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Goya- Episode 20 & 21 Review

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April 4, 2015

Omar finally manned up and told Rahat off for what he did to Mohini. I don’t get why it took Omar this long to figure out that his dad was behind everything. And even if he was struggling with coming to terms with the divorce story, why did he agree to marrying Zara? Yes, Omar was distraught, confused, torn but that still didn’t justify his decision to get married especially when he knew Mohini was carrying his child. Speaking of the child, am I the only one who feels bad that she miscarried? Granted she was being stupid and suicidal but why is no one talking about the loss she suffered and focusing more on Omar?

After seeing his son walk away for the second time, Rahat was a broken man and he finally let Haniya go. So Rahat was left all alone except for Zeb. There is such a huge disconnect in the scenes. I think Zeb has mentioned her mother at least twice if not more in these two episodes and each time she managed to get nothing more than a death stare from Rahat. Seeing that nothing is working, she continues haunting him with her Bengali Jaadu – the khushboos and reminders until he suffers a stroke.

Zara received a much needed reality check after Omar left her- she agreed to this mismatch out if her own free will yet she has turned into a nagging dosri biwi. Why must we reduce women to such desperate and un ambitious roles? Zara had so much more drive even when she was stoned. Maybe she’d be better off puffing her life away instead of chasing after a man who clearly doesn’t want her.

So Mohini has cancer and has made up her mind that she will die alone in Muree. Asma’s parenting skills leave much to be desired- I bet she must be kicking herself for those extensive liberties now. Omar can’t seem to convince her to come to Karachi for treatment but he doesn’t want to give up on her either. In retrospect, I feel both parenting styles depicted here have failed miserably- Rahat suffocated Omar until he drove him away and Asma tried to maintain an extremely casual relationship which ended up making Mohini stubborn beyond reason.

I’m guessing Omar will have to bow down to the great and resourceful Sr. Hashmi to save Mohini’s life just the way Mohini did for Omar. I wish they’d bring back the trend of 13 episode long dramas coz just about every story would appear to be far more gripping if the narrative was reduced to a limited number of episodes.

Yours in watching,

Kanwal Murtaza

Hidden Gems Of PTV

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Every body has been a fan of PTV plays like Ankahi, Tanhaiyan, Dhoop Kinare, Waris etc, which are available on DVD’s and PTV has aired them several times. However there are a few hidden gems of PTV which are rarely available today and PTV has not aired them for quite a while.

1. Nasheman

Writer: Saleem CHishti
Director: Yawar Hayat, Nusrat Thakur
Probably the biggest cast PTV ever brought together. The drama was based on a feudal story and was a very big hit at the time of its release. However, unfortunately PTV never aired this drama nor did it release the DVD’s of this drama serial due to which many people have forgotten this gem.

2. Dahleez

Writer: Amjad Islam Amjad
Director: Yawar Hayat
Again a huge cast brought together, this was Amjad Islam Amjad’s second play after Waris. But again PTV did not release its DVD’s but luckily it was aired last year on PTV. However no site uploaded it online and hence many people still cannot watch this gem.

3. Saahil

Writer: Saleem Chishti
Director: Yawar Hayat, Sahira Kazmi
This was based on Iffat Qureshi’s novel and was a big phenomenon at the time of its release. Probably Saba Hameed’s claim to fame and her character Neeli became her identity. Luckily this serial is uploaded on youtube but a few of its episodes are missing and neither PTV has aired this gem in a long time.

4. Waqt

Writer: Amjad Islam Amjad
Director: Nusrat Thakur
This drama was based on police and was liked by all. Online there have been many requests to different channels on youtube to upload this drama. However its DVD’s are rarely available and PTV has not repeated this marvelous serial since ages.

5. Ana

Writer: Fatima Surraiya Bajia
Director: Haider Imam Rizvi
This serial featured a huge ensemble star cast like all other plays of Bajia and was quite famous at the time of its release. But again PTV has not released or aired this drama since ages.

6. Dastak

Writer: Imran Saleem
Director: Shahzad Khalil
A romantic mini serial everybody should watch, it is basically a coming of age story beautifully presented. Luckily this rare gem is available on youtube abs should be watched by all.

7. Khaleej

Writer: Imran Saleem
Director: Sahira Kazmi
An amazing portrayal of marriage and trust. PTV has repeated this drama quite a few times and luckily this serial is also available on youtube and shouls be seen by evveryone who is tired of the roti dhoni mzaloon aurat in todays dramas.

8. Karwaan

Writer: Abdul Qadir Junejo
Director: Iqbal Ansari
One of the best serials from PTV Karachi Centre. Brilliant acting and superb story. This play is available online.

9. Aur Dramay

Writer: Ashfaq Ahmed
Director: Yawar Hayat, Arif Waqar, Ghazanfar Ali, Sahira Kamzi
Amazing long plays on different subjects. This is a wonderful work of art by ashfaq ahmed and should be seen by all. A few plays from this series are available online.

10. Drama 81-86

Writers: Younis Javed, Ashfaq Ahmed, Bano Qudsia, Anwar Maqsood, Haseena Moin, Jameel Malik, Munnu Bhai, Anwar Sajjad, Amjad Islam Amjad, Saleem Chishti
Director: Muhammad Nisar Hussain
Different long plays exploring vast variety of subjects. Should be seen by all to see how innovative and intellectual writers were on PTV. A few dramas are available online namely Fehmida Ki kahani, Ragon Main Andhera, Daur e Junoon, Mirza and Sons, Kanch Ka Pul, Darwaza and Roshni.

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Shart – Episode 01!

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Ohkay so, the writing of Irfan Mughal, direction of Shaqielle Khan & production of Momina Duraid; Shart hit out TV screens on a Friday night & I feel it has had a good start. Obviously, coming from Momina Duraid’s production house, the production value of the drama was speaking for itself. I liked the way the story has begun where a little bit of flashbacks were also made a part of the episode to throw hints about the characteristics of all the characters & their background stories.

The story revolves around two couples who were university friends back in a day. Their group consisted of Moomal (Aisha Khan), Afroz (Nida Khan), Sameer (Syed Jibran) & Emaad (Danish Taimoor) & going by how their scenarios were presented & how candid these guys till date are, it is pretty evident that these guys shared a close-knit bond & were best of friends.

Sameer & Moomal got married a year ago & got settled in Scotland whereas Emaad & Afroz got married 2 years back & are happily settled in Pakistan. In comparison to Emaad & Afroz, Moomal & Sameer have a very dysfunctional marriage where Sameer confesses that he has never loved Moomal but Moomal couldn’t emphasize enough on the fact that she fought hard to be with Sameer as she loves him a lot. Moomal for sure has some insecurities when it comes to her relation because as much as she should trust her husband, she actually doesn’t & the main problem between her & Sameer is due to his boss Sofia (Nadia Hussain) & Moomal can’t tolerate how Sameer gives Sofia a lot more importance than his own wife. Obviously, being a newly wedded girl, Moomal wants Sameer’s undivided attention but seems like for Sameer, his career & his boss is more important & this has made Moomal a lot more uncomfortable & insecure in her life.

On the other hand, Afroz & Emaad celebrate their 2nd anniversary & are completely in love with each other but it was too obvious that Emaad still has some soft corner for Moomal in his heart because no matter how caring Afroz is & how much she loves him, Emaad still thinks about Moomal every now & then. For Afroz her husband & her group of friends are everything & they mean a lot to her because of which she really didn’t seem to mind how candid Emaad got with Moomal at times. Moomal has decided to leave Sameer just so that he can have a break from her that he wants in order to understand how important his wife is. Moomal thinks going away from him for a while will help him reflect on the fact that he cannot live without Moomal but sadly for her, Sameer doesn’t seem to care much because like he said, he wasn’t in love with her in the first place.

Sadly, for Afroz, she really doesn’t know what issues & problems she has welcomed in her home sweet home in the form of Moomal because she already is going through a bad phase of a failed marriage so it’s imperative that she will feel a lot more uncomfortable seeing Emaad & Afroz all happy together. I didn’t find Afroz naive or stupid but I thought she trusts her husband & her friend Moomal a lot more than she should. She really is comfortable in her own little world that she really can’t foresee that Moomal can cause her any sort of harm, which I am pretty sure she would because Moomal clearly has some issues. She is dominating, she is controlling & more than that, she is a pessimist. I felt that Moomal is one of those people who like to blame others for the problems they face whereas she’s the one who should do some thinking & sort things on her own about what she is doing with herself & her life because like Aforz said, she is responsible for ruining everything she has. Yes, Moomal is mentally scattered but even when she was with Sameer, she suffocated him by burdening him with the constant reminders of her love & now when she knows that Emaad only tried to help her out, she blamed him for receiving divorce papers from Sameer just because Emaad told him that Moomal was staying at his home with him & Afroz. Going by how Moomal actually is, it didn’t surprise me much that Sameer didn’t waste a day in moving on with his life & decided to propose a marriage to Sofia who already seems to have been quite impressed by Sameer. I do feel that Emaad & Afroz will definitely get affected by Moomal’s unexpected entry in their lives & their decision of helping her will definitely take a toll on their personal relation because the preview clearly suggested something of that sort.

Anyhow, this is it from the very first episode of Shart. The direction was nice & so was the camerawork & screenplay. All the actors seemed pretty comfortable in their roles but Aisha Khan screamed a lot more than my liking. Yes, Moomal is going through a rough time but I really hope her yelling & shrieking tones down a couple of notches in the episodes to come. The OST is nice only for the title time of the drama but I do mind it being played in the episodes because it is way too loud & doesn’t really compliment the scenes in any way. Share your thoughts about the very first episode of Shart please & let me know how much did you enjoy watching it. :)

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Cheers,
Zahra Mirza.

Aasha Ik Umeed (آشا ایک امید), Easter special telefilm

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Aasha Ik Umeed (آشا ایک امید), Easter special telefilm

Aasha Ik Umeed (آشا ایک امید) is a telefilm to be aired on the occasion of Christian Religious event of Easter on 5th April at 9:30 pm. The play is written and directed by Kashif Nisar.

Kashif Nisar is a famous known for producing/directing plays touching different and sensitive subjects like Ullu Baraye Farokht Nahin, Digest Writer, Kiss Se Kahon to name a few. This telefilm covers the sensitive issue of religious intolerance and prejudice towards christian and hindus (two large minorities) in Pakistan. PTV censor committee has approved the content of the film despite its sensitive subject.

Seasoned artists Qavi Khan and Fariha Jabeen have worked in this telefilm. Imran Urooj is also playing a prominent role.

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Mera Naam Yousuf Hai – Episode 5

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April 3, 2015

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This latest installment of Mera Naam Yousuf Hai was just as refreshing as all the others. This drama is proving to be a breeze of fresh air mainly because of all the interesting characters and the quality of dialogues. I have praised the direction and picture quality of this play many times before but I can’t help praising it over and over again. Every single scene is beautifully shot with special attention given to detail. I am very certain that the colors which the actors were going to wear in different scenes were also decided after giving it a lot of thought because sometimes the similarity in colors and at other times the contrast makes the drama a visual treat. I watch this drama purely for entertainment and until now I see absolutely no reason to find logic in anything at all because doing that would I think ruin the beauty of the play. I absolutely loved the addition of different songs in the background, that was a really different touch, all of them are classics.

Yousuf is just plain adorable!! His love for Zulekha cannot be explained through reasoning but his faith in his love for her is admirable. I have never liked Imran Abbas more in any other character. Anyone who is a fan of Imran Abbas must watch this drama! Yousuf’s meeting with Zulekha was just what the doctor ordered. Our hero managed to make the most of the one minute which Zulekha gave him by convincing her that this marriage was not going to take place! Zulekha had already made up her mind that meeting her suitor was the best way to get him out of the way, she had done that once and she could do it again. Maya Ali is superb as the confident Zulekha. I like Zulekha’s confidence mainly because she isn’t invincible. She did give into her father at one point and she is very scared of him as well. Afia Begum constantly keeps on reminding her daughter that she cannot give in and everything that she said to her tonight worked like a charm.

Noor Mohammad and his love interest has to be my least favorite of all the tracks in this play. Noor and Lubna’s scene together showed that Noor like many other men his age is using his wife’s attitude as a tool to get sympathies from a woman and Lubna is just too eager to rekindle old flames! I have no idea where their track is going but I have complete faith in Zulekha! She will make sure that her marriage with Imran never takes place which means that Afia Begum is here to stay!

I truly felt for Madiha in tonight’s episode. Madiha has been in love with Yousuf since childhood but Yousuf feels absolutely nothing for her. The fact that Yousuf fell for someone he saw for the first time but never even had a soft spot for Madiha goes to show just how unlucky Madiha has been. Daa Ji is completely unaware of Madiha’s feelings for Yousuf but he does come across as someone who would stand by his sister even if he found out that she is interested in his friend. Daa Ji’s character along with that of Madiha and Zulekha’s sister has to be one of those very strong supporting characters who make you look forward to their scenes. I must say that one thing that stands out about Khalil-ur-Rehman Qamar’s scripts apart from his dialogues are the beautifully etched out supporting characters. Whether they are positive or negative, they are all extremely important in their own way and together all these characters complete the drama.

I must thank the entire team of MNYH for a job really well done. Watching this drama till now has been a very pleasant experience. Really looking forward to what Zulekha, Yousuf and all the MNYH characters have in store for us next week.

I am really enjoying the ride till now, are you? Do share your thoughts about tonight’s episode.

Fatima Awan

Wrong Number, Yasir Nawaz’s new film

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April 3, 2015

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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 . 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, Janita, Akhtar Husnain and others
Director: Yasir Nawaz
Produced by: YNH films
Distributed by: ARY Films

Here Yasir Akhtar is telling about Wrong Number while talking to ARY News

https://vimeo.com/124045276

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Sadqay Tumhare – Episode 26

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April 3, 2015

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“Truth is like the sun, you can shut it out for a time but it ain’t going away!!” This episode was intense and even though I want Sadqay Tumhare to end now but I couldn’t help relishing the power packed performances along with some outstanding dialogues. The highlight of this episode had to be the scene between Khalil and Abdur Rehman and the one between Inayat and Rasheeda. The way both these scenes were handled was pure genius. The writer wrote these scenes beautifully and the director and actors did complete justice to them. The way Khalil opened up to his father was sheer brilliance; a normal conversation led to something which both of them were not expecting. It seemed like Khalil tried very hard to keep his feelings to himself but the bond that he has with Abdur Rehman is so strong that he just had to ask him if he really wasn’t his son. The way Khalil looked at his “father” before asking that question showed how amazed Khalil was that Abdur Rehman managed to “fool” him with all the love he gave him in all these years. It was as if he was hoping and praying that he really was his real father! The way both of them cried after that suggested how they wished that things were different. This pain was not just Khalil’s but his father was going to do whatever he could to make it go away.

“Kismat ne faisla kur liya hai ke athara saal pehle jis ne bhi zulm kiya tha us ko saza mile gi”…Shano’s last words have been haunting Khalil, he is convinced that he deserves to be punished and he is also very sure that being Sadiq’s son isn’t something to be proud of. Adnan Malik was simply flawless as the broken, shattered and bitter Khalil. Khalil thought that he could change everything in his life but now his life has come to a point where nothing is in his control. Khalil went to see Humaira not because he wanted to see if she really loved him but to tell her how wrong she was. Khalil’s intentions were “pure” when he hugged Humaira but he does realize that what he did was very wrong. I must say that Khalil and Humaira’s scenes did not work for me at all although Khalil went to tell Humaira off and some of the dialogues were very well written too but the constant reminder of the thaska and the jhappis was definitely not what I wanted to hear. Can we please close this chapter now? Maqsood’s reaction to whatever Khalil said made it look like he knew nothing. I must give full marks to Shamil Khan for bringing out the best in his character.

Whatever Rasheeda said to Inayat went to show how “differently” Rasheeda looked at Inayat’s life story. It is actually very interesting and relatable too how everyone sees themselves as the victim and all these people have a very solid explanation for thinking like that. Rasheeda does not want to understand the circumstances in which Inayat had to leave her children and Inayat never looked at whatever happened in the past from Rasheeda’s perspective. The difference between Inayat and Rasheeda is that Inayat moved on with her life but Rasheeda did not. It is an absolute pleasure watching Samiya Mumtaz prove what a versatile actor she is over and over again with every passing episode. We might hate Rasheeda but we can’t help but love the way this character has been translated to screen by an actress who has always played the bechari! I have always seen the actress playing the role of Inayat play negative and very typical roles but she shines in a completely different role in this drama.

“Mrne bicharnay ka koi tu bahana hota hai na!”… Shano wants Khalil to be away from her because she wants that he should shine the way he is meant to and he shouldn’t waste his life running after her. When Shano saw Humaira receiving the letter she knew that Khalil will never come to meet her for the reasons she was thinking he was coming to see her. There wasn’t much of Shano in tonight’s episode but Mahira Khan did her part really well even in the scenes in which she had no dialogues. The winning smile she gave Humaira when she received the letter showed that she still loved and trusted Khalil. The way she knew instantly that he was going to come showed that the connection she had with Khalil was still there.

Sadqay Tumhare is getting intense with every passing episode and it is impossible to figure out where the story will go from here. Even though the drama is being stretched beyond limit but I must confess that I really enjoyed watching tonight’s episode, it was very heavy duty but it was very enticing as well.

Do share your thoughts about tonight’s episode and feel free to disagree with me because I am sure many viewers out there just want this drama to end!!

Fatima Awan

Dekh Magar Pyaar Say (دیکھ مگر پیار سے) stars Humaima Malick and Sikander Rizvi

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April 3, 2015

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Dekh Magar Pyaar Say (دیکھ مگر پیار سے) stars Humaima Malick and Sikander Rizvi

The Dekh Magar Pyar Say slogan, found emblazoned across the back of many a bus and rickshaw, conjures up imagery no less intense than a colour riot. So we were surprised to see a subdued, sepia-toned first look poster of Asad-ul-Haq’s directorial debut of the same name.

But that wasn’t the only surprise in store for us. The poster reveals the lead cast of the film to be none other than Humaima Malick, for whom this will be a second local release, and restaurateur Sikander Rizvi, who will make his acting debut in this film. Rizvi is also known to be acting in Yalghaar, but DMPS is expected to release earlier in August this year.

“Dekh Magar Pyaar Say will be featuring a spanking brand new outlook on the traditional romantic movie, one that is filled with twists, turns, surprises and everything in between, all the while debunking established clichés associated with the romance genre,” promises Asad-ul-Haq.

He further added that he had envisioned an avant-garde look for the film, which is “anchored in an uber-stylised contemporary hyper reality”.

Styling and make-up expert Saima Rashid Bargfrede has been roped in as the film’s official styling partner, while Hassan Sheheryar Yasin will be the Creative and Fashion Design Director. Journalist and Karachi, You’re Killing Me! novelist Saba Imtiaz has written the script, and Nicholas D. Knowland, who also shot Jinnah, will be shooting the film.

Acknowledgement: Whole content is borrowed from English Daily The News

Source:http://magazine.thenews.com.pk/mag/detail_article.asp?id=10547&magId=11

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Fawad Khan Says No To Intimate Scenes With Alia Bhatt

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April 3, 2015

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Fawad Khan Says No To Intimate Scenes With Alia Bhatt

Fawad Khan has made a name for himself in India in a very brief period of time. Fawad Khan has already won awards in India and signed at least two more major projects after his first Bollywood film Khoobsurat. In his next Bollywood flick “Kapoors And Sons” Fawad Khan was reportedly asked to shoot some very intimate scenes with his co-star Aliya Bhatt but according to news Fawad Khan has asked the producers to tone these scenes down because he does not feel comfortable getting this intimate to any one on screen.

According to Mirror Mumbai, “Fawad is not comfortable with the idea of getting physical in reel life. Fawad is extremely sensitive to the sensibilities of his conservative countrymen and has told Shakun and Karan to water down the scene, to rely on allusion rather than actual action. And during his next visit to Mumbai they will sit down and work together on the scene to ensure that it does not spark off any controversy later.”

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Fatima Saleem Gets Married

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April 3, 2015

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Fatima Saleem is a news anchor on Geo News. She tied the knot yesterday in a small ceremony which mostly consisted of family and close friends.

You can see the pictures here:

“People Can Be So Ruthless” – Hamza Ali Abbasi

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April 3, 2015

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“People Can Be So Ruthless” – Hamza Ali Abbasi

Hamza Ali Abbasi has been the talk of the town lately because of the trailer of his upcoming film “Jawani Phir Nahi Aani”. Hamza resigned as the Cultural Secretary of PTI because according to him certain things he did in his film are not in line with the culture of Pakistan. People are questioning why he took the designation to begin with when he already knew what the film was like. Why did he take that action after the trailer went on air? And people are also calling him a hypocrite because he has always been very vocal against item numbers. Hamza has always said that Pakistani films should not have item numbers and that we can make good films without item numbers.

Even after resigning people did not spare Hamza Ali Abbasi and kept on criticizing him. Hamza in his latest facebook status expressed his disappointed with how ruthless people can be.

Ishq Parast- Episode 5-7

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April 2, 2015

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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!

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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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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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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.:)

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Alvida – Episode 8

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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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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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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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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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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!

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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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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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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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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
ARY Films and Six Sigma Plus

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Dusri Biwi- Episode 17-18

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March 31, 2015

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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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March 30, 2015

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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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March 30, 2015

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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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March 30, 2015

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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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March 30, 2015

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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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March 30, 2015

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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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March 30, 2015

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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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March 30, 2015

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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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March 30, 2015

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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)