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Upcoming drama Woh Yaqeen Ka Naya Safar – Sajal Ali Spills The Beans

Sajal Ali was last seen in ‘Zindagi Kitni Haseen Hai’ alongside Feroze Khan. She’s currently shooting for two upcoming dramas, Woh Yaqeen Ka Naya Safar and O Rangreza.

She will be playing the lead role in Woh Yaqeen Ka Naya Safar and speaking to a local publisher, she reveals more about her character in the upcoming drama.

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“The story is about a girl’s journey who comes from a very conservative family,” said Sajal.

Shedding light on her character, she said, “It’s a highly positive character. She faces a lot of difficulties in life and finally reaches a point where she helps those in need of justice. She addresses social issues as well.”

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The drama will be based on Farhat Ishtiaq’s novel of the same name and will be directed by Shahzad Kashmiri. ‘Wo Yaqeen Ka Naya Safar’ is set to hit our television screens later this year. Besides Sajal, the cast of the drama also includes Ahad Raza Mir, Shaz Khan and Hira Mani.

Update: According to Farhat Ishtiaq, Sajal Ali will be sharing screen space with Ahad Raza Mir in Woh Yaqeen Ka Naya Safar.

Watch Video: Nawazuddin Siddiqui Is Incredible As Manto

We all had seen the first look of Nawazuddin Siddiqui as Urdu poet “Saadat Hasan Manto” for Indian biopic of Nandita Das’s directorial debut “Manto”. Nandita has now released a short film and is giving a sneak peek of the film to the world.

Nawazuddin Siddiqui is no doubt an amazing actors and he nails every role that comes his way, but we didn’t knew that he’d be so good as Manto. He seems to have totally mastered the language’s dialect and fluidity of his speech is incredible. We’re sure you’ll be left in awe of Nawaz’s effortless acting. Moreover, he is rocking Manto’s unruly hair and geeky spectacles too.

Nawazuddin Siddiqui has surely raised our expectations with this amazing short video.

Tonite With HSY Episode 2 – Ayesha Khan Steals The Show

Hassan Sheheryar Yasin, aka HSY, returned with a brand new season of his talk show ‘Tonite with HSY’. I must confess that I was never an avid follower of any Pakistani talk show because the shows I’ve watch seemed too over-dramatized to me since couple of segments were always more or less pointless.

However, this is the first time i watched an episode of Tonite With HSY, because my readers asked me to give this a try and i must say i’m quite impressed because i feel that this show is probably the best talk show we have. Not a fan of HSY, but he surely is somebody not alien to the camera and his zealous mannerism into the show was the perfect mood lifter; it has definitely put this show on my weekly watch list.

HSY invited OKB and Ainy Jafferi in the first episode of the 4th season and he has kept the momentum high this week again by inviting another two celebrities with a huge fan base- the ravishing Ayesha Khan and the very handsome, Azfar Rehman. Like last week, he invited the guests one after another giving some extra time to chat with Ayesha Khan before Azfar joined them. For a moment, I wasn’t sure whats up with HSY and Ayesha Khan but then he stated that he’s known Ayesha Khan for years before she started her career.

So, this time around HSY was cheeky enough to clear all the rumours surrounding Ayesha Khan. Oh boy, there are a lot and i liked the way she responded to them (not for all though). Alright, lets get into what she said, so for like the billionth time Ayesha had to assure that she isn’t dating Hamza Ali Abbasi, though she was witty at it (mind you girls, there’s no chance for you either lol). HSY’s questions were getting more witty as he spoke about the hate people have for Ayesha Khan. So, she believes that people hate her because she has good ‘male friends’ (is that really the case here?), i remember she said this in an interview with BBC too! Well, she names her friends too and we had to hear them again!

However, Ayesha owned it completely- from witty answers to amazing gestures, she was a delight to watch. Her strong comment on Bollywood did not went unnoticed as she said that it’s better to work in Pakistan then to work in Bollywood and get kicked out.

Then came in Azfar Rehman, who spoke about his friends, his personality issues with Sohai Ali Abro and yes his marriage. He revealed that he’s a really different person and his wife is someone who is used to his lifestyle. Moreover, HSY asked Azfar about his remarks on Faysal Qureshi (for the toilet cleaner ad) and it was surely a fun moment. Anyways, according to Azfar he’s good at making the toilet dirty but not cleaning! Needless to say he’s a very competent actor and fun to watch, and not to forget he’s really good at giving disclaimers to safe himself!

There were many segments which were fun, but i still enjoyed them having casual conversation since HSY was clever enough to get the facts out of them. This episode of Tonite with HSY was filled with that tongue and cheek humor, it will be fun tuning in next week to see what HSY will have in store for us.

What do you think of Tonite With HSY’s 2nd episode? Do share your thoughts.

Rimsha Butt

Celebrities Spotted At Abdullah Seja’s Grand Wedding Reception

The brother of Ary Digital’s CEO, Abdullah Seja’s wedding has surely taken the internet by storm. His mehndi which happened over the weekend actually redefined what star studded means. However, his nikkah day was more on a lighter side but it doesn’t end there because his wedding reception has once again created a buzz in the town.

Abdullah Seja’s wedding reception was held last night and the it was full of glitz and glamour. His wedding is surely the biggest wedding of the year!

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Mayor Karachi #WasimAkhter #AdnanSiddiqui #FakhreAlam at #AbdullahSeja valima #HappeningNow #fashionglimps

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The bride and the groom at the much talk of town reception of #AbdullahSeja #JerjeesSeja #ARYnetwork #famouspakistan

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“Teachers are the true stars”, says Mahira Khan at Global Teacher Prize ceremony

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Mahira Khan, Pakistan’s favorite diva is always loved by the audience. The actress who recently made her Bollywood debut with Raees. She vowed on Sunday to use her platform to encourage people and transform lives just as her teachers shaped hers.

In a moving tribute to her teachers while addressing the Global Teacher Prize ceremony in Dubai, Mahira said:

“Teachers have the power to make a shy little girl like me believe in her dreams, so yes, teachers do matter.”

“We walk on red carpets, we get to support the causes close to our hearts. People like us, I talk about sportsmen, actors. We do all kinds of things and people around the world celebrate our success but the world’s teachers, the very people who shape the next generation aren’t thanked enough. You [teachers] are the true stars,” she said.

The Global Teacher Prize ceremony organised by the Varkey Foundation was attended by many celebrities, including Mahira and Bollywood actor Ranbir Kapoor.

The actor recalled how her art, math and English teachers shaped her life and believed in her.

The Global Teacher Prize ceremony organised by the Varkey Foundation was attended by many celebrities, including Mahira and Bollywood actor Ranbir Kapoor.

Earlier in the day, Mahira also participated in a Global Education and Skills Forum where she spoke about ‘Empowerment, Equality and Impact of Girls’ Education’.

The actor addressed the ceremony and paid tribute to the teachers who played a role in her life:

“All learning is understanding. When I look back at my own teachers, I had been affected by so many of them. I stand here in front of you because of all those teachers who understood me, who understood that they had a huge responsibility in shaping the way every child in the class thought .. making a difference by seeing the difference,” said Mahira
The Global Teacher Prize is a $1 million award presented annually to an exceptional teacher who has made an outstanding contribution to the teaching profession. Organised by the Varkey Foundation, the award aims to raise the status of teaching through an annual glamorous ceremony.

Salima Begum a teacher from Gilgit-Baltistan was also one of the top 10 finalists. The award ultimately went to Maggie MacDonnell from the Canadian Arctic.

Asif Ali Zardari launches career as a political analyst on Bol TV

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Fomer president and Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) co-chairperson Asif Ali Zardari has now started a career as a political analyst on a weekly talk show on Bol TV.

The channel announced on twitter about the new show called Pakistan Khappay with President Asif Ali Zardari.
The show was launched on March 19, and will be aired every Sunday at 9:30pm.
In the first episode of the show, Zardari appeared live from Bilawal House, Karachi and responded to questions about current affairs, including Pakistan’s relations with its neighbouring countries and the United States

Earlier this month, former president and a retired army chief, Pervez Musharraf, also started a career as a political analyst on a weekly talk show on Bol TV.

Maleeha Lodhi talks about the need for women empowerment in Pakistan

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The permanent representative of Pakistan to the united Nations, Maleeha Lodhi said that the government haa to take more steps for the empowerment of women in Pakistan.
In a briefing to United Nations at the 61st session of the Commission on the Status of Women at UN Headquarters, Maliha Lodhi highlighted that the theme of the conference was to empower women economically.

“This is what gives you confidence, makes you a productive citizen, and teaches you how to assert your rights, before, I talk about how parents should raise independent girls I want to speak about how boys should be brought up,”she said.

She also added that parents should tell their boys to respect women, something that even our religion preaches.

She said that families have legitimate concerns when they send their women for work as the environment at workplaces is not as accepting yet.

“Despite that it is heartening to see so many women working in the media, as lawyers and at other places.”

She said that the main purpose of the event was to promote positive image of Pakistan across the world.

Faryal Makhdoom thought her marriage would be nothing less than a fairytale

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Faryal Makhdoom, wife to the famous British-Pakistani boxer has been under the media spotlight’s for quite a long time along with her husband.

She has often made statements about her in laws on media and this time, she has claimed that she thought marriage with Amir Khan would be nothing less than a fairytale.

“In my head, living with my new husband was going to be this fairytale.But it was hard and I didn’t have any friends. Bolton is very backward. Compared to New York, it’s a village,” she said.

Faryal lives with her family in England after moving out from Amir’s home in New York.

Faryal also denied reports of having any plastic surgery. Instead, she said that she resorted to ‘fillers’.

“Because of lack of sleep, genes, dehydration, I get bags under my eyes and I wanted to get them lightened. So I went to my doctor, Simon [Ourian, a renowned cosmetic surgeon in LA] – he’s also Kim Kardashian’s doctor,” she explained.
The model also claimed of getting fillers in her cheeks as she “likes high cheekbones”, apparently for which she was linked to Micheal Jackson by her in-laws.

“If other women had this money and if they had a husband who was famous, they would do it, too. If I wasn’t married to Amir Khan, I’d probably be a regular girl and I might not do it. But I’m in the limelight, I go to events, so it’s part of my life now,” she said when talking to an international media house.
Talking more about her liberal pictures out in the public, she said that had concerns over showing too much skin as she is a “Muslim woman, so [she’d] like to be covered up”, although defending her Western dressing against her in-laws’ criticisms.

We wonder for how long the family feud will go on and for how long will they resort to media to get back at each other.

Absolut Manto was performed at the International theatre and musical festival at NAPA

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Absolut Manto was performed at the International Theatre and Music Festival of the National Academy of Performing Arts (Napa) on Sunday.

A production of Olomopolo Media from Lahore, director Kanwal Khoosat presented Karachiites with a glimpse of Manto, his life, his work and philosophy of tolerance, and several of his short stories were brought to life by actors Sania Saeed, Sarmad Khoosat, Feryal Ali Gauhar and Erfan Khoosat.

Saeed began the dramatic reading with Manto’s Yazid and her performance was brilliant.

There were some technica difficulties in the play. However, that did not affect the actor’s performance at all.

Erfan Khoosat’s rendition of Manto’s Toba Tek Singh was also done well. It is a popular story which was well-received by most in the audience

The Napa International Theatre and Music Festival will run till April 2 with different plays and musical performances as part of the offering.

Mahira Khan & Ranbir Kapoor Spotted Together, Video Goes Viral!

Pakistan’s diva Mahira Khan is currently in Dubai to attend the Global Teacher Prize ceremony, where she was accompanied by none other than Bollywood’s heartthrob Ranbir Kapoor! The two actors appeared at the event together and the audience couldn’t help but admire them. The duo looked so good together that we wish to see them sharing screen space. Moreover, the pictures of the duo and a backstage video has surfaced on social media, and is taking the internet by storm!

 

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Sammi Episode 8 Review – Well-Executed

All the tracks in the story got sufficient screen time in tonight’s episode and so far the story is moving forward at a steady pace while covering all those little details which make it easier for the viewers to connect to the stories of all the characters. The scenes in the parlor have especially been directed really well. The presence of clients and everything Sammi does wrong when she is distracted gives these scenes a very real feel. In the past too we have watched some dramas in which women were shown running their own businesses but usually these coffee shops and parlors were not as busy as the one we are watching in Sammi right now and a lot of times the whole scenario seemed very staged as well because of this reason. These are minor details which make a huge difference. Also, the fact that all the different tracks in the story are interlinked makes this drama an interesting watch.

Sammi Episode 8 Review - Well-Executed

This episode opened with Sammi refusing to do pedicure because she thought she could do something better with her life. Sammi’s character is shaping up to be very interesting, I love the flashback scenes, they are poignant and they give the viewers an insight into the kind of relationship Sammi had with her family before she was abandoned by them. These scenes also make the viewers relate to Sammi’s frame of mind which was shown in the previous few episodes; there is a good reason why she had a tough time accepting the fact that her family members no longer cared for her and even after everything that happened, she was still planning to go back to Rahim Yaar Khan. In this episode however Sammi opened up about her “status” with Salar and did not show the desire to go back to Rahim Yaar Khan. Mawra Hocane’s acting was right on point in this episode. Her perfect portrayal is definitely making it easy for the viewers to connect to and feel for her character. Salaar and Sammi’s relationship with each other however is my least favorite part of this track because it is somewhat clichéd and you can’t help but wonder why someone like Salar would show so much interest in Sammi. It would have been so much better, if these two were just friends for now or if Salaar felt for Sammi more than anything else. Salar calling up Aalyan to learn about “Vani” was another aspect of this episode which was rather strange since he could have easily searched for the term on the internet! Aalyan and Salaar’s friendship however is another interesting part of this drama. Ahad Raza Mir and Bilal Khan both are confident actors and their roles are different as well.

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Chandni and Sammi’s interactions have been written and directed faultlessly. Sania Saeed looks and acts the role almost effortlessly. Naheed decided to go ahead with the nikkah even without the consent of her brother. Naheed’s track has my undivided attention because it is the most unpredictable tracks in the story. Rashid’s mother definitely wants Naheed to get married to her son therefore I am waiting to see if she manages to blackmail Rashid into getting married to her and whether that happens before Naheed enters into a nikkah with Ghulam Rasool or later on.

Chaudhry’s conversation with Rashid’s mother clearly showed that he did not trust Rashid any more. I must say that Rehan Sheikh is one of those actors who never fail to impress. Every time he is on screen he makes his presence felt. Once again Chaudhry’s conversation with his son was the true reflection of the kind of mentality which produces men who think they own women.

Overall, this was another interesting episode of Sammi which was very well directed and acted out. Sammi has tons to offer and it keeps on giving me something to look forward to every week.

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

Abdullah Seja’s Wedding Pictures

Producer Abdullah Sej’s Mehndi was the latest talk of the town as it was nothing less than a star studded night. However, his reception was a close knit ceremony with just close friends and family around. He tied the knot recently and the wedding reception was attended by a few popular actors like Humayun Saeed, Faysal Qureshi and Fahad Mustafa.

Here’s congratulating the new couple on their marriage.

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BTS Shots From The Sets Of Alif Allah Aur Insaan

One of the most awaited dramas Alif Allah aur Insaan is currently in production. The drama with the stellar cast is written by Qaisara Hayat and directed by Aehsun Talish and an MD production.

Kubra Khan will be seen playing the role of Nazneen while Mikaal Zulfiqar will be seen as Shahzeb Shah. The story is of Shahzeb who is a humble, kind, virtuous, pious and spiritual man.

Alif Allah aur Insan is a journey through the life of Shahzeb. His spiritual evolution, his struggle to obtain the love. The drama promises to be a classic in itself.

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Driving through Larkana with these absolute cuties!! #AlifAllahAurInsaan #AyNazneenSunoNa

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Alif Allah aur Insaan will air soon on Hum Tv.

Adeel Husain’s childhood pictures are adorable

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Adeel Husain is an amazing actor blessed with great looks, however, one more thing he is amazing at is photography. Adeel’s instagram account is a treat in itself. From capturing the nature to his friends and surroundings, his pictures are always aesthetically pleasing.

However, recently, the actor has posted a few pictures of his childhood. The photos are extremely cute and we bring you our handpicked favorites.

Here, Adeel’s mother is holding him as a baby and now we know, where he gets his good looks from.

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Here, Adeel is playing with an Abacus and looking simply cute.

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In this picture, Adeel is a rather young boy basking in the sun with his brother.

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This photo shows a young Adeel with his dad and he looks like a mischievous young boy.

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He is playing with a fluffy dog here and looking rather adorable.

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And finally, Adeel in his teen ages looking like a very handsome young boy as we see his school in the background.

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Sarwat Gillani: “People are okay with item numbers but if a pregnant woman shares a photo of herself then she has committed some kind of sin”

Pakistani actress Sarwat Gilani is busy working for TV serials and is also gearing up for directing a theatre play for the Special Olympics. Recently, she received backlash from the audiences over her latest photoshoot.

Speaking to Something Haute, here’s what she has to say:

“I didn’t even know about the hateful comments till my PR manager messaged me, saying ‘Sarwat, what do you want to do about this?” Sarwat Gillani said that she doesn’t check social media that regularly which is why she was unaware of how the audiences reacted to her photos.

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“The kind of comments I got from people were really shocking! One woman said ‘Isko sharam nai aati apne husband ke saath ye kartay hue?’ I was like, excuse me? Whose husband am I supposed to be doing this with then?”

She continued, “But I’m honestly amazed at our society. People are okay with item numbers; they’re okay with actresses doing their latkas and jhatkas. They’re even okay with showing marital affairs on television. But if a pregnant woman shares a photo of herself with her husband, then she has committed some kind of sin.”

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“Pregnant women have normal lives up until the last couple of weeks. We work and go about with our businesses. Just because I’m pregnant doesn’t mean I’m crippled! It’s not a disease or something that needs to be hidden because haye it’s so shameful,” exclaimed Gillani. But the actress believes that there are numerous factors that contribute to this such as religious beliefs.

“A lot of it comes from Bollywood too. Have you seen the way they portray pregnant women? They have an almost god-like persona. There is also a lot of superstition around how nazar lagti hai.”

However, before we blame Bollywood, it’s best to take a look at what’s happening on our own screens. Women usually don’t have very respectable characters. They’re either being bullied, or intimidated by their husbands, mothers or other family members. If a woman isn’t a weepy willow then she’ll be an evil seductress. There’s no in between.

“I have made a conscious effort to stop doing regressive characters. I’ll sit and try to reason with writers and directors that what you’re showing on screen isn’t real. Also, the women who are actually watching these TV plays are nothing like the women being depicted on screen. These women are the real heroes; they fight with their families and husbands to drive their own lives. They fight against society and other factors that try to control and oppress them. These real women succeed every day but when they turn on the TV, they’re losing. Basically, when you make such TV plays, you’re telling women that they are losers and have no real worth in the society, even though many times, it’s the women who are the driving force behind men.”

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Sawrat doesn’t mean to give all the credit to women though. “For society to function effectively, both men AND women are important. Men cannot function without women and women cannot function without men.”

“There was a film I had to say no to recently. It was the perfect film, the kind of script I had been waiting for. But then there are times when I just want to choose motherhood over anything else. But it should be my decision,” she added.

4 Times Sanam Saeed rocked a Saari

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Sanam Saeed is an amazing and versatile actress whose style game is always on point. We are more than glad that due to her active social media account, we are aware of her looks and style.

Hence, today, we bring you 4 times the beautiful diva simply rocked a Saari. We all know that Saari is not everyone’s piece of cake and it takes a level of elegance to pull it off and that is why Sanam pulls them off so well.

When she wore a graceful beige saari at the US screening of Dobara Phir Se and made her desi presence obvious and elegant abroad.

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When she wore a saari to a morning show and the printed floral design made her look simply gorgeous.

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When she personified elegance in a black and white saari and showcased beauty and style.

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And finally, when she pulled it off with a bold red lipstick and big beautiful earrings.

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This Pakistani Couple Went Against The Odds & Donated Their Wedding Money To Charity

Living in a country like Pakistan, people are locked in a battle to serve the most guests at a wedding. The more guests you serve, the more respect you gain because a big fat wedding has become a tradition. However, amongst the war came out a young couple who went against the odds.

However, their praiseworthy efforts went unnoticed the whole time. A Pakistani couple decided to break the stereotype last year and did what nobody expected of them. They canceled their dream wedding just to donate all the money to those who are needy.

Shehzaan and Zainab Chunara, a young and bright couple who did the unthinkable. “We began tallying up expenses and started to think it wasn’t worth putting that much money toward something that would only last a few days,” Shehzaan told Today.com. “Something didn’t quite feel right. We wanted to use the money for something that will have a lasting impact.”

The couple donated all the money they had saved up and donated to a well-reputed NGO, the Aghakhan Foundation as they were fond of the charity organization and believed they would do the best with their money. Breaking stereotypes, the couple went out spending every penny of their wedding expense for the sake of charity.

“I’ve seen poverty up close and it’s extremely heart-wrenching,” Shehzaan said. “We felt like it was the right thing to do to give someone an opportunity to have clean water, an education and a roof over their head.”

This surely has to be one of the most delightful and positive things. An act that could not be left unappreciated.

“There aren’t too many comedic roles written for women”, says Mira Sethi and we agree

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Pakistani films and dramas have come a long way, our films have seen their revival, our dramas are covering social issues however, we still have some shoes to fill.

When Mira Sethi signed her new film with Meenu and Farjad, her comment on it made us think a lot of things:

“There aren’t too many comedic roles written for women, so this was an ‘AHA!’ moment,” she said.

What Mira has said is indeed true, as much as Pakistani dramas are trying to break stereotypes through dramas like Udaari and Khuda Mera Bhi Hai, it is in fact very correct that women are hardly given comedic roles.

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It seems like that in our society, only a man can be funny. However, that isn’t true. Women can be and are as much funny but the society has already made up its mind about what feature to associate with which gender.

We certainly hope that once the big screen features a woman in a comedy role with Mira’s film debut, it will pave the way for other women to come up and take up comedic roles and step away from the typical damsel in distress.

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Saat Din Mohabbat In is a film by Meenu and Farjad’s starring Mahira Khan and Sheheryar Munawar Siddiqui apart from Mira Sethi in a comedic role and is scripted by Fasih Bari Khan. It tells the story of a young man on a quest to find his true love in a crowded Karachi neighbourhood.

Junaid Akram’s recent twitter post reflects the issue of lack of reading culture in Pakistan

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Junaid Akram is a Pakistani Dubai-based comedian and social commentator who has a huge online following. He often posts videos about his political and social arguments and observations.

He previously posted on his facebook account that he will be getting those books which are not available in Pakistan from Dubai for free and as a gift to Pakistan.

However, it seems, people were not that interested in picking up those books and were only interested in ordering them. Junaid’s tweet reveals to us what happened next:

Apparently, it has been nine days and people still haven’t shown up to pick up the books they asked him to bring.

Junaid further commented on the situation:

His disappointment is indeed real because it is in fact true that reading helps in developing a more intellectual and culturally strong society.

Misbah calls for life-time ban on players involved in PSL spot-fixing scandal

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Pakistan Test Captain Misbah-ul-Haq on Sunday said that players involved in spot-fixing scandals should not be allowed to play again.

Speaking to the media about the recent Pakistan Super League (PSL) spot-fixing scandal, Misbah said players involved should be handed a life-time ban so that such incidents do not repeat themselves.

Last week, the Pakistan Cricket Board issued a charge-sheet against opener Shahzaib Hasan  and suspended him over allegations of spot-fixing during the PSL. The unit had previously issued notices of charge to four cricketers — batsmen Nasir Jamshed, Sharjeel Khan, Khalid Latif and paceman Mohammad Irfan — in the spot-fixing inquiry.

In 2010, Mohammad Amir, Mohammad Asif and Salman Butt had agreed to bowl no-balls in return for payment as part of a betting scam in the Lord’s Test against England. The players were suspended provisionally by the International Cricket Council and served jail time.

The bans on the three players ended in 2015 and Amir returned to international cricket in 2016.

“We had almost changed the team’s image with the tour in England and the performance of the team on and off the field. We revived the team but now it feels like out efforts have been wasted,” the captain said.

“We have to rebuild our image,” Misbah added.

The widening scandal has taken some of the sheen off the recently-completed PSL, which was hailed as a step towards restoring international cricket after the final in Lahore passed without incident.

Amazing Pakistani athlete Nadia Nazir dies in road accident

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Nadia Nazir an excellent athlete died in a hospital at Bahawalnagar on Saturday after she got critically injured in a road accident while returning with her husband Hafiz Muddasir and seven-year-old son Ozaffa after attending a marriage ceremony. Her son also expired on the spot.

She was a very fine athlete with five bronze medals to her name in international competitions. She was also a four-time national champion and a record holder in 400-metre hurdles race since 2007 with a timing of 61.50 seconds which is yet to be surpassed.

According to eye witnesses on Saturday, Nadia’s car collided with a sugarcane trolley near Amin Kot Stop, Chishtiyain. Her son died instantly while Nadia and her husband received serious head injuries. Rescue 1122 shifted her to DHQ Hospital, Bahwalnagar in a critical condition but later she succumbed to injuries.

Nadia was a permanent resident of Mohalla Farid Ganjh and belonged to a lower middle- class family.

During 2010, while practising on the track at the Government Post Graduate College, she complained about the lack of training venues for women athletes. “There is no place for women athletes to do practice, so I have to train alongside males,” she said.

Nadia also competed in the World Championship and Asian Games besides visiting India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Iran, Hong Kong and China for athletic events.

Nadia also participated in 2013 National Games and was a clear winner in the100-metre race. Very few people are aware that she was also an excellent football goalkeeper.

She always advocated coaching and training facilities at the grassrooot level such as schools. She often dreamt of a society where female athletes do not have to face political, social, religious and cultural pressures.

Pakistan’s sports have surely lost a gem.

“In today’s age, we need ‘smart artists’ “, says Sajjad Ali

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The Lahore Music Meet last week saw many musicians and two of them were Sajjad Ali and Azmat Ali who talked about their early struggles and more.

Sajjad Ali mentioned that the ’90s was the era where the artist was faced with the remnants of the old generation’s problems. And for Ali Azmat, his life as an artist had been nothing but struggle — trying to survive, living on his own in an alien city, and eventually reaping some reward.

“For me the music scene happened from 1994 onwards,” he said.

Ali spoke on the new generation and its waywardness when it came to music and its inability to treat it with the seriousness it deserved. He pointed out that music has never been treated as a matter of priority in Pakistan.

It was a long time ago when Sajjad Ali himself directed the music video ‘Babiya’. He said artists were hands-on then too, dabbling in song composition and recording but something was always missing.

He expressed:

“Today, when technology has reached every home and when almost everyone knows how to record, play and sing confidently, why is there still no hit song coming up?”

Ali was of the view that the industry would not grow until it had music written originally for it.

“No industry grows by recycling. The whole process ofcreating, recording and marketing music is a science and no one is giving it to the kids. In today’s age we need ‘smart artists’, who can do all these things.”

Azmat talked about the growing commercial mindset in the music industry and how the creativity is being affected:

“If artists do not recreate and create and explore new styles of music, they will drop like flies,” he said. “You cannot keep doing the same kind of music, you have to move on. You have to stop following trends.”

He said, “I was never in the useless rat race to be number one. Artists are insecure people and perhaps it is that insecurity that keeps me afloat. There were times when I went on the high horse but I have learnt to calm myself down, to become more grounded. After all that ‘high’ doesn’t always remain.”

LMM did not attract a large audience this time despite musicians being there

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Lahore Music Meet is the place to be at for music lovers in Lahore.There were panel discussions and live performances at the meet. Entry was free, and for any music lover this should be more than enough.

It was very surprising that this year, LMM saw a very low turn-out.

The evenings were full of half-filled halls and the public preferred to listen to live music rather than hear musicians talk.

It was also strange that no celebrity musician could be seen walking around outside in the lawn area where those attending could go up to them and have a little conversation.

As soon as the sessions were over, the artists were literally rushed back behind the stage by the organisers.

The media was not allowed backstage and there were some attendants who felt insulted by the way they were physically kept back from approaching any artist on stage for a little talk after the sessions.

Patari’s Tabeer project singers — Lyari Underground members, Abid Brohi and Nazar Gill — were the only ones seen outside openly talking to people, while the rest were not to be seen.

It may have been due to  the security situation after a series of bomb blasts in the country that had created such a setting at the LMM this year.

Asim Raza expresses disappointment over LSA nominations

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Asim Raza, famous Pakistani director has expressed his disappointment with the Lux Style Awards Nominations this year.

The list of nominees did not go down well with the him as he said:

“All I can say right now is that I am most disheartened to see the list of nominations. First of all I am most intrigued to know who are these jurors who are chosen to judge a complex category like Films & Film Music? Quality and excellence in the field of films cannot be judged by just anyone. It is a specialised field just like any other science if not more complex. These judgements cannot be made on the basis of popularity only. A juror’s understanding of this craft needs to be a little higher then that.”

He cites examples of Adeel Husain and Shehereyar Munawar for not having been nominated in the Best Actor category.

“In case of Ho Mann Jahaan there are some major shocks which I am still trying to get over. For example, Adeel Husain’s name not being there in the lead actor category is a complete shocker for me. Not only in HMJ but even in Dobara Phir Se, he performed remarkably well.

“Similarly, Sheheryar Munawar being put in the Supporting Actor category just because he did not get the girl at the end is beyond my understanding. So are we saying that Leonardo DiCaprio should not be considered as main lead in The Great Gatsby because he also did not get the girl at the end?”

He continued to point out further snubs.

Asim said: “HMJ‘s music album which got celebrated even beyond Pakistan was not found worth a nomination in the male singer category by the LSA jury. From Fakhir’s fresh arrangement for Asrar’s ‘Shakar Wandan’ to Atif Aslam’s ‘Dil Kare’, Jimmy Khan’s ‘Barish’, ET’s soulful arrangement for Abu Mohamad Farid Ayaz’s ‘Ghar Nari’, Tina Sani’s ‘Khush Peya Wasse’ to Mai Dhai Band, all got ignored.”

He asked the film industry to start taking “things a little more seriously” in order to work towards better local cinema.

“We must realise that if we want to make cinema substantial in this country then we need to take it a little more seriously and responsibly. Just filmmakers won’t be able to do that job alone. Anyone connected in any way is making a huge impact in conditioning the minds of our audience. Otherwise we should be ready to once again start converting our cinema halls into shopping complexes.”

“Nouman & I Have Mutually Parted Ways,” Shares Janan Malik

Janan Malik and Nouman Javed have mutually parted ways.

Initially, there was news that Janan and Nouman are living separately and are opting for a divorce but there was no confirmation regarding this.

However, putting all the speculations to rest, Janan herself has confirmed all the reports. Speaking to a local news channel, she revealed that they have parted ways and it was a mutual decision. The irrevocable differences between them led to this and there’s no sourness, and she wishes the best for Nouman!

Nouman and Janan signed the divorce papers on March 12 and submitted them in court on March 13.

Singer Nouman Javed and actress Janan Malik tied the knot in September 2016, and have parted ways after 6 months of marriage.

Khuda Aur Mohabbat Episode 21 Review – Perfection!

Ohkay so, I am so so so glad that this episode of Khuda Aur Mohabbat gave me what I was looking for & that were some beautiful & heartfelt conversations between Hammad & Sarah. Yes, obviously Isaac had to be there to spoil the episode but then again, he reminded me of that ‘clove’ which shows up in your morsel & the best you can do is shove it at the corner of the plate & enjoy your meal because few things are just there to add some flavor but are not necessarily meant to be enjoyed, however, I will thank Syed Mazhar Ali/Isaac for making me laugh out loud while watching this episode & I will tell rather show you guys the sight which made me laugh at the end of this review. Anyways, what a magical episode it was & what beautiful performances by both Imran Abbas & Kubra Khan. I think both Imran & Kubra should take a bow for portraying Hammad & Sarah’s characters to perfection because I am a 100% sure that no other actors could’ve achieved what they have through their phenomenal & flawless performances! :)

So, I must say I pity Isaac even more, like Ishaaq se Isaac to ban gaye lekin apne andar ka desi murgha nahi maar sakay. Seriously, to see him being overly concerned for his daughter just because she chooses to hang out with Hammad is quite amusing. It looks like just because Isaac was so infatuated & fascinated with the American lifestyle, he gave Sarah quite a lot of freedom to make her own choices but ever since her choices are not in accordance with Isaac’s he has started showing signs of being a typical desi father who would prefer getting her married to a goon but won’t allow her to befriend someone he detests. Also, Isaac is full of contradictions, like he wouldn’t mind sending Sarah to New York with Zeeshan who is probably quite khaufnaak & khatarnaak but when it comes to Hammad he shows how small minded he is, probably just as small as a clove is!

So, Sarah has definitely developed some feelings for Hammad, that is why she not only grew curious but decided to discuss her concerns with Hammad personally too. Obviously, for Hammad to recall his past is still quite painful, that is why he hesitated in telling Sarah everything but when she couldn’t curb her curiosity, she decided to speak to Rebecca about it. I actually felt relieved that Hammad had already told Sarah that there was no place for love in his life anymore, because then Sarah didn’t immediately believe the lie Rebecca told saying Hammad is in love with me. Sigh! Her wishful thinking. I really think even after so much of attempts & efforts, when Hammad isn’t reciprocating the similar feelings, so Rebecca should back off!

Just because Sarah has started feeling something for Hammad, she wanted to know him better, it was more like she wanted to put a finger on what it was that set Hammad apart from the crowd, what is it about him that made him so unique & special & luckily, they both got into a conversation where Hammad decided to share everything with Sarah. It was quite interesting hearing their different perspectives about the movie that they just watched because Sarah was speaking on the basis of something which she felt but what Hammad said came after his personal experience. I don’t blame Hammad when he speaks about love in such a manner that it is something which only brings sadness to one’s life, because even after being so sincere, he has been through so much & ended up losing his beloved, so it would take a lot for him to get convinced again that love doesn’t necessarily bring grief & sorrow with it & now that Sarah’s on it, I am sure she will bring him out of this misery!

I loved the conversations that Hammad & Sarah shared, which started off by discussing the movie, then it came to love, then Hammad’s past, about Imaan, her hijab & her death which definitely convinced Sarah that Hammad who himself is so broken & shattered wasn’t capable of doing something which her father accuses him of. Ever since Hammad has come to the US, he hasn’t spoken to anyone about Imaan, may be that’s why he felt that the burden was becoming overbearing, so he decided to share everything with her. I must say, so far my favorite scene of the entire drama after Hammad & Imaan’s last meeting & the platform scene would be the Church scene where Hammad cried hysterically because he held so much inside him for so long & now he finally found a ‘friend’ he could rely on & who was ready to listen to him, wasn’t judging him & most importantly was trying to understand him a little better, it was just beautiful. I will say that in that scene even though both Hammad & Sarah were on a different tangent, the chemistry of Imran Abbas & Kubra Khan was simply beautifullll, I can’t emphasize on that enough, I loved that entire scene so much!

I love the emotional transition of Sarah so far, where she acknowledges the fact that Hammad has proved her wrong so many times by showing her a completely different picture of what Islam is & how Muslims are like. To see Sarah understanding Hammad more & not believing the lies her father has been feeding her all her life anymore is so satisfying. I must say, the way Sarah spoke highly of Hammad’s likeness for Hijab made me feel that may be, she will bring herself to try it too just to please Hammad & more than that, to actually understand the reason & the wisdom behind it. I can’t wait to see all these changes that Sarah will bring in herself because she has stepped on a right path & now she just has to go with the flow.

Once again, just when I was smiling ear to ear after such a beautiful scene, like I usually do after a very wholesome & delicious meal, the clove; in this case Isaac showed up to make his presence felt that he is also a part of this dish, anyways, I loved that Hammad gave him such a perfect reply & showed him his right place. It was quite amusing that Hammad let Isaac know that he didn’t care a dime about his hatred or his agendas & honestly at this point, even I don’t because I know that this is all that Isaac’s character has got to offer, so it’s better to ignore him a clove! Anyways, I am really happy with this episode & I enjoyed it thoroughly. Every single frame, every single scene, every single conversation, even the flashbacks, just everything was perfectttt & it worked. Imran Abbas & Kubra Khan should definitely take a bow for doing justice to Hammad & Sarah’s characters & making us connect with them on a whole new level. Kubra Khan I must say looked gorgeous in this episode especially. I can’t wait for the next episode already. Please share your thoughts about this episode of Khuda Aur Mohabbat.

Keep Supporting,
Cheers,
Zahra Mirza.

PS: Thank you so much Sir Isaac for this!

Khuda Aur Mohabbat Episode 21 Review - Perfection!

Khuda Mera Bhi Hai Episode 22 Review – Going Around In Circles

There was a time, not very long ago, when I used to wait for this drama to go on air mainly because of the fact that I never had any trouble connecting to all the characters in this drama. Another reason why Khuda Mera Bhi Hai was one of my most favorite plays for a long time was that it had a lot of characters which defied stereotypes. It was also one of those very few dramas in which working women were not shown as heartless women! For the past few weeks however the story has been stagnant. The pace of the drama has slowed down and a lot of what we have been seeing is more repetitive than anything else. Mikael and Mahgul’s track is being dragged to the limit and Noor’s success story doesn’t have the same impact now which it had before. A lot of scenes in every episode are choppy as well, that was always the case but now that the story lacks substance and has slowed down these flaws are standing out more than ever.

Arshi and Zain are also taking their sweet time admitting that they were wrong and they haven’t accepted Noor yet. I am sure it is something which will eventually happen and I have a feeling that it will happen when Mahi is either dying or dead! I would hate to see Mahi’s character dying in the end because that would most certainly not be a gratifying ending. The writer laid down the foundations of all the tracks flawlessly but the way these tracks are being handled now is not impressive at all. In Zain’s house everyone who hurt Mahgul in any way is paying the price but their remorse has no value at all since no one has apologized to Mahi or accepted Noor. It would have been better if Zain met Mahi tonight and apologized to her. Kashmala’s state of mind makes absolutely no sense since technically Zain and Kashmala have been married for more than 10 years (at least) now! In all these years they did not have a kid yet it had no effect on their marriage and now after so many years Kashmala feels Arshi will not accept her because she can never give Zain a child! The timeline in this drama is very confusing!

Khuda Mera Bhi Hai Episode 22 Review - Going Around In Circles

Khuda Mera Bhi Hai has a strong message but this message has been repeated so many times that it no longer has the kind of impact which it did before. In every episode Noor is shown facing and fighting with the same issues and every time he is equally disturbed. I think it is about time that Noor was shown as someone who had learned to deal with these issues in a more mature manner.

The preview of the next episode showed more of the same! All the tracks in the story have been dragged so much that right now I am looking forward to the last episode more than anything else! I must say that I am sorely disappointed in this drama because it has been stretched beyond limit.

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

Momal Sheikh Is Looking For A Negative Role!

Javed Sheikh has contributed a lot to the entertainment industry of Pakistan. Now, naturally following in his footsteps, his daughter, renowned television actress and model, Momal Sheikh has has also debuted across the border with Mudassar Asiz’ directorial, Happy Bhaag Jayegi. However, the actress received backlash sine the films was considered to be anti-Pakistan.

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Had it not been for the bridge between India and Pakistan, Momal would probably have been working steadily in Bollywood now. However, what was she doing these days? Something Haute caught up with the actress at the launch of FTA-Lakhany lawn and asked her what she feels about the current situation. Though Momal was careful with her words and future plans regarding Bollywood, as many celebrities have understandably been.

“It’s just very unfortunate,” she said, “because for whatever reason our art is being effected. But we have to stay quiet and see what happens next because we don’t know what’s really happening on the inside.”

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Momal confirmed she had been on a break from big projects, but is ready to come back to the screen provided she gets an interesting script and a challenging project.

For now, Momal is busy in the production of her father’s upcoming directorial venture, Wajood, which is set to release this Eid-ul-Azha. Momal claimed that the film is going to be “an intense love story.”

“It is very different because I don’t think such a love story has come out since the revival of Pakistani cinema,” she said. “It’s something new, very filmy and it has all the elements a film should have.”

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When asked as to why she isn’t using the big screen for a film appearance?

“I can’t act with dad! Not at all! I can’t take his instructions as a director,” the actress exclaimed with a hearty laugh.

Momal also told shared how, she is eager to do a negative role, instead of the same old characters she has been doing since ages, but is yet to be offered one. Is Momal Sheikh as a villain what you’ll be seeing next on your TV screens?

“The Roles I Do Are Risky & Not Many Actors Can Do Them,” Shares Gohar Rasheed

From theatre, to dramas, to films, Gohar Rasheed has found his place in the industry and is undoubtedly one of the most popular actors too. He has been nominated for IPPA Awards, in the category of Best Supporting actor (viewers choice).

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Images got in touch with Gohar and he gave the low down on his four upcoming productions:

Maidaan
Based on a true story of a Pakistani man who coached a team of 12 street children for the ‘Street Child World Cup’ in Brazil three years ago, Maidaan is one film Gohar has full faith in.

“Since day 1, when I heard the story, I believed in it,” said the actor. He was so inspired by the story that he went up to several film producers in hopes of finding a few takers. Unfortunately, “none of them were willing to produce it.”

“So I put my foot down and said I’ll produce it myself. I have complete faith in the story and the idea because it is about Pakistan and it lifts up the image of our country,” he explained.

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His choice to play the role of the coach is Nauman Ijaz, when asked why, Gohar replied: “Who else could be a better choice? Nauman Ijaz is a versatile actor, he has a presence, he has his novelty for cinema, and after Ramchand Pakistani he will be doing this film. He is devoted, dedicated and willing to give me ample time to transform him into his character and to work on it.”

Maidaan is currently in the pre-production phase and is slated to go on floors early summer.


Mujhay Jeene Do

Following in the footsteps of Udaari, Khuda Mera Bhi Hai and Sammi, Gohar Rasheed’s Urdu1 drama is centered around the topic of child marriages.

“My character [Naseeb] is the guy who happens to get married to a child,” said Gohar.

He added that the drama unveils “how his character gets into the guilt [of marrying a child] and the repercussions he faces. It’a s journey and story which talks about the society, the unspoken truth about the society.”

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“It’s a very horrific kind of a reality that we will be talking about. My character faces remorse and what happens in a child marriage, the human needs in a marriage. The discomfort, the birth… our society’s jahalat, the ugly truth about our society.”

A project of John Hopkins University, Mujhay Jeene Do is currently in the production phase and is being shot in the rural areas of Punjab.

Rangreza

A far cry from his usual roles of the antagonist, Gohar’s romantic drama Rangreza features him in a new avatar.

“My next role is going to be the most exciting one yet,” said the actor of playing Waseem in the film. “He [Waseem] is someone I think people haven’t seen me like [on-screen] yet. It’s going to be new for the people.”

Speaking about the film he said, “It’s a commercial film, a complete family entertainment project. Some really exciting and good performances from all the actors and good writing, it’s a good mix and good team, we are trying our level best to give our best product to the audience so that they are entertained and it’s [the film] paisa wasool.”

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The film is based on music, which will explore the contrast between classical qawwali and modern pop music with a love story intertwined. The film also stars Urwa Hocane and Bilal Ashraf in lead roles.

Yalghaar
When asked will Yalghaar really release in 2017?

“Now finally the film is about to release this Eid ul Fitr,” confirmed the actor.

When asked about the prolonged delay, Gohar said: “The only reason is the creative process. It’s an ensemble cast; justifying all the characters, marketing, making plans… considering Pakistani cinema doesn’t have a proper infrastructure, everything is trial and error.”

The film revolves around the lives of valiant soldiers who have sacrificed their lives for the cause of eradicating terrorism. It’s based on true events of the 48-hour Peochar operation conducted in 2008.

Being typecast in the industry isn’t something most actors wish for, surprisingly, it doesn’t feel like a career-threat to him.

“The roles I do are risky and unconventional, not many actors can do them.”
he said.

“Playing the antagonist is not easy, heroes are very simple, there’s not much to do [in those roles] as an actor — all the work the antagonist has to do. I’m comfortable taking risks so if any character is risky and demanding whether it’s [the role of an] antagonist or protagonist I don’t mind doing it.”

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And it reflects on his script selection, because neither TV ratings or box office collections bother him, he trusts his intuition. “It comes from the gut. When my gut says it, I’ll go with it.”

“Mera koi criteria nahi hai (I don’t have a criteria) that it [the role] should be a certain way. I read about the character and if I feel I should do it it should be fun, then I take it up, regardless of the result.”

Ayesha Khan & Ahsan Khan Are Up to Something & We Can’t Wait

Ayesha Khan and Ahsan Khan are one such names that need no introduction. Even after working in the industry for several years, these two are still considered one of leading actors of today.

While considering their performances in the past, we’re more than happy to know that these two are collaborating for an upcoming project. There isn’t much we know about the project because the actors are in no mood to reveal anything for now, but this announcement has surely got us impatient because it’s going to be great seeing these two stars share screen space once again.

Clown!!! ?

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While Ayesha Khan is currently seen in a set of dramas, Ahsan Khan was last seen in Udaari and his amazing acting made us fall in love with a villain.

On flight shenanigans….#khansbekhans #jeenavsimtiaz #ahsankhan #aishakhan

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The stars are all set to impress us with their striking chemistry.

Top 10 Popular Celebrity Siblings

In Pakistan there are a number of celebrity siblings who have been famous for their contribution to the entertainment industry and we all love to see them together. So, we have jotted some of the most popular, top 10 celebrity siblings who not only have a strong fan following but also share a close bond with each other.

1) Syra, Alishba and Palwasha Yousuf

The sister trio makes everyone go gaga when it comes to style and have earned fame for themselves. The sister squad is associated with the entertainment industry for quite sometime now. Alishba and Syra are into acting whereas Palwasha works as a stylist.

Top 10 Popular Celebrity Siblings

2) Dua, Humaima Malik and Feroze Khan
Humaima has paved way for her younger siblings, Dua and Feroze. The Bol star always supports her siblings in all ups and down. While Humaima is all set to be seen in Arth2, Feroze is currently seen in drama ‘Woh Aik Pal’.

Top 10 Popular Celebrity Siblings

3) Momal and Shehzad sheikh
Momal and Shehzad are yet another sibling lot which makes it to our list, because Momal is not just popular in Pakistan, but overseas too. She made her Bollywood debut with ‘Happy Bhaag Jaegi’. Shehzad on the other hand is doing good for himself in the drama industry.

Top 10 Popular Celebrity Siblings

4) Mawra and Urwa Hocane
This sister couple looks like the perfect representation of sister love. Both the Hocane sisters have reached the heights of popularity with their superb acting skills of melancholy and let’s not forget, they are always here to give us style goals.

Top 10 Popular Celebrity Siblings

5) Aiman and Minal Khan
The twins look so similar that their resemblance screams sisters! The social media stars Aiman and Minal have achieved a height of success in a short span of time, and have managed to build a niche for themselves.

Top 10 Popular Celebrity Siblings

6) Sajal and Saboor Ali
While one sister is making it big in the industry, the other is still struggling to leave a mark. Sajal has appeared in numerous serials till date and has also appeared in a film. Saboor is currently seen in Wadaa, which is somehow successful in terms of ratings.

Top 10 Popular Celebrity Siblings

7) Sarah and Noor Khan

You switch the channels and you’ll see these sisters. The girls have mesmerizing eyes and are doing great for themselves as both of them are usually seen in several serials.

Top 10 Popular Celebrity Siblings

8) Ali Zafar and Danyal Zafar
The multi-talented star, Ali Zafar is the hearthrob of the nation. Like his elder brother, Danyal is also a singer and performer. Reportedly, Danyal will soon be launched by YRF and will make his Bollywood debut.

Top 10 Popular Celebrity Siblings

9) Sanam Baloch and Sabreen Hisbani

The sisters Sanam and Sabreen are popular names of Pakistan’s drama industry and have contributed a lot. The beauty Sanam Baloch is loved by the audiences and is currently seen hosting a morning show.

Top 10 Popular Celebrity Siblings

10) Shaista and Sahir Lodhi
Sahista and Sahir are among successful siblings of the industry, and are considered among the bests hosts of Pakistan. While the brother is all set to appear in a film, the sister Shaista is currently seen in two dramas.

Top 10 Popular Celebrity Siblings

So, which celebrity clan is your favourite? Do share your thoughts!

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Parwaaz Hai Junoon BTS photos revealed

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Parwaaz Hai Junoon is an upcoming highly anticipated Pakistani film starring Hamza Ali Abbasi, Hania Aamir, Hamza Ali Abbasi, Shamoon Abbasi and Syed Shaafat Ali and many more.

The film is a tribute to the Pakistan airforce and the audience is more than excited to watch it due to its star cast and amazing theme.

Today, we bring you some of the Behind the scene photos of the film:

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The film is a Momina Duraid production and it has been directed by Haseeb Hassan and this will be his film directional debut. It is written by Farhat Ishtiaq.

Hadiqa Kiani is all set to release her new music album

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Famous Pakistani singer, Hadiqa Kiani is all set to release her new album named WAJD – Volume 1, according to a press release. The compilation is being produced, mastered, mixed and recorded by music producer and Hadiqa’s long-time collaborator and brother, Irfan Kiani.
WAJD-Voume 1 will feature eight tracks which will be recorded in pure organic form in a live studio format, encapsulating the individuality of each featured musician and their respective instrument.
Hadiqa Kiani is all set to release her new music album

WAJD is not only an audio album but a musical journey that aims to explore lost traditions, the freedom of ownership of the Eastern folk tradition, the individuality of each artist and instrument free from the superficial and over-processing of digital recording and the stripping away of grandiose arrangements to reveal a simple layer of musical truth,” said Hadiqa.

The singer, who has already sang hits in variety of dialects, will be heard highlighting six regional languages including Punjabi, Saraiki, Sindhi, Balochi, Pashto and Urdu. Further, Hadiqa also features as a guitarist and for the first time ever, she will be playing the Balochi Damboor.
Hadiqa Kiani is all set to release her new music album

“We are honoured to have collaborated with Pakistan’s most talented artists to bring this journey to life, and look forward to evolving as an artist myself as each song and Volume evolves,” added Irfan.

Conceptualised, visualised and directed by Abdullah Haris, WAJD – Volume 1 chapters have been shot in single-take format in natural daylight.

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The first chapter will be released in March 2017.  WAJD – Volume 1 audio chapters will be exclusively released on Patari.

 

Pakistani film Dukhtaar attracts a huge audience at the UN

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Dukhtaar is an award-winning feature film by Afia Nathaniel. It screend at the United Nations on Wednesday and sources revealed that it attracted a large audience.

Dr Maleeha Lodhi, Ambassador to the UN, organised this as a side event in the Trusteeship Council Chamber during the 61th annual session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW).

Ambassador Lodhi in her opening remarks said that the Pakistani film industry’s revival is being spearheaded by young filmmakers, including women, who are producing films on diverse topics, be it entertainment or social issues.

The ambassador introduced Khawar Mumtaz, chairperson of Pakistan’s National Commission on the Status of Women (NCSW), who is also the mother of the lead actress in the film, Samiya Mumtaz.

The NCSW chairperson briefly talked about how her daughter developed interest in acting. Mumtaz said that her daughter was a dedicated actress and only acted in movies with an inspirational message.

Film director Afia Nathaniel said that the film is about a mother’s love and sacrifice to save her daughter from a child marriage. She also said that the film has a universal message and its exhibition at the UN will help build bridges and bring people together.

The event was attended by a large number of diplomats, UN Secretariat officials and the Pakistani diaspora. The Deputy Executive Director of UN women, Lakshmi Puri, was also present.
Last year, Oscar-winning Pakistani filmmaker Sharmeen Obaid Chinoy’s documentary “A Girl in the River” was also screened to coincide with CSW.

World Sufi music festival will have no Pakistani representation this year

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World Sufi Music festival Jahan e Khusrau is being held in Delhi next week but this year, there won’t be any representation from Pakistan.

In an interview with Hindustan Times, filmmaker Muzzaffar Ali, who curates the festival, said:

“I wanted to invite artists from across the border but I thought I may not be able to… If somebody embarrasses them then it’s not nice. I don’t have any opinions on that [ban of Pakistani artists in India] but certainly we can’t embarrass those people.”

He also feels that Sufism is a common thread between India and Pakistan.
The festival has previously hosted many Pakistani artists, including Abida Parveen and Shafqat Amanat Ali. But for now, Mazaffar Ali has artists from India on board, which include Daler Mehndi and Sukhwinder Singh.

“It’s nice to have people from across the sub-continent — that’s the message of oneness that should go — but under the present circumstances, this is the best,” says Ali.

Pakistani artist’s concept art of a sci-fi Pakistan is mesmerizing

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Pakistan has a lot of sci-fi and fantasy fans and we are sure their dreams have come true now if they have ever wondered what Pakistan would look like in a sci-fi setting.

Omar Gilani, an illsustrator, designer, and concept artist from Lahore has a series of illustrations called ‘Pakistan+’ which shows how Pakistan would look like in a sci-fi setting.

Check out his mind blowing Pakistan+ series below:

Pakistani artist's concept art of a sci-fi Pakistan is mesmerizing

Pakistani artist's concept art of a sci-fi Pakistan is mesmerizingPakistani artist's concept art of a sci-fi Pakistan is mesmerizing

Pakistani artist's concept art of a sci-fi Pakistan is mesmerizing

 

Omar Gilani is an experimental artist who has combined sci-fi with the desi look of Pakistan.

He has an MSC and an MPhil in Mech Design & Robotics. He has also worked as a Mechanical Engineer.

Omar quit his career as a Mechanical engineer and decided to create art instead.

His clients include The British Council. Patari, United Nations Education Foundation, Save The Children and much more.

To see more of his work, check out his page:

https://www.facebook.com/OmarGArt/ 

Or you can visit his website:

omargilani.com