Syra Shehroz – Biography, Age, Family, Husband, Daughter, Dramas, Movies
Syra Shehroz
Syra Shehroz is a Pakistani VJ, Actor and Model. She started her career by becoming a VJ for MTV Pakistan and hosted shows titled Bheja Fry and Most Wanted. Syra got to explore the actor in her when she got a chance to be the protagonist in the drama Mera Naseeb, it earned her a lot of recognition and appreciation.
Age
Syra was born on April 20, 1988. She is 27 years old.
Family
Syra family is of Pukhtun background, her father is Pakistani and her mother is of Afghan background, however they are settled in Karachi. Syra is one of the 4 sisters. Her other two sisters are also media personalities; Alisbha Yousuf and Palwasha Yousuf. Syra’s eldest sister Ruqaiya Yousuf passed away after losing her battle to cancer in 2013.
Education
Syra did her 10th grade from Institute of Learning & Motivation (ILM), Peshawar.
Husband
Syra is married to Shehroz Sabzwari, son of Behroz Sabzwari. Their marriage was announced when they started promoting their upcoming drama Tanhaiyaan Naye Silsilay. They both got married in October, 2012.
Daughter
Syra gave birth to her daughter Nooreh in July, 2014. She is 3 years old.
Drama List
Mera Naseeb – Drama (2011)
Mohabbat Rooth Jaye Toh – Drama (2011)
Bilqees Kaur – Drama (2012)
Tanhaiyan Naye Silsilay – Drama (2012)
Coke Kahani – Drama (2012)
Darmiyaan – Drama (2013)
Ru Baru – Drama (2014)
Pasheman – Drama (2016)
Rishta Hai Jaise Khawab Sa – Drama (2016)
Movies
Ho Mann Jahaan – Pakistani Feature Film (Guest Appearance) (2015)
Chalay Thay Saath – Pakistani Feature Film (2017)
Upcoming Projects
Syra’s Pakistani feature film titled ‘Project Ghazi’ is releasing in July, 2017.
Social Media Handles
Facebook: Syra Shahroz (@vjsyrayousuf)
Instagram: sairoz
Photos
Hareem Farooq – Age, Education, Weight Loss, Dramas
Hareem farooq is a Pakistani TV and Film Actor. She was born in Islamabad. Hareem first acquired acting experience through theater dramas and then she appeared in a movie Siyaah, which later paved a way her way into the drama industry.
Age
Hareem was born on May 26, 1989. She is 25 years old.
Family
Haroom family hails from Islamabad but they spent a chunk of their life in Karachi. Hareem’s father and mother are doctors. Hareem has 2 sisters and 1 brother. Musician Abdullah Qureshi is Hareem’s cousin.
Education
Hareem completed her A Levels from Karachi Grammer School and then completed her graduation from Quaid-e-Azam University, Islamabad.
Weight Loss
It is reported that Hareem has lost 40 kgs till date to look good on screen.
Drama List
Mausam – Drama (2014)
Mere Humdum Mere Dost – Drama (2014)
Dusri Bivi – Drama (2014)
Diyar-e-Dil – Drama (2015)
Mere Jeevan Saathi – Drama (2015)
Tere Baghair – Drama (2015)
Dil-e-Beqarar – Drama (2016)
Sanam – Drama (2016)
Movie List
Siyaah – Pakistani Feature Film (2013)
Janaan – Pakistani Feature Film (2016)
Dobara Phir Se – Pakistani Feature Film (2016)
Social Media Handles
Facebook: Hareem Farooq (@farooq.hareem)
Instagram: hareemfarooqoffical
Hareem Farooq’s Photos
Imran Abbas – Biography, Age, Education, Wife, Family, Dramas
Imran abbas is a renowned Pakistani model and actor. While pursuing his education in NCA, Imran Abbas got affiliated with modelling and then stepped into acting. His first ever TV appearance was in a comedy drama titled Kollege Jeans which was shot by NCA students.
Imran’s Age
Imran was born on October 15, 1977. He is 40 years old.
Imran’s Family
Imran’s likes to keep his family and personal life private, therefore not much is known about his family except that they are now settled in Islamabad, but being Indian from origin, they moved to Lahore first after Indo-Pak partition and settled there. Being an Architecture graduate, Imran himself designed his family home. Imran lost his sister to a terminal disease on February 07, 2016.
Imran’s Education
Imran attained his Bachelors degree in Architecture from National College of Arts, Lahore.
Imran abbas Marriage
There were rumors about Imran’s marriage to a girl named Aleena Abbas, but they were nullified soon after.
Imran’s Cosmetic Procedures
Imran abbas has resorted to cheek fillers, which have enhanced his cheekbones and have changed the way he looks.
Imran’s Drama List
Umrao Jaan Ada – Drama (2003)
Koi Lamha Gulab Ho – Drama (2006)
Piya Kay Ghar Jaana Ha – Drama (2006)
Kuch Dil Ne Kaha – Drama (2007)
Man-O-Salwa – Drama (2007)
Sarkar Sahab – Drama (2008)
Meray Paas Paas – Drama (2008)
Mujhe Apna Bana Lo – Drama (2009)
Malaal – Drama (2009)
Meri Zaat Zarra-e-Benishan – Drama (2009)
Mujhe Hai Hukum-e-Azaan – Drama (2010)
Noor Bano – Drama (2010)
Mera Naseeb – Drama (2011)
Khuda Aur Muhabbat – Drama (2011)
Akbari Asghari – Drama (2011)
Main Manto – Drama (2012)
Teri Meri Dosti – Drama (2012)
Pal Mein Ishq Pal Mein Nahi – Drama (2012)
Dil e Muztar – Drama (2013)
Alvida – Drama (2015)
Mera Naam Yousuf Hai – Drama (2015)
Aitraaz – Drama (2015)
Tum Kon Piya – Drama (2016)
Khuda Aur Muhabbat Season 2 – Drama (2016)
Mohabbat Tumse Nafrat Hai – Drama (2017)
Imran’s Movie List
Anjuman – Tarang Telefilm (2013)
Creature 3D – Bollywood (2014)
Jaanisaar – Bollywood (2015)
Ae Dil Hai Mushkil – Bollywood (2016)
Abdullah: The Final Witness – Pakistan (2016)
Azad – Pakistani (2017)
Musafir – Short Pakistani Film (2017)
Imran’s Upcoming Projects
Imran abbas is paired with Sarah Khan for his upcoming drama ‘Yaar-e-Bewafa’. Imran is also working in a feature film titled ‘Musafir’ and he will be paired with Naveen Waqar.
Imran’s Social Media Handles
Facebook: Imran Abbas Naqvi (@ImranAbbasNaqvi)
Imran Abbas’s Photos
Sarwat Gilani – Biography, Age, Education, Husband, Son, Plastic Surgery, Dramas
Sarwat Gilani is a famous Pakistani model and actress. Sarwat was born in Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The drama that gave her a lot of recognition was ‘Aazar Ki Ayegi Baraat’. Sarwat went to pick her sister up from an audition, that is where she grabbed the attention of the director and he requested her to audition for this drama, giving her a break to channel out her talent as an actor.
Age
Sarwat was born on December 22, 1982. She is 35 years old.
Family
Sarwat’s maternal grandfather was Nawab of Manavadar and she has Pashtun ancestry through her grandmother. Her family is now settled in Karachi, Pakistan.
Education
Sarwat did her schooling and completed her higher education from Karachi. She enrolled in Indus Valley School of Arts and Architecture and completed her Bachelors in Communication and Masters in Film-making from there.
First Marriage
Sarwat got married to Omar Saleem, brother of Ali Saleem (Begum Nawazish Ali) in 2005. They both parted ways in 2008.
Second Marriage
Sarwat is happily married to Cosmetic Surgeon and TV Actor Fahad Mirza. They both got married in August, 2014. During a lot of her interviews Sarwat has told that Fahad and Sarwat dated each other when they were in college but parted ways as they both focused on their education and career but the destiny brought them back together. Their wedding was a grand affair which was attended by big names of the industry.
Eldest Son
Sarwat gave birth to Rohan Mohammad Mirza in May, 2015. He is 2 years old.
Youngest Son
Sarwat gave birth to Araiz Mohammad Mirza in June, 2017. He is a few days old.
Plastic Surgery
Sarwat has gone under knife for Rhinoplasty, which considerably changed her appearance. The difference in her previous and current pictures confirm the cosmetic procedure done on her.
Drama List
Kuch Dil Ne Kaha – Drama (2007)
Tere Jaane Ke Baad – Drama (2008)
Azar Ki Ayegi Baraat – Drama (2009)
Malaal – Drama (2009)
Saiqa – Drama (2009)
Ishq Ki Inteha – Drama (2009)
Meri Zaat Zarra-e-Benishan – Drama (2009)
Ishq Gumshuda – Drama (2010)
Yariyan – Drama (2010)
Kaisi Hain Doorian – Drama (2010)
Mata e Jaan – Drama (2012)
Tishnagi – Drama (2012)
Hotel – Drama (2012)
Meray Dard Ko Jo Zuban Miley – Drama (2012)
Dil e Muztar – Drama (2013)
Aahista Aahista – Drama (2014)
Koi Nahi Apna – Drama (2014)
Mann Pyasa – Drama (2016)
Seeta Bagri – Drama (2016)
Movies
Dil Mera Dharkan Teri – Tarang Telefilm (2013)
Baat Cheet – Short Film (2013)
Jawani Phir Nahi Aani – Pakistani Movie (2015)
Social Media Handles
Facebook: Sarwat Gilani
Instagram: sarwatg
Photos
Pakistani actors have contributed a lot in Mom – Boney Kapoor
Pakistani actors Adnan Siddiqui and Sajal Ali worked with Boney Kapoor and Sridevi and that is a big deal! They are all set to be seen in upcoming film Mom slated to release on July 7.
In a recent interview with an Indian publication, the producer of the film Boney Kapoor praised Adnan and Sajal for their professionalism and performance.
He said, “We have two very talented actors Sajal and Adnan who are unfortunately not here (to promote the film) but their contribution to the film is immense.” He further said, “We miss them today, they have given their best for the film and I am sure we all will like what they have done.”
Boney is still deciding on how to involve Sajal and Adnan in the promotion of the film featuring his actress-wife Sridevi in the lead role.
“I have not put my mind on it as we are finishing the film, the post production is on. They worked on the film and their contribution will remain,” he said.
Amir Liaquat Claims Whatsapp Went Down Because Of His Show & We’re Speechless
Everyone knows how iconic Dr. Aamir Liaquat Hussain really is. The man of many talents (pun intended) just announced that it is the popularity of his game show that broke WhatsApp. Yes, you read it right!
Amir Bhai claims that WhatsApp officials called him to tell that his game show has caused WhatApp servers to crash. With his show’s skyrocketed ratings, WhatsApp called him and said, “yeh aap kya kar rahein hain, humare server down ho gaye hain!”
He also stated that his game show is the number 1 game show right now in 161 countries in the world (seriously?). Well, this explains the reason of the WhatsApp crash.
Noor Bukhari Is Returning To TV
Film actress, turned host, Noor Bukhari’s latest showbiz venture is Kitni Girhain Baqi Hain. Yes, after entertaining us in morning shows, the actress has taken on yet another project and will now be seen alongside Shamil Khan in an episode of Kitni Girhen Baqi Hain on HUM TV.
The episode is being directed by Angeline Malik, starring Noor Bukhari, Shamil Khan and Faris Shafi in lead roles.
The story will revolve around a husband and wife. Kitni Girhain Baqi Hain is a short story series based on real life situations highlighting social taboos.
Wasim Akram launches 502 on his birthday ?
Wasim Akram is definitely the Sultan of Swing, one of the best all rounders Pakistan has ever seen. His fan following surpasses everyone else’s and his charisma persists years after his retirement. We have seen him in many roles like batsman, bowler, sports commentator but the recent one, a game show host on Geo TV has made people remember that the King is as handsome and as charming as ever. He can still bowl over an audience, whether in a cricket ground or in a TV auditorium.
This 3rd of June, on his 51st birthday he celebrated on the sets of Geo Khelo Pakistan.
On his birthday, Wasim Akram announced the launch of his new signature perfume, 502 for him and for her, based on the 502 one day wickets he has taken. This has bragged him the second place in the world of one day cricket regarding the number of wickets.
This perfume is manufactured, marketed and sold by none other than J.Fragrances By Junaid Jamshed. Akram thanked Sohail Ahmed for bringing out this fragrance so perfectly.
Wasim Akram then sprayed 502 on Shoaib Akhtar who was all praises for its seductive smell as well for the man behind it. He called Wasim Akram his elder brother and mentor of all these years. The TV commercial for 502 was run on air in which depicts Akram as the personification of success and glorifies his take on life.
There was a surprise for Wasim Akram in the form of his wife Shaneira and a giant cake in the exact white hard ball shape as the perfume 502.
The audience were delighted on the announcement that all of them will get this unique fragrance, priced more than Rs 3000, as a gift after the show. A standing ovation with much applause was brought on after this amazing news.
So let’s see how 502 For Him and 502 For Her fare in the market after being launched by Wasim and Shaneira Akram in such a grand manner on a live show.
Huma Qureshi Would Love to Work in Pakistan
The Dobara: See Your Evil star recently opened up on The Express Tribune while doing an interview for her latest release about how she would love to work on a Pakistani project if the right offer was made to her. She also said, ‘I’m an actor so I like it to mix it up. There are no preferences as I look for interesting characters, rather than consider the scale and genre of the project.‘
The 30-year-old actress has won three Filmfare awards and starred in various movies such as Highway and Badlapur. What do you think, would you like to see her in a Pakistani movie?
Waseem Hassan is back again!
Every one saw the viral advertisement of kit kat talcum powder and the man behind the hilarious advertisements is none other than Waseem Hassan. The guy makes hilarious ads which make the whole nation go Axcuse me! Aap bhi!
He is back again and this time he is solving your shopping problems. Are you worried about Eid shopping? Do you want to avoid the channd raat crowd and wandering in the whole city for your Eid clothes? Do not worry! Waseem has the solution for you. Watch this and thank him later!
Why I Regret Hating Veena Malik
You may not like her, I understand. You may have genuine reasons, I understand. But did many of us, like me, start hating her for reasons we did not take time to fully comprehend?
Veena Malik has been famous for all the wrong reasons for more than half a decade now. Ever since her appearance in Big Boss, the actress has been involved in a series of unfortunate incidents, been the bud of almost every joke and the most attacked celebrity to date. This article by no means aims to justify everything she did, she certainly was no saint. Rather the spotlight will be on us, the Pakistani population, were we unjust?
I grew up bashing Veena Malik purely because everyone in my school was doing it. I hadn’t watched any of her videos or kept up with her on big boss but hey, everyone said she was rotten so who was I to disagree? My opinion didn’t change for a long time, she’d constantly be on the news and I was indifferent but every time someone brought her up I’d jump onto the hate bandwagon. Recently a clip from an interview she did back in 2011 resurfaced and changed the way I saw her and those around me. I suggest you watch the video before continuing further.
‘Bohat khuch hai jis pey baat ki ja sakti hai. Sirf Veena Malik kyun? Kyun k Veena Malik aurat hai? Kyun k Veena Malik soft target hai aap k liye?’ was a line much ahead of its time. We all remember what happened to Qandeel Baloch, don’t we? She was killed for doing something internet’s latest sensation, Nasir Khan Jan, is in the early stages of. Why aren’t Pathans rising up together against him being an insult to ‘Pakhtoon pride’? Why are there no clerics giving impassioned speeches against him? Why is he still alive while she’s dead? Because she was a woman. You may not agree with what she did, and because of the universal right to freedom of speech, you have every right to an opinion but did she really deserve a bullet to her head for something that YOU easily could’ve turned your eyes to? YOU could’ve blocked her? If YOU have a right to freedom of expression why didn’t she?
This is a trend in Pakistan. We pick up our pitch forks and light our torches every time a woman does something with her own life. But when children are being raped, women being abused and ‘politicians are bribing, robbing and killing in the name of Islam’ we stay quiet. We make a face, nod in disagreement acknowledging that its wrong but then do nothing. However as soon as a video surfaces of an actress dancing in her car, there’s a public outcry. Women are ‘soft targets’, they’re easy to pick on and make us feel like at least we’re fighting for something. Clerics especially just love to condemn these women as if they’re the only threat to Islam. They have rallies, spit out harsh words all in an attempt to make sure everyone thinks they’re doing something to justify their tax-free lives. They give the illusion of work being done so no one can rise up against them. Think of it this way, they clean a bowl and put it at the center of the dinning room table for everyone to see so no one notices the unwashed dishes piled up in the sink. It’s easy for them because they know these woman can’t fight back on the same scale.
And for everyone who says that it’s because they ruin the image of Pakistan and disrespect our ideologies, I would just like to say to you; really? Does Pakistan really have a bad reputation because of Veena Malik? Is your visa being rejected because of Qandeel Baloch? Is our Prime Minister being treated with less respect at international forums because a woman decided to wear short clothes and kiss a guy?
We place the entire burden of our nation and religion’s reputation on the shoulders of women who did even ask for it. And then we bury them alive if they refuse to carry it. We’re quick to cry foul every time a woman does something that she may even grow up to realize as a mistake. Instead of treating them with patience and kind words, we share their memes and add our own derogatory captions. We don’t lend a hand to someone at a low point in their lives instead push them down further. We don’t pick out our targets with careful thought and consideration rather just go for what’s easiest. We frown at a woman in short clothes but play ‘tutti frutti‘ at every mehndi. We add completely irrelevant item songs to our movies and then show our knives to Neelum Muneer. We are a nation of hypocrites, want proof? The Maulvi in the above interview chewing Veena’s ear off about Islam and the duty we all have to spread a modest image is the same one whose pictures were leaked with Qandeel Baloch.
Phir Wohi Mohabbat – An Overview
So after Sang-e-Mar-Mar I found my Thursday evenings replaced by Phir Wohi Mohabbat. Directed by Mohsin Mirza and written by Mansoor Saeed, it has completed 12 episodes by far. The promos were looking good for awhile until they became overplayed, but what can we say to that.
Phir Wohi Mohabbat stars Hania Amir and Ahmed Ali Akbar in lead roles, playing Alishba and Waleed in respective roles. After winning hearts in Janaan as Palwasha, Hania Amir has won over all of our hearts, so I had to say I was looking forward to her acting.
The story revolves around a family of two brothers, their wives (who happen to be sisters), their mother and their children. Shamim Hillali plays the Dadi, Shamoon Abbasi plays the older brother Asher, Zainub Qayyum plays his wife Samra. Asher’s brother is played by Shamil Khan as Yasir and Salma Hassan plays his wife Ramsha.
The story started off great, the storyline was definitely different and seeing the entire story unfold was interesting. The main story is that Asher accidentally killed his servant, Rafiq’s pregnant wife and daughter and to take revenge, Raffiq took Alishba (Asher’s daughter) and ran away with her to the village. Since Ramsha, Alishba’s mother, dealt with a miscarriage the same day, the trauma of losing her only daughter was very immense and she became paralyzed.
Zainub really played the character of Ramsha well and accurately acted out the emotions that her character could be feeling at such a time. Cut to many years after and we see Alishba alongside her Amna Kaki and Rafiq, whom she calls her father and it is clearly seen that she thinks of him as her biological father and is in love with him. Rafiq also treats Alishba like his own daughter, but he is not feeling physically well and obviously has paranoia that Alishba will find out about her past or someone will find her.
So then, Amna Kaki and Alishba head over to the villa in which Alishba’s real family lives. It was a pleasant transition and it actually made sense as to why Alishba would be in that house at the time. Waleed coming to the villa was funny, they all didn’t expect such a different little boy they had last seen. Waleed and Sana are the stereotypical “bahir vale couples” seemed like Sana didn’t want to stay in Pakistan whatsoever and literally was with Waleed for her work. It was funny seeing Ramsha’s reaction to Sana and I definitely laughed when she said “thori mukhtalif kism ki hai”, because what was to be expected?
I do think that the entire Rafiq meeting Dadi situation was not flowed nicely, it didn’t make much sense why Dadi was willing to go with Alishba even though she was a mere servant. I don’t know if the writer wanted to display the family as kind and gracious, or perhaps wanted to highlight that everyone was really happy with the change in Samra after Alishba arrived.
I also thought that the initial relationship between Samra and Alishba was very cute and heartwarming. Although neither knew what their real relation was, Samra was enlightened by Alishba and Alishba felt like she was caring for her own. So the big bang boom, Rafiq was caught by Dadi and he revealed the truth. I can see why Rafiq hurried on with it, the regret was caught straight onto him and he knew he wasn’t feeling well. He wanted to hand Alishba over in good hands because he was already caught.
And then somehow Alishba agreed to go with Dadi and settle there. I guess she was in a kind of shock. Ramsha and Asher were definitely angry with Rafiq but Ramsha went and said that whatever Rafiq and given to Alishba was a lie. However we can see easily that Rafiq really did give care to Alishba and treated her like his own daughter.
I’m sure you’ll agree with me when I say that Alishba got over Rafiq pretty quick! The next thing you know she’s happily dancing at Waleed’s wedding! It wasn’t a smooth transition at all. Cue in Shehreyar and a whole lot of drama. I don’t see how suddenly Alishba felt deeply in love with him, enough to hate Waleed because Shehreyar left. Now Alishba is caught up in a promise to Dadi, her mother’s wishes, Samra’s taunts, Shereyars love and Waleed’s feelings, and I have to say this is becoming one of those dramas that are repeating the same stories over and over. The beginning was strong so I’m hoping the drama picks up the pace towards the middle.
So overall this drama is average. The transitions are smooth and there isn’t alot of excitement. Maybe my standards are too high after dramas like Sang e Mar Mar and Sammi, though!
Hania Amir’s dialogues are kind of forced and cliche. “Jab mujhe kisi cheeyz sai nafrat ho jai, toh dunya ki koi bi taqat usse muhabbat mein tabdeel nahi kar sakti” Like seriously? Ahmed Ali Akbar is going good at playing nice guy, but for how long?
I’ll give a more detailed review next Thursday, InshaAllah!
Keep reading,
Sophia Ahmed
The biggest clash of the season is here!
ICC Champions Trophy is on and the arch rivals India and Pakistan will face each other today in hopefully a nail-biting match at 2.30 pm. Hopes are up on both sides of the borders with Pakistanis praying for their country during fasting and Indians singing Mauka Mauka on television. With all star players retiring this year including Shahid Afridi who holds the record for being the only Pakistani having his name in Champion Trophy’s ‘Best bowling figures list’, Misbah ul haq, Younas Khan and Abdul Razzaq; Pakistan will rely on its young talent as well as the captain Sarfraz Ahmed (jo kabhi dhoka nahin dega InShaaAllah). Sarfraz is hopeful to win this match, this is what he had to say:
“The pressure will definitely be on India… we currently stand in the 8th spot so we can’t go lower than that.” He further added:
“We have definitely have a plan… you will see us doing some new things which have not been tried against India before.You will see some out of the box things and the team playing differently.”
On the other hand Indian team is also high in spirits with their star players MS Dhoni, Shikar Dhawan, Ashwin and Virat Kohli(Captain) in full form to win the trophy again as they are currently the defending champions too. This is what Virat had to say:
“In Test cricket, we (India) have been able to reach the top with that mindset, having the hunger to win. We have taken it across all formats. Ruthlessness is something we definitely speak about all the time. We go in with that mindset and that goes a long way in a tournament like this.”
Well the green shirts are on, face paints are ready and Pakistanis are all set to cheer their team whatever the result maybe kyunki tum jeeto ya haro humain tum se pyaar hai spirit is always there in our hearts. Pakistani team does have a disadvantage as the players are not as set as the Indian team but this can also turn out as an advantage because it makes the team unpredictable. Faheem Ashraf may also debut in the big match today. The nation is looking forward to the clash and hopes that Pakistan turns out as a winner. But who will get the chance to do Mauka Mauka only time will tell!
Till then finger crossed and prayers on!
Sushmita Sen recites Surat Al Asar
It is no secret that the flawlessly beautiful Miss World 1994 winner Sushmita Sen is multitalented. Her beauty and brains remain unmatched among Indian celebrities, even more than a decade later. A women of substance, Sushmita flows through life so confidently and certainly that you cannot help being awed by her.
She is a philanthropist and a big advocate of uplifting the underprivileged. Her two adopted daughters started their lives in orphanages but have been thriving in her care now.
As if these qualities were not enough, she mesmerised a whole auditorium and millions on television when she wished a happy and blessed eid to all Muslim worldwide and then recited Surat Al Asar so perfectly and so eloquently that it was nothing short of magical. After recitation, she explained it’s meaning in English and then emphasised that whoever does have patience, truly never loses any battle in this world.
When asked how she knew so much about Islam, she explained in her particular confident and smiling tone that she loves these verses and their meanings and that her favourite time of the day is of morning Azan because it makes her feel so peaceful.
There was an ethereal quality to her voice during Quranic recitation, and for a Hindu film actress and model to know the Arabic verses and their English translation can only be called a miracle of Quran because it affects hearts in ways that are incomprehensible to human mind. May she be blessed for trying to understand Quran and may this journey which brings her peace continue forever.
Mohabbat Tumse Nafrat Hai Episode 9 Review – Overcrowded & Vague
Sitting through tonight’s episode was nothing short of a challenge not only because of the timing but also because the director apparently took this script a little too seriously!! Even in situations which are completely comical, the scenes are shot in such detail that everything you see is more staged than anything else. There are always people in the background either nodding their heads or laughing in these situations and the focus is never on the main subject. The backgrounds are being highlighted more than necessary and the ever-present music does not help either. Ami begum’s fake heart attack was interesting but the way everyone gathered around her and the focus on everyone’s body language and expressions gave a really strange feel to the whole scenario like they were a bunch of children getting excited over nothing. Later on when Ami Begum wanted everyone to boycott Waqar Ahmed, everyone was so involved in that situation too. I never thought I would say this about a drama but I feel that all the scenes in this drama are too overcrowded and overstated. There are so many people in this household but the story is revolving around only 2 characters (Maheen and Waqar) in particular and generally around four (Ami begum, Gulrez, Waqar and Maheen) of them. All the other family members do not even have definite characters and definitely no stories of their own! Even tonight, there were some scenes which were amusing but overall, there are so many glaring flaws in the execution of the script in particular that even the minor flaws in the script are very noticeable.
Finally somebody decided to talk to Maheen about Gulrez’s proposal. An entire episode was dedicated to Maheen’s reaction to the proposal and the possible outcome but later on it was almost as if everyone around Maheen forgot all about it! The perfume and book simile was one of the many forced dialogues in this drama which count as added philosophical discussions that are definitely not needed!! The message could have been conveyed in a much better manner without comparing Gulrez to a book (which is obviously a thing!). I felt like Neelam was belittling her brother (although she was not doing that of course) by comparing him to a commodity like that, it was certainly in bad taste. Also, I don’t understand why every character in this drama is bent on being philosophical even when certain scenarios can easily be covered without delving into details which are usually out of context!
Since many of the wonderful actors in this drama, who do not even need to prove that they are good at what they do, have given some very exaggerated performances, therefore one can safely conclude that the director ordered them to give these expressions which are anything but subtle! Maheen was cute for a while but her character doesn’t have a lot to offer. Like many of the other characters in the play, it is somewhat vague. She is gradually falling in love with Waqar and she cannot see him getting married to Jia, she is headstrong and bubbly but that’s about it! The character isn’t appealing enough and unfortunately Ayeza Khan’s performance looks a lot like acting! Like I said, I completely hold the director responsible for this because even someone like Saman Ansari is acting very artificial in this drama. Haroon Kadwani and Kinza Hashmi are making the most of the roles assigned to them but the fact is that they are also being used as props in a lot of scenes.
The story moved forward slightly in this episode but the characters in this play can easily be very annoying mainly because of the way they have been translated on screen. Maheen and Waqar’s track has potential but the overall execution of this play is so weak that I seriously doubt that the director or the writer will exploit this potential to the fullest. The only good thing about this episode was that Jia did not get a lot of screen time, other than that the episode overall was just like any other episode of this drama – a lot of talking, very little action, too many emotions, not enough content or depth!
How many of you watched this episode? Do share your thoughts about it.
Live Nikah in Shaan e Iftar.. what next?
There used to be a saying about moving everything but the kitchen sink, but we cannot apply it to our celebrities when it comes to Ramzan transmissions. They move to the sets with everything, including the kitchen sink.
Talking about shaan e sehar or iftar or dil dil ramzan or ramzan main bol or barkat or whatever ingenious names they come up, there has to be a certain amount of topics you can really discuss every day, so they just leave the topics and preparation. They just shoot life as it happens.
Ramzan transmissions are more like vlogs now with kids singing, playing, aunties cooking, scholars arguing, hosts giving presents, guests debating and even swans roaming at will. And on top of all that, Sanam Baloch has now shown a live nikah on her program or in her words provided relief to the mother by wedding off her daughter.
The sequence of doing a live nikah seems quite desperate to be honest. There has to be better ways to helping out parents for their daughters’ wedding and especially since it didn’t involve any monetary contribution from the viewers. It looks more like filling screen time by finding one uniquely weird idea after the other to boost the ratings.
The funny thing is how they find people to be willing to just do everything on air. And how they must be grabbing people for everything. If they can do live nikah, live fights and live cooking on stage, I wonder what will we see next.
Let’s stay tuned, because there are more than three weeks of ramzan left and the ramzan transmissions teams are certainly going to come up with many more entertaining ideas like this… to keep the show going ?
Ali Haider Reacts To Waqar Zaka’s Unpleasant Video On Aamir Zaki’s Death
Aamir Zaki, the renowned legendary guitarist passed away on Friday at the age of 49. Zaki suffered from heart failure after a long battle with health problems.
However, Waqar Zaka came out with a video following the demise of legendary guitarist. He criticised the artist community for being insensitive and abandoning Zaki. He further claimed that Aamir Zaki was lying dead all alone with no one to take care of his body.
According to Waqar, he went to the Edhi morgue located in the Sohrab Goth area of Karachi where the idol’s body was kept.
He also said that the deceased’s family was not concerned about his body. “Artists should come and see how Aamir is kept here. This day can also come in our lives,” he said in his live video on Facebook.
Zaka alleged that singers Ali Haider, Hadiqa Kiani and Ahmed Jahanzaib, who worked with Zaki were not there to his death.
Singer Ali Haider now responded to Zaka’s live video, Ali released a video recently and slammed Zaka for naming him and Hadiqa Kiani among others, he also claimed that Zaka is trying to seek attention using Aamir Zaki’s death.
He said, “Everyone knows that I have been living in the United Staes for over two years now and Hadiqa lives in Lahore. But you [Waqar] were in Karachi. Why couldn’t you do anything for Zaki when we all knew the tough time he was going through?”
“If I want to do something good or charitable, I will do it in secret. Gabbing a mobile phone and shooting a video to seek attention is very easy,” he said.
The whole episode is surely getting uglier.
Asim Azhar and Hina Altaf together in Hum TV’s new drama
Asim Azhar has made ripples with his voice in Coke Studio and soon became a household name due to his duet with Momina Mustehsan. After the awesome start through singing, he is now set to appear on Hum TV’s new drama opposite none other than the vivacious Hina Altaf. The drama revolves around the twists of fate as experienced by the characters and their unique reactions to it according to their individual personalities. The drama boasts a hefty cast including Hira Mani and Noor Hassan. Hum TV is all set to release it in late july or August. On talking about it, Asim Azhar said his role is that of a simple minded poet but fate takes him through unexpected turns.As for Hina Altaf, we know how she lights up the screen with her liveliness. So this is definitely going to be one exciting drama to watch.
Zahid Ahmed – Biography, Age, Wife, Son, Dramas
Zahid Iftikhar Ahmed is a Pakistani actor and model who started his career with hosting talk shows on television and radio but got unprecedented success when he started his acting career . He started acting from performing in Theater plays. He was born on September, 20, 1984.
Popular Nicknames
Zee, Jai, Zahid Khan
Nationality
Pakistani & Australian
Age
Zahid is 32 years old.
Wife
Zahids wife’s name is Amna Zahid. They have two sons; Zaviyar Zahid and Zayan Zahid.
Dramas
Mehram – 2014
Alvida – 2015
Jugnoo – 2015
Tum Mere Pass Raho – 2015
Sangat – 2015
Zara Yaad Kar – 2016
Mor Mahal – 2016
Besharam – 2016
Naimat – 2016
Mera Kya Qasoor Tha – 2016
Dil-e-Janam – 2017
Pujaran – 2017
Performances In Theatre
It Runs In The Family – 2006
Bombay Dreams – 2007
Home Is Where Your Clothes Are – 2008
Phantom Of The Opera – 2009
Run For Your Wife – 2011
Sawa 14 August – 2013
Half Plate – 2013
Pawnay 14 August – 2014
Radio Shows
The Breakfast Show – 2002-03
The Rush Hour – 2002-03
The Bumper2Bumper Gaming Show – 2011
Upcoming Projects
Tou Dil Ka Kya Hua – Drama
Daldal – Drama
Social Media Handles
Instagram – @zahid.ahmed.official
Facebook – @zahidahmedofficial
Twitter – _ZahidAhmed_
Pictures
Faysal Qureshi’s Daughter Is Coming To Television
Faysal Qureshi’s daughter, Hanish Qureshi is making headlines these days.
Earlier, we reported about Hanish’s incredible weight transformation and now the rumours state that her motivation lies in her desire to work in Pakistani dramas.
If rumours are to be believed then the girl with the modelesque physique will make it to our tv screens very soon.
Are you all excited to see Hanish in dramas?
MOM’s trailer unravels even more mysteries and gripping suspense
The trailer of the movie Mom is finally out and it has us all intrigued even more. For starters, it is has all the traits of a perfect movie trailer: the unique cohesion of a creepy lament in the background with the foreboding aura; narration with powerful dialogues and the enigma of the story-line which in no way has been clearly been revealed even in the two minutes that various scenes of the movie are put together. There is an ambiance of threat, danger, regret and despair as soon as the first sentence of the narration by Sridevi resonates in the video: “Which one will you choose: the wrong or more wrong?” We are flashed back in time where Sridevi’s relationship with her step- daughter (Sajal Ali) is unfolded and even the bond that the family shared (Adan Siddique playing the father) as a whole before any trouble had been bestowed on them. Sajal Ali looks perfectly innocent, even fragile, on screen which perhaps plays a pivotal role in the circumstances that are yet to be disclosed but can only be guessed at; for an unfortunate turn of events seem to have come in between the mother-daughter relationship. Is Sajal Ali killed? Kidnapped? Gone through a traumatic experience, where maybe her mother is at fault or just blames herself for it?
The next interval of the trailer looks upon Sridevi searching for ways to correct her mistake or seek redemption for her own satisfaction. Here, two more actors are uncloaked : Nawazuddin Siddique (unperturbed and strangely calm among all the apprehension) and Akshaye Khanna (handsome yet inscrutable); both disguised in the perfect get-up, yet we have no idea what part do they play in the conundrum that surrounds this plot.
The last card, however comes into play at the very end, where Sajal Ali questions her mom unequivocally : “But didn’t you tell them? That I’m not your daughter, Ma’am?”
Is this it then? Is that the pivotal center of our storyline?
It seems like there is no end to the twists and puzzles of this thriller which only arouses are curiosity and impatience more.
One thing’s for sure: We can’t wait for this movie to hit theaters on the 7th of July!
Watch the trailer here and leave your thoughts in the comments below:
Shahid Afridi Foundation inside story
A country that has the 25th largest economy of the world in terms of purchasing power should have very prosperous citizens.. no?
Nope, in Pakistan one in four Pakistani lives in multidimensional poverty. Add to that the very low late of literacy due to privatisation of education multiplied by a very high birth rate and you have the recipe of an extreme class difference…the extent of which is unimaginable.
The solution lies in all of us, but despite our best intentions, we often lack a trustworthy platform to execute them. After the recent rage of Shahid Afridi Foundation (SAF) as advertised on TV, we did a little digging to see what it’s all about.
SAF was founded in March,2014 and has been very proactive since then to alleviate pain, sufferings and poverty throughout Pakistan. It’s charity hospital in Kohat, Sahibzada Fazal Rahman Charity Hospital is one of the cleanest and best equipped hospitals in NWFP. There have been many hopeless families who have returned to health there
The foundation also operates a number of schools to provide education to poverty stricken children who would otherwise have no access to books. Maybe it’s because he is a father himself, but the majority of beneficiaries of SAF are impoverished kids.
There are many famous names who have collaborated with Shahid Afridi in his various charitable projects. I don’t think there could be a better use of one’s hard earned name and fame than this.
This Ramzan in the naiki segment, he appears in Shan e Ramzan to encourage people to contribute towards the tragedies that needy people bring on stage there.
Pakistan is very big and our needs too many, but if all of us in our small places of privelage decide to make just one life a little better, we can certainly change the current statistics of poverty, just one person at a time.
If you find yourself with some extra time and money, visit the website http://shahidafridifoundation.org to see if you can contribute these resources to one platform that is striving to relieve as many sufferings as they can.
Saba Qamar Replies To Bollywood’s Love Letter & Says, “We LOVE Indians and Hindi films”
Saba Qamar is a name that needs no introduction. She’s known for her exceptional acting skills and her strong performances in dramas since 2004.
Bollywood Hungama’s Faridoon wrote Saba Qamar an open love letter. Saba Qamar responds to the open letter and here’s the whole conversation between Faridoon and Saba Qamar.
We were discussing in my office about Hindi Medium and your performance. The idea just happened and the next day I decided to pen an open letter to you.
Thank you so much. I am glad, I am excited. You know everybody is sending me that link, that article’s link. Social media pe bheja jaa raha hai. Sab keh rahe the Faridoon ne likha hai. So I said okay guys, I am going to reply to him and I will call him. Aapne seedha seedha dhamaka kar diya.
There are so many people, who have been asking me ki aap ko jawab mile ki nahi?
Chalega! aap se baat karte hain. Aapse baat karke accha lagega. Aapki shayri itni kamal ki hai!
Considering both India and Pakistan have similar culture, Shayri toh honi chahiye..
Jahan pyaar hota hai, wahan thodi si jung toh hoti hee hai.
That is true. I hope yeh jo chhoti si jung hai, it ends. When you interact with people from both sides then there is love and affection and curiosity…
People in Pakistan, love Indian people. Seriously, we love Indians and Hindi cinema. Hindi medium has got a great response.
How is the response in Pakistan?
Amazing! I can’t tell in words. Main alfazon mein nahi bata sakhungi ki logo ne kya response dia hai! I was so excited bahut accha response hai.
The film is growing from strength to strength in India and I believe its running houseful in Pakistan as well?
Yes fully. It’s still houseful here. Yahan cinemas mein half-girlfriend utar chuki hai. Hindi Medium hai, aur Hollywood movies hain.
Even in India, It’s going from strength to strength. It’s getting better and better! And people in USA for that matter are watching Hindi medium as well. People are very curious over there.
Yeah thank you. I am very excited. They relate to the character. They are liking it. I have read about it.
I am sorry but I haven’t seen your dramas but since the time the open letter has come out many people on the social media have been telling me about your works like Maat, Thakan etc…
Have you seen ‘Besharam’? It’s really nice. If you want to know about Saba Qamar, you must watch ‘Besharam’. It’s my story. I totally relate to that story and character.
I had not seen your work and in a way it was good because I found your performance so fresh in Hindi Medium. It was really wonderful and I had a great time watching it.
Thank you so much. But I feel ki Hindi Medium mein whatever I have done, woh toh kuch bhi nahi tha. When I look at my performance in Hindi Medium then I feel that there is so much more that is still to be explored. I am very comfortable with everything. I am an actor, kisi bhi actor ka ek character hota hai. Kisi dusre ko in cheezo se taujub nahi hona chaheye. Nahi toh woh khud ko explore kaise karega. Agar hum chance nahi lenge, different cheeze nahi karenge aur sirf same character karenge, wahi hero- herione blah blah toh fir kaise! Main woh bhi karna chahungi, woh bhi important hai. But I like to play challenging characters, character roles. Characters that are insightful and nice.
Even in this film, the way you emotionally blackmail Irrfan, I literally was laughing a lot. There were people around me and they were like, why is this guy laughing so much. It was hilarious. In fact I interviewed Irrfan Khan and he said that he really had a great time working with you.
Even I had a great time working with him. He was humble and down to earth.
How did you prepare for the role?
Honestly, Itna kuch khaas nahi karna padha mujhe kuch. Mujhe sab keh rahe ki dialogue maine seekhe hai acche. Language of both the countries is similar so I didn’t have any difficulty at all. In Pakistan TV Dramas are like movies. The way movie stars are considered bigger in India, similarly TV drama stars are considered bigger than movie stars in Pakistan. T.V actors are respected more here since we don’t have that many films that are made in Pakistan. So aise kuch nahi tha ki bahut zyaada mujhe out of the way jaake kuch karna padha.Thode thode words sirf different hai. Even then I didn’t have much problem.
And how was your experience while shooting in Delhi?
The whole film is shot in Delhi. The shooting experience was amazing. It was one of the best moments in my life and I would always remember it.
And you enjoyed the food? Delhi food?
I loved the food. All the restaurants and the food places, Purani Delhi aur Chandni chowk. Daal Makhni was my favourite. I would say yaar dal makhani arrange kar do yaar. Pakistan mein uska taste woh nahi hai jo aap log spices daalte hain. Miss kar rahi hu main bahut zyaada. I wish main Delhi aaoon bahut jald, Mumbai bhi.
Things turned really bad between India and Pakistan in September last year. Seeing what happened with Fawad khan and Mahira Khan, do you find it a bit sad the way Art got mixed up with war?
Faridoon it’s not about the Art. It’s about humanity. Insaan itna anger leke kyu chal rahe hai? We should try and look ahead. We shouldn’t remain so caught up in the Past! I went to Delhi and I received so much love and affection. No one said anything bad to me, no one displayed any anger. I thought these are such loving people. Even in Pakistan, India ki koi bhi cheeze aati hai na toh hum excited hote hain pata nahi ab kahan maamla kharab hai. I hope sab cheezein theek ho jayen. See I am a loving person. I want a peaceful world. I don’t like fighting and all. Chhodo na yaar Duniya chhoti si hai. Enjoy your life.
Even we have heard so many things about Pakistanis but when I travel abroad to USA, Australia etc., I find them absolutely normal and so warm. The reality is much different from the propaganda.
Isn’t it love that logon ne aapka ek letter mujh tak pahuchaya hai through whatsapp and fans. Its love I think. What do you think? Yeh pyaar hai ki unhone mujhe aapko call karne pe majbur kar diya . Yeh abhi tak kisi journalist se life mein aise baat nahi ki. And I asked about it and maine decide kia ke main unse baat karungi. Aapne mere liye itna accha likha. I really liked it. I loved it. I am over-whelmed. You made my day actually. I just loved it. Normally log karte nahi hain aisa.
I am really glad that you feel this way. As I mentioned in the letter that there is a scene of you in a temple where you are folding your hands. Berozgaar critics yahaan bhi hain aur vahaan bhi. Did you have any apprehensions of criticism from the hardliners?
Even I was expecting may be kuch ho in some scenes but I guess the situations and the story of the film is such that no one noticed anything untoward. The response is amazing. I was apprehensive about the nightie scene but no one has raised any objections. I am just excited that people are praising the film, acting and everything.
What are your views on Zeenat Lakhani writer and Saket Chaudhary (Writer-Director) of Hindi Medium. They have woven a really class film together.
They are so passionate about work. Unka passion toh main words meh explain he nahi kar sakti. There is fire in Saket. So yes they are a very passionate bunch of people.
Pakistanis are generally big fans of Bollywood. What was your tryst with Bollywood and who were the Bollywood actors that you admired?
Irrfan for sure. I like actors like Ranbir Kapoor and Tabu. Beauty mein Madhuri Dixit. Baaki bollywood toh Bachpan se he dekhte aa rahe hain. Yahan bahut attraction hai bollywood ki, Hindustan ki. Main kaafi comfortable thi Irrfan ke saath bhi. Aise nahin laga ki arre bade se superstar jaise hain. He is very down to earth and sweet. So yes he is a nice person, very humble. I had a great time with him. I wish ki haalat better hojayen
Frankly I watch a lot of movies but your performance was something that will always stay in my mind. And would love to see more of you in Bollywood
Inshallah
Junaid Jamshed’s son shares a rare picture of Aamir Zaki
Taimoor Jamshed, son of the late singer-turned preacher and host Junaid Jamshed, took on twitter to share a rare picture of the legend Aamir Zakir alongside his father.
In the picture, Zaki can be seen playing the guitar alongside Junaid and Rohail Hyatt. Zaki had been part of their band, Vital Signs, briefly during 1994.
This picture was tweeted by Salman who gave the credits of the picture to Taimoor, who retweeted the picture on his account. He also expressed his love and adoration for the legend in these words ‘(Aamir Zaki was) one of the greats of our time. His guitar solo in Aitebaar left millions mesmerized’
According to family and friends, Zaki died of heart failure on Friday. He was 49. His brother, Shahid Zaki, said Aamir had been suffering from a prolonged illness. He was laid to rest early Saturday morning at a local graveyard
This Pakistani Celebrity Just Slammed Maryam Nawaz
Prolonged power outages in Pakistan has disturbed the whole nation during the holy month of Ramzan. The situation has come to such a point that people do not get respite even during Sehar and Iftar.
Apparently, one of our Lollywood veterans did not remain silent and dared to complain to Maryam Nawaz about no electric power and the fierce actress is none other than Meera Jee.
It all started when Maryam Nawaz tweeted this:
If ever Pakistan made headway against all odds, be it economy or security, it is & has been under one man …. Nawaz Sharif ?? pic.twitter.com/JjkGScCjJ1
— Maryam Nawaz Sharif (@MaryamNSharif) May 28, 2017
And this is how Meera Jee reacted:
We are fasting, madam. Light kyun nhi arahi? #DHA #Lahore #Phase2 #shame https://t.co/fBtnRTGTqh
— Meera Irtaza (@TheMeeraJee) June 2, 2017
Kudos to the actress for speaking out!
Sanam Saeed – Biography, Age, Marriage, Dramas, Films
Sanam is a popular Pakistani model, actress and singer. Acting and singing are her first love, although she started her career as a model. Sanam was born on 2nd February, 1985.
Age
Sanam is 32 years old.
Marriage
Sanam’s marriage was a grand affair, attended by many celebrities. Sanam Saeed wasn’t too happy about the fact that people were saying that her wedding was a very lavish affair. She said that such news was merely an exaggeration.
Husband
Sanam got married to her childhood friend Farhan Hassan on 2nd January, 2015, who is based in Karachi. Sanam Saeed did not want people discussing her marriage too much and unlike many other celebrities there were few pictures from her wedding functions available on the internet.
Dramas
Daam – 2010
Mera Naseeb – 2011
Mata-e-Jaan Hai Tu – 2012
Talkhiyan – 2012
Zindagi Gulzar Hai – 2012
Dil Mera Dharkan Teri – Telefilm 2013
Kadurat – 2013
Tamanna Ki Tamanna – Telefilm 2013
Ek Kasak Reh Gaye – 2013
Shukk – 2013
Firaaq – 2014
Mr. Shamim – 2015
Diyar-e-Dil – 2015
Dil Banjara – 2016
Theater Plays
Chicago – 2007
Mama Mia – 2009
Carnage – 2009
Grease – 2013
Dhaani – 2013
Contributions To Coke Studio As A Backing Vocalist
Alif Allah (Jugni) – 2010
Aisha – 2010
Chori Chori – 2010
Films
Bachaana – 2016
Mah-e-Meer – 2016
Dobara Phir Se – 2016
Rahm – 2016
Upcoming Projects
Azad – Film
Cake – Film
Social Media Handles
facebook.com/sanamsaeed
twitter.com/sanammodysaeed
https://www.instagram.com/sanammody
Photos
Film Industry Ignored Yet Again
Pakistan film industry is rising from the ashes but it can easily be said that this is because of the sole efforts of the private sector. Our government seems to neglect funding our film industry time and again. Nothing different happened in the Punjab budget this year.
In the recently announced Punjab budget for year 2017-2018, the film industry was neglected as always. Prominent celebrities expressed their anger at this.
The famous director Syed Noor said it was disappointing that the provincial government ignored film industry in the budget. He further said that the authorities should have allocated specific amount for the revival of the cinema in the country.
Veteran actor Ghulam Moinuddin complained that Marriyum Aurangzeb,the Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting had promised to take steps in the betterment of the film industry but alas, these were just words as it turns out.
Shafaq Cheema, another gem of Pakistan media industry, also seemed outraged over this injustice with the film industry. He lamented that this industry always gets fake pledges and vows. He further expressed that if the government pays serious attention on this matter, then the industry can be taken on the top again.
Javed Sheikh had similar grievances that every year the film industry is promised of funds, development, and every year they are disappointed.
Dear Maya Gets A Low Opening, Madiha Imam’s Bollywood Debut Sinks?
Madiha Imam has managed to sink teeth into most of the roles she has done and ‘Dear Maya’ is no different. Her Bollywood debut film Dear Maya hit the theaters on June 1st and received positive reviews from the critics but opened slow at the box office.
Dear Maya got a low opening at the box office India, and managed to grab only Rs. 1.2 crores on Friday. According to Indian trade analysts, the film can perform better at the box office in coming days. However, the fate of Dear Maya is still uncertain.
Dear Maya follows the tale of a lonely woman who gets pranked by two teenagers, who make her believe that she has a secret long lost admirer! It is directed and written by Sunaina Bhatnagar and produced by Sandeep Leyzell starring Manisha Koirala, Madiha Imam and Shreya Chaudhary in the lead roles.
Sarwat Gillani & Fahad Mirza’s Pictures With Their Newborn Is Breaking The Internet!
Sarwat Gillani, the ever so talented actress gave birth to her second son on June 1st. Sarwat Gillani and Fahad Mirza tied the knot in 2014. The couple embraced parenthood for the second time with a baby boy named, Araiz Muhammad Mirza.
“Yes, it’s true. We have been blessed with a baby boy, and named him Araiz Muhammad Mirza,” the new mummy told The Express Tribune. “Rohan, Fahad and I are truly blessed and so looking forward to enjoying this new bundle of joy in the Mirza Clan,” she added.
“We are overwhelmed with the outpouring love since yesterday, from every where, and want to just use this opportunity to thank everyone for their messages, wishes and the warm welcome for Araiz into this world,” an overwhelmed Fahad said.
“One should know when to give in and when to give up. Family must always be the priority,” is Sarwat’s mantra for a happy married life.
Pictures of the couple along with their newborn went viral on social media and we can’t stop gushing over them!
Actors and Actresses who need to show versatility!
Acting is not an easy job and every one cannot become a star. People who get this status work really hard to reach that point. But many times actors start repeating a same formula because bhai ye bikta hai! What they need to understand is a great actor is whose work shows versatility. To become Leonardo di Caprio and Johnny Depp you have to up your game. Following is a list of Actors/Actresses who definitely need to show versatility as people love to see them and would love even more to see them doing different characters.
Humayun Saeed:
Yes Humayun Saeed is one of the biggest stars of our country. He has ruled the hearts of millions and has always managed to stay relevant and in news. But has Humayun ever shown versatility in his whole career. Maybe a few times as in Kaafir and Main hoon Shahid Afridi (this is mentioned because finally Humayun played a mature person; abba of Shehzad sheikh) but most of the times he is just there as a lover boy (though he is NOT a boy) with an intense smoulder on his face and talking to his heroines standing so closely that the poor soul cannot even breathe. It’s high time that Humayun should start doing roles which match his age and (please!) stop playing lady killer all the time. Humayun has his own production house so he must use it to produce some quality roles for himself.
P.S: He is playing villain in the upcoming movie Yalghaar! We as audience hope that he would experiment more.
Javed Sheikh:
He is a veteran of the industry but he has to understand doing similar roles all the time does not go well with the audience even if you are such a senior actor. Playing Ajeeb o Ghareeb and careless father makes his presence monotonous. Be it Wrong number, Jawani Phirr Nahin Aani, Karachi se Lahore and now I guess Mehrunnisa We Lub You he plays a similar role all the time. I think he should do some serious roles and challenge his forte. Plus the audience will love the change too!
Maya Ali:
She has shown the world what she is capable of in Aunn Zara and Shanakht but now a days the lady is just seen crying everywhere on the television screens. She cried during the whole Mann Mayal torture and before the Tsunami could go down she again played a cry baby in Sanam. Being a very young actress she has achieved a lot already but she needs to choose some intelligent roles and get away from the buckets she is filling with tears.
Sajal Ali:
She is also contributing towards the improvement of water shortage problem in Pakistan by crying rivers in each of her drama. Be it Aasmanon pe Likha or Chup Raho the lady is always crying. Sajal has a lot of potential which she showcased when she played Maha in the telefilm Behadd; she was so good that one would actually consider her to be a 13 years old teenager not because of her looks but because of her acting skills. Mohobbat Jaye Bhar Main is also an example where Sajal played her character fabulously. Sajal has to recognize her potential and she should do some negative, comical and definitely stronger roles than playing damsel in distress all the time.
Mikal Zulfiqar:
Mikal obviously has a lot of talent and recently he has picked up some intelligent roles but most of the times he plays a confused guy torn between two women and never able to figure out what to do with dear life as his characters are so innocent that they just couldn’t let any woman down but he does realize who he really loves in the last episode of the drama because although he is a confused guy but boy supports monogamy.
Mahira Khan:
She is a superstar. People love her personality and love every project she does but the fact cannot be denied that she always plays sweet, innocent, bubbly and Mummy aap kya keh rahi hain type roles. As much as she is admired by and influences the audience she should come up with some stronger roles. I think she should seek some inspiration from her contemporaries Saba Qamar and Sanam Saeed. Be it Ho Mann Jahan, Humsafar, Bin Roye and even Raees her roles are almost similar and being the star that she is she should change that.
Fawad Khan:
Many people would like to kill me for this mention but don’t you think Fawad has been doing the young generation Humayun AKA Lover Boy again and again. The difference just lies in the expression where Humayun has THE SMOULDER, Fawad has THE KILLER SMILE. We have seen Fawad’s potential in Khuda Ke Liye and we hope he will floor us with his performance in Maula Jutt and will shake off the extra chocolate of the chocolate hero image he carries.
The list would have included Ahsan Khan too but he broke the sterotypic casting with his famous rendition of Paa Imtiaz in Udaari! Others should take inspiration from him. This is my list of Actors and Actresses who need to show some versatility. Feel free to add more!
Portrayal of Women in Pakistani Dramas
Television has played an important part in influencing our society since its introduction to our homes. These days, despite the cyber revolution, television still manages to influence our society greatly. What we see, we believe and implement. Television is a strong force to inform, educate, spread awareness as well as entertain. It also advocates, whether subtly or forcefully, and it definitely affects audience’s thinking process.
Next to news, dramas are what are watched regularly by our people. These dramas are usually family centric and women always seem to play very critical roles in them. The topic I want to delve in today is how are women portrayed in these serials? Are the story-lines progressive or regressive towards women’s position in a society – in our society?
The answer to that, I believe, is both. In the past few years a lot of television drama serials have come out that have empowered women, put them in the position of power, made them more liberal. However, along-side these attributes, they reinforced patriarchal values too. So, all in all, they denounced orthodoxy yet gave flame to patriarchally, as if they can co-exist.
The messages that they deliver are confusing and contradictory. For example, a working woman is classified as an admirable, independent, strong-willed individual of the society yet she is not accepted as part of the society and is treated like an alien. Similarly, a woman is made known to earn education after a lot of hard work and devotion to the cause and she is even encouraged to do so by the writers, yet if a woman has a job better than her husband, earns more than him, the husband feels insecure and this acts as an obstacle to a happy marriage? Should the girl have bothered to work tirelessly to achieve her education when the career she built out of it becomes a problem in her marital life?
The blame of most of the problems in these dramas falls on the woman’s shoulder. For example, if a couple divorces, it is the woman’s fault in the eyes of the society; that she couldn’t keep her husband happy and content with her. The dramas depict this injustice in glory details, making the girls of our country fear the outcome of a divorce and prefer silence even when they are treated brutally by men.
The portrayal of women in Pakistani television serials is far removed from reality. Whenever a man resorts to adultery, the woman is blamed as the temptress; matrimony is glamourized to the extent that the ultimate goal of a girl’s life is to be married and modernism is a bane rather than a boon. These serials reinforce damaging stereotypes about women and project a highly negative image of women. In almost every serial, the implication is that the woman is to be blamed for whatever is wrong in her own life, or even in the life of her family and people she interacts with or is related to.
Dramas, for reasons unknown to me, try to weave the idea that women are supposed to bear pain. In fact, those who bear pain, compromise more than their share, resort to silence rather than raise a voice, show unlimited amount of patience without knowing if it will do any good, are portrayed as the ultimate idols. Why not show women who know their importance, their value, their rights as the heroes? Women are anything but feeble and weak and it’s time our dramas and our society recognize it, embrace it and extend it.
Another problem that I have with many of today’s serials is that they objectify women. It has become such a norm for our dramas that it is now even presented in the comedic serials! Like, people are actually supposed to laugh at the deterioration of our drama standards. Take ARY’s Bulbulay for example; two men seem to forget everything in their life as soon as they lay eyes on a beautiful girl; as if a woman’s looks are her biggest asset!
The next issue is that these dramas are making it a norm that men shall not take no for an answer. Here is a cliché plotline I am using to support this- a rich, spoilt guy likes a hardworking, self-made girl of middle class upbringing. He is adamant to marry her and despite the girl downright refusing his advances he persists and, twisting his inflexibility into something romantic, the writers make the girl accept him in the end.
How is it that men seem to let go of a well-educated, loving wife in favour of a masoom bhooli bhali puppet of a woman that his family chooses for him? (No, it doesn’t happen right away but the kitten loving, naïve girl sooner or later manages to replace the self-aware, educated girl). What is the message that the writers try to convey? It is good to have education but, a man will only like a woman who does nothing worthwhile with this education? Even after everything, he will still fall for the one who can make gool rotiyan?
It is true that in this modern age, where women and men are considered – or at least, should be- like two wheels of the same cart, Pakistani writers are working in favor of strengthening the characters and roles on women as individuals. However, it seems they find it very hard to let go of stereotyping them at the same time. No doubt these stereotypical images are a result of deeply embedded social practices and interpretation, but I firmly believe that a conscious effort from the production houses and writers needs to be made to rectify this.
As the media is often responsible for shaping our opinions, dramas portraying women as being weak and oppressed can have an adverse influence on the way people think about and treat women in our society. In contrast, if dramas focus on strengthening women and empowering them, this can have a positive impact on society. Women could be inspired to stand up and speak up for themselves, for their own rights and protection.
Humayun Saeed – Biography, Age, Wife, Dramas, Films
Humayun is very popular Pakistani actor and producer who is a co-owner of Six Sigma Entertainment, one of the biggest productions houses in Pakistan. Humayun was born on July 27, 1971.
Age
Humayun is 45 years old.
Wife
Humayun’s wife, Samina Humayun is also a producer who has given the Pakistani viewers some excellent dramas.
Humayun Saeed Wife – 30 Romantic Pictures
Dramas Humayun Has Acted In
Chandni Raatein – 2002
Mehndi – 2003
Riyasit – 2005
Doraha – 2008
Aashti – 2009
Ishq Junoon Dewangi – 2009
Ishq Ki Inteha – 2009
Meri Zaat Zarra-e-Benishan – 2010
Daam – 2010
Uraan – 2010
Omer Dadi Aur Gharwale – 2011
Tum Ho Ke Chup – 2011
Kaafir – 2011
Mohabbat Rooth Jaye Toh – 2011
Ladies Park – 2011
Neeyat – 2011
Dil Lagi – 2016
Bin Roye – 2017
Dramas Produced By Humayun’s Production House
Moorat – 2005
Riyasat – 2005
Manzil – 2006
Makan – 2006
Sarkar Sahab – 2007
Doraha – 2008
Meri Zaat Zara-e-Benishan – 2010
Daam – 2010
Talafi – 2012
Gul-e-Rana – 2016
Films Humayun Has Acted In
Inteha – 1999
No Paisa No Problem – 2000
Mein Ek Din Lot Ke Aao Ga – 2007
Khulay Aasman Ke Neechay – 2008
Jashn – 2009
Mein Hoon Shahid Afridi – 2013
Bin Roye – 2015
Jawani Phir Nahin Aani – 2015
Actor In Law – Guest Appearance (2016)
Films Produced By Humayun’s Production House
Mein Hoon Shahid Afridi
Jawani Phir Nahin Aani
Mein Punjab Nahin Jaoongi
Humayun And Aisha Khan
Humayun and Aisha Khan have worked in many dramas together and they are also good friends. There was a time when the production companies and channels promoting them spread the rumors that these two were a real life couple. They even gave interviews as husband and wife but later on they said it was only a publicity stunt. Later on there were many rumors that both of them were romantically involved but Humayun and Aisha Khan both said that these rumors were false.
Upcoming Projects
Project Ghazi – Film
Mein Punjab Nahin Jaoongi – Film
Yalghaar – Film
Jawani Phir Nahin Aani 2 – Film
Photos
Ramzan Mein Bol ! Liaqat’s best so far!(?)
Amir Liaqat, the man who can surprise you whenever he wants to, leaves no stone unturned in order to come up with better songs for his Ramzan transmission. However,where his songs seemed to have pleased the viewers, at the same time, have disappointed them to some extent in the past.
Lack of innovation , uniqueness and same old tunes made the listeners disinterested.However, after Aslam Ramzan , Mehman Ramzan, Pehchan Ramzan and Iman Ramzan, Ramzan Mein Bol has made its mark. From the song lyrics to the video concept and execution, everything seems better than before.
With a bigger change in his transmission style, Liaqat has once again surprised us all, specially with the Ramzan song.This time around, it is unique, it is innovative. It is Ramzan Mein Bol!
https://youtu.be/kYrYR5vhpHc
What We Miss About Ramzan:
The Father of Humanity:
The man who spent his whole life serving the nation. Edhi Sahab, the father of humanity left us a year ago and it’s really hard to believe that he will no longer be with us but what he has done for the nation shall remain forever. His efforts and deeds for humanity shall never be forgotten and will be guarded further on.
Qaseeda Burda shareef :
Momina Mustehsan comes up with yet another version of Qaseeda Burda Sharif and earns a fair amount of appreciation but nothing can replace the beauty of qaseeda burda shareef by Qari Khushi Muhammad. The beauty of children holding candles, the magic of the melodious voice, the soothing soft music had the charm of its own which somehow remains missing today.
Bhar Do jholi Meri Ya Elahi (the legendry voice):
The voice we miss the most, the voice with dazzling beauty, the voice of Amjad Sabri. Our sehri and aftari were spent listening to his qawalis and naat. His tragic and sudden death had us all shocked. Bhar do jholi, the most famous qawali would remind us of the melodious voice of Amjad Sabri.
Junaid Jamshed:
The man famous for so many reasons. From “dill dill Pakistan” to “Elahi teri chaukhat pe”, the journey has been tremendously arduous, with the road filled with hurdles. Junaid Jamshed’s life has been an epitome of success and modesty. The singer-turned-scholar won the hearts of many with his magical voice and his knowledge. His tragic demise in a plane crash is something we just cannot get over and Shan-e Ramzan transmission will never be the same without him, I daresay.
The times when there were no Ramzan transmissions at all:
The times when there were no private jets flying around (be it in your dreams or for REAL), no Qmobile ki bikes and Firdous ki lawn. There were more prayers, more peace and more Ramzan-feels. With no transmission trying to gain more TRP, our fasting was way more peaceful than it is today.
The Baraat Series:
From Azher Ki Ayegi Baraat to Annie Ki Ayegi Baraat , the most awaited Baraats would leave us glued to our Televisions. Starting from the 1st of Ramzan and ending after/on Eid ul Fitar, the sitcom written by Vasay Chaudhry, would have us all anxiously waiting for it but it came to an end after the last season “Annie Ki Ayegi Baraat. This has left the fans wanting more, quite disappointed.
The Endless wait for moon-sighting announcement By Mufti Sahab:
Agree or not but we all miss the times when we would spend hours before the TV in order to hear Mufti Muneeb’s announcement regarding moon-sighting. The moments of curiosity were priceless. Although we find it highly convenient that now the announcements are made beforehand on news channels, we somehow also miss those moments of curiosity.
Ramzan will never be the same without all those we lost and WITH what we have. It remains a sad fact that those who are gone took a lot with them and those who remain have nothing to offer…
Sun Yaara Episodes 1-22 Overview – One word: Wah!
Sigh. Dair aaye par durust aye. Sums up my sentiments in a nutshell about having delayed watching this drama earlier. A Six Sigma Plus production, directed by Danish Nawaz and written by Asiya Mirza, Sun Yaara has been on air weekly on ARY Digital for a while now. Twenty two weeks (episodes) to be precise. Having seen Junaid Khan last act in Unsunni (shudder) and not being a fan of Hira Mani because, well just because, I was not tempted to watch the drama until I came across the OST and the whole OST video was such a treat to watch and listen to that curiosity got the better of me and I tuned in.
Sun Yaara is the story of a family, wait two families, three, four, haye okay let me backtrack. One at a time. We are introduced first to Lalarukh (Zernish Khan) and her family. Nida Mumtaz plays the role of a mother who has three adult children, Talal (Junaid Khan), Lalarukh aka Laali and Khurram (Asim Mahmood). She apparently also had another daughter who died and whose daughter Hina (Minaal Khan) she has raised.
Lalarukh is engaged to be married to Saif (Faris Shafi) and it is near her wedding that we are introduced to Nida’s sister (Samina Ahmed) and her family which comprises her son (Kaiser Khan Nizamani) and granddaughter Roshanay aka Roshni (Hira Mani). Roshni and her grandmother fly in from Islamabad to attend the wedding and that is when Roshni and Talal interact. Since we’re discussing families, a little on Saif’s also – he lives with his mother (Ismat Iqbal) and two sisters Saima (Laila Wasti) and Tania (Ghana Ali).
Okay so now that kaun kis ka bhai, biwi, devar, bhabhi is out of the way, the story covers various tracks and the best part about all this is that no one track bored me. There’s Laali and Saif, Roshni and Talal, Khurram and his jokes, Tania and Talal, etc. Laali marries Saif and due to a huge blowup created by Tania, Saif divorces her. Talal feels guilty and feels that to make Laali’s life full of happiness again is his responsibility. Enter Mustafa (Hasan Niazi) who is an old friend of Talal’s and who has harbored feelings for Laali for a long time. Laali’s son Ayaan takes a liking to ‘Uncle’ too and realising that Mustafa’s intentions are good, Talal gives him his blessing and bullies a very reluctant Laali into marrying Mustafa.
Talal’s own love life is a bit more colorful than his own brisk self. Although his heart is seemingly in the right place, his curt and stony faced persona does not help him much. I felt it was quite obvious that he and Roshni had developed feelings for each other, yet he agrees to marry Roshni only if the rest of the family agrees to any of the decisions he makes in the near future. When pressurizing Laali to marry Mustafa, Roshni overhears the conversation and feels used.
I know. No earth shattering, gasp worthy (is that a word?) scenarios painted here. Which brings to me why this drama is such a treat to watch despite no extraordinary storyline. Well firstly because I seem to take a liking for such dramas. Some dramas just seem to click with me and I enjoy watching them for reasons I can not really pinpoint but Sun Yaara has more going for it than just that feeling.
The direction. The opening scene of the episode when Roshni is dancing/jumping/playing (?) in the rain and the coordination of Talal and Roshni’s steps in that scene at Laali’s wedding just leave such a nice feeling with you. Dramatic yes, but this is a drama and I also loved the wedding function scenes, the music playing in the background, the decoration and lights and also little touches here and there which really lend a very realistic feel to the whole drama such as when Laali stops and bends down to meet Bee Jaan (Mustafa’s mother played by Durdana Butt) at her wedding. I know I often write reviews and normally for me it is the story and the acting that stand out but I can not help being impressed by the direction in this drama too and hats off to Danish Nawaz for doing it so well.
I also loved how each character was given enough screen time that kept my interest alive but also helped create a description of sorts of each character’s personality. You know how when you read a book and if you were to describe in a few sentences each character’s personality and traits – that is how I feel after watching Sun Yaara. And I suppose what really stayed with me was the absence of the completely black or white characters. Talal is gruff, brisk and seemingly almost cold, yet he cares deeply about the people who are close to him but words do not seem to be his best friend when he opens his mouth. Roshni is the almost meek, graceful cousin who has caught Talal’s attention. Saif is your spineless, weak man who fell in love but was not able to take a stand for the woman he thought he loved. Tania, who in her desperation wreaked havoc in Saif and Laali’s life, who I should hate more than Saif, yet I do not for although she went overboard, yet her sense of regret and wanting to make things right for Saif and Laali before it all blew up in their face made me hate her a bit less. Khurram is the carefree ‘joker’ of the clan yet can be expected to be sensible and serious when the situation demands it. Hina, the well loved niece and grandchild who has been raised with so much love and knows it well. Mustafa, sigh, the man who loved Laali all these years and now wants nothing more to make her happy. And Laali, the woman who was wronged yet thankfully has not resigned herself to a life of tears and self pity.
I wondered what it was about Talal and Roshni’s story that seemed to strike a chord. Their personalities to be exact. Typical movie stuff? Nah. I even stopped and likened it to myself and my husband haha, except I am not as meek and graceful as Roshni and my poor husband, although not very vocal emotionally is definitely not as brisk as Talal and then it hit me. All those novels I used to read and devour in a single night (before marriage, kids and cooking took over my life) came back to me. The hero who falls for the heroine gradually, catching her doing adorable things (when Roshni was picking flowers for Laali, dancing in the rain, standing near the door looking out apparently lost in thought), yet unable to express how much she means to him. Haye. LOL.
And then the acting. What can I say. I saw Zarnish in a play on ARY earlier. The name slips my mind but it was a story of two sisters, the other sister played by Sonia Hussain and I liked her acting then and even though I ditched Sehra Main Safar halfway I liked her in that drama too. She has a particular way of talking which is typical in each drama but it goes with her character here so no complaints. Junaid Khan has not impressed me much and especially after Unsunni I did not watch any of his dramas but I have to say as Talal he has done a very decent job. I keep hearing how Hira Mani is an amazing actress and after watching her in this drama, I can not disagree. Asim Mahmood is another pleasant surprise and lends humor in just about the right dose. Each actor and actress fits well into his or her own character.
And then obviously the OST. I was on the verge of writing an article recently about how various OSTs have made me tune into dramas that I was not planning to watch in the first place such as Be Inteha, Khaali Haath and now Sun Yaara. Sung by Junaid Khan himself and Damiya Farooq, it is definitely a treat to listen to. Not one to focus on words, rather on the sound of the music itself (I know, I lack zauq) I found myself listening to it more than a few times and welcomed the use of it in the drama aplenty too.
So, yes. I definitely recommend Sun Yaara for a decent watch which is not so heavy that one is wiping away tears, yet enough emotion to pull at your heartstrings (mine are quite elastic anyway). A few laughs, romance which does not border on inappropriate, cringe worthy or typical lines and scenes. Ah, except the new favorite of when the lady in question walks away and the man in her life always manages to grasp her hand just as she is walking away. I wonder how that works. If I did that, I would probably either look like I am on a one man tag team or be handed an empty coffee cup by my husband to take to the kitchen, sigh. Yes, a few, well not glitches really but annoying things such as how Tania was unconvincingly unable to get to her brother and tell him the truth before the divorce, Laali’s a bit too angry (why?) response when Mustafa proposed to her, Roshni conveniently overhearing the conversation between Laali and Talal, etc do stand out but then I guess without these situations the story could not move forward so I suppose, let it be.
So despite Roshni’s anger and sudden tantrums, it appears that she will have to go ahead with her rukhsati and it seems like Saif is on a mission to turn Laali’s life upside down once again. I am assuming a predictable end but still enjoying waiting for it to unfold. How many of you have been watching Sun Yaara and what do you think of it? Would love to hear your thoughts. And for anyone reading this, Ramadan Mubarak :)
Kunwal Javid
P.S. Not looking for a religious viewpoint on this, but asking out of sheer curiosity. I haven’t been to Pakistan in a decade now and attended limited nikkahs here (which were mostly segregated) – so a bit curious about the nikkah scene between Talal and Roshni. The way they sat facing each other with a thin transparent screen in between. I saw the same thing in Be Inteha. I thought it was a very interesting concept and actually quite beautiful but humor me please – is this a drama/filmy thing or has anyone seen this at an actual wedding too? Thanks :)