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Besharam – Episode 03!

Zahra Mirza
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Besharam – Episode 03!

Oh wow, it was such an interesting episode of Besharam & I thoroughly enjoyed watching it. I must say that the pace of this drama is a bit too fast which I most certainly don’t have a problem with but the thing that concerns me tad bit is that the dramas that begin with such a fast pace become quite slow when they approach the end, so I really hope that this doesn’t turn out to be the case with Besharam & they end up giving us all the episodes that are power-packed & interesting.

A lot of things happened in everyone’s lives. Where Mishal was totally convinced that Daniyal was her Mr. Right, she found out the truth about him that too at the right time. Like a dear reader last week predicted that Daniyal could be Jamal’s son & that’s exactly what the truth turned out to be. Jamal was a perfect depiction of the double standards of our society because Jamal on his own could get married to anyone despite having a wife & grown up children but when it comes to his kids, he got his son married to his niece & then he didn’t approve of the fact that Daniyal should get married to a model. Just as quickly as Mishal fell for Daniyal, she snapped out of her love for him with the same speed too but the thing that hurt her the most was the comment that Jamal passed about Mishal being shameless. Anyways, I am glad that Daniyal’s role in the drama is over & we won’t be seeing him again. It was actually quite amusing to see that just when Jamal exposed the truth about Daniyal being married, he was still bent on getting married to Mishal thinking that she won’t have an issue with his marital status at all.

I must say, I enjoyed the bits of Sikandar & Haider’s family the most. It was quite amusing to see Haider turning into a ‘heera’ from a ‘ghunda’ for Sikandar just because he found out that Haider not only joined Asfand Sultan’s political party, but he also became an important part of it too. The way Sikandar & Shakira changed their perspective about Haider was quite interesting to see because it shows what a power & authority & a tad bit of wealth can do to people like them. Just a few days ago Sikandar was against Haider but not anymore & not only that, now Sikandar was ready to get Saba married to Haider as well as he could deduce that his daughter will have a secure future with Haider.

Sofia (Fia) showed up & she happens to be Sara’s daughter from one of her marriages. Sofia seemed a bit spoiled in the beginning but as she got more coverage it showed that she was kindhearted too & held her family members closer, whereas when it comes to Mishal, she is super sweet with all the people around her except her family members & I believe she has a reason to feel that way because she has grown up with a mother who was an emotional wreck, who failed at marriages quite a few times & is still not settled mentally & emotionally, so I don’t blame Mishal if she has lost a bit of respect for her mother.

The thing that they subtly touched upon & I liked the most was the way Haider didn’t judge Mishal for the bold photo-shoot she did after breaking up with Daniyal. It goes to show that he doesn’t believe in focusing on things that do not matter to him & more than that, he doesn’t believe in judging people by seeing one side of the story. Also, I was happy to see the progress that Haider made & also, it was good to see Asfand depending on Haider a lot because he has seen how eager Haider is bring a change in his surroundings. Somehow, I really like how they have tried to show a positive side of the politics & it is good that Haider is getting a free-hand by Asfand to do what he wants to & openly practice his policies as Asfand & Haider both share the same mentality & they actually want to bring a change in the society through positivity.

Finally, the hero & heroine crossed paths & going by what Haider witnessed at Tahir Malik’s rites suggested that it must’ve sparked an interest or a tad bit of attention towards Mishal. Quite subtly & unfortunately they shed a light upon the harsh realities of politicians & the mindset they have regarding the models or those girls who choose to put themselves out there in the world to be scrutinized by such people. Tahir Malik couldn’t tolerate what he heard from his colleagues & ended up killing himself because it definitely was the guilt that haunted him as he knew that he failed as a father & just because he wasn’t around Mishal, he lost his daughter due to his own mistakes. I felt for Mishal a lot when she sat in her room & cried at her father’s death, even though she wasn’t on good terms with him but still she knew that she lost her father & she can never undo the note at which they both parted. It was sad that Mishal was pushed out of her father’s home, let’s see how the story will unfold.

I must say I love the way the emotions of all the characters are covered & conveyed by the writer & the director, everything they say & each & every expression of them shows what they are going through & you immediately understand their pain & anguish. I like Haider’s character for his bluntness & honesty, he doesn’t fail to say what is on his mind & that’s quite charming. Mishal is emotionally struggling a lot & that has been conveyed by Saba Qamar flawlessly, however, I found her acting a bit weak in the scene where she had to yell at Daniyal & Jamal, but she redeemed herself in the last scene where she retaliates at her father’s rites. All the supporting actors have done a great job but once again I will say that Mehmood Akhtar takes the cake for being so amazing. I actually had a great great time watching his scenes & those uncomfortable fake smiles that he passed at the things that he didn’t intend to do, lol. I love the editing of the show so far, all the scenes are short & to the point because of which not even a single scene becomes boring & keeps you looking forward to what’s yet to come. I am thoroughly enjoying watching this drama & I hope it stays that way. Please share your thoughts about this episode of Besharam.

Keep Supporting,
Cheers,
Zahra Mirza.

Zara Yaad Kar – Episode 11!

Zahra Mirza
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Zara Yaad Kar – Episode 11!

Ohkay so, this episode was slow but was definitely good in bits & pieces. The story is definitely making some progress & that is a good thing to see. I can’t wait to see how things will be reversed for Haadi & Mahnoor & what Mahnoor will figure about her life & what she will be left with, in the end.

I honestly believe that if someone wants to watch Zara Yaad Kar, they should do it solely for Saba Faisal’s acting & for the character of Aneesa that she is playing. I can’t emphasize enough on how much I love her as Aneesa. She is so calm & composed but you can see through her expressions that a storm has taken over her entire heart & soul. Haadi finally decided to show up & the exchange of glances between the aunt & nephew was phenomenal. The aunt knew what her nephew was going through because of her daughter & the nephew knew what his ex-wife-to-be was putting his aunt up with. Aneesa & Haadi knew that things were about to change & what they valued the most, which is their relation was going to change as well. Aneesa sat there defeated & sad, while Haadi tried to give her some hope that things will be alright, that he will be alright too.

I loved the way Haadi told Mahnoor to think things through ‘once again’ for the very last time. It showed how much of a room his heart had for her & how much he was ready to budge & bend in order to hold onto what was theirs. Mahnoor sat there like an expressionless, soulless & heartless statue who thought she had some power over him because he gave her a higher status & also because he was making an effort to stop her once again from jumping into deep pit. Their parting conversation was written beautifully & more than theirs, I love the conversation that took place between Aneesa & Haadi. Aneesa told Haadi what should be his priority in finding someone to get married to. Aneesa was shaken & more than that she was ashamed that Mahnoor betrayed both, her husband & her mother, that is why Aneesa made sure to let Haadi know that he needs to find someone who will take care of him, who will love him just as much as he deserves.

Wah! I am impressed by Waqar’s farsightedness because he really is lucky when it comes to girls. His sweet-talking has taken him to such places, where one girl got divorced for him & the other is doing everything to keep him in her sights by going through such a pain of buying an apartment for him, which he shamelessly accepted. The importance Mahnoor holds in Waqar’s life was depicted once again where he didn’t bother leaving a message for her to not wait for him because he got caught up with some work. He indifferently left with Gaitiara to Umarkot & didn’t feel the need to inform Mahnoor who was waiting to get married to him, lol! With Mehtab Deswali gone, Gaitara needs someone to rely on, so who else would do the honors than Waqar himself. I am sure this will bring Gaitara closer to Waqar & she will fall for him completely.

I loved the way they depicted Mahnoor’s mental state when she kept on calling Waqar again & again & couldn’t get in touch with him. It was more than just a phone call & more than just a conversation that she wanted to have with her husband-to-be. It was more of an assurance that she needed after her divorce to validate that she made the right decision & despite losing one, she had another safety net to fall back on as well. Mahnoor was eager to speak to Waqar & when she couldn’t get in touch with him, it showed her fear that she will spend the rest of her life with because after what she has done to Haadi, I am sure she will always have a guilty conscious & a fear that the same thing might happen to her too. She will never have that inner peace because she knows what she did was wrong as she had no good reason to leave Haadi but just because she was unfaithful, she fell weak & lost her dignity. Mahnoor might think that she has won Waqar, but deep inside, she will always have a voice in the back of her head, affirming her fears!

Haadi is shattered & the way he decided to clean his house went to show how he was trying to move out of the head space that reminded him of Mahnoor & that is why he resorted to cleaning which often turns out to be quite therapeutic. I am sure now Haadi will start thinking about Uzma because Uzma fits the bill of all the things Aneesa said about the sort of a girl being suitable for him, but yes, I will also add that everything else is nice but someone please buy Uzma a comb as she’s in dire need of one.

This episode was pretty decent. I love love love Saba Faisal’s acting & for me, she is the saving grace of this drama. Zahid Ahmed was good too & depicted the mental state of Haadi perfectly. I must say Gaitiara looked nice in eastern outfits more but I wish she becomes fluent in Urdu ASAP. I enjoyed the dialogues of this episode in particular too & for the first time felt that they used the OST at the right time in the scene where Haadi drove away after finalizing his divorce, it added more depth to that situation. Anyways, please share your thoughts about this episode of Zara Yaad Kar.

Keep Supporting,
Cheers,
Zahra Mirza

Saba Qamar Says No To Bold Scenes In Bollywood

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Saba Qamar Says No To Bold Scenes In Bollywood

Saba Qamar decided to do a Bollywood film after rejecting many scripts. When the offer to do a film alongside the famous actor Irfan Khan came along Saba Qamar decided she could not miss this chance. It is becoming very common for Pakistani celebrities to work in Indian films. Not everyone gets love and appreciation from home when they do that but it is considered the next big step.

Talking about her first Bollywood venture Saba Qamar revealed,

“It’s a situational comedy based on social issues. I play the character of a wife who is a wee bit dominating and is looked after very tenderly by her husband. The role of the latter will be essayed by Irfan Khan.”

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The name of the film is still a mystery. While talking to Express Tribune Saba Qamar revealed the two most important reasons because of which she said yes to this project. She said,

“After I read the script, I realized it was a very interesting film, but most importantly, considering the fact that I will get to work with Irfan, who I think is a great actor to the core — I could not possibly say no to it.”

Pakistani actors are very often criticized by people for shooting bold scenes in Bollywood films. Saba Qamar made it clear that it was something she was very straight forward about.

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She said,

“Any bold scenes are an absolute no for me. This has been decided long ago: I won’t be doing any bold scenes in the film, nor will I be told to do an item number. I have been doing bold scenes in Pakistani films but will not do any in Bollywood, whatsoever.”

Saba Qamar realizes she has a big responsibility on her shoulders so she says,

“I just need to show my acting skills through the film. I won’t allow people to talk behind me and say, ‘Yeh iss ne kia kiya?’ [What has she done?]. Besides, I will not be Saba Qamar there but an individual Pakistani, representing my country on Indian soil.”

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Mawra Hocane also gave similar statements when she took up her first Bollywood project but when the film came out people were shocked to see the bold scenes. Saba Qamar is very excited about this new project. We wish her all the best.

Sonia Hussain Makes An Important Announcement

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Sonia Hussain Makes An Important Announcement

Anyone who follows the news will know that the news of Danish Taimoor working as a lead alongside Sonia Hussain in his next film was confirmed by both the actors few weeks back. Both actors were excited about the project and announced it on social media. The film is being made under the banner of ARY Films.

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Sonia Hussain made an announcement which comes as a shock to many because now that the shooting of the film has started viewers were not expecting such a turn of events. Sonia Hussain announced that Danish Taimoor was no longer part of the film.

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Danish Taimoor has not commented on this latest development yet.

Mann Mayal – Episode 18

Fatima Awan
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Mann Mayal – Episode 18

Aaj ki taza khabar:

Mannu ke maa baap ko yaad aa gaya ke un ki aik beti bhi hai!!

Mikael ne sharab chor ke coffee peena shru kr di.

*taliyan*

Oh wow!! Finally!! Mannu’s parents were shown thinking and worrying about her. Now only if one such scene was added in some of the previous episodes as well, it wouldn’t have seemed strange. I understand the logic but even then it does not make a lot of sense the way they completely disappeared from the drama in the past few episodes. Mannu’s parents were not worried about her before because her in laws were there to look out for her but even then there was no reason why they shouldn’t have missed her and worried about her earlier too. Mannu’s parents definitely deserved a lot more screen time than they got in all the previous episodes. This concern for Mannu came at the same time when Salahuddin realized he needed to push Mannu to go to her parent’s house. What Jeena said to him was absolutely right but Ayesha Khan’s acting in this particular scene was not the least bit impressive. I am already quite disappointed with Salahuddin and Hamza Ali Abbasi therefore the less said the better!! His wooden acting with zero emotions does not help his character in any way.

While Mikael and Salahuddin were arguing somehow I found it difficult to side with superman. Although Mikael is a sad excuse for a human being but even then I felt like this was none of Salahuddin’s business. Like many of Mannu’s other problems, this latest problem too could have been easily solved without the involvement of ‘superman’. First rule is that you give your kid paracetamol when they have a fever instead of calling a useless husband who won’t ever leave his game to take the kid to the hospital or your ex who you want to distance yourself from!! If Mannu hires a 24 hours driver and stops proving that she doesn’t need help with the kids then she will have someone to drive her to the hospital any time she wants and also someone who can carry her kid for her!!! Mannu is bent on suffering. She is like one of those prisoners who get used to their prison walls and do not even attempt to escape!

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I was disappointed with Jamil’s character as well in tonight’s episode. For the first time he thought it was okay to sit with Jeena and gossip about their boss’ love life!! He was doing a great job of keeping a distance from Jeena until the last episode.

Mujhe Salahuddin chahyeh – how old is Jeena any way?? Ayesha Khan is usually very convincing in emotional scenes but her acting in this particular scene was so fake just like Salahuddin’s laughter! mujhe tum sirf office ke kaam ke liye chahyeh aur kisi kaam ke liye nahi dialogue was funny!! Talk about putting it bluntly. Jeena truly believes that a way to a man’s heart is through his stomach. The scenes covering Salahuddin and Jeena’s track are repetitive and annoying.

The preview of the next episode showed that Mannu’s happiness will be short lived. There was a time when there was something slightly likeable about Mannu’s character but now she has turned into one of those becharis who are bent on living a miserable life. Her self-created problems make it impossible for the viewer to feel for her character. She is educated, has a family which supports her but still she fails to see that her kids don’t have a great future living in that house and she should move out for them if not for herself. Most girls would kill to be in Mannu’s position – to have a family which supports them.

The preview of the next episode also showed Jeena succeeding in spending more time with Salahuddin – something I most certainly am not looking forward to!

How many of you watched this latest episode? Please feel free to share your thoughts about it.

Fatima Awan

Nida Yasir’s Blunder # 10001!

Zahra Mirza
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Nida Yasir’s Blunder # 10001!

Where in the rest of the world the morning shows or the talk shows are dedicated to educate the viewers who watch them by having a purpose or a message that needs to be conveyed, sadly, in our country Pakistan, the morning shows are only being used & have been dedicated to the purpose of getting the already married couples married, making the dusky beauties conscious of their complexion, showing how the Pakistani ladies can beat goras by using different products/machines & to the certain mindless activities that the celebrities are forced to attempt in order to grab ratings.

Well, all the points mentioned above are not a secret anymore & everyone is well aware of the fact as to where do our morning shows stand when it comes to intelligence, purpose & message. I do however agree that the hosts of these morning shows end up facing the brunt for something which is usually a team effort & has been designed & complied by the entire team but at certain times, these hosts do prove a point of how they are not suitable to be seated in the host’s seat as with that seat comes a greater responsibility.

On May 20th, 2016, Good Morning Pakistan; a morning show hosted by Nida Yasir was dedicated to the celebration of 400 episodes of Bulbulay. Having followed Bulbulay on & off sparked an interest & I gave this episode of Good Morning Pakistan a go because I wanted to hear the stories that the cast might have to share regarding their journey. The rest of the episode was good but what shocked & left me in disbelief were the first few minutes of this episode which were dedicated to the Engineering Students of National University of Science & Technology (NUST) & their amazing project.

Abdul Aleem & Mohammad Shariq Waqar; the students of NUST were invited to Good Morning Pakistan to talk about the very first “Electric Formula Racing Car” that they along with other 17 group members have created, which also happens to be the very first Electric F1 Car that has ever been made in Pakistan. These students will not only be representing Pakistan in FSAE Competition that is going to be held in Lincoln, NE, USA this year in June, they also happen to be the one & only team participating & representing the continent of Asia as well. *hats off*

Where I do believe that the entire show should’ve been dedicated to these students for such a huge achievement, they were clearly treated as an afterthought because guess what, the 400 episode mark of Bulbulay is more important & bigger than the very first Electric Formula Racing Car of Pakistan, right? Well, coming to my point, where I was ecstatic to see the students talk about their amazing creation, I was left speechless when I saw the way Nida Yasir conducted their interview, in which she left no stone unturned to make it evident that she had no idea what a Formula Racing Car is, what she was asking & what the students were talking about. During their introduction, which was written on a cue card, which again shows how she wasn’t prepared for this at all, she ended up saying that they were taking a ‘formula’ of the racing car to the competition, followed by a series of questions that made it clear that she actually didn’t know what a thing named ‘Formula’ Racing Car is. That wasn’t the only mistake that Nida Yasir made, she also ended up asking how many people could be seated in the car to which the students clearly responded that just because it was a ‘Formula’ Racing Car, only 1 person could operate it, to which her response was that oh may be because it was their first ‘car’, they made a small one as a tester. Yep!

Even after the students gave a clear idea of what their creation was, Nida Yasir kept on making one blunder after another which clearly suggested that she was clueless about what a Formula Racing Car is & she thought that the students basically had a ‘Formula’ – a design plan in theory which they will take & propose to the committee hosting that competition. Not only that, she also confused this competition with the Car Conventions that take place all over the world, by asking if it was because of competition like these, the people around the world get to know which car model is the latest. A moment of silence please!

Have a look at the video to confirm your fears.

https://youtu.be/WqbwFj_Iee4

Well, I am ready to give a benefit of the doubt to any regular person who has nothing to do with technology or cars or anything because these topics do not interest quite a lot of people at times, including me, but thankfully despite my lack of interest in the subject, I know what a Formula Racing Car is, but here, in this case, I fail to give Nida Yasir a leeway because she is not a random girl, sitting in her TV lounge, asking these questions to get to know for the first time what a Formula Racing Car is. She is sitting on a host’s seat with may be a 100 people in her team who do the research, compile the content & then handover the fully-baked show to her to conduct & for the entire Pakistan to follow, but I am shockingly amazed & amused that with Google being accessible to each & every person in the world, she had no idea what the students had created & what they were invited to her show for because she herself was clueless about the subject, which shows her level of unprofessionalism & unintelligence.

I am shocked & disgusted that where our students are achieving so much, they never get enough coverage & encouragement from the media & sadly when they do, this is how they are treated & clearly become an afterthought. I hope Nida Yasir had realized that she has a huge viewership & for that matter, she had done some research on her own & had shown a little interest on her part, in order to be able to talk to her guests properly in stead of making such blunders which is also an insult to her guests. I will commend the students for what they have achieved but before that, I will definitely commend them for not laughing at the host’s face because of how (sorry for the word) ‘stupid’ she sounded while asking those questions.

Students like Abdul Aleem & Mohammad Shariq Waqar are our pride & joy & I am glad that they have a power of a social media in their hands to channel out their creativity & intelligence & let the world know what Pakistani students are made of, because when it comes to Pakistani Media & hosts like Nida Yasir, students like them don’t really have a chance because our hosts hardly recover from the shadi hangovers & they are more interested in lightening the skin color of the entire Pakistan. What good does a representation of Pakistan on an international level do & what is so great about making the first ever Electric Formula Racing Car of Pakistan, eh, it’s peanuts for Nida Yasir I believe!

I actually watched that segment thrice to make sure I was not mistaken & if Nida actually was talking properly but in the end I am so glad that she proved me right that I wasn’t overestimating her intelligence. I so wish our hosts, before gracing the hosting seats understand & realize how important it is for them to be educated, how important it is for them to be knowledgeable & how important it is for them to have a know-how of the topics that they might have to speak about at times because not every single show is going to be about make-up, shadi & skin whitening injections & there will be some fraction of seconds where they will have to talk about something meaningful, important & educational.

Anyways, I congratulate Abdul Aleem, Mohammad Shariq Waqar, their entire team & the institution of NUST for their creation & I wish them all the best for their future endeavors. I am actually proud of the fact that our students are representing Pakistan on an international level. It gives me joy & it gives me hope. I commend & salute you guys.

Zahra Mirza.

Sanam Saeed’s Latest Pictures

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Sanam Saeed’s Latest Pictures

Sanam Saeed is a model, has been a VJ, she has hosted some very important shows, she sings too and she is a very talented actress as well. Sanam Saeed was a tom boy and still deep inside she is that which is why modeling has never been something that she has found exciting. In an interview she said that she loved acting the most and singing came second. For her modeling is just a way of earning money. Sanam Saeed is very tall and was always lean that is why when she started her career as a VJ everyone insisted that she should become a model. She has never liked it but takes up good projects whenever they come her way.

Sanam Saeed played the lead in the film “Bachaana” alongside Mohib Mirza. Sanam Saeed comes from a family which has never been in any way associated with showbiz so it was difficult for some of her extended family members to accept her decision to step in the world of showbiz. Sanam Saeed is known as a friendly person who is at good terms with everyone in the industry. She does not like a lot of make-up and she does not even feel comfortable wearing formal dresses but when she does, she makes it look like she loves it all!!!

Here are some latest pictures of Sanam Saeed from her photo shoot for Diva Magazine and others with her friends.

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Tere Mere Beech – Episode 26!

Zahra Mirza
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Tere Mere Beech – Episode 26!

Ohkay so, before saying anything, I am glad to announce that this is going to be the last review of this drama that I’ll be writing & also the very last episode of this drama that I’ll be watching because I have had enough & I don’t think it’s worth my time any more. So yeah, we all have the last chance to say what we feel like so let’s go for it!!!

I think Qadeer & Salma both wasted their time by showing at the door step of Hareem & her brain-dead, mad, lunatic & bi-polar mother. I believe that the writer of this drama isn’t aware of something known as ‘closure’ because she could’ve easily used this situation to show that everything was forgiven & forgotten & all these guys made truce with each other & decided to start afresh but nope, everyone was digging the old graves because they were told that doing this will ensure the dragging of the drama which they all were trying to achieve. Hareem said she had nothing to do with the property & wealth distribution anymore then why was she holding onto the grudge & said she will never forgive Qadeer for everything that he has done? If the property didn’t matter to her any more then she should’ve reminded herself that Qadeer did everything for the sake of property as well, therefore she should’ve forgotten about it as she had no reasons to hold onto the past. I actually lol’ed at the things Zahida said because she was acting like a boss who was in charge of the situation. Zahida said that she forgot about everything & was waiting for Karma to bite Qadeer back, whereas just a few months ago she was sitting in his house, with a weak voice & no position as she knew she was dependent on Qadeer & his wife, so where did this attitude & ego of not forgiving Qadeer & wishing ill upon him erupt from? Zahida should have remembered that just a few months ago she was able to feed herself because of Qadeer’s mercy. It was pathetic of Zahida to brain-feed Hareem again about how she shouldn’t let go of the opportunity to grab her share of the property. Such a cunning useless woman I swear!!!

Fahad has changed & Hareem doesn’t want to get divorced, so what’s left to show & why is the drama not ending? It is so ridiculous that a girl like Hareem is feeling confined & restricted to go back to Fahad just because her family is not allowing her? Whereas she was the one who literally created a havoc in order to get married to Fahad before, so why can’t she do that again?

All this while, I thought we will get to see a few scenes where Hareem’s sisters will realize their mistakes & will also realize how hard things were on Hareem & might as well apologize to her too but nothing of that sort was shown & in stead their attitudes have gone from bad to worse because ever since Hareem has returned, they weren’t seen apologizing to her but all of a sudden they are now bossing around her trying to tell that they have a right over her life? What a waste of screen, time & space these self-proclaimed saints Nadia & Sadia are.

Oh well, this is exactly what Hareem wanted to hear, someone supporting her wrong decision of getting back with Fahad again & Shehla did the honors? I am still wondering what was the character of Shehla offering that Hina Bayat herself told us to stay tuned for? She didn’t have ‘any’ & I repeat ‘any’ positive impact on Hareem’s life & she is just as confused, miserable, broken & mindless as she was before meeting Shehla, so what did Shehla actually do apart from dragging the drama further?

Zahida can’t do without crying I believe because her bhain bhain mode was activated the moment she heard that Fahad met Hareem. I must say, the actress playing the character of Zahida should never be hired by the producers again & this should be her punishment for making the character of Zahida such a pain & IF she thinks she looks cute with that weird face & those uber weird curls, then someone please get her a mirror!!! I couldn’t stop rolling my eyes at the mean looks that Sadia was passing to Fahad, chalo if these sisters had a good bonding with Hareem, then I would’ve understood their concerns for her & also their decision of preventing her to get back with Fahad, but when they themselves HATED Hareem & held her responsible for every single thing, then why are they making an issue of the fact that Hareem & Fahad spoke to each other? They hated Hareem, so they should be perfectly alright if things aren’t smooth in Hareem’s life because they didn’t care before so they shouldn’t care now either!!!

I must say that I am amazed at the lota-pan that Ali & Nadia displayed in this episode. Ali wanted Fahad to sign the divorce papers in the first half of the episode. Nadia wanted Hareem to get divorced from Fahad & not marry Qadeer’s son in the first half of the episode too but in the second half, Ali changed his stance & supported Fahad saying that he has changed & then Nadia forgot that she was strongly against Fahad as well but now just because she saw her husband supporting him, she decided to go with the flow too as if her say mattered & she was an important character. Ali & Nadia deserve to get the award for the ‘most useless couple’ of Pakistani drama industry fo sho!!!

Well guys, I am done with this drama. I actually feel that something is seriously wrong with HUM TV, or may be something was wrong with them the past year because they gave a chance to the amateur self-proclaimed so-called writers, who made the mockery out of script-writing. I think more than anything else, HUM TV should actually pay utmost attention to the ‘writers’ they allow to write a content for them because that’s where the channel is going wrong. I can’t believe that there used to be a time when each & every drama of HUM TV used to be a treat to watch but that’s not the case anymore. I still can’t believe that the script that had so much of potential of showing how a troubled young girl finds her way & how her family realizes their mistakes, the writer didn’t work on any of those aspects & turned it into a typical & pathetic drama. Anyways, before concluding the review, I will say that Sanam Chaudhry was an eye-candy throughout the drama & I loved watching her. She is a very powerful actor & I hope she chooses her future projects wisely, also Agha Ali did a great job as Fahad in the initial episodes too, the rest, well in this case, the ‘nothing’ said the better! Please share your say.

Keep Supporting,
Cheers,
Zahra Mirza.

ps: The girl that sang the title song should stop singing, I literally have muted all of her bits when the drama went on a commercial break every single week without a fault because her voice is capable of breaking the glasses & damaging the eardrums, what a torture I must say!

Mor Mahal – Episode 05!

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Mor Mahal – Episode 05!

Ohkay so, I enjoyed watching this episode of Mor Mahal a lot because a lot has started to happen & unfold, which has made things quite interesting. Slowly & steadily all the tracks are being elaborated & the background stories of all the characters are being brought forward, which is a good thing because we are not left wondering or imagining things on our own & by doing that, they are helping us understand the situations & the characters better.

Farrukh Zaad is worried that the chances of her son Taimur becoming a ruler are getting quite slim, because Asif Jahan is now far more interested in Surraya & is eagerly awaiting the new arrival. Farrukh Zaad’s son Taimur has been kept away from his parents & the reason hasn’t been told yet but I am definitely looking forward to find why things are like that. Farrukh Zaad should thank Shahista that she is not only a servant to her but ends up brainstorming on her behalf too because even though Farrukh Zaad herself is quite far sighted & calm, Shahista’s say in her personal affairs matters a lot & opens up a new dimension for her to ponder & work upon.

I am still not sure if Akhtari has some supernatural powers or she is just making the most of her unusual aura to fool Badshah Begum. She did however feel something when she passed by the area where Meher Bano was hiding. All this while, nothing actually sparked an interest of mine in Meher Bano’s story but this episode changed that for sure. The way Meher Bano’s character is being linked to many things & how everyone is one way or the other dependent on her definitely makes her a central character for now. Asif Jahan is getting pressurized by Meher Bano’s brother to extend his family with Meher Bano. Farrukh Zaad is depending on Meher Bano’s bridal shawl to get back at Badshah Begum. Badshah Begum is also concerned about Meher Bano & seems like Asif Jahan also feels he should give Meher Bano a status of his wife. Even though Akhtari doesn’t know who she was talking to but even her paths have crossed with Meher Bano & now even Shujat Jahan is being associated with her too. I am sure this puzzle of connections will become harder & harder to solve & I am for sure interested to see that happening.

Looks like Asif Jahan has invited the wrath of quite a few people around him & things are going to get tough for him as well. The appearance of Suleman Shah brought an element of surprise & shock with his arrival. Looks like Asif Jahan is incapable of taking well-thought decisions & he lacks farsightedness too because the way he won Surraya from Suleman like a barter bargain was quite immature of him. Just because Suleman Shah didn’t show up all these years, Asif Jahan assumed that he was dead but now he should fulfill his promise because if he will back out on his word, he will not only lose his credibility but will give an uprise to a lot of personal problems.

Badshah Begum as per Akhtari’s orders wants Shujat to gang up with her as she wants Shujat to take over the throne after Asif Jahan, which again is an attempt to crush Farrukh Zaad’s dream of seeing her son Taimur as a ruler. If Taimur becomes a ruler, for Badshah Begum it would mean that Farrukh Zaad will have an upper hand & just because she doesn’t want it to happen, she is forcing her son Shujat to do the heavy-lifting. It was amusing that she chose to use a random girl as a treat or reward in order to attain what she wanted from her son. Badshah Begum knows that there’s a clash of egos between her sons & she wants eradicate that, that’s why she is using Meher Bano as a pawn to bring Shujat & Asif Jahan closer. Shujat’s ego is bigger in comparison to the power he holds, that is why he found it quite insulting seeing his wish not being granted by Asif Jahan, which once again is an invitation of some sort of trouble in Asif Jahan’s way.

Overall, it was quite an interesting episode & I loved the direction & also the acting of Umair Jaswal throughout the episode. He surely has captured the attitude required to play the character of a ruler like Asif Jahan & it is interesting to see him switching his dialogue delivery & the entire attitude in different scenes & situations. It was interesting to see him acting as a commanding ruler who yelled at Suleman Shah & then in the flashback scene, as someone giving in to the temptations of getting something that was of the most value to his rival. I must say the graveyard scene was scary & it was uncomfortable for me to watch, which shows how it was a result of a powerful direction, I actually felt some shivers, haha! I am glad that no coverage was given to Shola Jaan & yes, all this while when I heard Farrukh Zaad talk about her son Taimur, i thought he must be a 10 y/o boy who has a long way to go to attain the thone but to know that Taimur is 19 years old make me feel that both Asif Jahan & Farrukh Zaad look too young to be the parents of a teenager. I know I have said it before & I will say that again, I love the strong screen presence of Jana Malik in this drama, even though she has a very limited number of scenes in each episode but she catches my eye more than Meesha Shafi. Jana Malik for sure is flawless as Shahista. I’m definitely looking forward to the next episode. Please share your thoughts about this episode of Mor Mahal.

Keep Supporting,
Cheers,
Zahra Mirza.

Bhai – Aur Yeh Shadi Ho Gayee! – Episodes 32 & 33

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Bhai – Aur Yeh Shadi Ho Gayee! – Episodes 32 & 33

Woweeeza! Ashraf, you cunning old witch you! Okay, well not entirely cunning but whatever the reason behind him changing his mind at the time of nikkah he did promise Ifrah he would say no and she, and we believed him! We had been wondering last week if Ifrah and Ashraf will get married and although I did believe they would I had thought it would be due to Ifrah giving in to pressure from her mother and Ashraf’s father – I sure as hell did not expect her to ask Ashraf to say no and fall prey to the game that plays out!

As expected, Ashraf’s mother is not thrilled with the announcement her husband makes. She gradually changes her stance when Ashraf asks her to and when she realizes that no matter how she feels, Ifrah is once again to be her daughter in law. I have to say I really like how her husband tells her to think of Ifrah as a daughter and to treat her well.

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Words of wisdom galore in these episodes by – Sabiha Khala and Jawad. Sabiha explains to her daughter that agar tum nay Ashraf se shaadi na ki tau ussi Ashraf ki biwi tumhein dhakay day kar iss ghar se nikal day ge. Wah wah. I would like to think Ifrah’s mother has only her daughter’s welfare at heart but well it is clear Ifrah hates Ashraf and with good reason and yet she has forced her into this nikkah with emotional blackmail and odd reasoning. Seems like she has landed herself a 2-in-1 package for Ifrah lands a husband, Sabiha khala lands herself a home. I understand these are two women alone in the world and I do not want to sound harsh and critical for I do in a way understand where she is coming from especially with that wretched Shibli still on the loose but is this really the only solution? Maybe encouraging Ifrah to bring herself out of the deep depression she is sinking further into and move from that neighbourhood to wherever they came from, work, do something!! Anyways, maybe it is the actress playing Sabiha khala as well who does not seem so convincing in her role to me that makes me feel that way.

Ashraf promises Ifrah he will say no at the time of the nikkah but asks her not to say no for it would make her look bad in front of everyone and he did not want that for her. She agrees, saying she does not want to hurt her mother. But if he doesn’t say no, she will poison herself and die. Hain? And that would not hurt her mother then? Uff! With Jawad’s words of how Ashraf’s ‘dilli khwahish’ is within reach and that Ifrah will forget her anger soon so he should go ahead with the nikah, Ashraf says yes and Ashraf and Ifrah are pronounced man and wife! Oooo la la!

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I would have loved to see Ifrah and Ashraf’s first meeting after the nikkah. Was my initial thought. Except when I saw a month later that she is still spitting venom and crying buckets with her hair strewn all over the place – I thought ah well. Yeh he kuch hua hoga. Ashraf is shown to be wondering after the nikkah if he has made a mistake since he had promised Ifrah something and did the opposite but oh well, too late now. Ifrah is still crying and her mum is still trying to tell her how lucky she is and Ashraf’s mum is still eavesdropping on their conversations! Seriously, don’t Amma jee’s ‘gauddas’ (knees) hurt with all that clambering up and down and listening in on these mother daughter conversations?!

Ashraf has managed to buy a new house for his family – in Ifrah’s name. Ifrah comes up with a solution to her troubles – how about Ashraf leave her and her mum in this house and take the rest of his family and himself and move into the new one?! Genius! (Not). I mean, now that she is married to him and it definitely does not look like she has the option of going anywhere then maybe try to accept things and at least try to move on?

Can I please share what I think will happen now? There will be lots of Ifrah spewing venom at Ashraf and Ashraf ‘hurting’ inside and then Shibli will reappear and Ashraf will save the day – whether he dies doing so or not I do not know. But I will not be surprised if that does not happen for if there is one thing about this drama it is that it is quite unpredictable. I know Ashraf was despicable but it appears that time heals and his family seems to be accepting the change in him with even Saira being happy at his nikkah. I wonder if Ifrah will finally forgive him and grow to feel anything other than hate for him.

I loved Salman Shahid’s acting in these episodes. His joy at the new house and hearing Ashraf and Ifrah are spending time together etc was very natural and real. Noman Ijaz’s facial expressions when Ifrah tells him she hates him and wants to be left alone actually made me feel for him. But what is with these desi heroines in our dramas that smear lipstick all over their faces in distress??! I would get all worked up and anxious when our gori heroines in the angrezi movies would scream and throw and smash plates etc in anger and I would think haye, now they will have to clean all that up so what was the point?! And our desi sisters tend to scream and promptly rub bright red lipstick all over their faces till they are left looking like wild vampires on a lucky night out!! Enough!

Are you shocked that Ifrah and Ashraf got married so quickly and how the marriage actually came about? Would love to hear your thoughts!

Kunwal Javid

Udaari – Episode 7

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Udaari – Episode 7

It was sad to see Sajjida ordering her daughter to stay away from a person who she had no reason to feel threatened from and putting her trust in someone who should not be trusted. The way Sajjida refused to talk about Meeran and Illyas’ relationship when Imtiaz wanted to ‘gossip’ about it went to show that deep down she still has a soft spot for these people. In a way Imtiaz told her to make sure that they had no ties with the ‘mirasis’ therefore she feels that she is saving her marriage by severing ties with Sajjida and her family. These scenes in which Sheedan and Meeran showered Zebu with love went to show that they still loved Zebu just as much as they did before. One apology can bring these friends back together but Imtiaz is making sure that never happens.

Imtiaz is gradually trying to make Zebu question the things her mother makes her do and the way she treats her because he knows that if she starts distancing herself from her mother then he will be the only ‘friend’ she will have in the house. He is constantly trying to prove that he loves her more than her mother and that she is better than her mother. Zebu is too young to understand these things and she has a pure heart therefore she never gets persuaded by his words. She has however started hiding things from her mother because she gets rewards in return for keeping these secrets which obviously implies that Imtiaz is violating this little girl in some way and he makes sure she knows that it is their ‘secret’ along with many other nice things he does for her like buying her things and taking her to places she likes.

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Sheedan’s enthusiasm and her quality to focus on the positive aspects of every situation makes her character the most amazing character in this play. She did not judge Milli or her friends but only focused on what these people had to offer. Surely, these people are very different from Sheedan and her family and friends but that did not mean they were bad people – this aspect of Sheedan’s personality won me over completely tonight. She is a strong and insightful woman just like Samina Peerzada’s character in Rehaii. She is also very confident that she can protect herself and she does not need a man by her side. Bushra Ansari is beyond brilliant as Sheedan, she owns her role completely. Her acting and dialogue delivery is impressive and spontaneous.

Arsh is educated and modern but he is very narrow-minded and immature. Unlike Sheedan he judged Meeran and her family right from the first day based on their background. Sheedan could have refused these people too because there are many things about them which might appear to be outrageous to her but Sheedan is much more wise than Arsh. Arsh was never convinced that Meeran could be part of the band and now after this meeting he did not feel the need to ‘entertain’ her. Meeran felt the exact same way about these people but Sheedan made sure she took up this assignment. Urwa Hocane was superb as Meeran in this episode but I am tired of watching Meeran sing the same song over and over again!!

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The preview of the next episode showed that Meeran and Sheedan reach Milli’s house and I hope that Arsh comes into terms with the fact that Meeran is there to stay because his nakhras are getting annoying now. The ‘ABC band’ got a lot of screen time in tonight’s episode, which was justified but their arguments got repetitive after a while.

All the actors are giving their best performances in this drama including the child star Maryam Fatima. Ahsan Khan, Sammiya Mumtaz make you forget that you are watching a drama, their portrayals are so natural and convincing. Even the actor playing Sheedan’s son’s role is doing complete justice to his character. So far the entire team of this play; the writer, the director, the producers and all the actors have done a commendable job.

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

Fatima Awan

Dil Lagi – Episode 10

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Dil Lagi – Episode 10

Although our heroine blames halaat very often for all the twisted decisions she made which changed the course of her life forever but actually Anmol’s overactive imagination and an obsession with assuming things is what landed her in the position she is in today. All through tonight’s episode Anmol kept on judging Mohid and while she did that she did not of course give him even a little benefit of the doubt. Even if Mohid does something good, Anmol manages to think of at least one solid reason which will convince her and everyone around her that he is not a good person. Anmol’s character has always been bold right from the start but until she made the decision to get married to Mohid, she used this strength for the right reasons, now all Anmol does is find ways to convince herself and even Mohid that he is the most despicable person on earth!!!

This episode opened with Sabiha telling Anmol details of her married life. There was nothing new about this conversation except for the part about the ‘kasm’. Anmol is someone Sabiha can confide in and it was rather ironic to see Anmol who is anything but happy telling someone else ways to be happy!! Anmol’s ego might have been satisfied the day she decided to take revenge from Mohid by getting married to him and investing all her energy into making his life a living hell but is she really happy? Anmol also tried to prove to Sabiha that sometimes you have to be selfish to win your happiness. Anmol is stubborn, egoistic and yes at times very unreasonable but somehow I don’t see her as a selfish person.

The references to all those Indian films which Anmol mentioned made me laugh because she said exactly what might be going on in the mind of some of the viewers but she made it very clear that this story was not going to end the way these films ended. Anmol and Mohid continued to argue about everything and anything in tonight’s episode. Although Anmol is no longer my favorite character in the play but Mehwish Hayat has certainly done what was expected from her character. Every time Anmol is around Mohid, she has disgusted expressions, which pretty much sum up how she feels about Mohid. She will do anything to hurt this man with her words and actions and there isn’t anything which Mohid can do to prove that he isn’t that bad after all! Anmol is so full of hatred for this man that she fails to see anything he does in a positive light.

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It is so good to see a drama for a change in which the girl’s family in particular has not disappeared completely after she got married. All the characters in the play are given enough screen time in every episode which is something that should certainly be appreciated since nowadays there is a new trend of introducing the characters in the first few episodes and then completely relegating them to the background until they are needed to take the story forward. Anmol’s mother and her sister are a very important part of the story and even when they do not add to the story in any way they are given ample screen time. You are not left wondering where they went!!!! In this episode Anmol’s mother gave the same advice to her daughter which she gave in the last episode but this time she had a different tone. The reason Anmol’s mother gave for coming to meet her was touching! Good to know that there are still mothers in our dramas who we can relate to unlike Mannu’s parents who have decided to play numb all of a sudden!

The twist at the end of the episode was the most interesting part of this entire episode. Mishaal finally told Mohib the truth and the most amusing bit was that she had no idea what she had done!! The music in the background every time Mishaal and Dastagir meet and their nok jhok is always spot on! Dastagir’s character and Imran Ashraf’s acting is simply brilliant. There was a time when I thought that Dastagir was not the right match for Mishaal because she is a completely different person than him – much more groomed and educated – but now I think they look really cute together. And honestly speaking I would like to see Dastagir getting his happy ending.

I have not been able to connect to Sabiha’s character right from the beginning. Her track is repetitive and I find it really hard to feel for her. Mohid and Dastagir have to be the most interesting and likeable characters in this serial. Hamayun Saeed has managed to bring out the best in his character. I always find myself rooting for them. I am waiting to find out what Mohid will do now that he knows that Anmol had been playing games with him. Saba Hameed’s wardrobe and acting is always flawless but there are times when it is very difficult to like her character. She has a lot in common with her bahu.

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

Fatima Awan

Aabro – Episode 22!

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Aabro – Episode 22!

Ohkay so, this episode practically had nothing to offer & I still can’t wrap my head around the fact that the parents of the toddlers & the toddlers themselves are only worried about the issue of marriage & forget the toddlers, an infant like Aima is buying diamond rings, LOL! How pathetic!

Ahmed is on the loop that he only wants to get married to Afsheen. Ali & Aabro are on the loop about how they will never get the apology they are living their life in a hope of. Zubaida is on the loop regarding Afsheen’s entrapment of Ahmed & that’s the pattern this drama is following since so many episodes, are they going to move the story forward or shall we stop watching because the message that we all were waiting for hasn’t been conveyed & the drama has turned into a brand new season of GEO’s old reality show Shadi Online!!!

Sorry, no sympathies for Ali & Aabro because they couldn’t do anything to improve their lives & their condition but the worst thing they have done is to force Afsheen to face the brunt of their shortcomings. I am certain of the fact that Ali couldn’t do anything ‘good’ & ‘proper’ in his life & the way he is playing with Afsheen’s life has confirmed the fact! I actually lol’ed when I heard Aabro say ‘tumhe isi din ke liye “””parhaya likhaya””” tha’, err, sorry ma’am passing the exams of 2nd year doesn’t make someone ‘parha likha’ in this day & age. She is just an F.Sc pass & there’s nothing out of this world about it. What infuriated me more was the conversation that Ali & Aabro had about how they knew Ali’s family will never change, so when you guys know it, why are you wasting your daughter’s life to please your cold-hearted mother? Zubaida is a negative character & there’s nothing new about it nor we can do anything about her, but sorry Ali & Aabro are no saints either because those who don’t want to help themselves are losers & they don’t deserve any sympathy.

Samra has brought her daughter to Pakistan in order to get her married to Ahmed. Chalo, Zubaida & Co. were settled in Pakistan so we can understand that they were in a rush to get the toddlers married due to the lack of exposure & typical mentality but Samra supposedly lives in Canada & even her daughter has been born & brought up there, so how come they didn’t choose to broaden their horizons & realize that Shadi wasn’t the thing one should focus on because Samra’s daughter is quite young! I can understand that Afsheen decided to leave her education since her parents stopped her from doing that, Ahmed is not interested in education & Aima is too busy dating an overly grown infant, but to see Samra’s daughter also settling for marriage at such a young age is ridiculous!

WOW! I must say I am impressed because Aima ke nikkay (chote) se boyfriend ne SPAYYSHILLY (specially) Aima ke liye DEMOND ring li hai. I actually couldn’t concentrate on anything after that scene as I became too busy in learning a new & improved pronunciation of the word specially. SPAYSHILLY is the new cool, so thank you baby boyfriend for teaching us something new!

I am not even furious, not even disgusted, I am just numb that a mother like Aabro who raised her daughter with a very nice & different mindset could reduce to this level of barbarianism, because from not accepting the proposal knowing that it was a mismatch she resorted to mindless hitting because she wanted her daughter to sit & wear the ring of the larka who should’ve been referred to as admi throughout the episode. What’s with the sudden flip & switch? I am amazed that just because Aabro was worried that Zubaida will become angry (as if otherwise she’s always in a good mood), she forced Afsheen to go ahead with what her Daadi chose for her.

Anyways, this drama has lost all its charm & I don’t see them redeeming themselves in any way because this story is not about Aabro & Ali anymore, it has become a version of a morning show which is filled with paid actors who are made to fight over petty issues (marriage in this case) brainlessly. The writer had a chance to show something different & show the power of education but nope, this drama has become a perfect example of how the producers make the mostttt (money) out of someone’s misery. Aabro’s never-ending helplessness & Zubaida’s continuously blown nostrils were earning them enough ratings therefore they knew they had a perfect formula to generate the revenue & this is why, they have thrown the quotient of conveying a good message & have made it completely typical which isn’t appeasing to watch anymore. Can someone please tell me when this drama is ending because to see the toddlers arranging their marriages, without worrying about their education isn’t sparking much interest & is making me nauseous! I must say, something is seriously wrong with HUM TV & it is utterly disappointing that they have ruined the credibility of the writer like Umera Ahmed & I must say I am in a disbelief that her name is associated with a play like this! Anyways, please feel free to vent out!

Keep Supporting,
Cheers,
Zahra Mirza.

Fatima Effendi and Kanwar Arsalan’s Latest Pictures

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Fatima Effendi and Kanwar Arsalan’s Latest Pictures

Fatima Effendi and Kanwar Arsalan are one of the youngest star couples of Pakistani television industry. Their marriage is purely a love marriage which was the result of a long friendship before they finally decided to get married. Fatima shared in one of her interviews that she and Kanwar used to talk on the phone for hours and meet almost every second day and that is when they got really close to one another.

There was however no commitment between the two. Fatima said that she started getting uncomfortable with this “just friends” status and that is when she asked Kanwar to make a choice, either he would have to stop meeting and talking to her altogether or make a commitment. Kanwar wasn’t ready to commit himself at that time. That is when both these stars stopped talking and after an interval of only few weeks Kanwar realized that he could not live without Fatima.

The story of their marriage and the problems that were faced by this young couple when Fatima was expecting her first baby prove that when two people are meant to be together the universe conspires to ensure that they stay together.

Fatima and Kanwar attended a wedding recently. Here are some pictures of them from the wedding:

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Sehra Main Party Poopers – Episode 21!

Zahra Mirza
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Sehra Main Party Poopers – Episode 21!

Ohkay so, this entire episode was dedicated to Ayaaz, his insecurities & his jealousy. Honestly speaking, I would’ve gone easy on them in my review if it would’ve been the last episode because the note at which this episode ended seemed alright & they could’ve finished the drama off then & there but the preview of the next episode infuriated me & nope, there’s no scope of forgiveness left now because when they can show what they want to, then I can also say what I want to!

So, Ayaaz became the ultimate party-pooper because he was so insecure & jealous. Ayaaz wanted his Iqra back & he felt he lost his wife & his bachon ki amman because she was doing a job? I actually thought that he was joking but to add to my woes, he wasn’t. I actually couldn’t believe how much negativity was filled inside this so-called sugar syrup Ayaaz & I fail to give him a leeway that just because he felt useless, he became bitter. Accha, let me ask, who was the Iqra that Ayaaz was missing & wanted back in his life? That Iqra who would listen to her husband’s rants about how expensive the pampers have become or that Iqra who would always be tensed regarding how they will make the ends meet since Ayaaz was too happy with his scooty & wanted to escape his responsibilities of upgrading his income, despite knowing that it was he who upgraded the size of his family.

The initial part of the episode left me feeling disgusted because I couldn’t wrap my head around the fact that in stead of breaking the stereotypes, the writer was feeding them to the the viewers even more. I know things got sorted in the end but that too only when Ayaaz fell in a deep pit. In stead of focusing on his burnt slice, when he had the time, Ayaaz should’ve sat down & should’ve analyzed how Iqra was doing everything to help her entire family. Ayaaz couldn’t congratulate Iqra for her car without taunting her about how she achieved everything only for herself. I was actually put off by the dialogues that were given to Ayaaz because a lot of time was given to the grocery items in this drama, so I so was not in a mood to find out the charges of the local plumbers or the prices of the kids’ toys.

Ayaaz couldn’t do anything in his life because he was too happy with how everything was & he didn’t want to step out of his comfort zone, at the expense of making the rest of his family members suffocated because of his incapabilities. All this while, we had only heard that Ayaaz wanted to ‘do’ something, he wanted to ‘give’ Iqra what she deserved but why was it that we didn’t see him ‘doing’ anything that he ‘said’? Looks like Ayaaz believed in theory more than practicality that is why it was easier for him to be wishful rather than moving a muscle to achieve what his family needed & wished for.

Well, Iqra’s boss told her that he will give her a week to sort her family issues but I guess in other words he was saying ‘ke app is 1 haftay mai dua karain ke appke husband phislain takay unki band aqal ke taalay khulain’ & voila, this is exactly what happened, Ayaaz injured himself & when he went from being partially useless to completely useless, he understood that he was wrong, how convenient isn’t it? Accha, let’s suppose that if that red van hadn’t hit Ayaaz, would anything in him or his personality had changed? I don’t think so! Why was it that when Ayaaz hit the rock bottom, he then realized that he was being selfish? Like wasn’t there a built-in switch of soul searching or self-realization in a selfless man like him? Well, even though we didn’t see who he was but I will have to thank the driver of the red van because he will remain the “unsung hero” of this drama because if it wasn’t for his negligent driving, Iqra’s life would’ve never changed & her husband would’ve always remained a party-pooper!

Well, everything was rosy posy at the end & I was happy for Iqra that she achieved what she wanted to, even got the car that initially became the bone of contention between her & her husband but the preview infuriated me so much. I guess this drama was about Iqra, so how in the world did the writer assume that we’d be thrilled to see how her kids turned out to be? Sorry, we’re not INTERESTED & chalo if the writer had shown her kids to be appreciative of what their mother did for them, it would’ve made sense but I guess the villains of this dramas get a lot of screen-time & keep on replacing each other that too for no purpose whatsoever. Now it is Ayaaz’s son, who definitely has inherited that unrequired ‘ghairatmandi’ from his father & will now make his mother realize that she wasted her life because she didn’t make the anday parathay ka nashta for his father herself & that according to Iqra’s son is a big no no, that is why even he is on a hunt to find a maid/wife who will take care of his & his parent’s anday parahtay ka nashta. Seriously, I think the note at which this episode ended was enough to conclude the the entire drama but not sure what made the writer think that we’re in a mood to see another short-lived villain, who will fall flat on his face like all the previous villains who made an appearance starting from Iqra’s mother, to Shehryaar, to Annie, to Nuzhat, to Ayaaz & now their son? LOL! Anyways, please share your thoughts about this episode of Sehra Main Party-Poopers!

Keep Supporting,
Cheers,
Zahra Mirza.

Bulbulay Team Celebrates 400 Episodes

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Bulbulay Team Celebrates 400 Episodes

The sitcom Bulbulay started airing in October 2009 on ARY Digital. At that time no one knew that this sitcom will gain so much popularity. The characters and the comic scenarios shown in every episode bring the viewers closer to the Bulbulay family with every passing week. The sitcom is so popular that all the actors are now more well known with the names they have in this comedy series.

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Hina Dilpazeer’s Momo and Ayesha Omar’s Khoobsurat are the two most popular characters of the play.

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The Bulbulay team came to Nida Yasir’s Morning Show to celebrate 400th episode of the sitcom. The team shared many things about their 7 years of working together. Ayesha Omar said,

“We have stayed on screen longer than more marriages last nowadays!! Our on screen marriages lasted longer than real marriages.”

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Ayesha Omar also shared that she tried many times to leave the show but every time she came back.  Nabeel said,

“We keep on giving each other a push whenever it is needed, that is why Bulbulay completed so many episodes.”

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Nabeel also said that most of the characters he had played in dramas were very serious but now after Bulbulay people think of him only as the Nabeel they see in Bulbulay. The whole team said that they were never planning on targeting children as viewers,

“This sitcom was for grown ups but it is so popular among children now too.”

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They narrated many interesting stories in which they told that this play has helped people in many ways to get out of depression. Bulbulay is Pakistan’s longest running sitcom.

Watch the show here:

 

Tum Meri Ho – Episode 1-3

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Tum Meri Ho – Episode 1-3

Produced by Aijaz Aslam, directed by Najaf Bilgrami and written by Samina Ejaz, Tum Meri Ho airs every Tuesday at 9:00 p.m. Before watching any drama on ARY, I make it a point to check the name of the production house because I plan on steering clear of anything even remotely related to Big Bang Entertainment. I was happy to see that this play is not a Big Bang production, but the only thing that scares me is that the writer of this play has Dusri Biwi to her credit. Dusri Biwi was… you’re right, let’s not even go there.

In Tum Meri Ho, we follow our main protagonist Zayan (Faisal Qureshi), who lives with his elder brother, Mustafa (Aijaz Aslam) and mother, Rabia (Azra Mansoor). Before going on about what really happens, I think it is important to dissect Zayan’s character first, because this drama is essentially about Zayan’s obsession and how he goes to great lengths to get what he wants. Having suffered verbal and physical abuse at the hands of his late father, Zayan’s had a nightmare of a childhood. What you experience during your formative years stays with you for the rest of your life. It is true that people who were abused as children are more likely to suffer from low self esteem. Years of abuse and hurtful comparisons between Zayan and his elder brother had a great impact on Zayan’s sense of self-worth. Zayan has confidence issues because of which he’s developed a stutter. Mustafa, on the other hand, has always been the pride of the family. While Zayan kind of blended in the background, it was Mustafa who got all the love and attention. Much to my pleasant surprise, Mustafa didn’t turn out to be a spoiled brat. He is a doting brother, and it was nice to see that Mustafa not only cares about his brother but also understands his insecurities. Zayan works at a university, and in spite of Mustafa’s insistence, he refuses to join the family business and is content with his job.

Then of course, there’s a girl (let’s get real, the story can’t progress without one :P). Ana (Sara Khan), our quintessential mashriqi girl sets foot in the university Zayan works at, and no points for guessing that she sweeps him off his feet!  This is a case of love at first sight and I could go on and on about how I am sick and tired of this trope, but I have given up now, there’s nothing we can do about it. Unfortunately for Zayan, Ana doesn’t feel the same way about him.

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Ana lives with her mother (Nida Mumtaz), Bhai (Amir Qureshi) and Bhabi (Zainab Qayyum). I found Ana and Bhabi’s relationship to be sweet and natural so I enjoyed watching their scenes. Rabia wants Mustafa to marry a girl of her choice and so begins the search for the perfect bahu. And out of all the girls in Karachi, guess who Rabia deems fit for her big boy? Wait for it… Ana! Also, I should add, Ana and Mustafa are genuinely happy with this rishta. Devastated and resentful, Zayan vows to destroy his brother’s life. He hires a guy to shoot Mustafa on the night of the wedding. And at this point, we know that the shot didn’t prove fatal (much to Zayan’s dismay) but it did leave Mustafa paralyzed.

I don’t like how writers take things to the extreme and that’s pretty much the case here because only a sociopath would think of killing his brother for a girl, but the way I see it, this wasn’t just about Ana. I think all these years, Zayan always secretly resented Mustafa for being the favourite of the family and seeing Ana with Mustafa was the last straw. What Zayan did is awful and unforgivable, but I have to admit, I feel for him. I feel for Zayan NOT because I was rooting for him and Ana. Quite frankly, I was not rooting for them because Zayan’s obsession with Ana is not healthy – the guy takes pictures of her when she’s not looking! I feel for him only and only because he is mentally unstable and needs help. Zayan’s attempt to get his brother killed was a product of pent-up frustration and rage.  He has viewed Mustafa as his rival since he was a kid. Mustafa is not the person to blame but Zayan doesn’t get that because, again, the point is, he is sick and needs help. It’s impossible to talk about Zayan and not talk about Faisal Qureshi’s phenomenal acting. Everything from his expressions to the way he talks and walks tells you that he understands his character – the guy nails it! The rest of the actors are also very convincing. I really like Sara Khan and she looks beautiful here. I love her smile but the way things are turning out, smile tou rehne dain, she is and will be crying a great deal.

There are a few things I couldn’t digest. First off, how does a guy like Zayan manage to hire a shooter? And I get that everyone is worried sick about Mustafa, but now that he is conscious, they should approach the police to investigate into the matter. I mean, Mustafa was shot (and this happened when Karachi kay halaat kharaab nahe thay) so the big question everybody should be asking is: who could have possibly wanted Mustafa dead?

Tum Meri Ho isn’t exactly groundbreaking but I certainly appreciate the fact that we can see why a character is so negative and bitter because I for one can’t seem to recall the last time I watched a drama where I could say, “Achaaa so that’s why he’s got a screw lose’’. That’s a problem with most negative characters we see on screen – they are twisted but it’s never established what made them that way. Praise where praise is due – Tum Meri Ho manages to establish that.

I am interested to see how the story progresses now. This Kulsoom woman is mentioned often but she has yet to make an appearance and I think she (or her daughter) might have something to do with future developments. What do you think? How many of you are following this drama? What do you think of it?

Thank you for reading the review!

Maryam Mehdi

Tum Yaad Aye – Episode 16

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Tum Yaad Aye – Episode 16

So you know how on Facebook there is this relationship status ‘It’s complicated’ ? Well, I would wonder what that really means and wrote it off as an ‘attention seeking’ status. But nahin, this drama has enlightened me! Zainy loves Ahmer, then wants him dead and then pines for him, then hits him, then screams I hate you, then gets engaged to another, then remembers Ahmer loves mithai so must deliver mithai ! Ahmer – seemed to love Zainy, is in love with Beena, thinks about Zainy, chases after Beena. He does not give Zainy any ghaas and Beena does not give Ahmer any ghaas. Moral: got to be a bit more generous about giving ghaas and life would be less complicated! Uggh!

Mehtaab is happy that her daughter will finally be ‘apnay ghar ki’. That line has been used in many a script but never has it been more apt than in this case for Zainy really will end up in her very own home again. Nigaar Apa has returned for the wedding celebrations and seems to be genuinely happy over this rishta. I suppose for her, Sherry’s happiness is the most important and if this is what he wants then Nigaar is happy for him. I did begin to get that claustrophobic feeling again that I got in the earlier episodes with Nigaar referring to Baji as Sherry’s saas and then Zainy being Abba’s bahu now instead of daughter. Oh well!

Anyways, whether Zainy did feel like she did not truly belong to Abba’s family or not is one matter but her friend Novera sure as hell does keep harping on about how yeh laug are so great, so generous to accept Zainy ‘despite everything’. The yeh laug keeps coming up as if they are separate from Zainy and not her family. It appears that Nigaar knows nothing of Zainy’s love for Ahmer and her suicide attempt and probably Novera will end up blurting it out which she almost did.

So our conspiracy theory over Phuppo’s motives fell flat. She genuinely does care for Zainy and wanted to connect with her dead brother’s child. We learn from Taayi and Phuppo’s conversation that Ahmer not only resembles Zainy’s father but also has his nature, specifically the trait of making sure he does what he wants and then not being happy about it. Makes me wonder if he married Mehtaab against his family’s wishes or that he genuinely wanted to marry her and then later was not faithful to her or happy with her. Wish Mehtaab would spill the beans already. All that emphasis on how she has given her all to build this new life for herself and Zainy may have more of an impact if she gave a bit more insight into her past – or maybe not.

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Zainy seemed to be happy about her engagement to Sherry. But I did feel a bit sympathetic when she voices her uncertainties to Mehtaab about how she is being unfair to Sherry and Mehtaab shushes her. Zainy has been bullied into this rishta and true Mehtaab, Naani and Abba think they are doing what is best for her but Zainy is clearly still in love with Ahmer and for now is going along with this marriage for her mother’s sake. Having said that though, I am disgusted with her behaviour when she goes to Ahmer’s house with the mithai and the ‘Ahmer ko zaroor khilaye ga, ussay meetha boht pasand hai’. If she has accepted to marry Sherry then why not do everyone and mostly herself a favour and stay away from Ahmer and Co.

Seems like that is not going to happen. Despite her plea to Novera to pray that ‘Ahmer ka naam meray dil se mitt jaye’ (yawn, puke!), seems like the name was tattooed rather than just written for Ahmer’s accident clearly distresses Zainy. She lies to Sherry about why she is upset which he finds out later when he sees Mina at the hospital. He does confront Zainy but lets her off with this being the first and last lie between them. Ah Sherry, I fear there is a lot more than little white lies coming your way and most of it not nice!

As with the previous episodes, all the actors and actresses played out their characters flawlessly. Erum Akhtar as Nigaar is brilliant and even though she seems to mean well at this point, she does seem like a bomb ticking and waiting to explode. Next week’s episode preview shows that Novera and her mum have jinxed everything with Ahmer regaining consciousness and maybe the same tattoo artist got to his heart too for he has now decided Zainy is his and he loves her. All I can say is marry these two confused brats off to each other already and Sherry, my condolences!

How many of you are beginning to get exasperated with Zainy and Ahmer? Would love to hear your thoughts.

Kunwal Javid

Deewana – Episode 03 & 04!

Zahra Mirza
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Deewana – Episode 03 & 04!

Ohkay so, these two episodes of Deewana were great & a treat to watch. I am actually liking the mysterious feel of this drama a lot & with an introduction of new characters, it has multiplied even more. I like the treatment that the director has given to this drama because he has perfectly conveyed the feel that they were aiming for. For now, this drama looks quite promising & it seems that it has a lot of potential to become a perfect entertainment. After Muqaddas I wish the writer has gained enough experience to know when to end a drama & how to give it a complete ending because even though Muqaddas was quite an interesting journey, the stretching & an incomplete ending couldn’t make it a memorable drama, however I do have high expectations from Deewana & I hope that they make it a drama that we all will remember.

So, seems like Haris & Mehru got married & unwillingly at the night of their wedding, Haris left her in the lurch because that’s the promise he made to his father. Tabrez came up with this plan of bringing a bad name to Subhan’s family by targeting their daughter as till date Tabrez & his wife Amtul (Farah Shah) believe that it was Mehru who shot Rabeea & they aren’t ready to accept the fact that Rabeea committed suicide. For Tabrez & Amtul, the court’s verdict wasn’t in their favor, that is why they decided to punish Mehru & her entire family by doing something so horrendous to her. They have in short destroyed her life by getting her married to Haris & making their son leave her as now she will have nowhere to go & nowhere to hide, which is quite evil. Deep inside, Haris knows that what he has done is wrong & Mehru doesn’t deserve any of this but the forlorn faces of his parents leave him helpless & doesn’t allow him to state what he actually thinks is right or wrong.

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Amtul decided to send her cousin Shabnam (Fazeela Qazi) to Mehru’s home after Haris left Mehru, just so that she could fetch some details & add more fuel to the fire. It is sad that now when Amtul & Tabrez have completed their revenge, they still aren’t backing off & still believe that they have some score left to be settled & that is why Shabnam was the pawn they used to further insult them. Even though I love the dialogues & the proper usage of Urdu throughout the episodes, I found the conversation between Shama & Shabnam a bit misleading & confusing. Shabnam came to congratulate Shama for Haris & Mehru’s wedding, but the very next moment she implied that Mehru ran away with Haris to which Shama replied by saying that Mehru can never do such a thing because her daughter ‘would definitely wait till her parents had arranged her Rukhsati‘? So I am not sure what was happening there because going by what Shama said, it looked like they didn’t arrange Mehru’s wedding yet but if I look at the events that took place & the things Mehru said while showing her bridal dress to her parents went to show that she was getting married to Haris the next day. I think it was a mistake in the dialogues or a glitch that the director didn’t pay attention to because considering how Shabnam’s visit was an important aspect of these episodes, it wasn’t written properly & got me confused. Also, the fact that Mehru hallucinates doesn’t help the situation either as most of the times I am left wondering if the one she is talking to is actually in front of her or not, hehe!

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Anyways, lets talk about the hero of the drama; Falak. What an entry, what an impactful performance & character. I enjoyed his bits the most. I know for some people Falak’s character will be more of a caricature but I liked the unrealistic aura of his entire character. At least it gives us something different to watch & it happens to be something that we’re not used to. So for now I really like his character & not only Falak, his entire family seems interesting & pleasantly mysterious too. Falak bumped into Mehru when she was looking for Haris & he being a Good Samaritan, decided to take Mehru to his home which was the idea that wasn’t appreciated by his mother (Hina Bayat). The conversation between Falak & his mother was quite interesting as the things she said implied that she was more concerned about Falak coming in contact with someone who is different to them. She has definitely put a lot of restrictions on him because she knows that his kindheartedness can land him in deep trouble & also because he has an identity to hide. I like how they didn’t give away everything yet & built the curiosity perfectly as I am sure there’s so much more that we have yet to explore especially the fact about who they are & what makes them different.

Falak decided to drop Mehru to her home & he did at the wrong time in front of a wrong person; Shabnam. I loved the expressions & gestures both Shabnam & Falak shared, it was so obvious that Shabnam was taken aback by Falak’s personality & looks, that’s why she was curious to find out more about him. It was good to see that Shama didn’t make a fuss about why a young & good looking man like Falak was bringing Mehru home, it went to show that she trusted her daughter & knew that her daughter must’ve went out to find her husband Haris. Well, looks like Falak has fallen for Mehru & more than that, he is worried that she doesn’t smile more often, she is sad & he feels it is his duty to make her happy. Falak’s mother will never approve of the idea & that is why she told Falak’s cousin Shams to keep an eye on him as she dreads that he might mingle with Mehru & might end up putting himself in danger. Another name that was mentioned was of Agha, which actually changed the atmosphere & looked like he was someone that Falak is afraid of, looks like we’ll have to wait for his entry now but it won’t be too long considering how Falak is not taking the boundaries set by his mother seriously, so may be an it will compel Agha to take an action against Falak.

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Honestly speaking, I was actually dreading seeing Mehru regaining her consciousness because I was afraid that we’ll get to see more screaming & crying but that thing was covered flawlessly by Shama. I wish they all are past the yelling & crying stage because it tends to get a bit too much for the viewers to handle. However, I must add that I feel a lot for Shama as she has literally lost everything. It was good to see that Mehru came to terms with her misfortune quietly & I am sure with Falak in her sights, it won’t be too long when she will completely forget about what Haris did to her. Oh Farah Shah, why you do this to us? We aren’t done hating your character of Zubaida in Aabro & here you are, with another negative character. Even though I am a huge fan of Farah Shah & have always loved her acting, but I am not sure if I’ll be able to handle the dose of her negativity thrice a week or not as Deewana airs twice, hehe!

Well, I loved the get up that the stylists chose for all the characters of Falak’s family. They are playing the characters that we aren’t used to watching but I still feel nothing went over-board & there was nothing about them that was OTT. They all seemed perfectly normal with a little quirky twist to their personalities & characters, which is quite interesting in my opinion. I wish to see Mehru bouncing back immediately & I also wish that there comes a time when Mehru punishes Haris for what he has done & also for being a loser. I am sure Haris will come back to Mehru time & again & will unsettle her emotionally & I am dreading this but I have a feeling that Mehru might forgive him & also consider going back to him, believing that he is apologetic but I hope it doesn’t happen as I wish to see a girl who knows how to walk out of a relationship with a guy who has shattered her trust time & again.

Shehroz Sabzwari acted brilliantly as Falak & I am looking forward to see what more his character has to offer. With characters like these, there’s always a fine line between under & over performing but Shehroz Sabzwari gave Falak’s character a perfecttt treatment & made his bits a treat to watch. I am thankful to Iqra Aziz for not crying too much but yes, she did scream a little which he got punished for, which is ohkay! Overall, the direction, the screenplay & the editing was great. My favorite scene has to be when Falak & Mehru came across each other for the first time, it was filmy & also visually appeasing, which I loved! I like the dialogues too & I think all the writers have really upped their game when it comes to dialogue writing, which is great. The background music was nice to listen to as it wasn’t too dramatic & I am glad that they haven’t over-used the OST. This is for the first time that I’m seeing Fazeela Qazi playing such a character & I must say I was giggling throughout her scenes, especially when she was filling her bag with the biskoots LOL, she’s cute & the flower in her hair added more cuteness to her overall look! I thoroughly enjoyed watching these two episodes of Deewana & I am sure you guys did too, so please without a further ado, feel free to share your thoughts. :)

Keep Supporting,
Cheers,
Zahra Mirza.

Mein Sitara – Episode 10

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Mein Sitara – Episode 10

Very interesting!!! All the characters in the play are no longer the flawless people we saw on screen in the first 8 episodes and unlike the last time I enjoyed watching these changes in the characters. There are very few plays in which when characters change for the worse you have reasons to appreciate these changes because it only makes things more interesting. Sitara falling for Farhad was actually a nice twist in the story instead of Farhad pursuing her.

Farhad was like a mystery to Sitara all her life although she spent most years of her life living under the same roof with him but he never acknowledged her presence. Now that Farhad is not only acknowledging her presence but also being possessive about her Sitara finds him more attractive than ever. She has attained the unattainable and it only takes a person with a very strong character to resist such a temptation. Sitara proved today that she wasn’t a strong person, she is very vulnerable and she has forgotten all the promises she made to her Baji. I honestly felt that I would hate everything about such a track but honestly speaking the way everything was shown was very convincing and it is interesting to watch Sitara proving that she really is her father’s daughter! Although she vowed to prove otherwise but some things are beyond your control!

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Sitara’s character got a lot more appealing with this episode because there can be so many different reasons why she fell for Farhad and not Jamal. Is it because she never had a father figure in her life – someone who would want to protect her? This is the first time Farhad has fallen for one of his heroines and obviously his reasons might not be as deep rooted as that of Sitara. Sitara is young, pretty and talented and she made it quite obvious today that she too feels something for Farhad. I am waiting to find out how Sitara interacts with Jharna in the upcoming episodes. There wasn’t a single scene between Sitara and Jharna in tonight’s episode because Sitara is too busy on the sets and it is always easier to forget promises when someone is not there to remind you of them! Sitara it looks like is already lost in the world of films and she has left Surraya far behind. I absolutely love Pappu’s character; he has a small role to play in the story but somehow he is standing out already. The perfect and effortless performance given by Adnan Shah Tipu has made all the difference.

I think it is time to say goodbye to the strong and sensible Jharna we saw in the first few episodes for good. Her character was very impressive and very well-balanced but now she is an insecure wife who feels left out all the time! There was a time when Jharna was too busy having and raising kids. She used to be too tired to wait up for her husband or give him the time and attention he wanted but even then she was always a positive influence in his life. She always supported him even when people doubted him, now that he is where he wants to be she has tons of free time on her hands and is worried sick that he will fall for one of his heroines. I still remember the few conversations between different people which hinted that Farhad married Jharna because he had some vested interests but until now Farhad was faithful to her. This new development with Sitara however might prove to be the final nail in the coffin. It would be nice to see Jharna tackling her insecurities in some other way instead of complaining all the time. Now that she has a reason to doubt her husband, her character might seem more ‘reasonable’ in the next episode.

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Nasim Dil Ruba is not out of the picture, which is also a nice surprise. She has not managed to bag any quality projects therefore she was seen employing different methods to get Sitara out of the film so that she could be a part of it again. This was another development in tonight’s episode which gave a very realistic touch to the whole story.

This episode was beautifully directed and I found the latest developments in the story exciting which is not how I was thinking I would feel! The credit for that goes to the writer for penning down such interesting characters which are human, the director, for doing complete justice to every single scene and most certainly the actors for giving some remarkable performances. Saba Qamar is amazing as Sitara, Hassan Ahmed and Meera are picture perfect in every scene. There were times in tonight’s episode when I thought Mikaal Zulfiqar’s performance was not up to the mark but on the whole he has given a brilliant performance. Those people who don’t get to watch this drama on the television are missing out on the experience because watching Mein Sitara on the television screen is a completely different experience. I would give full marks to the stylist and the make-up artist for giving everyone the perfect looks.

Quite contrary to my expectations, I loved this latest episode and can’t wait to see what happens next!! I am sure there are many people out there who are very disappointed with Sitara but honestly speaking if Sitara did not get involved with Farhad the drama wouldn’t have been this exciting!

How many of you watched this latest episode?

Do share your thoughts about it.

Fatima Awan

“A Bride Should Only Wear Red” – HSY

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“A Bride Should Only Wear Red” – HSY

Hassan Sheheryar Yasin who is more well known as HSY is a very famous designer who is not only known for his dress designs but also for his own distinguished style. HSY and his mother were interviewed by Sanam Jung on her show. HSY shared what an important role his mother – who was a single parent had played in his life. It was because of the support of his mother and sister that he managed to get this far.

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HSY with his sister and mother.

HSY talked about many things about his life, his personality and his career in the show. When Sanam Jung asked him which color should a girl wearing on her wedding day. To this replied,

“Girls should only wear red color on their wedding day. Red looks the best on our girls, on our brides, it is in line with our culture and looks good with our skin tone. Many people say that red color is not part of our cultural wedding but I believe people go to weddings only to look at the bride. It is her day and she deserves to look like a princess. The look that red color can give, no other color can give.”

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He also added,

“Girls nowadays think they will look fabulous in light colors but they have to realize they are not going to Oscars, they don’t have to copy Bollywood. Red is the color of our cultural wedding and it looks outstanding. This is something I am very emotional about.”

 

Talking about how seriously he took red color for brides, he said,

“I am not trying to make anyone feel bad about what they design but for me red is the only color for the main event of the wedding. I try to convince brides a little that they should wear red when they come to me but there is only so much I can say to convince them because in the end it is their choice. Wedding is a moment of happiness and bright colors reflect happy moments.”

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HSY also had an interesting suggestion for all the other family members. He said,

“I would also like to say that close relatives (girls) should not dress up thinking that they are in competition with the bride. It is the bride’s day, let her shine, don’t try to take the attention off of her by wearing similar colors and even outfits.”

“Mahira Khan Is My “Ganga” – Sarmad Khoosat

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“Mahira Khan Is My “Ganga” – Sarmad Khoosat

Sarmad Khoosat and Mahira Khan are much more than just two talented individuals who have worked together on 3 major projects. Hamsafar, Shehr-e-Zaat and Manto are 3 projects these people have worked on together with total dedication. The relationship between these two people goes much deeper than just that of a director and an actor. Mahira Khan and Sarmad Khoosat both admire each other and are really good friends who share the love of art.

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Mahira Khan was chosen by Hello! Pakistan to grace the cover of their May issue which is also their 50th issue so it is very important. Mahira Khan talked about her career, her meeting with Shah Rukh Khan, how it was like working with him and much more in her interview with the magazine.

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Sarmad Sultan Khoosat was also asked to say a few words about Mahira Khan and here is what he said about her,

“Working with Mahira is like falling in love all over again – with the idea of collaborating with an actor and strengthening of one’s belief in being able to bring a story to life. Her strength is being so purely vulnerable and malleable as an actor. She is my ‘Ganga’. “

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Mahira Khan also shared that she has worked very hard to be where she is today and she has met some wonderful people on the way. There is a lot more which this young actress wants to achieve.

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Tum Kon Piya – Episode 9

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Tum Kon Piya – Episode 9

This had to be the most clichéd episode of Tum Kon Piya. The problems faced by Elma in her new house were quite predictable with the exception of Arif’s behaviour which was a little too outrageous. Arif is clearly jealous of his brother and he knows only too well that his mother is insecure. He knows that deep inside Sharafat begum is fearful that Zarbab might get closer to his wife – a very typical insecurity which is actually quite common in our society! Everything that Arif says does have an effect on Sharafat begum especially because she can see that Zarbab genuinely likes his new wife. It was good to see Zarbab giving Elma the kind of welcome she deserved. Like any other seedhi sadhi mashraqi lrki Elma has decided to move on. She is married now and she wants to make this marriage work. Zarbab was always a coward, that is something which won’t change overnight.

So far I had no trouble relating to the different scenarios in this drama but tonight everything that happened with Elma on her first day in her new house did not make me feel for her at all! Elma’s sister’s behaviour was annoying to say the least. They shouldn’t have burdened their father by crying in front of him because there is absolutely nothing he can do now. Also, announcing that Aapi was making the kheer in front of him was very childish. Even if Elma is expected to run the kitchen in that house, it shouldn’t come as a big surprise to any of her sisters since she always did everything when she was in her father’s house. Last but not the least how did these two manage to make such a lavish breakfast!! Now that really was a surprise!

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The only person I felt for tonight was Ramish. It looks like Elma is much stronger and she will be able to cope with this situation but Ramish is heartbroken now because the only person he ever loved is someone’s wife. The scene in the hospital was shot really well, these two did not even look at each other, which was definitely very realistic. It was almost as if they never shared all those moments and feelings.

Muzaffar Hassan continued to be as stubborn as before. While Ramish’s mother was concerned about her son, her father was very sure that he will be able to have his own way. Although Muzaffar’s character is clichéd to the core – a business tycoon with a heart of stone! But even then I think Mehmood Akhtar has done complete justice to his character. It is great to see him in so many serials nowadays. He was equally convincing as a caring and sensitive father figure in Gul-e-Rana although his character stopped making sense after a while.

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Like all the previous episodes of Tum Kon Piya, this one too was a visual treat. Every single shot was flawless and beautifully captured. The director has managed to make the sets look pleasing without making them too grand. The susral ki politics however had to be the biggest off-putting factor in tonight’s episode. Sharafat begum’s character is one-dimensional; right from the beginning we have only seen one side of her character, the side which wants to control. It would have been nice if there was more to her character since we will be seeing a lot of her.

The preview of the next episode suggested that Muzaffar Hassan’s heart attack will prove to be a game changer. This new development will certainly change Ramish’s decision and he will end up marrying Sunbal.

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

Fatima Awan

Besharam – Episode 02!

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Besharam – Episode 02!

Ohkay so, this episode of Besharam was great & I enjoyed watching it because it gave us an insight into all the characters & their past. The editing was spot on & it kept my interest alive in the episode right from the beginning till the end. I must say the director & the editors have teamed up nicely & have given Besharam a treatment which makes it a good experience for those who’re watching.

Mishal’s mother Sara has quite a colorful past & she is not ashamed of it. Seems like it is because of a mother like Sara that Mishal has set certain rules & boundaries for herself because this is exactly what her mother’s failed marriages & lack of emotional strength has taught her. Mishal is quite young but she is far more sorted in her mind & has a clear picture of what she should & what she shouldn’t do. Sara & Tahir are still quite bitter with each other because seems like they both went through an ugly divorce & they haven’t overcome the negative feelings they both garnered in their hearts. It was sad that Mishal had to go through such tough circumstances at such a young age because her parents especially her mother was immature & Mishal was never her father’s priority. It was amusing to see that Tahir thought that just having a tag of being Mishal’s biological father was enough for him to take charge of her future & that is why he thought she will happily follow his orders & get married to his nephew Kashif like an obedient daughter. The question that Mishal asked Tahir left him speechless & rightly so because when he didn’t have enough courtesy in him to take care of Mishal when she needed him the most, how can he expect that Mishal will accept his decision regarding the most important thing in her life that too at such a stage of her life where she has become independent & is doing exceptionally well for herself.

Haider’s personality & attitude caught the attention of Asfand Sultan, who happens to be a resourceful bureaucrat. For now Asfand does seem like a person who has a lot of respect for the law & order & he doesn’t believe in exploiting it just because he is at a position where he can mend the rules & play with the law, not sure if that will change but right now this is exactly the perspective that Haider endorses too. I am not sure what the future holds for Haider when he will join Asfand’s political party but if their mindsets & policies will match, they will become a formidable duo.

I liked how they showed us the relationship that Humna & Qadeer share & what sort of a personality Qadeer has. I am sure the detest Sikandar has for Haider will never allow Humna & Qadeer to have a normal relationship with each other. The way Qadeer becomes speechless in front of his parents goes to show that he is the sort of a person who will never be able to take a stand for Humna & won’t be able to support her emotionally & sadly, if things will become rocky after their marriage, it will be Haider who will sign up to show some support to his sister Humna. In Qadeer’s comparison, Humna is quite an opinionated person & doesn’t mind holding back her point of view especially when it comes to her brother Haider. Humna has been shown defending Haider time & again in front of Sikandar & Qadeer too but I am sure, the way Sikandar looks down upon Haider & his family, things won’t be easier for Humna when she will get married to Qadeer. However, the moment Sikandar & Qadeer found out about Haider being in contact with Asfand did fluster them a little bit, because they never imagined that Haider, who they think of as a lowlife goon, can be acquainted with such a powerful man like Asfand, so not sure if that will make them change their attitude towards Haider & his family because as far as I can deduce, Sikandar is quite an opportunist, so he might not do anything to upset Haider as that will multiply his chances of getting in contact with Asfand Sultan too.

Ohkay, honestly speaking, I didn’t find the blooming relationship between Mishal & Daniyal a tad bit convincing. He shows up out of nowhere, confesses his feelings, shows up the second time & BAM! They both start dating. Mishal has been in such a field where getting this level of attention from males is a normal thing & I am sure that being a top model, Daniyal is not the first person who has told her that he can’t live without her. I wish they had taken at least a couple of episodes to show how Daniyal convinced Mishal that the love he had for her was true & how after getting convinced properly, Mishal started taking Daniyal seriously. The things Daniyal said about Mishal also suggested that she has a clean slate & has always been quite cautious about her image because she might be a model but she is far more conservative & rooted for that matter so to see her falling for Daniyal without a further a due wasn’t convincing at all. Also, the way Mishal told Sara that she wouldn’t do the things she has done in her life goes to show that Mishal has been quite careful all her life, so to see her falling for Daniyal immediately doesn’t make much sense to be honest. Yes, she is tired & yes she yearns for a companionship, she also longs for an emotional support as she has kept herself strong for so many years but I don’t think a girl like Mishal who works in such a field where she gets to interact with all sorts of people can be so naive to not be able to see through the true intentions of Daniyal.

The note at which the episode ended was quite filmy. I think before putting her foot on the accelerator, she should’ve questioned herself as to what was it about Daniyal that was forcing her to go to such lengths to prove her love for him. Also, she should’ve done some analysis as to why would a guy who says he loves her would put her & her love through such a test? With that being said, I must say I enjoyed watching the performances of all the actors throughout the episode. There’s a great chemistry between all the actors & that is why they make their relationships & their circumstances look believable & realistic. Atiqa Odho has added this amusing yet innocent charm to the character of Sara & I believe no one could’ve done a better job in a portrayal of a woman in her late 40’s who’s still hopeful about finding the ultimate love of her life. Saba Qamar as Mishal & Zahid Ahmed as Haider are phenomenal & I believe no one could’ve done a better job than these two. I must thank the director for bringing out the best in all the actors & helping them pick up the right attitude required for the portrayal of all the characters that have been assigned to them. I really like how this drama isn’t too unrealistic & not completely realistic too, it just perfectly falls in between & makes it a ‘drama’ that one likes to watch. Please share your thoughts about this episode of Besharam.

Keep Supporting,
Cheers,
Zahra Mirza.

Zara Yaad Kar – Episode 10!

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Zara Yaad Kar – Episode 10!

Ohkay so, this episode showed some slight progress in the story. Even though this episode was slow, I found it justified considering how they needed some time to show the different emotional states that Haadi was going through, however I feel like Uzma got a lot of unnecessary screen-time & half of the things she said didn’t leave an impact as much as they should have.

Mahnoor got the answer from Waqar that she was waiting for. I think Waqar doesn’t believe in wasting time. I thought he’d actually wait for Gaitiara’s confession & might as well back out from the commitment that Mahnoor thought he made but he didn’t do anything of that sort because in my opinion, he doesn’t respect his relationship with Mahnoor at all, because if he had an iota of respect for this relationship & also for Mahnoor, he wouldn’t have said all those things to Gaitiara just the night before when he finally decided to propose Mahnoor. I think just like for Mahnoor, her relationship with Haadi didn’t carry much importance, similarly, for Waqar, his relationship with Mahnoor doesn’t carry much importance too & I say that because even when Mahnoor tagged Waqar along to do the paperwork required to proceed with her divorce, Waqar spoke to Gaitiara eagerly & stealthily. If Waqar had respected Mahnoor (which she obviously isn’t entitled to), he would’ve told her straight away about who this special student of his was, what she was like & how she might have fallen in love with him because this is exactly what Haadi did when he received a confession letter from Uzma.

Once again, there was a lot of focus on ‘mard & mard ka bacha’ bit but I am sure the writer here has tried to use this terminology in sarcasm because usually people attribute egoism & unnecessary display of anger & authority to define the traits a man should & must possess. By showing a ‘man’ like Haadi, the writer here is trying to convey that this is what a man can be like, who has nothing to do with ego & who believes in granting people their wishes even if it means crushing their own dreams & walking over their desires, which most of times doesn’t favor a man like Haadi but there is nothing wrong in being like that. People aren’t familiar with these sort of ‘mard’ & don’t usually come across men like Haadi too, that is why Aneesa kept on telling him to do things he doesn’t believe in like slapping Mahnoor, just in order to prove his manliness, which once again he never resorted to as he knows & has this sense of self-affirmation that he doesn’t need to do all this to prove that he has some authority & power to rule over a female just because he is a male & has to go by the mindset that the society endorses. This is also one of the reasons why Mahnoor never saw Haadi as a man, just because he forgave her mistakes & had the courage to apologize for the things he never was responsible for, Mahnoor thought he wasn’t an ideal ‘man’ because he was too cowardly & gentle, that is why when she saw Waqar, she assumed that he was a perfect man that she was waiting for all her life & deserved to be with. Mahnoor will find out soon enough that Haadi was more a man than Waqar is because being a man can also mean being honest, sincere & kindhearted, which Waqar definitely is not & Haadi is!

I must say, for a father of an only child & daughter at that, Ikhtiyaar Sahab is a bit too cool-headed & relaxed. He now understands the feelings Uzma has or even if he doesn’t understand, he most certainly doesn’t mind seeing how his daughter takes care of the one she cooks for. However, I must say I like the relationship that Ikhtiyaar Sahab & Uzma share & it won’t be too long when Haadi will join their little family too as Ikhtiyar doesn’t seem to mind the feelings Uzma has for him.

Honestly speaking, throughout this episode I couldn’t stop thinking how things will change from now onward & how the lives of both Mahnoor & Haadi will be reversed. Haadi is going through a heart-break & has suffered enough pain but he will understand that everything happens for a reason & there will come a time in his life when he will thank Mahnoor for walking out of his life. Where Haadi’s life will take a U-turn for the better, Mahnoor life will also take a U-turn but for the worse as she has unknowingly driven herself to hell. She thinks just because Haadi walked out of her life quietly, she has scored a big win but she is a fool to believe that things will be smoother & easier Just like Waqar said ‘1 mahine ki mohabbat’ forced Mahnoor to take such a huge step, so she definitely is in for a ride & will see her worst nightmares materializing & things slipping away from her hands no matter how hard she will try to hold onto them. I am sure the way Mahnoor has insulted the love Haadi had for her, Waqar will insult the love Mahnoor has for him too. The way Mahnoor has hurt Haadi’s feelings, Waqar will hurt her feelings too. Also, I am sure the way Mahnoor two-timed on Haadi, Waqar will two-time on her too with Gaitiara & I can’t wait to see how she will be left alone & miserable.

Overall, this was a decent episode but a bit on the slower side. I like Haadi for the honesty he endorses & displays no matter how dire the situation is. I feel bad for Aneesa because she knows that things have messed up big time & she can not undo any of that. I am glad that they have used the first 10 episodes to reach the game changer & now we’re stepping into the second phase of the story where the roles will be reversed. Let’s see what do they have in store for us. Please share your say about this episode of Zara Yaad Kar.

Keep Supporting,
Cheers,
Zahra Mirza.

Dua Malik’s Daughter’s Birthday – Pictures

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Dua Malik’s Daughter’s Birthday – Pictures

The entire family was excited on the day of the first birthday of Ziyara, Dua Malik’s daughter. Her mamoo Feroze Khan was also very excited on the occasion and posted this picture.

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Dua Malik is married to the well known singer Sohail Haider. Humaima Malick can also be seen celebrating the day with her niece. Dua Malik is very close to her siblings, especially her sister. She keeps on posting pictures of her and Humaima on her social media pages.

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Here are some exclusive pictures from Ziyara’s 1st birthday party:

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Sabeeka Imam To Start A Career In Dramas

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Sabeeka Imam To Start A Career In Dramas

Sabeeka Imam has already shown her acting talents in two films, one from across the border and the other which was made in Pakistan. In the Indian film Queen Sabeeka’s performance was criticized by some because of the boldness and in Jalaibee she got mixed reviews. Sabeeka Imam is also a very famous model who is not going to step into the world of Pakistani dramas. She is part of two big projects Muntazir and Laaj. Drama serial Muntazir has been directed by Owais Khan and Laaj has been directed by Fahim Burney.

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While talking to Dawn Images Sabeeka Imam shared,

“It is a personal choice to have ventured into this arena as I have actually had to say no to two film projects due to dates for these two plays but I have no regrets. I was getting a flurry of requests from fans and followers to star in a play so I’ve merely been convinced by their love and support. The characters I am playing are both fun and outgoing and that’s exactly what I had in my mind for my debut.”

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Most Pakistani actresses are seen playing roles of damsels in distress in dramas so it is a good news that Sabeeka’s role will be different than that. She also said,

“It might be a surprise for some people that I’ve chosen TV projects but I’m a fan of Pakistani dramas and their storytelling and I myself wait eagerly to watch the episodes of my favorite dramas each week so I know how addictive they can be. I also have a huge respect for actors who work in dramas as it is a totally different ball game and in some aspects far more challenging than working on a film.”

 

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Sabeeka Imam said that she was having a lot of fun recording for Muntazir with her most favorite actors Javed Sheikh and Hina Bayat. She also revealed,

 “Both plays are in the second spells of shooting and I’m not sure which will go on air first but I’m really excited to be working with both teams and can’t wait for both dramas to go on air.”

We wish Sabeeka Imam all the best.

Mera Yaar Miladay – Episode 15

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Mera Yaar Miladay – Episode 15

So, what happened in this episode? Yeh janna kissi kay leeyay zaroori nahin hai! Haha, how many times did Mushq use that line on Dabbu. Sometimes Mushq is this strong headed, proactive, go getter sort of girl who knows what she wants and took a stand for Fahd against her father. And then there are moments when she resigns herself to fate (?), goes into a trance and agrees to marry old men! I am about to write this girl off as being schizophrenic. Seriously, where do I send the bills for all these diagnoses?!

Anyways, Mushq decides to attend her new friend’s wedding and appears just in time for the rukhsati. Dabbu and Striker are already there. I found it really odd how Mushq recognized Dabbu’s voice and when she turns she and Dabbu instantly recognize each other. Maybe they had crossed paths earlier then but I seriously do not remember when and how. Or maybe since he was the mohalla’s renowned gunda, sorry, social worker, she had been aware of who he is. Oh well. Whatever and however, they do instantly recognize each other and it did seem natural that Dabbu would instantly look around for Fahd upon seeing Mushq there.

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Following all the ‘I saw this in his eyes’ and ‘ you look in your heart and you will see this’ – I mean, really what are words for. The only expressions I recognize are a glare and a smile! Mushq is back in her trance like ‘Bebo ma’am has done a lot for me so I shall lay my neck down for her’ state. I have said it before and will repeat myself here when I say if there was to be no eavesdropping in our dramas, half the stories would never progress. Mushq very conveniently overhears Bebo talking to baray saeen (man, what a character he is!) and realizes her true intentions. Switch over to her ‘other personality’ and Mushq dashes out of the house. Where? No idea. With Orya and Bebo out in search for her and our own desi Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson also looking for her, thankfully Mushq comes across them. And then switch back to the ‘first’ personality and she refuses to go with Dabbu! I mean, hello! She is ‘escaping’ from Bebo, in a village unknown to her, in the middle of the night – but refuses to leave with Dabbu. So glad he manages to talk sense into her and she gets in to their car.

So, Mushq is brought back to her father’s home who minces no words in making it clear he wants nothing to do with her. Seems like Mushq will end up being with Dabbu now. Mushq wanders off to Zeba’s house. To do what, really? Zeba’s life, we see is the same. Baji full of venom and bitterness and Niyaz being ultra sweet and Zeba’s emotions ping-ponging between reactions to Baji and Niyaz’s attitudes. Uff!

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Today’s episode was much better than the previous ones. Fast paced and I liked Sajal Ali and Faysal Qureshi’s acting. Sajal Ali looked very pretty in this episode. I could have done without Master Sb’s scenes though. Next week’s promo seemed a bit misleading to me where Mushq seems to have accepted happily that she is to live with Dabbu and is smiling in a couple of scenes. Maybe that will come later or maybe her split personality has taken over – who knows! If I am not mistaken, Aslam Bhai gives Dabbu one day to either throw Mushq out of his house or leave the mohalla (with Mushq I assume). So, this was the moment we all had been waiting for – Mushq and Dabbu’s story to begin and I will say I am not disappointed in how it all began in this episode and from the looks of the upcoming one. Filmy, dramatic, far fetched – but looking forward to it!

How many of you are glad to see the turn this story has taken? Duhh, I know all of us are! I do wonder if this is the last of Bebo and Orya? Would love to hear your thoughts!

Kunwal Javid

Mann Mayal – Episode 17 – Disappointing episode with no character development

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Mann Mayal – Episode 17 – Disappointing episode with no character development

I had a really tough time sitting through this episode! I am not certain what was more annoying – Jeena acting like a teenager or Salahuddin’s fake laughter! Eenie, meenie, minie, mo – seriously??? It is sad, really really sad watching an actress who has ruled the television industry for quite a few years settling for characters that have absolutely nothing to offer. Jeena has tons of time and money just like Salahuddin therefore she is willing to do whatever it takes to win him over even when he makes it very clear that he couldn’t care less about her. Just like Salahuddin she doesn’t care whether the person she is interested in even wants her around. Also, Jeena’s ‘method’ is just as ridiculous as that of Salahuddin. Mannu won’t leave Mikael although he does not even respect her, Salahuddin can’t get over Mannu and Jeena is fixated with Salahuddin! What fun!

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Mikael’s parents died in a road accident in this episode and their son’s reaction went to show that this incident did not effect him in any way. At least Mikael’s mother admitted she was responsible for whatever happened and for turning Mikael into a spoiled irresponsible person before she died! Salahuddin was there of course, just like always to witness one of the most important moments in Mannu’s life!! I have no idea how he always manages to be there right on time and catches the most emotional moments. Yes, Jamil makes sure he conveys all the information regarding Mannu but even then doesn’t this man have a life?? He is not even in touch with his parents because Jeena is the one who showed Bia’s daughters pictures to him but he has all the time in the world for Mannu. Hamza Ali Abbasi’s laughter in this particular scene was once again very fake – if this really is the way he laughs then he needs to work on it when he is acting because it sounds forced.

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The way Mannu’s family’s presence was completely sidelined in this episode was beyond absurd! The father who was once willing to do everything he could to make his daughter happy was perfectly fine with the way her husband treated her. The chachi who had the guts to take a stand for her daughter and assert her authority even where it was not needed has nothing to say about what she saw? Mannu’s family was there in this episode only as fillers. They have absolutely no role to play in the story now. If they were going to be turned into such unimportant characters then the writer shouldn’t have shown the strong family bond in Mannu’s house in the first few episodes. Salahuddin felt Mannu’s pain but her parents didn’t?? Weird! Was that kid in Mannu’s chachi’s lap the new born baby she had few weeks back, maybe? I am seriously confused!

So, apparently Super Man didn’t tell on Mikael after all! Although I find it hard to believe lekin theek hai maan lete hei ;) Mannu’s never-ending taqreer when she meets Salahuddin was extremely repetitive – will Mannu please stop obsessing with all the money this man has and who he hangs out with! This episode was a snooze-fest. All the characters lack depth and meaning and the story isn’t interesting enough to keep you looking forward to more. I must say that Mann Mayal is undoubtedly the biggest disappointment of this season.

So, who do you think should get the award for the most dheet character in the play? Jeena or Salahuddin?

 

Fatima Awan

 

Ayesha Sana Looks Agitated Again In Leaked Video

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Ayesha Sana Looks Agitated Again In Leaked Video

Ayesha Sana has lately been in the news for all the wrong reasons. Her line “bright karei” has become very popular. Celebrities made dubmash videos making fun of the actress and host and there are many jokes and memes circulating the internet which make fun of Ayesha Sana’s fascination with brightness.

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Ayesha Sana was shown shouting at the people responsible for her styling in another video which proved to people that she was a very short tempered person. In an interview she said that she did not mind all the criticism but she also looked disturbed because some people who were very close to her made fun of her after these videos were leaked.

She explained in a talk show that she was a perfectionist so she gets very annoyed when people are careless with her work. She said it is something which is in her nature so there isn’t much she can do to change it.

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In this latest leaked video Ayesha Sana is seem complaining that she asked for an extra fan on the set but it wasn’t there. One of the assistants points out that there is a ceiling fan which also works on UPS but she still keeps on complaining that her demands were not met.

Watch the video here:

 

Bhai – Episodes 30 & 31 – Yeh Shaadi Nahin Ho Sakti!!

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Bhai – Episodes 30 & 31 – Yeh Shaadi Nahin Ho Sakti!!

So I had said last week that I did not want an Ashraf – Ifrah union and Munir Bhai thought ‘leh, mein vadda hoon ya eh kuri’ and to put me out – he announced the date for Ashraf and Ifrah’s nikkah! My reasons for not wanting this marriage to happen are not because she was Ashraf’s bhabhi or that I do not believe Ashraf has changed and wants to only be good to Ifrah. My issue is with the depth of hatred Ifrah has for Ashraf and how firmly she believes he is to blame for Hammad’s death that for her to embrace this decision or marriage and then be able to move on seems far fetched. I know these kind of marriages are not uncommon but I am only thinking every time she sees Ashraf would she not remember him standing on the roof while Hammad bled to death. Anyways, that is just my opinion – Ifrah may eventually feel differently. And oh yes, this is after all only a drama and fictional characters so maybe I should keep my peace!

So, after having thrown one tragic event after another at us like a bad hailstorm, the writer has decided it is time for the sun to come out now. Ashraf begins to crawl out of his dark place and sets out to make amends and ask for forgiveness from all who he has wronged. I was not surprised at Saira’s reaction to Ashraf’s apology for it could definitely not be easy to forget all that neck wringing, the beatings, the opposition to her education and then the horrendous game he played out on her wedding day. Khadija, however seems to have a softer heart and I found her scene with Ashraf so touching I actually cried. He is, after all her brother and when he said darti hai mujh se? bura lagta hoon? and then asked if she would cry as much if he had died in place of Hammad, I had to wipe away my tears. The actress playing Khadija and Noman Ijaz played out that scene beautifully in my opinion.

So, 1 (Khadija)- 0 (Saira), next stop Rabab and Jawad. When Ashraf rings Jawad and says I want you to marry my sister I could not help thinking if I were Jawad I would be like umm, which sister this time Bhai? Thankfully, Ashraf does not have anything up his sleeve and wants Rabab and Jawad to be married, seeing as that is what they both want too.

We all know Ashraf was in love with Ifrah and it did seem that he never stopped loving her. But this concern he shows for her and then telling his mother to go easy on her made me wonder is this because she is his brother’s widow or because of his love for her? I did conclude to myself though that his reasons for caring about Ifrah were because he is still in love with her. Seems like my psychiatric career really is just waiting to take off to a flying start because we find Ashraf sitting and pondering over the same. Why does he care so much about Ifrah? Because she is Hammad’s widow or because of his ehsaas e jurm? Or, he then wonders, is it because he has always loved her and that is drawing him to her? Bingo!

Saira and Sufiyan’s love story has begun. That’s all I have to say about them. Good for them. Can we move on now please?

Rabab and Jawad. I know some of us thought they were not a good match and I do not know why but I find them to be sweet together. Both simple, undemanding, minding their own business sorts.

I am getting a bit lost with the timeline in this play now. Hammad dies and Ifrah’s parents come back to Pakistan and stay with her a while and then her father leaves and dies. Ifrah loses her baby and time passes and the family seems to be moving on but Ifrah’s mother is still in iddat but Rabab and Jawad’s engagement is to take place. How much time has passed between Hammad’s death and now? From Ifrah’s state it appears not long but then nobody mentioned her iddat when asking her to attend the engagement. And yes, I did notice Ifrah’s mother’s huge earrings. Oh well, saanu ki!!

I had anticipated the idea of Ashraf and Ifrah marrying might come up at some point but did not expect it so soon. Ashraf’s father feels confident that he will be able to convince Ifrah to marry Ashraf. Not sure how profound his logic was when he said to her that he realizes she will not be able to give the place in her heart she has for Hammad to anyone else so then in that case why not marry Ashraf? He further clarifies by saying that he is sure Ashraf will be able to keep her happy. Munir Bhai is either very wise or delusional.

I loved Noman Ijaz in his scene with Khadija and also when his voice breaks when he tells Ifrah that he did not kill his brother. This man is such an amazing actor, he is the reason I started watching this drama and the reason I am still watching it now.

I could be wrong but then I suppose now Ifrah and Ashraf will get married and there will be the usual tantrums, huffs and puffs and ‘my shohar is my shohar’s khooni’ (uff!)– during which Shibli will make an appearance again (sigh) and Ashraf will rescue Ifrah from him, who will then swoon and realize Ashraf is the mard whose sahara she needs to survive. Or maybe she will turn on Ashraf and help Shibli kill Ashraf and then go totally loony herself? Aha! Maybe I should have teamed up with the writer too – God knows unn ka influence mujh par ho gaya hai! Yikes!

How many of you are wondering if the darkness is over or if there is yet more to come? Or have you stopped wondering at all? Would love to hear your thoughts!

Kunwal Javid

Tere Mere Beech – Episode 25!

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Tere Mere Beech – Episode 25!

Ohkay so, have you ever seen a kid playing with the chewing gum & stretching it till it can be stretched no more & the moment his mother sees him, she spanks him for doing such a bad thing, this is exactly what the producers & the writers have done with this drama but you know what the sad part is, no one is there to spank them for this crime. This drama has become so bakwas that it ain’t even funny now.

Fahad has become this good guy just because he spent a few minutes in the jail & he saw Hareem leaving no stone unturned to bail him out. What a convincing way of showing a transformation, right? LOL! Hareem is still in love with Fahad because she has thrown the common sense out of the window. I do believe in the ultimate love but sorry, the form of love that has been shown in this drama is an insult to those who respect this emotion called love. I don’t think a love survives & should survive when a guy puts a girl through so much. When a guy insults her, strangles her & treats her like a doormat, but oh well, like I said our female writers have this twisted idea of love instilled in their peanut sized brains that they end up showing a guy scot-free just because they love to show that a girl was drooling over him & had no self-respect & dignity (which shows the mind-set of the writers too).

Hareem is finding it hard to reconcile with Fahad because her family is not allowing that to happen. Oh, now I get it, Ali & Nadia were on the cover photos as ‘phapphay kutnis’ because the way Ali was yelling at Fahad & the way he was showing his power & authority over Hareem’s life was ridiculous. I think this dream of mine will never be materialized where I will hear Nadia & Ali having a conversation about their own issues, chalo yehi discuss kar lete ke ghar mai cheeni khatam ho gai hai so Ali app atay hue le ana. I am amazed that now when Noor Hassan has made a name for himself, he chose to work in this project where he hardly had any role to play? I find it funny that the editors chose to put Maryam Ansari & Noor Hassan’s images on the cover photo just to show that this drama had a lot of characters whereas these two didn’t even have a life in the drama, let alone a substantial character to begin with!

Fahad now wants Hareem back in his life. Hareem is dying to be with Fahad but her family for now is acting up because that ensures more stretching & dragging of this mindless & purposeless drama. Chalo, 900 chuhay kha ke Qadeer Hajj ko chala, it is good that at least his wife had some decency to remind him that he did wrong with Zahida & Hareem but then again, is this the message that the writer is trying to give? That a girl should stick to her loser husband & the rest (including money) will follow? Salma told Qadeer that Fahad left Hareem because she had no money so now they are practically showing that Hareem will be able to buy her husband because she will get her share of wealth from Qadeer? LOL!

I actually thought that this drama had a lot of potential because the writer was showing a troubled teenager who will form a personality when life will get harsh on her but I am actually amazed to see that the writer had Hareem’s dheetai in mind, like they say, once a dheet, always a dheet, therefore her dheetai will get her her husband & the so-called happy-ending back. I thank the producers & the so-called self-proclaimed writer for ruining our time & I am amazed that this torture didn’t even end this week. I hope it ends next week or if not, that will be my last review of this mindless drama & I will make sure my message is conveyed LOUD & CLEAR! Please feel free to vent out!

Keep Supporting,
Cheers,
Zahra Mirza

Udaari – Episode 6

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Udaari – Episode 6

I am really happy that Udaari did not go off air because of the baseless objections by the PEMRA authorities. I am certain that viewers/parents complaint about a lot of dramas but at the end of the day it is up to the authorities to decide which dramas really are ‘obscene’ therefore I am more disappointed with PEMRA than the people who complained about this drama because their notice and the opinion of their ‘experts’ endorsed the notion that this drama was against our cultural and social values. This drama would have been against our social values if these values were based on brushing important issues under the carpet and pretending as if they don’t exist! I am very thankful to all those people out there who showed their support for this drama because Udaari is a step in the right direction.

This episode of Udaari just like all the previous episodes managed to put the message this drama attempts to put forward in a very sensitive and intelligent manner. The most refreshing aspect of this drama is the relationship Meeran and Sheedan have with each other. Sheedan might have said some very bitter things to Meeran when she found out that her daughter had gone behind her back and done something she would never approve of but everything we saw after that went to show that Sheedan loved her daughter and did not want to see her getting hurt. She took a stand for Meeran when Illays’ mother came to give the mithai and in this episode too when Meeran came back home heartbroken, she was there to console her. At the same time Meeran has realized that she was being selfish and at a time when she should have been there for her family, she only thought about her own future and happiness. The scene in which Meeran apologizes was extremely emotional. Bushra Ansari and Urwa Hocane both were absolutely brilliant in that scene. It isn’t easy delivering dialogues and giving the right expressions when they are in a language an actor is not used to speaking therefore I will give Urwa Hocane full credit here for delivering dialogues with a lot of Punjabi with precision.

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The story moved forward quite a bit with this episode. Meeran decided to sing and that is when Milli spotted her. I must say that this particular development was shown very convincingly, the way Milli ended up in that village was very interesting and I am looking forward to how this particular track will unfold in the future. I still have a huge problem with the way the song sequences have been shot. There are no background sounds when anyone of these people is singing a song which makes it seem like all of a sudden you are in a recording studio and not a village. It would have been so much better if these scenes were more real. These scenes do not add to the entertainment value of the drama but are proving to be very distracting and unreal. I have said it before as well that it would also have been better if a relatively new voice was used in these scenes since everyone is very well acquainted with Hadiqa Kiyani’s voice. The scene in which Milli meets Sheedan was hilarious. I am glad that these scenes and this track has been added to the drama because it makes the drama engaging and not very depressing.

Imtiaz’s attitude towards Sajida completely changed in this episode. Was it only because of what his friend said or is there more to it? I felt like this recent change could also be due to the support he got from his wife which basically showed that she trusted him blindly and also because the only strong woman who was always watching over Sajida is no longer her friend. He also knows that Sajida has no one to turn to now to share her problems or ask for solutions therefore he can treat her any way he wants. This sudden change also gives out a message to all the women out there who most often think that a man can change so much without there being any reason for it. Imtiaz’s scene with Zebu suggested that he is molesting the poor child but like most children she is not sharing anything with her mother probably because she is still confused about what is happening. In such cases mostly the children find it difficult to label someone they love as a villain therefore they get confused and try to justify these actions in their own mind instead of talking to someone about it. In my opinion if showing what was shown today in this scene can save even one child then this drama serial has managed to achieve its objective. It will definitely make mothers think ten times before they leave their child with someone they think they can trust, it doesn’t necessarily have to be a step father, it can be anyone at all. Ahsan Khan has done complete justice to his character. Sajida’s situation and Samiya Mumtaz’s acting made me feel for her. Sajida’s only mistake is that she is too naive, she trusts someone who is not worth trusting.

Overall, this was another engaging episode of Udaari which covered all the tracks flawlessly. Except for Meeran’s singing scene and Laila Zuberi’s acting everything was spot on. Whatever Milli’s mother said did not have any impact because of her monotone dialogue delivery but we got to find out more about her character. It was also good to see Behroze Sabzwari playing the loving father. The stars of the show tonight were Urwa Hocane and Bushra Ansari. Their scene together was very emotional and it is so so so good to see a mother on screen who understands and loves her daughter.

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

Fatima Awan

Mor Mahal – Episode 04!

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Mor Mahal – Episode 04!

Ohkay so, honestly speaking this episode of Mor Mahal was quite interesting. I really like how they are taking things forward by slowly unveiling the important details & aspects. It is good to know that they don’t have to go into the past to show us how things were shaped up because of what has happened before as their conversations are more than enough & have been written intelligently for us to figure out what brought them all to this stage.

Dilawar Khan suggested that Asif Jahan should kill Meher Bano’s brother because if he’ll ever be unable to give Meher Bano her due rights, it will cause trouble for Asif Jana. I found it quite interesting how Dilawar Khan made Asif Jahan realize that his nurturing relationship with Meher Bano could cause quite a stir in Mor Mahal because where Badshah Begum wants Asif Jahan to have a stronger relationship with Meher Bano & give her an equal status to that of Wazeer Begum’s, Wazeer Begum will never let that happen & if she will see Meher Bano being given much importance, she will make sure to put Meher Bano’s life in danger. Dilawar Khan thinks that it’s about time where Surraya should be used as a deception & as a deviation where Badshah Begum & Wazeer Begum will make her a new target & it will assure Meher Bano’s safety.

As far as I could deduce, Surraya is not Asif Jahan’s wife but she is only carrying his child, that is why she always has kept a low profile & didn’t seem like a threat to Badshah Begum & Wazeer Begum till the latest announcement of Asif Jahan where he decided to elevate her status, which left them both in shock & forced them to do some brainstorming. As far as I can see, Farrukh Zaad is far more calm, far-sighted & wise in comparison to Badshah Begum because without working herself up at these matters, she believes in analyzing the situations first & then comes up with a solution, whereas Badshah Begum is quite impulsive & often resorts to taking extreme measures without thinking things through that is why she immediately assumed that Asif Jahan’s judgment was clouded by the brain-feeding done by Farrukh Zaad & she decided to call her second son Shujat Jahan despite knowing that he is of no use. Farrukh Zaad on the other hand hits the bulls eye by thinking that this was a suggestion given by Dilawar Khan. It is at times amusing that both; Badshah Begum & Farrukh Zaad don’t see Asif Jahan as an intelligent man, that is why where at one hand his mother thinks that his son is under his wife’s influence, his wife on the other, believes that Asif Jahan is incapable of making such decisions on his own & always relies on someone else’s assistance. I like the confidence Farrukh Zaad has because she has analyzed pretty much everyone & knows her husband in & out, that is why she know that no matter what he does, he will always come back to her!

Well, even though Meher Bano rescued herself from that dungeon, she landed herself in a deep trouble because looks like Shujat Jahan won’t let go of her so easily. She is lucky that he didn’t see her properly but I am sure he will find a way to get to her. It was actually quite amusing that Badshah Begum’s frustration led her to rely on such an emotionally & morally weak person like Shujat Jahan. She thinks she can defeat Farrukh Zaad by ganging up against her, even if her entire team doesn’t have much brains or strategy. Shujat Jahan can hardly put his head together, so how does his mother think that she can rely on him to strengthen her backbone? Badshah Begum relies on Akhtari a bit too much, that is why the moment Akhtari shared her perspective that it could be Farrukh Zaad’s suggestion that Asif Jahan was materializing, Badshah Begum became impatient & followed what Akhtari ordered.

I liked the scene where Banki did some thinking. Obviously, who doesn’t like power & assurance? She has lived her life as a servant & now all of a sudden she has found this man who has fallen in love with her completely, also, Meher Bano herself has handed her over to her husband, so I am sure it won’t take Banki to forget where she comes from & she will get swayed by the attention she will get from Asif Jahan. Meher Bano for the time being may believe that she can safe herself but she has no idea how many conspiracies are happening around & against her.

Overall, this episode was quite interesting & the conversations kept me attentive throughout the episode. Once again, I was blown away by the perfection with which this drama has been shot. All the frames are visually appeasing & complete in literal sense. The acting of all the actors was top-notch as well & I found Misha Shafi’s acting & dialogue delivery quite impressive in this episode in particular. The preview is making me look forward to the next episode because looks like things are going to get a lot more interesting. Please share your thoughts about this episode of Mor Mahal.

Keep Supporting,
Cheers,
Zahra Mirza.

Danish Taimoor And Sonia Hussain Pair Up For A Film

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Danish Taimoor And Sonia Hussain Pair Up For A Film

Danish Taimoor is working day and night to establish himself as a film actor. In a recent interview he informed his fans that he had taken the next big step in his career which was that he was no longer going to be a part of the drama industry but will be doing only films. He said,

“I am enjoying this new phase in my life. I have been reintroduced after my film. I am really enjoying it. Film is tougher than TV. “

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Danish Taimoor who has been part of the hit film Wrong no. is now working with Irfan Malik on his next project. According to the sources this film will be one of the biggest films of Pakistan. The film is being made under the banner of ARY Films.

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Sonia Hussain who has proved her acting prowess in many dramas and the film Moor will now be doing a commercial film alongside Danish Taimoor. The shooting of the film has already started in the northern areas of Pakistan.

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Sonia Hussain was also invited as a guest on Aamir Liaquat’s show Inam Ghur. She posted on her facebook page that she had a terrific time there. Talking to the media she said,

“After Moor I got many offers for films but I rejected many scripts because there was nothing new about them. She said that she took this project because Irfan Malik comes from a film background.”

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Dil Lagi – Episode 9

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Dil Lagi – Episode 9

“Aur janti hei yeh akhri hud kya hoti hai? Yeh akhri hud hi tu khudgurzi hoti hai. Wo aulad ko sukh bhi apni murzi ka dena chahti hei. Us ke dil ka sochti hi nahi!!” Dil Lagi has amazing dialogues, power-packed performances, beautiful direction and intriguing characters to its credit. The unpredictable twists and turns in this drama have always kept my interest alive. The conversations between Sabiha and Anmol had to be my favorite part of tonight’s episode. Anmol saw Sabiha crying in her weakest moment therefore it didn’t take her too long to say what was in her heart. Sabiha was clearly surprised to see that even someone like her strong and fearless bhabi had a reason to cry. For Sabiha this conversation was like a new introduction of Anmol. Just like Sabiha, Anmol feels that her mother is not supporting her the way she should and that is because both these ladies and their mothers don’t see eye to eye for obvious reasons. Although Sabiha and Anmol’s situations are completely different yet there is a good reason why these two connected in this episode. “Zarurat se ziada unche aur mehfooz qillay, qillay nahi rehte qaid khane bun jate hei.” Sabiha thinks that having a husband like Mohid makes a woman secure since such a man will never let go of his wife no matter unlike her husband who is too scared of her brother. Anmol on the other hand never wanted a dominating man in her life therefore when she had to take this desperate step only because of a man who won’t let her live her life she felt like a prisoner and not a happy bride with a strong husband who will make her feel protected.

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Anmol’s mother avoids confrontations but she has raised not one but two daughters who are very gutsy. On the other hand Sabiha is a submissive woman who will do anything to make her marriage work but her mother believes that a woman does not need a man in her life and even if she does it can be any man at all – her theory is that there are plenty of fish in the sea therefore Sabiha does not need to cry for a man who does not deserve her. Anmol’s mother makes it clear in this episode that she was not going to welcome her in her house if she does not work on her marriage. Anmol’s reaction to what her mother did to her went to show that she genuinely thought she was justified in doing all this and she wanted her mother to understand that.

Although I don’t agree with the way Anmol is fighting this battle but it is definitely refreshing to see a woman who does not take a U-turn on the night of her wedding (remember Mannu!). At least she is sticking to her initial plan and her priorities did not change the second Mohid became her husband. Anmol is not desperate and she is not swayed away from this man’s money or charm. She has so much hatred in her heart that it will take a lot of time for her to feel anything other than hatred for the man she married. Anmol wants Mohid to hate her because it was his love for her which changed her life forever and made her feel like she wasn’t in control of her life. Anmol can easily make this marriage work because Mohid will do anything to make her happy but the way she feels about this man will never allow her to do that until those feelings change.

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Mohid’s mother’s character continues to be an interesting character. The dialogue about the maids taking too long while saying their Zuhr prayers was hilarious – I am sure many women could relate to that. She made it very clear in tonight’s episode that she was not going to let Sabiha go back to her husband. While Anmol’s mother is justified in not supporting her daughter, Mohid’s mother is just being unfair to her daughter. Sabiha does not want something outlandish like Anmol but she just wants to live with her husband. Her mother and brother are strong enough to make sure that her husband never hurts her physically again therefore Sabiha’s mother can ensure she is safe even when she is living with her husband but now it looks like this isn’t about Sabiha’s safety and she is not looking out for her but she is only satisfying her own ego and wants to prove a point. Also, there was mention of a promise as well.

Anmol’s plan to use Fareed to make Mohid jealous has taken a very interesting turn! This latest development was the most unpredictable and exciting part of this episode which made me look forward to where this part of the story will go from here. Mohid promised Anmol that he will get her married with the love of her life, which is something that will create new problems for Anmol but give rise to some very interesting situations. The “asman se gir kr khajoor mei atak jau gi” reference was spot on! Mehwish Hayat yet again was brilliant in this episode. I have never liked her this much in any other drama. Hamayun Saeed makes me feel for his character – I definitely want Mohid to win this battle!! Asma Abbas, Saba Hameed, Uzma Hassan and the actress playing Anmol’s sister’s role are all doing complete justice to their characters. Asma Abbas and Saba Hameed are fast becoming my most favorite actors since they take up different kinds of roles and always manage to excel in them.

The dialogues in this drama are extremely powerful and brand new. I haven’t even heard some of the words which were used in this episode especially by Sabiha’s mother when she tells her she will get her a divorce and find someone else for her. The direction of this play has been top-notch right from the beginning. The make-up artist has also done a commendable job. Dil Lagi is a very different take on the usual one-sided love stories which make it an interesting play.

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

 

Fatima Awan

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