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Ishq Parast- Episode 5-7

Maryam

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April 2, 2015

Dekho mujhay, tumharay saamnay khara hun, bilkul akela. Bechara tou mein hun. Mein bhool gaya tha kay jab meray maa baap meray na hosakay tou mera dost aur meri muhabbat kis tarah hogi. Before saying anything else about the latest turn of events, I must acknowledge that Ahmed Ali has nailed it! Since I have only seen him playing the junooni guy, I can’t tell if he’s versatile but when it comes to Hamza-like roles, he knows how to pull it off big time! With Dua’s marriage to Zohaib, Hamza’s character has taken a dark turn but to be very honest, the best thing about this play has been the fact that I can feel for all the leads: Hamza, Dua and of course, Zohaib.
The circumstances in which Dua was, I feel that she had no other option but to succumb to her parents’ pressure but I would have to say that the events leading to Dua & Zohaib’s marriage have been unrealistic and lame beyond belief. First things first- Dua and Hamza’s communication gap has been the biggest loophole for me. Look, we all know that Dua’s mobile had been confiscated but if Dua had half the brains I was hoping she had, it would have dawned on her kay meray ghar mein ek adad landline bhi hai! Instead of searching for her mobile in the middle of the night, she could’ve called Hamza to let him know about the horrible turn of events. Moreover, Dua is considerably modern but she doesn’t have a computer? She doesn’t have access to the internet? I refuse to buy that! An e-mail to Hamza could’ve saved the day because he was more than willing to fly back to Karachi- all he needed was a signal from Dua! But khair, a few loopholes here and there have actually led to Dua and Zohaib’s marriage and there’s nothing we can do about it.

And I can’t even begin to describe how dramaybaaz Dua’s parents are! I mean, I can’t believe I actually fell for the angina ka attack story! Pasha resorted to the only thing parents in our plays go for when they want their children to accept their decisions- emotional blackmailing! The dialogues delivered by Dua, Khadija (Dua’s mom) and Pasha were simply pathetic and the fact that Pasha could stoop so low to force his daughter into marriage to someone of his choice was revolting. I think Dua remained persistent and strong for as long as she could and even though the lack of communication bit is difficult to relate to, I definitely don’t blame her for doing what her parents wanted her to do- she didn’t have a choice.

I don’t doubt Asad’s intentions one bit but I think it was extremely stupid of him to keep Hamza totally oblivious of the fact that Dua’s parents are pressurizing her to marry someone else because even though he’d been unable to contact Dua, he was very well-aware of the fact that Dua is worried about a certain proposal so he should’ve taken Hamza into confidence. Hamza feels betrayed by the two people he trusted the most: Dua and Asad. Muhabbat dagha derahi thi tou tu dosti ka bharam tou rakh sakta tha! Hamza’s reaction may seem very harsh and unfair because he has labeled Dua as, ‘bewafa’, despite knowing her for all these years but considering what Hamza’s been through and the sort of family background he comes from, it’s only natural for him to react this way- it’s revenge on his mind! On a side note, I really like the supporting characters, i.e. Hamza and Dua’s friends because they’ve always been very sincere to the duo. I liked the way Dua’s friend tried to make Hamza view things from Dua’s perspective and it was nice to see Asad stopping Hamza from creating a scene at Dua’s house. I love to see genuine friends on screen :)

Mein nay uss ka waada zaroor tora hai lekin usay bhulaya nahe hai. Dua is Zohaib’s wife but for now, she is definitely not ready to let go of her past. On their wedding night, Dua chooses to be honest with Zohaib and the latter accepts her without further questions. Bus yehi kharaabi hai mujh mein kay main kisi ka dil nahe tor sakta. If Syed Jibran wishes to shed off Numair’s negative image, he is doing a perfect job because Zohaib is a true gentleman- too good to be true! He willing to give Dua the time and space she needs. I am soo excited to see how their relationship takes a sweet turn and whenever that happens, I’d give the whole credit to Zohaib :) I don’t know if it’s just me but for a girl suffering a major heartbreak, Dua looked strangely normal at the breakfast table the very next day. It’s refreshing to see a sister in law who wants to form an open & friendly relationship with her bhabi and to my pleasant surprise, Arsala and Dua are getting along very well.

Hey, call it deja vu or what, I saw Jibran in another ARY play, ‘Woh Ishq Tha Shayad’ and there again, the girl he gets married to confesses her love for someone else and cries while narrating her dukhi love story ;P

To be honest, the whole honeymoon scenario is full of flaws. As far as I can recall, Arsala wanted Zohaib and Dua to fly abroad for honeymoon but seems like that’s not the case anymore. Since it’s not a significant detail, I am willing to ignore that :P. Then there was this irritatingly chatty driver who went on an on about his honeymoon. And lastly, I get it, Hamza is stalking Dua but if you ask me, his sudden entry could have been a whole lot more natural & realistic, I mean he literally appeared out of nowhere!

As you guys must have guessed, I was rooting for Hamza all along and I sympathize with him too, however, Hamza has always been a fervent lover- he’s impulsive, over possessive and short-tempered and these traits don’t exactly make someone a good husband. While there’s no doubt that Hamza truly loved Dua, I think Zohaib makes a much better husband because he is definitely a better individual with a balanced personality- he is caring, compassionate & understanding so as sad as I am feeling for Hamza, I guess fate did have something better in store for Dua.

The pace of the show is simply perfect. I am enjoying the steady progress and all the actors are doing a great job but I expected Armeena Khan to perform better in the last couple of episodes because sometimes her expressions fail to hit the mark which is strange as I have never had a problem with her acting before now. I really like her wardrobe and she looked beautiful on the wedding day. Jibran & Armeena share nice on-screen chemistry and I want to know how things turn out for them. Ahmed Ali has raised the bar high and a few days ago I saw him in film Ho Mann Jahan’s trailer which goes to show that he has a successful career ahead of him.

I am so sorry for the late review, friends! What do you think of the latest developments? Share your thoughts with us!

Maryam Mehdi

Khuda Dekh Raha Hai – Episode 07!

Zahra Mirza

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April 2, 2015

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I am so glad with the pace of this drama because all the episodes have been engaging & very interesting. I like how smoothly they are progressing the story & give us something new every single time. I like this drama for the fact that it’s very different from what we get to see on our screens usually which makes it a good watch.

To be honest, I hate Moeez & even Khalida for tricking Zoya into getting married to Adnan. I really thought this time Khalida will do justice to Zoya as well because she allowed Moeez to be with Sanam but sadly, it was Moeez who has his mother wrapped around his finger that’s why he knew exactly what to say & how to say it in order to convince Khalida that Adnan was a better option. Moeez is actually a spineless person who dreads losing Sanam just because she threatened to do so; therefore he thought it was his duty to follow her instructions & fulfil her wishes, which is why he sacrificed Zoya’s happiness over his wife-to-be’s. It was actually sad to see Moeez bringing up Junaid’s past again & again just because he knew Khalida will succumb to the tactic.

Even though I was sure about what Khalida used to do in the name of religion wasn’t right but she proved it this time that for her, it’s only her ego that matters the most & she is so blinded by the urge to save herself from humiliation that she chose to lie to her husband & her daughter to risk her future. Khalida thinks she can lie using ‘istakhara’ as an excuse just because she doesn’t want people to associate her name with a former musician. Yes, we saw how hard it was for Khalida to do that & how restless she was after she lied but the point is that she did & that’s all that matters, which makes her an unrespectable person.

I loved Akhtar’s approach on this. He knows how hard this must be on Zoya because of which he decides he will do an istakhara himself for her because he already feels something isn’t right & for all the obvious reasons because he himself believes that what Khalida says & does isn’t right & authentic. I hated seeing Zoya surrendering in front of Khalida because she trusts her mother more than anything & who wouldn’t do that? Zoya can never ever imagine that what her mother has told her actually is for her own benefit. It’s actually very sad that just because Khalida sides with Moeez more, she is ready to sacrifice her daughter in order to make him happy & Zoya can’t see that.

I am glad that for a change they have found a girl as Zoya’s friend who is good at acting because it’s like a norm in so many dramas that those girls who are chosen to play the roles of ‘friends’ happen to be talent & acting-free but I am glad Zoya’s friend is a decent addition to the cast of this drama. I liked how she understood what Khalida did but obviously Zoya cannot even think about doubting her mother as she can’t imagine Khalida would do something of that sort to her own flesh & blood. Zoya can’t imagine that Khalida can be so mean to ruin Zoya’s life just because of her own stubbornness & ego.

I feel Sajjal Ali acted really well in this particular episode. She actually portrayed how it feels to be heartbroken but smile in front of others just to make them happy. She is ready to let Khalida know that she’s happy with her decision & has agreed to it without any doubts & I feel this will mark the doom of Khalida because she lied to her own daughter. Share your thoughts on this episode please.

Keep Supporting,
Cheers,
Zahra Mirza.

Karachi Fashion Week – Day 2

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April 2, 2015

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Karachi Fashion Week is currently being held in Karachi. Here are few clicks of Day 2 from this colorful event

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The ‘Other’ Side Of Our TV Industry

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April 2, 2015

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Commercialism attracts everyone. Glittery dresses, popular actors, romantic stories with a ‘twist’, couples separating and re-uniting, sisters rivalry, dukhyari khwateen, revenge drams.. These are the stories that we often see on our tv screens mostly and are loved by all.

But there is another section of audience who prefer something different. Just like Bollywood industry is divided into sections like art and commercial cinema, similarly we have also had some ‘arty’ serials that do not get their due recognition in terms of ratings. But kudos to those writers for still trying and not falling prey of commercialism.

Here are some of the ‘hatke’ serials that have hit our screen in recent past.

Talkhiyan:

Starring Sanam Saeed, Hina Bayat Khan, Hassan Niazi, Shamim Hilali, Mehak Khan and others. It is inspired by Indian author Arundhati Roy’s 1997 novel The God of Small Things, which is a story of fraternal twins whose childhood experiences have defined how they should love others. Written by Bee Gul and directed by Khalid Ahmad. The story, the characterization and the direction is very different from what we see on our TV screens regularly. The drama is presented by Zoya (Mehak), who narrates the tale of her mother Bibi (played by Sanam), who has suffered and been abused. In a role different from her usually characters, Hina Bayat plays Appu, Zoya’s angry aunt. All the actors perform to the best of their ability.

Ullu Baraye Farokht Nahi:

This one has a stellar cast which includes Saba Qamar, Noman Ejaz, Irsa Ghazal, Noman Masood, Yumna Zaidi and Soahil Ahmad. Written by Amna Mufti and directed by Kashif Nisar. It is based on the novel of same name written by same writer. With such a talented cast you expected nothing but a masterpiece and it does not disappoint the viewers. Set in a village, the story revolves around the families of two landowning brothers, Mian Yacoob (older) and Mianji (younger), who are estranged. Their children are married as Vatta Satta (exchange marriage).

Pehchan:

Another masterpiece by the team of talkhiyan. This one had Iffet Umer, Alishba Yousuf, Sohail Sameer, Anita camphore and others. The story is about individuals finding their ‘pehchan’ (identity). It is the journey of Laila (Alishba Yousuf) who comes face to face to bitter reality of life after marriage & Kukoo (Iffet Umer) who needs to find her real identity and what she wants from life. The serial is directed brilliantly and all the actors did a fab job. The serial was shot in outskirts of Islamabad and the scenic beauty was captured brilliantly plus the background music was melodious.

Mohabbat Jaye Bhar Mein:

Okay, this drama does not exactly fall in ‘arty’ category but it had a different story. The only problem I had with this one was that it was too bold for family audience. The cast included Resham, Hina Dilpazir, Adnan Siddique, Sajjal Ali, Minaal Khan, Imran Aslam and others. The story was about different people, belonging to lower middle class, living in a chawl in Karachi. Adnan Siddique and Hina Dilpazir efforlessly played the role of parents to 7 childer (including Sajjal and Minaal) and 8th one on the way ;). Resham plays Shagufta who lives with her mother and brother (both not normal). The serial depicts bitter realities of life of people living in such areas. There is plenty of humor in this serial hence it does not get boring to watch. Sajjal Ali, Minaal Khan, Imran Aslam and Resham perfectly fits into their character and perform will full conviction. The OST by Shibani Kashyap, is very much apt for the serial.

Laa:

Written by playwright and poet Sarmad Sehbai, and directed by Farooq Rind and produced by Momina Duraid. It stars Meekal Zulfiqar, Sadia Khan and Sabreen Hisbani in lead roles. Story revolves around Danyal Malik (Meekal Zulfiqar), a rich and humble person who has bet with his friends that he would make Naina syed (sadia khan) fall in love with him, while her stay at Daniyal’s house with her family. The story then takes a turns when Daniyal’s came to know about his past and the two part ways to find eternal peace. It was a 13 episode serial. Certain audience had mixed feeling about the ending episodes since they thought it wasn’t tackled properly.

This is it from my side, you all can add more serials which do not fall in ‘commercial’ category. Some of the content has been taken from Wikipedia.

P.S This is my first article on this website. Comments (postive or negative) are whole heartedly welcome.:)

Usman

Alvida – Episode 8

Fatima Awan

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April 1, 2015

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The “zabardast kisam ki ghalt fehmi” turned into an undeniable reality in tonight’s episode. I felt a bit rushed while watching the first half of the episode and the way Haadi was pushed into getting married to Farisa was somewhat unconvincing. Haadi’s mother kept on believing Farisa even though Haadi’s father was continuously trying very hard to knock some sense into her. Oh well! The marriage was bound to happen but I was hoping that it would be done in a slightly more realistic manner. A man like Haadi won’t get married to someone he does not even like only to please his mother and relatives. If Farisa somehow managed to convince Haadi a little even that he “needed” her in his life it would have been far more plausible.

The best part of this episode had to be Haya’s return. Haya’s meeting with Kaukab was really well done and the way Haya reacted to Haadi’s wedding was spot-on too. I was hoping that Haya would mention that she talked to Farisa after Aroosa’s death but she “forgot” to mention it to her that Aroosa had died. I am sure we will be watching many more confrontations between Haya and Farisa in the upcoming episodes and hopefully Haadi will be able figure out that Farisa did not sacrifice anything for him and Saadi but she did everything because she wanted a better future. Farisa got what she wanted and Haya is no match for her. Farisa is conniving and selfish but Haya is straight forward and honest. When Haadi questioned Farisa about the call she made to Rawalpindi his expressions clearly stated that he did not trust what Farisa was saying. The only reason Haadi walked out of the room at that time was because he did not want to create a scene and not because he believed the explanation Farisa gave him. Imran Abbas’ acting was absolutely flawless in tonight’s episode. The expressions on his face when he saw Haya and when he confronted Farisa said more than any words could. Imran Abbas has definitely brought out the best in Haadi character which is sensible and mature therefore I am finding it very hard to digest the fact that Haadi let his mother push him into tying the knot.

Ramis and Haya have turned from colleagues to friends in these five months. Ramis continued to remind Haya that she was much more to him than just a friend and the way Haya kept on telling him to keep his feelings locked up was shown flawlessly. Sanam Jung’s body language, expressions and dialogue delivery were picture perfect in tonight’s episode. All of her expressions were very natural and spontaneous. Ramis and Haya’s scenes were very nicely written, directed and acted out. Zahid Ahmed and Sanam Jung have a great on screen chemistry and I am definitely looking forward to finding out how the relationship between their characters develops.

I am sure after watching this latest installment everyone hates Farisa! The way she plotted and lied to have her way without ever thinking about the consequences showed that she can do anything to get what she wants even if it means breaking someone’s heart. Farisa is greedy and self-centered without a doubt but another characteristic of her personality that stands out for me more than any other is her immaturity and ignorance. How can she possibly think that forcefully entering someone’s life will guarantee happiness? People like Farisa think that they can manipulate their way into everything but they do not stop for a second to think what will become of their life and future when the manipulation doesn’t work and when people start seeing them for who they are! In my opinion Farisa needs a reality check and I am quite sure that we will see her regretting everything she did at some point. Sara Khan is very well-suited for this role; she has portrayed Farisa’s confidence in herself and her tactics faultlessly. I definitely do not agree with the way Haadi’s mother sealed his fate tonight but I absolutely love the way Lubna Aslam manages to nail every single character given to her till date. Mahmood Aslam was also brilliant as usual, his acting and character both are commendable but he needs to tone down on the make-up.

Alvida has its flaws especially when it comes to the narrative but it always gives you something to look forward to. It is free of clichés till now and the story is no longer predictable either. There is no zalim samaj and it doesn’t have those done to death dialogues which we hear in our dramas all the time which is definitely a plus.

Do share your thoughts about this episode, I will be looking forward to your feedback:)

Fatima Awan

Karachi Fashion Week – Day 1

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Karachi Fashion Week is currently being held in Karachi. Here are few clicks from this colorful event.

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Beware It Is April Fool’s Day!

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April 1, 2015

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This warning is for those people especially who use facebook because different drama and showbiz pages have been seen posting fake news of celebrity weddings and that of Fawad Khan signing a Hollywood project and also news of all sorts that is no doubt shocking but false! There was a time when April Fool’s day pranks were restricted to friends and family alone but now we see the social media also “celebrating” April Fool’s day by posting fake news about celebrities!

Don’t fall for these pranks…don’t be fooled!

Saba Qamar’s Latest Pictures

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April 1, 2015

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Saba Qamar is not just a very talented actress but also a very confident person with a very positive outlook towards life. Saba Qamar has proved herself as a host, model, actor and even a dancer but her best time is with her family and her friends. Saba Qamar has many friends in the entertainment industry but nowadays the person she appears to be spending more time is Ahsan Khan.

Here are some of the latest pictures of the beautiful actress:

Mawra Hocane, praised by Ranbir Kapoor

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April 1, 2015

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Mawra Hussain in in Mumbai, India these days. As per press reports she is in discussion on the offer of a film.

Now Mawra has posted this video on the official facebook page, where Indian artist Ranbir Kapoor has praised her with the hope to meet her soon in Mumbai.

https://vimeo.com/123793421

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Mawra’s “International Love” Records A Message For Her

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April 1, 2015

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Mawra’s “International Love” Records A Message For Her

Anyone who follows Mawra on Twitter would know who her “International Love” is. Mawra is a huge fan of Ranbir Kapoor and she refers to him as her “International Love”. Until now we did not know that Ranbir was aware of Mawra’s feelings for him but now that Mawra is in India Ranbir has recorded a special message for her in which he says that Mawra is extremely talented and he hopes that he will meet her very soon. This is like a dream come true for the Pakistani actress because she always expressed her desire to meet her favorite actor who she loves. In an interview recently when Mawra was asked what makes Ranbir so special she said, “Initially it was a celebrity crush but then we discovered we share the same birthday, knowing that has made him even more special to me”.

It looks like Mawra is getting ready to take part in her first Bollywood venture because she is in India and she is taking dance lessons.

Mawra will be seen in Geo’s upcoming drama serial Maryam opposite Faysal Qureshi.

Hamza Ali Abbasi resigns as the Secretary Culture of PTI

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Hamza Ali Abbasi resigns as the Secretary Culture of PTI

Hamza Ali Abbasi has always been in the news for his opinions on different things especially on item numbers. He has lately been criticized for not following his own opinions and being called a “hypocrite” by some people. The first teaser for his movie “Jawwani Phir Nahi Aani” was released today and it shows girls being exposed and Hamza Ali Abbasi is also dancing with girls in bikini in one part of the movie. Here is what he had to say about that scene:

Hamza Ali Abbasi was recently appinted as the Secrety Culture of PTI but according to his recent status on his Facebook page, he has resigned as the Secrety Culture of PTI. Here is the status he posted:

Note: I am just presenting facts here. None of these are my opinion.

I wish Hamza Ali Abbasi best of luck for the future!

Best regards,

Alia Khan

Diyar-e-Dil – Episode 03!

Zahra Mirza

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March 31, 2015

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Awww it was such a beautiful episode, it was more like a roller-coaster ride of bitter sweet moments & emotions because every single scene forced me to change what I was feeling for every character. I must say, this episode was an absolute treat to watch & it wasn’t only well directed, but was very very well written well because it showed two different situations & circumstances with a perfect balance.

Before saying anything, I must say the star of this episode for me was Agha Jaan. I don’t think I have enough words to praise Abid Ali for portraying the feelings & emotions of a father to perfection. Whether it was an exchange of glance between him & Suhaib at the mention of Laila’s name or it was a humble order yet stern reminder to Arjumand about who she was & what was expected from her, Agha Jaan showcased the shades his personality has with so much ease. His family members might think that what they feel is hidden from Agha Jaan but he exactly knows what’s transpiring in his home, which is why just when Suhaib & Laila made a journey together, he subliminally hinted about their proposal in front of Feroz & that is why he exactly knew why Laila didn’t show up for lunch because he keeps himself aware of what is happening around him. Just when Agha Jaan met Arjumand, I really felt he might sympathize with her or give her a chance to voice her frustrations out but he didn’t let that happen because for him, his verdict is everything & it should be followed no matter what. Instead of directly conversing with Arjumand, he first spoke to Yasmeen about how she should take care of the ‘bride-to-be’ as he knew this was exactly what he had to say to make Arjumand stop. I must say the scene where he was engrossed in his thoughts till he walks down to supervise the Nikkah of Suhaib & Arjumand was directed brilliantly. Agha Jaan actually showed what it feels like to be a defeated father because just when he was thinking what could’ve been if only Behroz hadn’t left, he gathered himself & faced the harsh reality that Behroz was never going to come back & has left for good. The transition from a hopeful father to the one who was hurt was portrayed by Abid Ali brilliantly & his minute expressions were a treat to watch. Agha Jaan might say that Behroz’s departure doesn’t bother him; he himself knows that his words don’t actually back his expressions.

I felt a lot for Arjumand as well because even though Behroz’s rejection was hard on her, what’s harder was getting married to Suhaib because she feels nothing for him & has always thought of him as her fiancé’s younger brother & nothing else. It was sad that she didn’t even get the chance to absorb what has happened & was forced into marrying her cousin out of her will. The parting scene of Laila & Suhaib was done well too. Laila accepted the fate’s decision gracefully & without making it difficult for Suhaib, she decided to part with him on a good note because she already knew how hard this must’ve been for Suhaib as well, so she didn’t want to burden him more & like a true friend, she felt it was her duty to set him free from any such guilt he might feel in regards to her.

To be honest, I really don’t think Tajjamul needed to be so hard on Ruhina. Yes, she loves Behroz, Behroz loves her & they both made a decision of standing by each other but just because Tajjamul had some preconceived notions about Behroz, he didn’t look past them to see how sincere Behroz was. Being her elder brother Tajjamul should’ve understood that in the initial stages of her marital life, Ruhina would need his moral support but he cut ties with her on a baseless reason that just because she decided to get married to the person she loves, she won’t be entertained in his house anymore. To be honest, as much as I feel that Behroz wasn’t at fault for taking a stand for himself, what actually was happening back in his home made me dislike him because he knew that everyone will have to face the consequences. He made his journey without even thinking for a second that one single decision of his will ruin everyone’s life & this is exactly what happened. If I ignore what Agha Jaan, Suhaib & Arjumand are going through, I really feel Behroz didn’t make a mistake & he isn’t at fault but if I look at their suffering & if I see how heart-broken they all are, I really feel Behroz is guilty & this is what I loved about this episode that you really don’t feel a certain sort of emotion for any character, you actually get to ‘understand’ them & their situations which makes this drama a perfect package & a perfect journey in its own unique way.

I must say the episode ended at such a sweet note where Behroz & Ruhina not only promised to stand by each other through thick & thin, they actually started putting things into perspective because they knew, it was now the time for them to actually prove themselves. The very first confessions Behroz made when he gets to be with Ruhina were very sweet & heart-warming. He wants nothing but the best for his wife & now when she is with him, he will make sure to reciprocate everything he can because Ruhina decided to be with him in the darkest period of his life & she deserves all the happiness.

So, this is it from my side. I must this drama is getting better & better by each passing episode & the exact same thing can be said about their acting too. I loved the way Hareem Farooq acted this time around as she was able to convey the feelings of Arjumand aptly. Ali Rehman portrayed the feelings of a heart-broken but submissive son perfectly too. Sanam Saeed has been effortless in her acting right from the beginning & so has been Mikaal Zulfikar but but but, Abid Ali takes the crown this time & for all the obvious & right reasons & oh I must say I love the way they use the song ‘yaar-e-man’ at a perfect timing, it really completes the scene every single time. The preview suggested that Arjumand will somehow accept Suhaib as her husband & will want more from this relation, I can’t wait to see how things’ll unfold between them & with Behroz’s return with Ruhina, I’m sure we’re going to be in for some more drama. Can’t wait already. :) Share your thoughts on this episode of Diyar-e-Dil please & let me know how much did you enjoy watching it. :)

Keep Supporting,
Cheers,
Zahra Mirza.

Paiwand (پیوند) coming soon on ARY Digital

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March 31, 2015

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Paiwand (پیوند) coming soon on ARY Digital

Paiwand (پیوند) is an upcoming drama on ARY Digital.

Cast: Sana Javed, Gohar Rasheed, Ahmad Ali and others
Director: Mohsin Mirza
Producer: Fahad Mustafa & Dr. Ali Kazmi
Big Bang Entertainment

https://vimeo.com/123744575

https://vimeo.com/123744652

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Gurya Raani (گڑیا رانی) coming soon on ARY Digital

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March 31, 2015

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Gurya Raani (گڑیا رانی) coming soon on ARY Digital

Gurya Raani (گڑیا رانی) is an upcoming half hour soap drama on ARY Digital

Directed by Arshi Ali
Written by Sameena Ejaz
Cast: Imran Urooj, Ali Abbas, Gul-e-Raana, Naila Jaafri and others
Produced by Fahad Mustafa & Dr. Ali Kazmi
Big Bang Entertainment

https://vimeo.com/123744271

https://vimeo.com/123744538

https://vimeo.com/123745165

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Jawwani Phir Nahin Aani (جوانی پھر نہیں آنی) first teaser

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March 31, 2015

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Jawwani Phir Nahin Aani (جوانی پھر نہیں آنی) first teaser

Jawwani Phir Nahin Aani (جوانی پھر نہیں آنی) is an upcoming film scheduled to release on Eidul Azha this year. Its first teaser is launched today. The film is shot in Bangkok, Thailand and Karachi. It is a totally commercial masaala film.

https://vimeo.com/123741260

Cast: Humayun Saeed, Hamza Ali Abbasi, Ahmed Ali Butt, Vasay Ch, Aisha Khan, Sarwat Gillani, Mehwish Hayat,Sohai Ali Abro, Javed Sheikh, Bushra Ansari, Saba Hameed,ZQ, Ismail Tara
Writer: Vasay Chaudhary
Directed by: Nadeem Baig
Music: Shani Arshad, Sahir Ali Bagga, Shuja Haider
Producers:Salman Iqbal, Humayun Saeed, Mohammad Jerjees Seja & Shahzad Nasib
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Dusri Biwi- Episode 17-18

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Eighteen episodes down, and what I wouldn’t give to see Dusri Biwi’s last episode grace my screen! While the 17th episode had nothing substantial to offer (like the whole play itself), the 18th installment had a lot to reveal about the latest turn of events.

For a fleeting moment, I saw a ‘glimmer’ of hope that Farah will re-discover the ability to think things through thanks to the company of her sane friend and she’d somehow manage on her own without having to go back to Hassan because she is better off without a guy who has been despicably insensitive and from a materialistic angle, broke too! But wait- can a female writer stand a strong & self-reliant female lead? NO! To reunite Hassan with the love of this life, oh sorry, the second love of his life (the first being Aashi, remember, he loves both his wives, okay?), he has this accident which actually wasn’t very severe, mind you, but khair, as soon as Farah hears about this, she goes back to her hubby dearest. So much for ‘mein ab kabhi bhi waapis nahe jaungi!’

Hassan’s accident actually worked like a charm because thanks to this, he got the love, care & affection of both his begmaat- there’s his Biwi No.1 pressing his clothes while Biwi No.2 spoon feeding him- life couldn’t get any better!

Trust me, I totally understand the fact that now that Hassan’s no more loyal to her, Aisha’s life has lost its meaning and purpose but if you ask me, her mood swings are excruciatingly painful! I mean, one moment she reacts as if she’d just storm off and never speak to Hassan again but right the other, she goes like, ‘mein tou Hassan kay liye hi jeeti hun aur ussi kay liye khatam bhi hojaun gi.’ (dialogues ka standard tou check karain ;P) Doesn’t it always bug you when a female lead resents the fasaad ki jurr’s second biwi more than the fasaad ki jurr himself? And I still don’t get why Aisha chose to stay in the hospital for the sake of Farah because all she could do was move here and there like a bhatki hui badrooh!

It’s definitely not Hareem Farooq’s best performance, not that I blame her- Aisha’s character lacks depth and the dialogues are carelessly written.

I remember how plays like Aahista Aahista, Izteraab, Bari Aapa & Humnasheen showed extremely submissive, docile and too good to be true second wives but I must say that when it comes to being a sacrificial lamb, Farah surpasses them all big time! I feel that the writer will not be completely satisfied until and unless the viewers unite & shout with all their might, ‘YES, Farah is the MOST MAZLOOM & BECHARI wife of all time!!’ They don’t want us to feel for Aisha as much as they want us to shower our sympathies on FARAH! Well, this time around, Farah tries to commit suicide so that Aisha, Hassan and Saman can have their ‘happy ending’. Just to remind you guys, Farah was the ‘other woman’, wasn’t she? Even if her conscience is bugging her now, it’s not like she didn’t know what she was signing up for! Hassan aur Aisha ki family disturb honahe rahi, in ki family disturb ho chuki hai!!

Heyyyyy, kitnay dinon say BHAI BHAI BHAI ka shor tha aur ab pata bhi nahe chala kay its BHAI OR BEHEN? If it’s a girl, I can already predict Saman saying, ”magar aap nay tou kaha tha kay aunty BHAI gift karain gi!” Saman’s mind is as twisted as her father’s- I mean, she simply refuses to stay with her Mamu and Maami, even though the poor souls have dedicated their whole lives to the well-being of Aisha and Saman, but as strange as it is, she is truly, madly, deeply in love with this recently discovered AUNTY! Well, Farah’s condition is very critical but her child is alive and healthy which means that there can only be two upcoming scenarios and both of them are pathetic to say the least. One, Farah might die and Aisha would take care of the child as her own. Two, Farah might survive and like I said somewhere before, Hassan+Biwi No.1 & 2+Saman+BHAII=WeAreAHappyFamily!

I would like to comment that by the end of the latest episode, they actually managed to capture that dusri shadi has created nothing but a mess- Hassan, Aisha, Saman, Farah and her family- they are suffering in one way or another and as Hassan’s friend rightly puts it, ”Dekho kaun kaun jal raha hai iss aag mein!” So I guess I can commend the writer for that ;).

Share your thoughts on this!

Maryam Mehdi

The First Poster Of “Bin Roye” Is Out

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Bin Roye Ansoo is a novel written by the famous writer Farhat Ishtiaq. The news that this novel will be given the shape of a drama serial came out soon after Hamsafar went off air. Fans of Mahira Khan and Fawad Khan were ecstatic to hear the news that this lovable on-screen couple will be seen together in Bin Roye Ansoo but after a while the news came that Fawad Khan had been replaced by Hamayun Saeed. Some of the fans were disappointed but many people who have read the novel thought that Hamayun Saeed suited the character more because of the difference of age between the leading couple.

It has been years that fans have been waiting for the first look of Bin Royee Ansoo which is being shown as a film now and is titled “Bin Roye” only, the word “Ansoo” has been removed from the title. The film is produced by MD Productions and it has been directed by Haissam Hussain.

Apart from Mahira and Hamayun, the leading cast will consist of Armeena Rana Khan and Zeba Bakhtiar. The producers have not shown much relating to the film yet except this one poster. Now the question is that whether Bin Roye will only be made as a film or there is a drama serial in the offering too?

Fight Dengue with Meera (ڈینگی سے جنگ میرا کے سنگ)

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Fight Dengue with Meera (ڈینگی سے جنگ میرا کے سنگ)

With rising temperatures the fear of a Dengue outbreak in the province of Punjab are again looming. To raise the awareness regarding Dengue fever, Scandal Queen Meera has stepped in by working in a song as part of Punjab Government campaign against Dengue mosquito.

The song is composed by Tariq Taafu and is in Punjabi. Speaking to channel Dawn News, the composer said that the song will raise the awareness about Dengue Fever.

The lyrics of this song are Dengue wango larr gayi (ڈینگی ونگوں لڑ گئی)

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Karachi Se Lahore, full trailer releasing soon

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Karachi Se Lahore, full trailer releasing soon

Karachi Se Lahore is an upcoming film starring Javed Sheikh,Shehzad sheikh,Ayesha Omer,Yasir Hussain,Aashir Wajahat, Eshita Syed,Ahmed Ali,Rashid Naz,Mantaha. The film is currently under production in Karachi and Bangkok, Thailand. The film is expected to release later this year. It is directed by Wajahat Rauf.

It is a road trip film, where a group of friends travels from Karachi to Lahore. The first look teaser of this film is released already, while the full trailer is expected to release in coming weeks.

The artists are telling about their characters here.

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Ismat Tahira, working in dramas again

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Senior artist Ismat Tahira is now working again in dramas after a gap of many years (15-20 years). Ismat has worked in numerous side roles from PTV Lahore center and also worked in supporting roles in few films. She also worked on Radio as a broadcaster and news caster. Ismat migrated to Canada in mid 1990’s.

Her famous plays on PTV were Neelay Haath, Khawajah and Sons among many others. Ismat’s daughters Irsa Ghazal and Ushnah Shah are also well known artists.

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Are audience without blame?

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TV Content is driven by ratings. Good ratings more advertising revenue and more replica content.So who drives ratings? The television viewing audiences,their choices,their preferences

Ik Tamanna Lahasil Si was a very crude drama revolving around ages old theme of a boy marrying against the wishes of his family and the girl having to bear the cruelties of her in-laws as a result.It had every cliche under the sun yet it was a huge hit ratings wise and yes a lot many women I came across raved about it.

Mann Ke Moti revolving around an oft repeated theme of remarriage of a widow and the problems her children from her first marriage had to face was a huge hit popularity and ratings wise.It was so popular that the channel and production house extended it.

Main Bushra again a dukhyari aurat story got huge ratings and worked big time for the channel and the production house.

On the flip side plays such as Ullu Baraye Farokht Nahi,Sanjha,Pehchan,Talkhiyan,Aik Nayee Cinderella and Ranjish Hi Sahi etc never got good ratings.So what message does it give to the channels and drama makers? Yes,the audience does not want to watch different content. Why would the drama makers and channels invest in different stories then?

We are often told that the audiences are tired of cliches,why then Maat,Aitaraf,Aks,Yahan Pyar Nahi Hai and to some extent even Bari Apa scored big on the ratings chart.

We are also told that the audiences is fed up of the two wives stories yet Asmano Pe Likha, Shak, Mehram, Humnasheen, Dil-e-Muzter,Shehr-e-Zaat etc all featuring a man having two wives proved to be big hits.The irony here is that despite the shows taking this route,the audiences did not leave watching the shows.Out of curiosity was the most popular excuse I came across.Nevertheless,it got these dramas huge ratings till the end.

If you want to watch different content on your TV Screens,start watching dramas featuring different stories and let it reflect in the ratings.Otherwise,be content with what is thrown at you 24/7 for this is what you like,want and really see. Stop blaming the channels and drama makers,you are equally to be blamed here.

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Wrong Number, first look on 10th April

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Wrong Number is an upcoming film scheduled to be released on upcoming Eidul Fitr. The film was under production in Karachi from past few months under the working title of Dekh Magar Pyar but now it is Wrong Number. It will be the first film directed by Yasir Nawaz, while Sohai Ali Aabro is also making her debut from this film. The first look of the film will be released on the 10th of April 2015.

Seasoned artist Javed Sheikh is playing the role of a Qassayee (Butcher) in this romantic comedy film. Danish Taimoor, who starred in recently released Jalaibee is playing the lead role in this film.

Cast: Danish Taimoor, Sohai Ali Aabroo, Javed Sheikh, Shafqat Cheema, Janita, Bushra Ansari, Akhtar Husnain and others
Director: Yasir Nawaz
Produced by: YNH films
Distributed by: ARY Films

Here is the poster of this film.

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Imran Abbas Is The New “Khan” In Bollywood

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Imran Abbas Is The New “Khan” In Bollywood

Imran Abbas is among many of the Pakistani actors who have lately stepped their foot in the world of Bollywood. Imran Abbas’ first Bollywood venture “Creature 3D”was liked by many producers and he was asked to work another film “Jaanisar”. Imran Abbas sports a very interesting look in the film because it is an era based film.

One of the leading Indian sites DNA took Imran Abbas’ interview in which they asked him about his likes and dislikes and his upcoming film. Interestingly, in the interview Imran Abbas has been refereed to as “Imran Abbas Khan”. Imran Abbas is wondering how that happened!!

In his interview Imran Abbas said that he was very happy working with his film “Jaanisar”. He also said that he really wished to work with Madhuri Dixit someday because “I have been a huge fan of her and if I ever get a chance to work with her I will be on cloud nine. I would also like to work with Kangana Ranaut. She is a brilliant actress,” said the actor!

Here are some stills from his upcoming Bollywood film “Jaanisar” :

Urwa And Mawra’s Latest Photoshoot

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The lawn craze has taken Pakistan by storm ever since spring started. All the top designers of the country have started taking keen interest in launching their own lawn prints and designs in collaboration with different textile mills. Most of the designers prefer to take those models for promoting their designs who are well loved by people. Maria B is a leading designer who stepped into the world of summer fabrics few years back. This year Urwa and Mawra are the faces of Maria B Lawn.

Here is their latest photoshoot showcasing Maria B 2015 lawn collection:

Ali Zafar Wins Another Award In India

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Ali Zafar won many hearts through his impeccable performance in his latest Bollywood flick “Kill Dil”. People of India love Ali Zafar because of his multifaceted personality.

Ali Zafar was also given the title of ” ‘World’s Sexiest Asian Man’ in the year 2013 and was number three on the same list in 2014. This year has started on a good note for this young actor and singer because he has already won another award at Hindustan Times Style Awards which was organized by the Hindustan Times Mumbai. He won the award of “Most Stylish Import” because according to Hindustan Times, “This Pakistani singer and Bollywood actor’s good looks paired with his smart and quirky sense of style make him a favourite among the ladies”.

Ali Zafar recently was in the news because of venture “Urainge” for Peshawar victims and he has also been busy showing his support for Shaukat Khanum hospital. Ali Zafar has always supported Pakistani talent and Pakistan in his own unique way. (peytonsplaceanimalrescue.org)

Zidd – Episode 14!

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I just hope with this latest development in the story, they are trying to wrap up the drama because we’re no more in a mood to see more such baseless adventures of Saman. To be honest, the way Saman is stuck on Zainab really makes me question her mental capability because no sane person in the world would like to waste even a second with such a lunatic. Zainab has lost direction & purpose of her life & Saman isn’t helping her at all. She is just going with the flow & if she really thinks she’d be able to help Zainab by being with her then she’s sadly or rather idiotically mistaken.

It just took a week’s time for Zainab to snap out of grief of losing Micheal & Saman still seemed ohkay with it. I just don’t understand what’s going through her mind. Like yeah, they’ve given enough coverage to her zidd & oh another word that got introduced for her zidd in this episode was hadh dharmi, so yep, when they’ve shown us plenty of times what Saman is doing is wrong, they have completely forgotten to show the reasons as to ‘why’ she is doing all this. Yes, we all know she is stubborn but then what’s running through her tiny brain because every single time I see her dwelled into deepest thoughts, so care to share what thoughts are crossing your mind missy because the silence is boggling our minds & boiling our blood.

Can someone please tell why Qasim is so fixated with Saman? Well for starters, he’s completely gone mad because at one hand he is planning a big fat desi wedding for Rukhi & David & on the other hand he still hasn’t come to terms with the fact that her daughter’s already married to a gora. Why would a father do all that for his daughter when he isn’t happy with her choice & ohkay, if he is already doing it then why is he unhappy? Apart from Rukhi & David, the only person that matters or affects him the most is Saman but what for? I just don’t understand his incessant rants & rambles against her. Qasim really needs to get a life ASAP because if he continues to be like this, I wonder where he’ll end up.

I actually liked the way Omar took charge of the situation because as much as I might’ve disliked his character, I think that’s the only logical thing which was required to be done right now. He needs to break Saman’s stubbornness to bring her to the right path. To be honest, I was ready to take Saman as a headstrong, stubborn girl but I really didn’t think she would become so stupid that she’d hardly make sense when she’d speak. She says Omar never loved her, so can someone tell her that when she never really gave him a chance, how could he fall in love with her? She never really gave this marriage a chance to develop so the love word right now is out of question. For the sake of our sanity, I hope they finish this drama off ASAP where Saman understands Omar & they live happily ever after because we’ve been through a senseless & baseless ride already & I guess we’re done with it. Share your thoughts please.

Keep Supporting,
Cheers,
Zahra Mirza.

Jawwani Phir Nahin Aani (جوانی پھر نہیں آنی) first promo launching on 31st March

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Jawwani Phir Nahin Aani (جوانی پھر نہیں آنی) first promo launching on 31st March

Jawwani Phir Nahin Aani (جوانی پھر نہیں آنی) is an upcoming film scheduled to be released on Eidul Azha this year. The film was under production since last quarter of last year (2014) in Bangkok and Karachi.

Cast: Humayun Saeed, Sarwat Gillani, Hamza Ali Abbassi, Ayesha Khan, Ahmed Ali Butt, Bushra Ansari, Javed Sheikh, Vasay Chauhdary and others
Writer: Vasay Chauhdary
Director: Nadeem Baig
Distributed by ARY Films

The first look and teaser of the film will be launched on 31st March 2015.

Few clicks from the locations of this film mainly in Bangkok, Thailand

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3 annoying things entertainment channels do

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3 annoying things entertainment channels do

We all know, how much our TV channels crave ratings. We all know how they have made their target audience specified i.e housewives and don’t care about anyone else. This point has been discussed by viewers and reviewers on review sites again and again. But other than then desperately grabbing ratings, there are a few absolutely annoying things they do:

1. Showing it all in the promos:

Whether it is the promo of an upcoming drama, or an episode promo, entertainment channels believe in “sab keh do”. The whole story of the show is told through the promos. We might as well watch them only! This is one of the reasons why I try not to see the promos, so I can at least enjoy the first episode. Ab woh bhi cliched ho tou phir…..

The episode promos are the worst. No matter how big or unpredictable the twist is, it is revealed before the episode and the viewers can go to hell for all the channel cares! Clearly they think that we all have low IQ levels, and we will tune into the episode after knowing the big twist.

2. The “After the break” reveal:

What is the point of showing the “after the break” scenes? They should be banned, I repeat, banned! Express Entertainment deserves a mention here. Their goal is to reveal everything that will come after the break, before it! Those who watched Garr Maan Reh Jaye will understand.

Do the channels not want people to
watch their shows? Is it necessary to reveal everything beforehand?

3. Allowing the same kind of story to be telecast more than once a week:

Why? Just why? Either all the script handlers have resigned or are extremely lazy at doing their jobs, otherwise, how could they approve the same kind of shows to be aired at the same time? Writers have complained, that these are the people who pressurize them to write crap dramas and do not let them write anything new. This is the reason our drama industry is stagnant. Nothing good came out after Pyaray Afzal. Something that would impress the masses.

Hum TV has improved a bit this time, otherwise their last batch of dramas had 3 doosri biwi dramas (Mehram, Tum Mere Hi Rehna and Nikkah). Nikkah is still on-air. ARY Digital had 4 of them!

^This is the effect cliched stories have on a sane human’s brain.

Channels need to quit doing these things. What do you think?

Areeba Mohsen

Sultanat-e-Dil_ Episode 13-18

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There have been some pretty crazy twists in the last few episodes of SeD.

Background:

Riyasat Shapur’s heir Wajdan Shah is forced by his mother, Begum Nawab, to marry his pregnant widowed bhabhi, Rania, after his brother’s death. He doesn’t want to, because he loves Anoushey, but his love interest gets married to someone else. He ends up tying the knot with Rania and develops feelings of affection for her. On the other hand, Anoushey gets divorced after, and when she returns in Wajdan’s life, love sparks between the two once again and they decide to get married.

A ghissa pitta plot twist:

As soon as the two get married Rania gets pregnant! Before Wajdan’s second marriage, Rania’s medical reports had declared that she could never be a mother, but now she could! Things get more complicated *yawn* as Wajdan’s devil of a mother and first wife learn about the marriage to Anoushey.

Wajdan’s helplessness *double yawn* :

Anoushey’s father gets kidnapped by Begum Nawab’s men because she wants to pressurize her son to divorce Anoushey. Wajdan does all he could to free his susar, but fails. Then his car keys disappear from his room and his unreasonable wife threatens him on the phone.

After that, Begum Nawab takes away his phone too!

The hunt for the gal:

Begum Nawab sends some men to capture Anoushey, since Wajdan isn’t keen on helping. I have no idea how the men find out Anoushey’s address, but they do and barge into her house to get her. Luckily, Anoushey leaves the house before their arrival.

When all techniques fail, mommy dearest offers Wajdan two choices, Anoushey or the jaidad. Wajdan (obviously) chooses Anoushey and agrees to leave the riyasat forever. This leads to some pretty pathetically cliched dialogues like “Ek qadam bhi haweli se nikala tou ……. hojaye ga” “Aap kehna kya chahte hain?” “Kitne dinon tak rahe ga asaaishon ke baghair” “Hamare liye rukna mumkin nahi” blah blah.

Meanwhile Nawab Sarfaraz Shah, the family’s enemy, rejoices, as the purpose of his life has been fulfilled and Wajdan is out of his way.

Anoushey’s father is freed from prison as well.

The price to be paid:

Wajdan and Anoushey leave the house they were previously living in because it belonged to the riyasat. They shift to a smaller house and clean and fashion it to make it their home. Wajdan gets a job and Anoushey works hard to be a good housewife. For once, everything is as good as it could be. On the other hand, Rania misses Wajdan.

Sarfaraz frequently visits the haweli to mentally pressurize Begum Nawab about setting up a panchaaid and succeeds (surprisingly, because Begum is as hard as a rock). She suffers a nervous breakdown but gets better with time. However, her hatred for Anoushey increases.

Killing order:

Her trusted informer tells her about the place where her son and his wife are living. Begum tells him to get rid of Anoushey the “fasaad ki jarr”, and he does exactly that.

But luckily, the bullet does not hit Anoushey, instead she falls from the bench she’s standing on and gets a minor sprain in her foot. Wajdan rushes her to the hospital where the doctor tells them that Anoushey is fine and they are going to be parents soon. The end of the previous episode was kind of lame, because Anoushey fainted after falling on the ground, and then in the next episode the doctor told that she just had a sprain in her foot! I mean, who faints over a minor sprain like that?

Wajdan knows that the bullet was meant for his wife, and he knows who exactly would hurt her, so he heads to the haweli to warn his mother against this. He arrives just after the panchaaid has taken place and Rania has been crowned the new heir of the riyasat on Begum Nawab’s order (depite Sarfaraz’s protest).

The crowning ceremony:

There have been two crowning ceremonies in this drama till now. Both of them took place in a marriage hall, and that’s why they look like a shadi, not a crowning ceremony! The “dance” Wajdan’s ceremony was a failed attempt at imitating nawabi culture because (duh!) it looked like a shadi dance!

Rania develops this bossiness in herself since the crowning. She wants Wajdan to come and help her and she doesn’t “ask” this, instead commands. She starts to visit the factory as well, without asking for Begum’s permission. She is confident that she will give birth to a son, but the ultra sound report proves her wrong.

On the enemy’s door:

The news angers Begum Nawab, who then suddenly gets up and decides to visit Wajdan, with undeclared intentions. Lucky for her (there are a lot of coincidences in the show) , Wajdan and Anoushey are standing exactly near the door when she arrives, and she hears them talking about the “waaris”. Voila! All is forgiven. Begum now decides to take in Anoushey but she would never “request” anyone, right? So she calls Anoushey’s father to her house and gives him her word. If he makes his daughter come to the haweli, she will take care of Anoushey and her son guaranteed.

Anoushey and Wajdan both refuse to go, and even when Begum Nawab herself goes to invite them, Wajdan doesn’t give in. However, his wife suddenly realizes that living in the haweli, among all the luxuries would be good for her future child. Thus, she starts pressurizing him as well. He gives in at last.

Between all of this, we had to see Rania getting all detective like. She and her mother both acted as Star Plus’s sazizhi female characters. Please! Begum Nawab alone is enough. Anyways, after finding out about Anoushey’s arrival, Rania’s goes ballistic.

The arrival:

I seriously want to tell Anoushey, “You don’t know what you’re getting into, woman!” Begum Nawab, Rania and her mother are three enemies living with her under one roof. They’ll eat her alive!

On the first day, lives the life of her dreams. The best clothes, jewellry and make-up was at her disposal.

Rania’s restlessness (in the beginning) was reasonable. How could she not feel terrible when her sautan who will also be giving birth to the heir of the riyasat is living under the same roof as her! In fact, I myself was scared of all the two-women-fighting-over-one-guy scenarios that would take place.
Rania’s mother advises her that she should win over Wajdan to secure her place. She started her “winning over Wajdan” campaign with “Aap yaha sojayein aaj” and Anoushey has already started to regret her decision.

The second part of the campaign was harming Anoushey’s child. And how do our drama villians do that? Yes! By putting something in the pregnant woman’s food. This is done by Rania’s loyal Roshan Bi.

The child remains out of harm’s way, but the doctor tells Begum Nawab the cause of the pain and that leads to an interrogation of all the servants. Wajdan and Begum themselves suspect Rania.

Conclusion:

The show started off nicely, but now it is another second wife tale, which will get more intolerable by the minute. The evolution of the first wife into a blood sucking monster is predictable and resentful. Anoushey’s bechargi will be highlighted further in the upcoming episodes. Begum Nawab will continue to be her over-dramatic self, with the horrible make-up and weird dresses. How? How could Asma Abbas allow this to be done to herself?

Till now, Wajdan was not the chicken men in our dramas normally are. He took a stand for himself and his wife but the wife walked into a trap herself. Wajdan will turn into a boring man struggling between two women soon, as is expected.

Only if there was no two wife scenario, this show would be a lot better. Plus, the over loud background music is intolerable!

What do you guys think?

Areeba Mohsen

Mahira Khan latest photo shoot

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This year, Mahira Khan has worked for the Lawn of House of Umar Sayeed. Here are clicks from this campaign shot on the scenic locations of Sri Lanka.

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Meekal Zulfiqar photo shoot for a clothing brand

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March 28, 2015

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Meekal Zulfiqar has been a preferred choice for many fashion brands and is signed by multiple clothing manufacturers for promotion of their summer/winter ranges.

Recently he has worked for Summer range of the clothing brand Dynasty. Here are few clicks from this campaign.

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Mawra Hocane on Bhaarat Yaatra (بھارت یاترا)

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March 28, 2015

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Mawra Hocane on Bhaarat Yaatra (بھارت یاترا)

Few weeks ago in an interview Mawra Hocane told about her plans to visit Mumbai, India to discuss the scripts of few offers she has received. Now Mawra is in Mumbai, and has posted her pics on the facebook page.

Mawra’s new drama Maryam will be aired on Geo Tv from 31st March next week.

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3rd Hum Tv awards to be held on 9th April 2015

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March 27, 2015

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3rd Hum Tv awards to be held on 9th April 2015

The award ceremony for third Hum Tv awards will be held on 9th April 2015. Unlike the previous two events held in the port city of Karachi, this year’s event will be organized in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Some foreign artists are also expected to perform in the ceremony.

Voting for viewers choice categories are already concluded on 25th March. The awards main categories are viewers choice awards, jury awards, life time achievement and special category awards.

Reference news from Urdu Daily Naibaat

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Mera Naam Yousuf Hai – Episode 4

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March 27, 2015

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This episode of Mera Naam Yousuf Hai just like all the previous ones was filled with some very interesting conversations and some brilliant performances. The relationships of all the characters with each other and the chemistry between all the actors which is probably the result of Mehreen Jabbar’s direction makes every scene of this drama pure entertainment. The story has absolutely nothing new to offer but the way it has been presented on screen makes you look forward to more. The fact that there is nothing heavy duty about this drama at all till now makes it stand out.

The “war” between Noor Mohammad and Afia Begum which actually should have been Zulekha’s battle seems to be headed towards a draw! Both the parties are not willing to give up on their stance. Afia will leave Noor Mohammad the day Zulekha gets married to Imran Mugheez and Noor Mohammad has a plan of his own! Noor Mohammad has not been able to live in peace ever since he found out that his wife never loved him, he wants to teach his wife a lesson by getting married to Bushra who was introduced in the most interesting manner by Afia! Afia’s dialogues are hilarious! I know that I have praised her dialogues and the way Hina Bayat has translated this character on screen again and again but I think they deserve a special mention in this review as well. This woman either takes everything too seriously or she does not understand the gravity of the situation at all! Afia’s dialogues went to show that she was not willing to put up with Noor Mohammad having his own way any more! It is ironic that neither Zulekha’s father nor her mother cares about what their daughter wants!

Mansha Pasha’s acting was beyond brilliant in tonight’s episode; she portrayed Madiha’s fake enthusiasm and her real feelings in a superb way. Madiha did not play any games but went ahead and conveyed Yousuf’s message just the way he wanted it to be conveyed because she does not want him to commit suicide! Zulekha does not see Yousuf as an option at all at the moment although it was quite apparent that she had not forgotten him which means that one way or the other Yousuf managed to leave an impression on her. Zulekha knows that if she doesn’t get married to Imran, she will have to get married to Ali Hamza therefore she would much rather not fight her battle. All the conversations in tonight’s episode just like all the previous episodes were very political in nature. My favorite one had to be about the politicians who give statements which threaten United States in any way! Those were very bold dialogue but definitely very true as well.

Yousuf decides to give up his music which probably is his life after hearing about Zulekha’s wedding but his friend’s idea that he can still do something to stop the wedding clicks with him instantly. It remains to be seen just what Yousuf will do but the preview of the next episode showed that we will finally see Yousuf and Zulekha together. I must say that Mehreen Jabbar has brought out the best in all the actors. Yousuf is adorable even though he doesn’t have much going for him, Zulekha is cute even though Maya Ali has played this character many times before and all the side characters have a beauty of their own too. When this episode ended tonight I really wanted to see more of all the characters because all of them are interesting in their own way. MNYH is definitely entertaining and very well written. All the dialogues are brand new although the story is very old! Every episode gives you a reason to look forward to more. I am very happy with the way things are going so far and hope that this drama does not disappoint us.

Do share your thoughts about tonight’s episode.

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Sadqay Tumhare – Episode 25

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March 27, 2015

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What a relief!! The dhaske ka totka was a story Shano made up to deal with the situation at that time. I am surprised that Khalil was foolish enough to fall for it! Shano locked all her emotions for Khalil in a chest and threw they key away. Will she ever open that chest again? It seemed most unlikely that she will go down that path again. Khalil’s conversation with his friend clearly indicated that he knew exactly what Shano wanted from him. The way Shano conveyed her feelings about what transpired between Khalil and Humaira was exactly what many of us wanted to see and hear. Shano knew all along that there was nothing right about what had happened and I would give Mahira Khan full marks for conveying just that from her expressions in the episode in which Khalil told her what Humaira had done! Khalil was absolutely wrong in thinking that it was okay to get so close to Humaira because Shano “allowed” him to do just that. All of a sudden everyone considers Rasheeda the victim but honestly speaking I have a very hard time looking at her from Khalil or Shano’s perspective. You can’t change your past but you can work on a better present by letting go of the past especially when it is so ugly.

Shano’s scenes with Rasheeda are always very powerful and the opening scene in tonight’s episode was no different. Shano understands why Rasheeda is still stuck in the past and considers her mother a friend although she has never really been a friend to Shano. Shano understands the power of love, she does not want her mother to love Amin because she knows that is not possible but she wants her to give him respect. The sacrifice that Shano is willing to make for her father is completely in line with her character and the way she decided to tell the truth to Khalil was something one would expect from Shano too. Shano has always been shown as someone who is very fair and impartial, that is one characteristic of her personality that has stood out more than any other and it is also the most likeable part of her character.

Khalil and Shano’s love story was always filled with complications due to outside forces but now the problems between them are because of what Khalil did. I am so happy that Shano held Khalil accountable for his actions. Shano is probably testing Khalil further by letting Humaira have access to his address – is this her way of proving that he really is like his father? Khalil feels embarrassed when doctor Mansoor tells him the obvious!! I guess everyone knows what measures one should take when someone is choking but it was somehow something brand new for Khalil!

The background score was too loud all through tonight’s episode which made it very difficult to understand some of the dialogues. Mahira Khan was the star of the show tonight. It seems like Shano and Khalil’s love story is about to end and the reason for that is not Rasheeda, Amin or Humaira but it is Khalil. Shano thinks that Khalil has let her down and rightly so too. Shano knows that Humaira has feelings for Khalil therefore she definitely did not call the Nikkah off on her recommendation.

I am waiting to see how this drama ends because right now it is very difficult to predict where the story will go from here but it is definitely time to wrap things up!

Do share your thoughts about tonight’s episode.

Fatima Awan

Why item songs need to be stopped

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March 27, 2015

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Bollywood produces loads of item songs every year. In India itself, there are groups of people who criticize them, and then there are those who like them. Of course, we can’t deny the existence of Pakistanis who love these songs (and the nudes that come with them). Some of our film makers also appear to be their fans. The point is, that there will always be people who love and hate item songs, but are item songs really “bad” enough to be stopped? Let’s see why:

Firstly, they reduce humans to “items”. The words “item” and “song” mixed together give a weird image. The item that is roped in to dance to the tunes is mostly a woman, who will dress in the most revealing clothes, and seduce all the men around her with her moves. Her dancing talent alone wouldn’t even generate half the money. The rest of it comes from her boldness and being bold means to be as revealing as you can (or as the director wants you to be). While some women don’t mind item songs, others hate them mainly because they are demeaning.

They are an unhealthy obsession. Movie makers, especially in B-Town, seem to be obsessed with item songs. Every other movie has one and there is one reason for that, the money.

Why would the film makers care about how demeaning women find item numbers, when they have a huge number of men waiting for one glimpse of the item girl? When they know they can force men to come to movie theaters through the 1-2 minute teasers of these item numbers? Moreover, won’t the rantings of the common woman sound stupid to them, when they have a line-up of women ready to dance to the beat?

They have so many reasons to continue making these songs, that they’d never stop to think how unhealthy they are for the society. There is a huge difference between literate and illiterate men. There are men who respect women and those who don’t. Showing women as objects will only encourage them to demean the opposite gender even more. The worst part is, when kids are seen dancing over these songs on weddings, while their mothers and fathers clap and encourage them.

Item numbers glorify every thing a stalker would do. Every woman knows being stalked is a frightful experience. Girls who travel through public transport have complained about men hungrily staring at them, whistling at them or trying to touch them. The lyrics of these songs are used to call upon the girls. It is a really painful experience for them.

Women in item numbers present themselves to men. The hero of the film will dance with them while they do so, and he will imply all of the above mentioned traits of stalkers.

Last but not the least, item numbers are not needed. They don’t make the story progress in anyway. The movie can be made without them and probably the hero will have our respects then. Who could “like” a hero who dances with nude women on some really vulgar song? That’s cheating on the heroine isn’t it?

What do you think about this trend? Do you favour it for Pakistani cinema?

Areeba Mohsen