Hamza Ali Abbasi’s controversial questions and statements in his Ramzan special show have received many reactions from the public and celebrities. Most celebrities till now have supported Hamza Ali Abbasi because they believe everyone has the right to freedom of expression and Hamza Ali was only exercising that right. Waqar Zaka is the first celebrity who has come out and expressed openly how he feels about Hamza Ali Abbasi’s actions. In a long video Waqar Zaka discussed the issue of Ahmedis and the duty of the state towards non Muslims. Later on he went on to share why this whole thing was wrong.
Waqar Zaka said that Hamza Ali Abbasi could have discussed this issue behind the scenes and then asked a question. But what he did was not ask a question but share an opinion which was totally contrary to what most people believe in, which proves he was doing it all to get attention and publicity. Waqar Zaka apologized to Hamza Ali Abbasi before hand and said that he should admit that he was wrong.
Waqar Zaka supported PEMRA’s ban on Hamza Ali Abbasi and also criticized his stance after Jawani Phir Nahi Aani. He also requested Hamza Ali Abbasi to stop insulting his religion and understand it first and then talk about it.
My first Sajal Aly drama serial was ‘Mehmoodabad Ki Malkaain‘ albeit the cast of the serial was jam-packed with new comers and fresh faces but Sajal shined right through them all and there was no stopping her. She came, she saw, she conquered. One after another she gave such memorable performances that she became one of the most in-demand actresses of present time. Her recent leap to fame with her serials ‘O Rangreza‘ and ‘Yaqeen Ka Safar‘ further illustrates what this doe eyed diva is capable of.
In her recent interview with ‘Dawn‘ Sajal Aly talked bout her journey so far and it is worth every bit of your time.
Talking about ‘Mehmoodabad Ki Malkaain‘ the actress said,
“It was a hit with people. I didn’t have any idea of what fame was. Anita Kamphor, who played my mother in that soap, told me ‘Channels tum par makhiyoon ki tarha ayein ge [Channels will swarm to you like flies]’, I did not understand what she meant by that, but overnight I was recognised wherever I went.”
“There was a time when no one knew me and then my face was all over. [But] I haven’t let fame get to my head. My mother made sure to keep me grounded. All these things seem very fickle sometimes.”
When asked of why she thinks this fame seems fickle she said that her mother’s death is a constant reminder to her of how unpredictable and temporary life really is.
“I lost my mother within 17 days. I took my family for Umrah. It was a trip I had planned for them. When we came back, all of us suffered from a slight fever which we thought was due to exhaustion, except that her temperature didn’t come down to normal.”
She was wrapping the shooting of ‘Mom’ at the time,
“Hospital tests confirmed her cancer and the end just happened so suddenly. I had a shoot scheduled for a song in Bangkok and when I came back, I barely got to spend seven days with her,”
“One day she was with us, the next day she was gone. Whatever happened next is still a blur. The day my mother died, this very lounge was filled with people. I have no clue how I found the strength to get through it all, but I did.
“After what I have been through in life, I find it difficult to take stardom seriously. My first photo shoot was done by Nighat Apa at Depilex who also styled me for the Icon shoot. I met her after all these years. She told me years ago not to change and the day of the shoot I told her I still remember her advice. It surprises me though when seniors praise me. I met Khushbakht Shujaat at the Hum Awards and she met me like a fan. She saw me and said, ‘Sajal, I can’t believe I am sitting next to you.’ I felt a tad overwhelmed.
When talking about her contemporaries the Mom actress said that it’s the versatility of her roles that makes her stand out, that she was lucky to come across such strong characters at such an initial phase of her career.
“I guess I have been lucky to have all these roles. Very early in my career, I faced a situation with a senior actor that upset me. I was fairly new in the business but I gave the role my best shot. However, my face was removed from all the promotional materials [at her behest] and I cried for a while wondering why I wasn’t part of the promotional campaign. I am well past that point now and my work speaks for itself. People here don’t appreciate others. When you accept the talent of the person working opposite you, it not only makes you a bigger actor but an even bigger person. Appreciating someone new is a big thing,”
“Work keeps coming my way. I don’t even know how I ended up with Mom but it was a lovely experience,”
What can I say about Sajal Aly’s craft her skill speaks for itself and more than that it speaks through senior artists when a legendary actress like Sri Devi herself says ‘the film Mom was incomplete without Sajal’ it should suffice.
Speaking of her evolution as an actress Sajal stated that her role as Sassi in O Rangreza has surely set the bar higher,
“But audiences are still uncomfortable with the idea of a strong, opinionated female character who goes against social norms. Hamare yahan baaghi larki kissay aachi lagti hai? Heroine ghar mein baithee ho, roti dhoti pasand hai [Who likes a rebellious girl in our society? They all want the heroine to be home-bound, crying her eyes out].
“In our society, independent women do exist. We don’t need to find them, they are in front of us — from the maids who work in our homes to the superstars on TV, to a policewoman and the female prime minister,” she says. “Read Manto and you will find such strong-headed characters. Watch Tanhaiyaan and Ankahi and you will see more of such women. The only problem is that, as a society, we are afraid of a woman who challenges the norms no matter how regressive or decadent those norms are. We easily judge these women as buri auratein [fallen women] to justify our egos.”
Sajal Aly also talked about her tiredness with people’s ‘Ye kya dikha rahe hain’ attitude,
“People need to chill! Entertainment ko entertainment ki tarha lein, sab kuch dramoon se kyon seekhna hai? Kitabein khol ke baith jayein. People complain kya, kya dikha rahe hain TV par. Bhai, TV ka kaam aap key bachchay paalna nahi hai [Entertainment should be taken only as entertainment. Why do we have to learn all of life’s lessons through dramas? You should read books for that. People complain that TV channels show everything these days. But it’s not TV’s job to raise your children].”
Talking about her roles over the years she said Sassi is so far her most favorite,
“From all these years, Sassi is my favourite character. I have often played street-smart girls, plain Janes and simpletons, but this was a different experience. As an actor I had to push my boundaries and open up emotionally. It has so many layers and shades, and people might be struck by Sassi’s brashness but they can’t hate her.”
Talking about her future plans Sajal said that she doesn’t plan on being an actress for the rest of her life she wants to travel and learn music and when she’d find the right person she’d consider settling down.
For now she is the woman of the hour and boy is she enjoying that!
We all are desperately waiting for Goyaa. Whether it’s the cute couple, the cast, the writer (Mohammad Ahmed) or the sizzling stills, Goyaa is the most hyped show recently. Moreover, since ARY is giving us crap after crap this time, we are hoping they’ll redeem themselves by Goyaa.
Fan-made posters for Goyaa are making it even harder to wait.
It has been confirmed by the facebook page of Goyaa that the show will begin in November.
Yesterday Meera Jee shared a video message through Social Media in which she was seeking help from Prime Minister of Pakistan to help her coming back to Pakistan.
In her message she said that she came to New York with her fellow actors for some shows and shootings and now she is stuck in New York. She also said that condition of New York is getting worst and she don’t want to die in a foreign country.
Here is the video of Meera Jee in which she is seeking help from PM Imran Khan:
Today another video message of Meera Jee went viral in which she is thanking Pakistan Tahrek-e-Insaaf’s leader Zafar Cheema who helped her. Meera Jee said:
“I am really very thank full to the Leader of Pakistan Tahker-e-Insaaf in New York Mr. Zafar Cheema. He has incorporated through all the means with me in this hour of need. Thank You! God Bless America.”
We are still wondering what is the purpose of saying God Bless America in her video message? Is this a slip of tongue or does she meant it? Share your views in comments section!
Hassan Sheheryar, the famous designer come host is everyone’s favorite. He is currently hosting ‘Tonite with HSY’ and now he is on his way to direct the next show of Lux Style Awards.
Recently, Something Haute got in touch with the star to ask him how he feels about directing LSA and how has the journey been so far.
Upon asking that it’s been over 20 years of directing fashion events but this is the first time he’ll be directing an awards show of this magnitude. How does it feel? He said:
“It’s incredible. For me Lux has been the award of excellence and it has been about everything to do with fashion and style. It’s my first memory of the time Shaan stole the stage when he performed with Saima. I remember crying my heart out in Malaysia when I won my first award. I was so young and the award was so much larger than us.”
Upon asking how timing has always been the biggest challenge; how does he intend to control that?
“Timing is of the essence. I’m calculating every single minute of the program. Timing can only happen if it’s controlled in minute ways. There are 30 awards that must be given. There has to be time allotted. So it’s two-tiered. The show time will be managed intricately. Getting the stars and celebrities in on time has to be managed just as carefully. That connectivity needs to happen and we’re working on it from the get go. The first two performances will get things going…I have a lot of good will with the stars. I’m not new to them and I have attended and accepted awards with these guys so I’m hoping to bank on all that.”
When asked about what other hurdles he might have face, he said:
“Wherever I see a hurdle I take it out. I’m taking people out. Give people love and respect but demand the same in return. It’s no nonsense.”
And finally, when he was asked that Frieha Altaf has been directing the Lux Style Awards for 15 years. How does it feel to step into her shoes?
“Hers are the largest shoes to fill. I would have never pitched had the LSAs not asked me to pitch. Frieha is an institution. To fill her shoes would be an impossible task and I can’t say I can do it. I just hope to do justice to all her work and I hope I can bring a newness to the show. When it comes to Frieha I hope she comes and watches so that I can thank her for creating this incredible platform. There is immense respect and love between us and I hope to keep it that way.”
Upcoming film “Ghabrana Nahi Hai” is written by Mohsin Ali and directed by Saqib Khan. The film will be produced under the banner of JB Films, helmed by Jamil Baig, while it will be co-produced by Hassan Zia. “Ghabrana Nahi Hai” features Saba and Zahid in lead roles. The film had previously aimed for an Eidul Azha 2020 release, however, shooting for the project had to be postponed due to the pandemic.
In Ghabrana Nahi Hai, Zahid plays the role of a police officer (Sikander) who tries to help Saba’s character, making it a light-hearted comedy film. Finally the trailer of most awaited film “Ghabrana Nahi Hai” is out now. The trailer shows comedy, romance and action in the film. Let’s have a look!
Here we have gathered some public reviews on the latest teaser of “Ghabrana Nahi Hai”, have a look!
Sanam Jung talks about her married life all the time on her morning show but this is the first time that she talked about the reason why getting married to an actor was never an option for her. When one of her guests asked her that if she did not fall in love with Qassam then was it possible that she ended up getting married to an actor? To this Sanam replied,
“I have known Qassam and have liked him ever since I was a VJ therefore I could never think about getting married to anyone else. He was the only man I imagined spending the rest of my life with.”
She also said,
“Even if Qassam was never part of my life, I would never have married an actor because I can’t tolerate my husband sharing screen space with different heroines and telling so many women on screen that he loves them!”
“Geo Sir Utha Kay” is a film under the banner of Cheema Films and is introduced as an action thriller based on the life of Chotu Gang of Rajanpur. The movie’s item song was marketed as the item song of the year. This is the movie’s official poster.
The cast of Geo sir Utha Kay includes Babar Ali, Umar Cheema, Yasir Khan, Naeem Khan, Areeba Khan, Shafqat Cheema, Nayyer Ijaz, Ahmad Qaynaat, Rana Rashid Mehmood Arshad and debutante Shehryar Khan as the lead actor.
They have just released their item song Daku Rani‘s teaser and you will wonder what is this cheap piece of entertainment? It is quite vulgar with Mahnoor wearing quite an obscene dress and Nayyer Ijaz and Shafqat Cheema ogling her, while she is doing the same with Babar Ali, who seems disinterested in the whole fireworks and pole dancing by her.
Have a look at what is apparently an amalgam of bits and pieces from various item songs of Bollywood and then thrown together in a very uncoordinated way;
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=x__GczOoBo4
Their is fire erupting out of nowhere, poles keep appearing like univited probes, the girl is skimpily dressed and her moves are very cheap.
The movie is set to release on 11th of August, so lets see how that comes across. Better than this, we hope…
The eyebrows of many actor of Pakistan were raised with the success and fame of Ertugrul. They raised their concerns that its impacting their own industry.
Muneeb Butt recently in an interview with Rafar Rashidi talked about the negative impact of Ertugrul on Pakistan media industry. He supported his argument giving the example of Alif and Meray Pass Tum Ho.
“Everyone after watching Ertugrul is against our industry now, that why don’t we make such dramas. In my personal opinion drams like Ertugrul are rarely produced. I am its biggest fan personally ” said Muneeb Butt
“Ertugrul has now set a standard as a result figures are raised towards our industry. People are asking why don’t you address history and why don’t you work in such projects? Muneeb Butt explained further.
Meera has mastered the art of making news every time she is given a forum to speak on. Her views on acting, showbiz, Pakistani Film Industry, media and life in general are always all over the tabloids, since she is very vocal about everything.
Recently, she has spoken to Express News and talked quite in detail about her career. We have some excerpts for you here;
Talking about the film industry, Meera said that there is a conspirator lobby that does not want our movies to flourish. That is why movies are being made and actors and actresses are working in them but we don’t have any super star yet.
Meera also remembered her journey that when she had entered showbiz, nobody could dream that an ordinary girl like me would reach such heights of success and fame. She said “I am so successful now that people are associating themselves with my name”. She added that she does not mind when peopl e try to associate with her to achieve popularity but she wants to remind that she has only achieved so much through sheer hard work. So, they should concentrate on working harder, rather than taking Meera’s name for finding a short cut to fame.
Meera further explained that she has performed well in many different roles in Lollywood and hence she was offered to perform in Bollywood movie. There are actresses who have invested their own money to bag roles in Bollywood, but when you compare the work, you can easily spot who is talented and who is not.
She said she is well aware of the fact that people use her name to achieve cheap popularity. Some make her parodies, some spread untrue rumours about her and some even claim to be married or engaged to her, but she is so used to all these rumours by now that she merely laughs them away.
Meera is very thankful to Almighty that He has given her such talent that she becomes the centre of attention wherever she goes.
This is why her fellow actresses become jealous of her.
Rubina Ashraf is a versatile actress who has been attached to the drama industry for a very long time. She was invited by Faysal Qureshi as a guest on his new Morning Show “Salam Zindagi” on ARY Zindagi. Faysal Qureshi was hosting a Morning Show on TV One but then he decided to give himself a break because he felt that he could not give dramas enough time because of the show. Now he is back hosting his own show and no one is as happy about it as Rubina Ashraf.
When Rubina Ashraf came to the show she could not hide her excitement. She said that Faysal Qureshi was the best Morning Show host. She also said,
“I am a Morning Show person, I want to watch these shows in the morning and when Faysal was hosting the show before I used to call him daily during his shows on his cell phone and he always answered my calls.”
Rubina Ashraf is very happy that Faysal Qureshi is hosting a Morning Show once again. Usually celebrities do not express their likes and dislikes very openly because they don’t want to offend other colleagues but Rubina Ashraf was very open about who she thought was the best.
Indians are loving Mahira Khan and Mahira Khan is enjoying India to the maximum. She is visiting different cities of India and it looks like exploring India is turning out to be a fun experience for our vibrant beauty. Mahira has tried many Indian treats and has been part of many shows there. There are lines of people who want to interview Mahira. Currently Mahira Khan is enjoying the lively city of Mumbai. In this interview Mahira shares how away from the online social networking sites she was when Hamsafar went on air. Mahira says that she had no idea that the show was this popular because she did not check facebook or twitter. But when she used to step out of the house the response of the people indicated that they really liked Mahira’s work and the drama in general.
The host asked Mahira if the rumor that Fawad Khan was jealous of Mahira’s fame and success was true. Mahira was surprised to hear this because she said that Fawad Khan was a very close friend and it was out of question that he will ever be jealous of Mahira Khan. She said that she would never be jealous of Fawad’s success either because his success is her success and vice versa.
The opening few minutes of the video show Mahira posing for her photoshoot the theme of which was India. The shoot started with namastey, which is an Indian way of saying hello. Mahira Khan said that the secret of her beauty is that she eats everything, she has enjoyed all the foods in India. When she came to the studio for this interview she was offered sandwiches but she said she wanted to eat a specialty from Mumbai.
Mahira Khan also talked about her play Sadqay Tumhare that is currently on air on HUM. She said that the script of the drama was beautiful. Mahira Khan said that she was very proud and happy for Fawad Khan. She watched his first Indian film Khoobsurat and was also hooting for him in the cinema.
All the reviews of Fawad Khan’s first Bollywood flick Khoosurat are full of praises for him. Critics rave about Fawad Khan’s acting generously after watching the film. Here is what they have to say:
“The best parts of the film feature Khan. He’s bang on as the emotionally-unavailable, brooding prince. He’s a man of few words (thank God) and his acting is as sharp as his tailored suits. There’s no over-the-top melodrama and we buy into his royal, ruthless act. In his presence,”writes Manjusha Radhakrishan, Senior Reporter, Gulf News.
“Fawad’s Bollywood debut attains incredible charm and dignity. He’s spot-on as the tight-lipped prince, who refuses to let his emotions overcome his stately duties,” writes Sneha May Francis of Emirates247.
“Fawad-SUAVE-Khan is simply FABULOUS! Under his sharp suits and I-am-ready-for-a-GQ-shoot look, he packs a controlled, underplayed performance as he portrays Vikramaditya Rathore. The man has big, dreamy eyes and makes good use of them on various occasions in the film,”writes Lokesh Dharmani of masala.com.
“Fawad, looks ever so charming and impress the audience with his subtle mannerisms, good looks and acting. In fact people will loathe Sonam even more ignoring her so called trial and error acting techniques. One thing that will irritate about Sonam apart from her poor acting skills is her obsession with clicking selfies!,” reported Priya Prakashan
“One reason people will be flocking the theatre will be because of Fawad Khan. He fits perfectly in the role of a Prince. Fawad’s performance as Vikramaditya Rathore is likeable. The brooding man has dreamy eyes and looks that makes girls go weak in their knees”,Priya Prakeshan from Indian.com
Sonam Kapoor on the other hand has not been able to win the hearts of the critics, “Sonam Kapoor is perpetually high-pitched, shrieking and giggling without much purpose. For someone with limited acting talent, Mili appears to be a fun part to play, especially since it doesn’t require much skill. But, even that Sonam doesn’t pull off,” writes Sneha May Francis of Emirates247.
“Sonam Kapoor plays the clumsy Mili and manages to impress occasionally but the problem is that she never surrenders to the character completely. The invisible Chanels and Guccis come in the way. She might call her mother with her name and scream “MANNNNJUUUU yaar” but falters at many occasions to play the loud Delhi lass, “ writes Lokesh Dharmani of masala.com.
Until now the reviews clearly reveal that Fawad Khan has won the critics over and like one of the critics said people will be watching this film for him.
So the sensational, beautiful, emotional, exciting, ,fabulous,irresistible,punctual, human, my and your eyes are back with the bang again.Tahir Shah got famous as soon as video of his song, Eye to eye, got viral on social Media.But I must say this time it’s a much better version than the first one. Ahmed Butt came up with another version of Eye to Eye.I enjoyed every bit of the video. The expressions on Ahmed’s face cant be defined in words.. :P .. Do watch the video:
Whatsapp is reportedly working on adding a new feature called “Expiring Media”. This feature will work similar to the feature on Instagram that allows a picture in a private conversation to be seen only once.
As you might know, WhatsApp Beta for Android v2.20.201.1 was released on the Google Play Store. Like always, Wabetainfo looked closely for potential upcoming features in the new Beta version and they have found some.
According to Wabetainfo, the Expiring Media is an extension of the Expiring Messages feature.
Here’s How This Whatsapp Feature Will Work:
Whenever you send an expiring media whether its an image, video or a GIF, the media will automatically delete from the recipient’s phone, once he leaves the chat.
When Whatsapp adds this new feature to its application, a button for this specific fuction willbe added.
“After tapping the button, the feature will be enabled for the selected media,” Wabetainfo said.
Furthermore, there is no time as the media sent will completely disappear after viewing it. “Expiring media will appear in a different way in the conversation, so you can easily understand that the image is going to expire,” Wabetainfo further explained the upcoming feature.
Currently, there is no feature for the sender to know whether a screenshot of his expired media was taken or not.
Ayyan Ali is out of the jail and feeling very thankful for all those people who supported her when she was in her most difficult time. Now that Ayyan has the opportunity to tell her side of the story she told her fans and anyone who would listen that she was innocent via twitter. Ayyan said that everything that happened was a conspiracy against her.
Ayyan has also been busy meeting her friends. She also posted her first selfie in four months which was with non other than Waqar Zaka who himself has been part of many controversies.
For all the fans of Sanam Baloch and her latest Television Film “Ek Thi Marium” here is the good news. The Paragon Productions have collaborated with Cinepax Cinemas to bring an Urdu1 Pictures telefilm “EK Thi Marium” on the silver screen by releasing it nationwide on the 21st October 2016.
As already known that Ek Thi Marium, is a Pakistani biographical television film which is based on the first female fighter pilot Shaheed Marium Mukhtar and was aired on Urdu 1 for the very first time on Defense Day on television.
The main lead role in the film has been played by Sanam Baloch,the roles of Marium’s parents have been played by Hina Khawaja Bayat and Behroze Subzwari . The producer of telefilm is Nina Kashif and director is Sarmad Sultan Khoosat, and the writer is none other than Umera Ahmad.
Regarding the film the producer Nina Kashif said, “It’s just not a story of a real hero but the movie outlines a strong, positive message about parents who have confidence in their daughters and allow them to grow as strong individuals who are capable of achieving something big in life, of doing something extraordinary”.
The General Manager of Cinepax said “This initiative to bring Ek Thi Marium in theaters is an important step towards educating the society for letting women pursue their dreams and break social barriers, Cinepax”.
So guys let us go and watch this amazing film in theaters from 21st October.
After the venerating success of Churials Zee5 have dropped the trailer of next Pakistani Web Series Ek Jhooti Love Story directed by Mehreen Jabbar and Written By Umera Ahmed.
The Web series Ek Jhoothi Love Story boasts a stellar cast with Bilal Abbas Khan and Madiha Imam in the lead, along with popular artists like Kiran Haq, Kinza Razzak, Hina Bayaat, Mariam Saleem, Beo Raana Zafar, Mohammed Ahmed and Fawad Khan.
Talking about her upcoming series Imam says, “Ek Jhoothi Love Story is not just a love story. The show depicts different kinds of love, and the various forms it can take. We have put our hearts and souls in the show, and I am waiting to see the audience’s reaction to the trailer.”
The trailer depicts the story of two people Salma and Sohail from middle-class families, on their journey of finding ideal partners.
Dunk is one of the most anticipated dramas that will be aired in the end of 2020 or in early 2021. Till now center of attraction of drama serial Dunk is its cast which incudes Sana Javed and Bilal Abbas Khan in leading roles. People are pretty much excited to see the chemistry of this fresh pair.
The drama features famous stars including Shahood Alvi, Fahad Sheikh, Laila Wasti, Saifi Hassan, Salma Hassan, Kanwal Khan, Noman Ejaz, and Azekah Daniel.
The drama is produced under the banner of Big Band Productions and people are more than excited for this new project.
In a a recent interview Bilal Abbas Khan shared details About his upcoming drama serial Dunk and said:
“I can’t talk much about it, but its a very controversial topic and I know it will be discussed a lot. Although my character isn’t very challenging or out of my comfort zone its a very normal character. Story is very good, team is same as that of Cheekh, Balla, Ishqiya. But I am pretty much hopeful and excited that its gonna be a good project”
Dukhtar is an upcoming Pakistani film which has been shot in Skardu, Hunza, Gilgit, Ghizer and Kalar Kahar and Lahore. The film has been written and directed by Afia Nathaniel and produced by Muhammad Khalid Ali. It is a road trip thriller based on the story of a “mother and her ten-year-old daughter who flee their home on the eve of the girl’s marriage to a tribal leader. A deadly hunt for them begins”.
While talking to the Express Tribune the director of the film said, “You will get to see a strong Pashtun woman in the lead role in a film (Dukhtar) that doesn’t require her to do an item song. How often do you get to see that depiction in Pakistani cinema?”
The star cast of the film includes some big names like Samiya Mumtaz, Mohib Mirza, Saleha Aref, Ajab Gul and Samina Ahmed. While talking to Express Tribune the director said that when she was writing the script she had Samiya Mumtaz playing the lead character in her mind.
“Articulating an emotional journey through surreal landscapes was an important task for me. The film has a heart and it’s got the cinematic oeuvre and that’s why Dukhtar is different from other films in the Pakistani market,”said the director of the film.
“A good film is one that stays with you long after you have left the cinema theatre. I’m pretty confident that Dukhtar has that kind of potential. Once the film is released, it belongs to the audience. And so, I leave my trust with them,” says Nathaniel.
The film is releasing on the same date as Operation 021 so it will have some tough competition.
Sanam Saeed has played some very strong and memorable characters in Pakistani dramas. Sanam Saeed is also a well-known model but as Sanam Saeed revealed in one of her interviews she has never enjoyed modelling because she was a tom boy since her childhood so dressing up and looking glamorous isn’t something she wanted to do.
Sanam Saeed also said, “While choosing a project I look for character-driven roles. Looking beautiful on-screen is never a priority. There are girls who enjoy looking beautiful on television but I am not one of them. There are already a lot of vices in our society, dramas should not only show these vices but give people solutions to end them too.”
Sanam Saeed believes that being in this position she has a social responsibility. She said that she feels very happy when people tell her that their lives changed for the better because of the characters she plays in her dramas. “Women can relate to the characters I play on television and if these characters show them a way out of their tough situations, it makes me happy,” said the actress.
Sanam Saeed said that she never wanted a big wedding but the event was totally opposite of what she had always wanted. Sanam Saeed said the biggest achievement of her life was when a girl tells her that she changed her life because of her dramas.
Rauf Klasra is a well-known journalist who has worked with the mainstream newspapers and channels of Pakistan. Currently he is working with ARY. ARY had an open discussion on the recent controversy regarding the film Phantom in which Hamza Ali Abbasi, Hafiz Saeed and Rauf Klasra were invited to talk about the issue. Rauf Klasra completely negated the idea of banning films. He said addressing Hamza Ali Abbasi and all the others who wanted the film banned because it was against Pakistan, “Some people have limited patriotism by their own definitions. Anyone who goes out of this circle which they have created he or she is termed as a traitor, agent of RAW and not a patriot. We have made Pakistan a terrified society in which people’s religion and culture is in danger whenever they do something even a little wrong. People do not live like this in any other part of the world.”
He also went on to say, “we get fatwas on daily basis, things are getting banned on daily basis. Take for example youtube which was banned in Pakistan, it isn’t even banned in Saudi Arabia; the place where Islam started but our Islam is in danger.”
He also said that films do not get banned anywhere else in the world like they get banned in Pakistan. According to him, “Indian films were banned in Pakistan for so many years, which Oscar winning movies did we make in that period? These filmmakers should compete with Indian films, the Pakistani filmmakers do not want to compete. These filmmakers and actors should be thankful that Indian films are being shown in cinemas because that gives them a chance to make better films and compete with them. Banning things is not the solution to the problem.”
He also said that Zee Zindagi is showing Pakistani dramas in India in which they have given Pakistani drama industry a chance to show their culture. He also said, “Don’t force us to watch Pakistani films by banning Indian films but try to compete with Indian films!”
Agha Ali supported everything that Rauf Klasra said by giving this status update:
Hamza Ali Abbasi has been seen as the morality police by many people because of his recent comments about item numbers and various other aspects of films in particular. But the actor wants everyone to know that he is not the morality police. This message is especially for those people who send Hamza Ali Abbasi proof that certain other people in showbiz are not as “decent” as they pose to be. In a status update Hamza Ali Abbasi asked people to stop sending him such materiel because he was not going to bash anyone based on what they did in their private lives.
In another status Hamza Ali Abbasi said that every comment that he has ever made whether it was about gay marriages, item numbers or about not working in India has been taken in the wrong context by many people. He said that he never has any person in mind when he gives such comments so people should stop manipulating his words.
Mehwish Hayat will appear on television once again after a break of 2 years with drama serial Dillagi. This drama will also mark the comeback of Hamayun Saeed in dramas who has been more busy with his production house and with making and acting in films. The drama has been directed by the same man who was behind the hit drama serial Pyare Afzal. Nadeem Baig and the entire team has worked day and night to bring this drama to the television viewers.
Mehwish Hayat posted on her instagram page that she was very excited to be back on television and this drama was very close to her heart.
She also posted various pictures from the sets of the drama. The promos of the drama serial are out and it will air on 5th March. Mehwish Hayat also quoted some dialogues from the drama serial on her page. The drama serial has been written by Faiza Iftikhar.
There was a time when Pakistan’s film industry seemed more like a joke where the actresses had everything to show except their acting skills, and the heroes were all limited to the roles of “Gujjar” and “Chaudhry”, yes, that was a misery, but thankfully, things have changed in the last 10 years. Today, as most of the audience sees it, the nation is coming up with polished products that are appreciated not only within the country but also abroad.
I did share a news about Tarang’s house full upcoming telefilm “Dil mera Dharkan teri” that went on air on May 3rd and surprisingly, the telefilm was far much better than my expectations and the feeling compelled me to jot down a few points to share with you all.
Note:For those who missed the show, here is a link from where you can see the remake of old Pakistani film “Dil Mera Dharkan teri” starring Ahsan Khan, Sanam Saeed and Sarwat Gillani.
Been directed by Mehreen Jabbar, the telefilm had everything to make it stand somewhere with Indian levels if we talk about good acting, pleasant graphics, effective editing and well-done costumes. By comparing the project with a good Indian entertainment venture, all I mean to say is that our entertainment industry has now reached to a point where our “once-loved” Indian movies stand nowhere in the race.
The remake of “Dil mera dharkan teri” is a good effort in reviving the film industry where the actors have given their best to make it a hit. I was amused to see Sarwat Gillani in the role of Saira and the fact that she is truly a versatile actress if you compare her acting skills as ‘Zoya’ of Dil-e- Muzter with what she had brought on screen in the telefilm.
As stated, the telefilm had all the ingredients to make it a hit, to be specific enough, from its direction to it production, from Ahsan’s natural personification of the character to Sarwat’s outstanding performance and yes, one thing that needs applause here is the role and acting of Sanam Saeed as ‘Beenish’. I loved her in every next scene for the reason that she knows how to make audience hate her and love her simultaneously.
Your opinion might differ from mine about Sanam’s performance in the telefilm, but what is quite noticeable is the reality that she can fit in any role, any character;changing her accent, her looks, her expressions and what not which is obviously a stand-alone quality of a good actor.
The telefilm also had few songs that are done pretty well. In the song “Qubool Kerlo”,Sanam’s appearance resembled to that of Deepika in the movie ‘Race 2’, which further add some spice as watching her that way is something viewer are looking for after watching her in the role of ‘Kashaf’ in ‘Zindagi Gulzar hai’ .
All in all, the two-hour telefilm was surely not a disappointment and in fact, such ideas have opened the new doors in the entertainment industry where audience looks forward for such projects. It is easy to conclude that after the controversial phase of promoting foreign content, Geo TV has played it safe to come up with the House Full series.
Share your views about the telefilm and the acting done by the artists,
Famous star couple Ahad Raza Mir and Sajal Ali have been working in dramas as well. Their dramas together were hit and fans absolutely loved their chemistry.
Both the brilliant actors were last seen on screen together in drama serial “Yeh Dil Mera”.
Sajal and Ahad are now a days on sets of their upcoming project together.
Their drama “Dhoop ki Deewar” , which is produced by Indian filmmaker Shailja Kejriwal. The producer posted pictures of Sajal and Ahad from the set. The Indian producer is famous for lala begum and Qarib Qarib Single.
The producer posted Ahad and Sajal ‘s pictures which captioned, “For all Ahad Raza Mir and Sajal Aly fans. Dekhein set pe kitna kaam ho raha hai!“
She gave a sneak peak and also told fans to wait a bit.
The cast includes Sajal, Ahad,
Adnan Jaffer, Zara Tareen, Paras Masroor, Hammad Siddiqui, Ainy Zaidi, Salma Hasan, Lubna Aslam, Raza Talish, Samiya Mumtaz and Zaib Rehman. The drama is written by Umera Ahmad and is being directed by Haseeb Hassan. The series will be released on Zee5.
Sanam Baloch has worked in many drama but she is missing from the dramas for the past few years. Sanam Baloch hasn’t found the perfect project to work in yet because she feels that nothing that is offered to her has anything new in it. Sanam and her husband Abdullah Farhatullah were invited on Tonite With HSY. In this show they talked about their relationship and their individual personalities.
HSY asked Sanam Baloch which was the shining moment in her entire career and to that she replied,
“I have done a lot of work in my career and I was lucky enough to be part of some very good projects. There was a serial Dastaan which I did for Hum TV. Even now when I watch that serial it makes me proud. All the other work I have done in my career cannot compare to that one drama serial. I learned a lot through that serial about my work and my country.”
Sanam Baloch also said that she realized for the first time in a way she never had before the sacrifices made during partition when she was shooting for this drama. Sanam said that being part of Dastaan was a shining moment in her career.
Sanam Baloch has worked in many drama but she is missing from the dramas for the past few years. Sanam Baloch hasn’t found the perfect project to work in yet because she feels that nothing that is offered to her has anything new in it. Sanam and her husband Abdullah Farhatullah were invited on Tonite With HSY. In this show they talked about their relationship and their individual personalities.
Mawra Hocane has been very busy lately working in both India and Pakistan. She was in Pakistan for the Bridal Couture Week and she is also the Sunsilk brand ambassador and model this year. Sunsilk has given her different looks which go with the different styles of Sunsilk bottles that have been designed by leading designers in Pakistan.
Mawra Hocane gave an interview to Bollywood Hangama in which she said that she loved everything Bollywood. She also talked about her career in Pakistan and India. She said,
“Even all my work in Pakistan involved a lot of crying, whenever I used to meet fans in the malls etc they used to ask me why I cried so much on screen. Now, I also got my first film because of the fact that I cry so well so no one can question it now. It is like my USP and I should use it.”
“I read all the reviews and liked the fact that all these people went to watch the film and liked my performance.”
Mawra Hocane will also be seen in a Supreme advertisement next. She does not plan to do any more dramas in Pakistan yet.
Pakistan has a lot of potential when it comes to music. Lucky are those who either have a source or get an exposure by chance but thanks to the emerging reality shows that are turning out to a good-and-open platform for all those talented people who have the ability to turn their talent into cash and recognition.
“Cornetto” brings you the a fresh platform that is Cornetto Music Icons, which is a 10 episodes based reality show where new vocalists will be given a chance to prove themselves. The show’s first episode went on air yesterday on ARY Digital and PTV.
A whole slew of artists will be involved in the project comprising of big names such as Ali Azmat, Strings, emerging stars such as Meesha Shafi and Zoey Viccaji, and a legend of Pakistani pop, Alamgir. These artists will be the primary mentors, with mentoring musicians such as Salman Ahmed, Aamir Zaki, Omran Shafique, Shallum and Faisal Baig lending their talent to bring further diversity to the music. The shepherd for the show is of course Shahi, as the music maestro and talent selector, accompanied by Ahmed Ali Butt and Cybil Chowdry as the hosts of the star-studded extravaganza that is Cornetto Music Icons.
Here are a few clicks of the celebrities on the set of Cornetto Music Icons, Have a look!
“Chupke Chupke” became the most anticipated drama when it was announced that Ayeza Khan and Osman Khalid Butt will be starring together in the leading roles in it. The drama was supposed to air in Ramadan last year but the shooting had to stop because of lockdown. The shooting of the drama is complete now and it is all set to hit our television screens this Ramzan.
The drama is produced under the banner of MD Productions. Famous youtube Arsalan Naseer who is known for his comedy in CBA is making his acting debut in Chupke Chupke. Other cast members of the drama include Meera Sethi, Ayman Saleem, Asma Abbas, and many others. The drama is directed by Danish Nawaz and written by Saima Ikram.
Let’s have a look at the teasers of Chupke Chupke:
“Chupke Chupke” is an upcoming Hum Tv’s drama that will go on air in Ramadan. The drama was scheduled to air last year during Ramadan but it couldn’t happen because of the global pandemic as the shooting remained incomplete. Ayeza Khan and Osman Khalid Butt will be playing the leading roles in the drama whereas Arsalan Naseer and Aymen Saleem will be making their acting debut with this drama.
Here we have in-depth information about the real life of the cast members of the drama serial “Chupke Chupkle”
Ayeza Khan
Ayeza Khan is one of the top-notch actresses of Pakistan. Ayeza Khan has now become a brand her presence in any project is enough to make it a mega-hit project. Ayeza Khan got married to co-actor Danish Taimoor in 2014. Ayeza Khan is the mother of two adorable children, a daughter Hoorain and a son Rayaan.
Osman Khalid Butt
Osman Khalid Butt is a Pakistani drama and film actor majorly known for his dramas Aun Zara, Ehd-e-Wafa, Diyar-e-Dil, and Baaghi. Osman Khalid Butt has also worked in movies including Balu Mahi and Baaji. Besides being an actor Osman Khalid Butt is a writer as well as a choreographer.
Arsalan Naseer
Arsalan Naseer is a YouTuber who is making his acting debut with the drama serial “Chupke Chupke”. Arsalan Naseer is famously known for his youtube channel CBA (Comics By Arsalan) in which he talks about the latest happening in the most hilarious way possible.
Aymen Saleem
Aymen Saleem is not just an actress and a model but also a youth ambassador of Pakistan. Aymen Saleem is the niece of the late pop singer Nazia Hassan and it is said that she resembles her aunt a lot. Ayman Saleem will also be giving a kick start to her acting career with the drama serial “Chupke Chupke”.
Mira Sethi
Mira Sethi is a Pakistani actress, model, host, and also a writer. Mira Sethi is the daughter of two of the most popular journalists of Pakistan Najam Sethi and Jugnu Mohsin. Mira Sethi tied the knots with beau Bilal Siddiqui in 2019. Mira Sethi’s brother Ali Sethi is a classical singer.
“Chupke Chupke” is one of the most anticipated upcoming Ramadan dramas. The drama was supposed to air last year in Ramadan but it couldn’t happen because of the global pandemic. “Chupke Chupke” is all set to launch two newcomers into the industry; Arsalan Naseer who is a famous YouTuber and Aymen Saleem who is an influencer and Late Nazia Hassan’s niece. Other cast members of the drama include Ayeza Khan and Osman Khalid Butt in the leading roles, Mira Sethi, Ali Safina, Asma Abbas, and many others.
OST of “Chupke Chupke” has been released. OST is sung by none other than maestro Ali Zafar and Naimal Roy. The melodious lyrics are written by Ali Zafar & Naveed Nashad.
Let’s have a look at the video:
Have you seen the OST of “Chupke Chupke”. Have you guys enjoyed it? Want to add something to the story? Feel free to share your views with us!
Feroze Khan and Sajjal Ali were last seen together in ARY’s drama serial Chup Raho in which their characters had a very complicated relationship. The drama ended with the death of Feroze Khan’s character. The viewers were very impressed by Feroze Khan’s debut performance. Also, many people liked watching Sajjal Ali and Feroze Khan as an on screen couple. The good news for all such people is that this jodi will be seen in the upcoming drama serial Gul-e-Rana again. Not much has been revealed about the writer, director and rest of the cast but we know for sure that the Chup Raho jodi is playing the lead in the drama.
The cast of the film is currently busy shooting for the drama in Nathia Gali and Murree. Feroze Khan is enjoying his time there and keep his fans updated while he is at it.
Feroze Khan and Sajjal Ali are also good friends in real life. There were also rumors that these two stars were romantically involved.
People are eagerly looking forward to the nationwide launch of Vital Signs’ comeback national song “Chand Sitara”. Different celebrities have also shown their support for the song.
The video of the song has been directed by Shoaib Mansoor which is also another reason why people are eager to see it.
Kapoor and Sons is all set to be released tomorrow. The expectations from the film are very high because it has been getting a good response from the public till now. The songs that have been released are being liked by people and most of the viewers gave a positive response to the trailer of the film also. A new song of the film “Buddhu Sa Mann” was released which once again shows that this film will be all about family and emotions. It is another one of those songs in which we can see all the youngsters and older actors of the film highlighted in different ways. All the songs of the film have been shot impressively.
