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Sonya Hussain Nikkah Photoshoot

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We already posted the Nikkah pictures of Sonia Hussain. Here are some new pictures of her and her husband on their Nikkah.

 

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10 Cliches I would hate to see again

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The first thing a writer should scoop out of a story is cliches. They are annoying and sometimes really stupid because they make the story predictable and watching a predictable drama is no fun. Personally, I resent cliches. I grab the remote and change the channel whenever I smell them coming my way.

Following is a list of common cliches which most of the audience hopes never to see again:

1. The senseless love-at-first-sight: I don’t know where the trend started from, but this cliche has been spotted in many dramas. It was there in Adhoori aurat, Mirat-ul-uroos, Khuda aur Muhabbat, Khoya Khoya Chand and recently in Mausam. Maybe if we are given a proper reason as to why the hero falls in love with the heroine, this cliche will be a bit easier to digest.

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2. Confident and intelligent girl as vamp : If a girl is confident and likes to voice her opinion, she is evil. She is bound to be a villain who runs after the hero desperately. Shazia in Mausam is a recent example. Others include Sara of Humsafar and Zuni of Aks. Kashaf in ZGH was the only exception.

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3. Idiot girl as heroine : Girls, do you want a BIG house and 3 or 4 cars? Then oil your hair daily and tie them as tightly you can into a braid, wear the least fashionable clothes and spend each and every minute of your life in the kitchen. Moreover, act dim-witted all the time and you will get everything you want. Romaisa of MSKSH tops the list.

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4. The Humsafar cliche: Yes I call it that. Ever since Humsafar became a big hit, every writer fell in love with it. We all remember the scene when Khizer threw water on Khirad’s clothes and came so near to her that Asher got the wrong idea. That idea has been copied several times after Humsafar. It was copied in Aitraaf, Meri Dulari, Jiya na jaye, Mere Harjayee and Mujhe Khuda pe yaqeen hai.

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5. Second marriage: Fatima Awan has already written an article on this and this cliche deserves to be criticized.

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6. Shukk, shukk everywhere: Muhabbat ab nahi hogi which started last week is a recent example of this. The seed of doubt can destroy any relationship and tear families apart. It is however, frequently shown in dramas and I wonder sometimes if the directors and producers have some animosity with happy families. Examples include, Nadamat, Shukk and many others.

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7. Running away: If parents refuse to let a girl or boy marry by their choice, the only option the two idiots have is to run away. Since the parents are evil and they HAVE to be punished. In more desperate times, when the heroine is all set to be married to another guy whom her parents have chosen, she runs away on the wedding day, to make her parents suffer the most. Recently, Bhool showcased this. Other shows include Ahmed Habib ki betiyan ( 2 of the 3 sisters ran away :O ), Mein Abdul Qadir hoon, Sari bhool hamari thi.

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8. Husband’s death: After the death of a husband, a woman is shown powerless in Pakistani dramas. She lets everybody manipulate her and does not take a stand for herself. I understand that she goes through a trauma but directors should motivate women and tell them how to take a stand for themselves.

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9. Harassment of women: The trend started in Roag and continued ever since. Nowadays, the trend has shifted to creepy “behnois” like Saba’s behnoi in Bhabhi and Abdul-Sami Saani’s character in Khushboo ka ghar.

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10. Suicide attempt: People are encouraged to cut their wrists and die of they can’t get the love of their lives. Sara of Humsafar did this along with many others. Only if the writers realized how much punishment a commiter of suicide will be given after death.

 

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Shikwa-Episode 14

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Well, 14 episodes down and I feel that the story is getting a bit monotonous now. Yes, there were some developments but I didn’t find anything totally out of the ordinary.

I just fail to understand Munazzah’s psyche. At first, she forced Mehar to marry a man who was old enough to be her father. And now that Mehar has finally come into terms with the reality, I don’t know why Munazzah doesn’t like it when Mehar defends her husband. Plus that conversation between Sidra and Munazzah at the beginning of the episode was totally uncalled for! I mean, it’s crystal clear that Mehar has wholeheartedly accepted Saqib as her husband, so now what’s the point of discussing that, ‘Saqib itna acha shohar hai. Mehar ko kab aqal ayegi? Uss ko kis cheez ki kami hai akhir?’

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Saqib finally left for Sharjah. Seeing Mehar teary and emotional went on to prove her sincerity. It was only then that Munazzah realized Mehar has accepted Saqib as her husband. Don’t you think this realization came a bit too late? If there’s one actress in our TV industry who can cry real tears effortlessly, it’s definitely Sonia Hussain! Maybe I am wrong but Waseem Abbass looked a bit bored today. His dialogue delivery and expressions are getting repetitive now. That departure scene was well-executed though. And yes, one more piece of info: there are doctors these days who offer transport services to their patients’ behenois :P I mean, I completely understand that Shariq is doing all of this to prove to Sidra and her family how efficient and caring he is, but come on guys! Who does this these days? But then again, they call it a drama for a reason, right?

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Firdaus Aapa marked her entry this time. Oh my! She is clearly the most irritating, finicky and ungrateful lady I’ve seen. No wonder her daughter-in-law couldn’t tolerate her! She is way too hard to please and I am surprised how a strong-headed girl like Mehar has survived a day without complaining!

Shariq and Sidra’s intimacy is clearly making Mehar jealous, and the last scene totally caught me off guard. Shariq should receive an award for blurting out all the important details in one go. What he said literally went on like this:’ Sidra, how are you? I know you don’t mind but I am calling to inform you that I am sending my mother to your house for proposal.’ TADA! Did I mention that he said all of this without a pause? I hate to be the bearer of bad news Dr Charming, but actually it wasn’t Sidra-it was Mehar who picked up your phone call! Yes guys, you heard me right! It just so happened that Shariq called, Mehar picked up the phone, and though our hero is a doctor but he is too naïve to know that BEFORE you start talking just like that, you first inquire who’s on the other side of the line!! Well, the episode ended on that note so we are now left with assumptions only.

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So, this was it for this week folks! We all can sense Mehar’s growing jealousy but it’s difficult to imagine her as the villain of the play. The thought of Sidra marrying Shariq will surely fill her with disgust but I seriously can’t imagine her being an obstacle in Sidra’s marriage. Alas, we should all give up on the actress playing Sidra’s role.

Let’s see how the story unfolds now. Share your thoughts on this installment. I will be looking forward to your feedbacks!

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Sanam Saeed shows her interest to work in Bollywood

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Recently, Sanam Saeed was asked that if she wanted to enter Bollywood when offered a role and her answer was Yes!
In her recent interview to IANS, actress Sanam Saeed said that if the story is of her interest and has the capability to remove gap between the two countries(Pakistan and India), then she would surely go for it. However, she did say that she is not competing or approaching through agents to find a place for herself in Bollywood. She said:

“I would like to make space without an agent. I want my work to speak for my talent and it will be an achievement if producers and directors look at my work and offer me something. I think for an actor, that will always be a great feeling.”

Sanam Saeed is one of the most versatile Pakistani artists and is truly a gem of our industry. She has been a theater artist, video jockey, stand-up comedian, singer and a model. Britain is where she was born and her family moved to Karachi when Sanam was only six years old. She also mentioned that she likes stories that are female-oriented. She will be appearing in Mah-e-Meer, an upcoming Pakistani film, in a very prominent role.
Sanam’s favorite Bollywood artists include Vidya Balan, Tabu and Shabana Azmi. She said:
I like their style of work. It’s more serious and organic as compared to actors who are more into beauty and glamour.

Her drama serial “Zindagi Gulzar Hai” was aired on an Indian channel called “Zindagi” which managed to gather a huge fan following for her in India. Her co-star in the drama Fawad Khan did got a Bollywood movie and it is likely that Sanam might also get an offer from Bollywood soon.

Sanam Saeed Interested In Working In India

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Sanam Saeed’s strong character in the drama serial ‘Zindagi Gulzar Hai” is being liked by many viewers in India. The Indian people are becoming fans of Pakistani actors very fast. In a recent interview Sanam Saeed was asked if she was offered a Bollywood project, will she be interested in venturing into it because now she has a solid fan base in India. To this Sanam Saeed replied, “Maybe, if a story appeals to me and with some content that helps in bridging the gap (between the countries).”

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She however made it clear that she was not going to go there looking for work “I’d like to make space (in Bollywood) without an agent. I want my sheer work to to speak for my talent and it will be quite an achievement, I believe, if producers and directors look at my work and offer me something. I think for an actor, it will always be a great feeling,” said Sanam Saeed on a telephonic interview.

Sanam Saeed’s choice of favourite Hindi film actresses include names like Shabana Azmi, Tabu and Vidya Balan, who have always worked in quality projects.

“I like their style, it’s more serious and organic as compared to actors are more into beauty and glamour,” said the actress, who admits she is as “unromantic” in real life as her character Kashaf was in “Zindagi Gulzar Hai”.

Chef Samia Jamil’s Mehndi Pictures

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There was a time when people preferred getting married after October because the weather at that time is much better but now we see many celebrities getting married in this hot season. It is good to see that they don’t let the weather get in the way of the festivities.

Those viewers who watch Zaiqa TV must be well acquainted with Chef Samia Jamil; she hosts her own show on the channel and is an expert in making desserts. Here are pictures from her colorful Mehndi function.

 

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I Am Considering Hiring A Dance Tutor – Fawad Khan

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Fawad Khan is very open about his weaknesses as well strengths, he has always made it very clear that he is not high maintenance and he also finds it very difficult to dance. In his recent interview with Dawn News, he said “I am considering hiring a dance tutor to help me get over my two left feet. Right now, I don’t think I’d be able to pull off an all-out item number with class. It’s not something that makes me feel insecure about my future — I believe that every actor has his or her own weak points and strong points.”

He also talked about the things that Badar Khalil said about him in her interview with Dawn News, he said, “People tend to fabricate stories and I can only assume that perhaps Badar Khalil heard something wrong about me and believed it to be true. I wish she had discussed her problems with me rather than declare them to the public. I am extremely respectful of our senior actors and I think she took offence due to some misunderstanding,”

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When asked that did he have a stylist for himself only on the set, he said, “No, even my current haircut was done on set. My hair was getting untidy so some guy I didn’t know was called in and he just cut my hair,” Fawad laughs. “I am not finicky at all regarding my appearance. If tomorrow I decide to take on a personal stylist it will only be because I need to maintain a certain appearance for a role.”

He also said that he can try to stay out of controversies all he wants but there will always be people who will always talk about him behind his back. He said, “I could go hoarse clarifying myself but there will always be people who spread rumors and want to believe the worst about you. I once heard that I had allegedly fallen out with Momina Duraid and walked out of her upcoming serial Bin Roye Aansu. In actuality, Momina and I remain cordial and I couldn’t sign up for the project because I wasn’t feeling well.”

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It was also stated in the interview that the last month was very tough for Fawad Khan because his diabetic condition got worse. He said, “With time, I am learning how to balance my workload with my condition but I certainly can’t take on as much work as other actors probably can.”

“I am currently contemplating a new externally administered insulin-pumping therapy with my endocrinologist. I like to discuss my condition publicly because if I, with this disability, am able to fulfill some of my ambitions, so can other diabetics.” said Fawad Khan.

Fawad Khan said that he will be working in Pakistani movies in the future. He is currently involved in working in three Pakistani movies but he cannot share the details right now.

Source: Dawn News

Darar Begins This Wednesday!

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Directed by Sohail Irfan and produced by Larachi Entertainment, Darar is an upcoming drama starring Aijaz Aslam, Mansha Pasha, Saniya Shamshad, Zaheen Tahira, Parveen Akber, Naveed Raza, Ahmed Hasan, Shameen Khan, Afraz Rasool and many more.The story has been written by Qaisera Hayat and the screenplay by Umera Ahmed.

The drama will air at 9 PM every Wednesday on ARY Digital, starting August 13th.

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Promos:
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Tell me what you think in the comments below.
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Aahista Aahista – Episode 11!

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I am sorry but this drama has taken the most ridiculous turn ever. Seems like the writer was really bored so she barfed this story all over the pages, without any insight & without any know-how of penning down a proper story with some real & honest characters.

Just because Haya shooed Awazar away in the first scene when he threw a tantrum at her for speaking to Mustafa, Awazar has had a quick realization that just because some girl told him off & hurt his peanut ego, he now can’t live without her & wants to get her just because for a moment she didn’t nappify him. I wish Sofia had done the same thing so that Awazaar would’ve stayed in his limits. Just because she literally spoon fed him all along these years while she was married to him, he is now taking her for granted.

Awazar has fallen so much in love with Haya that he feels Sofia is nothing but just a ‘ghalti’ between them? Why is it that the victim Sofia has all of a sudden become a villain Sofia? I heard Awazar saying ‘Allah ne mujhe ijazat di hai dusri shadi ki’, which made me think that Awazaar appko Allah ne justice karne k liye bhi kaha hai dono biwiyon k saath! All of a sudden Awazar now wants Sofia to just vanish from his life so he can enjoy his life with a Pakistani wife in Pakistan with his Pakistani mother in his Pakistani home eating Pakistani pakwaan, wearing Pakistani shalwar kameez & Pakistani chappal. So, my point is, when he was SO Pakistani, why did he get married to an Indian in the first place? Just so easily he thinks he can throw Sofia out like a Tea-Bee, so what gave him a right to destroy 4 years of her life?

Maham of Shukk as Ruby of Slowly Slowly, hmmmm, déjà vu anyone? Why’s it that this lady always acts like an agony aunt who is reminding every single girl about how her husband’s falling short of his responsibilities & is taking his wife for granted? I think she really needs to do better. All this while, Sofia came across as a wife who was so over-protective of her husband & to be honest, before his 2nd marriage Awazar never gave her a reason to doubt or question him, so when did Sofia feel a need to share her marital imperfections with her friend, who is now rubbing it all over her face?

Looks like every single character in this drama is either rubbing themselves on others or is living in a fool’s paradise. Awazar hated the idea of pretentious breakfast to make Bee Jaan happy when he was angry at Sofia for speaking to Mustafa, so didn’t he forget that he himself is making Haya pretend to be all happy & carefree in front of his Bumble Bee all this while? Bumble bee hated seeing Sofia buzzing around her Beta Bee, so why wasn’t she worried when he came to USA & didn’t even bother visiting her for 4 good years? I mean this thing is beyond my understanding that Bumble Bee hated seeing a colleague getting candid with Awazar, why didn’t she question him before about who he was working with & who he was friends with? Don’t tell me that Bumble bee thought her Beta Bee had no linkups with any girls in Amreeka?

Nothing in this drama is making sense. Haya; who in the first 5 seconds of the episode came across as someone who knew how to stand up for herself later became someone who was ready to lead a life on someone else’s tukray? She is now waiting for an approval of Sofia so that she can continue living in a zinc-clad jannat of hers with her thakkela Awazar? I mean PHULEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEZ!

Keep Supporting,
Cheers,
Zahra Mirza.

Synopsis of drama Shanakht

Shanakht is a new drama serial from Hum TV, written by Aamnah Nawaz Khan starring Maya Ali, Noor Hassan, Fahad Mirza, Sabahat Bukhari, Shamim Hilali, Mohsin Gillani. Its first episode was aired on last tuesday.

Like every drama, Hum TV has also released its synopsis which is shared below. Like most of times the synopsis reveals far many details then required, which might appear as a SPOILER ALERT, so please skip this post and read something else, to maintain the curiosity of what is coming next.

For those who are fine with this SPOILER ALERT type synopsis here are the details.

Shanakht is a story of a girl Quratulain or Ainny (Maya Ali) who hails from a modern/liberal family. Things take a new turn,when Ainny starts covering her head with head scarf commonly known as hijab. Ainny faces opposition from her family over this decision, but she is firm on it. Like a typical young girl, Ainnie has feelings for her first cousin Hashim (Noor Hassan).  Hashim (Noor Hassan) also likes her to be his life partner but is also allergic to new ideas and way of life of Ainny to an extent that he proposes Ainny’s sister Kashaf instead of Ainny, but Kashaf rejects the proposal. With a broken heart Hashim leaves for England for higher studies where he befriends Rohaan (Fahad Mirza). Rohaan has a pleasant, fun loving personality, but despite this he also believes in adhering to relgious teachings in life. Friendship of Rohaan gradually changes the thinking of Hashim towards life and religion. To see what happens next, please follow the drama every Tuesday at 8:00 pm on Hum TV.

Full content from Urdu Daily Nai Baat

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Dukhtar not releasing on 14th August 2014

Due to unstable law and order situation in most parts of Punjab, release of upcoming film Dukhtar is postponed. The film is due to release on 14th August 2014, which is now delayed. New release date will be announced later by Geo Films.

Written and directed by Afia Nathaniel, its cast memebers are Samiya Mumtaz, Mohib Mirza, Saleh Aref, Asif Khan, Ajab Gul, Adnan Shah Tipu, Samina Ahmed, Abdullah Jaan, Omair Rana. The film is produced by Afia Nathaniel and Muhammad Khalid Ali.

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News excerpt from Urdu Daily Jehan Pakistan

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Aashir Azeem, working in film Yalghaar (Waar2)

After a gap of more than one decade, Aashir Azeem, the famous police officer Azhar from PTV drama Dhuwan (1994) is now working as a security officer in upcoming film Yalghaar (Waar2). Here are few clicks from the sets of this film.

About Aashir Azeem: Aashir is a government officer. During his posting in Quetta in 1994, he wrote the drama Dhuwwan also playing the role of main protagonist. Dhuwwan can be termed as first action drama of Pakistan, proved a breath of fresh air for television viewers instantly claimed the title of an all time classic. Despite huge success Aashir never wrote/worked in any other drama serial though he did worked in few teleplays in past two decades. In January 2014, Aashir announced on his facebook page, by posting he is planning to produce a television drama, no further details are announced about this project.

About Yalghaar: Yalghaar is sequel of film Waar, also termed as Waar2. It is directed by Hassan Waqar Rana, who also produced Waar. Yalghaar also stars Sana Buccha, Shaan, Humayun Saeed, Adnan Siddiqi, Ayesha Umar. Yalghaar is expected to release in 2015.

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BIG DRAMA ON BIG SCREEN!

“Mein Afzal banjaata lekin mujhe koi batai to sahi ke Afzal aisa hota hai”

For all Pyaray Afzal’s fans out there, now you will be able to watch Pyaray Afzal’s final episode at Cinepax Cinema. Advance bookings are available. Karachi Ocean Mall, Rawalpindi Jinnah Park, Lahore Fortress and Faisalabad Hotel One. Date and timings:- 12 August 2014 at 7:30 pm.

So grab your tickets now if you wish to watch on Big Screen!

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Laa – Episode 10

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This episode of Laa was slow as compared to all the other episodes that have gone on air so far, since it did not manage to engage me the way all the previous episodes have, I couldn’t help but notice some of the loopholes in the direction and the narrative. The story took an ugly and unexpected turn today when Dilawar found out that Daniyal is his brother. Everything happened really fast but I must say that the scene in which Dilawar shot Laila could have been shot in a much better way. Surely someone like Dilawar is used to killing people or is he really a chooza seth? He looked terrified when he shot Laila like he had never hurt a fly in his life. Until now Laa did not give me much to complain about; I ignored the repeated coincidences, I have enjoyed the filmy feel of the play till now and a few loopholes here and there did not kill the overall feel of the play for me because Laa gave me something to look forward to every week and it has been very entertaining. This episode however was slow for my taste and much of what we saw in it made little sense. Firstly, a person like Dai Maa who has blood on her hands is not in a position to question her son for having an affair/affairs. I did not get how she concluded that one of Dilawar’s girlfriends must have told Laila what kind of a character he had. People like Dilawar take pride in having girlfriends and even mistresses, it comes with the status sadly.

Daniyal recalled being at Laila’s house when she went to visit her family but he was never shown in that particular scene in the last episode. In fact two minutes before that scene he was shown sitting with his father in Lahore and tonight he delivered the money to Laila’s house and went straight to the hospital which would mean that Laila’s family lives in Karachi or some place near Karachi. In addition to that Daniyal had more pressing issues at hand at that time with his father sick! Maybe I missed something, if anyone out there was able to make sense out of these two scenes please do enlighten me.

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Laila’s character was getting more interesting by every passing episode, I would definitely want to see more of her. We got to find out more about the double life that Laila has been living all these years. Daniyal’s mother wants to hold on to her son therefore she is on a mission to find him a wife but his father on the other hand wants his son to find out who his mother is so that he can be at peace. Daniyal’s father has faith in him; he knows that he will still come back to them even after finding out who his real mother is.

Daniyal’s life has taken a turn for the worse because he has been framed by Dilawar (perhaps). The viewer’s didn’t get a chance to see why the police thought that he was the one who shot Laila but I am guessing that Dilawar must be behind this latest development. Daniyal and Hina will come face to face once again in the next episode but in the wrong circumstances. Laila and Dilawar are the only two people who know that Hina is Daniyal’s mother, Laila is fighting for her life and Dilawar would want Daniyal to be behind bars for the rest of his life.

Although this episode was strictly okay especially when I compare it with the sort of entertainment Laa has provided us with till now because the loopholes in the direction and narrative were too obvious this time around. The story still has tons of potential; if Laila survives, she will tell Hina the truth and Hina will fight her son’s case.

Do share your thoughts about tonight’s episode.

Fatima Awan

Merai Humdum Merai Dost – Episode 17

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Tonight’s episode was majorly about Sajeela and her desires ; Sajeela thinks that she has the ability to conquer Haider’s heart again but she has completely forgotten that how pitilessly and cruelly she crushed Haider’s feelings under her feet and left to live a happy life with Mazhar. As time is the best healer and teacher; Haider’s wounds got partially healed because Aiman came in his life but Sajeela learned new lessons in her life; Mazhar was a coward, gutless and merely a fraud for whom she left her family and a loving Husband and now that their relation is no more, she wants Haider back in her life. She thinks of Haider as a toy or puppet with whom she can play whenever she want but this time, Haider is firm and knows exactly what to do. I literally enjoyed watching  spark and glow on Aiman’s face when she saw Haider ignoring Sajeela.

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Sajeela tried every possible way out to convince both Haider and Bibi that she is feeling sorry for what she had done in past. Haider didnot pay heed to whatever Sajeela said and Bibi treated her the way she deserved to be treated.  Sajeela developed the feeling of insecurity after noticing Aiman’s closeness to Haider and for that she attempted to plant seeds of doubt in Aiman’s heart.

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Aiman was left in a doubt for a moment but she recollected herself ; To assess the level of affection and more than that, to make herself feel satisfied that she is important for Haider, she called Haider for lunch. After all those sad times, Haider found  a companion in the form of Emma. In her presence, he forgets everything and at the very time Emma becomes his whole world. Despite of the age difference, they had something common; Deprivation and Starvation – Deprivation of living a happy and peaceful life, starvation of love and affection and when Haider and Aiman are together those empty spaces in their hearts fills up immediately.

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Shaheer tried to propose Aiman but Aiman,being in love with Haider , can’t even think of marrying someone else and for that, she completely ignored Shaheer. Poor Shaheer kept on trying and luckily, he met Haider. Eventually, Shaheer found the light at the end of tunnel when he came to know that his father is friends with Haider and Taufeeq. Rakeeb ko Chayai ? Rakeeb ke khaatir daari kaun karta hai yaar.. ! .. Sajid was so right, Haider was blessed with such a big heart that he even welcomed the one who wants Aiman in his life and more than that, Haider knew that before.

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Sajeela kept on insisting Almaas that she wants Haider back in her life. Almaas, being practical woman, put all the facts and figures in front of Sajeela but she was in no mood to hear anything that is giving even a single glimpse of Almaas denial.

Preview of next episode seems very interesting ; I am not going to tell that what will happen next but gear up yourselves to watch some emotional drama next week.

Share your thoughts on this episode.

Rabia Basharat.

 

Woh…Dubara – Episode 1

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The team of Woh is back with a sequel titled Woh..Dubara. I have been looking forward to this sequel because the prequel proved to be a complete package; it was entertaining and different. Angeline Malik is the captain of the ship once again and the sequel has been written by Syed Atif Ali. I remember when the prequel was on air Syed Atif Ali was not sure if this new genre of drama will click with the viewers or not, I am glad that the play got the attention and viewership it deserved and the experiment did not fail.

Woh..Dubara has also been shot in the same house where the prequel was shot. The house is still haunted by the demon who has now taken over the body of Faisal’s daughter Saba. Zubair (Shahood Alvi) along with his wife (Yasra Rizvi), child Ali (Bilal Khan) and brother Umair (Ali Abbas) move in the haunted house. He knows about the tragedies that took place in the house but chooses to ignore everything that happened because he thinks that it is not going to effect him or his family in any way. Umair is due to get married to Emaan (Sana Askari) very soon that is the reason why they moved in this house in a rush. All the family members in the house are very close to each other. Even the housekeeper of the house (Sultana Zafar) is treated like a family member because she has been with the family for a very long time. Emaan and her mother (Seema Sehar) however are bad news as Bua rightly puts it. Emaan is headstrong and unreasonable and her mother encourages this behavior. Zubair’s wife on the other hand is willing to compromise because she wants Umair to be happy.

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In this episode the demon seemed to be inspecting the members of the household one by one so that it can chose its victim. Ali is the first one who sees the demon and is now “friends” with it. The strange happening in the house are ignored by everyone. The main protagonist in the show this time around is going to be Sana Askari, I hope that she will give us the same stellar performance which Arij Fatyma gave in the prequel. The cast is very strong, one thing I love about Angeline Malik’s plays is that the scenes are always short and to the point and I have faith in the writer Syed Atif as well.

Overall, this was a fast paced first episode which introduced the characters in a very good way. The camera work and picture quality was upto the mark and it definitely gave me something to look forward to. If you want to watch something different, entertaining and of course chilling then Woh…Dubara will definitely fit the bill.

Fatima Awan

Creature 3D, songs featuring Imran Abbas

Imran Abbas Naqvi is due to make a debut in Indian movies from upcoming film Creature 3D to be released on 12 September 2014. Here are the videos of two songs from this film.

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http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x22firr_exclusive-sawan-aaya-hai-video-song-creature-3d-arijit-singh_music

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Ayeza Khan and Danish Taimoor Nikkah Pictures

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Ayeza Khan and Danish Taimoor’s Nikkah ceremony was held on 8th August, a few days before the actual wedding ceremony starts. Here are the pictures of the ceremony.

 

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Woh Doobara – Sequel of Woh on Hum TV

Hum TV has started the Woh Doobara, sequel of horror drama Woh. The drama is aired at 9:10 pm on Fridays, its first episode is aired yesterday. Woh Doobara stars Sanaa Askari, Yasra Riziv, Shahood Alvi and childstar Bilal Khan. It is produced by Angelic films and directed by Angeline Malik

http://vimeo.com/102984655

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Sonya Khan married to Wasif Muhammad

Famous artist Sonya Khan has rose to prominence in recent times from dramas like Mere Humrahi, Maraasim, Shikwa. Sonya was engaged to model Wasif Muhammad and yesterday their Nikah was held in Karachi. Here are few clicks from this event.

 

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Amna Ashraf & MasterChef Pakistan!

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Amna Ashraf; a dentist but probably the most passionate contestant of the lot because she not only availed but nailed the opportunity of MasterChef Pakistan as she travelled from Middle East to make a mark in the competition & she well-deservingly succeeded. Known for her Arabic style cuisine & secret yet scrumptious sauces, Amna has been kind enough to share her experience & journey of MasterChef Pakistan with us. Let’s see what she has to say:

Q) What inspired you to come to MasterChef?
A) Cooking is something that has always inspired me. Creating a dish at home and plating it brings a real joy to me. I am an ardent follower of MasterChef Australia and America and that is what really inspired me to start experimenting with different ingredients and to be honest I got my food knowledge from there.

Q) What did you think about the format of the show?
A) I think the format of the show is great. I would say it was in line with international standards. The whole team was always prepared and helpful. It tests your cooking skills at all levels such as how you perform under pressure, during team work, how quickly can you think and of course your how much role your luck plays.

Q) How would you define the three judges? Please tell us about them individually.
A) The three judges were terrific. Starting from Chef Mehboob; his food knowledge has no limits Masha Allah starting from cuisines to ingredients, he is the father of cooking in Pakistan. He knew exactly what is wrong or right in a dish and I couldn’t agree more with him every time he pointed out a flaw. Sir Khurram Awan; what a great man with a polite personality. Despite not being a chef his food knowledge surprised me. He knows flavour combinations and it’s really hard to impress him with your plate because that man has really high standards. Chef Zakir might has been portrayed as the most harsh amongst the judges but I believe he was one person who really cared for the contestants what, where, when they are doing wrong and I think he was great mentor along with all the judges.

Q) Do you think judges have stayed true to the seat & have not been biased?
A) As you say the first impression is your last impression. Some of the contestants made quite a good impression on the judges with their awesome cooking in the first rounds in the kitchen so judges expected more from them and that’s about it. Calling them biased or favouritism wasn’t the right term in this case. They did an amazing job testing our skills and I couldn’t agree more to their decisions.

Q) Many times, it was felt that the judges favoured some contestants & didn’t eliminate those who seemingly deserved to go, is it true?
A) As I said above some contestants made a good impression on the judges and obviously they expected more from them. And c’mon its food you cannot judge by just looking at it. They are the ones who taste our food so they can decide only who goes home and who doesn’t. Only the dish with most flaws went home and what I learned is that all that matters was taste.

Q) Do you think the current panel of judges is good enough? If you feel the judges should be changed, who would you prefer?
A) I think MasterChef Pakistan team chose the best judges for the series they couldn’t have better personalities for the show.

Q) How did the judges treat the contestants? Do you think they should’ve been friendlier?
A) The judges were extremely helpful and friendly. I believe they played a tremendous role in mentoring us, giving us advice, in helping us and even counselling us when needed.

Q) Who were you friends with?
A) I believe we all 16 were like a family we ate together, we did all our activities together, we helped each other, and we lived like a big multicultural family. I was the family doctor on board hehe, but Khurram uncle, Iqra, Zain and Rayyan made my journey more fun and comfortable.

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Q) After watching the episodes, do you think the format & execution of the show & episodes needs to be improved?
A) Being the first season I think Urdu1 and the MasterChef Pakistan’s team did a great job. Their efforts and bringing it to international standards was commendable. I was surprised with the grand set, the kitchen, the equipment’s and of course the pantry you name an ingredient and it was there. One thing I’d like to add is the set, the kitchen everything was much grander than it looked on the television. In the seasons to come I would suggest more episodes a week and an improvement in the editing.

Q) If yes; what changes would you like to see in the show?
A) I would definitely like to see more challenges per episode, more episodes per week and finer editing.

Q) Do you feel the challenges that the contestants were put up with should have been a bit more diverse?
A) We had contestants from everywhere and based on their cooking I would say it was the perfect selection and mix of challenges that we were put through. A few challenges might have looked pretty simple or easy on television but trust me with that big clock set on your head and the pressure of elimination can make you forget how to perfectly boil an egg.

Q) What are your comments on the politics among the contestants that got covered in the show?
A) NO COMMENTS, haha! But I would say we made good television. ;)

Q) In the personal VT’s were you people asked to speak about your co-contestants or it was completely your choice?
A) There was never any politics on the show, and I would say some of the friendlier comments were misjudged. And whatever was said in anger or fun was completely our choice. You see a 40 minutes episode on television we spent whole three months together. So we kind of knew each other better than being judged on television on the basis of few comments.

– Please define your co-contestants in one word:
– Sidrah: Baby doll
– Mudassir: Very very quiet
– Iqra: Food library
– Gulnaz: Full of surprises
– Madiha: Muh mian mithu
– Khurram: THE GREAT
– Azam: Why so serious?
– Saad: Ammi
– Zain: Loves fish & experimental
– Rayyan: Cooking with style
– Ali Shah: I like your afro
– Anila Qamar: Sweet
– Adnan: Beautiful personality
– Mariam: Super sweet
– Ammarah: Polite and humble

Q) What advice would you give to those who’re interested to appear in the next season?
A) Practice, practice and practice. Time your cooking. Read about food as much as you can. Try different ingredients. Work on your flavours and watch MasterChef seasons so you have a better understanding of the show. And prove no dream is too big to be dreamt of or too small to be pursued

Q) In the end, please share your experience & feelings about being a MasterChef contestant & what did it teach you?
A) The first thing it taught me, to be honest, is that dreams my friends are not limited to the Disney world because dreams do come true. Coming to MasterChef, cooking in that kitchen was my dream and I can’t thank Allah Ta’allah enough for making it true for me. MasterChef Pakistan’s team made a remarkable effort. I haven’t seen anything of this magnitude and standard in Pakistan before. I have learned a lot of new things from this experience, from baking to plating a fancy dessert, it was all there and the judges managed to get the best out of us. It was the best moment of my life and an unforgettable experience.

So, this pretty much sums up Amna’s journey. She came up with some quirky yet honest replies. As much as she enjoyed being in the show, she exited with much grace & exhibited a lot of strength during the show. Share what you feel about her answers.

Keep Supporting,
Cheers,
Zahra Mirza.

Mausam – Episode 12

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Our hero maybe out of sight but it will take a miracle to get him out of Shazia and Mehreen’s mind! Mausam has a very weak storyline and the direction is anything but impressive. There is no build up and no climax, the twists and turns come and go without leaving any impact on the viewers. The story moves forward gradually without giving you much to look forward to. I have totally failed to connect to the characters. Saman’s character had tons of potential but the writer killed that potential when she decided to make her holier-than-thou and I don’t understand why all these sidhi sadhi ladies in our dramas have to speak so slowly. Being simple and being dim-witted are two completely different things. Next time one of the drama writers wants to etch-out a simple girl’s character I highly recommend that they add a little bit of intellect to that character too. Smart girls can be nice too, you don’t have to be brainless to be nice! I was shocked when Saman decided to go to the parlor because that actually showed that she really did think that a visit to the parlor will change her destiny! She has tried Biryani and a new hairstyle, I wonder what is next. Magic wand anyone? What was even more shocking was the chance meeting between Hashir’s mother and Saman. I wish Saman and Hashir’s mother would have met somewhere else because it was hard to believe that someone like Saman can afford to go to a parlor Hashir’s mother goes to. Women like Nigar are very conscious about the parlor’s they go to and they are always places with the highest rates. Girls like Saman usually go to a parlor in their locality because they are not that expensive and are accessible.

Shazia got insulted from Mehreen and Nigar left right and centre but the girl is totally besti proof. Nothing these women say effects her, in fact we never even see her giving anything anyone says a second thought even. Shazia is definitely in contact with Faisal and they are upto something behind Saman’s back. Girls like Shazia enjoy keeping men wrapped around their little finger, she did not marry Faisal but she would not want him to get over her either! I hope that we see Shazia paying for everything she did because she does not deserve to be forgiven.

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Saman’s mother in law’s character was the only nuanced character in the play but that has changed too ever since she sold Saman’s jewelry. Anita Campher is a brilliant actress but this time around she went over board; her accent is too loud and annoying. Mehreen is a very smart girl, I wonder why she was not able to guess what her father had been upto something when he clearly stated that he talked to Nigar about Mehreen’s friendship with Hashir. That was another conversation that completely fell flat. There is zero chemistry between Shazia Naz and the actor playing her father in the drama.

The misunderstandings in the drama are being stretched beyond limit, the story does not have much to offer and the characters are unimpressive to say the least. I hope it ends soon (wishful thinking)!

Do share your thoughts about tonight’s episode.

Fatima Awan

The first song of Khoobsurat Is Out

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The first song of Fawad Khan Bollywood debut Khoobsurat is out. The song is playful, it shows a very serious Fawad but a very bubbly Sonam Kapoor.

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Ushna Shah Thinks Malala Has A ‘please shoot me’ Face!

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Malala Yousufzai is one of those very few people who are considered by everyone as heroes in the West but for some unexplained reasons are always getting criticized by majority of the public in their own country. People have conspirac theories which they link to this young girl because of which they have no respect for her.

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Recently Malala talked on facetime with Justib Bieber who showed her support to her. Ushna Shah on her facebook page shared the link Justin Bieber shared and gave the heading “She just has that ‘please shoot me’ face. I’m so going to hell.” This statement clearly shows that Ushna Shah is not a fan of Malala Yousufzai.

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Faysal Quraishi And Maheen Rizvi Will Be Seen Together In “Iqrar”

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Faysal Quraishi and Maheen Rizvi were last seen together in the drama “Adhoori Aurat” before they teamed up for “Bashar Momin” which is currently on air. In both plays Maheen Rizvi played a negative role. Faysal Quraishi and Maheez Rizvi will be sharing the screen again in upcoming drama serial “Iqrar” which has been directed by Furqan Khan. Furqan Khan was behind dramas like Sabz Pari Laal Kabooter, Tishnagi, Umm-e-Kalsoom, Mere Hamrahi, Roag, Mera Saeein 2 and Adhoori Aurat.

Faysal Quraishi is very busy shooting for “Iqrar” nowadays. He keeps his fans updated through his facebook page.

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Here are some pictures from the set of “Iqrar” :

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Pehchan – Episode 16

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“Tum bachi nahi ho, shadi shuda ho, aik beti ki maa ho…stop dreaming!”  I love the way this drama gives its viewers a chance to rethink all the clichés and double-standards that exist in our society. Once a girl gets married, she is supposed to dedicate her life to making her marriage work, nothing else in the world matters. The second a girl gets married she should stop dreaming because that is the start of practical life; stop dreaming about being happy…Is that really fair or right? Bee Gul’s script forces you to question all the preconceived notions about married men, women and marriage in general. Is marriage just a social obligation or more than that? Is a woman only a wife and a mother after marriage or does she have a pehchan of her own too? And if a woman loses her pehchan as an individual after marriage why doesn’t the same hold true for the man as well? Why does the society expect the woman to deliver and the man is not questioned because as long as he provides for his wife and kids he can get away with everything. Pehchan rejects all the stereotypes which we have been seeing in our dramas for a very long time now. It is refreshing in its own unique way. Laila has stopped looking for excuses for Mansoor’s less than attentive behavior, she knows that there is no point in hoping that one day things will change for good and she most certainly is done with putting up a show for her mother.

“Jis rastay pe tum chal rahi ho, us rastay pe chalnay wali aurat ko hamare masharay mei jis naam se pukara jata hai, janti ho?…..Buhat achi tarah janti hun, magar ap jaise mard ko kis naam se pukara jaye yeh nahi janti!!”…so true and so ironic! They are so many names for women who cheat on their husbands, who fail as wives because our society loves to label and judge women but what do you call a husband who cheats on his wife and who fails to make her happy? Although this episode like all the previous ones was loaded with powerful dialogues that cast a spell on you; the sort of conversations that stay with you long after you have heard them but my favorite scene in tonight’s episode was the final confrontation between Mansoor and Laila. Laila may think that it is her financial independence that has given her the courage to stand up to Mansoor but something tells me that it is not just that. There are many financially independent women like Kukoo who think they are incomplete without a man but Laila knows that she has an identity of her own, which she can only safeguard if she goes away from Mansoor. Laila also knows that she gave this relationship her best but Mansoor failed as a husband; he failed to give her the love she deserved. Laila would have happily let her husband be her new pehchan had he given her enough love to earn that status. Men do not get respect, love and everything else that comes with a marriage simply by entering into nikkah with women, they also need to work hard to earn all that. Mansoor warns Laila again and again that without his pannah Laila is vulnerable and weak but Laila knows better. Sohail Sameer has outdone himself as Mansoor, he has been brilliant throughout the play. Whoever selected him for this role deserves special appreciation.

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“Tum buhat masboot ho Kukoo, tum ne mujh jaise admi ka bhoj saha hai…Mansoor Jaise admi ka stress saha hai!” Khurram and Kukoo both failed each other and they decided to be honest about it when they parted ways. Khurram explained his relationship with Kukoo brilliantly. He was always like a spoiled child and Kukoo like his mother, maybe that is the reason why he never wanted a child of his own! A child does not know that he has duties too but he only expects the mother to be there for him whenever he needs her. Similarly Khurram forgot that this marriage was a two way road, he did not realize that one day Kukoo may get very tired of all this and turn to someone else for the kind of love Khurram never gave her. Khurram always got what he wanted from his relationship from Kukoo but he never gave much consideration to Kukoo’s wishes. He never even tried to understand her. He knew what she wanted but his own happiness was much more important to him. Khurram is not perfect in any way at all but at least he was man enough to admit his mistakes and he forgave his wife for what she did. Mansoor on the other hand still thinks that he did nothing wrong. Kukoo felt liberated after Khurram left, it looked like she was eager to move on.

Kukoo and Laila both have an opportunity to start afresh; how are they going to make use of this opportunity, remains to be seen. Will they be able to find their pehchan without a man? Will Laila be able to stick to her decision? I can’t wait to find out. Pehchan has been a masterpiece till now, it is refreshing, enlightening and very well executed. Bee Gul and Khalid Ahmed make a superb team, I hope we will be seeing more plays from them in the future too.

Do share your thoughts about yet another impressive episode of Pehchan.

Fatima Awan

 

Zain Rashid & MasterChef Pakistan!

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Zain Rashid; a contestant who introduced himself as a fusion artist of the food in MasterChef Pakistan is now here to share his experience with us. Zain has been the one who was known for putting up best plates in terms of presentations & at times in terms of flavors too. Zain has an honor of presenting his dishes in such a way where every single plate looked like a beautiful canvas adorned with perfection. Even though Zain had a rocky start in MasterChef Kitchen, but the way he redeemed himself is praiseworthy. Zain is the one who has an honor of leaving Chef Zakir speechless because of the sauce he presented in the auditions, where Chef Zakir challenged him for not making it himself. There were some highs & lows in his journey, so let’s see what he has to say to us:

Q) What inspired you to come to MasterChef?
A) I love cooking and I love food. Even at home I use to cook a lot, plus my passion to create something new out of the same ingredients seems super exciting to me. So to show my talent and creativity in food world I came to MasterChef so I can explore my passion on big platform and I myself have been an avid follower of the MasterChef series.

Q) What did you think about the format of the show?
A) The format of the show was amazing, super and perfect. It was really fair and honest. For the first time in Pakistan I saw such a great show and I’m glad to be the part of it.

Q) How would you define the three judges? Please tell us about them individually.
A) Chef Zakir: Very senior, respectable, experienced and honourable.
Chef Mehboob: My mentor, fusion master, experienced, friendly and a great human being.
Chef Khuram Awan: Humble, a gentleman, great personality, friendly, inspiring and a bit jolly person which is very good to see. On the whole our 3 judges were and are the best judges I have ever seen.

Q) Do you think judges have stayed true to the seat & have not been biased?
A) Yes off course, they are so senior and experienced that they know better than us.

Q) Many times, it was felt that the judges favoured some contestants & didn’t eliminate those who seemingly deserved to go, is it true?
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Q) Do you think the current panel of judges is good enough? If you feel the judges should be changed, who would you prefer?
A) Well I think these judges are totally the best panel and they should remain the same through every season. As far as their judgment is concerned, their experience and even their personality truly represents that all.

Q) How did the judges treat the contestants? Do you think they should’ve been friendlier?
A) Well the judges were very friendly with all of us and if at some point they treated us a bit harshly and that was for our betterment so that we could learn from their words even. Sometimes a lot more was hidden in their advice which became very useful for us.

Q) Who were you friends with?
A) I am friendly with everyone, but I’m more close to Amna, Iqra and Khurram Uncle.

Q) After watching the episodes, do you think the format & execution of the show & episodes needs to be improved?
A) A bit improvement will be needed but as this was the first season so Masha Allah it was the best in comparison to other countries’ first seasons.

Q) If yes; what changes would you like to see in the show?
A) Many people were expecting the wild card entry in which all the eliminated contestants could come back and fight for a particular seat. That’s a game changer challenge I must say, so, it should be there. And yes the challenges should be made tougher. Even I have couple of ideas, lol.

Q) Do you feel the challenges that the contestants were put up with should have been a bit more diverse?
A) Yes, the best and the tough challenge I felt was that when we selected the ingredients and then we had to change our baskets with the other contestants. That day I felt that yes the bar of difficulty raised and it seemed like a real challenge.

Q) What are your comments on the politics among the contestants that got covered in the show?
A) Hahahah, no comments please.

Q) In the personal VT’s were you people asked to speak about your co-contestants or it was completely your choice?
A) It was completely our choice until and unless we wanted to talk about something in which that co-contestant was related.

– Please define your co-contestants in one word;
– Sidrah: Cute and innocent
– Mudassir: Like a brother
– Iqra: Power house of knowledge
– Gulnaz: Gul-naz
– Madiha: Clever
– Khurram: Sweetheart & a darling
– Azam: Decent
– Saad: Captian
– Amna: Fun loving person
– Rayyan: Nice buddy
– Ali Shah: Great company
– Anila Qamar: Energetic
– Adnan: Fusion
– Mariam: Friendly & cheerful
– Ammarah: MasterChef

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Q) What advice would you give to those who’re interested to appear in the next season?
A) All the food lovers who think can cook amazing food should definitely come to MasterChef Pakistan next season as you will learn, explore and gain a lot in food knowledge. It’s the best platform in Pakistan and many can find a path of their dreams coming true from here.

Q) In the end please share your experience & feelings about being a MasterChef contestant & what did it teach you?
A) I learnt a lot from this platform and being a MasterChef contestant is like a dream come true for me. I have passion for food and creativity and MasterChef gave a lifetime experience and chance to explore and get to know me myself as chef better. I wish I could bring the pantry home, it was amazing being in the pantry and to stand in the MasterChef kitchen was more like stepping into a dreamland. All the contestants were amazing and great. Plus the team of MasterChef was superb, cooperative. I would like to thank to the management team of Urdu1 and the entire team of MasterChef Pakistan to bring us such an amazing platform about which we could dream only of. Thank you so much. Now it seems like a beautiful dream which got over so fast but Insha Allah I am going to make my mark in the food industry very soon Insha Allah.

So, this was it from Zain Rashid, some straight forward answers & some dodgy ones. :) But I truly appreciate him for being honest & for taking some time out especially for us all. I wish him luck for his future ventures. Share what you have to say about Zain & his story.

Keep Supporting,
Cheers,
Zahra Mirza. 

Izteraab – Episode 18!

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I remember watching ‘We’re Family’ while I was doing household chores & that movie seemed boring & never-ending. The reason for why I am talking about the Bollywood movie here is that a story which was told in 2 hours had a capability of looking dull & dragged, so just imagine how puuuurfect would’ve been the idea of stretching it till 18+ episodes.

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I am really not understanding the point of not ending this drama at a izzat-able note. To be honest, I was expecting that this would be the last episode but the moment I saw a numbering to it in the beginning, it just ruined my whole mood. Practically & honestly, they are left with nothing, absolutely nothing to show but they are just now torturing us to tell us how attentively they’ve copied the story of Step Mom & We’re Family. They’re punishing us for the sin we haven’t committed. They’re bothering us so that we can’t sleep peacefully at night just because we all, in a manhoos-ghari thought of giving this play a go.

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I mean, to be honest, I never thought any such dialogue would seem to be a riddle to me in this plain & dull drama, but Khala Masooma has proved me wrong. Honestly, I confess & I surrender that I never understand what she says, why she says it & what does she mean? For once, she is trying to make Dua understand that she’s a soteli ma to Jazib’s kids, then she is reminding her of her duties, then she is trying to make Dua realize that she will always be like an external entity to this family & then she is telling Jazib to understand Zara’s perspective? My only question is, what is Khala Masooma doing in this drama apart from pulling off this hawas-bakhta expression on her face? & why is she so important?

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Zara has accepted Dua ages ago & sorry to say even now I am waiting for her to leave this family & world alone. She is actually losing all the sympathy votes, which she might’ve earned, one by one. Zara has accepted Dua & as a gesture, she gifted her a suit, added her in a family photo, so what’s left to be settled?

On Khala Masooma’s not so Masoom ghuzarish, Jazib thought he’d shower the unnecessary love on Zara & now when that’s settled, can someone ask Khala Masooma why’s she hell-bent on making her daughter’s life miserable? Dua seems pretty happy & settled in her life, but seems like Khala Masooma has got nothing better to do, so she is just passing her time with the constant nagging reminders of an unseen complexity of Dua & Jazib’s relation. Dua has proven herself to be a very wise & mature young girl & she definitely doesn’t take it after her mother because Khala Masooma is….

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In the next episode’s preview, Zara demands spending time with Dua? Hasn’t she done that already? She has been with her ever since she moved to Jazib’s place, so what was she doing all this while? Hasn’t Zara spent enough time with Dua at home already that now she feels spending a time in a restaurant will solve all the non-existent mysteries of her life? Please, I request Hum TV to cut this drama, chop out the scenes, edit the ending & end this drama ASAP or else I’ll pray that Khala Masooma haunts you all in your dreams.

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Keep Supporting,
Cheers,
Zahra Mirza.

Sarwat Gillani And Fahad Mirza Tying The Knot This Month

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Sarwat Gillani and Fahad Mirza got engaged almost a year back. The news of the engagement was a surprise for everyone because no one knew that these two love birds were planning to get engaged. Sarwat Gillani notified everyone of this good news in a very different way by posting this facebook status.

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The latest news is that Fahad Mirza and Sarwat Gillani will be getting married on the 14th of August, a few days before Danish Taimoor and Ayeza Khan’s wedding. We wish the happy couple all the best for their future.

 

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Pyarai Afzal – Episode 36

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Man.. ! .. What a breathtaking episode it was !  I must say that tonight’s episode was one of the best episode of Pyarai Afzal . Sometimes, we reviewers fall short of words and this is what that is happening to me today still, all I can say is that it was not less than a roller coaster ride- Ride filled with emotional drama and intense feelings. Sohai Ali deserves an applause for what she did and how she transformed herself from roti dhoti bahu to Yasmeen, who is of happy-go-lucky nature and knows what to do,when to do and how to do ; Tonight’s episode was solely dedicated to her.

Maang rahi thei k sunday ko 27 tareekh na ho .. ya phir 27 ko sunday na ho.Lubna revealed the truth infront of Farah that everything that happened lately was nothing but a plan – a plan to compel Farah to confess her love for Afzal. She clearly told that it was the part of her treatment and everything that happened as Farah’s reaction was exactly opposite to what they expected.

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Mujhe batao aakhir Afzal hai kaun or kis ka hai ye Afzal ? Lubna was sick and tired of trying so she finally decided to give-up and have one-to-one conversation with Farah.  Farah’s doubts got vanished when she came to know that Lubna’s association to Afzal was another one of her tactic to solve the matter.

Ye khat nahi hain Yasmeen.. mohabbat ke aik gumnaam Kahani hai.. Afzal was sheer disappointed with everything that is happening and as he knew that Farah is going to get married now, he decided to give up on her. Afzal nay bachpan mai khuwaab dekha tha ..pura nahi hoa to yeh bhi nahi bataya ka kya dekha tha. His eyes were telling the truth -Truth that was buried deep inside his heart since his childhood. Farah was the girl for whom he longed all his life and now that Farah is becoming a part of someone else’s life , he had no right to keep anything associated to her. Keeping that in mind, he asked Yasmeen to burn every piece of those letters that were written by Farah, apparently. Tumhain Kasam hai Afzal, chahay uss k gham mai jaltay rehna magar inn khatoun ko kabhi mat jalana. Yasmeen didnt want Afzal to lose his hope and as she was not even aware of reality so she decided to fight – Fight for Afzal , fight for whom she came all the way from Karachi to Hyderabad, fight for her loved one.

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 Neend aa rahi hai mujhe .. or neend ke goli khayai baghair aa rahi hai.. Maulvi Saheb was completely shattered and broken when Pyarai Afzal left him. With a thought that Afzal will go back to Karachi, he wasnot ready to forgive him when he came back. And as, he got convinced that his son is staying with them, despite of all differences, he can have much awaited peaceful sleep after a long time now.

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Jaag jao Farah ..Iss keemat par kabhi mat sona k tum ne kayyoun ke neendain haraam kar di hain.. With an adamantine thought in her mind, Yasmeen went to Farah because all this while she clearly discerned and remarked Afzal and Farah’s feelings for each other and for that, she was obstinate that Farah was the one who wrote letters to Afzal. She was firm that this time Farah won’t be able to deny the fact. But how would Farah be able to accept as she never attempted to write to Afzal; She was egoistic and there is no way for emotions and ego to stay together and in case of Farah, Ego overpowered her emotions always.

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 Mohabbat agar cricket hoti tou mai jeet gaya hota.. It was not a matter of days or months; he had those intense feelings for Farah from the day he learned the meaning of true love. Walking through the lane of memories, Yasmeen figured out the resemblance in the writing pattern of letter and Afzal’s diary and that solved another mystery.

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Yasmeen planned to solve the matter as soon as possible and for that she decided to go to Farah’s. Mai aaj bhi chali jaoun gey.. mujh par bay adabee wajib ho gaye hai.. Now that Yasmeen knows everything, how can she live under the same roof with Afzal.

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Best sequence of tonight’s episode was the confession conversation between Yasmeen and Farah. It was deep,full of emotions, intense and with every new dialogue my concentration on the show increased a hundred times more than previous one. It was when we came across thousand shades of emotions – Yasmeen’s despair of losing Afzal, the sorrow of rejection ,the grief of not being his priority, Farah’s content of knowing that Afzal is madly in love with him, the felicity to know that she never lost Afzal and he was and will be hers always and most important of all the grief of not accepting her  true feelings and love for Afzal. Her tears spoke her heart out.

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Afzal did not accept that he was the one who wrote letters and as soon as he came to know that Yasmeen was at Farah’s place, he got full of rage..Kyu gaye thein wahan tum..On being asked by Afzal, Yasmeen clearly told him ” Maulvi uncle k coconut waalay bisuitoun ke khaatir.. or tumhari ammi ke khaatir.. unn ko Farah mai tum dikhtay ho.. ”  Yasmeen knew that these were few last moments of her with Afzal as his fiance, she knew that she was never his parents choice and like Afzal, they strongly wanted  Farah in place of Yasmeen ,still they welcomed her openheartedly. With all that in her mind, she decided to put a full stop to this never ending mystery.

This show turned out to be one of its own kinds and I can proudly say that it was irresistible to be avoided; I am so going to miss this show as next episode will be the last one… :(

Share your thoughts on tonight’s episode.

Rabia Basharat.

Upcoming Drama Paymaan

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Paymaan is an upcoming drama that is currently being filmed. The cast includes Sanam Saeed, Mohib Mirza, Junaid Khan, Noor Hassan, and Cybil Chowdry. Aabis Raza will be directing the show. Filming for the show began in early June in Florida. Here are a few pictures taken during the shoot.

 

 

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Paymaan will be Cybil Chowdry’s first drama, as she is a model. Mohib Mirza will be coming back on TV after quite some time. I’m glad to see Sanam Saeed as usual. She is always a delight to watch. Let me know what you think in the comments below.

-H.S

Ushna Shah Actively Supports Gaza

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All of Pakistani celebrities have shown their support for the Palestinians but Ushna Shah has been more active in supporting the cause than any other actor. She has asked her friend, fans and anyone who will hear to ban all products which support Israel even when some of her co-workers are not very keen on supporting her. Some are making fun of her too on her facebook page but Ushna is very determined.

Ushna Shah even posted on her facebook page that she did not feel like celebrating Eid. Here are some tweets and status updates that will show the readers that Ushna Shah has been advocating the case of Gaza on the online social pages.

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Saba Qamar”s Latest Photo Shoot

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Saba Qamar always looks ravishing in Eastern and Western outfits. She has proved her versatility by acting in different kind of dramas. Not only this, she is also a very good host. If you see her chatting in live shows you will know that she is more spontaneous than the host.

Here are some pictures from Saba Qamar’s latest photo shoot.

 

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Kaneez, replacing Marasim on A-Plus

Kaneez is an upcoming drama of A-Plus featuring queen of punjabi cinema Saima Noor. The drama is directed by Syed Faisal Bukhari who is famous for making some really loud commercial dramas and films.  Syed Faysal Bukhari has also directed the recently released film Sultanat. 

Apart from Saima Noor, Asad Malik and Arjumand Rahim are in leading roles in this drama. Kaneez will be replacing the recently concluded Maraasim on Sunday’s evening.

The drama is based on oppression against woman in feudal system.

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Rashid Nazir Ali

Chupp Raho, upcoming drama on ARY Digital

Chupp Raho is the upcoming drama serial on ARY Digital directed by Yasir Nawaz and produced by Six Sigma, the same duo which earlier provided Shukk on the same channel. Chupp Raho stars Sajjal Ali, Arjumand Rahim, Feroze Malik and Syed Jibran in lead roles.

http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x22gf5d_chup-raho-by-ary-digital_shortfilms
http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x22lbwi_chup-raho-sajal-ali-new-drama-coming-soon-on-ary-digital_tv
http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x22q7cz_chup-raho-promo-2-sajal-ali-new-drama_tv

 

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Rashid Nazir Ali