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Khuda Mera Bhi Hai Episode 15 Review – Emotionally Overpowering

Khuda Mera Bhi Hai has been effective right from the beginning but now that Noor is all grown up, the emotional value of all the happenings has doubled. The story no longer focuses on Mahi and Zain’s relationship after Noor’s birth or about how Mahi is fighting with the world to make sure that Noor grows up to be a confident individual. The story now focuses entirely on Noor who has tons of questions in his mind, who feels disillusioned at times but on the whole he is a confident individual who couldn’t care less about what people say. Also, the manner in which he chose to ignore all those people in the office went to show that all the wonderful and positive people around him (not just Mahi but also his grandmother, Sanam, Mikael and even Babban Mian) had managed to give him the kind of love which gave him the courage and wisdom to focus on those things which truly mattered.

There were many scenes in this episode which were highly emotional mainly due to the fact that most of us naturally have been rooting for Noor and it was great watching him grow into a confident individual. Also, the way his relationship with everyone around him was shown was the most poignant part of this episode. The position he gave to Babbun Mian and Babbun Mian’s journey as a whole gives so many positive messages. Babbun is an example of a person who managed to reach this far not only because of his capabilities but also because of all those people who gave back all the love he gave them. Watching Zain disown his child completely once again by saying he had no children when he was talking to his friend went to show that he had not changed at all.

Khuda Mera Bhi Hai Episode 15 Review - Emotionally Overpowering

This episode however was not flawless. There was a big editing blunder in the previous episode due to which Sanam’s mother’s surgery in this episode and later her death seemed completely out of place. In the previous episode Zahir informed Sanam about her mother’s condition when Noor was 10 years old. He said that she needed the operation as soon as possible and she was to be moved to the hospital the next day but her surgery was shown in this episode, some 10 years or so later! I was wondering why Sanam’s mother’s condition was mentioned in the previous episode and in this episode we found out why but the timing was all wrong. This was how Zain saw Mahi and Noor after so many years, which was an interesting turn in the story but I can’t say the same about the timing. Apart from this, Arshi and Kashmala’s mother’s conversation was 10 year late as well! In the previous episode Arshi allowed Sanam to come to her house but that was 10 years earlier and Kashmala’s mother complained about it in this episode! The timeline in this episode was too confusing, there were also some things which happened too quickly, like Noor opening his restaurant. Also, some of Noor’s question weren’t very “mature”, they would have sounded fine coming from a 10 year old but not a grown up like him. I just hope Mahi’s character is not killed in the end because her mother’s concern for her health suggested she might have some chronic disease.

Even with all these flaws, this episode worked for me because I feel connected to the characters completely and also because all the actors in this play have been giving top-notch performances. The last scene of this episode seemed like a dream sequence which went to show that for a change Zain was holding himself accountable for not being able to fulfill his duties as a husband and a father. I can’t praise Furqan Qureshi enough for modifying his voice and gait to look more like someone who isn’t gender specific. Noor’s character is a very difficult one to translate on screen but he owns it completely.

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

Noor e Zindagi Review – The End!

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When a couple of episodes ago, Saleem seemed to come to his senses I wondered why the next episode was not the last one – until I watched it and realized he had not truly come to his senses. He had given up Gulshan but had not changed his ways entirely and was still short with Noor. I suppose heart attack zaroori tha and he finally was able to tell Noor what she meant to him. Man!

Twenty nine episodes of a drama which could have made much more of an impact in at least ten less episodes. The first ten or so episodes were nothing to write much about – literally- which is why I only began reviewing it after those episodes. While the episodes that followed were interesting, entry of Gulshan and the whole dragged out affair were anything but.

I am not sure whether the original story was dragged out in such a way or the director chose to, either way even though I enjoyed the drama at times, most of the time I found it hard to sit through. Jibran Syed and Ayesha Khan act really well which is probably why I continued watching. Whether it is because it is a Geo production, actually scratch that because not all Geo productions have this feel, but even when I watched an episode on TV, it did not have a pleasing effect.

Noor e Zindagi Review - The End!

I was drawn to Serwat Nazir’s stories after I watched Socha Na Tha – until that went haywire too – and also of course, Besharam. Even though those of us who are die hard romantics may like to see the husband appreciating and falling in love with his wife, I am finding it a bit tedious to have to see in one too many drama how he goes totally astray and then returns to a forgiving wife. While the last episode kept focusing on how Noor would have urged her daughter to make her marriage work, I am not sure being the sacrificial lamb is always the best step forward. Anyway, to each his own.

Would I recommend this drama to anyone? Only if they were prepared to fast forward quite a few scenes, (read episodes) and if they did not know the end and wondered if Noor and Saleem live happily ever after. What did you all think of this drama? Would love to hear your thoughts – sola aanay sachh! 

Kunwal Javid

Tapmad: Pakistan’s First Mobile TV App

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The launch ceremony of ‘Tapmad TV’ was held last night at the Alliance Francaise, Karachi and was hosted by Ayesha Omar. It was a star studded event, was attended by many prominent personalities in the technology and media industry like Mahira Khan, Sara Haider and many others. Tapmad is Pakistan’s first Mobile TV app and is expected to revolutionize the entertainment sector in our country by bringing it within your fingertips!

Speaking on the occasion, the Founder and CEO of Tapmad TV Mr. Yasir Pasha said, “2017 will be the year of mobile entertainment in Pakistan. After doing some research on my own I came across this interesting fact that after sleeping and working, the third-most popular activity amongst people from around the world is watching movies and videos. With more than fifteen million hours of video content being consumed in the last three months and currently engaging more than one million users, I expect Tapmad TV to lead that change.”

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Mr Pasha announced that every single developer and team member involved with Tapmad TV hailed from Pakistan! He also revealed that Tapmad is going to be the official streaming partner of Quetta Gladiators in HBL PSL 2017.

“So far, people have consumed over 1 million minutes of content on Tapmad TV’s web and app together!” said The CEO of Tapmad.

Available on the web and as an app, Tapmad TV has a collection of 140 local and international channels, as well as a video-on-demand section which contains Pakistani, Indian and English dramas and Bollywood films. Yasir further added, “The app also works as a DVR, and content can be recorded and downloaded to be watched within 7 days. ”

Hareem Farooq’s Upcoming Film ‘Parchi’

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Drama Sanam’s Aila, Hareem Farooq has an interesting project in hands. The actress who produced the romantic comedy film Jannan and was seen in Dobara Phir Se, is now all set to appear as the lead actor and producer of another romantic-comedy flick ‘Parchi’.

Parchi will be Hareem’s third project as a producer. The film will also be produced by Ali Kazmi. Parchi will be directed by Azfar Jafri, the director of Jannan. The film’s script has been penned by Shafqat Khan.

Speaking to Images Imran gave us a few deets about the upcoming venture titled Parchi.

“Parchi is a situational comedy, it’s in pre-production phase at the moment. The director is Azfar Jafri, who also directed Janaan . I am producing it along with Hareem,” he said.

So far Hareem Farooq and Janaan co-stars Ali Rehman and Usman Mukhtar have been confirmed as the leads. However, the film is in need of two more lead actors who have yet to be finalised. “We are currently holding auditions. Let’s see, I think in the next ten days we’ll have something confirmed.”

Audition for #parchi in progress ?

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Imran explains that the focus is on making the film lighthearted and although the title is somewhat a giveaway, “he can’t disclose much about Parchi.”

“Since it’s a comedy film, we have tried to touch the topic of the film without any serious undertones, so that people can understand it more and have fun with it.”

He explained, “In the end cinema is all about escapism. It’s all about entertainment, there is so much tension in our homes that we’re hoping people will come to watch the film and have some fun before heading home.”

“For the music we’re planning something big. We had a song or two in Janaan which were pretty good but the rest I personally wasn’t very happy with. This time I’m trying my level best to ensure there’s not a single song that I’m at least unhappy with. So we’re working on that.”

“We’re trying to incorporate a lot of things that have not been done before and are also rather difficult. I can’t disclose them yet because we don’t even know if we can pull them off. But let’s see.”

Parchi will be shot in Pakistan and though it’s a comedy feature, “the content will have a serious and deeper meaning,” according to Imran.

Ali Azmat & Natasha Baig’s Upcoming Music Video

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The renowned musician Ali Azmat has teamed up with the latest singing sensation Natasha Baig for their upcoming music video. Natasha’s song in collaboration with Mai Dhai released recently and we must say we were impressed and fell in love with every bit of it. Natasha shared a picture with Ali Azmat while giving a hint about their upcoming music video.

Oh wait! What am I doing with Ali Azmat? O.o #topsecret #starstruck #amIdreaming? ?

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HIP got in touch with Natasha and this what she has to share:

“We are working on a song together, but that’s all I can reveal for now,” she said. “You will find out what’s cooking soon, but for now, my lips are sealed.” When asked how she feels about working with Ali Azmat, the talented singer said, “I was so happy and it was my dream to sing with Ali Azmat.”

She further shared, “When I went to the studio, I was told he will talk about the song with me. So I was scared about what he might say or whether he will be critical. But he was a sweetheart and encouraged me a lot. After meeting him, I know exactly why people call him a Rockstar.”

Kalki Koechlin Hopes The Indo-Pak Film Releases In Both Countries

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Bollywood actress Kalki Koechlin and award wining Pakistani filmmaker Sabiha Sumar have collaborated for an upcoming documentary film ‘Azmaish’ which is about the search by two women. Kalki and Sabiha, go on an extraordinary journey across Pakistan and India to understand why people in their countries are turning to religious extremism for answers. Many films have created rift between the neighbor countries but the females are trying to maintain peace through their documentary.

Azmaish is Kalki’s first Indo-Pak film and she is all set for the promotions despite all the controversy and tension between the two countries.

In a live Facebook session, Kalki answered the questions of what could be her prospective sources of funds and also revealed more about her upcoming project which is an Indo-Pak collaboration. She clarified that the documentary looks at the two countries outside the context of conflict and rather focuses on what the common man on the street actually thinks about the relations between the two countries instead of how the relationship has been projected by the media and the political forces.

She added that “mixing arts with politics is dangerous and it’s important that art and culture remain the voice of the minority.” Talking about her trip she admits that “she was surprised to see that Pakistan is still a largely agricultural society with feudal landlords owning and running entire villages. When Sumar came to Mumbai, Kalki took her around the city in local trains and on Holi they visited some slums before travelling to Haryana.”

The Indo-Pak film will be released in Germany first as it is co-produced by a German channel and then will be released in India. Kalki finally added that if the movie would not be shown in Pakistan then the last resort for Pakistani’s would be watching it through the internet.

“Pakistani Films Are My Priority,” said Mahira Khan

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The leading lady Mahira Khan who recently made her Bollywood Debut with Raees has managed to rule the hearts yet again with her beauty. Her film Raees has not released in Pakistan until now but is expected to hit the locals screens on February 3rd. Mahira has time and again expressed grief over the situations between the neighbor countries since she couldn’t promote her dream debut nor it is released in Pakistan.

Deccan Chronicle got in touch with the Diva and she had a lot to reveal.

She said that her Pakistani fans were also upset by the situation. Mahira Khan said that ‘Raees’ had gained recognition around the world including India.

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“I am the first Pakistani actress who got the opportunity to work with Shah Rukh Khan as the main lead. But I feel that my success and fame has come under the evil eye due to which my film has not been able to release in Pakistan,” she added.

However, Mahira Khan says that she was not disappointed as according to reports Indian films will be permitted to screen in the cinemas.

“It is a good sign that the exhibition of Bollywood films is being reopened in the country,” said the actress.

To a question she said: “Pakistani films are my priority however; I had never compromise on the role. I will work in films based on quality productions and significant characters.”

Teefa In Trouble: Maya Ali Signs Her First Film

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The popular girl of Pakistan’s entertainment, Maya Ali, is ruling the industry like a boss. She is surely an integral part of drama industry as she has done many highly acclaimed dramas. And the girl is now all set to mark her debut in Pakistani cinema.

Maya Ali has signed her fist Pakistani film ‘Teefa In Trouble’, opposite Ali Zafar. This is surely going to be her dream debut since she’ll be seen opposite the leading star Ali Zafar. It was Ali who first announced the name of the film and now both the leads are sharing this latest news with their fans.

The highly anticipated film ‘Teefa in trouble’ is directed by Ahsan Rahim and will go on floors soon.

Arshad Khan Is Set To Attend Fashion Shows Overseas

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The social media sensation Arshad Khan is never away from the limelight and is getting a good amount of work. Just when we heard news of him bidding adieu to showbiz, he didn’t took long to discard all the rumors and cleared that he will be continuing his career.

It hasn’t been long since Arshad joined the industry but he has managed to earn a name for himself. He will soon start the shooting of his upcoming film Kabeer in which he will be seen essaying a supporting role, but before that he’s set to go overseas for a fashion event.

Arshad’s manager Rizwan Kazmi told The Express Tribune, “Arshad is getting good modelling opportunities abroad. He will be attending two big fashion events in Canada and the UK.” He said Arshad would be heading to the UK next month and Canada later in July.

He further revealed that Arshad will not do any movie after this and his family is quite supportive now.

“Arshad will just model from now on. He is not interested in films. Khan’s family is really supporting him now because he is taking care of their needs. He still has the money he earned from his first projects including Muskan Jay’s Beparwai,” Rizwan said.

Imran Abbas’ Doppelganger!

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There’s a popular saying that there are seven people who look exactly like you! And with these recent cases, it’s turning out to be quite believable. After Ranveer Singh’s look-alike, now we have Iftal Khan and guess who he looks like?

The nation is crushing over Itfal who bears an uncanny resemblance to Imran Abbas and has become the latest talk of the town. There’s not much we know about the guy but his pictures have been doing rounds on social media from quite sometime now.

Seems like it is the ‘rise of the lookalikes’

Just in – Shaggy To Perform At PSL’s Opening Ceremony

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The famous American singer, Orville Richard Burrell, famously known as Shaggy will be performing at the opening ceremony of the Pakistan Super League 2017. We already know that the opening ceremony will be hosted by Fahad Mustafa and singers like Ali Zafar and Shehzad Roy will be seen rocking the day, but the event now sounds like a even more big deal with this latest entry of an amazing singer who is set to make it even more grand.

The star studded event will kickoff on February 9 in Dubai International stadium. The opening ceremony will include a breath taking fireworks display, and a top-act by the Flying Drummers. Besides performances from the singers, the captains, officials, owners and squad members of all five franchises will also be welcomed on the field followed by an inaugural match between defending champions Islamabad United and Peshawar Zalmi.

In a video, Shaggy says “I will be performing in Dubai at the HBL PSL opening ceremony. I request you all to come and sing some of your favourite Shaggy numbers with me.”

Sang e Marmar Episode 22 Review – New Beginnings!

Another beautiful episode of Sang e Marmar. While watching this episode tonight, I was thinking about how Sang e Marmar has unfolded to be a complete journey that we have covered. I was thinking about the the moment from where it all began. It’s like we have seen a growth in the characters, their lives, their understanding, sensibility & maturity, which makes it such a wholesome experience. What’s amazing about Sang e Marmar & its story is that the writer still has so much left to show to us, that is why every episode brings a lot of surprises & even at this stage, we’re left guessing about what is yet to come. I believe the unpredictability has been the X-factor of Sang e Marmar & for that, once again, the writer & the director deserve a standing ovation for bringing a story so unique, so convincingly to us!

This episode focused more on how everyone got back to their normal lives & decided to fend for themselves. It started from Pari, it is good to see that she is quite farsighted & even though she may be stronger, she knows her weaknesses too. Pari is well aware of the fact that where she can not trust everyone easily, she has to at least depend on a few people around her to take care of Saif ur Rehman’s business for her & her child that is yet to come. Pari is thinking way ahead of time & thinks she needs to establish a battlefield to hand over to her son when he will reach that age where he’ll be able to avenge his father’s death, that is why she has started making a move. Shareefullah & Baroo Kaka accepted Pari’s offer & decided to help her with the business. I know it is such a random thing but I loved seeing the warmth & sincerity that everyone has to offer at this stage. Baroo Kaka is still loyal to Saif ur Rehman & Shareefullah is being sincere with Pari for the sake of the job that has been offered to him.

I had a great time watching Shareefullah, Durkhane & their mother’s conversations too because for some reason their chemistry made them look so genuine & truthful, like families usually are. I love how their mother always has an opinion & how she never fails in guiding her children. Even though she has been a supporting character but like all the other characters, she has emerged to be a very strong character too with a lot of screen presence because every time she embraces the screen, she automatically grabs my attention & I actually look forward to what she has to say. The way she sympathizes with Shireen, the way she understands what Durkhane is going through & this time around, the way she understood what Shareefullah was trying to say – she is such a perfect depiction of what mothers are like; dynamic, kind, authoritative & well-wishers. Also, I know it is amusing but I always find myself laughing whenever she speaks about Durkhane’s mother in law’s death, that too with so much of certainty thinking that having no mother in law would guarantee her daughter a peaceful & happy life.

Finally, Shameem decided to voice her thoughts on the matter of Riba. Even Shameem knows that everything that has happened is because Baraan Khan passed on a curse to his son Gulistan & Gulistan ended up passing that on to his all his sons, even though this was the first time that he actually handed it over to Aurang, but that curse ended up taking the lives of two of her sons too. Shameem tried to put things into perspective because she knows that she can not afford to lose more, she can not afford to lose Aurang too. Shameem, like an obedient wife doesn’t blame Gulistan for anything, but does understand that following the footsteps of his father brought him & his entire family to this stage where they are now mourning the deaths of Gohar & Safiullah. It was totally expected that Aurang will take the charge of everything that Gulistan has handed over to him, but he will form new rules & he will do everything based on the principles totally different to what Baraan & Gulistan set for themselves. Aurang could see how afraid his mother was & not only that, he even understood that the root cause of all the problems that his family has faced was Riba that is why he decided to put a lid on it. The scene where Aurang takes all the documents & burns them ended up becoming my favorite scene of this episode because it marked the new beginning. Another thing worth mentioning is that Gulistan Khan, who always took pride in what he has established through his business, stood there like a spectator, seeing Aurang taking full control, which showed that when Gulistan requested his son to succeed him & when he requested Aurang to set him free, he meant it & that is why, now when Aurang finally decided to take an action, Gulistan didn’t stop him at all. The way Gulistan Khan hugged Aurang went to show that he was not only happy, he was satisfied with the decision that Aurang made & was completely confident that his son won’t put him down. The hug portrayed the respect Gulistan as a father had for Aurang, his son!

On & off I have felt some sympathy for Pari but the way she once again spewed venom against Shireen just because she found out that Saif ur Rehman made his sister entitled to some of his property made me loathe her character completely & convinced me that she is not someone to be sympathized with. The fact that she has been a negative character is not disturbing, but what’s disturbing is that she is well aware of the fact that it was Durkhane who had an affair with Gohar, but still she chooses to malign Shireen’s name. Pari has gotten rid of Shireen based on these lies, she kept her husband in the dark till he was alive & even now when that thing should be done & dusted, she doesn’t even bat an eyelid before bringing that lie up once again, it’s like she is going to benefit herself from that lie as much as she can without even thinking twice. To be honest, at this stage, I really want to see Pari losing everything that she is trying hard to hold onto because she actually deserves it.

Ah!!! I so fell for the trick thinking Durkhane will actually reveal the truth but it ended up being a thought that just crossed her mind. Durkhane knows that the consequences can be grave but she is slowly & steadily preparing herself for it & even though she hasn’t come to that point, just the fact that she is thinking on those lines is relieving because it shows that eventually she will bring herself to say the truth about how Shireen was & has been innocent right from the beginning. It was sad to see that Shareefullah chose to believe Pari, whereas just a few moments ago he told his mother how he was interested in getting married to Shireen. Even though I don’t want to see Shireen getting married to Shareefullah, but what I want to see is Durkhane taking complete responsibility of what she has done!

Accha jee, looks like Torah Khan is now interested in the property & the land that Gulistan Khan has because he believes his father earned it. I am sure there’s a lot to be revealed about that aspect too but at the moment, it was good to see Gulistan & Torah sharing a laugh & having a light hearted conversation where Torah was being teased by Gulistan. Aurang & Palwasha’s scene was sweet but hmmm, what seemed sweeter was the preview where Gulistan Khan asks Shireen if she’d get married to Aurang. :D I so hope the director doesn’t trick us again & it happens to be an actual scene, an actual conversation & a genuinely asked question!

I loved watching this episode like all the previous episodes of Sang e Marmar. It was light-hearted but it most certainly had the essence of what this story is about. Looks like we’re past the stage of depression & now everything is shaping itself up & for the better. I remember just a few episodes ago I had so many questions in my mind & now most of them have been answered so I am definitely looking forward to the remaining questions to be answered too which I am sure will be covered. It is absolutely amazing how the writer & the director turn everything into a riddle & then solve themselves up for the viewers. It is amazing how Aurang who was always in the background while still being an important part of the family has now come to the forefront & has actually emerged as a savior of his family. I am happy with the progress Aurang has made but I’ll become a lot happier when he will agree to get married to Shireen. Sherbano was missing from this episode but I am sure no one missed her. I actually miss Bulbul Khan, I am sure he still has something left to offer & just one confession of his might change the dynamics once again. At this stage, I don’t even want to predict or make speculations because the writer & the director have always been ahead of us & I am sure they have that settled as well, so yep, not thinking much, but just looking forward to what is yet to come. All the actors acted brilliantly in this episode & like always the dialogues, the direction & the way this episode was written, everything was on-fleek. Kaif Ghaznavi makes her scenes a treat to watch & the way she has convinced us all to loath Pari’s character is her success as an actor. I loved the acting of the actresses who are playing the characters of Durkhane & Durkhane’s mother too. Can’t wait for the next episode already. Please share your thoughts about this beautiful episode of Sang e Marmar.

Keep Supporting,
Cheers,
Zahra Mirza.

Dukhtar Becomes The First Pakistani Film To Release In Japan

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The revival of Pakistani cinema was the best turn of events in the industry as the cinema produced many meaty films which managed to shake the whole entertainment fraternity. Earlier Mah-e-Mir was screened at Jaipur film festival and there were all praises for it and now the thriller drama ‘Dukhtar’ is set to hit the cinemas in Japan.

Dukhtar was earlier screened at 2014 Toronto International Film Festival, and was selected as Pakistan’s Official entry in the category Best Foreign Language Film for the Oscars but did not received a nomination. However, It’s a proud moment for the whole nation since the film which released two years back in Pakistan, will now be screened in Japan.

Ali Zafar’s Tu Hi Hai Is Finally Out

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Sonia Music India finally released Ali Zafar’s Tu Hi Hai, which was earlier removed from Dear Zindagi and was dubbed by an Indian singer instead. The songs Ali crooned for the film were dubbed by hit singer Arijit Singh since Sony Music wanted a safe release for the songs as the tensions between the countries were at their peak.

The song which released on January 20, is a soothing to the ears and Ali’s voice is commendable but what did not went well with him was, that the credit of the song was given to Arijit Singh, instead of him.

Ali Zafar's Tu Hi Hai Is Finally Out

Ali then requested Sony Music India to change the details since they aren’t correct, we hope that this was a mere mistake and not another safe move by Sony, because he’s an artist and deserves the credit.

Hritik Roshan’s Kaabil To Hit Pakistani Cinemas Soon, while the future of Raees is still uncertain

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Pakistani cinema owners had lifted the ban on Indian films a while back but new film’s couldn’t release in Pakistan due to NOC issues. Pm Nawaz Sharif had recently formed a committee to clear at least 2-3 Indian films a month and latest reports suggest that Hritik Roshan’s Kaabil will hit Pakistani cinemas tomorrow(January 27) and if there’s any kind of delay it might be pushed to this Saturday but will certainly release over the weekend.

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Mahira Khan’s Raees and Hritik Roshan’s Kaabil, released internationally on January 25. Bollywood films will now finally start screening in Pakistan but the future of Raees is still uncertain. There is no confirmation regarding the release date but the news doing rounds is that it might release on February 3rd, 2017.

Well, this is a sort of disappoint for Mahira’s fans since the release of the film is delayed due to some unannounced reasons but the hopes are still set high to see the diva on our local screens. Mahira doesn’t has a lot of screen presence in the film but has a meaty role which she manages to pull off pretty nicely.

Missed the review of Raees? Read it here at Reviewit.pk.

Pemra Bans Amir Liaquat

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Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (Pemra) has banned talk show host Amir Liaquat and his show ‘Aisay Nahi Chalay Ga’ on BOL News.

According to PEMRA, Amir Liaquat shall not host any programme or appear on any TV in any manner, including (but not limited to) as a guest, analyst, reporter, actor, in audio, video beeper, promo/advertisement of his programme or in person, in any manner whatsoever, on BOL News with an immediate effect.

The Pemra statement further stated if Liaquat “continues to abuse freedom of speech and violates the Pemra Code of Conduct 2015, Pemra Ordinance 2002, and Rules and Regulations on any other TV channel(s), the authority shall invoke Section 27 of Pemra Ordinance 2002 against that TV channel.”

The notification forbade Amir Liaquat from declaring anyone kaafir or ghaddar as according to the constitution of Pakistan, the right to do that exists only with the Superior Judiciary or the Parliament.

The ban came after social activist Jibran Nasir filed an official complaint with the Pemra against TV anchor for ‘maligning’ him. Pemra took the decision of banning Amir after ‘monitoring’ him for several weeks. “During several weeks it has been monitored that Amir Liaquat host of the programme Aisay Nahi Chalay Ga, in the episodes broadcast on BOL News from January 2, 2017 to January 24, 2017, has willfully and repeatedly made statements and allegations which tantamount to hate speech, derogatory remarks, incitement to violence against citizens and casting accusation of being anti-state and anti-Islam, on various individuals.”

Nausheen Dadabhoy’s Film Makes It To The Oscars

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Pakistan woman are set to make their country proud with various internationally recognized achievements. Sharmeen Obaid, the laby behind some empowering films has brought two Oscars home and now another filmmaker has made us proud by making it to the Oscars.

Pakistani american cinematographer Nausheen Dadabhoy’s film ‘La Femme et Le TVG’ has been nominated for the category of Live Action Short Film. Nausheen took to Facebook to share the news.

Nausheen’s film is about a lonely woman and a TGV train driver has will pull your emotional string since it’s extremely touching. She has truly made Pakistan proud with her recent achievement.

Raees In Review – Mahira Khan Makes Her Presence Felt

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Raees cast: Shah Rukh Khan, Mahira Khan, Nawazuddin Siddique and Mohammad Zeeshan Ayyub

Director: Rahul Dholakia

Producer: Shah Rukh Khan, Farhan Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani

Raees is anything but a movie with an unpredictable plot. It is set in the 80’s in Gujarat, India and takes you back to Shah Rukh Khan’s anti-hero days but this time around as a kind-hearted criminal. The movie marks Mahira Khan’s Bollywood debut. So keeping spoilers to a minimum, let’s begin.

It’s a story of a guy named ‘Raees’, who since his childhood dreams to set his own empire and works for it as he does everything illegal to gain power. He has a best friend cum assistant who supports him the whole time. Aasiya(Mahira Khan) is Raees’ love interest and later wife and doesn’t has much to do with his business. Majumdar(Nawazuddin Siddique), the fierce cop is on hunt to finish crime and punish Raees, their chor-police relationship is extremely engrossing. So, the clever bootlegger ‘Raees’, faces trouble as a brave cop starts chasing him.

Raees is a typical adrenaline-filled, action packed Bollywood masala movie, but there were many times when the movie felt a bit drawn out but amazing performances carried it towards the end. The movie had a predictable story line but the first half was pretty much engaging and our hero was all set on his journey to rule the liquor business. The second half was all about Raees helping others. The story then fell flat, was stretched and the reason was the lack of depth in the script which pretty much sums it all. Shah Rukh Khan’s performance was applaudable as he knew exactly what to do and carried the movie well, with his realistic acting. Nawazudin Sidiqui here, deserves a special mention because he actually shined with his commendable acting in small bits here and there.

How do you not root for Mahira Khan in her Bollywood debut? Aasiya, the wife of Raees unfortunately, did not had a lot of screen time. Mahira’s scenes were restricted to some emotional moments and songs, but she did made her presence felt. She stunned as Aasiya but at one hand she seemed confident and on the other hand her dialogue delivery seemed cringe worthy. Raees wouldn’t conclude as Mahira’s best performance till date but she managed to pull off her part pretty well. She might have shown more of her persona magic if provided with some good screen time. And well as expected, she shared a crackling chemistry with SRK which will make you fall for them.

Raees overall is a blend of romance, crime and politics but is an average movie. It is a kind of tale which is the same old beaten to bits one. The direction and dialogues were quite average with an ordinary script and an expected music with only two praise worthy songs. However, production elements were good and be it cinematography or background score, it was all satisfactory.

There were some other good parts too since the action was exhilarating and SRK carried those over sized spectacles pretty impressively too. All the actors have done a good job but the movie doesn’t has much beyond that. Raees is certainly a one time watch and a must watch for all the SRK and Mahira fans out there.

Rating: 3/5

Blunder(Spoilers alert): The timeline of the movie was a bit unclear as there was a leap of one year right after Aasiyah’s pregnancy news. Surprisingly, there was no baby around even after a year and Aasiya and Raees were acting normal but suddenly during ‘O Zalima’, Raees is shown naming their baby(no clue to how the baby suddenly arrived and that too after a year or so). He further throws parties for having a baby boy which left me wondering to what exactly went wrong, as the editing there was a total mishap.

Rimsha Butt

Choti Si Zindagi Episodes 14-16 Review – Shehr Ki Hawa!

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My heart aches for Ameena. She has had quite a bit of growing up to do and to be very fair, she has taken it all in her stride. To see Urwah and Saiqa not let any opportunity slip by to belittle her is quite upsetting. Seeing that things on the Saiqa front were getting out of control, Urwah’s father did the sensible thing and made sure Ameena go where she belongs – with her husband. You would think Saiqa would back off learning Urwah is married and initially that was the feeling I got but jitna it irritates me itna he the desperate females are in abundance in our dramas. I am not even sure why Saiqa and Urwah keep acting like a great injustice has been done to him by being married to Ameena, for she may be less educated but she is a pretty, pleasant natured, simple young woman and well, Urwah is no suave, suited booted gentleman himself – so please get over this ‘injustice’ already!

Since the beginning I have wanted to like Urwah and on the most part I have. I did express my thoughts a few reviews ago and was told to cut Urwah some slack – and I backtracked, lol but I can not justify his callous behaviour when it came to keeping Ameena hungry when he very proudly announced that he had already eaten his dinner from outside. Then his bechara attitude at not having had any breakfast and wolfing it down at Saiqa’s without having a moment of hesitation or ponder over how Ameena is going to be hungry all day. And then the tantrums over aloo. I am quite an aloo lover myself sooooo – I can not relate to his tantrums at all! But seriously, yes yes stomach is the way to a man’s heart and all that but how about the man give a thought to his wife’s stomach too and okay, if we are to focus only on his stomach then how about trying to provide the essentials for his wife to be able to whip up his meals!

Uggh, moving on from stomachs, I did have mixed feelings over the past couple of episodes when Urwah and Ameena go shopping for household items. It is sad how he puts her down and does not recognize anything she does, such as when she made tea when he was studying and she saw he was tired. It was actually upsetting to see the look on Ameena’s face. I loved what Ameena said about how Urwah seems to possess lots of knowledge about Saiqa but can not even remember how much education his own wife has. When the neighbours showed up and explained that there was no sharam in being married, I thought that might turn things around but alas.

Sohail seems to read my mind. He really does hit the nail on the head time and again in his judgement over Urwah’s thoughts. What he said to Urwah about not being able to see his wife’s good qualities because he could not see anything past Azra was so on point. And Azra! Seems like she was thrilled to hear that Urwah is not happy in his marriage and something tells me she is about to return. Ameena has found out about Azra’s existence and her revelation that she knew of her importance in Urwah’s life did not have any impact until she played the Taaya and Taayi Ami card. Urwah was actually nicer to Ameena when he went back home but here, in the city he has been nothing but cold and insulting. They say ‘shehr ki hawa lag gayi’ and that saying has never made more sense to me than now. With Saiqa swarming round and Azra’s seemingly inevitable return, seems like Ameena needs one of those toddler leashes to keep Urwah on track!

I like Serwat Nazir – or at least I thought I did. But watching another drama penned by her, Noor e Zindagi where the husband does not realize his wife is a gem and is attracted towards another woman only for him to realise later how wrong he was – is bearable in one drama. I would find it a bit much to sit through a similar situation in this one but it does seem that this is how things will move forward – and I do hope I am wrong. I believe Iqra Aziz has made Ameena actually sweet and adorable, her expressions of happiness, hurt, the blue chappals all add to make us feel who Ameena is and I can not help begin to dislike Urwah a bit now, for being immature or embarrassed about marriage is one thing, to be consistently mean and insulting is another. Will Ameena finally have enough and go back which is when Urwah realises how used to her he had become? Will he let Azra come sweep him off his feet (snicker) and then realise what a mismatch they are and return to a forgiving Ameena? Jo bhi ho, please spare me the (extra) desperate women and bring on the relationship between Ameena and Urwah developing. What did you all think of these episodes? Would love to hear your thoughts.

Kunwal Javid

Raasta, release date announced

Raasta (راستہ) is a film featuring the famous media person old Sahir Lodhi as director, producer, writer and main hero. 48 year old Sahir Lodhi has worked as a host, actor, RJ on television and dramas and is now appearing on big screen. It is the first film of Sahir Lodhi in each aspect 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.

The release date of Raasta is now confirmed in a press conference in Karachi last week. It will release on the Republic Day of Pakistan on Friday 23rd March 2017.

Apart from Sahir Lodhi, Aijaz Aslam is also appearing in an important role in the film. Naveed Raza is playing the villain. Model Abeer Raza is playing the female lead, while another model Saima Azhar has a special appearance in this film. The film also includes an item song shot on Mathira. Familiar names of films Sana Fakhir and Shamoon Abbassi are also part of Raasta.

The film is mostly shot in Karachi and Makran division.

Video of the song Dil Faqeer (دل فقیر) from the film is also released. Rahat Fateh Ali Khan provided the vocals for this song. The melodious song featuring Sahir Lodhi and Abeer Rizvi is shot at the scenic locations of Makran division, Balochistan.

 

 

Film: Raasta (راستہ)
Release Date: 23 March 2017
Genre: Action Thriller
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
Written by: Shahid Naqvi and Sahir Lodhi
Story Screenplay and Dialogue by: Sahir Loadhi
Directed by Saqib Siddiqui and Sahir Lodhi
Produced by: Moidul Hassan, Sahir Lodhi, Dr. Faisal Zia
Media Partner: Tv One
Distributor: Distribution Club (DC)
Production House: A SAMS Company and HOM Production film with Sahir Lodhi Films
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RaastaTheMovie
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxdzfOn_Jkjgve12dQJxUJQ
Website:

 

Raasta, release date announced

Raasta, release date announced

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Moray Saiyaan Episode 12 Review – Repetitive & Boring!

Ohkay so, this episode of Moray Saiyaan was once again quite slow & to be honest, this was the first time when I tried to cut short most of the scenes & conversations by forwarding them because everything was way too repetitive & boring. I think the worst mistake the director has done so far is slowing down the pace of this drama because it doesn’t have much happening in it in the first place, so in dramas like these, the best way to keep the interest of the viewers alive is to maintain the pace but it has slowed down so much that nothing is looking interesting at this stage. All the tracks have become way too one-dimensional & there isn’t much happening!

I liked Nimra’s approach, at first, seeing her forlorn face did put me off but she redeemed herself when she announced that she will be going abroad to pursue her sports career. Nimra is the only one who is acts like a sane & normal person in this family of paranoid & egoistic people. She is going through a heart break & she knew that she had to do something in order to overcome everything. At least Nimra knows, that if she will continue to live in a toxic company of her mother, she will never be able to deal with her pain. I have no idea how long it will take Zakia to understand that Nimra made the right decision & she was entitled to do that. Zakia thinks Nimra has disappointed her by not getting married, but it is so good to see that Nimra had & has a life apart from marriage & now she is ready to work on it. Zakia is someone who herself has had a disastrous married life, so not sure what makes her think that getting married to a guy like Ghaziyan who didn’t love Nimra would’ve guaranteed her a lifelong happiness.

To be honest, I am getting tired of seeing everyone being so paranoid & egoistic in this drama. Zakia, Kabeer, Waris, to some extent Zubaria, Zubaria’s Bhabhi, Anas & now Jamshed? When I started watching this drama, I was promised by the writer that this was going to be a ‘light-hearted entertainment’ but sorry, as the episodes are passing by, everyone is looking like an angry bird to me. Jamshed’s concerns are right but when he has already has a conversation about how things unfolded on the day of Zubaria’s Nikkah, then there is no need for him to make weird faces inspired by his wife, every time he sees Ghaziyan or Zubaria.

Yes, I agree, the track & the characters of Ghaziyan & Zubaria are the main reason why I tune to this drama but sadly, nothing’s happening in their lives too, also sadly they both get such limited screen-time, most of which is filled with Zubaria throwing tantrums at Ghaziyan & Ghaziyan trying to prove his love & himself to his wife, which once again is getting a little tedious & repetitive to watch. In the beginning, when I saw Zubaria smiling at Ghaziyan’s phone call, I thought we’d see some meaningful conversations happening between them but once again, first half of their dialogues were filled with how Zubaria was tired of Ghaziyan’s immaturity & the second half was filled with how she was getting late & how she needed a taxi. Can we move on please?

I find it funny that the writer & the director took 12 episodes to reveal that Altamash is a free-bird, whereas he seemed like a very mature & groomed person, who was quite responsible, but hearing Kabeer say that he doesn’t value his relationships was a shocker. All this while, I thought he was attending some medical conference outside Pakistan & would be returning but to hear Kabeer say all these things made no sense & actually made me laugh. It is actually quite amusing that 99.99% of the characters are fillers in this drama & sadly, they consume 99.99% of the screen time which is making it a little boring to tune to. I am sure the way Anas didn’t contribute much to the story, Altamash doesn’t have a pandora box of contribution either, so at this stage, I am not even looking forward to what his character has to offer!

I really think ARY should give Moray Saiyaan an App Ke Liye treatment & they should start airing it twice a week because that would help with the pace & move the story forward quickly. Hope Anas is having a time of his life at his honeymoon, lol, so much of curiosity was built over nothing. Kabeer-Gul Zeb, Waris-Zakia, Zakia-Nimra, Ghaziyan-Zubaria – all these conversations were just so repetitive like it made me feel that I could watch this episode on mute & would still understand what they would be talking about because they have nothing else or new to talk about. Yes, the dialogue about Altamash was something new but definitely not good! The preview of the next episode didn’t entice me enough because seems like Zubaria is going to put the ball in Zakia’s court & will pledge to spend her entire life on Zakia’s mercy. Zakia is someone who gave up on her husband & till date spews venom against him, so I guess we all should congratulate Zubaria for dropping kulhaari on her feet & also for winning herself a life-long-distance relationship with Ghaziyan. Please share your thoughts about this slowest episode of Moray Saiyaan!

Keep Supporting,
Cheers,
Zahra Mirza.

Shehrnaz Episode 13 Review – Monotonous And Annoying!

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The story took a predictable and unexciting turn with this episode. Sherry’s track was one of the weakest links of this drama because of number of reasons and now that he is back in Shehrnaz’s life. I am certain that many viewers like me have absolutely no reason to look forward to what this track has to offer. Shehrnaz’s professional life has been covered so recklessly so far therefore there is no hope that a confrontation with Sherry will get her back on track, it will be closure and she will eventually focus on her career more than her love life. Even if she forgets Sherry, she still has to get over KK!

There were a lot of scenes in this episode which were highly repetitive. There was absolutely nothing new about Sara and Sherry’s track and the way Sherry found out how much Shehrnaz had accomplished wasn’t the least bit convincing. Although the viewers never really saw how Shehrnaz climbed the ladder of success but everything we have seen till now suggests that she is now among one of the top stars. Even though Sherry was out of country but there were many ways in which he could have found out that Shehrnaz was a famous celebrity now. He could have come across an interview, a piece of news or anything regarding Shehrnaz on social media and let’s not forget that both Sherry and Sara are from the same university as Shehrnaz so they must have been in touch with at least one of their friends back in Pakistan who could have told them what was going on in Shehrnaz’s life. Even Hina or any of the family members never mentioned to him just how famous Shehrnaz was since all of them knew her. The shock factor was quite forced and the manner in which he found out was even more so!

Shehrnaz Episode 13 Review - Monotonous And Annoying!

Although Aly Khan And Ayeza Khan have great on screen chemistry and both of them are brilliant actors but their track is just as plain as all the other tracks in the story right now. Also, just like all the other tracks in the story, their story too is going around in circles. The roothna manana and especially Shehrnaz’s rona dhona is getting way too monotonous and annoying. The scenes in which Shehrnaz completely gives up and cries (a little too often) are always the same, the OST is constantly playing in the background and the expressions are always the same.

The writer and the director both put in a lot of effort into building the story in the first 7 episodes or so but right now it seems like their creativity completely died down after a few episodes! Even the four pictures on Shehrnaz’s wall with her father which she looked at and cried were all the same! Both of them were wearing the same dresses, they only had different expressions!

Shehrnaz’s story has lost all its appeal and has completely gone off track. Sitting through this drama is an ordeal because of the weak script, lack of creativity and even some of the performances which are clearly not up to the mark.

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

Kuch Na Kaho Episodes 20-25 Review- (Un) Happily Married!

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There is something about this drama – the treatment it has been given, the portrayal of people and characters whose stories actually seem relatable and yes the acting that keeps my interest engaged all the while the episode is playing. Conversations and moments where we are shown what a certain character is thinking also helps one understand what is going through everyone’s minds and although a few things seemed a bit out of place, on the whole I like how the story is moving forward and am interested to see what happens next week.

Sajal and Faraz’s showdown eventually managed her to snap out of her silly antics and rants and thankfully the two seem to have sorted out things between themselves. Aina’s and Mohsin’s reluctance to get married was totally understandable and I was surprised initially to see Aina give in easily. While I know most of us would love to have been able to see Aina stand up for herself and make a life for herself and Maaz, I do also appreciate that not every woman has the courage or the luck to make it happen. Probably the accusation Sajal hurled at Aina regarding Faraz was the last straw for her and although she has never been fond of Mohsin what Aina says later seemed to make sense for the way she said it made me think she believes what she is saying. Having been left in the lurch by the man she thought loved her, moments of weakness or desperation leading to her handing over her child to Sajal and now seeing how Nadia, who Aina had been fond of has left three children behind, she feels this is her place. She can not tag along with Faraz and Sajal forever, apparently has squashed the notion of making it on her own so Mohsin’s ‘name’ can give her the security she wants and looking after his three children can help cover the void to an extent that giving Maaz away has left. Her words, not mine.

Anyways, while Aina has wholeheartedly decided to make this marriage work, Mohsin has grown even more unbearable. I can not help but mention how refreshing it is to see a character like Aina who, if has made up her mind to see a marriage through, is giving it her best rather than resorting to tantrums. She seems to have let go of her past but I am also glad to see that although she has her moments where she is cowering in fear (a bit extreme in my opinion) she can not resist the flippant remarks that come naturally to her or the raised eyebrows at Mohsin’s comments. Even Mohsin is finding it hard to stomach this ‘agreeable’ Aina and knowing about Imran makes it harder for him to trust her.

Another thing I breathed a sigh of relief over was the treatment of ‘halala’. Hopefully this idea will not make an appearance later on for I would have spoken too soon but I was extremely glad to see how Aina balked at the idea and made it very clear to Imran that he was delusional to even think such a thing. This ‘halala’ issue has been done to death and when talks of Aina marrying Mohsin arose I thought this might come up but I am glad that Aina seems to think it absurd. Also, even though Ainnie was able to drive them apart, Aina has no false impressions of how Imran might be innocent for she despises him for being the weakling that he was and nothing can really change that fact. It made me laugh how even his own mother threw that in his face, about him being weak.

One thing that does bother me, and I have to keep reminding myself, is the fact that Mohsin still does not know that Aina married Imran and is also Maaz’s mother. When Aina had such a clear mind about everything else going into this marriage I would have hoped she would have told Mohsin the truth. I do not stomach the thought that she was so desperate that she let this all go although yes if Mohsin had known this then he would most likely have not married her for he already thinks less of her for having ‘liked’ Imran, let alone having secretly married, divorced and also given birth to a child!

Ainnie and Imran’s marriage and the ‘games’ Imran plays with her make no sense to me. I do not even find it convincing that this is the only gratification he feels, that he can make Ainnie suffer the way he has. I was happier to see less of both of them and although Ainnie seems to have had a moment of regret, she bounces back, teeth clenched and seems like nothing has changed there. Yawwn.

Mohsin is one hell of a ‘sari mirch’ – maybe a lal mirch since with the taunts there is also the ever present rage boiling over! Fine, we get he does not trust Aina yet but she seems sincere and also says as much to him so maybe not give her the ‘Nadia treatment’?! Even though I am glad to see Aina has not totally lost her spunk and although she was very outspoken and impulsive earlier, I would hate to see her become totally docile and a whimpering, agreeable wife to please Mohsin. Likewise would love to see Mohsin show a nicer side – the exasperated, indignant looks he gives with his lectures mirror the expression on MY face over his attitude!

Still waiting to see the twins back home. Also a little less of this khala that shows up to do nothing else but cause trouble! I wonder if Faraz and Sajal will leave with Maaz without Mohsin learning of the truth? Or will Aina be able to tell him herself?

Although Naveen and Emaad overdo the eye widening a bit and Aina’s cowering seems a bit OTT sometimes, but otherwise I find that Naveen has made Aina’s character very interesting and the drama very watchable. Mirza Zain has made Faraz such a likeable character and when he calls Aina ‘Aani’ and speaks to her it is almost as if he really is a ‘normal, concerned’ older brother. Yes the drama has its dramatic moments, such as the whole maid kidnapping scene and Mohsin appearing at the right instant and the incident serving as a catalyst to move the marriage along and Sajal’s moaning did do my head in but honestly I feel what is this drama’s USP is the fact that it portrays a story and characters that you feel may actually exist in real life. Along with the characters are their flaws and their moments of self reflection which is nicely done such as Imran being weak, Aina learning to move on, Sajal accepting she became overly bitter and so on. While Mohsin seems naturally to be the way he is, the moments where we see how he thinks that he wants to be close to Aina and say something else but ends up blurting the opposite or that he feels he may be betraying Nadia’s memory did not make me understand him totally but did make me feel generous enough to give him some time to get over things and become nicer. I do not know know why, maybe because it was different and finally not cliche but I loved how Aina replied to Mohsin’s ‘aurat ko bhataktay huay dair nahin lagti‘ comment!

Looking forward to seeing how things develop between Mohsin and Aina and how and when Aina’s past catches up with her. What did you all think of these episodes? Would love to hear your thoughts.

Kunwal Javid

Sanam Marvi Speaks Against The Fake News

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There’s no escaping fake rumors and news stories, Pakistani folk and sufi singer Sanam Marvi has become the latest victim. Rumors doing rounds were that the singer was robbed and harassed at her residence. There were reports that she had filed a case against four men. The false news was circulating on social media and even many acclaimed news channels had reported it.

Sanam took to Facebook and cleared that the news doing rounds is fake.

Sanam Marvi Speaks Against The Fake News

PTV Bans Two Female Anchors

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PTV issued a notification announcing a ban on two of its female anchors who, it claimed, defamed the organization as the two took to social media and spoke publicly for harassment faced by them at the channel.

Tanzeela Mazhar and Yashfeen Jamal, both had complained for facing sexual harassment at the work place, i.e. PTV office. Tanzeela, an anchor on PTV took on Twitter to claim that she was harassed by Agha Masood Shorish, Director Current Affairs – Pakistan Television News, followed by Yashfeen’s claims similar to that of Tanzeela. It was reported that a committee will inquire the whole scenario, but PTV has taken a rather unexpected step instead.

The two anchors had spoken about a issue at a talk show too. A notice was issued by PTV’s Controller Current Affairs Habibur Rehman on Monday stating that both anchors are banned with immediate effect from the channel. The notice said that organization could not afford such insulting by anchors despite an internal inquiry being carried out officially.

Kesaria By Mai Dhai & Natasha Baig Is Beautiful!

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Mai Dhai And Natasha Baig have collaborated for their latest music video called ‘Kesaria’. The song has been beautifully shot by Aamir Mughal who takes us to the astonishing locations of Thaparkar. The music is composed by Saad Hayat, the video is produced by Mirza Uzair Mughal and Natasha Baig herself. Mai Dhai and Natasha’s vocals are impressive as always and the music video has blend of lyrics and voice from the roots of Tharpakar. Last but not the lease, it has an amazing theme that touches the core.

Jee Le Har Pal – Atif Aslam Is Here To Rock

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Pepsi Pakistan launched their latest campaign Jee Le Har Pal, and has got us grooving with their latest live in the moment anthem featuring Atif Aslam. The rockstar is yet again changing the game with his amazing voice. He stole the show completely and coming to the video, it has been well directed.

The caption reads, ‘its time to throw your worries away and learn to live in the moment with a smile on your face! Sochta kyun hai kya ho ga kal? #JeeLayHarPal.’

Idea Croron Ka – Pakistan’s First Business Reality Show

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CMACED at Superior University and Neo TV are joining hands to launch Pakistan’s first ever TV reality business show called ‘Idea Croron Ka’. Nabeel A. Qadeer who is known for promoting Entrepreneurship in Pakistan, will design and lead the show.

Idea Croron Ka will act as a platform that brings the investors and entrepreneurs together. Salim Ghauri, Founder and CEO at Netsol, Naeem Zamindar, Pakistan Country Director and CEO at Acumen and Humayun Mazhar, Founder, CEO and Chairman at CresVentures will be joining the show as investors.

The idea behind the show, is similar to that of Dragon’s Den or Shark Tank. Entrepreneurs will be seen pitching to a panel of investors while trying to convince them to invest in their ideas.

The show will air on Neo News in March 2017 and will feature prominent names from business and technology fields of Pakistan.

Muqabil Episode 8 Review – The Plot Thickens!

Most of this episode covered the aftermath of Pareesa and Arman’s decision to stay in Arman’s house after marriage although they were provided with an alternative by Pareesa’s parents. The last few minutes of tonight’s episode however were far more powerful and enticing than the episode as a whole mainly due to the brilliant acting by all the actors involved and the manner in which all these expressions were captured on camera. Arman seemed quite happy with this marriage now that he knows that he did not have to make the kind of compromise which would have been unacceptable to him. Pareesa is filled with hatred and she would much rather destroy her life herself than letting her mother take that decision for her. Mehmood started dreading this marriage more than ever when he found out that Pareesa was going to move in with them and even when the nikkah was taking place, his expressions clearly indicated that he was still hoping that Pareesa might back out at the last minute. The way Pareesa looked at him said a great deal about how much she hated him. Kubra Khan and Asif Raza Mir in particular were beyond brilliant in this particular scene which was most definitely the highlight of this episode.

Mehmood tried to move out of the house but his daughter made it impossible for him to do so. Although this development was a little too dramatic but it needed to be shown because it would have been odd if he did not think about moving out of the house. Through Nasreen’s character and the role she played on the wedding, the writer showed the mentality which ruled in the circle Shehnaz moved in. Keeping faces it seemed was far more important than anything else. Watching Shehnaz blaming herself later on and remembering how Pareesa used to distance herself when she was a child gave a more human feel to this character. There are times when Shehnaz feels guilty for not being able to understand her daughter but she does not have the patience or the time to invest in her daughter. Also, she knows only too well that it is a little too late. Saba Hameed and Saife Hassan both have done complete justice to their characters.

Muqabil Episode 8 Review - The Plot Thickens!

The way Pareesa looked at her flowers when she entered Arman’s house was an interesting addition to that scene which went to show that the director has paid great attention to tiny details which makes every scene come to life on screen. Arman’s expressions and his reaction when his mother kept on insisting that he should go and find his father went to show that he was completely smitten by Pareesa now. Pareesa got a reality check only after few minutes of entering  that house but right from the beginning she has been shown as someone who is completely numb, nothing shocks her any more!

I am waiting to find out how the story is handled from her on since Pareesa and Mehmood will be living in the same house now. The preview of the next episode promised more drama. I am eagerly looking forward to the upcoming episode. The real story will start with the next episode and hopefully it will be just as interesting as everything we have seen so far.

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

Mahira Khan Promotes Raees In Dubai & Shares More About Her Experience

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Mahira Khan’s Bollywood debut film Raees is set to release internationally on January 25, 2017, though the date of release in Pakistan is still unknown. Mahira couldn’t promote her film in India due to the ban on Pakistani artists by IMPPA but is leaving no stone unturned to promote her upcoming flick in Dubai.

The actor recently gave an interview to Khaleej Times.

How does it feel to finally promote your debut Bollywood film?
I am really excited and nervous as well. I am very grateful that I got to work with Shah Rukh for several reasons. He is someone who is such a big star. He is so hard working that it is unbelievable and I have taken that back home with me. I have learnt that the bigger you are, the harder you have to work.

? #Raees #mahirakhan #srk

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Do you have a strong role in the movie because back in Pakistan, you have always done hard hitting roles and never limited yourself as a prop?
I actually believe there is no such things as a prop. I think even if you have five minutes in a film – it could be a dance or a line in a scene – as long as you do it with honesty, you will shine. When I got the first call for Raees, I was numb and I did not know how to react. Because it was too quick. I didn’t know anybody in Bollywood. I have never given my portfolio or met anyone, so it was very random. Someone saw my work, called for an audition and then said, come. All of this happened within a matter of a week. I couldn’t digest it then and I am not able to understand it even now. My character is that of a strong woman who is in love. She is kind and Raees’s (played by SRK) conscience. She is the lighter side of Raees’s life.

How was it shooting Zaalima?
The making of Zaalima is probably the most fun that I have had on screen. It was a song so it was easier to do. It was a bit tougher for me because we are not used to song and dance in our films even though we do it, but this kind of romance and slow speed was new for me. Zaalima was added at the last minute. I am happy that now I have a romantic song with Shah Rukh Khan. There were a lot of hours of working and we were hardly sleeping. We would sleep for an hour and run back to shoot. But it was fun. The entire cast and crew were chilling together.

✌️? @house_of_nomad you guys are the best! #Raees #mahirakhan #srk #3daystogo

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Considering the sentiments of Indians and Pakistanis right now, what’s going in your mind?
I would just like to tell everybody to go and watch the film. So many people come together and work hard on a movie. Obviously, politics is not a place I would like to get into at all. I never have, but this is something that everyone talks about and of course, this has affected us. I would love it if we can just be peaceful and it has to happen from both countries. But actors don’t understand these things. We make films in India or Pakistan or any part of the world. When we are put in this situation, we don’t know how to react. All I can say is I do respect another country’s decision, whatever it may be. If there is a ban, I respect it because it’s their government and rules. I would always respect it, just like I respect my own country.

What’s keeping you busy in Pakistan now?
I am doing a film with Shoaib Mansoor who made Khuda Ke Liye. He makes a film every six years. Last movie that he made was my debut film, Bol. Because he takes so much time to write it and that’s why he is very protective about it. I had to beg him to give me the scripts. It is a hard-hitting film.

Mahira Khan won’t be seen with her co-star Shah Rukh Khan. The two actors are staying on separate floors of the same hotel. It is made sure that they are not clicked together, forget about a combined interview, reported Khaleej Times.

“My lips are my own since my birth, no Botox or fillers,” said Zhalay Sarhadi

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Artists and their craze for cosmetic surgery is nothing infamous, we’ve seen many celebrities getting these done to look younger and better. The most common of all are spouts, fillers and Botox, many celebrities are transforming every now and then but there are some of those too who prefer to stay original. Zhalay Sarhadi, the girl with a beautiful face and an amazing physique was the latest one to be labeled with cosmetic surgery

She was sick of getting comments from people and decided to pour her heart out to clear the air. In the Facebook post, she wrote:

“To whomever it may concern. My lips are my own since my birth, no Botox or fillers! Please stop messaging me and bombarding me with hate messages just because I can change myself with makeup!”

“Trust me love my self at the moment and in future if i feel like I need extreme help, I am not adverse tot he idea! Till then diet, exercise and awesome makeup skills are my besties! Cheers,” she added further.

"My lips are my own since my birth, no Botox or fillers," said Zhalay Sarhadi

Patari’s Third Song Is Out!

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Patari has been discovering raw Pakistani talent and is giving the unused talent a platform through their series ‘Tabeer’. Their first release gave an opportunity to a Sibbi boy followed by the second one to a rohri boy and all the songs become instant hits. Tabeer is now back with their latest song by a group of boys straight outta Lyari.

From recording on computer mics to sharing their songs via Bluetooth, Asadullah aka Danger Baloch and his group Lyari Underground have emerged as the true voice of Lyari. The song Player of Lyari is by L.U.G (Lyari UnderGround) RapperZ & Dynoman
#PlayersofLyari is about the mistreatment of Lyari’s footballers, and how their talent is wasted.

Listen to the full song here.

#insummary – Miss Veet Pakistan 2016

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Miss Veet is a platform that features potential and aspiring models who wish to enter the entertainment industry. Miss Veet 2016 wasn’t an ordinary show but actually showed us the journey of transformation from an ordinary girl to a star. Veet in previous years used to groom young girls into confident models, but this time around they promised that the contestants will come out as individuals who can do well in different paths and areas.

The show was hosted by Azfar Rehman. The judges were very famous people of the industry, Amina Sheikh, Ayesha Khan and photographer Tapu Javeri. The girls at this finest platform were mentored by Faiza Ansari.

It all started with the auditions which were held in Lahore, Karachi and Islamabad. All the girls auditioning were judged on the basis of their looks, confidence and most importantly posture, followed by some IQ related questions. After all the hoopla, final 12 contestants were selected and brought to Sri Lanka for the selection of Miss Veet Pakistan 2016.

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There was no sort of high voltage drama or any sorta unnecessary stuff. The contestants weren’t just trained to turn out as super models but they faced many challenges(not just about makeup) but many others things which beauty pageants usually lack to highlight and that’s the reason behind the success of this show.

The girls were to face a different challenge every week, there were contests which were extremely captivating and there were those too which weren’t that interesting but out of all these, the girls overcame their fear through different tasks. The contestants were not just challenged physically but mentally too and were taught about a healthy balanced life style. They were pulled out of their comfort zones with some thrilling and adventurous tasks which made them grow more in terms of personality.

*Drum rolls* And the award for #missveet Digital Viewers Choice goes to #LaraMudhwal

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Every episode came up with a unique and different concept. There were challenges of doing makeup in a short span of time, selling brands, proving their theatrical performance, rafting and cliff jumping, organizing an event and even posing for the camera and sometimes with animals too. All these challenges made the girls believe in themselves and rise more.

In the semifinals, each contestant was given a sum of Rs. 50,000 to use in a socially responsible manner for causes in the areas of domestic violence, education, health, women empowerment & old age in alignment with a Social Organization selected by the participant. The final five contestants were judged on their ability to pull off this task on the criteria: creativity, effort, longevity, and reach. The top 3 contenders of Miss Veet were Lara Mudhwala, Zartab Bano and Zainab Raja after Saara Hirji and Fizza Rizvi failed to live up to the expectations and were eliminated by the judges.

The show finally came to an end with a star studded grand finale. The grand finale was a decent event which begin with a pink carpet followed by a performance by the bubbliest Mawra Hocane. Azfar Rehman hosted the whole show in a well manner but didn’t sounded comfortable in the finale, anyways there were many stars present at the event which made the night even more glamorous. Ali Zafar gave a mind blowing performance and the cast of Thora Jee Lee too rocked the stage, but what caught my attention most was the performance by all 12 contestants. I really liked the song they performed on since it was all about woman empowerment. Sara Hijri, one of the 12 contestants missed the ceremony due an avoidable reason.

#GrandFinale #MissVeetPakistan #WhoseNext #BigDay #2016

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There were series of awards given to the contestant as follows,

Most confident contestant: Laraib Shaukat
Best communication skills: Sameen Rashid
Most charming personality: Ramsha
Fittest contestant: Sara Hijri
Most intelligent contestant: Samina Khan
Most popular contestant on digital media: Laraib Shaukat

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Each finalist was asked a particular question and the results were based on their answers. The show finally concluded as Mawra Hocane crowned Zainab Raja as Miss Veet Pakistan 2016. The winner was promised a one year brand ambassador contract, two return tickets of Oman and London, a million rupees and cover shoot of Hello Pakistan. There was more to the night as it was announced that Miss Veet Academy is here to give an opportunity to every girl in Pakistan to transform into a better personality. All the contestants embarked on a journey of personal transformation, like a pupa turning into a butterfly!

Missed the finale, Watch it here.

Rimsha Butt

Ahsan Khan Sports A New Look For His Latest Photoshoot

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Actors have been transforming lately, first we could’t get over the fact that Fawad Khan gained weight for his upcoming film and now it’s Ahsan Khan who has amazed us with his new look. Ahsan Khan has been associated to the industry for years but shocked us with his mind blowing acting for the role of Paa Imtiaz in particular. He was recently spotted shooting for Amir Adnan Trend 17, and we must say he looks pretty transformed.

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Taher Shah Bags A Mysterious Award!

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Pakistan’s social media sensation and singer Taher Shah’s song ‘Angel’ has won a ‘mysterious’ award in the United States.

Taher rose to fame with his first song ‘Eye to Eye’ followed by his second video song ‘Angel’, his songs always received mixed reactions from the audiences. His management through twitter, announced that ‘Angel’ song video bagged an award in US, without mentioning which award it is as details are yet to be announced.

Sanam Episode 20 Review – Hum (Viewers) Itne Seedhay Kyun Hain!

Just when the team of this drama had a good opportunity to put an end to everything by showing that Harib saved the day & got married to Aan, the promo of the next episode gave me a panic attack because looks like the hunger for ratings & money didn’t allow Haseeb Hassan to stop & he is going to continue with the torturous drama for may be another 10 or more episodes? How shallow is that & how bizarre too. It is absolutely ridiculous how greed can make a very sane person commit such weird blunders, first Mann Mayal & then Sanam? LOL!

It is funny how you absolutely feel nothing for any character because the predicament that they are facing is a result of their own patheticness & stupidity. I felt zero sympathy for Sara because karma came to bite her back but then again, Sara was a result of writer’s weird imagination where she thought that a married woman even after having a kid can still be in love with her ex-boyfriend. Usually I apologize in advance when I use such words for writers or directors but I think the amount of dhitai Mr. & Mrs. Haseeb have shown, I am not going to be apologetic about anything that I am going to say. Sara’s character is a result of Mona Haseeb’s SICK imagination. It is ridiculous how everyone has lost the plot just because the writer & the director were bent on generating ratings & had no concern with making a drama that provides entertainment for the viewers. The episodes have become absolutely slow & boring & the purpose of the drama (which didn’t have much purpose anyways) is lost!

Faisal blamed Harib for not being able to have a normal relationship with Sara but then again, Sara left Harib for everything that Faisal had, so why was she unhappy with him? To be honest, I wasn’t in a mood to see a happy reunion of Sara & Faisal because it wouldn’t have made sense but yes, it is good to know that Fatima will now live with her father, away from a mother like Sara who I repeat, is a result of writer’s sick imagination because honestly, no matter how shallow or selfish a woman is, she changes completely when she becomes a mother but if only the writer had a ounce of decency left in her, she would have understood!

Aan Dulhan se ziyada sona to Amman ne charhaya hua tha. Anyways, Shabnam kept on waiting for the Baraat, only to know ke unki apni baraat next episode mai rukhsat ho jayegi. I can’t imagine the prowess the director & the writer have where they can turn a favorite character into a nightmare. I remember the episodes when I used to enjoy Shabnam’s scenes so much & she was my favorite character out of this bipolar lot because she seemed like a true mother to me, but the way her character has been turned into a nightmare is sickening. I so wanted to feel bad for her & what she was going through but I couldn’t because to be honest, she invited this herself. Shabnam, despite seeing how Aan wasn’t happy about this entire situation kept on pushing her luck & she didn’t sit still till she got a heart attack, so let me ask my patent question in Punjabi ‘hun araam ee’?!? Weird!!!

Once again, Harib & his constipated bechargi on his face. ‘Aik dafa Amaan theek ho jayein dekhna mai un logon ka kya hashar karoonga’…alay lay lay lay, tum bas anday parathay khao, itni bali bali batain kaltay hue tum achay nai lagtayyy!!! I am sure anday parathay khatay khatay muh mai ulcers ho gaye honge isi liye Harib muh mai dahi jama ke beth gaya takay thandak bhi mile aur sachai bhi na batani pare. Like what was he waiting for? Like what majboori did he have? Like Aan said, aj nahi to kal Amaan ne jana hi tha, so at least till she was alive, Harib could have told her & could’ve gotten married to Aan in front of her but then again, is episode tak writer aur director ki pockets nahi bhari hongi na isi liye! It is funny how the writer has made Harib the center of everyone’s universe without him having any attraction. He is a loser who can’t do anything, can’t think straight & just can not handle the situation like a man, still we have women drooling over him including the seedhi saadhi bholi bhaali Aan!

Aan said ‘hum log itnay seedhay kyu hain’, which made me say exactly, we as viewers should be saying the same thing like ‘hum viewers itney seedhay kyu hain (jo aisay dhokay mai aa gaye)’. I think after Samira Fazal, Haseeb Hassan has earned a spot in that list too where people would be screening his dramas & if they will decide to watch it, they will be very skeptical about it! The preview of the next episode made me laugh & cringe at the same time. Shabnam’s done making Anda Parathas & now looks like Khurram will try to get married to Aan. Aan’s Taya will ask her but I am sure being a patient of asthma, Aan won’t be able to say that she would like to get married to Harib. Bas bhai wohi baat hai, jab tak 10 talaqain, 20 halalay nahi honge, ye drama end nahi hoga aur Harib Aan ka millan nahi hoga. Shame on you Mr. & Mrs. Haseeb for giving out such a pathetic drama to the viewers! Please share your thoughts about this pathetic episode of Sanam & also Maya, stop crying because you can’t act out emotional scenes!!!

Keep Supporting,
Cheers,
Zahra Mirza.