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Mikaal Zulfiqar’s upcoming drama Alif Allah

The heartthrob Mikaal Zulfiqar has been ruling hearts this year with his amazing acting in Main Sitara, Mann Pyasa and currently in Sang-e-Marmar. From modelling to dramas, Mikaal has nailed it all. He has done some good work in past too and has been making some great choices lately, he’s achieving much deserved success because of his talent and good looks. Mikaal has now signed a new drama and shared it with his fans on Instagram. The upcoming drama named ‘Alif Allah aur Insaan‘ is written by Qaisra Hayat.

HIP got in touch with the star Mikaal recently, and this is what he told ,

“This is HUM TV’s next big project for the year, and it is being directed by Ahsan Talish, whom I feel is the perfect choice for this kind of a story and I am really looking forward to the shoot in Sindh and Punjab”

On being asked who else is in Alif Allah aur Insaan, the actor shared,

“Besides myself, you will also see Kubra Khan, Ushna Shah, Abid Ali, Shehzad sheikh, Sana, Saba Hameed, Mohsin Gillani , Ainy Zaidi and Naima Khan. Further casting is also taking place at the moment ”

We can’t wait to see Mikaal and Kubra doing their magic once again, Hum Tv’s next big project is surely something to look forward to.

Promos of Nazr e Bad Starring Azfer Rehman & Sarah Khan

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Upcoming drama Nazr e bad is based on black magic, it is not a typical love story but will instead have lots of scary element. The drama is written by Imran Nazeer who was also the writer of Mohabbat Aag si. It is directed by Iqbal Hussain and is produced under the banner of Moomal Entertainment. The cast of the drama includes Azfer Rehman, Sarah Khan, Ali Abbas, Fazila Qazi, Sakina Sammo, Waseem Abbas in pivotal roles. The promos of the play are already out and will air soon on Hum Tv.

Sharmeen Obaid’s Upcoming Project

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Sharmeen Obaid Chinoy never fails to make us proud and has received many awards till date. Her recent film, the sequel of 3 Bahadur was a massive hit and she is yet again all set to pull our emotional strings with a strong yet motivating film. Sharmeen has earlier highlighted social issues of Pakistan and has made documentaries which worked towards the woman empowerment, this time she will highlight yet another sensitive era and that is labour community. Her new project will revolve around the labour community of Pakistan. The first look of the film was released on Sharmeen’s official Facebook page.

Celebritites at Miss Veet Pakistan 2016 Finale

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Miss Veet Pakistan became Pakistan’s most popular reality Television show within no time and has been rulling the trp charts. The show has finally rounded up to its end as the finale was held last night. The hot sensation Zainab Raja was crowned the Miss Veet Pakistan 2016. The Grand Finale was attended by many renowned figures along with judges; Tapu Javeri, Aisha Rao Khan, Aamina Sheikh, mentor Faiza Ansari and host Azfar Rehman.

Celebritites at Miss Veet Pakistan 2016 Finale

Celebritites at Miss Veet Pakistan 2016 Finale

Celebritites at Miss Veet Pakistan 2016 Finale

Celebritites at Miss Veet Pakistan 2016 Finale

Celebritites at Miss Veet Pakistan 2016 Finale

Celebritites at Miss Veet Pakistan 2016 Finale

Celebritites at Miss Veet Pakistan 2016 Finale

Celebritites at Miss Veet Pakistan 2016 Finale

Celebritites at Miss Veet Pakistan 2016 Finale

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Udi Udi Jaye: Mahira Khan Sizzles Yet Again!

With every passing day, the craze for the release of Mahira and SRK’s much-awaited film Raees seems to be reaching its zenith and the stars dancing to the tunes in Udi Udi Jaye is making us even more impatient. Mahira Khan’s song Udi Udi Jaye released today and she looked as glamorous as ever. The two of the most talented entertainers in the film industry look absolutely phenomenal and are killing it in the tunes. Udi Udi Jaye is a romantic song set to garba beats. The song shows the journey of SRK and Mahira meeting in Raees, then falling in love and getting married. The song released just a couple of days before India’s famous kite festival Makar Sakranti.

Composed by Ram Sampath, it has been sung by Sukhwinder Singh, Bhoomi Trivedi and Karsan Sagathia. The lyrics are penned by Javed Akhtar. Mahira and SRK’s crackling chemistry is so beautiful that we just can’t get over it.

Dumpukht-Atish-e-Ishq Episode 26- Have you ever really loved a woman?

What power does a man have over a woman that keeps her subdued into submission? Kulsoom proved her mettle by exposing Habibullah in front of Bibi and I expected fireworks. Unfortunately for both of these women, men like Habib know only too well that they are truly masters of their womenfolk. While Bibi was clearly hurt, she was ready to look beyond Habibullah’s infidelity and move on. However, Habib was even more determined to have Kulsoom now that the cat is out of the bag. After all, what’s preventing him any more from fulfilling his desires.

Bibi mocked him for never having loved any woman and the reason behind that was the love of his power was greater than any other feeling. His lust for Kulsoom and his maddening desires are completely out of control. Habibullah has become accustomed to having people worship and obey him and Kulsoom’s rejection of him has made him stubborn. He’s like a spoilt child who has made up his mind that he wants a toy- and Kulsoom is nothing more than a toy who he’s going to use and then dispose of once he’s bored. Habibullah hasn’t been faithful to any relationship- yet he thinks nothing of it.

Seeing Bibi accept his misdeeds yet forgiving him didn’t surprise me but seeing her whimper hearing his threats to divorce her were not in line with her character. Even though Bibi is a far cry from the woman she started out as, I expected more from her realizing that she is finally aware of her husband’s true intentions. What sort of a life is she hoping for knowing she’s expecting her first born and finding out her husband is not the man she thought he was?

Bilal’s quest for vengeance doesn’t seem to be going anywhere- he knows that Habibullah is at the centre of Kulsoom’s nightmare yet he’s delaying any action. I don’t get why he’s not doing anything constructive knowing the gravity of the situation. Nimmo’s blink-and-you’ll-miss-it appearance proved yet again that there can be no better friend than her. Kulsoom’s parents have finally realized they should get their daughter back and this has turned their home into a battleground. Kulsoom’s attempts at getting through to Haroon are in vain and I hope next week he gets a jolt of reality.

The promos for next week look intense and I’m looking forward to seeing it. Sonia Mishaal is a fine new addition to the acting field and I hope she chooses her projects wisely and spreads them out. Noman Ejaz continues to impress and each time he takes up a new role I feel confident this will be his most hated character but he never disappoints.

What will be the turning point? What do you think?

Kanwal Murtaza

Mahira Khan’s Raees In Trouble!

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One of the most awaited film Raees is geared up to release on January 25, 2017. The film has been a part of many controversies till date due to the inclusion of Mahira Khan. The controversy was smartly averted after SRK assured Raj Thackery that Mahira would not be a part of any film promotions but seems like the film is in trouble all over again!

According to recent reports from Indian Express, film exhibitors in central Indian state Chhattisgarh are now receiving threats from Shiv Sena. In a threat letter delivered to all exhibitors in Chhattisgarh, Rakesh Shinde, Chattisgarh Shiv Sena head, has asked exhibitors in Durg and Bhilai to not screen Raees in their theatres, failing which they will be solely responsible for the consequences.

It looks like Shah Rukh Khan just can’t seem to catch a break.

SRK had struck a deal with Maharashtra Navnirman Sena that he would not involve his Pakistani co-star Mahira Khan in their film’s promotions in exchange for the peaceful release of Raees.

Talking to indianexpress.com, Akshaye Rathi said, “All of us exhibitors in Chhattisgarh have got these letter which the subject reads a request for ban on Raees. The body of the letter asks all exhibitors to not screen any ‘deshdrohi’s film’ and if the cinema owners do so, they will be solely responsible for all the consequences. It’s signed by Rakesh Shinde, Chhattisgarh Shiv Sena head. It’s letter dated 5th January and was delivered to us day before yesterday.”

Exhibitors have to take threats of disruption seriously, Akshaye shared.

“It’s illegal to say that you will stall a film that has been certified by the CBFC for release. Also something needs to be done about this threat letter. We have informed the police about it. When PK was released, one of the cinemas in Bhilai was seriously vandalised and the damage cost me Rs6 lacs. Dilwale too has not yet released in Durg. Even if one cinema gets vandalised, people who want to watch the film will get scared and prefer staying at home and buying pirated copies which will affect the industry,” said Akshaye.

The threats have been reported to the police and the exhibitors plan to approach the Chief Minister for the smooth release of the film.

Ahsan Khan & Ayesha Omer’s ‘Rehbra’ – The Shoot begins

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Ayesha Omar and Ahsan Khan will come together on the big screen soon, as the duo has signed TV director Amin Iqbal’s debut film project, Rehbra. The film is going to be a love story with a twist and will also star Miss Pakistan USA 2015, Sarish Khan. Rehbra is slated to release on Eid-ul-Adha 2017.

The shooting of the film has already begin and the Bts shots are out.

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Shehrnaz Episode 11 Review – Off-Track

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This drama serial is turning out to be a huge disappointment mainly because of the fact that it is another one of those dramas in which the heroine is introduced as a headstrong, confident, focused and ambitious young girl but after a few episodes she turns into one of those typical heroines who have done-to-death written all over them. Usually in dramas these women change after they get married and lose their identity completely but in this particular case Shehrnaz’s priorities changed after her dreams started coming true. Shehrnaz was introduced as an extremely determined woman who wouldn’t let anything or anyone stand in her way but things started to go haywire when Sherry got engaged and since then the story is no longer about Shehrnaz making her dreams come true. It is almost as if Shehrnaz feels that she has done everything she wanted to and now the story has moved on to a phase where she is madly in love with a married man and that is what her track is all about. I have to say that this story does not have any impact also because what we are watching right now looks a lot like an affair yet the viewers are supposed to believe that this relationship is strictly “platonic”! It is impossible to relate to the relationship between these two individuals because of this vagueness and probably an attempt by the writer to keep Shehrnaz’s character dignified.

KK too is head over heels in love with Shehrnaz which is something brand new for him. This was the 3rd episode in a row in which the viewers saw KK admitting that Shehrnaz wasn’t just any other girl in his life. I don’t know what to make of this track but I definitely felt like the script lacked substance and depth at this point. Watching Shehrnaz cry for Sherry few episodes back and now for KK in these recent episodes has completely ruined this character for me. Ayeza Khan and Aly Khan’s performance is right on point but the actors don’t have much scope when their characters do not have a lot to offer.

Shehrnaz Episode 11 Review - Off-Track

Naina Pardesi’s visit to Naseeb Gul’s outlet and her proposal should have been the highlight of this episode but it was also one of those developments which make you wonder why it happened. There was no background story to this track therefore this proposal came and went without any impact. One can only assume that Naseeb Gul is doing really well but even then why would a top designer want a collaboration with him? It would have been more convincing if the viewers saw Naina Paredesi discussing this plan with someone beforehand so that the viewers knew what was on her mind. This wasn’t the only side track which was executed poorly. Why couldn’t KK switch off his phone or switch it to silence mode when Shehrnaz was calling?

Shehrnaz’s unprofessional attitude in this episode and the previous one is not helping her character in any way. She refuses to work every time she has a fight with KK! This character is fast becoming a really annoying character and the script is extremely immature at this point. Also, KK and his wife’s track is putting me to sleep. This play had tons of potential but sadly it is going downhill fast! I am sorely disappointment with the recent developments.

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

Bilal Saeed Flees Lahore High Court!

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Bilal Saeed, a popular singer who has many hits to his credit and has sang for a Bollywood film is yet again in news for wrong reasons. He was earlier accused of being involved in a fraud case and denied all the accusations.

According to The Express Tribune, he on Wednesday, fled Lahore High Court following the rejection of his interim bail application in connection with a Rs60 million heist case.

Earlier last month the court had also dismissed his pre-arrest bail application after he failed to show up for a hearing. However, he later appeared before Lahore High Court and was on interim bail since then. He appeared before the court again on Wednesday and escaped along with his other accomplice due to the lack of security at the court.

Arrest Warrant Issued Against Wasim Akram

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According to the Dawn, a sessions court in Karachi on Tuesday issued a bailable arrest warrant against Pakistan’s former captain Wasim Akram after he missed 31 hearings of a case he filed against Major (retd) Aminur Rehman and associates last August after he was involved in a road accident with the retired army man.

The major had drawn out a revolver and fired an open shot after his vehicle collided with Akram’s Mercedes while the former cricketer was returning home from the National Stadium.

Earlier reports suggested that the matter was settled between the two parties on the intervention of influential people in a few days. The sessions court has set the next date of hearing for January 17 and directed police to ensure Wasim makes an appearance. Wasim is currently in Australia for the Pakistan and Australia series.

Mahira Khan To Promote Raees Over Skype?

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The unofficial ban on Pakistani artists is keeping them away from India. It has been over three months now since India has imposed the ban and from what it looks like, the scenario is likely to remain the same for a very long time. Initially the question was whether Fawad Khan’s Ae Dil Hai Mushkil will release or not and now it’s all about Mahira Khan.

Mahira is going to make her Bollywood debut with Shah Rukh Khan in Raees and according to the reports she won’t be promoting her upcoming flick in India since the MNS leader has warned the makers of Raees. Recent rumors doing the rounds are that Mahira will still join Raees promotions but via Skype! Yes, the film makers have apparently found a way out for Mahira to be a part of the film promotions in India and according to a report in Mid-Day, she will be giving interviews via Skype.

Moray Saiyaan Episode 10 Review – Quite Interesting!

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Ohkay so, this episode of Moray Saiyaan was definitely good & I had a great time watching it. Finally, things moved forward & brought some very nice changes in the story. I am glad that the youngsters ran the show this time & I’d appreciate if things remain that way. I think the first half of the drama has already been dedicated to the elders & their issues, so now they all need to take a back seat!

Nimra finally had a heart-to-heart conversation with Kabeer, where she told him everything that she has felt all these years. I liked how Nimra got a chance to say everything that she had on her mind & then in the end, Kabeer ended their conversation on a funny note, like it was good to see them both having a father-daughter moment. Once again, a tiny little thing that I picked up which bothered me was Nimra’s mention of the fact that Kabeer took Anas with him & going by how things were rolling, Zakia & even Nimra were in contact with Anas throughout the time he was away, so why was it shown that Kabeer came to Pakistan on his own & met Ghaziyan by chance that too as a stranger? Like are they trying to tell that Anas NEVER mentioned it in front of Zakia or Nimra that Kabeer was going to Pakistan? Then seeing how Zakia & Nimra have always treated Ghaziyan as an integral part of his family, so I am not sure how they all were oblivious of Kabeer & his plans of coming to Pakistan? I somehow am unable to digest the fact that 1 family member i-e Anas seemed to be in contact with his family in Pakistan, so how come no one knew about the 2nd family member i-e Kabeer? No one had an idea about Kabeer; neither Nimra (through Anas) nor Farah (through Altamash), which seems quite odd. I know these things don’t really matter much but since so many episodes were dedicated to this gypsy mysterious uncle named Kabeer, I feel the writer & the director failed to establish solid grounds behind him being MIA. Also, I don’t see any justification for him being out of the picture like he never existed & everyone speaking about him as if he vanished into thin air because quite a few people around him were already linked to the rest of the family members in Pakistan, so I am not sure why everyone in the initial part of the drama made it look like they had ZERO idea of where Kabeer went, especially now when it was suggested that Anas lived with him all these years? LOL!

Anyways, Zakia got a chance to scream her lungs out too but before she could’ve deafened me, I chose to forward her scene because I knew she’d be whining about why Nimra chose to go to Kabeer’s house. Zakia has left that place ages ago & she couldn’t accept the fact that Nimra decided to fulfill Kabeer’s wish. Zakia seriously has some psychological issues because where she wrecked havoc in her husband’s home years ago & she is still doing the same in her brother’s home now. Zakia surely wants everyone wrapped around her little finger & when things go out of her hand, she just can not bring herself to accept it. Finally, Waris decided to have a say on this matter too & I liked the fact that he acknowledged that the dynamics were about to change because the youngsters were going to take charge of everything. Waris knows that Zakia can not impose her wishes on everyone & she can not rule everyone’s life, that is why he could foresee how things were about to change.

Nimra & Zubaria got a chance to have a conversation. I liked the fact that Nimra apologized to Zubaria for the way Zakia misbehaved with her & then she ended up inviting her cousin to her Nikkah ceremony as well. Nimra started to feel that everything was turning out to be wrong & she was committing once mistake after another. Nimra could feel that Ghaziyan was not happy with the decision that the elders made on his behalf & he was just keeping a promise he made, that too halfheartedly. Ghaziyan on his own was suffering but he was keeping everything inside as he knew that no one would listen to him & no one would understand how he was feeling as well. Yes, he chose to share his feelings with Gul Zeb but even he knew that Gul Zeb herself has been a victim of Zakia’s wrongdoings all her life, so even if she wanted to, she couldn’t help him!

Finally, the time arrived when Nimra had to face the reality. At first, I was shocked to see that Zakia chose not to attend her daughter’s Nikkah, but then later I was thankful that she didn’t because Nimra wouldn’t have done what she did. Nimra chose not to get married to Ghaziyan because she could see that his heart wasn’t into this relationship & he lost control of his emotions the moment he saw Zubaria. It was good to see that Nimra had more sense & wisdom in comparison to all the elderlirs of the family combined where they were bent on forming a relationship that wouldn’t have given any happiness to anyone. Everything that Nimra said to her father was nothing but the truth & she made a lot of sense because she knew that Ghaziyan would only get married to her but he’d always be in love with Zubaria. Just a little side note, even though I am glad that Zakia didn’t attend the function, but her protest didn’t seem justified because the ceremony was in any case being held in a function hall & not at Kabeer’s place? LOL! So, for her to attend the function, she’d had to go to the function hall & not to Kabeer’s house, right? Then what was the entire fuss about? *smh*

Overall, this episode was pretty good & everything was done nicely. The pace of the drama has slowed down but it wouldn’t matter much if they’ll keep on moving things forward because a lot of episodes have been dedicated to the family politics & riddles which are hardly making any sense at this stage. I feel as the episodes are progressing, the loopholes of this family drama are becoming more evident. To be honest, I am actually disappointed to see Anas’ character because he has zero contribution in the story & I am sure it will stay like that, similarly, I have lost hope in Altamash’s character too because I am sure his arrival won’t make any difference as well. I am not sure what & why is it that the writer & the director have chosen to keep Altamash locked inside the laptop or a cellphone till the 10th episode lol, let him come outside, I am sure he needs a breather as well! Altamash’s character seems like a purposeless filler because when Kabeer told Nimra that she is the only sister of 2 brothers, I actually started thinking if this was another riddle that we’ll have to solve but then Kabeer took Altamash’s name along with Anas’ & I was like ohhh accha wo bhi hai. Anyways, the preview of the next episode seemed interesting, seems like the rest of the episodes will go by where Nimra will keep on convincing Zakia to accept Zubaria as Ghaziyan’s wife & Ghaziyan will keep on convincing Zubaria to become his wife! Overall, it’s a very decent play to tune to & I have a good time watching it, also why not when the cast is so good, the background score seems to work & the locations are beautiful! :) Please share your thoughts about this episode of Moray Saiyaan!

Keep Supporting,
Cheers,
Zahra Mirza.

Muqabil Episode 6 Review – Solid Performances

This episode laid the foundations for what is coming ahead. Arman is now completely trapped and he has no choice but to get married to someone he could never even consider marrying. I must say that Mohsin Abbas yet again was the star of the show tonight. His exceptional and mature performance has completely won me over. Asif Raza Mir and Kubra Khan are equally impressive. Shaheen Khan got way too much “scream” time in this episode. The preview of the next episode however suggested that there is a reason why her character is being given so much screen time. The conversation between Pareesa and Mehmood which most of us were looking forward to turned out to be a dream sequence or so it seemed. This conversation showed Mehmood telling Pareesa how his life completely changed after he violated her. He turned towards religion hoping that he will be forgiven but he still continued working in the same house and the way he talked to Pareesa in the previous episode went to show that he had not changed much.

Muqabil Episode 6 Review - Solid Performances

Arman turned towards his college friend Zara (Sundas Tariq) for help, which basically went to show that he was going to leave no stone unturned to ensure that this marriage did not take place. I cannot praise Arman’s character enough. He is extremely likable and you completely understand why he does not want to get married to Pareesa. I am however having a tough time relating to Pareesa’s mother’s fixation with her marriage. She was shown giving Pareesa other options a few times but now she has stopped trying to understand her daughter and thinks that marriage alone is the solution to her problems. It would have been nice if she also gave her the option of staying single for a few years and it was Pareesa who insisted that she wanted to get married since we know why she is so eager to get married to Arman.

Pareesa has been reliving what happened to her so many years back every single day and at the same time it seems like she was looking for a time and opportunity to channel all her anger and hatred towards something which would torment Mehmood. We don’t know yet what Pareesa has in mind but for now we do know that she thinks that living in Mehmood’s house and getting married to his son would be a punishment for him. Pareesa is emotionally disengaged from her surroundings all the time. Her only attachment is with her plants or with her maid’s daughter and that too because she feels she needs to protect them. Because of her frame of her mind, she does not care how her decisions are effecting the people around her. Also, deep down she feels that her parents were not there for her, they could not protect her therefore she owes them nothing. Pareesa’s character is complicated and so far it has been translated on screen quite well. Except for Kubran Khan’s outlook everything else about this character makes perfect sense. A simple look would have suited Pareesa’s character more than this made up look.

Muqabil Episode 6 Review - Solid Performances

Some of the scenes in Arman’s house were not very entertaining because of all the screaming but other than that the story took an interesting turn with this episode. Muqabil has some exceptionally impressive performances to its credit, the story is unpredictable and it keeps on giving me a reason to look forward to more.

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

Pakistan’s Digital Industry Reaching Milestones!

Pakistani content has been gaining popularity around the world. The dramas have even done their magic across the borders and are loved immensely; and are setting the standards high. People around the world watch these dramas for certain reasons, some for the realistic stories, amazing casts and even for those mesmerizing osts. Drama for some is infotainment and for some is entertainment.

Pakistani dramas have always been the first choice of entertainment for us since there is so much element to connect to and people who stay overseas actually connect to their own country by watching these realistic dramas. The dramas have their uniqueness in terms of the plot, acting and somehow depiction of reality along with the provision of entertainment. Uncountable dramas are produced every year and not all live up to our expectations but a few of them always manage to set the bar high. And recently many of them have been breaking stereotypes and impressing us with some heartfelt stories. Pakistani Dramas have proved that they have something special to offer for viewers from all the social classes.

The content has been improving and is reaching milestones, Netflix which launched in Pakistan in 2016 started airing a set of few blockbuster dramas, and that was a huge thing which our entertainment industry managed to achieve. Netflix is a California-based streaming pioneer, it is an American entertainment company founded in August 29, 1997 and its headquarters is in Los Gatos, California. Drama which can now be streamed on Netflix are Humsafar, Zindagi Gulzar Hai, Dastaan, Sadqay Tumhare, Maat, Aplha Bravo Charlie, Daam, Meri Zaat Zar-ae Benishaan and Qaid-e-Tanhai.

Pakistan's Digital Industry Reaching Milestones!

This is not just it because Pakistani dramas will now be available at iflix too. Iflix is a subscription Video-on-Demand platform based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia and was found in 2014. It has started it’s streaming in Pakistan too. It’s offering a whole bunch of dramas and a few them are currently running on-air. Dramas available at iflix are Vasl, Bin Roye, Mann Mayyal, Qaid-e-Tanhai, Alvida, Mol, Pakeeza, Zara Yad Kar, Udaari, Kaisey Tum se Kahoon, Maan, Gul e Rana. Even our films are making it to the iflix which certainly is a big achievement for the digital industry.

Pakistan's Digital Industry Reaching Milestones!

This surely is an exciting thing and is the beginning of many more things to come. I hope that more of our local content is added to these platforms.

Rimsha Butt

Fawad Khan In & As #TheGameChanger!

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Fawad Khan always manages to cast his magic on us! His recent TVC for Suzuki Vitara is out and we just can not overlook his hotness. He probably has upped the ante even higher this time around! His star appeal is the most attractive part of the tvc. Fawad is certainly experiencing an elongated purple patch in his life, with back to back tvc’s and some lined up films in Pakistan.

Mehwish Hayat Is Killing It In UC Browser’s Latest Tvc

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What we thought was a film actually turned out to be an advertisement. Due to early rumors Mehwish Hayat’s new superhero avatar was expected to be for an upcoming film but it’s not what we thought but is still worth the wait. The tvc featuring Mehwish Hayat is out and we can’t help but gaze at this new avatar of the lady.

The first ever launch campaign of Uc Browser is a visual treat. Mehwish is looking extremely hot and her action moves are pretty impressive.

Stage Actress Soha Ali Accuses Producer For Rape

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Popular Lahore-based thespian Soha Ali has accused producer Arshad Chaudhry of raping her. She registered a complain and accused the producer Arshad for raping her and threatening her for any action. She is seeking justice and has already reported it to Lahore CCPO.

According to The Express Tribune, Soha had submitted an application to the Lahore CCPO, she claimed Arshad had threatened her of extreme consequences if she dared to complain against him. She said he had also threatened to kill her children in the event of such a development.

While officials have confirmed the submission of an application to the effect, no complaint has been registered nor has Soha been provided with security. “It’s not just me. Arshad has raped so many girls who approach him for work,” Soha told The Express Tribune.

A police official speaking on the condition said that force has been looking into the matters as such accusations are often reported. “This sort of mudslinging is pervasive in Lahore’s theatre community. We will take action after thoroughly probing the matter,” the official said.

Speaking more about the case, Soha said she will not withdraw the application, and will approach the IGP and the chief minister for justice. The accused producer Arshad, has been unavailable for comments so far.

Shahbaz & Maheen Taseer Blessed With A Baby Girl

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Shahbaz Taseer and his wife Maheen Taseer were blessed with a baby girl on Sunday, January 8.

In a tweet, Shahbaz wrote, “Serena Amy Taseer, born January 8 2017. Mother and baby are in good health. I on the other hand am completely exhausted.”

It was a news for the nation to rejoice when Shahbaz Taseer had escaped captivity after almost 5 years. Despite having gone through so much of physical and mental torture, he managed to live happily yet again and we congratulate the couple for their first child.

Pakistani Stars Nominated For Filmfare Awards 2017

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With Awards season going on in India, many awards are set to hit the screens. Stardust and a few other awards ignored our Pakistani stars in their nominations list but Filmfare which is one of the most popular awards in India released the list of nominees recently and we found some popular Pakistani stars name proudly standing in the list in their respective categories .

Fawad Khan got nominated for the Best Supporting Actor for Kapoor and Sons! Competing with him are Diljit Dosanjh for Udta Punjab, Jim Sarbh for Neerja, Rajat Kapoor for Kapoor & Sons, Rajkummar Rao for Aligarh and Rishi Kapoor for Kapoor and Sons. Fawad had earlier too bagged the Best Male Debut Award at Filmfare for his 1st Bollywood movie, Khoobusrat.

Pakistani Stars Nominated For Filmfare Awards 2017

Atif Aslam and Rahat Fateh Ali Khan also bagged the nomination for Best Playback Singer (Male). Atif made waves with his “Teray sang yara” song in Rustom while Rahat’s “Jag Ghoomeya” in Sultan was one of the hit tunes of 2016. Qurat-ul-Ain Balouch got nominated in the category of Best Playback Singer (Female) for her strong vocals in Kari kari from the movie, Pink!

Pakistani Stars Nominated For Filmfare Awards 2017

Here’s Everything You Should Know About Upcoming Film Maula Jatt 2

Maula Jatt 2 is an upcoming action drama film, written and directed by Bilal Lashari, co-produced by Faisal Rafi and Bilal Lashari. It is a sequel to 1979 cult-classic Maula Jatt. The shooting will begin anytime soon and the film is expected to hit the screens in late 2017 or early 2018.

While it was clearly stated that Fawad Khan and Hamza Ali Abbasi would be playing the iconic roles of ‘Maula Jatt’ and ‘Noori Natt’, not much was confirmed about the leading ladies. Earlier reports suggested that Sanam Jung will be a part of the film but as per recent reports from Galaxy Lollywood, the leading ladies will be Mahira Khan and Humaima Malick who will be essaying the roles of Mukkho Jatti and Daroo Natti. Mahira and Fawad will be seen together and will stun us yet again with their sizzling chemistry.

Here's Everything You Should Know About Upcoming Film Maula Jatt 2

Bilal Lashari will be reinventing the entire gandasa culture in Maula Jatt 2 and it will not be a remake but a reboot. The film already sounds like a blockbuster and has got us extremely excited!

Sanam Episode 18 Review – Bitto Bani Bechari!

Ohkay so, in the last 40 minutes, I have looked everywhere but not on my TV screen because I didn’t have to & also because I couldn’t tolerate the roni shaklain of these forced becharas in this drama. While looking at the walls of my TV lounge, I was wondering about those dramas (Sang e Marmar & Khuda Aur Mohabbat) that made the viewers cry just recently because of such convincing situations & then here’s this drama, where when the characters cry, people find it amusing because they are crying for no good reason. Anyways, before I begin my review, can some Allah Ka Banda tell me when does this torture end & the one who will give me a confirmed news, usay meri taraf se Anda Paratha free free free!

Can someone tell me ke kisi ne aisi Ma dekhi hai, jo beti ka BURA rishta na hone pe Dunya-e-Faani se Kooch kar jayegi? If you guys have not seen a mother like that, then please look no further & take a closer look at Shabnam because she is that anokhi amman who might die after finding out that her son-in-law-to-be is Mr. Fraudiya, wohi wala Fraudiya jiss pe aik song bhi bana tha, which goes like Mr. Fraudiye, bajwan tun kinna set ayein. As usual, Maya Ali ka drama ho aur BECHARGI na ho, aisay to halaat nahi. I was cringing the whole time Bitto was being turned into a Bechari forcefully by the writer where Aan was like ‘mai kuch nahi kar sakti’, like hello, why was she introduced as a strong independent girl when the writer only had to turn her into a bechari at this stage of the drama, also aisi kya majboori aa gai hai Shabnam ke uncombed hair ke ilawa ke Aan apni amman jaan ko kuch bata nahi sakti Farhaan ke baray mai? I swear the way these SO-CALLED SELF-PROCLAIMED WRITERS twist the characters for the worst is just beyond me, oh bhai/behan jab likhna nahi ata to mat likha karo, simple si baat hai!!!

I lol’ed at Sara tonight, Fatima ke theek hote hi sir se dupatta, haath se Quran Majeed aur Tasbeeh sab ghayab, LOL @ Sara’s Musalmaan hazb-e-zaiqa approach. Also, it just didn’t stop there, now that Fatima is recovering, Sara was once again thinking about Harib like a desperado & was reminding herself of the promise she made that she’d get rid of Aan so that Harib can stop obsessing over her. Tauba I think in stead of saying ‘bhalai ka koi zamana hi nahi hai’, Sara should’ve said ‘sharam o haya ka koi zamana hi nahi hai’!

Ta-Daaaaa, this episode compelled me to do something which I hadn’t done so far..any guesses? Yes, you guessed it right, I forwarded Shabnam & Aan’s scenes a bit because I just couldn’t take the bechargi anymore. Shabnam goes like rishta aik naimat hai, us se muh nahi pherna chahiye, na shukri hoti hai, hmmmmmm since both these Ma-Beti are into food industry, I am going to give them an example based on food items too. So, Shabnam’s logic of nashukri when it comes to rishta was exactly like saying that despite knowing ke Dahi 20 days purana hai, kharab hai, aur app khainge to phir hospital mai bethe rahainge, but still just because it is a food item & a naimat, it shouldn’t be wasted & should be consumed no matter what…how stupid right? This is exactly how Shabnam sounded when she spoke about rishta being a naimat & not to diss it because it will count as a nashukri, like Shabnam herself has been feeling odd about the entire situation & she can CLEARLY see that Aan isn’t happy as well, but in stead of addressing these concerns, she is focused on getting rid of Aan, like whatttt! So much for the love of your ikloti bitto!!!

Harib aj lagta hai 3 months ki paternity leave ke baad office gaya tha pehli dafa, isi liye nazar nahi aya aur late night wapis aya. Yehi hoti hai office janay walon ki routine, so not sure wo kaunsa chakkar tha jahan Harib park, to shopping mall, to car park, to ghar, har jagah mojood hua karta tha. Anyways, Aan & Harib discussed the subject of this episode as well, which was bechargi & after looking like ultimate becharas, which the writer wanted them to look like, they ended their conversation. I swear the way Aan was giving Harib hints about how she wants to keep him etched in her eyes forever made me say one thing & that was MEESNI!!!

Anyways, in all honesty this episode was cringe-worthy. There is no reason for Aan to hide the truth from Shabnam because I’m sure Shabnam won’t die after finding out the truth about Farhaan Fraudiya. I just can’t wait for the truth to unravel & I am thinking aisa kya hoga ke Shabnam ke samne sachai ayegi because the director & the writer are trying hard to keep things hidden from Shabnam because hey, Shabnam ka heart pateint hona to aik bahana hai, aslee baat ye hai ke revenue bhi to generate karwana hai na drama drag kar kar ke. Also, can someone tell me wo kaun mariyal hai jo peechay wawela macha deti hai Hawwwnnnnnnnnnnn kar ke as if kisi ne uski kalai marori hai aur gala daba diya hai, I swear such annoying voice & background noise! Please share your thoughts about this pathetic episode of Becharan!

Keep Supporting,
Cheers,
Zahra Mirza.

“I Have Not Left Showbiz”, said Arshad Khan

News of Arshad Khan quitting showbiz and returning to his old dhaba was doing the rounds and his final statement was awaited. He finally released a statement and revealed that the news surfing on the internet is false and he will continue his career in showbiz.

In conversation with Images, Arshad Khan said, “Earlier, someone ran false news, I have not left showbiz, I’m still working,” stating that he had fallen sick for a few days and has not dropped out of showbiz. Although his “relatives were upset after the music video was released.”

His cousin, Rizwan Kazmi, confirmed that Arshad will continue working on his upcoming film Kabeer, but they’re not allowed to speak on the matter further.

He added that he had plans to work towards social causes in Pakistan. “When I become somebody then I can do good, and help the poor and make my country’s name proud.”

“Insha Allah whatever I do now will be good and the public will like it, and love me the way I have been receiving their love so far,” said Arshad.

Here’s a message he has for his fans: “To all my fans and friends, I request you to support me, Insha Allah I am with them.”

Arshad Khan rose to fame as a picture of him brewing tea went viral and landed him many projects and one those was ‘Beparwai’ which was upsetting for his family and many of his fans. The final statement released by Arshad has put all the rumors to rest and we’re glad to know that he will continue to entertain us.

Balu Mahi’s Songs Are All You Need To Listen Today!

The most anticipated film Balu Mahi is slated to release on February 10. The album of the film released today and has got us super excited. The album which consists of four songs released on bestsongs.pk.

The title track of Balu Mahi is amazing and is cool party song. The signature Qawwali ‘Rang De Chunar’ is soothing to the ears and Rahat’s voice has done the magic yet again. The third song ‘Bechaniyan’ is the best way to celebrate love and friendship and is extremely captivating. Last but not the least ‘Tu Kya Jane’ is all about love and heartbreak and is melodious.

Listen to the whole album here

The music video of Balu Mahi’s title track is out now and we are getting into the groove with the heartthrob Osman Khalid Butt and gorgeous Ainy Jaffri. The confidence and the full command on body and those super energetic dance moves are a must watch.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XPLHJJejM7Q

ps: People who stay overseas like i do, can listen to the album here

Amir Liaquat Made Some Shocking Revelations About Om Puri’s Sudden Demise

Bollywood Veteran Actor Om Puri, passed away on January 6, at the age of 66. Both nations were deeply shocked to his sudden death and paid their tributes to the star. Earlier, the Mumbai Police registered it as a natural death but the late actor’s postmortem reports suggests that he did not die of a heart attack. According to latest reports, he had sustained a sharp head injury after falling down due to the influence of alcohol.

However, popular talk-show host, Aamir Liaquat took to BOL TV and made some shocking revelations about Om Puri’s death!

He revealed and explained some details, which had been ignored till date. The host revealed that Om Puri was allegedly murdered and his body was found naked in the kitchen with a 2.5 inch deep wound on his head and was beaten brutally to death.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UrkzZXWp-JQ

An Indian entertainment website, Lehren Tv too revealed a similar story.

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

While Mumbai police have already declared that Om Puri suffered a head injury.

“We suspect that Puri died of heart-attack, however, it will be confirmed after viscera report. After suffering the cardiac arrest, he might have fallen causing the injury on his forehead. He was alone at home and there was no sign of forced entry. At this stage, we have ruled out the possibility of any foul play,” said a senior officer of Mumbai Police.

The Oshiwara police questioned the actor’s close friend and film producer Khalid Kidwai, who told them that some hours before his death, an intoxicated Puri wanted to meet his son.

“He poured a drink in his glass and waited for almost 45 minutes at Nandita’s flat. But when they did not turn up, he took the glass and liquor bottle and started drinking in the car. After finishing the drink, we left,” said producer Khalid Kidwai(close friend of Om Puri) to Mumbai Mirror.

Khalid further said, “I have given them a detailed account of whatever happened on Thursday. I have also told police that he desperately wanted to meet his son, Ishaan, but unfortunately, it did not happen.”

To see what Indian Express wrote in response, Click Here

Many revelations about Om Puri’s death have been coming in lately, Let’s see what is more to come out.

SRK-Mahira’s Garba Look In These New Stills From Raees Is Dreamy!

It was Shah Rukh Khan and Mahira Khan’s chemistry that took over the soulful ‘O Zalima’. The love song was good on mesmerizing music and lyrics, and is breaking the internet since the day it released. Team Raees is leaving no stone unturned to promote the high on entertainment film. Red Chillies Entertainment recently released two stills from an upcoming song and has got us more excited.

What makes the stills more exciting is Mahira Khan’s beauty and the cute smiles trying to peep out is perhaps the best thing about these sneak peaks.

Check out the stills from Raees’ upcoming song ‘Udi Udi Jaye’.

Udi Udi Jaye will be a festive song, Mahira Khan along with SRK will be seen doing garba for the first time on screen. Bollywood film Raees is set to hit the screens on January 25.

Bin Roye Episode 15 Review – Aik Aur Zabardasti Ki Shadi!

I was expecting this episode to be intense and emotional but honestly speaking after watching this episode my first thought was “aur bhi dukh hein zamane mei shadi ke siwa”!! The way Saba’s parents were so eager to get rid of their “ladli beti” was beyond me. Just like many other dramas of recent times which did not work for me, this one too is full of characters whose actions do not match their words! And we all know that actions speak louder than words which makes the entire scenario and these characters confusing! So Irtiza decided to get married to Saba because he wanted to “save her”. I would call this shadi another forced development in this play because of the way it was handled. If Irtiza really was looking out for Saba he should have done what she wanted and not forced her yet again to do something she did not want to do! Letting Saba go with Safeer would have been wrong but getting married to her knowing that the connection they once had was completely dead was ridiculous. Even after the way Saba reacted to living in Saman’s room, Irtiza continued to dictate to her.

Saba shouted a lot in this episode and the dialogue “Mujhe marne se dar nahi lagta” was repeated once again which makes me wonder why are the dialogues in this drama so plain and repetitive. Also for the second time Mahira Khan used the word “alfazu” (words) and I am wondering if that actually is a word! These are minor things but ones which make you wonder what the directors were doing on the sets and why couldn’t a writer like Farhat Ishtiaq show a more sound reason for Irtiza getting married to Saba. Saba’s parents are well off and supposedly they love their daughter to bits yet they were okay with marrying her off for the second time without her consent. The justification that Saba does not know better was quite lame!

Bin Roye Episode 15 Review - Aik Aur Zabardasti Ki Shadi!

In the entire drama so far Saba hasn’t had one meaningful conversation with her father or her mother, something which surely sticks out like a sore thumb. Even tonight when she was screaming and she fainted, her parents were not even around!! Also, Saba’s brother’s reappearance in this episode and his concern for her lacked emotional appeal because the brother has been completely out of the picture too. The relationships between all these characters which were shown quite well in the first 3 episodes or so were not taken forward in a proper manner as the story progressed. Also, there have been many instances in which there is no continuity between the scenes which is definitely a huge disappointment most of the times. In tonight’s episode for example the maid told Saba that dadi was calling her and in the next scene Saba was shouting. They should have shown this conversation properly but it was completely abrupt.

Everything that Safeer said to Saba today went to show that Sonia was back in his life! This was another disappointment. Until now the viewers saw Safeer shouting at Saba every single time she talked to him and now he pretended as if he was looking out for her! This was the most useless scene in tonight’s episode which ruined the effect Irtiza’s lashing out on Safeer and Sonia walking out on him had.

Bin Roye Episode 15 Review - Aik Aur Zabardasti Ki Shadi!

Apart from the weak direction, choppy editing and unconvincing developments one aspect of this play which makes it a complete disappointment is the fact that the dialogues are so plain, repetitive and even weak. In tonight’s episode for example the dialogue “aap ke saath meri baat khtm ho gaye, ab mein akele rehna chahti hu.”  was confusing. Also, the word talaq was used excessively in tonight’s episode even when it was not needed. The background score in tonight’s episode and the last one too was inappropriate to say the least! Bin Roye has two amazing actors who also share sizzling on-screen chemistry playing the lead yet this episode fell completely flat because of the way these latest developments were taken forward. The only powerful scene in this episode was the one in which Saba remembered how she had wished Saman would die and she ran out of the room screaming.

After watching this episode I don’t have huge expectations from the next two episodes. After watching the previous episode I thought the last three episodes might give the viewers something to remember but that seems unlikely now.

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

Mawra Hocane Reaches Yet Another MILESTONE

The bubbly girl Mawra Hocane has been experiencing a purple patch in her life in recent times. From her sister’s wedding performances to starring in a social cause drama and signing a film, the actress continues to surprise the audiences.

However, what we have come across time and again is the immense love that Mawra experiences from the millions of fans she has. With having lots of followers on Twitter and Instagram, the girl now has crossed a million likes on her Facebook page.

A photo posted by MAWRA ? (@mawrellous) on

Mawra today did a live chat with her fans on Facebook to thank them for all the love she has been receiving. She revealed that her drama Sammi will start airing on January 29th. She further surprised her fans by revealing, that she’ll be seen at the grand finale of Miss Veet Pakistan 2016.

Mawra then opened up on how people have criticized her because of her voice and shared how she doesn’t bother people who try to shame her and loves her voice, she even stated that she landed her first lead role due to her voice.

Baitul Mal to release Rs1m for Nusrat Ara’s treatment

As soon as the news of Nusrat Ara’s condition broke out, many artists called for artists to unite and raise donations, others demanded to start a actor’s union to serve stars which have been forgotten.

Pakistan Baitul Mal (PBM) announced on Saturday that it would provide Rs1 million for the treatment of actor Nusrat Ara.

Barrister Abid Waheed Sheikh, the managing director of PMB, told The Express Tribune that a separate sum of Rs50,000 would also be given to Nusrat for her daily expenses. Sheikh said according to his knowledge Nusrat had a stroke and the doctors at the hospital have started treating her.

As soon as I learnt about her illness and other dilemmas, I announced Rs1 million for her treatment besides awarding her Rs50,000 in financial assistance. Now she has been admitted to CMH and she is getting the treatment she requires,” said Sheikh.

Nusrat Ara played the role of Bil Batoori in Ptv drama Ainak Wala Jinn. However, after the serial ended she has struggled to make ends meet and will hopefully get to lead a better life.

Rimsha Butt

7 Famous Figures & Celebrities We Lost In 2016 And 2017 Till Date

2016 has been a year of many highs and lows. As we said good bye to 2016 and welcomed 2017, there were many people we had to say goodbye to. Many famous figures passed away in 2016 and till date. As others age with us, no doubt we’ll be saying bye to many more as the years go by but unquestionably we lost quite many recently. However, even though these famous figures died, their legacies live on and will continue to delight us.

Here is the list of famous figures who died in 2016 and 2017 till date.

1) Junaid Jamshed

7 Famous Figures & Celebrities We Lost In 2016 And 2017 Till Date

Sir Junaid was born on September 3, 1964. He started his career in early 1986 and rose to fame in no time. He became the voice of nation with his songs like Dil Dil Pakistan and Tum Mil Gaye. His band Vital Signs received national fame and prominence with some successful songs. He then continued his music career for many years and then came a point, where he distanced himself from music and in 2004, he officially announced that he has devoted his life to Islam. He continued to spread the teachings of Islam and was even listed as one of the worlds most influential Muslim by the Muslim 500 for his involvement in NGO Muslim charity. Muslim charity has achieved a great deal under his leadership and expand it’s operations to 16 countries. One fine day he was travelling from Chitral to Islamabad on a ill-fated plane which crashed, he along with others on board lost theirs lives on December 7, 2016

2) Amjad Sabri

7 Famous Figures & Celebrities We Lost In 2016 And 2017 Till Date

Sir Amjad was born on December 23, 1977. He was born in a Sufi family and emerged as one of the most prominent qawwali singers, he performed with his father for the first time at the age of 12. He was Pakistan’s qawwali rock star and received success in not just Pakistan but whole Asia. His qawwalis were always deep and mesmerizing. He performed at the Coke Studio season 9 and that was his last performance as he was assassinated on June 22, 2016. Two motorcyclists open fired on his car and he succumbed to the injuries.

3) Abdul Sattar Edhi

7 Famous Figures & Celebrities We Lost In 2016 And 2017 Till Date

One of the most respected and legendary figure of Pakistan, Sir Edhi was born on January 1, 1928. The story of his life is touching and influential. He was the man who in his young days did everything he could to open a free dispensary and provide medicines to sick people. He found Edhi foundation which expanded and diversified over the years. His foundation runs shelters for homeless, hospitals, orphanages and rehab centers. He received 15 International and 10 national awards in his life time. He passed away on July 8, 2016 due to kidney failure at the age of 88. His last wishes included the request of his organs to be donated but due to his ill health, only his corneas were suitable enough to donate.

4) Shahlyla Baloch

7 Famous Figures & Celebrities We Lost In 2016 And 2017 Till Date

Shahlyla was a professional footballer and was born on March 12, 1996. She played as a striker for Balochistan United and Pakistan National women’s football team. She was the first Pakistani woman to score a hat-trick abroad. She died in a car accident on October 12, 2016.

5) Ustad Fateh Ali Khan

7 Famous Figures & Celebrities We Lost In 2016 And 2017 Till Date

He was in many ways the icon of classical music in Pakistan and whole Asia. The singer whose voice mesmerized the audiences died at the age of 82 and was also known as ‘Bade’. Sir Bade started his music career at the age of 14, he along with late Amanat Ali achieved highest recognition because of their signature vocal style which influenced many singers around the world. He suffered lung disease in last week of 2016 and was admitted in hospital for 10 days and passed away on January 4, 2017.

6) Qandeel Baloch

7 Famous Figures & Celebrities We Lost In 2016 And 2017 Till Date

Fouzia Ameen aka Qandeel Baloch was born on March 1, 1990. She was the social media sensation and was famous for lined up controversies. She first rose to prominence in Pakistan idol auditions and was the most searched celebrity on google in Pakistan in 2016. On July 15, 2016 she was murdered by her brother on the name of honor.

7) Om Puri

7 Famous Figures & Celebrities We Lost In 2016 And 2017 Till Date

Bollywood veteran actor, Sir Om Puri was born on October 18, 1950. He has appeared in Bollywood, English and Pakistani film and has been associated to the entertainment industry for about 4 decades. (stitech.edu) He made his Pakistani film debut with Actor In Law and has worked towards better relations between the neighbors. He made his contributions to the cultural front and always supported to bring people closer and promote peace. He has even played roles as a Pakistani in many films. He suffered a heart attack and passed away on January 6, 2017.

May all the departed souls rest in peace.

Rimsha Butt

PM Nawaz Sharif Pays Tribute To Bollywood Veteran Actor Om Puri

Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, actors and people in general have paid their tributes to the Bollywood actor Om Puri, who passed away in Mumbai, for his efforts for the normalization of Indo-Pak ties.

Nawaz Sharif expressed his sorrow over the demise of the veteran actor. Paying homage to the acclaimed actor, 66, the premier said that Om Puri delivered some stellar performances in mainstream commercial Pakistani, Indian movies and elevated the status of Indian Cinema through his natural talent.

PM Nawaz said that late Om Puri made significant contribution in linking the cultural ties between India and Pakistan and refused to succumb to the pressure of anti peace lobbies.

Further, the prime minister prayed on behalf of the people and government of Pakistan for patience and forbearance for the family of Om Puri to bear this irreparable loss.

Om Puri acted in a Pakistani film ‘Actor In Law’, which was released late last year. The late actor played the role of Pakistani in several Bollywood and international movies, with his latest one as Maulana Sahib in the Bollywood movie Bajrangi Bhaijan. The actor regularly participated in Pakistan film festivals. Om Puri passed away on Friday January 6th, the actor succumbed to a major heart attack and was found dead in his apartment in Mumbai, India.

Minal Khan’s Dance At Aiman Khan’s Engagement

Aiman Khan and Muneeb Butt had their engagement on January 6th. The engagement was attended by the couples family, friends and many famous celebrities. Many of the celebrities heated up the dance floor with their cool moves. Aiman’s friends and sister Minal swayed the dance floor, the celebrities too did not shy away from having some fun. Minal shined in the whole ceremony and looked extremely beautiful.

Aiman Khan & Muneeb Butt Couple Dance On Engagement

One of the cutest couple of Pakistani Industry Aiman Khan and Muneeb Butt exchanged rings on January 6th. Their engagement was no less than a grand star-studded event. We just can’t get over the fact that how gorgeous the couple looked together, Aiman stunned in the Maria B jora and Muneeb looked handsome than ever. Many celebrities were seen dancing at the ceremony and the couple was no less than others because they too added more charm to the night with their short yet sweet dance.

Maya Ali Group Dance With Imran Abbas & Sanam Chaudhry

Aiman Khan and Muneeb Butt are finally engaged now. The couple had a extravagant star studded engagement. Many popular celebrities like Imran Abbas, Ali Abbas, Maya Ali, Ghana Ali, Sanam Chaudhry, Sadaf Kanwal and Yasir Nawaz were present at the ceremony. Celebrities were seen mingling and enjoying, their cool moves were undoubtedly the highlight of the ceremony. Mayal Ali danced the night away along with other celebrities.

Khuda Aur Mohabbat Episode 11 Review – Beautifully Overwhelming!

This episode of Khuda Aur Mohabbat was absolutely & incredibly beautiful. This particular episode was a blend of so many beautiful emotions which were portrayed extremely well especially because they were related to Hammad & that is the reason why I found myself getting overwhelmed a couple of times. What I loved watching tonight in Khuda Aur Mohabbat was the realistic approach with which the emotions were conveyed; Hammad’s own emotions & the emotions of those people who are related to Hammad through the relation of love & respect, absolutely brilliant. Even though we saw a lot of flashbacks in this episode & for some people, it might make the pace of the episode a bit slow but to be honest, I didn’t mind it at all, for me, when something works, it just works & that is the reason why I am absolutely in love with this drama because everything is working, be it direction or editing or acting of all the actors. For me, Khuda Aur Mohabbat has turned out to be a completeeeee package & for that I thank the entire Team of Khuda Aur Mohabbat, thank you, well done & congratulations on exceeding the expectations that the viewers had with you guys & this project! :)

For me, the best bits of this episode were the conversations that Hammad & Najma shared, that was first time I found myself getting overwhelmed because Hammad could see the beauty of honesty & truthfulness in each & every single word that was coming from Najma. Najma does not have a child, but she has formed such a unique bond with Hammad that she has started considering him as her own son, which is absolutely beautiful & that is the reason we saw that Najma herself couldn’t hold her tears back seeing Hammad in pain. I loved the comparison that they showed between Hammad’s mother & Najma, yes, the fact still remains that Hammad’s mother might love Hammad more & she might be worried for him too, but the one who understood his pain, saw his sufferings & realized what he was going through like a mother should, it was Najma, that is why even Hammad couldn’t hold back & ended up sharing each & every little detail regarding Imaan & what he feels for her. Hammad & Najma’s conversation about defining the feelings Hammad has for Imaan was absolutely heart-touching & was so beautifully written. Hats off for the dialogue writer to come up with such meaningful & deep dialogues to add more charm to all the conversations.

Shakir’s concern for Hammad got the better of him & that is why on his family’s persuasion, he ended up contacting Ghafoor to find out where Hammad was. Nighat was right, she had to tell Hammad everything about what was transpiring in Imaan’s life as she felt it was important for Hammad to know. I absolutely love seeing how after regaining some strength, Hammad went to meet his colleagues. That scene was quite special too where Hammad was received with such a warm welcome. I absolutely love the warmth everyone has towards Hammad, there is something just so beautiful about it, because it goes to show that these people might not luxuries to offer to Hammad, but all they have is all sorts of emotions, which is exactly what Hammad needs. For Hammad to say that he didn’t want Ghafoor to treat him differently went to show how dignified he was & how he believed in equality. Hammad is trying hard to form an identity of his own & that is why the last thing he wants right now is to be treated differently because of the tag of being Commissioner Amjad Raza’s son, which is something that he has bid farewell to.

Hammad ended up meeting Nighat & found out that Imaan was going to get married to Abdullah. Even though that was a short scene but I liked the conversation between Abdullah & Tonga owner, it was like for the first time we were getting introduced to Abdullah in a different light & were getting an insight into him, putting the facade of him being a religious preacher aside. I know that particular conversation didn’t tell us much but for a change, it was nice. Anyways, as expected, Hammad couldn’t take the news of Imaan’s marriage well & it ended up taking a toll on Hammad. That scene once again was just so beautiful, heart-wrenching at the same time & overwhelming too. I hate to see Hammad getting defeated again & again & again. ‘Ye ma’amla hukum ka nahi, arz ka hai’, Hammad was still hopeful all this while but he got a final verdict, he got to know that his request was refused, it was rejected & there was no way that it will ever be reconsidered & that is something that Hammad couldn’t bear the burden of.

I absolutely loved seeing how each & every single person, Siddique, Najma, Shakir, Nighat, Ghafoor, Kheru, all of them were concerned about Hammad & that is why, Najma & Siddique decided to contact someone from Hammad’s family to at least help him in one way or the other. Kamran & Ebaad came to meet Hammad & it was actually quite nice to see Hammad getting a chance to explain himself once again. All he wants is his family to apologize to Molvi Aleemuddin, for insulting him & for accusing him of devising a plan along with Imaan to trap him. Hammad knows it is something that his family wouldn’t ever do, that is why he hasn’t even thought of returning back to his old life or his family!

It was impossible to not fall in love with a person like Hammad, who has gone to such an extent for his love, to prove that his intentions are pure, to prove to the entire world that what he feels for Imaan is something that can not be described in words, that is why as the episodes are passing by, we are getting to see how Imaan is falling deeper & deeper in love with Hammad too. Imaan sympathizes with Hammad & feels burdened seeing him suffer, but the reason why she sheds tears is because she is in love with him & she can not confess. Imaan felt like her heart would explode after all the details that Nighat shared about Hammad & that is only because she loves him but she can not say. Imaan hates seeing Hammad suffering so much because of her & may be that is why, she will end up fulfilling Nighat’s wish of having a conversation with Hammad only to tell him to stop punishing himself & to return back to his old life & his family.

Overall, this episode was absolutely beautiful. I love how realistically all the emotions have been portrayed. I must say, even though the dialogues have been a strength of this drama, but in this particular episode, each & every single dialogue was beautiful, it was meaningful & it had a depth to elaborate the emotions each & every character was going through. I loved the acting of all the actors in this episode too, like each & every character in this drama or story has a meaning, has a reason & contributes to the story in a very unique way. Najma is a friend, a mother & a confidant to Hammad, Siddique is like a father-figure to him, Ghafoor & Kheru are his well-wishers & are friends, Shakir is another father-figure who is concerned about Hammad’s well-being. It was absolutely beautiful to see how Hammad has touched each & everyone’s heart & life in such a way that their heart bleeds when they see him in so much of pain. I’d appreciate if someone will tell me the name of the actor playing the role of Shakir, because I find his acting just so beautiful & realistic, he has so much of pain on his face whenever he sees Hammad punishing himself, I just love each & every scene that Shakir & Hammad share. The actress playing the role of Najma has done such a wonderful job too, I love how she is authoritative for Hammad’s own good, she is like a sister, a friend & a mother to him which is heart-warming.

Now coming to the star of the episode, it was undoubtedly Imran Abbas, it is absolutely amazing how his eyes speak, I found myself shedding a tear or two when Hammad cried holding a hand of Najma as he found someone to rely on emotionally. In that particular scene, Imran Abbas stole the show. His eyes are just so expressive & even though I have said it before, I will say it again, there was no other actor who could’ve done justice to the character of Hammad the way Imran Abbas has done. Thank you so much Imran Abbas! Please share your thoughts about this beautiful episode of Khuda Aur Mohabbat!

Keep Supporting,
Cheers,
Zahra Mirza.

ps: My request to all the fans of Khuda Aur Mohabbat; I seriously want you guys to go to GEO Entertainment’s FB page & request them to upload Khuda Aur Mohabbat as soon as it ends & upload it in a better quality because seriously, all the fans deserve to watch Khuda Aur Mohabbat in HD! :D

Khuda Mera Bhi Hai Episode 12 Review – New Challenges

One thing that stood out more than any other in this episode were all those positive characters who are fighting their own battles and are not trying to bring anyone down. Also, Mikael and Noor’s relationship was the highlight of this episode. The way Mikael went out of his way to make this kid feel special and the manner in which Noor reciprocated his feelings was truly touching. It is definitely great to see women like Mahi and Sanam who are secure enough to focus on building their own lives instead of blaming other people like Arshi and Zain for not supporting them. Also, Mahi’s reaction after she found out how Mikael felt about her was shown in an apt manner. She decided to distance herself from this man and was honest about the way she felt about this entire situation. There was no awkwardness about the whole situation, in fact both of them dealt with it like two educated and open-minded people would. Mahi is facing new challenges as Noor gets older because he is now in a position to assert himself and is a sensitive child who notices everything around him.

Khuda Mera Bhi Hai Episode 12 Review - New Challenges

The scene in which Mahi remembered how Zain told her that his mother had given them her “blessings” was however blown out of proportion. The way everyone’s reactions were covered was somewhat strange. Also, I am having a very difficult time relating to Mahi and Zain’s situation. While I can understand that two people can go on loving each other for years but I find it hard to relate to the circumstances they are in. They see each other every day yet there has not been a single emotional moment in which both of them or at least one of them revealed their true feelings. Can anyone really be this patient?

My favorite scene of this episode was the one in which Mahi took her anger out on Noor after finding out that there might be “another woman” in Zain’s life. Mahgul sacrificed a great deal for her kid and she never regretted it for a second but this scene showed how difficult it was for her to even think that Zain might be moving on. Noor’s closeness to Mikael was reinforced through different scenes in this episode. Noor feels more secure with Mikael right now than he does with anyone else. I was hoping that the viewers will get to see Mikael’s back story in this episode but right now it seems like he does not have a story to tell although it does feel like there is more to his character than meets the eye.

Khuda Mera Bhi Hai Episode 12 Review - New Challenges

Kashmala’s character and the make-up of all the ladies (with the exception of Aisha Khan) in this episode stood out like a sore thumb. Zain’s ujri hui halat hasn’t changed in all these years yet Kashmala somehow finds him attractive, maybe because he is a challenge for her! Although I am a huge fan of Irsa Ghazal but in some of the scenes she was too stiff. Her body language never changes no matter who she is talking to.

Am I the only one who found it somewhat odd that Zahir never took the food out of the bag? I think it would have been better if he took some empty boxes out if nothing else or if there was no food involved in that scene! Overall, although tonight’s episode wasn’t exceptional but it was interesting enough except for Kashmala’s track which is clichéd to the core. I am looking forward to Mikael and Zain’s confrontation in the upcoming episode. Does Mikael have ulterior motives? Is he really as nice as he appears to be? Watching Arshi spit venom yet again in the preview of the next episode made me wonder why she is getting so much screen time when she does not have anything new to add to the story at least for now.

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