. When she met Hammad the moment he returned to his home, she spoke about her fiancé & compared him to Hammad but a few scenes later when Abrina & Narmeen are shown talking, Abrina insists that Narmeen & Hammad still stand a chance, where Narmeen clearly tells Abrina that her family can choose anyone for her but she won’t get married to Hammad because she can not connect to him & doesn’t think she deserves a guy like him. I think they should’ve switched the order of these conversations to make a point that despite trying, Abrina couldn’t convince Narmeen & then Narmeen moved on in her life by getting engaged to someone else. Also, I so so so wish they had chosen someone else to play the role of Hammad’s friend Reby, I think so far every single actor has performed really well but she is the only weakling in this drama, she showed her acting skills (if any) in Dhaani so I knew not much would’ve changed & I was right. Yes, they must’ve chosen her to fit the image of a Pakistani girl residing in USA because of her accent & stuff but I think Kanza Wayne would’ve been a better option because this particular actress can’t really act. I really hope she has some limited scenes in the remaining episodes!
Overall, this episode was interesting. It is good to see that Hammad himself is trying to be normal in front of his family but at the back of his mind he knows that he has one such place where he can go & pour his heart out without feeling guilty. Hammad understands that his family is having a hard time seeing him like that, that is why he doesn’t really display any sort of emotions in front of them. It was good to see Hammad’s parents finally acting like parents where they were concerned for him & were trying to walk an extra mile to make him feel better & bring him back to normal.
Ohkay, I think I have ignored it for a long time & even though the usage of those lyrics has been limited in this season but I think I really need to address that issue. I totally understand that they are showing some extreme form of love that any man can feel for a woman but I really think in order to showcase that, they shouldn’t violate the boundaries that shouldn’t be touched. I don’t usually use this word but I hate, yes I hate these lyrics & cringe every single time I hear them where it says ‘mere mehboob ki surat mai Rabb dekhoon to kya samjhoon…mera Qibla tu, Kaba hai mera, meri mannat hai’, like yes, we all are a fan of the love they have shown but to compare a mere human being to a Creator & to associate the symbols that are related to the worshiping of The Almighty to a human being is a big NO NO. I really wish they stop using that particular piece to showcase how much Hammad loves Imaan because you know what, we all know, by now we all are well aware of that & we have clearly gotten the message of love that you guys are trying to convey & yes, I admit that I am a fan of their love story too but there’s a thin line which shouldn’t be crossed just to show the level of the love one human being can feel for another. Anyways, I loved the scene where Hammad reads Imaan’s letter & cries helplessly & touches it because it reminds him of the fact that this is something that was personally sent to Hammad by her. All the actors have done a brilliant job & yes, I totally appreciate that lack of to & fro & the flashbacks in this episode. Please share your thoughts about this episode of Khuda Aur Mohabbat.
The pace of the drama has slowed down but every episode shows how Mahi’s decision to keep her child and to raise him like any other child has enabled Noor to achieve so much. Noor has his complexes, there are times when he finds it impossible to be strong and he is also curious to know more about his father, all these features of his personality make his character more human. The fact that Noor is flawed but has still managed to achieve so much makes me like his character even more. Everything Noor said to his father was something which every individual out there who hates people like Noor needed to hear. Noor’s decision to build a school for children like him was one of the best developments in this episode. This development went to show what a huge difference people like Noor can make if they are given a chance. Noor understands the struggles of children like him better than anyone else and is also in a position to do something to change their lives for the better.
Mahi finally decided to sign the divorce papers. After so many years she is finally willing to make a decision which she thinks is good for her and her son. This particular track of the story is somewhat difficult to relate to. It shouldn’t have taken Mahi this long to accept the fact that Zain wasn’t the ideal partner for her and Zain also made it quite easy for her to fall out of love with him. One of the most gratifying developments in this episode was watching Kashmala realize that some things were beyond her control. Although this did not change her attitude towards Noor or even Sanam but gradually she is beginning to realize that sometimes fate has its own way of teaching some people lessons. Zain is another person who so far has learned very little from his mistakes.
Noor’s meeting with his grandfather worked for me because I am so into Noor’s character and feel for him. Also, it was definitely great watching H admitting that sometimes staying silent and not doing whatever you can to help those you love is the biggest mistake. It also explained his stance and why he chose to stay “neutral” all these years. Noor finally has another family member who is willing to accept him whole heartedly. I am still wondering why Noor’s relationship with his cousin has been relegated to the background and why there is more focus on his relationship with his new friend.
Mikael’s relationship with Noor and in fact the relationship of all those people in Noor’s life who have supported and loved him all these years is one of the most endearing aspects of this drama. Like every other episode of Khuda Mera Bhi Hai, this one too wasn’t perfect but even then Noor’s journey and the tracks of the people associated with him keep my interest alive. I am waiting for the day when Zain will apologize to Mahi and Noor. He is already suffering but right now there is no change in his behavior towards Noor.
How many of you watched this latest episode? Do share your thoughts about it.
Pakistan’s Oscar winning documentary director Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy has been named as one of the ambassadors of the Violence against Women Centre (VAWC).
Chief Minister’s Strategic Reforms Unit Director General Salman Sufi on Friday announced the selection of two ambassadors for Violence Against Women Centres (VAWC).
He announced, renowned Oscar winning film-maker Sharmeen Obaid Chinoy and Violence Against Women worker Rubina Shaheen as the ambassadors for their initiative aimed at eradicating violence against women in Punjab.
Sharmeen Obaid Chinoy was the first Pakistani to win two Academy awards, six Emmy Awards and to have directed Pakistan’s first animated film, 3 Bahadur. She is the first Pakistani artist to co-chair world economic forum. Sharmeen has always tried to maintain peace and work towards woman empowerment through her films.
The second ambassador, Rubina Shaheen has worked as part of Dastak Foundation since the past 23 years and has constantly been on the front-line as a Women Protection Officer.
After 3 Bahadur and Burkha Avenger, another Pakistani animated series is coming your way. Tick Tock is based on true events and aims to educate children on history. Ghulam Moheudin, Alyy Khan, Ahsan Khan and Maria Memon lent their voices to bring the characters to life.
Tick Tock is produced by Sana Tauseef, while the script is written by Omair Alavi. It is directed by Muhammad Asim. Fuzon’s Emu is set to produce the film’s music and background score. The second teaser of the series released recently and is as impressive as the first one and Tick Tock surely promises to be a visual treat. The release date is still unknown but the teaser is here to give us a pleasant surprise.
PSL season 2 kicked off on February 9th and there are many controversies surrounding it but is still the talk of the town. Celebrities are supporting their teams in full swing and we are loving their love and passion for cricket.
One of the handsome actors Bilal Ashraf and gorgeous Mehwish Hayat are leaving no stone unturned in supporting Lahore Qalandars. Jazz has collaborated with the duo for a short yet cool promotional campaign. So Guys Game On Hai, Tayyar Ho Jao!
Directed by: Haissam Hussain Screenplay: Haissam Hussain and Saad Azhar Dialogues: Saad Azhar Produced By: Sadia Jabbar – Chaudhry M. Arshad Cast: Osman Khalid Butt, Ainy Jaffri Rehman, Sadaf Kanwal, Mustafa Ali Khan, Asal Din Khan, Durdana Butt, Abid Kashmiri, Javed Sheikh, Shafqat Cheema, Khurram Pataras, Adeel Hashmi and others.
I am going to be honest, I did not expect anything grand from this film mainly because of the fact that it isn’t always easy making an exceptional film when there is nothing novel about the plot but after watching Balu Mahi I am not only pleasantly surprised but also in awe of how much the Balu Mahi team managed to achieve. Balu Mahi pleased the Lahori in me, yes Lahore has never looked better on screen and has probably never been captured so immaculately on the big screen. It also pleased the demanding cinemagoer in me because it proved be a thoroughly entertaining film right from the get-go. Balu Mahi also satisfied the aesthete in me because this film is exceptionally beautiful on so many levels. Most importantly it completely gratified the Pakistani in me; watching Pakistani cinema come this far is something to take pride in. This film goes to show that a visionary director with the right team can create magic on screen – literally!
Balu Mahi’s main plot might not be novel but the screenplay, dialogues and the scenes are definitely brand new. Also, it isn’t just a love story but a film which also has a strong message in the end which is put forward in a subtle yet impactful manner. Balu Mahi is filled with scenes which are shot so beautifully and faultlessly that they look like scenes from an enchanting animation. Each frame is detailed; the background, the lighting, the get up of the leads and their expressions make this film a visual treat. Some of these shots will actually stay with you long after you are done watching this film. Osman Khalid Butt and Ainy Jaffrey Rehman prove that they have what it takes to set the big screen on fire; they are bound to blow you away with their flawless, honest and impressive performances. The sizzling chemistry between the leads and their journey makes you root for them and you sit there waiting for the time when they will finally fall in love with each other.
The director Haissam Hussain succeeded completely in exploring Lahori life, its culture, its landmarks and Pakistan’s beauty in general to the maximum. The best thing about this film is that apart from being extremely enticing, it also has made in Pakistan and proud to be Pakistani written all over it. Balu Mahi is the kind of film which you can watch more than once even though it is slightly stretched in the end and has some toilet humor which wasn’t really needed but overall it is surely going to win you over. It is one of the best films I have watched in recent times. Go watch this film with your friends, it will make you laugh and it will make you cry. Balu Mahi will be just as entertaining even if you watch it alone because it is an absolute paisa wasool film which will keep you glued to your seats even during the intermission!
Osman Khalid Butt does not only have a definite screen presence as Balu but he emotes so well that you forget that he is acting. He makes his character even more attractive because of his faultless performance. Ainy Jaffrey looks beautiful and plays the playful, strong yet sensitive Mahi with precision. A big shout out and special thanks to the person in charge of make up who gave Osman Khalid Butt the perfect look and accentuated Ainy Jaffrey’s natural beauty without going overboard. Sadaf Kanwal wasn’t exactly impressive and she failed to bring out the best in her character. Durdana Butt proved once again that she is a great entertainer and so did Javaid Sheikh.
All the songs in the film are not just beautifully composed and sung but they have also been placed well and shot perfectly. Balu Mahi is a complete entertainer with some of the most endearing performances to its credit. It is the kind of romantic film you fall in love with instantly. I am looking forward to Osman Khalid Butt and Ainy Jaffri’s next film already – the silver screen loves them and so will you! Sadia Jabbar is another person to look out for, all her projects are always impressive. I can’t praise Haissam Hussain enough because at the end of the day it was his brain child and he nailed it!
Pakistan’s left-arm fast bowler Mohammad Irfan has been accused of involvement in corruption. The bowler represents Islamabad United in the Pakistan Super League and also played in the game against Peshawar Zalmi, clinching two wickets. Irfan has not been suspended by the board, and will continue to play until the final orders.
Earlier, there were some media reports that Mohammad Irfan was also expelled from PSL and he was being sent home. However, following the PCB’s announcement that Irfan was not suspended, the left-arm fast bowler travelled with his Islamabad United teammates to the stadium for the match against Lahore Qalandards.
In case you didn’t know, Sharjeel Khan and Khalid Latif, the players of Islamabad United franchise (same as Irfan) were also suspected to be involved in corruption. Earlier reports suggested these two were also provisionally suspended and sent back home after receiving an order under the Pakistan Cricket Board’s Anti-Corruption code. .
An official of PCB confirmed Geo News, that three players Mohammad Irfan of Islamabad United, Zulfiqar Babar of Quetta Gladiators and Shahzaib Hasan of Karachi Kings were questioned by the PCB’s anti-corruption unit.
“As a part of the investigations, Mohammad Irfan was also questioned. He does not face any immediate suspension. PCB’s ACU has also questioned Shahzaib Hasan and Zulfiqar Babar. They will continue to play the PSL,”said PCB in a statement.
PCB says that Mohammad Irfan has been questioned as part of the ongoing investigation & does not face any immediate suspension #HBLPSLpic.twitter.com/meoa6Nx3dT
According to Express Tribune, a total of six players have been involved in the misconduct, although only two of them have been currently identified. Apart from Islamabad United, players from the Lahore Qalandards and Quetta Gladiators teams are being investigated for the same. Their names will be confirmed once the whole investigation is complete.
Animals in Pakistan are never getting their rights and are at times treated brutally. One such incident that occurred recently was when stray dogs were killed for no reason.
Many celebrities are speaking up against the ill treatment of animals in Pakistan and the recent one joining the list is Anoushey Ashraf. She has been officially declared as the new ambassador of WWF, which is a leading organization in wildlife conversation and endangered species.
The excited Anoushey shared the news on Instagram and stated, “I can use this WWF platform for animals and our environment. It was my childhood dream to save the animals, plants and environment in Pakistan and it’s finally happening.”
The nominations of International Pakistan Prestige Awards are out. This is the second year of these awards and they are set to choose the best performances of the industry this year. The awards are expected to air soon and the teasers are already creating buzz.
One of the popular actors Gohar Rasheed has received the nomination for the best supporting actor for his role in Mann Mayyal. Though the competition he is facing is quite tough, but he did not hold back to share his happiness. He took to social media to express his joy over the nomination he received.
Urdu 1’s upcoming telefilm promises to be musical and different. The telefilm titled ‘Noor’ is penned by highly acclaimed Umera Ahmed, who needs no introduction and has penned some amazing dramas.
Noor will be romantic musical telefilm featuring 5 original soundtracks, and the cast includes Noor Khan opposite Asim Azhar in the lead roles. Asim Azhar is famous for his mesmerizing voice and will pull our emotional strings yet again. The leads have earlier paired up for a music video, and we loved the chemistry they shared.
Noor is a telefilm that is realistic and reflects on the journey every person has to take in their life. It is a poetic venture which is an integration of the music and television industry. Directed by Misbah Khalid, Noor will air soon on Urdu 1.
There are stories of celebrities getting trolled every now and then. Recently it was Momina Mustehsan and now it’s cricketer Umer Akmal who has become a prey for all the trolls.
Apparently, he shared a video on his Twitter account in which he is grooving to the tune of Ali Azmat’s “Pappu Yar” and people trolled him like anything possible.
Pakistan Super League kicked off last night in Dubai’s stadium with a spectacular opening ceremony. ‘Ring of Fire’ – the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, which is to host a large chunk of the fixtures, was decked up for the big night, which was full of the stars and fun. No stone was left unturned to make the ceremony even more eventful as there was everything, from dance to patriotism to singing performances. So, here are the highlights of PSL season 2 opening ceremony.
Flying drummers and showcasing the cultures of PSl teams
The show rolled in with some flying drummers which was absolutely amazing and breathtaking, followed by a beautiful dance performance that showcased the culture of five different cities, Islamabad, Lahore, Karachi, Peshawar and Quetta.
Shaggy’s bombastic performance
Jamaican reggae icon Shaggy rocked the stage as crowd groves with him on his 1995 hit number ‘Boombastic’ as well as other tracks.
Ali Zafar and Shehzad Roy rising the standards with their performance
Kudos to these two for giving such an astonishing performance and making the night even more beautiful. Ali Zafar who composed and sang the anthem previous year, performed at the ceremony this year too and promoted his film! Shehzad Roy’s balay balay was one of the best things happened at the event, and the crowd couldn’t help but swoon over his voice.
Tribute to Junaid Jamshed
Late Junaid Jamshed’s iconic song Dil Dil Pakistan was played at the ceremony and it was perhaps a fitting tribute to the legend who lost his life in a tragic plane crash.
Fahad Mustafa’s hosting
Fahad Mustafa is probably one of the best hosts we have right now, because his energy made the event even more lively.
Islamabad United’s thrilling victory
The match was delayed due to rain, nevertheless the defending champions Islamabad United chased down a challenging total of 190 for 9 set by Peshawar Zalmi and won by seven wickets with two balls to spare. It was a moment of joy for the United fans out there.
Last but not the least, a remarkable display of fireworks
The grand display of fireworks was nothing less than a visual feast. Those massive fireworks illuminated Dubai’s sky and closed the ceremony.
This sums up all the highlights of the opening ceremony of PSL season 2. What did you liked the most from this super energetic event? Do share your thoughts.
Update on the current match: Quetta Gladiators defeated Lahore Qalandars by 8 runs. Hasan Khan is declared the man of the match.
The dusk of Thursday evening witnessed an amazing red carpet event of the most anticipated film Balu Mahi. Ever since the trailer of Balu Mahi released, it received immense appreciation and was the latest talk of the town. The premiere was nothing less than a star studded event with star cast of the film that includes Safad Kanwal, Osman Khalid Butt and Ainy Jaffri, besides the cast, many popular celebrities were also present at the event.
Valentine’s day just around the corner and someone is set to make a comeback, Yes you guessed it right, Taher Shah once again set to return on Valentine’s Day with a new message or song.
The singer took to Twitter and announced the news to his fans, whom he referred to as ‘angelic fans’.
Dear All,
Valentines Day Gift Of Honor Coming Soon For Worldwide Angelic Fans.
It is not yet clear whether he’s releasing a song or just a message like he did previously, but one can only guess and wait for him to break the ice. However, we know that whatever he releases will surely become the talk of the town.
