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Flop dramas with hit OSTs.

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Hit dramas are a complete package that have everything in them from good title tracks to a good plot. Pakistani industry,however, has produced dramas which contained better title tracks but were deprived of a well-knitted plot and vice versa. Shared below are some good title tracks from dramas lacking better plots

Ashk:

This drama proved the fact that including Fawad Khan and other famous actors in dramas will not make them hit until the plot is powerless. The drama written by Zafar Mairaj could not get success despite the fact that it included best actors of the time. Not even the direction of Sarmad khusat could be any help.

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Yariyan:

Sammiya Mumtaz’s new avatar right after her religious role in Meri Zaat Zara e Benishan could not, unfortunately get her the same admiration she received in the former . Revolving around the three best friends, this drama hit the screens in 2010

https://youtu.be/Z2jl8r2EU1M

 

Tere Pehlu Mien:

This drama will definitely remind you of those Inidan saas bahu soaps that had Sara Chaudhry as the protagonist who goes through the ordeals just like Tulsi, Parvati and Prerna do. The OST by Alka Yagnik, however received much fame than the drama altogether did.

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Yeh Zindagi Hai:

Javeria Saud’s JJS productions would definitely remind you of Ekta Kapoor’s Bala ji Telefilms. Following the footsteps of the Indian dramas, this drama tried to rise to success but  did make it.

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Zindagi dhoop tum Ghana saya:

Another drama that revolved around the hardships of a widow ,constantly suffering would make you think how cruel life is. This drama was not amongst Sanam’s best dramas and could not achieve good ratings.

https://youtu.be/sDFMMkOm–A

Yeh kaisy muhabbat hai:

Another drama from the JJS productions had all the viewers like ” Whats with the story?” With no solid storyline, the drama was disliked. The ost, however , made it to the list of good songs.

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Neeyat:

Mahira Khan’s debut with Humayun Saeed was not much of a success and Mahira’s fans were greatly disappointed. Humayun did not give his best in this drama either.

 

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Numm:

Sania Saeed and Fawad Khan, despite being good actors, could not take this drama to the peak of success. It was another flop serial with good OST.

https://youtu.be/tYglFbB5Zxk

 

Dill Dard Dhuan:

Audience did not particularly liked this one because of all those bold scenes and the weak story line.The OST sung by Alka Yagnik was, however liked by everyone.

https://youtu.be/La_JTrm9KLQ

Woh rishte woh natay:

Even with the best possible cast including Sara Chaudhry, Humayun Saeed and many others, this drama did not make it to the hit serials list. The song, on the contrary , was admired by the audience.

https://youtu.be/ltPP-hDAoOg

 

Ashna:

Another drama by Fahim Burney did not have a strong story but the OST was extremely good.

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Chain Aye Na After Watching Trailer Of ‘Chain Aye Na’!

Chain Aye Na After Watching Trailer Of 'Chain Aye Na'!

The trailer for the movie Chain Aye Na was finally released yesterday, and has left everyone in shock. All through the years of the entertainment industry, Pakistan has definitely witnessed some awkward video songs and movie productions, but Chain Aye Na‘s trailer probably broke all records of ineptness. Painful as it might be to suggest it, for those of you who haven’t seen it yet, might as well do so to get the idea (We apologize for the next horrible 4 minutes of your life)

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Starting off from the poor editing skills, to the horrific body shaming scenes and the absence of any good plot or story line even in the four unbearable minutes of the trailer, it is beyond our comprehension as to what motivated Syed Noor to produce such a film that will only tarnish the reputation of Pakistan’s film industry. Speaking of which, we have the people’s reactions to prove it:

Here are the replies on Twitter:

It was no better on YouTube either :Chain Aye Na After Watching Trailer Of 'Chain Aye Na'!Chain Aye Na After Watching Trailer Of 'Chain Aye Na'!

Chain Aye Na After Watching Trailer Of 'Chain Aye Na'!

Chain Aye Na After Watching Trailer Of 'Chain Aye Na'!

We couldn’t help but laugh really,

Chain Aye Na After Watching Trailer Of 'Chain Aye Na'!

Chain Aye Na After Watching Trailer Of 'Chain Aye Na'!

 

Shahroz had to endure the same savagery on his Instagram..

 

https://www.instagram.com/p/BVplINxg_ts/?taken-by=shahrozsabzwari

Chain Aye Na After Watching Trailer Of 'Chain Aye Na'!

Chain Aye Na After Watching Trailer Of 'Chain Aye Na'!

And even his wife wasn’t spared with these hateful comments when she shared a post to show her support towards her husband:

 

https://www.instagram.com/p/BUe_cvUh11F/?taken-by=sairoz

Chain Aye Na After Watching Trailer Of 'Chain Aye Na'!

Ouch? It seems like people can’t wrap their heads around the fact that while Syra is trying to work in films like ChalayThay Saath and Project Ghazi to uplift the Pakistani cinema, how come her husband is doing the exact opposite?

However, there have been certain optimistic comments by people who sure know how to keep their spirits high,

Chain Aye Na After Watching Trailer Of 'Chain Aye Na'!

All in all, it is a little mystifying why such great actors agreed to work for a film that does not in any way look promising.

Let’s hold on to the tagline of ‘Believe In Miracles’ because it looks like the only thing that might save this movie from a disastrous end!

Would you like to add something or share your views? Let us know with your comments!

Aiman Khan and Natasha Ali’s trip to Nathaia Gali!

Aiman Khan and Natasha Ali posted pictures from their trip to Nathia Gali in which they look absolutely stunning as they enjoy to their fullest.

“I wish I could live here forever ”

This is what Aiman Khan wrote on Instagram as she posts her lovely experience on insta.

Here are the pictures from their trip to Nathia Gali:

Aiman Khan and Natasha Ali's trip to Nathaia Gali! Aiman Khan and Natasha Ali's trip to Nathaia Gali! Aiman Khan and Natasha Ali's trip to Nathaia Gali! Aiman Khan and Natasha Ali's trip to Nathaia Gali! Aiman Khan and Natasha Ali's trip to Nathaia Gali! Aiman Khan and Natasha Ali's trip to Nathaia Gali! Aiman Khan and Natasha Ali's trip to Nathaia Gali! Aiman Khan and Natasha Ali's trip to Nathaia Gali! Aiman Khan and Natasha Ali's trip to Nathaia Gali!Aiman Khan and Natasha Ali's trip to Nathaia Gali!

Aiman Khan and Natasha Ali's trip to Nathaia Gali!Aiman Khan and Natasha Ali's trip to Nathaia Gali!

Celeb who called it quits!

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Salma and Azfar:

Celeb who called it quits!

Salma and Azfar’s break-up remains the most shocking one because the couple has been known to love each other a lot. The shocking news of Azfar leaving  Salma and marrying Naveen Waqar, the Sara we knew from Humsafar. Salma, later confessed that she could have stopped the marriage but did not because Azfar cheated on her and there was quite a good chance that he will do it again. She chose to leave instead.

Aisam ul Haq and Faha Makhdoom:

Celeb who called it quits!

Another couple people absolutely loved called it quits after a few months of their wedding, breaking several hearts.

Arij Fatima and Faraz:

Celeb who called it quits!

Another wedding that did not last long was of Arij and Faraz who got separated after only a few months and it came as a shock to everyone when Arij herself announced it.

Mahira Khan and Ali askari:

Celeb who called it quits!

Mahira the beauty of showbiz also ended her marriage with Ali Askari in 2014 and took a fresh start as an actress. She has a son Azlan whom Mahira is raising  single-handedly .

Hassan Sommro and Nazli:

Celeb who called it quits!

The couple enjoyed a happy married life for 14 years but later ended the relationship and this news came as a shocking one to all those who admired their relationship.

Imran and Reham Khan:

Celeb who called it quits!

After Imran Khan announced his marriage with Reham Khan, people went crazy over the couple but little did they know that this marriage will not turn out to be a successful one. They both ended their relationship after a few months of their wedding.

Shamon Abbasi and Humaima Malik:

Celeb who called it quits!

Their divorce came as another shock to the couple’s lovers. After breaking his marriage with Javeria Abbasi, Shamon tied the knot to Humaima but the relationship could not last long either.

Juggan Kazim and Adnan Ghafoor:

Celeb who called it quits!

Juggan claims that she could not enjoy a happy married life because of the fact that she was badly abused and beaten by her husband and as a result, called it quits.

 

Ayesha Omar posts on Instagram as she lands in New York for “Yalghaar” promotion

Ayesha Omar posted snaps on Instagram from New York, as she reaches there for a promotional tour of her up-coming movie “Yalghaar”.Other cast members of the movie, Adnan Siddiqui and Sana Bucha were also seen along her.

“Yalghaar” is the most awaited Pakistani movie releasing this Eid-ul-Fitr. It is based on the true story of Pakistan Army’s Swat Operation. The release date of the movie in USA is June 30th.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BVskEBLhhH2/

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Mohabbat.pk Last Episode Review – Short & Sweet!

Ohkay so, this episode marked the end of Mohabbat.pk. If there’s one term that can describe this drama, it would be ‘short & sweet’. In my opinion it ended a bit too quickly, like I could totally see another 3 episodes of this drama because of the comedy it provided, like after ages we were getting to see such type of comedy which had a meaning & a proper relation to the daily lives of regular people, but never-mind, all good things must come to an end, however I thank the entire team of Mohabbat.pk for bringing us a comedy that we haven’t witnessed in a long long time!

So, finally everyone got to know that Dada Jee made the most of the missing clause from the Nikkah nama to make sure no one can ever tell them to move out from this place. At first Nazim tried to make things right but when he felt that he was being cheated upon, he decided that he wasn’t going to get bothered about Zoha anymore & he would tell Kazim to divorce her. The way Kazim was being brainfed about the American dream by his parents was hilarious, Nazim & his wife Razia actually believed that if Kazim will go to America, he will solve all of their issues but then they had no idea that Twinkle had no intention of taking Kazim with him because she herself couldn’t go back to America.

Mohabbat.pk Last Episode Review - Short & Sweet!

Well, Munni & Sikandar met a very cute ending, after finding out that Qabza Group wasn’t going anywhere, Munni decided to go back to her in laws with a plan that she would win Sikandar’s parents over to secure their place in their home. Sikandar who obviously was too smitten by his wife had to follow her lead because he wasn’t someone who believed in thinking things through, so just like how he followed Munni to her parent’s home, he decided to move back in with his own parents as well on Munni’s suggestion. I think it was a sweet message that was conveyed that one could always fix things by resorting to the idea of togetherness & love, that is why Munni decided that she should give due respect to Sikandar’s parents, even though she had an ulterior motive but still, her plan wasn’t going to hurt her or anybody!

So, Kazim decided to get the video footage from Zoha’s laptop/mobile so that he could proceed with the divorce but even before he could do that, he himself fell in love with her because of the way Zoha treated him. Again, it was suggested that just because Zoha chose the way that Kazim wasn’t expecting, she floored him. Kazim for the first time actually felt attracted towards Zoha because he could see that she was genuinely a nice person, which again was an act that Zoha put to get to her goal, lol. Like Dada Jee always said ‘ye larki bohat aggay jayegi’, Zoha actually proved it by throwing such a sweet curve-ball at Kazim that even he couldn’t read it properly. Well, the way Kazim’s mannerisms & body language changed after that sweet encounter was amusing, it was funny how he started maintaining a distance from Twinkle & kept on making excuses so that he didn’t have to spend time with her because now he was purely focused on Zoha.

Mohabbat.pk Last Episode Review - Short & Sweet!

Nazim & Razia would’ve convinced a soft-hearted guy like Kazim but the entry of Interpol Bhai changed everything. Twinkle was basically a fugitive & with her arrest, Kazim’s coast was clear & he could easily resume his relationship with Zoha. A very sweet ending which came after a lot of twists & turns.

The best part of Mohabbat.pk was its characters, those unpredictable situations & then the dialogues which had so much of political wit that one couldn’t stop laughing while watching it. I loved how all the current political references were added in the dialogues to make the entire situation seem realistic & relatable because it actually worked. The note at which the drama ended was another intelligent & witty spin of the writer on the reality where Zoha was trying to paint a rosy picture of her life in front of her subscribers but then her spat with Kazim showed that her life wasn’t a fairy tale, rather it was reality driven where husband & wife have their fair shares of spats & bickering as well. I think the message that the writer conveyed through that scene was quite interesting because he showed that not everything that makes to the social media is meant to be trusted because it is an edited version of the reality & not everyone’s life is ‘that’ perfect because it is very easy to tweak with things to make them seem a certain way.

Overall, this drama was a very well-thought out effort & was brought to us in a perfect manner. I wish this entire team gets together once again to bring us another short drama, may be before Eid ul Azha or so because despite being the 1st mini drama serial, it was perfect in every respect. The acting, the writing, the direction, the dialogues, everything just hit the right spot. All the actors, Saife Hassan, Manzoor Qureshi, Sara Khan, Hassan Noman, Beenish Raja, Agha Mustafa Hassan, Anum Khalid, Farah Shah & the actors playing the roles of Ehtasham & Twinkle did a great job. Qabza Group definitely stood out a bit more because their characters were twisted & quirky so the way Sara Khan, Saife Hassan & Manzoor Qureshi portrayed such complexed characters with such difficult dialogues so effortlessly really conveyed the comedy which the creators of the project were after. It was amazing how each & every single character contributed towards the story & had one thing or the other to offer. The writer Mustafa Afridi deserves a special mention for such perfect dialogues because that’s where the comedy lies in any comedy drama & he made sure to add that in abundance. The director Ehtashamuddin surely directed this drama to perfection. I am actually sad that it is over but I thoroughly enjoyed it. Please share your thoughts about this small rollercoaster ride named Mohabbat.pk.

Keep Supporting,
Cheers,
Zahra Mirza.

Wasim, Waqar and Sarfaraz wish Pakistan women’s cricket team ahead of World cup

Ex-cricketers and legends Wasim Akram and Waqar Younus took to twitter to wish Pakistan women’s cricket team success in the upcoming cricket world cup. Pakistan’s current captain and architect of recent champion’s trophy win also uploaded a video with some words of advice and motivation for them.

 

ALL THE BEST PAKISTAN WOMEN’S CRICKET TEAM!

 

 

Are Sabri sisters not really from Sabri clan?

An year has passed since we lost legendary Amjad Sabri. He will remain in the hearts of millions and is an inspiration for many at the same time. Recently Sabri sisters rose to fame; you may have heard of them as nieces of Amjad Sabri. They were invited on Ittehad Ramzan transmission hosted by Shaista Lodhi for a special tribute to Amjad Sabri. What went ahead was extremely unexpected. Amjad Sabri’s sister called on show and talked to the executives and then she came herself to tell the world that Sabri sisters are not nieces of Amjad Sabri. Watch the debate which went ahead on this below:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=noeM-B6RnBY&feature=youtu.be

The girls also replied:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LXsXogSjNrk&feature=youtu.be

And then the Sabri sisters mother shared her views:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qmf2M5WeTmY&feature=youtu.be

Are they right or are they exploiting Amjad Sabri’s name? You decide!

 

Second trailer of Indian movie “Mom” is out

Trailer-2 of Indian thriller movie, “Mom” is released. The second trailer is as thrilling as the first one and has got less to talk about the plot of the movie. However, It only reveals that Sajal Ali is not biologically related to her Mom Sridevi, the lead role actress in the film. The glimpses of Sajal Ali justify she is much competent for her character. Though, we didn’t get to see more of Adnan Siddiqui in the second one . The trailer still did not uncover the storyline and thus it has thrust the audience to wait for the movie release. The movie also stars Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Akshay Khanna. It is scheduled to release on July 7th. We wish our Pakistani actors all the best for the release and can’t wait to watch them alongside the big actors of Indian Cinema.

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The Premier of Mehrunisa V Lub U

Mehrunisa V Lub U is the most awaited film to release this Eid-Ul-Fitr. The romantic comedy film by Yasir Nawaz stars Danish Taimoor and Sana Javed  as the lead roles. These two, along with other stars, graced us with their presence at the premier of ‘Mehrunisa V Lub U’ and looked pretty amazing. Have a look yourself:

https://www.instagram.com/p/BVsN64QD_wh/

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Titlee Episode 23 Review – Fast-Paced

This episode was fast-paced and slightly upsetting. Although all of us who are watching this show wanted Naila to pay for her mistakes but even then somehow watching her suffer so much in tonight’s episode made me feel for her. I have to give the writer and Hania Amir credit for showing Naila suffer in such a way that one episode of watching her paying for her mistakes was more than enough! The only thing which was missing from tonight’s episode was Naila’s thought process which I would have loved to hear. Rehan is clearly insecure and also very aggressive. He is pretty sure that Naila will also leave him like she left Ahmed therefore he completely lost it every time Naila even tried to voice her thoughts. Also, unlike Ahmed, Rehan is not willing to put up with any of Naila’s tantrums. He knows only too well that Naila has no one to turn to therefore he is making things even more difficult for her. Right now the tables have turned completely, Naila is getting the treatment which she used to give Ahmed and Ahmed is getting the kind of love and attention which he always gave Naila. Also, it was great watching Ahmed treat his wife with the same respect and value her just as much as he valued Naila. He has always been shown as someone who was quite capable of loving someone and now that he is getting the same kind of love in return he couldn’t be happier. It is however funny that he is no longer as dark as he was when he was married to Naila ;)

The change in Naila’s personality was translated on screen flawlessly by Hania Amir. There are very few newcomers who manage to portray the character they are playing on screen as faultlessly as her. Her body language and outlook in particular were right on point. She really did look like someone who was going through hell and had no time to look after herself. Hania Amir is bound to be a success because she isn’t only a brilliant actress but she is also one of those very few actresses who are very comfortable in their own skin. Although Emaad Irfani can be very unconvincing at times but tonight he was actually terrifying as Rehan! You could completely see why even someone like Naila was so scared of him.

The way Rehan forced Naila’s mother to leave showed he could see who was actually responsible for everything Naila did wrong. Rehan has turned out to be Naila’s worst nightmare come true. Zimmi’s comeback is an interesting addition to the story. The story could have ended with Naila asking Ahmed and his family for forgiveness and getting out of this abusive marriage but even the next episode does not look like the last one. The preview of the next episode looked alarming. I hope that they do not kill Naila’s character in the last episode. The writer has definitely made an example out of Naila’s character and shown that you don’t get away with hurting and exploiting people who genuinely love you and that ultimately what goes around comes around. Ahmed has also been rewarded for being an incredible human being therefore I am not sure what more there is to show!

How many of you watched tonight’s episode? Do share your thoughts about it.

Twitter targeting Meera’s English Yet Again

Meera is no stranger to public attacks on social media for her lack of linguistic skills when it comes to English language.

The same happened when she uploaded a picture of herself reading the English newspaper ‘Dawn’ at Karachi airport. A discussion on twitter began about what she was reading considering how poor her English skills. Some people went as far as saying she was just looking at the pictures on the paper and not really reading it.

Twitter targeting Meera's English Yet Again

 

https://twitter.com/Shaykh_Official/status/877692957826174982?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.samaa.tv%2Fentertainment%2F2017%2F06%2Fmeera-gets-trolled-for-reading-english-newspaper%2F

 

Bhai ko maafi maangni hogi!

The incident or drama whatever you may call it is still fresh in our minds when a girl was insulted by Sahir Lodhi in his Ramadan transmission. The actor had given a very effective and emotional (according to him) speech. PEMRA had sent a notice to the channel on the whole controversy.

Bhai ko maafi maangni hogi!

Latest development is PEMRA has directed the host to apologize to the nation in his show and it will be run on the screen that PEMRA has directed the host to do it.

Bhai ko maafi maangni hogi!

There was a hearing held on the 5th of June, 2017 where it was decided that Sahir Lodhi was in violation of various clauses of PEMRA’s Electronic Media Code of Conduct 2015. In case the channel does not comply with the authority, legal action will be taken under section 29 and 30. Surely the stunt has caused Sahir more damage than he would have thought.

Ittehad Ramzan – A Great Initiative!

In the recent years where our media has turned the Holy month of Ramadan into an opportunity to grab ratings and generate revenue out of it, where everything that our TV channels do mostly defy the essence of Ramadan, where it is all about fun and games from last few years, a show like Ittehad Ramadan came as a breath of fresh air. Aplus’ Ittehad Ramadan transmission is the only Ramadan transmission which does not only celebrate the true spirit of this Holy month but is actually very well thought out because their main motive was not to generate revenue by following the rat race by competing with other channels by doing what they do. The team of Ittehad Ramadan actually decided to do something which was not only in new and fresh but totally in accordance with the teachings of Ramadan and they decided to explore different dimensions to give people a perspective of what their fellow Muslims are like.

Unlike other channels which invested in grabbing the attention of the general public by using cheap tactics in this month, Aplus came up with a great idea which is truly inspiring as well as educational, where they sent a few of their celebrity volunteers with their teams to different Muslims Countries, to not only showcase the culture there but also to document those places which have an Islamic relation. What made things even more special was the fact that some of those places were mentioned in our Holy Book – The Glorious Qur’an Majeed and to see them being discussed in detail was a great initiative. This definitely has to be the first time ever that any team took such a measure that too for their audience because it was evident that they wanted to do good by the viewers and wanted them to learn something new every single day about different Muslim countries and their fellow Muslim brothers.

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What makes Ittehad Ramadan a bit more special is the spirit with which all those people involved in this project have executed the idea because it makes it even more impactful. The enthusiasm and love with which the show is being hosted by Shahita Lodhi and Noor ul Hassan and presented by all those people who have gone to different countries to explore the customs, traditions and the religious places and monuments is another reason why it is a complete success. It is great watching a show which serves a bigger purpose. Omair Rana, Junaid Akram, Sami Khan, Nadia Hussain, Fakhar e Alam, Junaid Khan, Minal Khan, Ali Kazmi, Imran Abbas, Ali Azmat, Dino, Nadeem Jaffry, Ali Safina each and everyone has contributed a great deal in making this initiative taken by Aplus a success because to take the time out for such a time-consuming practice that too in Ramadan is not an easy feat but the fact that they volunteered to do it shows that even they wanted to bring something new to the table for the sake of the audience. Not only the celebrities, but the cameramen and the entire crew that decided to put the comfort of spending Ramadan with their families aside to cover these shows also makes them worth the appreciation and respect as well.

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In one of the shows, Shahista  did mention that it would’ve taken them half the budget and half the effort to bring the similar sort of game show to the audience which everyone else at this stage was offering but their team decided to do something different and not only that, they decided to educate the people, which is definitely something huge considering how every other channel is only indulged in the race for ratings. The team of Aplus has definitely given Pakistani audience the confidence and have restored their faith in the media that in the middle of this chaos, there do exist people like these who want to bring something beneficial for the sake of audience.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gHNq9b1EenI

The way each and every single volunteer showed around the places and spoke about the events that took place showed their dedication and the research that they put in for this show because it was like even they understood what their team wanted them to convey. Be it the visit to Syrian Refugees in Turkey, or visiting the Holiest of Places in Oman, or breaking fasts with fellow Muslims in Turkey or Malaysia, everything really struck a chord on a very different level and at the same time it made us proud that this was the initiative taken by our Pakistani channel. They informed and educated people so much about different cities and their culture that it really made us look forward to every single episode. What we find worth appreciating here is the fact that in Pakistan, when Ittehad Ramadan goes on-air, it used to be such a time when ladies especially would be busy preparing Iftaar for their families so their social media team vigilantly kept on uploading all those videos so that anyone who has missed those bits could later watch them too. All these little gestures really show that the team of Aplus and Ittehad Ramadan put their mind to it and had this clear vision of how they wanted to spread this effort that they took for their audience.

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The tagline of the show ‘Aik Hon Muslim’ is also symbolic of the concept of Ummah; the idea that Muslims all around the world are one no matter which corner of the world they live in, their religion is the binding factor between them. Watching all these countries coming together in some way through this show is another reason why this Ramadan transmission is a step towards the right direction. We hope that other channels also derive inspiration from this show and next year come up with new ideas which grab the attention of the viewers for all the right reasons instead of banking on shortcuts like offering bikes and cars in their game shows.

The team and the Producers of Aplus Ittehad Ramadan, Hosts, the Celebrity Volunteers and their Crew Members deserve a standing ovation for putting an effort into something so meaningful and for executing it in such a way that it actually served and achieved the purpose that they were after. We first of all thank and then congratulate each and every single member of the team associated with this project and wish them more power, luck and success for next Ramadan because we hope they follow the same pattern next time around as well and allow us to explore different countries within the comfort of our homes. We thank all of you from the bottom of our hearts.

Zahra Mirza & Fatima Awan.

Just in case anyone of you wants to watch all the videos, you can visit Aplus’ Official Facebook Account:

https://www.facebook.com/Aplusentertainmentchannel/

Pakistan’s highest paid game show host!

Who is the winner on television this Ramadan? Yes, GAME SHOWS! From Amir Liaquat, Fahad Mustafa to Sahir Lodhi everyone ventured into the genre. Even our sports stars Wasim Akram and Shoaib Akhter are also running their game show this season.

Pakistan's highest paid game show host!

As we all know Fahad’s show topped all the TRP Charts during Ramadan, Amir bhai was also giving Mercedes and planes on his show. So who won the race for being the most paid host? The answer is……………….!

Yes you guessed it right: Fahad Mustafa.

Pakistan's highest paid game show host!

If reports are to be believed Fahad has claimed to be the most paid host of the season though he did not reveal his salary; followed by Amir Liaquat. With Jeeto Pakistan being the favourite show of the audience during Ramadan; this is not of much surprise. All in all it cannot be denied that game shows have become another genre on the television and if TRP’s are to be believed people are loving them.

Sarfraz’s Video For Adnan Siddiqui Will Make You Smile!

Sarfraz's Video For Adnan Siddiqui Will Make You Smile!

Our captain has lately been stealing hearts of Pakistanis everywhere what with Pakistan’s win in the match against India, winning the ICC Champion’s Trophy, and of course his humble and modest outlook to all of it.

Celebrities everywhere are gushing over the cricket star, including our very popular man-crush Adnan Siddiqui. But it seems like Sarfraz himself is a fan of the Sammi actor and we have this video to prove it.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BVqS3yYAjmn/?r=wa1

Isn’t it sweet?

It seems like Adnan is now up to his neck with work for promoting his movies Yalghaar and MOM, both of which seem pretty promising and set to release this Eid and September, respectively.

We wish the actor the best of luck for his success and we cannot wait to hear and see more from him while being on tour for the promotions.

Justin Bieber – Pindi Boy?

Yes, you read that right!

Well it shouldn’t be that big a surprise. Accordingly each person on the planet is scientifically known to have six to seven twins out there in the world, and it seems like Pakistan has found one of none other than the celebrated pop star Justin Bieber!

Omer Khalil, is a dweller of Rawalpindi, and is quite unperturbed about his similar facial features with the I’m the One singer.

Referring to the press, Khalil is known to have said:

“It was my friends who were the first to notice the similarity. It was only a matter of time till others too began pointing out the same thing.” – Indian Express

The young boy is no doubt enjoying his fame on this coincidence and we have some pictures uploaded by him to prove it!

Justin Bieber - Pindi Boy?

 

Justin Bieber - Pindi Boy?

 

Uncanny, really.

Justin Bieber - Pindi Boy?

 

And for the final showdown

Justin Bieber - Pindi Boy?

 

Will wonders ever cease?

What are your views on this? Something to add or comment? Let us know!

Nadia Khan ditches morning shows because acting scene is “on”

When you talk about our industry’s boldest women, Nadia Khan is among the forerunners. If there is a go getter female in media, who speaks her mind and can tackle anyone head on, it is Nadia Khan. She is the pioneer of Pakistani morning shows and has run it successfully from Dubai and then Karachi. Her dynamic personality and lively demeaneor has inspired her audiences for years.

Recently, Nadia Khan had left morning show and and gave rise to many speculations as to what her next medium would be or that maybe she has left showbiz but she has put an end to all of that by explaining that she will be appearing on TV but as an actress.

So we will be seeing Nadia Khan in a TV play after a lapse of about 17 long years.

https://www.facebook.com/BehtareenPK/videos/vb.1014092505331803/1590016281072753/?type=2&theater

 

Here she is an interview with a video blogger, explaining that she has had enough of morning shows. They are a been there, done that territory for her and now she wants to venture back into acting because it’s scene is ON. She showed her disdain for morning shows that there is nothing new happening in them and nothing that requires any talent, so she is tired of the monotony of morning show game. She said she has also made sure that her producers have casted all the best actors for this drama. If there was a mismatched casting , she wouldn’t have done that. Though, the way she says here that she would not like halkay actors to work in the play where she is working… talk about putting your foot in your mouth.

Talking about social media, she said it has a very dark side it to, just like you wouldn’t know who is an abuser or a rapist among you in an open market,  you never know on social media as well. This is precisely the point of this drama as well. How families and users and abusers are affected by misuse of social networking is the context of her play. They have shooted for ten days already and her roles have been alongside Sami Khan and Saba Hameed.

She said she has had an offer of an Indian movie but she does not want to take part in it due to the controversial role offered to her in it.

Nadia Khan also has a YouTube channel which she mentions that she is working on to inform and empower the women of Pakistan. She says her vlogs are not about criticism of Pakistani media actors but about genuine reviews products of events.

She also clears the air about the rift between herself and Shaista Lodhi, saying that channels switch between them for increasing popularity but they have are good friends personally.

When asked about game shows, Nadia Khan candidly replied that she cannot make people eat watermelon and all the other game show stuff, so she would never host any of them.

Explaining her comeback experience of acting after 17 years, Nadia said that she feels like a child in Disneyland when she is on sets.

Now that is one excited actress. Hope the play is as enjoyable for the audience as it is for Nadia !!

Pictures from trailer launch of Na Maloom Afraad 2!

Trailer of Na Maloom Afraad is out. The cast of the movie Fahad Mustafa, Mohsin Abbas Haider, Javed Sheikh attended the event alongside director Nabeel Qureshi and producer Fizza Ali Meerza. Mehwish Hayat and Sadaf Kanwal also attended the event. Marina Khan and Fahad’s wife Sana were also seen. Take a look at the pictures!

Pictures from trailer launch of Na Maloom Afraad 2!

Pictures from trailer launch of Na Maloom Afraad 2!

Pictures from trailer launch of Na Maloom Afraad 2!

Pictures from trailer launch of Na Maloom Afraad 2!

Pictures from trailer launch of Na Maloom Afraad 2!

Pictures from trailer launch of Na Maloom Afraad 2!

Pictures from trailer launch of Na Maloom Afraad 2!

Pictures from trailer launch of Na Maloom Afraad 2!

Pictures from trailer launch of Na Maloom Afraad 2!

Pictures from trailer launch of Na Maloom Afraad 2!

Pictures from trailer launch of Na Maloom Afraad 2!

Pictures from trailer launch of Na Maloom Afraad 2!

Pictures from trailer launch of Na Maloom Afraad 2!

Pictures from trailer launch of Na Maloom Afraad 2!

 

Chain Aaye Na trailer!

Syed Noor is returning to direction with Chain Aaye Na. The film stars Shahroze Sabzwari, Sarish Khan, Adil Murad, Mustafa Qureshi, Atiqa Odho, Nadeem and Behroze Sabzwari. Before giving an insight into the film, Noor said he was going to bring back dignified films to the screen. Chain Aaye Na’s trailer is out and IT IS SHOCKING! Have a look!

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The film claims to be a love story and whether it is what it claims to be or not, only will become clear after its release. The film is set to release on July 21. They need to hire a better editor too as the trailer is very disconnected. Share your thoughts on the trailer!

 

“tau dil ka kia hua” teasers get more interesting

Khalil u Rehman Qamar is once again weaving magic on the screen with his new serial Tau dil ka kya hua. This much anticipated Hum Tv serial boasts a star cast including Ayeza Khan, Zahid Ahmed, Sami Khan and Marsha Pasha.

The play is brought forth by Momina Duraid, Samina Humayun Saeed and Sana Shahnawz and deals with a very interesting story of marriage, extra marital affairs, divorce, love and betrayal.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BVfkPX5hqhO/?taken-by=sanashahnawaz

Sana Shahnawaz is all praises for her play, saying that once she read the script, she was hooked and couldn’t wait to move on to the next episode and she believes it will have the same effect on audiences.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BVfnkgHBgtg/?taken-by=sanashahnawaz

From what we gather from the promos, it looks as if Ayeza Khan has cheated on her husband Sami Khan by getting involved with Zahid Ahmed and the betrayed husband then decides to take revenge and Mansha Pasha seems to be the beneficiary of this marital conflict.. But let’s not jump to conclusions and wait for the drama to air to clarify how black and how white these characters are on reel.

Amazing photos of Muhammad Amir and Narjis

Muhammad Amir got married last year with his British born and bred but originally Pakistani wife, Narjis. They met in England during the period he was banned from cricket, fell in love and tied the knot with their families’ blessings.

The young and energetic couple loves taking pictures together and post them proudly at various social media sites, where there are both very active.

Here are some of their best moments together ;

Amazing photos of Muhammad Amir and Narjis

Amazing photos of Muhammad Amir and Narjis

Amazing photos of Muhammad Amir and Narjis

Amazing photos of Muhammad Amir and Narjis

Amazing photos of Muhammad Amir and Narjis

Amazing photos of Muhammad Amir and Narjis

Amazing photos of Muhammad Amir and Narjis

Amazing photos of Muhammad Amir and Narjis

Amazing photos of Muhammad Amir and Narjis

Amazing photos of Muhammad Amir and Narjis

Amazing photos of Muhammad Amir and Narjis

Amazing photos of Muhammad Amir and Narjis

Amazing photos of Muhammad Amir and Narjis

Amazing photos of Muhammad Amir and Narjis

Amazing photos of Muhammad Amir and Narjis

Amazing photos of Muhammad Amir and Narjis

Amazing photos of Muhammad Amir and Narjis

Amazing photos of Muhammad Amir and Narjis

Amazing photos of Muhammad Amir and Narjis

Amazing photos of Muhammad Amir and Narjis

Amazing photos of Muhammad Amir and Narjis

Mohabbat.pk Episode 05 Review – Live Nikkah Mubarak!

Ohkay so, this was yet another interesting episode of Mohabbat.pk. I must say the wit & the intelligence that the Qabza group has in this drama is basically a depiction of the wit & the intelligence of Mustafa Afridi as a writer. I was actually interested to see how things will roll but the way everything was unfolded surprised me because none of it was something that I could see coming. I love how the Qabza Group is making the most of every single opportunity that comes their way to make sure they get what they want, which is Nazim’s house.

So, this time around, it was Nazim who went ham on his family & did everything to blackmail them. Kazim definitely takes it after his father because despite not wanting to, he ended up succumbing to the pressures & said yes to his Nikkah with Zoha. It was amusing how at first Nazim only showed that he was trying to convince Kazim but the moment he said yes, Nazim put forth another agenda, which was that he had to get married to Zoha the same day. In the middle of this chaos, the one who did the best job was Sikandar, because he himself had no idea who he should be siding with, so he tried to stay neutral by supporting both Nazim & Mrs. Nazim.

I must say Ehtashaam is a jack of all trades but he is definitely a master of none because even though he was taking care of the formalities & documentation of Nikkah, he forgot one of the most important aspects of it which was Haq Meher. Zoha finally got Nikkaofied that too after she conducted an online poll whether she should say yes or no. Zoha definitely gives her fans a lot of edge & she has made them such an important part of her life that she even said yes to her Nikkah when the majority of the votes were in its favor, lol!

Just when I was wondering what was going to happen next, Dada Jee took me by surprise when he decided to make the most of the missing clause from Nikkah, which was the official mention of Haq Meher. Even though it was devilishly intelligent of Dada Jee that he decided to turn it into an opportunity which will guarantee his permanent stay in this place, but what I found far more interesting was how he subtly blackmailed Ehtasham to write whatever Dada Jee wanted by saying that he actually kept his biggest mistake as a secret because he didn’t want people to think that he was an incompetent Nikkah-khuwan, lol!

So, Zoha wants to get done with her Rukhsati but Dada Jee insists that it is Kazim who should get Rukhsat from his home & come to live with them as he knows that if Zoha will leave this place, no one will allow him & Jabir to live there too. Jabir’s stance in this entire situation turned him into a villain which Zoha by the way linked to Zubiya & Khalil’s situation in Yakeen Ka Safar. It left me wondering if it was a coincidence that Zoha was reviewing all those dramas that I have reviewed till date? LOL! Poor Jabir had no idea that under the influence of Dada Jee, Zoha herself has turned into a blackmailer, that is why he gave up & told her that everything that he said meant nothing actually!

Well, Twinkle came to Pakistan but at the wrong time, wrong in a sense that she was a bit late & couldn’t save Kazim. I wish they had limited the usage of the word ‘Talaq’ because even though it is a comedy drama & everything was being said & conveyed in jest, the fact still remains that some of the characters were rooting for this divorce. I am sure Twinkle has no idea who she is dealing with – Dada Jee will make sure that he sends her off to Amreeka!

I had a great time watching this episode of Mohabbat.pk too. I am loving the acting of all the actors. I am actually looking forward to the next episode because Kazim will speak about Haq Meher too but when he will try to use it in his favor, he will get to know that Dada Jee is far more cunning than he could ever imagine! Please share your thoughts about this episode of Mohababt.pk

Gem of this episode:

‘Jo kaum Trump ko saddar bana sakti hai, to mere Kazim ko kyu nahi bana sakti’.

Keep Supporting,
Cheers,
Zahra Mirza.

Why Sajal was chosen for Mom?

Sajal Ali will soon make her debut alongside Adnan Siddiqui and Sridevi in Mom. She has quoted it as her dream debut and is very excited about it. This is what she said on trailer release:

“They say dream big. I did. They say dreams come true. It did for me. Sharing the screen with Sri Devi, Akshay Khanna, Nawazuddin Siqqique and Adnan Siddiqui. It has been the most liberating experience of my career. I would specially like to mention our Director for keeping such a high level of faith in me. Thank you so much Sir! Ravi Udyawar
Mama- This one is all and all for you.”

Why Sajal was chosen for Mom?

The film is directed by Ravi Udyawar and this is his debut too as a director. This is what he said in an interview about his film and why he chose Sajal to play the troubled 18 year old:

“It’s been a long journey, Everything fell in place when I met Boney (Kapoor) sir. He’s a director’s producer.” he said while appreciating the producer. “Unspoken words and silences can convey a lot more than dialogues,” he says and discloses that he chose Sajal Ali for her expressive eyes and commends her for an “effortless performance”.

Mom is releasing on July 7th. We wish Sajal Ali and Adnan Siddiqui best of luck for their debut.

Mehdi Hassan’s son seeks help from India!

Shehenshah e Ghazal Mehdi Hassan’s son Arif Hassan has called upon Indian government to help build the maestro’s mausoleum. At his demise the Federal and Sindh government had promised to build his mausoleum and a library in his name. But even after 5 years now; nothing has been done.

Mehdi Hassan's son seeks help from India!

Arif said:“My father was a great singer who did a lot for this country,I wanted our government do this work but since it has not done anything I’m left with no other option but to ask others for help.”

Mehdi Hassan Sahab had 6 sons. And the other family is not happy with Arif’s decision. They have criticized him as they think this will bring bad name to the family and nation.

Another of his sons Sajjad Hassan said: “We still reject any Indian support for the construction of my father’s mausoleum as this country gave us a lot, including honour.” He said this in the context that his father always denied any help from India even when he was alive and the elders of the family are also criticizing Arif’s decision.

Mehdi Hassan Sahab has equally been loved by both Pakistanis and Indians.

Trailer of Na-Maloom Afraad 2 is out

Trailer of most anticipated Pakistani movie of this year Na-Maloom Afraad 2 has been released. This is the sequel of comedy thriller Na-Maloom Afraad released in 2014. The film is shot in Cape town, South Africa and expected to release on Eid-ul-Azha. The cast members returning to the sequel are Fahad Mustafa, Javed Sheikh, Mohsin Abbas Haider and Urwa Hocane. Beautiful and stunning actress and model, Sadaf Kanwal will be performing on a dance number in the movie. You can have a glimpse of her move in the trailer. However, young and talented Hania Amir will also be a part of movie this time.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yTvC1QJW7P0&t=62s

10 Gems of Pakistan Music Industry

Fete de la Musique is French for World Music Day. As one can guess, this day originated from France. The country first incorporated it as a day of national importance in the year 1982 in Paris.

This day is celebrated on the 21st of June, on the longest day of the year and the beginning of the summer solstice. It has gained popularity worldwide and people from some 700 cities across 120 countries, including Germany, Italy, Greece, Russia, Australia, Peru, Brazil, Ecuador, Mexico, Canada, the United States, and Japan celebrate the day by making all-night music celebrations, perform on streets and hold free concerts.

Pakistani music industry has made a long and hard journey to be where it is now. The songs that have come out over the years have made everybody fall in love with them; be it a moody teenager in love, a tired stay-at home mom or even an adorable grandpa.

Let me round up the top 10 gems of our country who have produced music so captivating that one cannot help but sing along to their songs.

Atif Aslam:

Atif doesn’t come from any formal music background.  However, even without acquiring any musical training he is ruling many hearts with his sharp voice and versatile singing. His good looks are just a bonus.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XG67k-ICAaY

Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan:

Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan is still one of the World’s most respected and revered singers. No one can surpass the glory and fame he received and continues to receive years after his death. He is a legend and has provided us with all heart touching songs such as:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vylYpYH6fOI

Ali Zafar

Ali has managed to cast the spell of his voice on millions of people with his mesmerizing voice and raspy tone. He has managed to make headlines not only in Pakistan but across borders too.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0lXV-osObw0

Rahat Fateh Ali Khan:

He is the king of our music industry. Be it Sufi, Pop, Rock, Classic, this bright star shines in all genres.  His vocals are unmatched and his voice is the most melodic. He has earned a name world-wide and is the pride of Pakistan.

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Shafqat Amanat Ali:

Shafqat Amanat Ali belongs to the famous Patiala Gharana. He was trained by the best of the best- his father, Ustad Amanat Ali Khan. His voice has depth, style, projection, perfect rhythm, poise and ability to stay in tune. He is simply outstanding. He had started off as the lead vocalist of the Pakistani band Fuzön. Here is their super hit song “Aankhon Ke Saagar”.

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Mehdi Hassan:

One of the most admirable singers in the world. He is said to be one of the most influential figures in the history of ghazal singing, also rightfully known as the “king of ghazal”. He was born in a musical family and thus started exploring his vocals at a very tender age.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wRG2XJcmhDc

Nazia Hassan :

Queen of pop, Nazia Hassan started her music career at the age of 10 and became the most prominent singer of her time in both Pakistan and India. Her professional career started when she provided the lead vocals for the song Aap jaisa Koi, a song that even after all those years one cannot help but sing along to. This song was just the icing on the cake as she continued to produce more and more captivating songs after it.

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Sajjad Ali:

Sajjad Ali has a pure, honest and soul touching voice. His singing creates a magical aura all around. His smooth voice soothes your soul and the lyrics of his songs make you think that the song was just made for you. He started studying classical music after completing his F.A (12th grade) but also successfully delivered some amazing pop and rock songs too.

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Madam Noor Jahan:

One can argue that she was the greatest singer of all time. She had the most versatile voice that the world has ever seen. If you listen to the patriotic songs sung by her, it would get your blood pumping and make you feel like you are ready to do anything for your country and nation. If you listen to the songs about heart break sung by her, you would feel like there is nothing other than sadness and misery in your life. Her powerful voice made her listeners feel what she wanted them to feel. Her voice cast a spell on her listeners in the best possible way.

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

Abida Parveen:

Abida Parveen is often dubbed as the “Queen of sufi music”. She comes from a musical family and was trained  by her father Ghulam Haider who was a famous singer and music teacher. No words can describe the soulful voice of Abida Parveen; she never fails to inspire her fans through her passionate and expressive singing.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mKLRsd1OzRE

These are names of some of the greatest contributors to our music industry. Several others have indeed made great contributions to make our music industry as successful as it is today.

Shaan: A guest star in Yalghaar?

First Shaan was missing from trailer launch of Yalghaar and then the premier. Obviously things were wrong somewhere. When director Dr. Hassan Rana introduced every actor of the movie for about 10 minutes each and forgot the name of Shaan; a reporter had to ask him why he is forgetting the lead actor and as they say jawab gol mol hi hua.

Shaan: A guest star in Yalghaar?

And now Shaan has responded to a person on facebook like this:

Shaan: A guest star in Yalghaar?

Shaan has not promoted the movie on any of his social media handles. So with this many question have arisen. Was using Shaan’s name just a promotional strategy? Is something wrong between Shaan and the makers? If Shaan is just making a guest appearance audience will be disappointed. The speculations will obviously be cleared after the release since Shaan has not given any official statement.

 

Udaari actors,Haris Waheed and Maryam Fatima tie the knot

Haris Waheed and Maryam Fatima were seen together in Udaari and in many other dramas separately. They have recently married eachother in quite a private ceremony after a full fledge love story that included all the elements of a Bollywood movie, boy meets girl, fall in love, zaalim samaj stands in between and they fight every obstacle to find their happily ever after.

Udaari actors,Haris Waheed and Maryam Fatima tie the knot

We probed them deeper to find the inside story to this marriage and got to know many interesting details from Haris which we will share with you here;

Udaari actors,Haris Waheed and Maryam Fatima tie the knot

Udaari actors,Haris Waheed and Maryam Fatima tie the knot

Delightedly remembering their first encounter, Haris said , “Maryam and I met in the makeup room of MD Productions, she was shooting for another project and I was getting ready for the Bridal Couture Week 2016 where the entire cast of Udaari was to walk the ramp. I hadn’t slept in 2 days and she was sitting on the sofa, waiting for her shot to be ready. I asked her if she could let me sleep on the sofa whilst she sat on the chair. She looked up at me, nodded and quietly shifted onto the chair. I closed my eyes but couldn’t sleep so I started talking to her. And believe me when I say, I had never met a girl as brilliant and eloquent as her until that moment. She was a true beauty with brains and I was instantly smitten”.

Udaari actors,Haris Waheed and Maryam Fatima tie the knot

I knew she was the one the moment I walked out of that room. I somehow found a way to reach her and I did. We became best friends and our association was in no way romantic. For a few months we lost touch but eventually we started talking again. Our chemistry was amazing from day one. Whenever we were together, we could start a fire. Our energies complemented each other and we were always the same. Filmy, hopeless romantics with an undying love for fairytales. I confessed my feelings for her later on. Our undefined relationship went through lots of ups and downs, but here we are now; unstoppable and inseparable.

Udaari actors,Haris Waheed and Maryam Fatima tie the knot

Talking about the secretive nikah ceremony and the problems faced by the couple before it, Haris shared; ” Our marriage wasn’t a conventional one, it was pretty surreal. The first nikah-khwan refused to conduct the ceremony because of the absence of Maryam’s family. So, we got married in court, with the involvement of my family. The cutest thing was that my elder brother applied henna to Maryam’s hands the night before our nikah. There wasn’t any funny incident in particular but during the nikah, when the witnesses were being asked their names, my brother was so confused that he said my name instead of his own. She loves my family and my family loves her. It’s the beginning of something magical. You’ll all see.

Wow.. this has to be one of the steamiest love story we have heard in a long time . All the best to them from us in their new beginnings.

Mubarak ho beti hui hai episode 10 review- women destroying other women

Assalamoalikum…

so this episode was quite slow and had no further development to the plot. Yet, it did not seem unnecessarily dragged because the whole point is to show the plight of a mother who has to raise four daughters in this society all by hersef, and that was emphasised quite well here. The things Naheed had to bear, though extreme were very realistic. Once again, I cannot help praising whoever thought of Saima Noor playing the lead. She is flawless as the helpless woman who happens to be a determined mother . The contradictions of her personality is very well executed. she knows she has nothing going for her except the sheer will to make her daughters’ lives happier and that keeps her going.

Mubarak ho beti hui hai episode 10 review- women destroying other women

However, other women in her life are persistent in making things hard for her. First, that khala was so mean to Naheed and then she had to request Fariha for minding Kiran while she was away, and we all know how evil and heartless she is. After a heated argument with her brother over Fariha’s tales, he had a change of heart and little Kiran found a place to stay for the afternoon.

It looks like one of Naheed’s trouble subsidies just to give rise to another. Now that she found a steady source of income in the form of school canteen, she has to quit that because of Kiran’s falling health. On top of that, everyone is trying to make that one person who helps her go out of her life. When she asked him to help with Kiran’s medicines, her brother chose the exact time to come and meet her and that will now give rise to another stream of fire Naheed has to cross, with Fariha and khala adding fuel to the fire.. looks like Naheed’s troubles are far from over.

In Sadiq’s household, his mother has passed away due to her ill health and neglect at the hands of Aneela.. well, that hole she really did dig herself, so no sympathies.. the scene where she remembered Naheed as she had lain alone , rejected and scorned after the birth of Kiran was definitely touching. But I was hoping when Naheed was worried about childcare that Sadiq’s mother will come to know about it and offer to keep Kiran and play her part in the girls’ upbringing even without Sadiq’s help but that didn’t happen. Whatever remorse she had, has gone to her grave, without Naheed’s knowledge.

The promo shoes Kiran will die. That is so sad, since Naheed had tried her best to keep her healthy and also because she was so cute and adorable.

 

 

Upcoming telefilms on Eid!

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Eid is just on the doorstep. Many shoots for special shows are already completed and telefilms are also coming to entertain you. Here are few telefilms you will be able to watch on Eid:

Pyar ki love story:

It is written by Faiza Iftikhar and has a strong ensemble of Saba Hameed, Asif Raza Mir, Urwa Hocane, Farhan Saeed and Usman Peerzada. The telefilm is obviously a light hearted comedy and we can totally believe it would be fun because Faiza has a talent of writing mind blowing comedies. It will be aired on Eid day 2 on ARY Digital. Have a look at the promo:

https://www.facebook.com/arydigital.tv/videos/1666985729979323/

Khalda aur Walda:

The telefilm stars Hina Dilpazeer, Uroosa Siddiqui and Shabbir Jan among others. It will air on Eid day 1 on ARY Digital. Have a look:

https://www.facebook.com/arydigital.tv/videos/1666989583312271/

Khala Garam Masala:

Khala Garam Masala will air on Eid day 3 on ARY Digital. It stars Bushra Ansari, Kanwar Arsalan and Sana Askari. Watch the promo:

https://www.facebook.com/arydigital.tv/videos/1666981536646409/

Nain Tara:

Nain Tara will be aired on HUM TV. The cast includes Hina Dilpazeer, Ahmed Hassan, Saif e Hassan, Faryal Mahmood among others. The telefilm is the first production of Ahmed Bhatti.

https://www.facebook.com/humtvpakistan/videos/10150861199564991/

Appi Bhai:

The telefilm stars Sonia Hussain, Yasir Hussain, Saba Faisal and Waseem Abbas. Sonia will be essaying the role of a tomboy. Due to an all sisters family Sonia starts impersonating a boy. It will air on HUM TV.

Upcoming telefilms on Eid!

 

Daurr:

The telefilm has none other than Meera Jee in the lead and is produced by MD Productions. It will also air on HUM TV. The telefilm is directed by Kamran Akbar Khan. Here are some behind the scenes shots.

<blockquote class=”twitter-video” data-lang=”en”><p lang=”en” dir=”ltr”>unreleased shots from my upcoming comedy telefilm <a href=”https://twitter.com/hashtag/Daurr?src=hash”>#Daurr</a> directed by <a href=”https://twitter.com/hashtag/KamranAKhan?src=hash”>#KamranAKhan</a> &amp; produced by <a href=”https://twitter.com/hashtag/MDProductions?src=hash”>#MDProductions</a> of <a href=”https://twitter.com/Humtvnetwork”>@Humtvnetwork</a> -out dis Eid <a href=”https://t.co/J5BnszOKEg”>pic.twitter.com/J5BnszOKEg</a></p>&mdash; Meera Irtaza (@TheMeeraJee) <a href=”https://twitter.com/TheMeeraJee/status/871515738405834756″>June 4, 2017</a></blockquote>
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Also watch full promo:

https://www.facebook.com/humtvpakistan/videos/10150861273674991/

Salma ka Balma:

The star includes Madiha Imam and Ali Safina in the lead roles. It is a typical story of two cousins who fall in love and then face difficulties from their families. The telefilm is produced by Big Bang Entertainment and Dr. Ali Kazmi. It will air on ARY Digital too. Director is Ali Hassan who directed Muqaabil before this.

Upcoming telefilms on Eid!

Upcoming telefilms on Eid!

2 Telefilms by Mehreen Jabbar:

Mehreen Jabbar is returning to TV with telefilms. According to her both of them will be very different and are produced by 7th Sky Entertainment. One is written by Dr. Muhammad Younas Butt and second by Muhammed Ahmed.

The first one stars Feroze Khan, Sana Javed, Shamim Hilali, Ali Ansari and Hashim Butt.The telefilm is allegedly named Khaani.

Upcoming telefilms on Eid!

The second is more of a lighthearted family drama in which there are two older couples and a couple of youngsters as stated by the director.

Upcoming telefilms on Eid!

Teen Shauqeens:

Another one you will be able to witness this Eid is Teen Shauqeens starring Ramsha Khan, Shamoon Abbasi and Muneeb Butt among others. It has a plot of 3 bachelors after a new girl in mohalla played by Ramsha. It will air on HUM TV.

Upcoming telefilms on Eid!

 

This sums up my list for upcoming Eid telefilms. Hope you will enjoy these on your screens and an advance Eid Mubarak!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Humayun Saeed On Project Ghazi

Humayun Saeed On Project Ghazi

 

Humayun Saeed is perhaps one of the most popular and leading actors of the Pakistan’s entertainment industry. He previously made his name by appearing in the most watched and enjoyed dramas by the public but has lately only been focusing on the film industry, where he has repeatedly been successful in producing and acting for blockbuster films such as Bin Roye or Yeh Jawani Phir Nhai Ayegi.

In an exclusive interview with The Nation, the Yalghaar actor shared his experience and some specifics about his upcoming role for Pakistan’s first superhero movie Project Ghazi. Following are excerpts of the interview:

Q. Tell us about your role in the film Project Ghazi?

A. The role I play in Project Ghazi is of a veteran officer of Pakistan’s advanced soldier programme.

The character is very calculated and decisive in his actions. He is perceived as a battle hardened soldier focused on his mission. He is a man who never forgets the sacrifices made by others to save his life and is motivated by a strong desire to repay the debt of those who died to save him.

 

Q. How was your experience of working in the film?

A. It was an intense experience. I was doing my own stunts and action especially in costume.

 

Humayun Saeed On Project Ghazi

 

Q. Project Ghazi is stated to be Pakistan’s first super hero film. What are your views?

A. Yes it is! We have no modern day super hero narratives shot in Hollywood style that is at least grounded in some form of reality.

 

Q. Where is the film shot?

A. The film was shot in a variety of locations across Pakistan. However my shoots were all in and around Karachi.

 

Q. From a romantic lead on television to the obsessive anti-hero on the silver screen, your fans have accepted you as a complete actor. How do you manage the two extremes of your image?

A. By getting into character acting I take time to understand the role. Once you understand the role and then the rest becomes easy.

 

Q. What is next for Humayun Saeed ?

A. My next project slated to release is Punjab Nahi Jaoongi on Eidul Azha and then we are going to take up Jawani Phir Nahi Ani 2.

 

The film is all set to release on the 14th of July and will be starring Syra Yousaf and Sheheryar Munawar as two other leading roles.

What are your thoughts on the movie? Have you watched the trailer as yet? Let us know in the comments!

Sarfraz in Geo Khelo Pakistan

Sarfraz in Geo Khelo Pakistan

Sarfraz Ahmed, the winning team captain appeared as a guest in Wasim Akram and Shoaib Akhtar’s Geo Khelo Pakistan. As he walked in, the crowd got to their feet and gave him a huge round of applause to which Sarfraz humbly replied.

In acknowledgement to his services along with his team, the captain was gifted luxurious gifts. A plot  of land in Behria Town and a SUV BMW  X1.

“I’m really thankful to Allah for providing us with so much honor and giving us the opportunity to enhance our reputation. In addition, it is our parents’ and fans’ prayers that got us to this place,” These were the captain’s words as he expressed his gratitude to the audience.

He was particularly happy to see Wasim Akram and Shoaib Akhtar who he said he used to watch on TV and seeing the two legends live gave him immense pleasure.

Presenting the audience with his victory in the ICC final against India as an Eid gift, Sarfraz wished everyone Eid mubarak in advance as the audience cheered him.

Mohabbat.pk Episode 04 Review – Blackmailing of Another Level!

Ohkay so, as expected, this episode of Mohabbat.pk was hilarious too, I love how the situations are unfolding & getting interlinked where everyone is facing the brunt of one thing or the other. I love the fact that every single character has to offer something & is contributing in such a way that it makes them an important part of the story. This episode was nothing short of perfection & I had a great time watching it, almost such a great time that at one point I had to pause the episode so that I could get over with the laughter fit.

I love the fact that Sabir Dada Jee is so bezati proof, like Kazim kept on insulting Dada for running Kazim Killer account but he didn’t budge, as if he wasn’t doing anything wrong, in fact Dada made sure to remind Kazim of the video that he had in order to keep him from spilling the beans about who the owner of Kazim Killer account is. I find it extremely amusing that everyone keeps on giving Dada Jee a reference of his age while expecting him to act on it but they have no idea that Dada has such a colorful personality that he doesn’t feel like acting his age. When Kazim spoke about Dada’s adolescence & he started reminiscing about it, even I was wondering what he must’ve done back in those days, since he is still so khatarnaak & rangeen-mizaaj.

Mohabbat.pk Episode 04 Review - Blackmailing of Another Level!

So, as usual another plan was devised by the Qabza Group to make the most of Nazim’s innocence & naivety. Dada knows that Nazim is the only one who can be played upon, so he made sure to let Zoha & Jabir know what their next plan of action would be, which will be all about pressurizing Nazim to such an extent that despite wanting to he won’t be able to back off from his word. I think it is commendable that even though Dada knows that Mrs. Nazim, Kazim, Munni & Sikandar are not in the favor of this proposal, he is still doing everything to assure that Zoha gets married to Kazim, like I love the fact how dheet this Qabza Group is.

So, finally came the moment when Nazim was blackmailed by his family & was told to back out from his word & even though Nazim tried, he had no idea what he was going to get into. I loved how ham the entire Qabza Group went in front of Nazim to make him familiar with the direness of the situation. I loved how Nazim was feeling each & every single emotion that the Qabza Group was overdoing it in front of him, like he is so simpleminded that he couldn’t even realize that they were just trying to guilt-trip him. I love how every single time they bring in Zoha’s fan following into the picture, I must say she is quite famous & that obviously means something to Nazim too because he wouldn’t want his family to face the brunt of Zoha’s fans.

Mohabbat.pk Episode 04 Review - Blackmailing of Another Level!

It was quite interesting to see how Kazim Killer account once again changed the entire story, like even though Nazim didn’t say a word & walked out of Jabir’s home, when he met Ehtasham & got to know about Kazim & his Killer account, he went back straight up to finalize Zoha & Kazim’s marriage because he immediately realized that his son was also guilty & didn’t have a clear conscience. Also, despite wanting to, Kazim couldn’t say a word that it is Dada Jee who runs that account because even he is scared that he might release Kazim’s videos, lol. The level of blackmailing shown in this drama is epic & what’s even more epic is the fact that Nazim & Co. is falling prey to it every single step of the way.

Even though Munni & Sikandar are not involved in this entire chaos, I love how they both have a life of their own where while still being in the middle of all this, they only think about being with each other uninterrupted. Their agenda is to get Jabir’s place so that at least Sikandar can feel at home, lol. Sikandar’s dhitai is another thing worth appreciating, it is amazing how he is so thick-skinned to not even be bothered by the way he gets mistreated by everyone. The fact that everyone has their sights on Nazim’s upper-portion is amusing because that is the reason why everyone is going to such an extreme length to get it, Jabir wants it, Sikandar & Munni want it & even Mrs. Nazim wants it back too but it ain’t going anywhere because Qabza Group is far more intelligent & cunning.

Overall, this episode was quite interesting & I had a great time watching it. I must say I love the comic timing of each & every single actor, especially the actors belonging to the Qabza Group, like they have such complex dialogues that they have to deliver so effortlessly to add that humor & they have achieved that in every single scene. Obviously, the writer here gets full marks for bringing out such a perfect & relatable comedy but the director is the one who is responsible for bringing everything to life & Ehtashamuddin has done a commendable job. I am definitely looking forward to the next episode & it feels good to know that I wouldn’t have to wait much longer as it airs tonight again! Please share your thoughts about this episode of Mohabbat.pk.

Gems of this episode:

– ‘Waisay Amman to sari zindagi mujhse kehti rahin ke mere barabar mai kutta gaarh dena lekin is admi ko daffan nahi karna’, LOL!

– ’80 pe khelte hue nervous to ho rahay honge’, hahahah!!!

Keep Supporting,
Cheers,
Zahra Mirza.

What to wear for this Eid? An overview of current fashion trends.

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Eid is just around the corner ladies and the very first question that hits our mind while thinking about Eid is what to wear for the occasion. Eid dress is an important part of our celebrations and many of us will admit the fact that the most time we spend while preparing for Eid is on selecting and designing our outfit for the occasion. Increasing number of designer outlets and fashion awareness have made the job of dress selection easy for us. We can pick ones from the range of high class brands or can tailor the fashionable market designs in our own choice of budget.

Presently the fashion industry offers a wide range of designs and styles for ladies ranging from short length to mid length and long shirts. Trousers and lowers also cover a broad variety of styles from sleek cut to flappers and flares.

I was surfing the internet to look for an outfit for myself and I got mesmerized with the designer collections available in the market. After going through the search of different designer brands I have come to a point that there are variety of styles which are in fashion. We can choose a design which best suits our taste and liking. There is a vast range of both stitched and unstitched dresses in designer Eid collections. Styles made in the range of Pret Wear or Ready to wear are trendy and stylish. The readymade dresses are always convenient to shop and avoid last minute hassles of tailoring. However, if your tailor can spare some of their precious time to stich a dress for you then unstitched dress from a designer collections would not be a bad choice for you either.

Let’s now talk about some current fashion trends and collections of dresses which the designers are offering us this season.

Length of Shirts:

Knee length shirts are in fashion and compliment almost every type of body shape and height. However, straight shirts dropping few inches below the knees and short lengths with some flare are also in fashion.

Cuts and Style:

Shirts with straight cut are in fashion. However, you can add little flare by making them A-line or adding some pleats down the neckline or near the waist of your shirt. Snake cuts are also in fashion. However, limited designs in coat or jacket style uppers and some choices in short length Angarkhas, Ponchos and Capes are also available in market. Pret wear collections with all these styles are obtainable in stores of “Sana Safinaz”, “Maria B”and “Sania Maskatiya”.

Most of the shirts in Pret wear come with three quarter sleeves, that are either with straight cut or slightly bell shaped. Bottoms of sleeves are embellished with sequence or finished with tassels.

Prints and Color:

Since summer is in full swing, there is a wide range of colorful dresses in stores. Dresses with softer shades like powder pink, lavender, peach, cool mint, beige are available. Finest range of such cool and refreshing colors are available in famous designer, Farah Talib Aziz’s collection. On contrary, the outfits of “Nida Azwer” have some sharp and bright colors like orange, yellow, royal blue and many more. however, the fabric of her collection seems to be cooler and light. So, if you prefer to wear more colors for Eid then you can pick a bright colored dress from her collection yet remain cool while the sun is still shining.

Moreover, White has always been a perfect color for summer dresses. No color other than white looks cool and elegant on the traditional festival like Eid. Tunics with white as a base color mixed with some bright digital printing or colorful embroidery are also extant in most of the designer’s collections.

Patterns with flowery designs are also trending. One of our designers, Saniya Maskatiya has named her Eid collection as “Gardenia” which bears some refreshing floral designs.

In addition, abstract designs have barely come to my notice. Few of them were seen in Sana Safinaz’s ready to wear collection.

Fabric:

If you look for the formal Eid wear then you cannot resist the collection of dresses which the designers have made in chiffon, cotton net and silk. Designs are so elegant and unique that any of them can be selected for this Eid. “Elan”, “Zara Shahjahan” and “Laila Chatoor” are offering wonderful formal dresses in their collections.

However, if you can’t cope up with the formal wear in this scorching sun and want to go with some casual lawn or cotton attire, then that would be optimal too. Since cooler fabric is always a prime choice for summers, you can choose from a range of lawn collections of brands like “Firdous”, “Al-Karam”, “Junaid Jamshed” or any other of your choice.

Bottoms and Lowers:

Currently designers and fashion stores have got a huge variety of trousers with different types of stylish cuts and stitching. They cater the customer with diversified designs from simple and plain trousers to heavily embroidered ones.  Embroidery with thread and sequence coupled with some fashionable glittery net lace is still alamode.

You can pair your shirt with either straight pants, capris tied to your calves or bell shaped bottoms. Shalwars are also in market. Trousers and shalwar can be best pick from the collections of “Khaadi” store. Summer wear cotton or lawn ghararas are also in vogue which can be worn with either straight or a little flary short length shirt. “Generation”, one of the famous boutiques in town have got a nice range of ghararas for summer-wear.

 

In short, we have a plethora of gorgeous options for Eid dress this year. It would be fun selecting one for ourselves.

 

Ayesha

 

 

 

 

Mehrunisa V lub U promotion in the twin cities!

Mehrunisa V lub U promotion in the twin cities!

Mehrunisa V lub U is all set to release this Eid ul fitar and the Cinemas are jam-packed with people and stars already. Yasir Nawaz is confident that the movie will be a super hit as it contains comedy and romance and all that is required for any movie to succeed. Danish Taimor invited everyone to watch the movie in Cinemas with the guarantee that no one will go disappointed.

 

Sana Javed, the gorgeous actress asked her fans to join her on Eid and enjoy the movie to the fullest. Talking to media in Rawalpindi , all the stars are confident about the fact that Mehrunisa V lub U will be a massive success.

 

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