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Myra Lakdawala becomes the fastest Pakistani woman

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Myra Lakdawala becomes the fastest Pakistani woman

Myra Lakdawala, a Pakistani student at The University of the Pacific has set a new record for Pakistan by breaking a 5-year-old record set by Olympic runner Sumaira Zahoor.

 At the Johnny Mathis Invitational in San Francisco, Lakdawala set this record.
Despite not being able to come 1st, 2nd or 3rd place, she still set a new record in Pakistan with 19 minutes and 3.01 seconds on the clock for the five-kilometer race.
This has placed her at the 20th place out of 33 participants from universities and colleges all over Northern California. She is also the first Pakistani woman to represent her country in the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)
We are very proud of this young woman and we wish more Pakistani women keep making us proud.

Fawad Khan Makes Comeback To Music & We’re More Than Excited

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Fawad Khan Makes Comeback To Music & We’re More Than Excited

Fawad Khan, the charismatic individual has won hearts through his exceptionally good looks and talented acting. The chocolate boy who has made us proud on the other side of the border is all set to return to music with Pepsi’s upcoming musical venture. Pepsi is all set to make a show-stopping entry into the music industry with their music venture which will launch soon.

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“The show totally focuses on harnessing fresh talent,” a source close to the core team of the show told The Express Tribune. “And not just new talent, the purpose of the show is to bring forward new Pakistani bands and their music.”

Apart from giving a platform to new faces, the show will be spearheaded by some of the most well-known faces of the entertainment industry and apparently even Fawad Khan is involved. “We don’t know in what capacity but Fawad is definitely involved in the show big time,” said the source.

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We can’t deny the fact that anything that has Fawad Khan in it speaks class and grace, and we’re eagerly waiting for this one.

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Miandad has Imran Khan’s back

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Miandad has Imran Khan’s back

Javed Miandad and Imran Khan were supportive of each other during their playing career and it seems that their bond is still the same even after all these years.

Javed Miandad has something to say about the situation where Imran Khan has faced huge criticism for passing the ‘phateechar’ remark regarding the foreign players in the Pakistan Super League final.

“These are regular cricketing terms and every cricketer knows them. In Karachi we have been using these terms from ages”, said Miandad in a TV show.
“I don’t consider them problematic at all, because I know the background of these terms,” he said.
He also said that attention should be paid to Najam Sethi’s allegation that England star Kevin Pietersen did not participate in the final due to Khan’s remarks.

“It is a huge allegation, and it needs to be highlighted, especially after Pietersen has come out and clarified that it was his own decision and Imran Khan had nothing to do with it, English players never play if there is a security risk and we all know it already.”

Miandad even suggested Imran’s statement isn’t even an issue. “The whole nation saw when they [politicians] fought in the national assembly,” he added. “This is a real issue.”

 

 

Tum Hee Ho’s trailer is distasteful and boring

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Tum Hee Ho’s trailer is distasteful and boring

Pakistani filmmakers often make us proud and as the audience which is witnessing the revival of cinema these days, we are always very supportive of the content which filmmakers bring to us.

However, that does not mean that we start supporting whatever comes our way. And the latest trailer of the upcoming movie, Tum Hee Ho is an example of that.

The trailer features the leading couple romancing with each other in cliched dialogues and amidst natural surroundings. The make up seems overdone and the dialogues sound poorly written.

And then suddenly, the trailer moves towards a party or item song where you see Mathira dancing and living it up in gawdy outfits.

In all honesty, the trailer leaves a bad taste in the mouth.

You can watch it here:

https://www.facebook.com/Lollywoodfilmindustry/videos/578929802309659/

The movie by Sangeeta stars Danish Taimoor, Qurat-ul-Ain, Mathira, Sajid Hasan and Amber Khan.

See Pictures: Amanat Ali Ties Knot With Sarah Manzoor

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See Pictures: Amanat Ali Ties Knot With Sarah Manzoor

Amanat Ali who stole our hearts with his rendition of Tujhse Naraz Nai Zindagi in Indian reality show, Sa Re Ga Ma Pa, has tied the knot with his lady love Sarah Manzoor. Designer Sarah Manzoor and Amanat Ali exchanged the rings in 2016 and are officially married now. The duo got married at Badshahi Mosque with close friends and family. We must say these two make a great couple and we just can’t help but adore how perfect they look together.

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Reviewit wishes the lovely couple all the best for their union together.

Kolkata Knight Riders Not Playing Any Match Against Peshawar Zalmi

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Kolkata Knight Riders Not Playing Any Match Against Peshawar Zalmi

PSL brought cricket back to Pakistan and amidst all political and safety concerns, Pakistan’s government and army forces managed to pull of a safe PSL final in Lahore. The whole nation witnessed the biggest events of the year and we couldn’t be more happier. And a cherry on top was the latest new which broke out last night. The news of a 3 match series between IPL Champions Kolkatta Knight Riders and PSL Champions Peshawar Zalmi took internet by storm.

Many media outlets and news publications reported that Shah Rukh Khan, the co-owner of KKR has proposed a 3 series match between KKR and PR at a neutral venue, if the government of India and Pakistan permits.

According to Dawn, Shahid Afridi said, “Shah Rukh congratulated me and suggested a T20 series between Kolkata Knight Riders and Peshawar Zalmi.” Optimistic about the prospects of such a series Afridi added, “If the government of both countries allow it, the matches can be played on a neutral venue like England or United Arab Emirates.”

It was also reported that despite the heightened tension between the two rivals, Afridi appeared hopeful for the series.

However, all the news’ turned out to be rumours since Kolkatta Knight Riders have denied any such claims and it is reported that Shah Rukh Khan isn’t even aware of any such proposal.

With this, KKR have put an end to all speculations!

Chalay Thay Saath’s trailer is out and we love it

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Chalay Thay Saath’s trailer is out and we love it

Pakistani filmmakers have been on a roll since quite some time and they come out with great movies every season. Adding to the list of much awaited movies of the year is also Chalay Thay Saath.

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Chalay Thay Saath stars Syra Shahroz, Kent S.Leung, Zhalay Sarhadi, Mansha Pasha, Behroze Sabzwari, Faris Khalid, Sherbaaz Kaleem, Shamim Halai and Osama Tahir.

The movie is shot in the northern areas of Pakistan and is of the genre of romance and drama. The trailer just got released and we love it.

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The trailer features the whole cast on their way to a road trip in the northern areas of Pakistan. The striking elements of the trailer include that the scenery and natural imagery is beautiful. The amazing chemistry between Syra and Kent will strike you instantly and you’ll be left wanting for more.

Apart from elements of humor and aesthetically pleasing imagery, the trailer moves towards a dramatic setting as fights break out between different characters.

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Hence, the trailer ends on a mysterious note making us curious about how will these amazing characters deal with issues in front of them.

In conclusion, the trailer has left us wanting for more and we can’t wait to see the movie when it releases on 21st April.

Ahmad Shahzad’s Q & A Gone Wrong, Twitterati why you so bad?

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Ahmad Shahzad’s Q & A Gone Wrong, Twitterati why you so bad?

Pakistan’s cricket player Ahmed Shahzad keeps hitting the headlines. Albeit for all the wrong reasons. We all know that he’s quite active on social media and the selfie king keeps us updated time to time.

Last night he held a Q&A session on twitter.

However, social media can turn ruthless at times and that’s exactly what happened with Ahmed Shahzad. He did had a good time with some of his followers but was hit with some trolls too, which were pretty cold-hearted and most of the twitterati asked him about his career. Where some said sweet things, the others trolled and some even asked completely irrelevant things.

Meera’s mother has been issued an arrest warrant

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Meera’s mother has been issued an arrest warrant

Film actress, Meera is often under media’s spotlight surrounding some controversy. However, this time around, it is her mother who seems to be involved in a controversial issue.

Her mother is apparantly dealing with some legal issues as she has been issued non-bailable arrest warrant by an anti-corruption.

Shafqat Zahra, Meera’s mother has been accused of illegally owning a three canal land of a citizen Azmatullah.

After she didn’t mark her presence in the court, that is when the warrant was issued.

Even previously, Meera herself has been accused of treachery and theft.

Sharmeen Obaid’s new project will create awareness for women

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Sharmeen Obaid’s new project will create awareness for women

SOC Films is launching Aagahi – Apnay Mustaqbil Ki to mark international women’s day, 2017.

Aagahi means awareness and it aims to educate women about their rights in Pakistan.

In the next 12 months, SOC films will release a series of videos in Urdu and other regional languages which will explain and clarify the legislations affecting women and how the legal provisions can be applied.

The series will answer many questions like how to file an FIR, what does the law state on instances of rape, sexual harassment, divorce and inheritance and what is the procedure for reporting issues like these and who should be approached for help.

Other topics include forced marriage, divorce rights, inheritance rights, domestic violence, sexual harassment and acid and cybercrimes.

“I have travelled the length and breadth of Pakistan and one thing that has always struck me is that we women know very little about the rights that we have in this country. We have little understanding of the court system and how to navigate it and aren’t always aware of the ways we can protect ourselves,” said Sharmeen. “This is why SOC Films has collaborated with the Women’s Action Forum and undertaken the project Aagahi through a series of videos, which we aim to disseminate for free, across Pakistan. We hope to educate women about their rights and how they can assert them.”

The series is in collaboration with women’s action forum. Aamina Sheikh’s voice has been used for the series.

Women’s Day: Messages From Your Favourite Celebrities

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Women’s Day: Messages From Your Favourite Celebrities

Women’s day is celebrated all over the world on March 8 for accelerating gender parity. On this day, people celebrate the social, economic, cultural and political achievement of women.

Many women and men used to hesitate to call themselves ‘feminist’ but the trends have started to change for good. Many famous Pakistani celebrities joinned #HeForShe campaign which invites men to take part in the conversation for gender equality and talk about gender issues faced by both parties.

Many of our favourite celebrities shared inspiring and empowering messages for women to encourage them.

Some of them had beautiful messages to share.

#womansday2017 #happywomenday

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YOU are the answer. You are your own savior. Be the woman of your dreams, always. Love X ?? #womensday

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I have a long way to go before I can critique any other actor, shares Hassan Niazi

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I have a long way to go before I can critique any other actor, shares Hassan Niazi

 

Pakistani cinema is going through its revival stage currently. And as much as we love the mainstream movies,  sometimes, non-mainstream movies come out too. Ashir Azeem’s Maalik was just that.

Maalik talked about the political issues and corruption in Pakistan and was therefore, banned by the government.

Hassan Niazi played the role of the Chief minister of Sindh and now, he has been nominated for Best Actor in a negative role at the Nigar Awards.

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While speaking to The Express Tribune, Hassan Niazi expressed:

“It feels amazing! You know as they say, sau sonar ki, aik lohar ki. This is my first big nomination, so it’s great”

When told that this nomination would encourage other filmmakers to step out of their comfort zone, Niazi said:

“I don’t really think so. Most film-makers are not happy with the way Nigar Awards are coming back,I just watched someone on television speak about how the way they returned was unprofessional and all. I don’t know but it doesn’t seem like anybody sees it as an encouraging move. And then, most film-makers don’t know how to make a film here.”

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“It’s the same people from the drama industry who bring in the same sensibilities to film. We need film actors, directors who the audience is willing to pay for. You know, musicians say that you need to listen to different kinds of music to expand your vision. It rings true for actors and film-makers too. We need to watch different kinds of cinema and then we can explore different characters and narratives.”

“It will take some time. Of course, I don’t know enough to offer any solutions yet. My seniors have taught me everything I know and I have a long way to go before I can critique any other actor,” he said.

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While talking about his future projects, he said:

“I cannot reveal much but both of them are masala entertainment films. After Maalik, I am stepping away from controversial cinema.”

“I don’t think controversy should be my selling point. I was praised a lot for my character in Maalik but we shouldn’t rely on controversy.”

We can’t wait to see how well does Niazi perform on the big screen again.

Triple H just acknowledged the video of the Pakistani groom who made an entry like him at his wedding

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Triple H just acknowledged the video of the Pakistani groom who made an entry like him at his wedding

Wrestling has a huge fan following in Pakistan and one fan took his love of wrestling till his wedding day.

One Pakistani guy recently entered his own wedding the way famous wrestler, Triple H used to when he was an active wrestler. Ahmer walked in carrying a WWE world championship belt and pyrotechnics were on his left and right exactly depicting the same scenario at a real WWE ramp.

You can watch the video here:

https://youtu.be/XCiBeWSybHw

However, things got very interesting when Triple H actually watched the video himself and posted about it on twitter. He even shared the video.

We are surely amused by this entry by the groom and we hope he motivates others to have such fun themed weddings.

And we are sure, apart from the happiness of getting married, the groom is over the moon for getting an acknowledgement from his favorite wrestler too.

 

 

Women exclusive taxis are launching in Karachi

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Women exclusive taxis are launching in Karachi

Today is International woman’s day and Pakistani women have something special in store for it today.

Yes, it is in fact true that women exclusive taxis are being launched in Karachi today.

The service is called “paxi”, it is by women and for women.

The Paxi Pakistan Company will have taxis which will only cater to female passengers and they will also be driven by women. The purpose behind this service is to make women feel safe while taking a cab. Women are faced with several issues while opting for public transport hence this aims to lessen their problems.

Sheikh Mohammad Zahid, Paxi Pakistan’s CEO told that they are starting with 10 drivers, referred to as pilots and the service will expand to Lahore and Islamabad in the next three to four months and eventually will be followed by other parts of the country.

“Our pilots are housewives, young women, students, too,” he said.

The formal launch date is 23rd March, however, an orientation ceremony for the pink taxi and for the pilots is to be at the Boy Scouts and Girl Guides’ Headquarters here on Wednesday.

Humayun Saeed Talks About Much Awaited ‘Punjab Nahi Jaungi’

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Humayun Saeed Talks About Much Awaited ‘Punjab Nahi Jaungi’

The collaboration of Six Sigma Plus, ARY Films, and Nadeem Baig has always done wonders. Projects like Pyaray Afzal, Jawani Phir Nahi Aani, Dil lagi were blockbusters and now the makers are all set to give us Punjab Nahi Jaungi. PNJ is currently under production, the shooting started in November and will end in three days in Hyderabad.

Somethinghaute got in touch with the male lead Humayun Saeed and here’s what he had to say. “Punjab Nahi Jaungi has been shot across Pakistan and is the polar opposite of JPNA. It’s completely different and is a pure Pakistani film,” Humayun says.

“PNJ is actually very much like Dillagi. Not story-wise, perhaps, but in the sense that it has the same aura, chemistry and the hero is very similar in that he’s a simple yet strong man,” he added.

When asked who plays the villain, the negative role?

“There is no negative role, no villain in the film,” he replied,

The teaser of the film will be out soon, Humayun reassured, adding that it really does look very good. “I can’t say whether the film will be a success and I am nervous but the teaser looks fantastic, I have to say. Anyone who has seen it has loved it. I hope the audience will love it too,” said Humayun.

Starring Humayun Saeed, Mehwish Hayat, Urwa Hocane And Ahmed Ali Butt, Punjab Nahi Jaungi is scheduled to release on Eid ul Azha.

5 Campaigns You Should Watch This Women’s Day

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5 Campaigns You Should Watch This Women’s Day

It’s true that the world is progressing and improving in every aspect with the passage of time, though in reality many things suggest otherwise. Pakistan has a diverse ethnic background and women make up half of the population while women’s role in society is still suppressed. Women’s day is celebrated all over the world on March 8 in order to forge a more gender inclusive world.

There have been very few campaigns or drama that show the true meaning of the commonly misused terms: ‘woman empowerment’ and ‘breaking stereotypes’. Steering away from the melodramatic genre, there were only a few campaigns that managed to deliver a proper message. The debate, if the video portrays the reality or not is a never ending one but the message carried is something we all can easily connect to. Here’s a list of 5 campaigns or advertisements you should watch this women’s day.

1) Gul Ahmed
It’s always good to see brands taking an initiative to work towards something better. Gul Ahmed’s latest commercial was a complete breath of fresh air as it utilized a realistic strategy, focusing on how imperfections make a person beautiful. The bold and thought-provoking idea breaks stereotypes with a style and gives women the confidence to be comfortable in their own skin with their own imperfections and encourages women to embrace imperfection.

2) Q-mobile
The 4 minute TVC is about the women empowerment and father-daughter love, furthermore it also highlights how difficult it is for girls to get support and appreciation from their families even after having immense talent.

3) FM 91
#WomenWill has an incredible message to share with the world as it talks about the misery girls go through in our society in the name of finding the right suitor for marriage. The brand reached out to tackle the issues that women usually face.

4) Dawlance
Dawlance tvc celebrates women empowerment by highlighting woman who are making Pakistan proud in all walks of life. Pakistani women achievers today not only play a pivotal role in the progress of the nation but also represent the country across the globe; be it business, sports and education, to name some.

5) Beat Me
UN Women Pakistan’s campaign challenges the odds and is a bold step to equality. The campaign video, titled I’m Unbeatable, urges people to beat women. The #BeatMe campaign aims to inspire women to reaffirm that they are stronger than they are made to believe. It also seeks to break the perception that a woman is weak. The portrayal or the video might not be liked by everyone but the message is indeed correct.

“REMEMBER: 8 March isn’t just any other day; it’s about women and men (yes, men too) joining forces and recognizing the achievements of women.” – Un Women Pakistan

What did you think of these campaigns sending messages?

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Whoa! Is Fawad Khan The Latest Face Of Temple Run?

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Whoa! Is Fawad Khan The Latest Face Of Temple Run?

Globally popular game Temple Run has upped their game as they’re bringing famous celebrities to the game like Usain Bolt, Bruce Lee, Russell Wilson (NFL Player), Cam Newton (NFL Player) and if rumours are to be believed then the latest one joining the list is Fawad Khan. So, if you’re a Pakistani or an Indian and a Fawad Khan fan then this is surely a great news for you because you’ll probably see your favourite star as a game character. Isn’t that cool?

Imangi Studios, the creators of the game are teasing a new expansion of their popular endless runner game called ‘Lost Jungle’. The new update of the mobile game Temple Run 2: Lost Jungle is strongly rumored to feature Pakistani celebrity, Fawad Afzal Khan. The company released a new update and the pictures of the character which has surfaced online clearly resembles to Pakistan’s heartthrob.

Whoa! Is Fawad Khan The Latest Face Of Temple Run?

However, neither Fawad Khan nor the creator of the game has released an official statement confirming the addition of Humsafar actor. The fact which still remains same is that the character looks exactly like Fawad Khan. Something different which caught our attention is the Hindu lord tattoo on the character’s arm.

Hamza Ali Abbasi Reacts To Imran Khan’s ‘Phateechar’ Comment & Has A Message For Pakistan

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Hamza Ali Abbasi Reacts To Imran Khan’s ‘Phateechar’ Comment & Has A Message For Pakistan

One Pakistani actor who always raises his voice in any issue regarding the country or the politics is Hamza Ali Abbasi. He’s one of the most vocal actors in showbiz, is a sought-after TV host with a huge fan following. Hamza is mostly known for his blunt statements which at times have landed him into trouble.

After indulging into a controversy for congratulating Oscar winner Mahershala Ali in a rather confusing message. Once again, Hamza used the power of social media to reach his fans and has a message for all of us. He posted a video message for the whole nation regarding Imran Khan’s ‘Phateechar’ comment. For those who don’t know, Imran Khan stirred a controversy for terming the international players who played in PSL as ‘Phateechar’.

Have a look at what Hamza Ali Abbasi has to say regarding Imran Khan’s comments and reactions:

If you don’t want to watch what Hamza said, allow me break it down for you:

1) Imran Khan passed those comments in a jovial mode in a private discussion and most of us use such words, so what’s the big deal here?
2) Pakistan has bigger and better issues which need our attention. We should discuss about the ongoing problems in our country rather than discussing spicy topics.

5 Times Feroze Khan looked dapper

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5 Times Feroze Khan looked dapper

Feroze Khan who started his career as a VJ is now a successful model and actor. Apart from giving fulfilling performances, the young actor always dresses to impress as well.

Therefore, today, we bring you 5 of his most handsome get ups.

When he paired a beige coat with black pants and shirt and looked ready to own the party.

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When he wore a white shirt with a black suit and looked right out of an English romance novel.

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When he pulled off a fur jacket and that smirk was a cherry on top.

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When he proved that men can also carry pink with style and that necklace as an accessory further enhanced his looks.

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And finally, when he wore a high neck paired with a navy blue suit and gave us mirror selfie goals.

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Muqabil Episode 14 Review – Simply Amazing!!

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Muqabil Episode 14 Review – Simply Amazing!!

This was another amazing episode of Muqabil which made me fall in love once again with Arman and Pareesa’s characters and the dynamics of their relationship. I cannot praise Zafar Mairaj enough for etching out these characters brilliantly and for penning down some of the most beautiful and emotional conversations between the leading pair. Pareesa hasn’t confessed her love for Arman just yet but when someone with Pareesa’s past learns to trust a man blindly and feels secure around him then it means that she feels something even more than love for him! Pareesa was shown showing the kind of respect for Arman which she has never shown for anyone else. She is still not ready to have a physical relationship with Arman but otherwise he is closer to her today than anyone ever was since the day she was violated. Once again every single conversation between Arman and Pareesa was spell-binding. These conversations have always been beautiful and meaningful right from the day these two met and Mohsin Abbas Haider’s acting in particular makes you fall in love with his character even more with every passing episode. He is one-of-a-kind hero, a trendsetter, in more ways than one. He emotes so well that you can’t help but feel every single thing that he is going through.

Muqabil Episode 14 Review - Simply Amazing!!

Pareesa’s character is especially appealing because of her honesty. Pareesa is complicated, she has some major issues but she does not know how to play games. She was always very honest with her parents about her feelings, she even told Zubeida that she was not the one who wanted to move out of the house, she told her mother that she was not going to exploit Arman’s love for her, she could not hold back when Arman told Nadia that he could spend time with her and most importantly she was quick to talk about her feelings after Nadia and her parents left. This aspect of Pareesa’s personality makes her strong even though she has so many insecurities and fears. I absolutely loved the argument between Arman and Pareesa after everyone left. Everything that they said made perfect sense; Arman hated that Pareesa did not trust her with Nadia and Pareesa in a very intelligent manner made him understand that she trusted him. Pareesa and Arman have made for each other written all over them, they are soul mates and I find myself rooting for them every step of the way. Kubra Khan and Mohsin Haider’s on screen chemistry makes their scenes faultless.

Muqabil Episode 14 Review - Simply Amazing!!

Zubeida’s scenes were actually funny today especially her conversations with Mahmood were hilarious!! The one about Arman and Pareesa sleeping in separate rooms was quite amusing. I am glad that Arman and Pareesa did not move in with Pareesa’s parents. It will be great watching them interact now without any “interruptions” or with people spying on them! Mahmood was shown relieved and happy now that Pareesa and Arman have moved out. He wants to see his son happy and he obviously thinks that he deserves to be forgiven because he has repented for his sins. I hope that the writer shows Mahmood paying for what he did although that will break Arman’s heart and right now I am certain that I am not the only one who wants to see Arman happy but it needs to be done. Kubra Khan, Mohsin Abbas Haider and Asif Raza Mir gave exceptional performances yet again in tonight’s episode. I must say that Mohsin Abbas Haider is especially gifted, I am completely in awe of his wonderful performance.

This was another beautifully written and brilliantly directed episode of Muqabil. The director Ali Hassan deserves tons of credit for paying attention to minor details and for making Muqabil one of the best dramas of this season. So far Muqabil has been picture-perfect. I highly recommend it to anyone who is not watching it already.

How many of you watched this episode? Please do share your thoughts about it.

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5 Times Mahira Khan slayed in white

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5 Times Mahira Khan slayed in white

Mahira Khan needs no introduction. The gorgeous and talented diva who recently made us all very proud by doing her Bollywood debut with Shah Rukh Khan always dresses very well.

However, today, we bring you 5 of her looks where she simply rocked white outfits.

When she wore this creamy white outfit during Raees promotions and looked simply classy.

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When she wore this casual white tee during her first Pakistani uber ride and gave us casual evening look goals.

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When she wore this elegant white dotted Saari and looked beautiful.

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When she wore this plain white flaired gown and reminded us of a disney princess.

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When she wore a white kurti and pants for Eid and looked the right amount of festive and simple.

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Rabi Pirzada’s Version Of ‘Rashke Qamar’ Is A Serious Disaster

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Rabi Pirzada’s Version Of ‘Rashke Qamar’ Is A Serious Disaster

It’s one of those days when you come across musician ruining the precious little we have left of Pakistan’s musical legacy. It’s not like renditions or remakes are bad, but if doing it, why not do it by preserving the legacy of a beautiful folk song.

Rabi Pirzada released her version of Legend Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan’s classic song ‘Rashke Qamar’ and i hate to admit but it’s actually a disaster and has me in tears ‘of sadness’. The song and the video itself is a kind of torture on a being. However, it’s clear that planning and execution has gone into making the music video but Rabi has devastated and ripped off the beautiful original version.

The woman who was bashing Bollywood for spoiling our youth actually came up with something which was totally unexpected, violence and romancing with a snake?

A new song of Raasta is out and we are not sure how we feel about it

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A new song of Raasta is out and we are not sure how we feel about it

Raasta is an upcoming Pakistani film starring Sahir Lodhi and produced and directed by Sahir Lodhi.

The trailer of the film received mixed reviews. While some praised Lodhi for his efforts, others called him a wannabe Shah Rukh Khan.

However, a new song of the film is out and we are not sure how we feel about it.

https://youtu.be/MGgQIyh4BB4

The video features Sahir Lodhi and Saida Imtiaz dancing in the middle of the streets as a song close to the tune of Bollywood item songs plays. The duo is dancing with all their energies but in all honesty, the moves are not that impressive.

Apart from the video not being extraordinary, the song isn’t catchy either.

The movie is set to release on 23rd of March, 2017 and we can’t wait to find out how it is received by the audience.

“My character in Rehbra has a very new look”, shares Ayesha Omar

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“My character in Rehbra has a very new look”, shares Ayesha Omar

Ayesha Omar recently gave an interview to Instep and talked about films, TV, music and her car accident.

She has an exciting year ahead of her. She has a film coming up as well a music based reality TV show.

“I’m in Lahore these days for the second last spell of shooting for my upcoming movie, Rehbra with Ahsan Khan. We have one more spell in Karachi before the movie is turned over to post production and amusingly enough, it’s set to be released nearly side by side with my other film, Yalghaar around October or so.

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You can call it a journey of self discovery for my character in the film. Her name is Bubbly and she’s a middle class Punjabi girl who’s very happy go lucky and true to her name until tragedy befalls her and she has to evolve in order to overcome it.

It’s a fun character and a very new look for me. She dresses very differently from what my personal aesthetic is so I’m also quite excited about how the look will be received,” said Ayesha.

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She even talked about the team of production and direction of the film:

“The producers of this film don’t belong to a movie background and this is their first foray into the business so it’s definitely a learning experience. My director, Amin Iqbal has extensive experience with dramas but it’s also his first film. He and his enterprising team of interns are quite creative and innovate a lot which is great and I’ve learnt a lot from them.”

After her films, she has a music based reality TV show coming up too.

When the discussion moved towards her health, she had to say:

“I’ve been walking around with a broken collar bone since my accident over a year ago you see. The doctor wanted to wait six months before operating to see if it would heal on its own but unfortunately that hasn’t been the case with me.

I need an operation to set the bone right and then obviously my movement will be restricted during the time I’m recuperating from the procedure. It’s been quite challenging managing with a broken bone. I was lucky that it wasn’t a weight bearing bone like my leg or my arm but obviously my ability to perform certain tasks is impaired. I can’t even lift a 1.5 litre water bottle with that arm but thank God I’ve managed to complete all my professional commitments,” said Ayesha.

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“My character in Rehbra has a very new look. She dresses very differently from what my personal aesthetic is so I’m also quite excited about how the look will be received”, further shared Ayesha.

We hope and wish that our talented and gorgeous actress recovers soon and that all her future projects turn out to be a success.

 

 

Junaid Akram is doing something unique and we love it

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Junaid Akram is doing something unique and we love it

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 has often expressed in many of his videos how Pakistanis lack the habit of reading hence it seems, Junaid has done something to change that.

Junaid Akram is doing something unique and we love it

He announced on his official facebook page that his followers can ask him to bring them books from Dubai which are not available in Pakistan to promote reading culture. He also said that he doesn’t want people paying him for them but he would like to give them as a gift.

We believe that this gesture by Junaid is not just heartwarming but can also be a move towards building a more intellectual society.

We hope that he gets positive responses and becomes a role model for others to follow.

 

Noor, adaptation of Saba Imtiaz novel’s trailer looks promising

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Noor, adaptation of Saba Imtiaz novel’s trailer looks promising

Karachi You’re Killing me is a novel by Pakistani author, Saba Imtiaz. It was announced sometime back that Bollywood is making a movie based on it starring Sonakshi Sinha.

And now, finally, the trailer of the movie is out and Saba seems very happy with it.

Soon after the trailer was released, Saba took to Twitter to express her excitement and joy.

The movie is an adaption of the novel. You can watch the trailer here:

After the trailer was released online, Saba expressed her excitement on her twitter account:

https://twitter.com/SabaImtiaz/status/839028207265312768

Followed by her first tweet, the second tweet revealed that she loved everything about the trailer.

https://twitter.com/SabaImtiaz/status/839022706376912896

“While the book – a coming-of-age story of a journalist named Ayesha Khan — is set in Karachi, Noor will be based in Mumbai and has the eponymous Noor Roy Chaudhary, a 20-something journalist, at its centre,” a close source to the movie, was quoted as saying, reports Mumbai Mirror.

“It’s a beautiful story that follows Noor as she navigates relationships, career, aspirations, life choices, infatuations and body image issues. Every girl will relate to her,” added the source.

However, Sonakshi denied that she will be playing Pakistani journalist. She previously said: “All I can say is that I am not playing a Pakistani journalist in the film. The film is based on a book, which is written by a Pakistani author. The story has been adapted into a Mumbai backdrop.”

Saba, herself confirmed that the movie is not exactly like the book but an adaptation of it.

The trailer seems fun and entertaining and we can’t wait to find out how well the movie does once it is released.

Films in March 2017

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Films in March 2017

March the third month of the year 2017 has started. This month carries historical significance for Pakistan due to the historic occasion of 23rd March 1940 the day on which the Lahore Resolution or Pakistan Resolution was passed in Lahore. Pakistan was created in 1947 seven years after the Pakistan Resolution was passed. The first constitution of Pakistan was also implemented on 23rd March 1956 which declared Pakistan a Republic from a Dominion. Since 23rd March 1956, this day is named as the Republic Day and holds an official holiday status.

The weekend following the holiday of 23rd March provides a Window for extended cinema business and during the high time of our cinema, usually multiple films were lined up on the Republic Day Weekend.

This year however only one Urdu film is releasing in the month of March that too on the Republic Day i.e. Thursday 23rd March 2017.

Raasta (راستہ)
Raasta (راستہ) is a film featuring Sahir Lodhi as director, producer, writer and main hero. It is the debut film of Sahir Lodhi in multiple aspects and made for a social cause. As per Sahir Lodhi all the profit of the film will be used to construct a hospital in Karachi for the unprivileged sections of the society. So apart from entertaining the public Sahir Lodhi is also doing social work.

Raasta has been delayed multiple times. Its first release date was May 2016 which later changed to November 2016 and then February 2017. Now finally the film is releasing on 23rd March 2017.

Model Abeer Rizvi also making debut is palying the female lead opposite Sahir Lodhi. Another Model Saima Azhar making her debut also has a special appearance in the film. Seasoned artist Aijaz Aslam is playing an important role of a Police Inspector in the film. Aijaz Aslam is returning to big screen where his last brief appearance was in  Mein Hoon Shahid Afridi in 2013.

Naveed Raza also making his debut on big screen will be seen in a negative role. Mathira like her earlier two films Mein Hoon Shahid Afridi (2013) and Blind Love (2016) is again featuring in an item song. Sana Nawaz a well known name of our cinema is also part of this film.

The film is shot in Karachi, Sindh and coastal areas of Balochistan (Makran division).

The first trailer of Raasta was released in March 2016 while the new prolonged trailer is launched in December 2016. The music is launched in February 2017.

From its trailer Raasta appears to be a commercial masala action flick. The film has action, glamour, item song, romance, a rain song, some loud expressions and acting; nearly all the ingredients which define a commercial action film. Though such films are usually criticized by reviewers and serious audience, still no one can deny the fact that this kind of cinema has its own dedicated audience.

The strongest aspect of Raasta is its music composed by Saji ali and Kamran Akhtar. The camera work for the song Dil Faqeer also looks impressive, this song is shot in the coastal areas of Balochistan.

Like any routine commercial action flick Raasta also features a nearly 50 year old hero (48 year old Sahir Lodhi) in the role of an angry young man while the heroine is half the age of the hero. On top of this it also has some special appearances, action sequence, steamy songs and loudness whichare the essential ingredients of commercial cinema.

Film: Raasta (راستہ)
Release Date: 23 March 2017
Genre: Action, Romance
Cast: Sahir Lodhi, Abeer Rizvi, Ejaz Aslam, Sana Fakhir, Shamoon Abbasi,Mathira, Naved Raza, Saima Azhar, Saleem Miraj, Irfan motiwala, Esha Noor,Kisa zehra and child star Saniya Mansoor
Music: Saji Ali,Kamran Akhtar
Songs by:Rahat Fateh Ali Khan, Sara Raza Khan, Nabeel Shaukat,Damiya Farooq,Saman Saleem Sabri
Written by: Shahid Naqvi and Sahir Lodhi
Story Screenplay and Dailogue by: Sahir Loadhi
Directed by Saqib Siddiqui and Sahir Lodhi
Produced by: Moidul Hassan, Sahir Lodhi, Dr. Faisal Zia
Media Partner: Tv One
A SAMS Company and HOM Production film with Sahir Lodhi Films
Distributor: IMGC Global
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RaastaTheMovie
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxdzfOn_Jkjgve12dQJxUJQ
Website:

Thanks for reading.

Rashid Nazir Ali

Urwa Hocane Signs Na Maloom Afraad’s Sequel

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Urwa Hocane Signs Na Maloom Afraad’s Sequel

Who would’ve thought the young and beautiful Urwa Hocane could impress us so much in such a short span of time. After proving her mettle as an actress in Udaari, the leading Hocane sister has garnered much more attention than ever before. The actress who made her film debut with Na Maloom Afraad in 2014 received positive reviews and has many meaty projects in the pipeline.

She has now signed another big project and that is the sequel of her first film Na Maloom Afraad. Yes, you heard it right, Urwa Hocane and Fahad Mustafa are all set to create magic on our screens because Urwa’s publicist confirmed to Images that she has signed the project. This year is surely going to be a big one for the lady since she has signed four films including Humayun Saeed’s Punjab Nahi Jaungi, Jhol, Rangreza and Na Maloom Afraad’s sequel (tentatively titled Na Maloom Afraad 2).

Urwa is confident about the scripts of fer films. “I have only ever done projects that I have firmly believed in. It’s a coincidence and perhaps a blessing that four such brilliant scripts came to me around the same time and I am ecstatic that I got an opportunity to be associated with the best teams in the industry,” she said to Images.

When asked how is she juggling so many projects simultaneously, Urwa replied:

“I want my work to consume me fully. It does get tiring sometimes. But when you love your job, every new day brings with it a lot of excitement and hence energy.”

Have A Look At The Most Expensive Wedding In Multan!

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Have A Look At The Most Expensive Wedding In Multan!

While the whole nation is talking about PSL and Imran Khan’s comment. There’s this wedding which has taken all our attention. It’s a wedding in Multan, which could be termed as one of the most unique weddings witnessed. From the groom’s unique wish to dowry, everything is worth making the news. The groom took his wish for Lion far when on the biggest day of his life, he decided to enter the shaadi function while sitting on a cage which carried the lion and he’s really happy doing that (honestly, i found this weird and overboard because why making an animal suffer just for the sake of your wish?).

Anyways, that’s not all because this big fat wedding is actually one of the most expensive weddings of Pakistan since the groom himself is wearing a gold festoon! Not believing us? See for yourself.

Imran Khan Slammed For Calling PSL Foreign Players ‘Phateechar’!

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Imran Khan Slammed For Calling PSL Foreign Players ‘Phateechar’!

Pakistan is known for it’s hospitality and foreign players were warmly welcomed as they came to Lahore for PSL finals. We all know that, PTI’s chairman Imran Khan was against the decision of holding PSL final in Lahore and his concern was justified. However, Pakistan hosted the event brilliantly and the fool proof security managed to keep the whole country safe. PSL brought cricket back to Pakistan and the whole nation is overjoyed. But recently, Imran Khan made some really racist remarks towards the foreign players who played for PSL final in Lahore. His harsh comments regarding the players were totally uncalled for.

Video of Imran Khan’s press conference which has gone viral over social media shows him criticizing the foreign players who had arrived in Lahore to play the Pakistan Super League Final in the Gaddafi Stadium on Sunday. The cricketer turned politician who is famous for his blunt comments has once again stirred controversy by referring the international players who played PSL final in Lahore as ‘phateechar’. Yes, he literally said that and the whole nation is shocked!

“I don’t know even the name of any of these so-called foreign players. It seems they were just picked up from anywhere like Africa,” he said.

The video went insanely viral and Twitterati were deeply shocked and disappointed!

Hum Tv To Re-telecast Diyar-e-Dil

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Hum Tv To Re-telecast Diyar-e-Dil

Hum Tv will be re-telecasting their blockbuster drama ‘Diyar-e-Dil’. The drama which ruled the trp charts and was a masterpiece in itself is all set to hit our screens once again and we couldn’t be more happier. Consisting of a stellar cast, Diyar-e-Dil first aired in 2015 and completed 33 episodes. The fast paced drama was loved by the audiences for it’s gripping story line and top notch performances.

Diyar-e-Dil portrayed Pakistan from a realistic point of view. The story highlighted the honour and obedience one practises towards their parents as well as the importance of family. It will air on Hum Tv Starting from Tonight at 10:20 PM, every Monday to Thursday.

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Teefa In Trouble: Ali Zafar Offers A Cameo To Top British Cricketer

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Teefa In Trouble: Ali Zafar Offers A Cameo To Top British Cricketer

Shooting of Ali Zafar’s Pakistani film debut Teefa In Trouble is going on in full swing. And the leading man is so busy with the shooting that he almost missed the closing ceremony of country’s biggest event of the year PSL’s Final. However, he made it to the finals and rocked the stage.

On Sunday, the former British cricketer Alan Wilkins, was commenting on the PSL final. For those who don’t know, Alan is loved in Pakistan for his PSL commentary and funny Urdu. He couldn’t make it to PSL final in Lahore but managed to entertain his followers through his funny tweets and what more, rock-star Ali Zafar offered him to star in his film.

He further wished good luck to Ali Zafar for his upcoming film.

Ali Zafar replied and offered Alan Wilkins to do a cameo in Teefa in Trouble.

It’s evident from these tweets that Ali and Alan share a close bond. On Peshawar Zalmi’s win, Ali even invited the cricketer to party with him.

Alan’s reply is still awaited. However, if he agrees, Ali Zafar’s upcoming film Teefa In Trouble will be an even more big deal.

Mira Sethi’s post about PSL will bring out the patriot in you

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Mira Sethi’s post about PSL will bring out the patriot in you

A lot of people were divided over the fact that whether the final match of Pakistan Super League (PSL) should be held in Lahore, Pakistan.

While some debated over the growing terrorism here and how keeping the match in our city would be unsafe for locals as well as the foreign players and Pakistan’s international image, others deemed it necessary to hold it here to showcase resilience and to bring back international cricket in Pakistan.

As the debates and arguments continued, the day of the match finally arrived yesterday and it was held in Lahore only.

Fortunately, the match went by smoothly and everything came to an end peacefully. After everything was done successfully, Mira Sethi, the daughter of Najam Sethi posted a heartwarming status about the whole thing on her facebook account.

Mira Sethi's post about PSL will bring out the patriot in you

Najam Sethi is the chairman of PSL who fought till the end to have a successful final day of PSL at Lahore.

Mira Sethi perfectly penned down how it felt to be a Pakistani last night when the crowd expressed its happiness over the return of international cricket in Pakistan and cheered for it with all their heart.

Mira’s status also talks about the hardwork Najam Sethi had put in to the whole thing and she also beautifully expressed the sentiments of all proud Pakistanis.

We can’t help but admire the way Mira beautifully summed up the feelings of all Pakistanis in a single status.

SC allows Bol News to air Aamir Liaquat show ‘Aisay Nahi Chalay Ga’ conditionally

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SC allows Bol News to air Aamir Liaquat show ‘Aisay Nahi Chalay Ga’ conditionally

The Supreme Court on Monday permitted Amir Liaquat to host Bol News TV show ‘Aisay Nahi Chalay Ga’ on the condition that the content which will be aired shouldn’t have any hate speech.

PEMRA had issued a notification calling for a ban on Amir Liaquat and his show on Jan 27 after it surfaced on the social media that he has put allegations of blasphemy during his show on civil society activists and bloggers who had disappeared

A three-judge bench headed by Chief Justice of Pakistan Saqib Nisar, said a complete video of the episode and the content contained therein must be submitted to the office of the additional registrar (judicial). It warned that serious action would be taken in case any violations of the court order. All high court orders regarding the issue are now suspended.

The court issued the decision after a hearing on Pemra’s appeal against the Islamabad High Court (IHC) judgement last week which suspended the Pemra ban on the show.

Yeh Raha Dil Episode 04 Review – A Treat To Watch!

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Yeh Raha Dil Episode 04 Review – A Treat To Watch!

Ohkay so, this episode of Yeh Raha Dil was once again quite interesting & a treat to watch mostly because the main focus was on two polar opposite characters who are interacting with each other time & again. The direction of the drama so far has been great & so is the writing especially the way the characters have been etched out. Everything at this stage is falling into its right place, that is why despite not offering something entirely new, Yeh Raha Dil still seems refreshing & enjoyable!

So, Zaki’s mother continued to support him because she being a mother can not do without her son. Zaki’s father is practical but when it comes to Zaki’s mother, she is emotional, that is why despite understanding her husband’s concerns, she is a bit more worried about what her son wants. Zaki’s parents do understand that just because Zaki is their only child, they allowed him to get away with everything & now that is something that is bothering them a bit more because Zaki has gotten used to the idea of getting what he wants by hook or by crook. Zaki knows that no matter what happens, his parents will never go against his wishes, that is why despite being away from his home, he is still being taken care of, emotionally because of his mother & financially because of his father. Even though at this stage, Zaki might seem a little immature & childish that is because his mother is assisting him in this emotional blackmailing drama due to which he is unable to understand his father’s perspective.

Hayat continued to pester Zaki & Zaki was so not happy with her. Even though Hayat may pose to be a strong & confident individual, which she actually is, but right now, just because she is alone that too in a new place without any contact with Salman in Pakistan, she really wants to rely on Zaki. Hayat thinks she can cute her way into Zaki’s space & he will fall for all the sweet-talk that she directed at him but just because Zaki is so preoccupied with the havoc that he has created in his father’s life, he is really not in a right state of mind to form a friendship with Hayat. Though it was nice to see that just when Hayat really wanted his phone to contact Salman, after resisting for a while, Zaki decided to help her because he could see that she was desperate.

I must say that entire food-poisoning scenario was so realistic & relate-able like usually when your environment changes & you step out of your comfort zone, it becomes hard for your body to adjust to these changes & it was pretty realistic that just because Hayat must’ve eaten something which she wasn’t used to, she got sick. Once again, just when Zaki was trying to play the hero in front of his lady-love by telling that his drama was paying off, Hayat decided to rely on him because she herself was scared & wanted someone by her side. I liked how this episode was a lot more situational & momently, like these sort of episodes don’t give you much to talk about‌ in the reviews because they solely rely on a lot of interaction & conversations between the characters & those can not be discussed or dissected but on the whole they allow you to have a great time while you’re tuned to them & that is why, all the conversations that happened between Hayat & Zaki were so interesting that I couldn’t stop smiling as I was having such a good time.

I enjoyed watching Nida in this episode too, like it was kind of sweet of her when she was trying to engage Zaki into a conversation asking him to share his feelings, thinking that he must be feeling homesick as she does understand that everything that Zaki is doing is because of her. Nida might be immature as well but at least when it comes to Zaki, she makes him happy & gives him the sort of attention that he wants. Her reaction when she felt that Zaki was with some girl was natural, she felt jealous, insecure & completely forgot that all the effort that Zaki was making was only because of her. Another sweet moment of this episode was when Zaki’s mother gets to know that Haroon sent Zaki a message asking him to contact her so that she can worry a little less for her son & later when she tells her husband what he means to her. I find Zaki’s parents interactions quite amusing, cute & very realistic, like they bicker one moment & the next they are trying to make each other understand what’s good for their son & what isn’t.

Overall, I had a great time watching this episode. I must say what I am loving about Yeh Raha Dil is how the characters have been elaborated like all of them seem so complete & have a personality of their own, which is a rarity in our dramas so it is something commendable. Yumna Zaidi definitely carried this episode on her shoulders & Ahmed Ali supported her perfectly because he was equally as good as her. I loved how effortless & flawless Hayat & Zaki’s interactions were, like the entire feel where Hayat was trying to be clingy while Zaki was trying to get rid of her was prevalent in all of their scenes, Yumna & Ahmed have really taken care of the mood of the scenarios through their acting & expressions & that is why it is turning out to be such an enjoyable drama. I can’t wait for the next episode already. Please share your thoughts about this episode of Yeh Raha Dil & yes, my apologies for a short & hurried review, just not too well & finding it hard to stay awake. ;)

Keep Supporting,
Cheers,
Zahra Mirza.

Sounds of Kolachi shares their experience at Lal Shahbaz’s shrine

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Sounds of Kolachi shares their experience at Lal Shahbaz’s shrine

The sounds of Kolachi along with Ali Gul Pir went to the shrine of Lal Shahbaz Qalandar recently to give a symbolic reply of peace and tolerance to the extremists and terrorists after the suicide bombing attack there.

The Express Tribune got into touch with Ahsan Bari, the Music Director at Sounds of Kolachi who had to say:

“Such is the magic of Lal’s teachings that every singer in the country has to sing Dama Dam Mast Qalandar during a concert to captivate the audience.”

Last week, two dahamaals took place at Lal’s shrine. One was the usual one by the locals and the visitors and one by Bari’s band.

“I visited Qalandar’s shrine a year ago and was actually overpowered by the aura I experienced there. I could only wonder that if Lal has this much power today then what would have been the scenario when he was alive and met the people in person,” expressed the musician.

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When asked about the reason behind terrorists attacking this peaceful place, he had to say:

“There has always been a dispute between different schools of thought as to what is the right way of connecting with God. These saints attract people to their shrines through their teachings and the mesmerising culture of Urs and that is what the terrorists don’t like.”

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Gul Muhammad has been playing Sarangi for 13 years added something profound and spiritual:

“There are two ragas in music – Behro and Mand – which if played can telltale the lives of Sufi saints and even the battle of Karbala.”

The urs of Lal that is his death anniversary is in Shaban which is just round the corner and we hope it passes peacefully and all kinds of groups showcase harmony.

 

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