Renowned singer Faakhir Mehmood is working in a drama being produced in Lahore. Apart from Faakhir, Fareeha Manzoor, Aurangzeb Laghari, Kinza Malik and Haseeb Khan are also in the lead cast.
Apart from this drama, Faakhir has also signed two other dramas.
Faakhir has started his singing career from music band Aawaaz in early 1990’s. Three member Aawaaz band comprises of Asad Ahmed, Haroon Rasheed and Faakhir Mehmood. After seeing immense popularity throughout 1990’s the band finally disbanded in early 2000’s, both Haroon and Faakhir started their solo career thereafter.
Reference from Urdu Daily Jehan Pakistan
Faakhir MehmoodAawaaz Band,:Faakhir Mehmood, Haroon Rashee, Asad Ahmed
Ohkay so, after 9 episodes, I now get it. Jackson Height’s is just a story of a few people & their daily routines because apart from that we haven’t gotten anything so as to connect to our characters & relate to them like we would’ve liked to. By saying this I am by no means belittling the efforts that the entire cast & crew has put in to make this project but seems like this script lacked the wow factor to begin with.
In order to watch this drama you need to know that you’re just going to encounter what the characters in their daily lives are facing because apart from that, there’s no detailing & no depth in the script at all. I believe those who have a busy schedule do always get some time off in a day where they sit back & reminisce about different journeys that they have made & what brought them to this point in their lives, so I wish that if we had been shown that sort of a detailing & background of each & every character, it would’ve helped us a lot in relating to them & understand their feelings a bit better. We get it, it’s a story of desis living in America & almost all the desis can agree to it that it’s a very realistic portrayal of how tough the life is for them in the US & for that I give full points to the team but other than that, I think there isn’t much left. To be honest, discussing Jackson Heights is like discussing a daily routine of a few people & the happenings that they’re experiencing & ta-da, you’re done.
So, seems like everyone in Jamshed’s family knew that he was interested in Asma & just like how it should’ve been, they all seemed pretty ohkay with the fact that Nadir took his spot & got engaged to Asma. I actually think Jamshed’s mamu was right that if he had stayed back in Pakistan, he would’ve done something for himself because Jamshed has only been a burden on people around him. It was good to see that Nadir & Asma took a moment to clarify things that might haunt them in the future & that mutual link was Jamshed. Asma clearly looked heartbroken but she manages to grab all the sympathies because she has been in such a tough position where she knew that letting go of Jamshed was the only option left & I can’t emphasize enough that genuinely Asma is the only character I actually feel for because Rida Isafahani has done her bit extremely well. She really makes us all feel her pain & distress.
Finally, Jamshed has come out of his preconceived notions of America (which he has been trying to from the last few episodes) & he has understood that his struggle has begun and that’s why he settled for a $6/hour job. As much as I think it’s good to see him taking the first step, his approach seems really immature where he tries to rationalize his illegal actions. It’s like Jamshed would love to work in America even if he becomes illegal but he wouldn’t settle for a government job in Pakistan without having to worry about all these never-ending & dodgy immigration procedures.
I so wish they hadn’t given so much coverage to Iman’s dance classes & also I so wish they hadn’t spoken about Islamic School in such a stern way as if it was something highly unappreciable. I agree with Salma’s notion that Islam needs to be practiced to be preached but then where on one hand she seemed quite reluctant on the mention of Islamic school, on the other she was being overly supportive of the dance class to a point where she resorted to lie to her husband so that Iman could enjoy what she likes & that puts it in a wrong perspective altogether. I so wish they hadn’t done that.
Not sure about others but I am getting tired of Cathy’s indifference towards her husband Imran. Like I said, we don’t know what lead them to this point to clearly understand what Cathy’s issues are. Imran Bhatti has been a very considerate person, who takes care of people around him so it’s like a done deal that he took care of Cathy & her kids too, so what made them both grow out of this relation where Cathy has no time for her husband & there’s isn’t much of a relationship left anyways? She clearly seems ticked off with her husband’s desi-ness but then wasn’t she aware of what desi men are like when she decided to get married to him & after that I don’t think Imran has given any reason to her to be so mad at him all the time so yes, what’s her issue? Any background story please?
Sikandar’s character (not the actor) failed to leave a mark. Obviously, he likes to be in control of the situation around him & he thinks people should treat him as an incharge of their lives without expecting anything from him in return. Sikandar himself has done nothing to earn the respect of his wife & his daughter but then again, I hope his story does get some coverage where we find out more about his character & his relation to Salma. As much as I want to feel for Salma, I can’t bring myself to it because she never complains & we haven’t found out what she’s feeling or what she thinks of the circumstances she’s facing. Yes, she does talk every now & then to Aliya but ends up defending her husband’s family, so you really don’t know what she’s going through. Mostly the topics that Salma speaks on revolve around her MIL or Iman but what she feels is untold & the big question is, what does she feel about her husband being a felon? Isn’t she scared, doesn’t she want to walk out of this marriage? Salma seems awkwardly comfortable in this relation whereas clearly there’s nothing left between her & Sikandar, so this makes her character kind of lifeless I’d say. All we know about her is that she works at a parlour & takes care of Iman who happens to be Sikandar’s daughter but other than that, no light has been shed on her emotions, which I think is definitely important to feel for a character.
Jamshed & Michelle’s meetings were done nicely however I found Michelle’s reactions a bit odd. She’s someone who knows the art of snubbing yet she was becoming speechless & uncomfortable in front of Jamshed. We’ve seen the way she easily ignored Rizwan’s proposal so I believe a bunch of flowers couldn’t have moved her the way it was shown. Once again, we know nothing about her past & we know nothing about her feelings as well. All I’ve ‘heard’ about Michelle is that she’s a divorcee & is anti-social, but what she feels, how hurt is she, what makes her sad, what makes her happy, all such details are clearly missing, not from her character but from all the characters except that of Asma & Jamshed’s because he often voices out his disappointments & this is what it makes me hard to connect to most of the characters of this drama.
I think 9 episodes are enough to develop the nature of all the characters but here it’s like we’re seeing such characters that’re living the life without actually living it; because they’re emotionless, feeling-less & because of this I also feel there’s some sort of a chemistry missing between them all too except Bhatti & Salma of course. Share your say please & feel free to disagree!
I must give full marks to Khalil-ur-Rehman Qamar, the writer of the drama for having the guts to add those details of his life in this story which easily pass for skeletons in someone’s closet. I was reading Khalil-ur-Rehman’s interview the other day in which he stated that this story was not 100 percent true but it was more than that, there wasn’t a single scene in this story that was added for adding more drama to the narrative. This could be the reason why so many people have been able to connect to the story and the characters. The writer in his interview also said that people who believe in love and have experienced being in love alone can relate to this play…which would basically mean every second person of course!
What Shano revealed to Maulvi Sahab about the kind of intricate relationship and the ugly history which her mother shared with Khalil’s father, Khalil’s step-father and Khalil’s mother was nothing short of shocking! So many ugly truths in one go, yes I am sure many of us needed a glass of water to digest all of that. Shano has the satisfaction of knowing that the relationship between her and Khalil would be legitimate in the eyes of Allah if they were to get married. It was ironic that Rasheeda asked Shano to ask maulvi sahab about Khalil being a mehram or not when she left the house! I couldn’t help but wonder where Khalil’s father was now and if Shano knew all these details about her mother’s past then her father must know them too. Rasheeda also mentioned that this was Inayat’s second husband’s second marriage but we don’t know when that happened, who he was married to and whether the younger kids are his. There is obviously a great deal about this family which we need to know yet but that is not really important because the focal point of tonight’s episode like always remained the lead couple. The way Shano declared her love for Khalil in front of everyone who asked was a delight to watch; I love Shano’s boldness and Mahira Khan’s acting has added the charm which this character needed to make it what it is. Watching Qavi Khan play the maulvi was again a very good surprise, we don’t get to see actors like Qavi Khan and Irfan Khoosat gracing the screen with their presence when the roles that they are playing are not major ones, it just goes to show what great actors they are.
Khalil’s one liners … “agli baar tu mei akela hi jaun ga nahi tu wo mere Khalil honey pe shuk kare ga” “wakil ki bari tu baad mei ati hai doctorsaab pehle Khalil ki baari ati hai”were very filmy and witty! They reminded me of those one liners from films that get very popular and are quoted over and over again! Khalil knew only too well what was coming his parents’ way but he was not the least bit scared of what Shano’s parents thought or said because the only thing that matters to him is Shano’s support everything else is of no consequence. Khalil narrated the whole story of his meeting with Shano to Maqsood and I must say that I thoroughly enjoyed every minute of that scene although most often such scenes put me to sleep. Adnan Malik own his character in this show; I love his confidence.
Fayaaz’s character seems to be growing a spine, I would actually like to see an encounter between him and Khalil and see what he has to say for himself then! Mukarram Kaleem plays Mr. Loser flawlessly. The dialogue “phir meri kasam kha ke yeh bhi kaho ke tangay tor lo gay us ki” was hilarious! Should I be feeling sorry for Fayyaz because I think I do (wink wink).
I do not have the words to praise Samiya Mumtaz’s laudable performance in tonight’s episode. The way she played the meethi churi was beyond brilliant. Rasheeda knows how to pull her husband’s strings and she makes good use of it. Khalil’s father said that Shano’s parents couldn’t just refuse this proposal that easily and perhaps he was right. That is the reason why Shano’s father asked his older brother who also happens to be Mr. Loser’s father to do the deed for him! Shano’s father took full responsibility for the decision although he is probably not even sure why he had to say no to Khalil’s parents in the first place! Rehan Sheikh plays the henpecked husband with absolute brilliance, he totally makes me forget Naimat Khan, that is what being versatile is all about.
Mahira Khan’s performance stayed top-notch throughout the episode. The first scene of tonight’s episode was badly dubbed especially because Mahira Khan’s acting was commendable but she was definitely not the one delivering the dialogues. Like every other episode of Sadqay Tumhare, this one too as simply beautiful, well done director sahab!! This is the kind of play that makes you laugh and cry with every character and every scene. Fayyaz made me laugh, Khalil made me go aww, Shano’s dialogues brought tears to my eyes and all the performances left me spell -bound.
So, how many people are in shock after hearing the truth about Shano’s mother and Khalil’s family tree? What questions arose in your mind after hearing what Shano told the maulvi sahab? That “najaiz rishta” dialogue in the last episode wasn’t so irrelevant after all!
And most importantly how many of you want that letter to be delivered to Khalil ASAP:)
The state run broadcaster Pakistan Television is planning for its 50th Anniversary on 26th November. All stations of PTV will broadcast special programs on this dray. PTV started its transmission on 26th November 1964 from Lahore
Juggan Kazim as achieved the distinction of most capped host of PTV. Juggan Kazim hosted 550 shows from PTV Lahore center which is a record. Earlier Ayesha Sana hosted 547 shows from PTV Lahore center. Both Juggan Kazim and Ayesha Sana are host of PTV’s morning show.
The production team of show Morning with Juggan is now planning to design and deploy a total new set and introduce new ideas in this program. The show is proving profitable for PTV as well due to its popularity.
Shaan Shahid has clarified his stance regarding being cut from the cast of upcoming film Sayae Khuade Zuljalal. As per Shaan he himself opted out of this film as he was unhappy with the script and director. So the news of him being cut from the cast is wrong.
Sindh, population wise is the second largest province of Pakistan having rich culture and traditions. Sindhi is also third or fourth largest spoken language in Pakistan. The first Sindhi film Umar Marvi was produced in mid 1950’s and later many Sindhi films were produced. However the circuit of Sindhi cinema was relatively limited as major urban center of Sindh like Karachi, Hyderabad, Sukker also consists of considerable non-sindhi speakers. The Sindhi film making ultimately ended till late 1980’s or early 1990’s similar to Urdu and later Punjabi cinema.
Now after a gap of almost two decades drama writer/producer Zakaria Moheyuddin and Ali Masood have announced to produce a Sindhi film Baaghi. Shahbaz Mustafa is the music composer while Anwarul Hassan is the director of this film.
Any drama with the simplest story can be made engaging if its pace is steady. Obviously good acting counts along with mature writing skills (it’s not like anyone can write a drama) but the pace is what keeps us hooked.
Recently, our dramas reached India and were appreciated. The mature acting and writing was purchased, along with the fact that they have a few steady paced episodes unlike the dramas there. After this, directors , producers and writers should have started to work really hard in order to create more masterpieces which can be aired abroad. In spite of this, we are getting to see more victims of dragging!
1.Arranged Marriage:
I mentioned in a previous article that this drama needs to end. Despite that, it makes it to my list once again. The story is simple. A cheating, abusive, torturous husband manages to portray his innocent first wife as an evil woman in front of his parents and they give permission to this bechara to marry the love of his life. His second cunning wife is pregnant now and will probably lose her child as punishment for her sins.
This content did not need 20+ episodes but somehow ARY managed to drag it this far. Let’s see whether they’ll ever end it or not!
2. Chup Raho:
You knew this was gonna be here, didn’t you?
The topic is thought-provoking. When I heard about it for the first time, I thought this was going to be a fast paced drama telling victims of sexual abuse to stand up for their rights. But alas, I was mistaken. The drama is bold, but that’s not the issue here. The issue is the stretched and useless scenes which make viewers annoyed.
The most important thing is, that at least I don’t watch this drama for entertainment. I watch it with a serious mood in the hope that it will deal with the issue of sexual abuse. But that seems impossible.
3. Ishq Mein Aisa Bhi Haal Hona Hai:
Samra and Fajar’s father abandoned them because they were daughters. Samra and Adnan (Humayun Ashraf) are in love and newly engaged. Adnan’s cousin Neha (Hiba Ali) , who is an orphan and has been brought up by her khala( i.e Adnan’s mother) is a rebellious and rude girl who gets used by a rich playboy Shahmir (Yasir Mazhar). Adnan’s mother falls sick because of this stress and on her supposed deathbed asks, “Kon karega meri Neha se shadi?” (literally) And like a gallant warrior, Adnan decides to marry Neha to save his mother’s life. I don’t get what the dude was thinking but Samra gets it and she decides to end it with Adnan. There’s a side-track between Samra’s sister and her college mate who happens to be Shahmir’s cousin.
The drama is no doubt dragged. First few episodes were on Samra and Adnan’s endless calls, meetings and then the engagement preparations, the shopping spree and then finally the engagement. When Shahmir abandoned Neha and left for America with his newly wedded wife, there were endless crying scenes from Neha and then endless hospital scenes from her khala! Then Samra discovered what a cheat Adnan was and she cried for two episodes.
Let’s see what will happen when Samra’s mother finds out about Adnan and Neha’s Nikkah. I’ll keep tolerating the slow pace to find out who is Samra and Fajar’s father and what will happen to Shahmir now! SPOILER ALERT: I think it’s Shahmir’s father.
Feel free to share your thoughts on these and other dramas.
Doosri Biwi coming soon ARY Digital, sounds really monotonous as dramas are already obsessed with the subject of Doosri Biwi.
But this Doosri Bivi is an upcoming drama of ARY Digital starring Fahad Mustafa, Maha Waarsi, Hareem Farooq, Ambar Khan and others. As per Fahad Mustafa, it is his last drama for the television for time being. The play is directed by Anjum Shahzad.
In recent times Anjum Shahzad has not impressed with his work like Kabhi Kabhi. Though Doosri Biwi sounds as a routine old story but both female leads Hareem Farooq and Maha Waarsi are relatively new faces. Maha Waarsi has worked with Fahad in Kankar. So this time around the character of Fahad Mustafa will have two new faces as wives. Earlier Fahad Mustafa has also starred in Mera Sayeen 2 where he married four five times.
As per Urdu Daily Dunya, Yasir Nawaz has also planned to produce a film for which Javed Sheikh is shortlisted. Javed Sheikh will play the role of a qasayee (butcher) in this film. To make as realistic as possible these days Javed Sheikh is spending time with a real Qasayee to observe and learn the traits of a Qasayee.
Ali Zafar’s new Bollywood film Kill Dil will be screened on 14th November 2014 in Pakistan.
The film stars Govinda,Ranveer Singh,Ali Zafar,Parineeti Chopra,Kader Khan and Rocky Verma while it is directed by Shaad Ali.
In Pakistan, Geo films an affiliated entity of Geo TV is the distributor of this film where Geo Films is also the largest distributor of Indian films in Pakistan. Geo Tv and Daily Jang/The News are part of the promotion of this film.
As per press report of Urdu Daily Jang, cine goers are excited about this film especially the fans of Ali Zafar. Many youngsters are mostly opting advance booking. The report advises to go for advance booking to avoid the possible tickets un-availability in the first week of release. As per cinema owners, the response for advance booking is encouraging and the film is also expected to do good business like other Indian films. The biggest advantage of the film is presence of Ali Zafar. Ali Zafar is appearing in an action role in this film, who otherwise is considered a romantic boy on screen. The report also lists the ten reasons for watching this film which includes super hit music, star cast and others.
Dramas of Turkey are quite popular in Pakistan and perhaps the same reason has compelled our drama makers to shot their upcoming dramas in turkey.
As per turkey’s state broadcaster TRT, drama producer Momina Duraid and Hassan Soomro have visited Turkey in last few weeks to finalize the locations for their new dramas. They have visited Ankara, Istanbul and other cities of Turkey to finalize the locations.
The leading cast of these dramas include Moammar Rana, Umair Laghari, Sadaf Laghari and others
پاکستانی پروڈیوسر مومنہ درید کے بعد اب پروڈیوسر حسن سومرو بھی ترکی پہنچ گئے ہیں جہاں وہ مختلف شہروں کا دورہ کرکے نئی ڈرامہ سیریل کی لوکیشنز کا جائزہ لےرہے ہیں
امریکہ ، یورپ اور دبئی کے بعد ترکی میں ملکی ڈرامہ سیریلز بنانے میں ٹی وی ڈرامہ پروڈیوسر ز کی دلچسپی بڑھنے لگی۔
پروڈیوسر مومنہ درید کے بعد اب پروڈیوسر حسن سومرو بھی ترکی پہنچ گئے ہیں جہاں وہ مختلف شہروں کا دورہ کرکے نئی ڈرامہ سیریل کی لوکیشنز کا جائزہ لےرہے ہیں۔
انہوں نے بتایا کہ جب ہمارے ملک میں ترکی کے ڈرامے اس قدر دلچسپی سے دیکھے اور پسند کئے جارہے ہیں تو میں نے سوچا کیوں نہ اپنے فنکاروں کے ساتھ ترکی میں ڈرامہ سیریل بنائی جائے جس کی تیاریوں کے سلسلہ میں انقرہ، استنبول اور دیگر شہروں کا دورہ کر چکا ہوں۔
ڈرامہ سیریل کی کاسٹ میں معمر رانا ، عمیر لغاری، صدف لغاری اور دیگر فنکار شامل کئے جائیں گے ۔
On coming saturday i.e. 15th November, ARY Digital is airing two new dramas one is Goya at 8:00 pm and Dil Nahin Maanta is the second one at 9:00 pm
Dil Nahin Maanta stars Emaad Irfani, Sara Khan, Amna Ilyas, Javed Sheikh, Rubina Ashra, Seemi Pasha, Saif e Hasan, Gul-e-Rana, Salma Hasan and others. Produced by IDream productions, it is directed by Muhammad Iftikhar Iffi and written by Seema Ghazal.
The drama has relatively new faces in lead roles Emaad Irfani, Aamna Ilyas and Sana Khan. Emaad Irfani and Aamna Ilyas are well known names in the field of modeling. From promos it looks to be another play based on cliched theme of second marriage.
It is said ‘You cannot please everyone’, however here the main lead wants to prove it wrong as he wants to “please everyone”. Emaad Irfani is playing the role of an eastern obedient son, to see his parents happy he perhaps marries as per their wishes i.e. one wedding as per mama’s choice and the other wedding as per papa’s choice might be at the same time at same event. What happens next to watch tune into ARY Digital on Saturday 15th November, at 9:00 p.m. SHARP…
Every leading newspaper and channel in India wants to interview Mahira Khan because they know only too well that this beautiful and talented actress has made a very special place in the hearts of the Indian audience. Men and women alike have fallen in love with Khirad’s character and the actress who played that roles. India’s leading newspaper interviewed Mahira Khan. You can read the interview here:
How did you react to the response your show got in India?
It was amazing. I recently joined Twitter and have experienced craziness since. Yesterday, I was at a mall and people kept coming up to meet me. It has been quite humbling.
Have you watched any Indian serials?
In school, I saw Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi (KSBKBT), but I haven’t seen any other shows. Kudos to the actors who were part of that show, as it (KSBKBT) went on forever. I freak out even when I get a drama with 29 episodes; I feel the story gets too long.
What do you think of Bollywood films?
They are far more advanced, while our film industry is still re-emerging right now. I loved the black-and-white movies of the ’50s and ’60s, including films like Guru Dutt’s Pyaasa (1957) and Dilip Kumar’s Tarana (1951). Shah Rukh Khan’s movies are my favourite. As a teenager, I watched Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge (1995) during breakfast, lunch and dinner. I was obsessed with it.
Are you interested in working in Bollywood?
I would love to. There were some rumours about a film with Ranveer Singh, but they were untrue. Right now, I am not working on any Hindi film.
Does your marital status affect the kind of work you get?
Not in Pakistan. You tend to take up lesser work as you give more time to your personal life once you have a family. I’m lucky to be offered good work, and I maintain a balance between my work and personal life. Our industry has a family-friendly environment. Cinema is still considered an art in Pakistan and not a business.
Mahira Khan is already being titled as “the resplendent beauty from Pakistan”in India. The Indian fans were a lot going gaga over Fawad Khan, after watching Hamsafar they have fallen head over heels in love with Mahira Khan too. Mahira Khan is on a trip to India in which she will meet her fans in Mumbai, Delhi and Lucknow.
While talking to the media about her visit to India and the success of Hamsafar Mahira said, “Zindagi’s initiative to build bridges and dissolve boundaries between India and Pakistan has been revolutionary as the Indian audiences warmly received and grew to love our shows from across the border. I, on behalf of my entire Pakistani entertainment industry, want to state that we are humbled to receive so much appreciation from this country. The kind of love and adulation that has been showered on my show ‘Humsafar’ and my character Khirad, is truly exhilarating. India is a beautiful country that values talent and I consider myself amongst the lucky few from Pakistan to have my work recognized and appreciated here. All my love and gratitude to the viewers.”
Priyanka Datta who is the Business Head of Zindagi channel which has introduced the Indian viewers to Pakistani dramas said, “The response to Zindagi has been overwhelming to say the least and we thank our audiences for this unconditional acceptance for good storytelling. Our aim is to cater to the new age women with progressive mind-sets whose primary concern is to create a perfect work-life balance. Whether it is Kashaf of ‘Zindagi Gulzar Hai’, Aiman of ‘Maat’, Sadaf of ‘Thakan’ or Khirad of ‘Humsafar’, all the leading ladies in our shows are the reflection of today’s women with progressive mind-sets. As a representative of Pakistani entertainment industry, Mahira sets the perfect example for Zindagi’s target audience.”
Mahira Khan is enjoying her trip to India, something which is very evident from these tweets and Indians are showering her with love.
Fahad Mustafa has achieved as much as anyone who is hardworking and talented can achieve in the time span in which he has been with the entertainment industry. He started his career as an actor and a model but now he excels at hosting shows, has his very own production house and already has worked on two films with a very good team. When Koi Nahi Apna went on air Fahad Mustafa announced that this was going to be his last drama because he wanted to concentrate on his production house and would much rather work in movies.
The star who claims that he does not like being so good at heart talked to Dawn News about his upcoming projects and also told the newspaper that he will be taking a break from the drama industry after his play Doosri Biwi. “I’m working on my new drama called Doosri Biwi (the working title for which was Poora Chand Adhoora Hai) at the moment, which is my own production and will be aired on ARY Digital. My upcoming movie, Mah-e-Meer’s co-director Anjum Shahzad is making a comeback to television and will be directing the serial.” said Fahad Mustafa while talking to Dawn News.
Talking about his upcoming drama Fahad Mustafa said, “We’re aiming for a different ambiance, a very contemporary look.”
Fahad Mustafa said that he will be taking a break from television because he wants to concentrate on making his film, “I’m producing a movie, shooting for which is going to start in June/July next year hopefully.” Talking about movie offers and what kind of movies he wants to do he said, “Never say never, I get offered a lot of scripts and they all sound the same, circling around espionage themes, such as Waar and Operation 021. I’m a happy person, I want to do happy movies! If the right script comes along…,”
We wish Fahad Mustafa all the best for his future endeavours.
“We welcome our favourite Humsafar Star to India. Mahira has just reached Mumbai. #MadForMahira ”
These are the words on the official twitter account of Indian channel Zee Zindagi. The channel informed viewers that “Mad for Mahira Your love has brought her to India”. Mahira Khan the shaano of currently aired Sadqay Tumharay has reached Mumbai,India.
Mahira’s drama Humsafar just ended on Zee Zindagi last week, and Mahira’s arrival might be connected with the drama Humsafar.
OO EM JEE! I don’t know how much I’ve missed this play & finally so glad to have it back on-air tonight. So good to get the weekly dose of Shanakht & I must say I am absolutely impressed with the theme of this play. I think very intelligently they’ve stepped into another boundary of showing how two people can not only have a positive impact on their families but how their attitude influences the life of others as well. I think I am never going to have enough words to praise the mindset of the writer for coming up with such a unique story with so much positivity & so many well-placed intricate lessons.
Finally, Annie has become a very important part of Rohaan’s family. It was so good to see her MIL especially making an effort to show how much she’s pleased with her DIL & how much she endears her. I love the director’s take on this aspect that families do tend to take some time in accepting new family members & it does depend on both the parties as to how they mend their ways & walk an extra mile to adjust to each other’s calibre. In this case it depended on Annie to contain herself & give Rohaan’s family the time they needed to wholeheartedly accept her & luckily for her, that time has arrived.
I must say I love the way this story has moved forward. I think this story has had so many phases that flowed in conjunction & everything was executed with perfection. It started at a point where both Annie & Rohaan had to face the objection only of their families. They then worked on themselves just so that they can lead by example. While their families were still somehow struggling to accept their transformation, they both got married. Now it was time for both the families to accept their new family members. Annie & Rohaan once again stayed determined because of the power of Imaan, knowing that one day their families will not only accept them for who they were but will also shower them with the love that they both deserved. Now when this level has been taken care of in a way that first the immediate & then the extended family got to understand their way of life, the third phase of the story has begun where now the writer has tried to show that when you are on a right path, you not only have a positive influence on your family members, but also on your relatives & on your social circle as well. That’s why we saw the change in Haris’s attitude & now seems like Shireen, Faryaal & Hashim are left to get influenced. I must say this has been such a nice journey to experience because I loved the way both Annie & Rohaan’s characters have shown to be so influential & positive that everyone around them is getting persuaded to change their perspective about them & the people who are religious like them. I never thought that this drama would have so many detailed lessons without being so preachy & boring. <3
It was pretty evident that Haris’s parents didn’t know anything about what was going on between Kashaf & Haris. They obviously supported him because they were oblivious of the personal details of how much Haris himself was at fault but now it was time for Haris to understand that what he did was wrong & he had to made amends. As much as he didn’t want to, he himself couldn’t resist getting impressed by Rohaan’s sensibility & his forgiving nature. It was good to see that without dragging the matter further, they showed that Kashaf & Haris reconciled where it was Haris who realized his mistake without having anyone convince him once again. The conversation Kashaf had with Annie was beautifully written where very subtly Annie tried to make her understand that she needs to elevate the level of her Imaan as well. I so wish we get to see the happy-go-lucky Kashaf once again because hopefully her tough days are numbered & with this, Huma acknowledged Rohaan as her own son, which was heart-warming as well.
I think finally after a long gap we got to see Rohaan having some chit chat with her sisters. It was absolutely a treat to watch him being himself. I think Rohaan’s journey was as tough as Annie’s because he was seeing his wife, mother & sisters struggling to come to terms with each other but now when that was sorted, we got to see the real Rohaan who believed in only spreading smiles around him.
Ohkay, before saying anything about Hashim, Faryaal & Shireen’s situation I must say I disliked the way Hashim looked & smiled at Annie – Home-Wrecker Alert anyone? LOL! I know he was just looking at Annie with admiration because she has grown into this decent & graceful lady that anyone would think highly of her but sorry Noor Hassan has had a track record of such sort that I can’t help fearing something unpleasant. :/ Anyways, I think Shireen is being unreasonable where she expects Faryaal to become responsible & learn how to fulfil her expectations overnight. She must understand that she must give the benefit of doubt to Faryaal as a newlywed because she definitely comes from a different background & has a whole different mindset. I don’t know about you guys but I actually enjoyed & giggled seeing Faryal’s predicament because her character totally justifies the behaviour of a newly wedded young bride & I don’t see any problem with her. She’s just being herself & only wants to be pampered by the man she loves & who supposedly loves her too. I think it now depends on Hashim to maintain a balance between the two ladies & also make ways to draw them both closer to each other. As much as we know about Hashim, he has always been impatient & a quitter, that’s why in just a few days he seemed so frustrated at his domestic situation. I think this was another great development in the story that Hashim & Rohaan have once again come in contact with each other where they’ll spend more time together so that Rohaan will be able to help Hashim in overcoming the commotion that’s has overtaken his life. I think before doing anything, Hashim needs to bring a change in himself because very easily he gets agitated at his family members which only showcases his weaknesses & nothing else.
So, this is it from my side. I can’t stop praising this drama. I must say when Shanakht began, people in general thought that it would be just a very typical, preachy & one-dimensional drama which should be dissed because nowhere in Muslim countries do girls face such objections & without having a chance to get acquainted with the beautiful characters of Annie & Rohaan, they focused more on Maya Ali’s Hijab style & stuff like that, but I so wish that people give this drama another chance & watch it patiently just to see that the story of Annie & Rohaan is more than just a story of a Muhajabba & a man with a Beard. Shanakht is a story of two people with ethics, morals, values & substantial, positive & influential characters. Share your say please. :)
Apart from acting Meekal Zulfiqar is also brand ambassador for many products. Here are photos from recent winter collection photo shoot of clothing brand Royal Tag.
The change in Rameen’s personality had to be the most significant development in tonight’s episode other than that we are pretty much going around in circles. Rameen finally decided to be open with Azar about Numair’s intentions without giving him the details of course. Azar did not believe Rameen like always but he decided to go along with her “plan” nevertheless because he wants to put an end to all the accusations and fears. Numair continued alluring Azar into his trap by loaning him money to buy things which he cannot afford and probably doesn’t need too! Numair always plays the “you are like my brother” card whenever Azar decides to do anything that may prove to be a hurdle in Numair’s plans or if he does something which Rameen wants him to to. Manal’s conversation with Rameen put her fears to rest at least for now but if Azar ever finds out and decides to speak about what has been going on then she might start believing Numair once again afterall love is blind!!
Manal and Numair kept on talking about Rameen and Azar without giving consideration to the fact that their daughter who is wise enough to understand these things was sharing that space with them! I have to say though that not too many people think twice before sharing such details in front of their kids and that is definitely a big don’t when you have a 7 year old kid in your house. Manal and Numair kept on pretending as if Naila wasn’t there, Manal even made that comment about Naila when she was sitting right there. Numair is very wise otherwise but he doesn’t have the common sense to keep her daughter away from all this petty politics, I have to say that I don’t expect any better from someone like Manal!!
For the first time tonight Rameen decided to call for help when Numair harassed her. Azar’s confidence in her has given her the strength to prove to him that she is right and also the faith that he will stand by her no matter what. . Just like all the previous episodes this time too Rameen had gone to get water when Numair harassed her, I must say that it is almost as if we are watching the same scenes over and over again. Rameen’s mother’s track has to be the most unnecessary one of all the tracks…why is this woman even alive?? Her dialogues and the conversations between Rameen and her have been the same ever since she left Rameen.
The story has been moving forward at a snail’s pace, I am hoping that the next episode will give the story a much needed twist. Until now everything that has happened in the past 5 episodes could have been summed up in 2. Usually Samira Fazal’s plays are full of unexpected twists and turns but this one is definitely not one of those plays. I am only watching this play now because I have to post this review every week otherwise apart from Numair’s character (Syed Jibran) the play does not have much to offer. If Numair gets away this time around too, I won’t be surprised because he can talk his way out of anything at all but I will be very disappointed. Every episode follows the same pattern with some minor changes in the personality of the characters. Sajjal Ali acted well in tonight’s episode, Syed Jibran never goes wrong and Feroz Khan is a very promising newcomer indeed, I just hope that we get to see him in different roles.
First the stellar cast and then the promos had us jumping for Goya. There is no doubt that people are expecting a lot from it. Hopefully it will fulfill everyone’s expectations.
There are a few days to go for the premier of Goya and finally, the shooting has been completed.
Here are some bts photos from the shoots of the last few episodes of Goya :
Last but not the least, here’s the generic promo for Goya:
For some reason, Tonite With HSY took a brief hiatus and it returned on air this Saturday with the jodi of Jaanum– Saba Qamar and Bhai Jaan- Adnan Siddiqui. What is it about being on the hot seat with HSY that compels everyone to switch to English? I’m pretty sure the viewers are more than happy to have their favorites converse in Urdu- it is an Urdu program after-all! Saba was dressed in an outfit by HSY- finally! Although I have to say, it probably wasn’t the best outfit he’s designed. Toning it down a few notches may just strike the balance we’re hoping for.
Saba was candid and confident- she’s done well for herself over the past decade or so. From a simple Syed girl from Gujranwaala, her journey to stardom has been phenomenal. She’s currently one of the most sought after actresses but she knows when to say no- Gannd nahin karna parha kaam ke liye… Kaam koi bura nahin hota; buraayi apkey apney andar hai! Aapkey demaagh, aapkey dil mein hai… Ironically, for someone who started with such strong words, her statement Sharam ke pardey ek baar utrein toh phir sharam kahan reh jaati hai felt a tad out of place. Saba brought up her age- actor ka age se koi taalluq nahin hota and clarified that she was born in 1984 which makes her 30- yeh aur baat hai ke Meera ji mujhse bhi choti hain… She admitted she’s suffered a few heartbreaks but Yoga has helped calm her down and keep her grounded. HSY brought up Hamza Ali Abbassi and Saba openly acknowledged that they are just friends and gave her side of the story to the controversial facebook post. According to her version, Hamza was playing around on her iPad and he posted that status himself.
Next up was Bhai Jaan– Adnan Siddiqui. Mr. Abhi Toh Mein Jawaan Houn spoke about his obsession with fitness, sticking to a conventional style which suits him irrespective of fashion trends and his jawaani. HSY added that he was in awe of him since his modeling days. Adnan Siddiqui has been around showbiz for over two decades. But to be honest, except for Uroosa and the recent Mere Humdum Mere Dost, I’ve never really been amazed by his performance. I think he may have had a role to play in being underrated- opting for every random project and doing repetitive roles hasn’t done much for him. Adnan has worked alongside Angelina Jolie in A Mighty Heart but was overshadowed by his co-stars. On his reasons for refusing a role in Waar, Adnan added that he has stayed away from Pakistani Films and when and if he decides to make his entry, he wants to come with a bang. He added that he’s in the same age group as the Khans of Bollywood and it’s highly unlikely that he will land an A class role- however he would be willing to work in a negative role- or a role like those given to Irfan Khan. Saba added that she will only work with the A league of actors in Bollywood- be it the Khans or Ranbir Kapoor. Both of them seemed genuinely fond of Bollywood actors and movies- Saba listsed Tabu as one of her favorites while Adnan Siddiqui spoke highly of Irfan Khan.
Both Saba and Adnan had amazing chemistry since they were on the same wavelength. The age difference didn’t seem to effect them until Saba announced that she calls him Bhai Jaan. Bhai ka toh pata nahin, magar aaj kal yeh inkey jaanam zaroor hain! Then it was time for the competition *YAWN*. Love or Don’t Love was once again fishing for controversy. Adnan mentioned that Saba Qamar doesn’t like Fahad Mustafa- I wonder if Fahad will react once he finds out. When Hamza Abbasi’s pic popped up, Saba Qamar didn’t respond- she blamed it on being swayed by Adnan’s gestures. Ajnabee Kaun Ho Tum was won by Saba who guessed the caller Junaid Khan but Adnan couldn’t guess Maria Wasti who did a pretty good job of changing her voice. In the final round, HSY insisted that they role play while asking each other the questions- Saba Qamar was playing Meera Ji and Adnan Siddiqui was Pervaiz Musharraf. Saba Qamar is a natural at mimicry but Adnan didn’t do too bad either. I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, the choice of guests makes the show work. HSY’s inputs are far and few- he doesn’t really steer any conversations but he is getting a little more in his element and seems to be improving. For me, Adnan Siddiqui has already performed the role of his lifetime as Haider Masood. I honestly wish he would pull back and rethink his career choices- but as he said, there is no right or wrong decision in life; you just have to take one. Unfortunately for the viewers, he takes one too many of them!
So, what are your thoughts? Does anyone know why the show was off-air these past few week? Did you enjoy the episode?
The rumor about Saba Qamar and Hamza Ali Abbasi being more than just friends surfaced after Saba Qamar wrote on Hamza Ali Abbasi’s facebook page that she loved him. Few days after that Hamza Ali Abbasi made it clear to everyone that him and Saba were nothing more than very close friends. Now many months after this rumor was very hot news HSY on his show asked Saba Qamar about it. Saba Qamar’s reply could have been very surprising for many people because this was for the first time that the audience got to hear her side of the story.
Saba Qamar told HSY that it was a prank played by Hamza which was taken very far when a drama page posted the comment along with Hamza and Saba’s picture on facebook. Saba and Hamza were sitting together somewhere when Hamza asked her if he could check her facebook, Saba said she thought that maybe he wanted her to like some page and was going to do it for her therefore she handed over her phone to him. Hamza posted the “I love you” comment on his wall from Saba’s account without even telling Saba Qamar. When Saba Qamar found out Hamza’s reply was that there was nothing wrong with it. Saba said that she never felt the need to give justifications to anyone because she knew that there was nothing between them.
This video has gone viral on the internet not because it is obscene but because the lady who came up with this idea picked up a very novel idea to promote something that serves a social cause. Usually there are many problems which women have which are not treated on time therefore the WHO and other institutions and people try to make women aware about these medical issues in whatever way they can. The woman in the video wore a robe and opened it in public just to get the attention of the public because otherwise if she was wearing this same T shirt she could not have attracted so much attention. Everyone in the public is curious therefore they pay attention to her. Also, many people who watch this video may take it in a different context when they watch the beginning but they are sure to be shocked when they see the ending.
See the video and tell if you were shocked to see how it ended.
Good Morning Karachi a film directed by Sabiha Sumaar is all set to release in January 2015. It stars Amanah Ilyas, Savera Nadeem, Saba Hameed, Farhan Ali Agha, Khalid Malik, Beo Zafar, Yasir Aqeel and others.
It is the story of a girl Rufina, who wants to be a model set in the year 2007. The film is already screened at many film festivals world wide. If passed from censor, it will be Sabiha’s first film released in Pakistan. Sabiha Sumaar got fame from her award winning film Khamosh Paani (Silent Waters). It will be the second film of Amanah Ilyas, earlier she featured in film Zindaa Bhaag last year.
Saya-e-Khudaye Zuljalal is an upcoming film directed by Omair Faazli starring Shaan, Javed Sheikh, Noor and other artists. The film is under production where many scenes on Shaan are already shot. However due to differences with director, now Shaan is no more working in this film and is replaced by Moammar Rana.
The scenes and songs shot on Shaan will be re-shot.
Veteran artist Javed Sheikh is finalized to work in Indian film Tamasha. Javed will playe the role of father of Indian artist Ranbir Kapoor.
Tamasha also stars Deepika Padukone and is directed by Imtiaz Ali while A.R. Rehman is the musician. Shooting of Tamasha will begin in January 2015, while it is scheduled for December 2015 release.As per director Imtiaz Ali, Javed Sheikh is a famous name in the urdu speaking community through out the world.
The second episode of Sadqay Tumhare gave the viewers an insight into Khalil’s character. This scene was the best in the entire episode for many reasons. The director got many messages across to the viewers through this one scene. Firstly, Shano has no idea before this that her mother was against her engagement or did not like Khalil. Shano’s expressions are playful when her mother asks why she is cooking makai ki roti at this time of the night which means that she thinks her mother will have no problem when she finds out that she is doing all this for Khalil but when her mother’s tone changes so do the expressions on Shano’s face. Shano wants to stay there and do what she is doing for Khalil but her mother does not give her a chance to even understand what is going on. This realization hits Shano hard but later on she covers up for her mother and also makes the much awaited roti for her Khalil! The typical Punjabi wedding songs in the background gave a very good effect.
What do other people think about this scene? Did you like any other scene from Sadqay Tumhare’s second episode?
At last, the whole ‘Shikwa’ journey has come to an end. After so many tantrums, cheekh pukaar, rona dhona, thappar and hospital kay chakkar, it took them 27 episodes in total, to finally convey their message: Muhabbat ka taluq dil say hota hai, umar say nahe! The message itself is thought-provoking but incessant dragging and some unconvincing elements made it ambiguous. This is clearly not the way to wrap up a show. They wasted sooo many episodes in Firdaus Aapa, Sidra-Shariq and Zeba Jii and the ending that was supposed to be lucid and logical became rushed and irrational.
Mehar’s daughter, Maria (Noor Khan) is a girl who would simply be labeled as ‘’boring’’ by other people of her age. This was evident in the conversation between Maria and Ali, where Ali, like any normal teenager said that he enjoys action and comedy movies whereas Maria expressed her interest in more serious, historical movies. Also, she openly confessed that she likes sober and mature people and immature guys like Ali are simply NOT her ‘type’. I liked the way how Ali took her rejection and realized that there’s no use running after her if she is not interested. She is head over heels in love with her Media Sciences professor, Sir Feroz (Faisal Rehman). Hayee a moment of silence for all those viewers who were not expecting things to get any worse. See, I warned you all to be prepared for anything team Shikwa throws at us. I think it was a mistake on the director’s part to introduce this track all of a sudden that too in the second last episode. From her brief encounter with her professor, I could glean that Sir Feroz never gave her any misleading signals and he discerned the line between a teacher and student. But Maria finds some hidden ‘charm’ in him and she remained persistent, even after he told her about his divorce. Doesn’t Maria remind you of serial, ‘Malaal’s Maahi (Sarwat Gillani)? Mahi too confessed that she likes serious and mature, Al-Pacino or Robert De Niro sort of guys. AND that’s why she fell for Danish (again played by Faisal Rehman):P. But ‘Malaal’ was an entirely different league of course and we can by no means compare it to Shikwa! Hey, don’t you think Faisal Rehman could have been a much better Saqib? He has the aura, the personality and best of all, he makes his presence felt. Also, he has a good fan following and I am sure many more people would have watched Shikwa after seeing him play the lead against Sonia Hussain because a considerable part of the audience had a hard time digesting Waseem Abass in the role of a gentle, romantic husband since we have always seen him playing the cold-hearted, betiyon say bayzaar abba. He doesn’t actually have the hero sorta aura the audience is always looking for.
Many readers were raving about Noor Khan’s impressive acting skills and indeed, she is a talented new-comer and I hope to see more of her in future. And one thing I found really pleasant was the bond Mehar and her daughter share with Adeel (Tipu Sharif). Adeel is the one who stood by Mehar all these years and looked after Saqib’s business. It was refreshing to see a bhanji confiding in her mamu. Haha, I was surprised to see Tipu Sharif playing the role of that once seedha saada, mobile phone ki zid karta hua, Mehar Baji wala Adeel. ‘Mera maazi phir say meray saamne aakar khara hogaya hai.’ This pretty much sums up Mehar’s state of mind after she learns about Maria’s interest in her professor. Mehar was forced to marry someone twice her age and her daughter, on the other hand, is herself choosing a middle-aged man over a guy her age. Kia yeh khula tazaad nahe hai? ;) Mehar, from her personal experience, knows how this age difference affects marital life. As much as she appreciates Saqib for his decency and integrity and loves him for who he was, she knows it all too well that as time passes by, the difference in age becomes more prominent and obvious than ever, and by referring it to her own case, she mentioned how she wasn’t able to understand the worth of Saqib’s genuineness and when she finally did fall in love with him, life got even harder as Saqib’s frailty grew by the passing day. Saqib passed away; leaving Mehar all alone with the huge responsibility of Maria’s brought up. Therefore, Mehar’s opposition to Maria’s hasty decision was quite justified as she didn’t want her daughter to go through the same circumstances. Maria’s outburst reminded me of Mehar’s outbursts but I don’t completely agree with her. Look, I agree that Mehar, all her life, was indulged in self-pity but to say that she doesn’t know a thing about love because she never loved Saqib, would be a bit too harsh because despite everything, Mehar did have genuine feelings for him. After her outburst, we saw karma striking again and Mehar too lost her consciousness and recalled all those times when she had been harsh with her mother. Ohkay, her mother was helpless, majboor and mazloom BUT I still hold her responsible for a lot of things that went wrong in Mehar’s life. Firstly, the decisions she made for Mehar always lacked foresight and sensitivity. Before forcing her young daughter to marry someone as old as Saqib, she should have taken into consideration that in cases like these, usually the husband dies earlier and his wife has to deal with widowhood at a young age. And I didn’t like the way she started seeking suitors for Mehar after Saqib’s death. Once again, she didn’t bother to put herself in Mehar’s shoes.
SAVING GRACE OF THE PLAY- MEHAR!
Coming back to the last episode, the unconvincing part was that in the end. it was Ali who managed to persuade Mehar to succumb to Maria’s wishes?! I mean, to begin with, Ali’s role wasn’t even significant and I wasn’t expecting him of all people, to change Mehar’s mind and in turn, the course of the ending. And what happened following that was even more implausible: After Mehar’s green signal, Maria went out (literally) in the search of her Professor Charming AND perhaps the worst aspect of the ending is the way she and Sir Feroz got together. This Feroz guy was NOT interested in Maria, remember?? Then why is it that he changed his mind at the eleventh hour? Matlab, this suddenX10 change, without any STRONG base or background is way beyond me, qasamsay! Some of you may think that what made him change his mind was the way Maria took a stand in front of her mother but no, we are not talking about a 17-year old guy who can easily be blown away by a heart-felt speech. We are talking about an adult, educated, not to forget a ‘divorced’ professor who very well knows how impulsive and obsessive a young girl can get
So in the end, all I could scrape together was that Maria and Sir Feroz are together and Mehar has let go of her self-pity phase. You know, a teacher-student relationship is based on respect and dignity. It concerns the exchange of knowledge, but the light such tracks shed on this muqaddas relationship is not something the young generation should be introduced to. Therefore I believe that this play could have ended far earlier, at a much more pleasant note. The biggest draw-back of this play was the way it was stretched like a rubber band to the point where almost every character and track lost its charm.
Sonia Hussain totally outdid herself as Mehar and I will surely remember the impulsive, emotional yet sensitive Mehar because of Sonia Hussain’s splendid performance. Irsa Ghazal was outstanding like always. Waseem Abbas did a commendable job, considering the fact that earlier on, he had been ultra-busy with mastering the role of a zalim and shukki shauhar/abba.
Did you watch the last episode? How disappointed or pleased you are with the ending? Maryam Mehdi P.S: Since it’s the end of the ‘Shikwa’ journey, I would take this moment to thank all my regular readers who made this experience a memorable one, especially Sabahet, Amirza, Farah Ahmed, Ms Khan, Ms Asim, Silver Eyes, A, Tricksy, Aima and even if I haven’t mentioned your name, don’t forget you all have proven to be wonderful readers :D And yes, how can I forget my fellow awesome reviewers, Areeba Mohsen and Fatima Awan. Thanks a bunch, guys!
Ohkay so, I must say I love the way every episode offers something different & then the scenario keeps on revolving around the new developments. This play is definitely a breath of fresh air not only because of a different story but because of a perfect approach with which it has been executed. I think it’s needless to say but now I eagerly wait for Sundays so that I can watch Digest Writer.
Ohkay so where Fareeda tasted what it is like to be appreciated & acknowledged, she also was exposed to new set of problems that aspiring writers face in their journey towards success. Fareeda never thought that a renowned & financially stable person like Rida Anmol would back out on paying her what she deserves. I think very aptly they showed that while sitting in their cozy comfortable lounge room with all the luxuries at their feet, Rida & Sikandar couldn’t relate to Fareeda’s state of mind as to why she was so keen on getting paid & all they did was just pass some misapprehended comments about people belonging to such background. I thought Sikandar might be decent & different but seems like he’s anything but that as well. Obviously, he’s oblivious of what his wife was planning all along but I didn’t expect him to be so inconsiderate where he’d question about why people from the lower middle class would need all that money for?
I really felt for Fareeda when she kept her feelings to herself because she knew that it wasn’t worth bothering her mother for her issues. Fareeda is definitely working so hard as she knows that her family has not only supported her but is now considerably dependent on her as well. I really appreciate Fareeda’s character for the fact that she is a very dignified yet a very selfless person because she wasn’t concerned about how & why Rida treated her like a stranger but her only concern was Jameela & her contribution in her happiness.
I must say the way they are opening new horizons for Fareeda is very appreciable & interesting. Like I said before that Fareeda’s journey is a perfect example of how ‘one thing leads to another’. She never would’ve thought that she’d stumble upon a famous actor Ayaan Junaid that she had only seen on the TV. I really liked the discussion Fareeda & her siblings had post her meeting with Ayaan. They sounded so much like regular TV viewers who have different preconceived notions about such celebrities. I also love the way Shakeela always teases Jameela, it’s very genuine, real & portrays how sisters in actual treat each other. :) I think Ayaan will obviously play an important role in Fareeda’s journey because he actually saw what happened there & he was vigilant enough to understand that Rida has purely used Fareeda for her benefit & she’s still unaware of it.
I must say I loved the way things are shaping up for Fareeda’s family. Jameela has found a decent partner for herself & it is good to see that Zareena & Anwar now speak on behalf of Fareeda whenever Appa says something about Fareeda & Shaukat’s marriage. They now know that Fareeda isn’t keen on getting married as she has certain dreams that she is chasing. I think it gives out a very nice message to all the parents that no matter what their kids want to do, the parents should always accept & then support their passion.
I once again loved Shaukat’s golden & blue shirt, it was spot on & somehow depicts his thinking & nawabi nature perfectly. The way he refused to eat mithai the moment his father told him off went to show that he’s such an attention seeker & doesn’t like being dictated. He’s a very different character & I find him a very fresh addition to this drama. Obviously, his only objective is to earn Fareeda but too bad for him, he’s not the one for her.
So, that’s it from my side, I thoroughly enjoyed this episode as well. The acting’s perfect & so is the direction. The scenes are to the point & the way story’s unfolding is just brilliant. I really enjoy watching this drama & can’t wait to hear what you guys have to say about this episode of Digest Writer. Share your say please. :)
Fahad Mustafa is rising high these days after success of his first film Na Maloom Afraad. To pursue his filmi career and focus more towards his production house, Fahad has decided to take a break from dramas. However director Anjum Shahzad, has persuaded him to work in one of his upcoming drama.
The play is directed by Anjum Shehzad,produced by Fahad Mustafa & Dr. Ali Kazmi (Big Bang Entertainment), written by Samina Ejaz and stars Fahad Mustafa, Hareem Farooq, Maha Warsi, Ahmed Ali, Dr. Ali Kazmi, Sheheryar Zaidi, Amber Wajid, Maham Aamir, Zara Gul, Childstar Fatima.
Aik Pal is an upcoming drama of Hum TV produced by Abdullah Kadwani and Asad Qureshi (7th Sky Productions) and directed by Sirajul Haq, starring Affan Waheed, Sumbul Iqbal, Areej Fatimah, Danish Taimoor, Mohsin Gilani and others.It is written by Sarwat Nazeer.
It will start from 24th November, replacing Mere Meharban on Mondays.
Veteran artist Zeba Shehnaz has expressed about the viewership race among the news channels and entertainment channels. As per Zeba, at 8 pm which is considered a time slot for dramas, our politicians arrange their own night shows. Politicians elected on vote fight like nand bhavaj on screen. Their shows are interesting enough that even artists opt to watch their shows during prime time.
Adding further Zeba said, some times we artists are surprised after seeing the choice of dress and makeup of the elected female parliament members.
Mehwish Hayyat, the Billi of recently released film Na Maloom Afraad has openly explained that she is an artist not a mere item girl. Mehwish made it clear to all film makers, not to take her only as item song performer. Mehwish thinks like a professional artist who can carry a lead role in any film and thus shouldn’t be labelled only as item girl.
After success of Na Maloom Afraad, Mehwish is receiving offers from Karachi and Lahore based film producers.
