And again, there are some more pictures from the show, Mehmaannawaz. Your favourite star couple, Aiza and Danish look beautiful but then again, what’s new?
Have a look at the pictures and this time, we can also see Amina Sheikh and Mohib Mirza with their daughter.
This time, Sarmad Khoosat was pleased to invite the ever-vivacious Juggan Kazim to the show. Sarmad Khoosat said that he admires Juggan’s jolly personality and the way she always stays happy. ‘‘Kabhi kabhaar zara behki behki baatain karti hain lekin yeh bhi in ki shakhsiat ka khoobsurat hissa hai.”
I thoroughly enjoyed this episode and I think the credit goes to Juggan! She called Sarmad Khoosat and herself, ‘neem-pagal’. ”Dunya kay sabse achay log zara say crack hain.”
Juggan definitely took over the show, and I say that in a positive way, because the other guests we have seen on this show seemed a bit uncomfortable in the kitchen, but it was definitely not the case this time. Juggan did most of the cooking and most of the talking and I really enjoyed it.
Sarmad Khoosat asked her about Juggan’s Pret Collection. Juggan revealed that she actually wanted to open her own restaurant and had no plans of launching her own clothes range until she was approached by this person she did her first internship with back when she was 17. They partnered up for this and so we have Juggan’s Pret Collection.
When asked about what disturbs her the most, Juggan spoke about child labour, and also expressed disgust at the way families scoff at the house help. ”Charity begins at home. Apne liay 50 hazaar ka jora lena hai lekin ghar mein kaam karne wali ko 500 ka jora detay huay bhi jaan jati hai.”
Sarmad Khoosat asked Juggan about her break from acting and she revealed that she has a lot on her plate at the moment; she has her own morning show and now with her Pret Collection, she’s busier than ever.
“Jub koi acha lagta hai tu us ka bura bhi acha hi lagta hai. Mohabbat andhi nahi faragh dil hoti hai, aaib dekhti hai magar nazar andaz kar deti hai!” After watching this episode of Dil Lagi I don’t have the words to praise Nadeem Baig’s direction in particular and Faiza Iftikhar’s script which deserved to be directed with such dedication. This play is a visual treat; the sets, the clothes which the actors wear, the camera work and the picture quality especially in this episode was simply flawless! All the beautiful colors in the background, on the rooftops, those which the actors wear are definitely a deliberate attempt to make this drama visually pleasing and the director has definitely succeeded in doing so. Having said that I must add that the direction and camerawork alone cannot save the day if the script lacks depth and meaning. Like many other scripts written by Faiza Iftikhar, this one too has plenty of situations and surprises in store which are not over-dramatic but truly impactful! It is good to know that there are directors and writers out there who realize that we expect more from them than a stellar cast and beautiful locations. This episode had a few scenes which could qualify as somewhat clichéd but the bits which were anything but clichéd like always managed to stand out more than the dialogues uttered by Anmol’s mother in this episode especially because the context is completely different from what we see normally in dramas.
Mohid’s character is turning out to be very balanced and likeable. Unlike Anmol he believes in soul-searching. He knows that Anmol lied about her love affair with Fareed even then he does not judge her primarily because he loves her. When Anmol questions him about his priorities he pauses to think about what she said and in the morning he also pleads Sabiha’s case in front of his mother. Also, although he has been brought up by a mother who holds him very dear but he does not have an inflated ego. There was a time when Mohid thought it was alright to do whatever he needed to do in order to get what he wanted but Anmol has taught him many things which he would not have learned otherwise. Anmol, of course does not believe in practicing what she preaches. The character development has been convincing and has made this character more appealing. Hamayun Saeed is very convincing in this role, he has made Mohid’s conviction in his love for Anmol very relatable.
Although Anmol is still as stubborn as she was in the first episode but there are times when she has to be slightly flexible. My most favorite part of this episode was when Anmol decided to free Mohid’s pigeons! I could totally see that coming when Mohid’s mother mentioned how dear these pigeons were to him even then I was left wondering if Anmol would have the guts to take such a step. Now the question is whether these pigeons really want to be free?? Or do they love Mohid so much that they will return!! I am looking forward to Anmol’s reaction and the conversation between Mohid and Anmol in the next episode already! This was one of the many scenes in tonight’s episode which was beautifully shot. The expressions on Anmol’s face said more than any words could!
Tonight both the mothers in the drama decided to take charge at the same time! After Anmol’s mother made her promise that she will not brainwash Sabiha to go against her mother’s wishes, Mohid’s mother made sure that her bahu took care of her son. Anmol felt helpless and decided to do something that would make Mohid upset. The conversation between Mohid’s mother and Dastagir in tonight’s episode went to show that Mohid wasn’t really the rough and tough person he appears to be. It also showed that Mohid was taking payments from people who had rented properties owned by them and wasn’t doing anything unlawful.
“Mohabbat nahi ho sakti koshish karne se aur na karwaye ja sakti hai. Yeh tu wahi ki tarah hoti hai, Aasman se utrti hai kub kis se kahan kese ho jaye, yeh koi nahi janta.” Mishaal and Dastagir’s brief scene together made this episode complete. It is truly refreshing to watch a drama in which all the characters get the screen time they deserve and their stories are being taken forward gradually. Mariam Ansari is doing complete justice to her role and Imran Ashraf is adorable as Dastagir. The conversation between Mohid and Dastagir was also beautifully written, it was definitely one of those scenes that deserve to be watched over and over again! There was a major development in Sabiha’s track in this episode too. It remains to be seen how her mother reacts to this latest development.
I must say that Dil Lagi is much more entertaining now that Anmol is not getting her way! Loved the expressions on her face when she ran to the rooftop to see how Mohid would react when he doesn’t find his pigeons there! Can’t wait to see what happens next. Like every other episode of Dil Lagi this one too had some remarkable dialogues and beautiful conversations to its credit which stay with you long after you’re done watching the show. The director Nadeem Baig has turned this drama into a masterpiece by details which we rarely get to see in dramas. The person in charge of editing has also done his job really well. Anmol and Mohid’s story is getting more interesting with every episode. At this point Mohid is way ahead of the game because he is not focusing on scoring points!
How many of you watched this beautiful episode of Dil Lagi? Do share your thoughts about it.
Fatima Awan
Naseeruddin Shah is a veteran Indian actor who has also appeared in Pakistani film, Shoaib Mansoor’s Khuda Kay Liye.
In a recent interview with Hindustan Times, Naseeruddin Shah compared the actors of India with that of Pakistan and said, “Hindi actors have always been dying to go to Hollywood. They would give their arms to go to there. It’s like Pakistani actors are dying to come to India. Pakistani people consider Bollywood to be the ultimate! I go there and they say ‘waah kya films banai hai.”
In Pakistan, there are many actors, like Shan, who are not ecstatic about Pakistani actors working in India. Similarly, Naseeruddin Shah is not happy with Indian actors making their way into Hollywood. “These people who are tom-tomming their entry into Hollywood are all going to come back very soon. Because Hollywood has no place for an Asian to play a lead. It’s a one-off thing.”
It’s a wrap for the shooting of upcoming film, Teri Meri Love Story, which is directed by Jawad Bashir. The cast of the film includes Mohib Mirza, Ushna Shah, Mohsin Abbas Haider and Laila Zubairi amongst others.
THe shooting has come to an end.
Mehmaan nawaz is a Ramadan show on See TV hosted by Imran Abbas. I am not following the show, but Aiza Khan and Danish Taimoor keep their fans posted through instagram.
Have a look at some pictures:
Sharmeen Obaid Chinoy is a Pakistani filmmaker and activist who has won not one, but two Academy Awards for the documentaries Saving Face and A Girl in the River: The Price of Forgiveness.
Her latest documentary follows Ayesha Chundrigar, who has been running an animal shelter since 2014 and taking care of stray animals.
In a video that was posted by the Ayesha Chundrigar Foundation’s page on Facebook, Ayesha Chundrigar explained, ”We also hold donkey camps, where we provide medical treatment, food and water to donkeys all over Karachi. We also educate owners on how to treat the animals better.”
The shelter houses 200 animals and has rescued over 1000 animals so far.
We are proud to have women like Ayesha Chundrigar and Sharmeen Obaid who wish to make a difference. Sharmeen Obaid’s documentaries are always powerful, and I am sure this one will be awesome, too!
Mann Mayal is considered one of the most watched dramas of the current season yet there are so many glaring flaws in this drama which also make it the biggest disappointment of this season. Here are the top 5 reasons why Mann Mayal is an epic fail!
Best love story of the season or the worst sob story of the year?
This drama was promoted as not only the best love story of this season but the kind of love story which will make people forget all others. The love story ended in less than 6 weeks and after that viewers had to sit through one episode after another of watching the heroine sob and suffer. The hero also struggled until he got rich and then he sobbed and suffered for different reasons! Everyone in this drama is sad whether it is Mikael, Mannu or Salahuddin which is why it is the worst sob story of the season!
The promos which were shown to promote Mann Mayal showed a very happy bubbly side of Mannu maybe because the producers knew that this side would attract the viewers more than the struggling times which Mannu faced after she got married but most of the drama revolves around Mannu’s marital problems.
Ramzan Humara Emaan is hosted by Hamza Ali Abbasi and Ayesha Khan. I think it’s quite a decent show where the main focus is not on giving away gifts but on having quality discussions with esteemed scholars.
I certainly appreciate the fact that Hamza Ali Abbasi addresses relevant issues like the ruling of Islamic Ideology Council on wife beating, and he also talked about our current Defence Minister’s vulgar outburst against fellow parliamentarian.
Today, Pakistan women’s cricket team was invited to the show. Here are some pictures:
Pakistani television industry is a very important part of our entertainment industry because almost every household can afford the luxury of watching Pakistani dramas on their television screens. Pakistani drama artists also become more popular than models and film artists because they are admired by many people who watch these dramas. Pakistani drama actors, males and females, are very talented but not all these actors always impress the viewers with their acting skills because their talent is wasted if the dramas they are working in do not provide the kind of entertainment which resonates with the wider audience.
It is also a fact that people get tired of watching some actors perform similar roles repeatedly. Such typecasting bores the viewers and they lose interest in the actor even though there is nothing wrong with their acting skills.
Pakistani dramas are divided in seasons nowadays. In the latest slot of dramas in different channels, some actors are shining more than others because of their impressive performances and because the dramas they are working in are gaining popularity.
Here are 5 top actors who are undoubtedly ruling this season of dramas.
Zahid Ahmed
Zahid Ahmed is the true example of an actor who came, saw and conquered not only the realm of acting but also the hearts of people. Even when he played negative roles in many dramas the viewers saw his talent. Nowadays he is seen in the most popular plays Zara Yaad Kar and Besharam both of which air on the same day but on different channels. Viewers also love this gentleman because of the variations in the characters he performs.
Today Sarmad Khoosat invited the beautiful and immensely talented Maya Ali to the show. Maya Ali has worked with determination to reach where she is today. Having worked with directors like Haissam Hussain and Mehreen Jabbar, Maya is indeed a force to reckon with.
The episode was nice; Maya Ali is very humble and sweet. She looked really pretty today.
Maya Ali revealed that she does not work during the blessed month of Ramadan and takes a break from all her projects. Sarmad Khoosat and Maya Ali haven’t done a project together as yet, but they wish to work together in future.
Maya admitted that given the field she works in, she has to be conscious about her diet so she keeps a check on what she eats.
Syra Shahroz is working on her upcoming film Chalay Thay Saath. These days she is in Gilgit for the shooting and her pictures on instagram show that the natural beauty of the northern areas has absolutely mesmerized her.
Here are some of the pictures she posted on her instagram account. I think this film will be a visual delight.
Hina Altaf is one of the most talented newcomers, best known for her acting in drama serials, Ek Thi Mishal and Abroo, both on HUM TV. She also hosts a show called, Breaking Weekend on ARY Zindagi. She has a very innocent face and she totally owned her character in drama serial Abroo. Hina Altaf is very active on her instagram account. Here are a few pictures, most of them are from the set of her show Breaking Weekend on ARY Zindagi. 
Aamir Liaquat started his career from a religious program which is why most people saw him as a religious scholar but as the trend for game shows during Ramazan started Aamir Liaquat was the one who was leading this new trend. He showed a more modern side of him by cracking jokes and even doing things which were criticized by many people. There were times when he defended his stance and there were others when he apologized. He also changed many channels in between.
Right now Aamir Liaquat is hosting Inaam Ghar on Geo TV which is also a game show inspired by who will be a millionaire. Aamir Liaquat has invited many celebrities to his show and all of them have been full of praise for him. Reema and Ushna Shah both were very impressed to meet him and now Neelam Muneer is the one who chose to have a lunch date with Aamir Liaquat instead of Imran Khan!! Although the audience voted for Imran Khan, Neelam Muneer made a different decision.
Neelam Muneer also gave concrete reasons for her choice. She said,
“The reason for this choice is that you are honest, you are the same person in front of the camera and behind it too. This is your best trait.”
Aamir Liaquat agreed with her and said he did not believe in getting artificial in front of camera.
Watch the video clip here:
Nadia Khan left her Morning Show on Geo saying that she had a back ache which did not allow her to continue hosting the show. Now that Nadia is done hosting her own show, she is being seen as a guest in other talk shows. She was invited as a guest in Dawn News’ talk show hosted by Ali Saleem and she was also invited as a guest on Sanam Baloch’s show Shan-e-Sehar.
Nadia Khan told in the Dawn News’ talk show that the hectic travelling and back spasm were the main reasons for her to leave hosting Morning Shows but in Sanam Baloch’s show she told the real reason behind her leaving these shows. She said,
“I don’t want to do regressive shows which takes people 100 years back in time! The totkay and petty problems like how to make your skin fair are not the most important issues in life. I am done with all this, I refuse to support this format of Morning Shows.”
Sanam Baloch also said that she was against shows which focused on these fairness treatments. She also refused to do such shows even though these are the only shows which get ratings.
After sugar coating the truth Nadia Khan finally came out with the real reason behind leaving Morning Shows.
Watch the video clip here:
Urwa and Mawra are two very ambitious sisters that worked hard to get where they are today. Now, their brother, Ins-e-Yazdan, is making his TV debut and that too with drama serial Udaari!
The three siblings are very close and they have worked together in theatre plays.
Mein Sitara is one of those very few dramas on air right now which keep you hooked right from the get-go. Time flies really fast while you’re watching an episode of Mein Sitara because every scene adds something to the story and every character in the play is intriguing. There has hardly been an episode which could be missed unlike many other dramas which have plenty of filler episodes which can easily be missed! Mein Sitara is the most underrated and under appreciated play of this season in terms of TRPs but it is definitely on top of my must-watch list!! Mein Sitara promises quality entertainment, anyone who hasn’t watched this drama yet should definitely catch up because Sitara’s journey is fascinating right from the first episode!
The first scene of this episode was remarkable; this was the scene which changed Jharna’s mindset and Sitara got another chance to regain her trust. In the beginning of this episode Sitara wasn’t sure what she should do, she didn’t want to do anything to let Jharna down and at the same time she did not want to hurt Farhad’s feelings, also she could not resist the temptation of meeting him. Meeting Jharna in the studio changed everything for Sitara, this was a really close call, she knew that had Jharna come at a time when she was there with Farhad she would have lost her ‘Baji’ forever. Sitara has her mind made up now but Farhad is convinced that his ‘ishq’ for Sitara will never die. He knows that he shouldn’t be cheating on his wife who has always been by his side but at the same time he cannot live without Sitara now. The ‘fascination’ with Sitara tripled when she made it clear that she could not go on meeting him like this. Had Sitara been willing to go along with these secret meetings Farhad might not have proposed to her. The logic Farhad gave Sitara was spot on – a man who is as desperate as he is right now would do exactly what he is doing.
After a long time I felt for Jharna while watching this episode. She felt guilty and after a long time it seemed like she had faith in Sitara and her husband yet again therefore this time around it really did look like she deserved better from both these people. She has invested a lot in both these relationships. Sitara’s attempts to prove to Farhad that she is not interested in him are likely to make him more interested in her. The whole situation has become very interesting. Farhad is not willing to back out at any cost and it remains to be seen if Sitara really is strong enough to deal with this situation. She genuinely feels bad and has proven that she does not want to betray Jharna, but is this situation reversible? Will she use Jamal to get out of this situation? I can’t wait to find out.
My most favorite part of this episode had to be Farhad and his junooni ishq, the way he justified it and the manner in which Mikaal Zulfiqar has translated this character on screen is beyond brilliant! Yes! I am dead against extra-marital affairs but I am all for showing raw emotions on screen in such a way that the viewers are convinced that the characters are unable to control these emotions. Saba Qamar is faultless as Sitara; she was especially amazing in the first scene of this episode. It was great to see a glimpse of the old Jharna in this episode and the relationship which Jharna and Sitara once shared. Sitara’s conversation with Jharna after her brother left went to show that she was not going to let anyone exploit her. Although Sitara was the first one to show how she felt about Farhad but right now Farhad is the one who is pressurizing her to something she does not want to do.
Mein Sitara is beautifully written and brilliantly directed, all those people who are not watching this play are missing out on something truly amazing! Every episode of this drama is spell-binding and I can’t thank the whole team of this drama enough especially the producers for taking a chance and giving the viewers something different to watch.
The preview of the next episode promises a lot more drama, some brilliant performances and even more of the raw emotions we all love!
How many of you watched this latest installment? Please feel free to share your thoughts.
Fatima Awan
In the third episode of Star Iftar, Sarmad Khoosat invited one of our best exports to India (his words, not mine :P), Mawra Hocane. Sarmad Khoosat spoke highly of Mawra’s acting in her Bollywood debut and called her an endearing actress.
Mawra confessed that she is a big foodie and that her mother uses a phrase for her, ”lakkar hazm, pathar hazm”. She is grateful that she eats a lot but never gets fat – yup, some people are lucky that way.
About work and future projects, Sarmad asked Mawra if she has any TV projects in the pipeline and she revealed that when she went to India, she saw that people across the border look at Pakistani TV industry with awe and admiration, so she will continue to work in TV dramas, and has a few TV projects to look forward to, but didn’t reveal more than that.
When Sarmad asked her about the people she looks up to and draws inspiration from, Mawra said that she has a high opinion of Mahira Khan and that she admires how Mahira has worked in the biggest dramas and films and continues to be unstoppable. She also said that she is a fan of Priyanka Chopra and admires the way she has paved way out of her country into Hollywood. ”These people have taught me kay har jagah kaam karo. Work wherever you feel the project’s right.”
Samina Peerzada is a veteran actress who breathes life into every character that she portrays. All her performances are flawless, but my favourite is her portrayal of Durr-e-Shahwar.
She is invited as the guest of honour to the opening event of the National Library of Norway’s exhibition exploring Henrik Ibsen’s ‘A Doll’s House’ , which happens to be the world’s most performed theatre play.
She will inaugurate the exhibition on June 9. The people at National Library are pleased to welcome her, “It is a great pleasure for us to welcome Samina Peerzada to the National Library of Norway. Mrs Peerzada has visited Oslo twice before, when she performed at The International Ibsen Festival in 1994. The Norwegian audience will be thrilled to see her back in Norway, says Head of programming Eline Skaar Kleven”.
She is the finest actress of the industry, and without a doubt, this is no small feat. More power to her!
Seeta Bagri is an upcoming drama serial on TV One. Being the first ever production of Adnan Siddiqui, it promises a different story with strong characters.
Sarwat Gillani posts a lot of pictures on Instagram from the sets of Seeta Bagri. She also speaks highly of Adnan Sidddiqui and says that he is a very considerate and generous producer who takes good care of his crew.
Having won numerous accolades for her outstanding talent as a makeup artist, Nabila is the finest stylist in Pakistan.
Now, recently Lindsay Lohan,who is a popular Hollywood actress (she appeared in comedy flicks like Mean Girls, Freaky Friday, Parent Trap etc) , posted a picture with our very own Nabila.
In an interview with Dawn Images,Nabila opened up about working with Lohan,”I am planning to expand my business globally in the near future, but right now, Lindsay and I are working on a charity that focuses on ending modern-day slavery. We are particularly invested in encouraging GSM sustainability within businesses, where a triple bottom line framework is followed.”
I was already involved with this charity when Lindsay reached out to me. The logistics don’t bother me, since I am on the verge of venturing into the international market anyway.”
Pakistanis in all fields are enormously talented. Rida Shah is one such photographer who takes pride in the fact that she is a “concept based photomanipulation artist” who uses her photography usually to show the darker side of life but this time she used her skills for something completely different. She transformed famous Pakistani celebrities into very well-known Disney characters old and new. This was a fun exercise which gave these celebrities digital makeovers.
Here are the makeovers of Pakistani celebrities as famous Disney characters. Do share which actor looks best in the make over and which one you think should have been given a different make over.
Mahira Khan as Rapunzel:
Rapunzel is one of the most well known and oldest Disney princesses who was known for her long hair and big eyes. The old Disney Rapunzel was given a new face when the animated series Tangled came out. It was a brand new take on an old fairy tale and it also gave a twist to the age old tale by giving Rapunzel’s long hair magical powers.
Here is how Mahira Khan was transformed into Princess Rapunzel.
In the second episode of Star Iftar, we saw Mikaal Zulfiqaar, who, in the words of Sarmad Khoosat, is haseen o jameel inside and out.
Sarmad Khoosat and Mikaal have worked together in several projects but the ones that immediately come to mind are Pani Jaisa Pyar and Shehr-e-Zaat.
Chatting with Sarmad Khoosat, Mikaal revealed that he used to be a big foodie and there was a time when food was his extravaganza. Mikaal oh-so-casually spoke about having dinner at Gordon Ramsay’s – yes Gordon Ramsay!!
Talking about his work, Mikaal said that he has a couple of TV serials on-air while one or two are in the pipeline. He also talked about venturing into films. He has started to work as a producer (he produced drama serial Tum Mere Kia Ho on PTV) and now he is thinking of producing a film but he can’t reveal further details until he is sure.
With flawless features and brilliant acting, Aisa Khan is TV’s sweetheart. She has a huge number of fans that adore her and are always waiting to see new pictures of her. Currently, fans can see her on Urdu 1 where her chemistry with Imran Abbas is being appreciated.
RRecently, Aiza Khan is working with make up artist and stylist Akif Ilyas. Here are a few pictures where Akif Ilyas dolled her up:
Aiza also got her makeup and styling done by Akif Ilyas for a couple of pre-recorded Eid shows:
Thank God!! This is not going to be another one of those dramas in which the viewers have to witness not one but two dysfunctional marriages. The best part of this episode despite all the ghisse pitte saas bahu issues was the fact that the writer saved the viewers the trouble of watching another marriage on screen which was bound to be a failure. Ramish’s character has been my favorite character right from the get-go. He is an unconventional person in a family of stereotypes who has some principles but he is not someone who will do anything and everything to please the people he loves. He holds his own likes and dislikes very dear to him which makes his character even more human and likeable. Although there are many times when Imran Abbas’s acting isn’t up-to-the-mark but Ramish Hassan’s character has always been very logical and balanced. It is good to see a hero on screen who can take a stand for himself when it is needed with creating unnecessary drama.
Tum Kon Piya has to be one of those very few plays which is a mixture of clichés and some very pleasant surprises which are basically the reason why the viewers have reason to believe that while the writer banked largely on the good girl stuck in a bad situation scenario but she also made an effort to ensure that some of the characters and situations are brand new. Javeria’s re-entry in Zarbab’s life will give it a new twist. Also, Ramish’s father now has a good reason to tackle this whole situation in a different way.
Arif’s track is headed exactly where it was expected to go. If he really does end up working for Ramish then there will be constant contact between Ramish and Elma. I also like the way the relationship between Elma and Ramish has been shown after she got married. Unlike the most famous drama of the century Mann Mayal these interactions are more real. Although Elma still thinks of Ramish especially when she feels lonely or needs a friend to talk to but at the same time her efforts to make her marriage work are genuine. Also, Ramish truly does want Elma to be happy although he never wanted a life without her. His concern and love for Elma is genuine and he doesn’t think he needs to intervene in her life unnecessarily in order to make her happy.
Zarbab seemed like a harmless person in the beginning. He was always shown as a coward who was scared of every woman in his life who was intimidating or dominating enough. Now that he has a wife like Elma who is neither intimidating nor dominating, he is the one who wants things his way. He knows that his mother makes sure Elma does not get the time to get ready before he comes home but he made an issue out of it tonight which went to show that he is a selfish person. Also, he is one of those people who can’t always respect and love people who don’t demand his love and respect with the sort of pressure tactics his mother uses and the ones Javeria used to use. Had he been married to Javeria he would have been a perfect husband. While I hate Zarbab’s character I absolutely love the way Ali Abbas has translated this character on screen effortlessly.
Sharafat Begum has the same issues with his bahu in every episode and it seems highly unlikely that she will change. Unfortunately this character is clichéd to the core and one dimensional.
The fact that this drama is about much more than just Elma’s journey makes it interesting enough. There are characters which are black and white like that of Elma and Sharaft Begum but there also those which have more to offer like that of Ramish and even Arif.
How many of you watched this latest episode? Do share your thoughts about it.
Fatima Awan
Mehreen Jabbar is arguably the most skilled director we have. Her last drama, Mera Naam Yusuf Hai was very well-received. Now, people are waiting for her film, Dobara Phir Se, which boasts a remarkable cast including Hareem Farooq, Adeel Hussain, Sanam Saeed, Ali Kazmi, Tooba Siddiqui.
LLately, the actors posted a few pictures:
When HSY invited Azfar Rehman and Mawra to his show, Mawra mentioned that Azfar (Azfu to his friends) has a way with people, because of which he is liked by almost everyone in the industry.
Yesterday it was his birthday so a lot of celebrities sent their kind wishes.
Ohkay so, finally after so many weeks Aabro ended & I am glad that the writer didn’t disappoint us in the end & gave us a complete ending that the viewers were hoping for. However, I do believe that in stead of showing the elders, they should’ve shown the youngsters more focused on their education, careers & future, but nevertheless, it’s all well when it ends well.
It was good to see that everyone around Aabro & Afsheen started to realize that Aabro raised Afsheen properly. Abid was always forced to draw a comparison between Fauzia & Aabro’s upbringing & for the right reasons because he could see that Fauzia never really paid attention to their children like Aabro paid to her one & only daughter. Then after Abid, it was Samra who couldn’t help notice how groomed & well-brought up Afsheen was in comparison to Ahmed & Aima. What I liked the most about the last episode was that they showed how a good attitude can force people to change their thinking, yes, it is a slow process & it doesn’t pay off quickly but in the end it works because a good attitude never goes unnoticed. It only took a few weeks for Samra to realize that Aabro raised Afsheen properly & did everything she could to make sure that Afsheen doesn’t turn out to be like her mother.
Ahmed decided to elope with Afsheen because he knew that his grandmother Zubaida won’t ever let him get married to Afsheen & somehow Afsheen gave in to the pressure too because she was scared that Zubaida will forcefully get her married to the uncle who wasn’t her match at all. I liked how in the end they showed that everyone realized their mistakes & also understood the circumstances that they created were the the main reason why Ali & Aabro eloped in the first place. Sakina realized that it was her decision of getting Aabro married to a peon that forced Aabro to leave the house & take such a huge step, that is why that conversation between Aabro & Sakina somewhat convinced Afsheen that she was right in her decision of eloping with Ahmed because the circumstances weren’t doing a favor upon them, which later changed but initially it was exactly what Afsheen wanted to hear to put her mind & heart to ease that hers & Ahmed’s decision was right.
Zubaida didn’t change at all & she continued to be stern & rigid with Ali, she made sure to let Ali know that he could only redeem himself if he sacrificed the happiness of his only child in order to please his mother. Zubaida never really allowed anyone to have a soft spot for Ali’s family in their hearts that is why when she saw Tayyaba & Samra speaking in Ali’s favor, she brushed it under the carpet & tried to talk them out of the sympathy they were feeling for Ali, Aabro & Afsheen.
Finally, Aima paid the price for maturing up way before her age & that is why she landed herself in deep trouble where her family had to get involved too. She might be innocent but this was exactly the wake-up call & a reality check that Fauzia along with Zubaida needed in order to realize that they were wrong. Even Samra couldn’t resist confessing that Fauzia was supposedly the one who belonged to their own family but still she couldn’t raise her children with the same morals & values that their mothers endorsed.
Coming to the final conversation between Afsheen & Ahmed which changed everyone’s perspective, I must say it was written beautifully. All the things that Afsheen said went to show that Aabro & Ali succeeded in raising her up properly & she made sure to let Ahmed know that at times it is important to put everyone else’s happiness ahead of your own because that’s exactly what brings more happiness & satisfaction to you. All the things Afsheen said made Zubaida realize how wrong she was all this while & it was good to see her realizing her mistakes & taking an initiative of apologizing to Aabro because she knew she put her through so much that she didn’t deserve at all. The ending scenes of the drama were good & what I loved the most was the mention of Afsheen & Ahmed’s education that was stated by Abid. I so wanted to hear either Ahmed or Afsheen say that it was important for them to educate themselves in order to be able to help their families but that thing was taken care of by Abid, which was a huge relief.
Overall, the message of the drama was good but it would’ve made a bigger impact if they had kept it short & to the point because when dramas like Aabro that have a very been-there-seen-that sort of a feel to them end up getting dragged, that’s when they lose the charm & make it hard for the viewers to keep their interest alive in the show. I wish in stead of showing Zubaida’s realization in the last episode that too for the first & the last time, they had shown her realizing her mistakes in a few other episodes too because that way her apology would’ve made more impact & would’ve looked more heart-felt. Also, I do feel that they shouldn’t have shifted the focus away from the education because that was an even more important message that needed to be conveyed. Anyways, massive props to all the actors for performing brilliantly & doing justice to their characters. I liked the acting of the actors playing the characters of Afsheen & Ahmed the most. Eeshal was good as Aabro too but I hope she works on her dialogue delivery & improves her acting the next time we get to see her in her new project. Noor Hassan did a pretty decent job as Ali & Farah Shah gave the character of Zubaida everything she could to make her seem so detestable & despicable. Overall, it was a good drama that went haywire in the end but surprisingly ended at a good & a complete note which served as a redemption. Please share your say about the overall journey of Aabro.
Keep Supporting,
Cheers,
Zahra Mirza.
ps: My Dear Readers, Ramzan Mubarik & also thank you for being so patient with me. I have finally returned from Umrah, but I am now recovering from fatigue & sadly suffering from viral fever, so as I thought that I will resume reviewing the moment I will return from Umrah is now seemingly a bit difficult for me. I am in Middle East with my family for a week & will be returning to Australia just in a few days, so I will definitely get back to reviewing & cover all the missed reviews once I’ll arrive in Sydney Insha Allah. Thank you for being so understanding. :) Missed talking to you guys!
The first episode of perfectionist Sarmad Khoosat’s very own production, Star Iftar went on-air, and his first guest was none other than the gorgeous and graceful, Reema.
The show was actually very brief – not more than 30 minutes long – and simple. The main focus was on light and healthy food that was easy and quick to prepare. Reema looked beautiful and had some nice things to say throughout the show. ”Dil ka roza pait kay rozay say zyada muskhil hota hai.”
It was a casual chit chat between two friends. Sarmad Khoosat asked Reema a bit about her future projects, and she revealed that she is working as a producer and director for a film that will be penned by Khalil ur Rehman Qamar.
Ayesha Omer is a well-known actress, model, singer, but she also admits that she is an unabashed foodie – the kind that lives to eat.
7Up conducted an activity earlier in Karachi where three foodies Ayesha Omer, Madiha Hameed (Blogger), Kiran Afzaal were brought together to showcase their talent of cooking. The three foodies were assisted by Chef Saadat who was involved in the activity to collaborate with them and help them put up the best dishes.
These dishes will now be featured on the billboards all across the country in collaboration with 7Up along with the names of individuals who helped in preparing these classy dishes.
In a BTS video, Ayesha Omer spoke of her love for food. She reveals that she had her own dessert show. She is a big fan of Chef Saadat’s work.
Dekho Chand Aya is the latest project Aijaz Aslam production and will air on Geo everyday throughout the month of Ramadan. The cast includes Sarah Khan, Ayesha Toor, Naveed Raza, Fawad Jalal, Sajid Hassan, Fariya Hassan amongst others.
It is directed by Najaf Bilgrami who is also the director behind ARY’s Tum Meri Ho (another production of Aijaz Aslam) and written by Farida Masroor.
Hamza Ali Abbasi and Ayesha Khan are hosting the Ramadan show, Ramzan Humara Emaan which airs on AAJ TV.
Today, Sana Javed came to the show. Have a look at the pictures:
Celebrities are active on instagram and other social media accounts.In light of the beginning of the blessed month of Ramadan, celebrities wished their fans Ramadan Mubarak.
Have a look:
Azfar Rehman posted a cute picture of his niece:
There is no doubt that Minal Khan and Aiman Khan are the most loved celebrity sisters in the industry. They have a massive fan following which they always enjoy. Both these sisters have been working on television for a long time but now that they are older and there are more opportunities because of the private channels they are seen more often in dramas. Aiman Khan has not only worked in dramas but at this young age she also made her film debut by making a special appearance in the film Manto.
Aiman and Minal love sharing their pictures with their fans. These young and talented twins never let their hectic routine get in the way of their social life. They are seen looking beautiful in all the social events. Recently Aiman and Minal experimented with their dressing time by letting Maria B. design something Western and Trendy for them. Aiman and Minal are very close to one another, they are not only sisters but also friends. Some twin sisters try their best to look different from each other but as you can see in these pictures these two sisters love wearing identical outfits and they enjoy each others company.
Here are the latest pictures of Aiman and Minal Khan.
All the forced emotional scenes fell flat in this latest episode even with all the dramatic background score and mere shauhar ne mujhe ghr se nikal diya dialogues. On the contrary few of the scenes and situations were hilarious. For instance Jeena trying to ‘distract’ Salahuddin when he saw Mannu in the kitchen. It was a ‘vo dekho chirya’ sort of a scenario!!! Also, while Aba could barely breathe, everyone around him failed to notice that he was dying until the conversation ended! Mannu’s interest in Salahuddin’s love life makes her character annoying! If she still loves this man, she should just go ahead and marry him. She is a hypocrite who is constantly trying to prove that she loves her husband when actually she never got over Salahuddin. I must say though that Maya Ali unlike Hamza Ali Abbasi has tried her best to make the viewers feel for her character. The twists and turns in tonight’s episode were unconvincing to say the least.
Mannu and Salahuddin ‘love’ (fixation) for each other is supposed to be the integral part of this ‘beautiful love story’ but I am certain I am not the only one who has a very difficult time relating to their ‘undying love’! Mannu has been through so much but when she looked at Salahuddin and Jeena tonight, when actually she should have been trying to hide from them, she is reminded of their last meeting – which wasn’t really the last one! So, Mannu expects this man to be ‘sincere’ to her even now when she is married and has two kids! Mann Mayal’s story primarily revolves around Salahuddin and Mannu’s chance meetings in which they are reminded of their love for each other and then most often Mannu goes back to ‘disowning’ Salahuddin!! Salahuddin has made a lot of stupid decisions in his life but getting engaged to Jeena had to be the stupidest of them all!! Hamza Ali Abbasi looks confused and annoyed most of the times, as if he isn’t sure what is expected from him. Salahuddin’s character is the weakest link in this drama.
Mannu does not deserve an ounce of sympathy, some might call all that she ‘endured’ her hosla but that is exactly the reason why her problems are self-created! Even today, she could have asked her parents to send her a plane ticket or maybe some money – easy paisa to Jameel?? But she continued saying things like she didn’t want to be a burden on them! A statement like that sounded really strange coming from someone like Mannu who lived with a husband who did not only consider her a burden but also an irritant in his life. Mannu’s self-respect surfaces whenever it is not needed and she becomes a door-mat when it is time to protect herself! Mannu is not a role model in any way, she is a stubborn girl who likes feeling sorry for herself. She has the option of going back to her parents any time she wants but she decides to live with Mikael – still not sure why!
Mann Mayal has weak characters who have not changed in all these years. Mannu might be living a tragic life but has she really grown as a person? Salahuddin’s actions today – putting that ring on Jeena’s finger – also proved that he has learned nothing from life. He still thinks relationships are a joke. Mannu’s father’s phone call to Salahuddin also went to prove that he too had not changed one bit!!
The preview of the next episode showed that Jamil is the real hero in this play ;) Will Mikael finally divorce Mannu?? I really hope so since it won’t change much in Mannu’s life. Is it going to be another one of those ‘intelligent’ decisions by superman which will land Mannu in this situation or will it be a dream sequence? Can’t say I am dying to find out but I can say this that I am looking forward to this drama ending in the next 4 or 5 weeks!
How many of you watched this latest episode? Do share your thoughts about it.
Fatima Awan
Dua Malik is a talented TV host and singer. She is the sister of popular actors Humaima Malik and Feroze Khan, and is married to singer, Sohail Haider.
Recently, the family celebrated Dua Malik’s birthday. Here are a few pictures:
