After the budget been passed by the PML-N government yesterday, while half of the country is still shocked to have the worst budget ever, there is one clause in the budget 2013 that is appreciated by the people affiliated to the entertainment industry of Pakistan. The government has placed an additional tax on the import of all foreign content which was promoted previously within the country, including the airing of Foreign dramas( The Turkish and the Indian) drama serials and the foreign movies(Hollywood and Bollywood, both).
This is strange that even the salaries of the government employees have not increased and the General Sales Tax (GST) has also increased on the purchase of every product. Taking full advantage of the hype been created by the Local entertainment industry, the government took a move where every channels will have to pay a tax of Rs.100,000 per episode of the foreign drama going on-air. Similarly, the Cinemas are now bound to pay a tax of 1 Million for showing any foreign content in Cinemas, meaning a total loss if the movie doesn’t receives a good response from the audience. Moreover, the cinemas would increase the ticket fee, making the citizens suffer directly or indirectly.
The foreign Dramas, however, did face a lot of criticism where many celebrities considered the airing of Turkish Dramas as a threat to the local talent few months back but despite of long protests and wild talk shows, nothing was seen been practically implemented. With the budget been proposed by this new government, It is expected that foreign dramas will significantly decrease.
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Actress Noor Bukhari has made it to the headlines yet again but for all the wrong reasons this time.
On 8th September 2017, Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) announced that the properties of actresses Saba Qamar and Noor Bukhari will be seized over tax evasion.
Previously FBR has frozen accounts of other celebrities one of them being Mehreen Syed, in Mehreen Syed case FBR succeeded in recovering one million rupees.
FBR is on the roll again and the officials claim that the former actress Noor Bukhari failed to pay her taxes worth 1.4 million rupees for the year 2015. Therefore FBR carried out a raid in the branch of a bank located in defence area and happened to recover Rs. 1,60,000 from Noor’s account.
The revenue board claims that Noor is a defaulter of almost 1.4 million rupees.
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Ohkay so, one of my favourite drama from the current lot came to an end tonight. To be honest, it’s a bitter-sweet feeling; sweet because of the note at which it ended & bitter because I won’t get to see my favourite characters next week. Tawaan was the kind of drama that had this positive vibe to it & I am glad they kept it intact right till the end but yes, there were a couple of things which I wish I could change about the last episode though but I am feeling happy at the happy ending that Maryam & Shehroz got.
They Finally Had A Happy Ending:
Maryam was unsure but still she had made up her mind that she wanted to part ways with Shehroz. Even though Shehroz came to explain himself but Maryam didn’t give him a chance because in her mind, she was pretty sure that she meant nothing to Shehroz & that he didn’t even love her.
Zaman continued to brain feed Maryam against Shehroz because he actually assumed that after getting a divorce from Shehroz, Maryam will agree to get married to him. In the last few episodes, I did find it a bit awkward seeing Maryam spending time with Zaman. She had spent enough time with Zaman before to know the kind of person he was & there she was, relying on him emotionally thinking Zaman will give her an honest advice. Maryam’s involvement in Zaman’s life even before finding out about Shehroz’s revenge was not too convincing. Maryam believed in doing good but the fact that she chose to support Zaman by curbing Shehroz’s feelings about it kind of riled Shehroz up a lot more too. Maryam continued to show support to Zaman which actually didn’t sit well with Shehroz & that is why he found it even harder to forgive Zaman. So, Zaman once again tried to make Maryam believe that he had changed for good & that he was nothing like how he used to be but unfortunately, he couldn’t back his tall claims up.
Maryam heard everything that Shabana & Shehroz said to each other about her. That was the moment when she for the first time actually got to know what was in Shehroz’s heart & what she meant to him that is why without saying anything, she left to be able to gather her thoughts once again & introspect about whether she wanted a divorce or not.
Shabana finally realized that she was destroying Shehroz’s life by burdening him with Mano’s death – something that was inevitable & something that was a reality which Shabana should have accepted long time ago. Shabana not only realized that Shehroz was struggling but she also understood how Maryam had earned a place in everyone’s heart for herself with her love, patience & kindness. Shabana realized that she would get nothing out of holding Shehroz back from living his life to the fullest with Maryam, his lawfully wedded wife & that is why in the end it was Shabana who forced Shehroz to apologize to Maryam one more time & not give up on his marriage come what may.
Zaman, being an egoistic man couldn’t accept the fact that Maryam was ready to go back to Shehroz. Zaman couldn’t take rejection one more time that is why he pulled the trigger. Shehroz finally got to pour his heart out to Maryam & that is when she made him realize that hatred & love couldn’t co-exist in one’s heart, they could not go hand in hand. Maryam told Shehroz that he had to let go of the anger & hatred that he had for Zaman in order to live a life full of love with Maryam. I absolutely loved their dialogues & everything that was shown after that – Shehroz & Maryam leading a normal life, sharing a healthy relationship where now Shehroz was making sure to let her know that she meant the world to him & that she could finally rely on him emotionally.
The thing I felt wasn’t important & could’ve been ignored was Zaman’s suicide. I think they shouldn’t have shown him altogether, kind of leaving an open ending to his character up to viewer’s imagination. Showing that Zaman chose to kill himself was definitely not needed because everything else in Tawaan was absolutely convincing, real & fell in its right place. I also wish we could’ve seen that final bickering of Tabinda & Irfan or just both of them having a hearty conversation with Maryam & Shehroz. Now when the dynamic of their family was settled, Tabinda & Irfan were nowhere to be seen & I honestly missed their presence in the last episode. It would’ve been an icing on a cake seeing all of them together as one happy family because in the entire episode it was suggested so many times that their house was empty & the entire family fell apart, so one such scene was necessary to show them all together & happy as ever!
Closing Thoughts – Simple Story Done Extremely Well:
Overall, watching Tawaan was an appeasing experience. It gave us some very beautiful moments & showed how two complete strangers became so close that the idea of being away from each other broke their heart into pieces. Moomal Khalid was beyond impressive in Tawaan & Emaad Irfani gave his best performance so far in this drama. Their chemistry was subtle but still quite evident & beautiful. All the characters were amazing too, they all had an important role to play & they contributed in making this drama complete. Tawaan’s story, its characters, dialogues, situations were well-written. Dramas like these show that if a simple story is executed well, it turns into a great show. I have nothing but only good things to say about Tawaan & I will remember this drama for a very long time. Please share your thoughts about the last episode of Tawaan.
Ohkay so, this episode of Tawaan was intense & emotional. It covered all the aspects of how a girl feels when she is emotionally deceived & betrayed. It was very convincingly shown that when two individuals fall apart, not only them but the people surrounding them suffer a lot too.
Shehroz Failed To Admit That He Loved Maryam:
Maryam left Shehroz’s side because this is what she deemed fit. Maryam, who did so much only on the basis of hope that one day she will earn a place for herself in Shehroz’s heart was now the one deciding to back out because she was left with no motivation whatsoever. Shehroz clearly told her what was her position in his life therefore Maryam who would never ever compromise on her dignity immediately left without questioning him or reasoning with him because she couldn’t take it anymore. Maryam was suffering alone but finally she decided to let her parents know as she wanted their support to come to a final decision.
Even though Shehroz succeeded in ruining Zaman’s life but deep inside even he was not completely satisfied or relieved because he knew that in the course of making all this possible, he hurt his wife, he hurt Maryam who was probably the most precious person in his life. Shehroz’s ego was not allowing him to admit that he missed Maryam’s presence but throughout the episode, I loved how it was made so obvious that Shehroz was disturbed too. Even though Shehroz was fighting with everyone & trying hard to convince them all that he was right but he knew that no one was going to support him because they all loved Maryam & were reiterating that Maryam didn’t deserve this in return for her loyalty & effort that she put into this relationship. Shehroz’s ego was also hurt because it was Maryam who walked away & he couldn’t really come to terms with it.
The phone call from the househelp & Shehroz’s reaction to it showcased how he was hurting for Maryam, it did show that he cared & that is why he continued to make Maryam understand. Unfortunately, Maryam realized that Mahnoor’s love had him tangled so bad that she couldn’t really make him forget her so there was no point in trying any further. Shehroz still didn’t say that he loved her & that she meant a lot to him but, rather he thought that assuring Maryam that his statement meant nothing would be enough but actually it wasn’t.
Wajahat was shaken & he knew that this was not what Maryam deserved. Wajahat could see that Shehroz was unhappy, he was emotionally & mentally scattered but he let Shehroz know what Maryam wanted. It did seem like while Shabana was content with the idea of Shehroz still being in love with Mahnoor, she could see how he was struggling without Maryam but she too didn’t want to admit to that. I do have a feeling that in the end it might be Shabana who will bring Maryam back.
Even though we all know that things will eventually work out between Maryam & Shehroz but I liked how Maryam left on her own terms & didn’t settle for Shehroz’s demeaning & belittling attitude. It is good to see her being so dignified & having the sense of self-respect. Maryam tried really hard but when she saw that Shehroz crossed the line, she didn’t think twice before walking out of his life & that really is a definition of a strong female character.
Closing Thoughts – The Final Blow:
This episode of Tawaan was done well. The preview of the next episode seems quite dramatic. May be seeing yet another sacrifice by Maryam, Shehroz will finally be able to give words to his feelings that he has fallen in love with Maryam & she means a lot to him. I have a feeling that may be Tawaan will end next week but I will say that it has been a very nice journey & even if it ends, it still seems decent & not rushed at all. Please share your thoughts about this episode of Tawaan.
Ohkay so, a Hum TV drama Tawaan is written by Rahat Jabeen, directed by Syed Wahab Jaffri & produced by Momina Duraid Productions & it happens to be one of my favorite dramas of recent times. Since I enjoy watching Tawaan so much, I wanted to write about it because I didn’t want it to go unnoticed. Tawaan in simple words is a feel-good drama, even though it does come with its dose of sadness & fair share of melodrama but overall, the characters as well as the story make it a treat to tune to. At first I didn’t watch Tawaan so vigilantly, but later it grew on me & I found myself looking forward to its episodes every single week. Tawaan can be classified as a drama which is simple but is done really really well that is why it hits home for me.
Cast & Characters:
Tawaan is a story of revenge. Shehroz (Emaad Irfani) & Mahnoor (Hina Altaf) were cousins who were engaged to be married. Since they both had lived in a joint family system due to their mothers Tabinda (Sajida Syed) & Shabana (Hina Bayat) being sisters, Shehroz & Mahnoor shared a very strong bond which eventually took a form of love & that is when they decide to get married. Shehroz’s father Irfan (Munawwar Syed) happens to be a lawyer who later fights all the legal battles for his son when he lands himself in trouble.
Then we have Maryam (Moomal Khalid), daughter of Wajahat (Farhan Ali Agha) & Tahira (Fazila Qazi) who is engaged to Zaman (Asad Siddique). Maryam feels passionately about her social work & because of that she takes it as her duty to help anyone in need. Maryam & Zaman happen to be two different people. While being engaged to him, Maryam always feels this void in her heart which she thinks Zaman can not really fill. Zaman is conceited, arrogant & self-centred whereas Maryam is passionate, selfless & very giving sort of a person.
The Plot:
The night before Shehroz & Mahnoor’s wedding, Mahnoor tells Shehroz to take her for a ride & unfortunately, Zaman ends up hitting their bike & even though Maryam tells him to stop so that she can help them out, Zaman ends up running away. Mahnoor dies & that is when Shehroz’s entire life changes & that is when he decides that he will take revenge from the one who was responsible for Mahnoor’s death. What actually riles Shehroz up is Zaman’s attitude where he feels Zaman wasn’t regretful & showed absolutely no remorse. Maryam on the other hand is made to live in oblivion that Mahnoor did not pass away because that is what her family tells her while seeing her mental state after the accident. Unable to cope up with the loss of her daughter, Shabana loses her sanity & ends up in an old age home where she meets Maryam who tries to connect with her. Maryam finds out that Mahnoor passed away because they happened to school friends & Maryam visits her home to meet Mahnoor after her wedding only to find out that she passed away & the couple that met an accident with Zaman’s car was of Shehroz & Mahnoor. This further drifts Maryam away from Zaman but he doesn’t let go of her too easily.
Blinded by the revenge, Shehroz kidnaps Maryam to teach Zaman a lesson but then he can not bring himself to hurt her. Shehroz leaves her but that tag on Maryam for being missing for an entire night causes a dent on her image & tarnishes her reputation. Maryam parts ways with Zaman but being someone who cannot stand rejection, Zaman makes up stories to call off the engagement of Maryam with some other guy. Maryam then slowly gets to interact with Shehroz & after spending time with his family & Shabana, she starts seeing him differently. Maryam starts understanding Shehroz’s pain & the fact that he suffered from such a huge loss makes her have a soft corner for Shehroz in her heart. Eventually one thing leads to another & the entire scenario changes where Shehroz ends up being the one who saves Maryam from Zaman, he kind of does it to redeem himself & to make himself feel better because after kidnapping Maryam, Shehroz feels guilty.
Life changes completely & after facing rejection Maryam proposes to Shehroz, telling him to own up to his mistakes & undo all the harm that he had caused to her. Reluctantly Shehroz accepts & that is when Maryam’s parents especially her mother Tahira thinks she is making the worst decision of her life. Maryam who had made up her mind sticks to her decision & she & Shehroz get married. Shehroz’s parents who were always fond of Maryam support Shehroz & tell him to forget about the past & start afresh.
Slowly & steadily Maryam starts developing feelings for Shehroz but he lets her know that he can not give her a place in his heart because he still hasn’t forgotten Mahnoor & can not cheat on her. Maryam does everything to make Shehroz fall in love with her but unfortunately, Shababa doesn’t let Shehroz forget about Mahnoor.
Fast forward to now, since Shehroz felt Zaman wasn’t punished for killing Mahnoor & walked away scot free, he has now assigned himself the responsibility of ruining Zaman’s life & making him pay for what he did by taking away everything from him. It is unfortunate that Maryam’s love & devotion didn’t change his heart & he allowed Mahnoor’s untimely death cloud his judgment so much that he is unable to see that the path he is walking on is wrong. Even though at first I did feel for Shabana but unfortunately not anymore because she is someone who is making sure Shehroz doesn’t settle down with Maryam emotionally by forgetting about Mahnoor. Every time Maryam tried to make Shehroz forget about his past, Shabana guilt-tripped him as if he was committing a sin.
In Tawaan, the hero has turned into an anti-hero but still his reasoning & perspective is made clear which make his doings justified. I do understand that Shehroz wants Zaman to pay for what he did & he wants him to be remorseful but I find him completely wrong for the way he is treating Maryam, a girl who left everything, moulded herself as per his liking, someone who wholeheartedly accepted his family & showered them with love & kindness, who stood by his side when her own mother doubted his intentions, but still, she is not good enough for Shehroz, good enough for him to forget about his first love Mahnoor. Yes, Mahnoor died a tragic death but to literally ruin your life over someone who is not alive anymore is uncalled for.
I love the way the writer has written all the characters & the best thing about them is that they have kept the communication open. If it was some other drama Maryam would’ve never questioned Shehroz about what he was doing with Zaman but she did & this is the kind of relationship that she has shared with Shehroz right from the beginning where she was honest & open about her feelings & emotions. Same goes for all the other characters, Irfan never shies away from letting Shehroz know whenever he does something wrong, Tabinda always snubs Shabana & tells her to stop maligning Shehroz’s heart against Maryam. I love how everyone is just so honest & true to their feelings. I must also add, another one of my favorite aspects of Tawaan is the relationship that Tabinda & Irfan share, I love love loveee their banter & bickering. It makes their couple seem just so real & relateable, this is my most favorite part of any episode & I honestly look forward to their conversations.
I loved how they showed the initial stages of Maryam & Shehroz’s marital life. They shared some beautiful & very sweet moments together which was the highlight of this drama. I must say Moomal Khalid & Emmad Irfani make a beautiul on-screen couple & their subdued chemistry is simply amazing too. Also, I like how Maryam’s father Wajahat has always been the voice of reason in her life & gas supported her through thick & thin. It is nice to see a father daughter duo like Wajahat & Maryam where the father has this confidence & faith in his daughter’s choices & is wise enough to respect his her decisions. Maryam’s mother Tahira (just like Shabana) is another annoying character whose fixation with Maryam’s marriage in the initial episodes & hatred towards Shehroz in the later stages was bizarre.
Highly Recommended & A Must Watch:
Tawaan is a wholesome journey, it offers you so much & despite having its fair share of sad & grievous moments it actually is a feel good drama. I remember during the scene where Maryam tells her friend about how her married life is so far, I got teary eyed because of the niceness of that entire scenario & that was new for me because we never get Pakistani dramas like these lately where there is so much positivity that you actually shed a tear.
Tawaan has been well-directed & well-acted drama too. I love Moomal Khalid as Maryam, she is so graceful & perfect. She has done justice to this character who has so many shades, she can be polite but she has a voice, she will never allow anyone to walk all over her. She knows how to take a stand for herself & she maintains her dignity throughout. It is nice to see a character like Maryam who is so complete & sorted. Emaad Irfani never really convinced me with his acting in the past but in Tawaan, he has outdone himself. Trust me, if you haven’t watched Tawaan & are in a mood to binge watch any feel-good drama, then you must give Tawaan a go. Please share your thoughts about Tawaan & yes, I do intend to review it weekly till it lasts.
Tauseeq Haider is a dedicated anchor and now actor. He has just made his acting debut in Kabhi Main Kabhi Tum as Sharjeena’s dad and he became a fan favourite. He has since starred in other dramas too and the younger generation is loving his content on social media. He is progressive, suave and knows how to speak eloquently. The actor is in Makkah to perform Umrah.
Tauseeq shared a great message as he was standing in Haram after performing Umrah. He got everyone’s attention as people noticed his tattoos in Ahraam. He came under a lot of scrutiny and a debate started whether his tattoos are right or wrong.
The internet is divided after this video was shared on the star’s Instagram. One user wrote, “I have been a fan of you since PTV days but you should not have gotten tattoos.” Another added, “Astaghfirullah. Did not expect you to have tattoos.” Some also defended him. One stated, “All those worried about his tattoos should remember that this matter is between Allah and him.” One went, “Stop judging others. Only Allah knows better. Tauseeq should carry on his Umrah.” This has been the reaction:
Tauseeq Haider is an anchor and actor who won hearts when he made his debut as Sharjeena’s father in Kabhi Main Kabhi Tum. He has since been a part of some good dramas including Duniyapur, Meem Se Mohabbat and Jafaa. The actor has a vast experience of over 30 years in hosting and he has interviewed nearly everyone in the country.
The actor has recently spoken about marriage pressures, family and how companionship is not just about getting married and raising kids. He has spoken about how loving yourself is important and you cannot always depend on others. He shared how he keeps himself young and lively. The actor said that a man’s life is like an onion. There are layers of sorrow and despair and then there are layers of joy and peace. You have to train yourself to focus on joy and that is what he did.
This is what he shared:
Tauseeq Haider also spoke about love. He said that love is a possibility more than once. A person can fall in love again and again and there is nothing to be guilty about. He added that yes, you should always be loyal to your partner and never cheat but if you lose love once, you can love again. He also advised families to stop pressuring their children especially daughters to get married.
Tauseeq Haider is a seasoned Pakistani television announcer, host, and actor. He rose to timeless fame and recognition through his early PTV appearances as a live morning transmission host in the early nineties. He made his acting debut a few years ago in a Turkish series alongside Atiqa Odho. Fans also praised his performances in Burns Road Kay Romeo Juliet, which aired last year, as well as Kabhi Main Kabhi Tum, Jafaa, Behroopia, and other dramas. Besides this, he has been active on his social media for quite some time.
Recently, Tauseeq Haider posed for a Shah Rukh Khan–inspired photoshoot in the mustard fields and shared it a few days ago with the instrumental music of the iconic SRK song Tujhe Dekha To Yeh Jana Sanam. Earlier, Ken Doll had also shared his SRK-inspired reel, which sparked discussion. Watch the photoshoot:
Tauseeq Haider’s DDLJ-inspired shoot has ignited heavy trolling on social media. A netizen trolled the song lyrics, saying, “There is no use of dying in your arms now, so stop this.” Another wrote, “Sir, there is no one like Shah Rukh Khan, neither in Pakistan nor in the world. It doesn’t suit you.” A social media user commented, “Find your Simran, Mr Raaj, before you are too old to sing this.” Read the comments.
Tauseeq Haider is a seasoned Pakistani television announcer, host, and actor. He rose to timeless fame and recognition through his early PTV appearances as the host of live morning transmissions in the early 1990s. He made his acting debut a few years ago in a Turkish series alongside Atiqa Odho. Fans also praised his performances in Burns Road Kay Romeo Juliet, which aired last year, as well as Kabhi Main Kabhi Tum, Jafaa, Behroopia, and other dramas. Nowadays, viewers are praising his performance in Geo TV’s hit serial Shaidai.
Recently, Tauseeq Haider appeared on the Point Blank podcast, where he called out the Pakistani audience for glorifying and considering Turkish history and ancient Islamic history as theirs.
Replying to the host’s question, “I don’t support Turkish dramas. I think they present distorted history. What do you have to say about it?” Tauseeq Haider said, “I don’t support Turkish dramas either. You bought a drama worth ten rupees for two rupees and aired it. You benefited from it, and the audience got to watch a high-quality production almost for free. But I have an ideological problem with it. They tell you that this is your history and present it to your generations, but it’s not our history. The Ottoman Empire or the Spanish Empire may have invaded lands or achieved great victories 700 years ago, but those were their achievements and their efforts. What have you done for Islam today?” Watch here:
Fahad Mustafa and Hania Aamir gave us the chemistry of the year with their project Kabhi Main Kabhi Tum. The drama became a mega blockbuster and fans all over the world were dying to see how Mustafa and Sharjeena would end up in the end. The leading pair also made appearances on international meet and greet events as the hype was so big.
Tauseeq Haider played Sharjeena’s father in the drama and his taunts on Mustafa were the talk of the town throughout the drama’s run. The actor/host has been loved for his performances lately and he spoke to Faridoon Shahryar about his dramas Kabhi Main Kabhi Tum and Meem Se Mohabbat.
Tauseeq Haider revealed the secret behind Fahad Mustafa and Hania Aamir’s magical chemistry in the drama. He said that they are both very good people at heart. Fahad Mustafa despite being the producer was always very attentive and present. He revealed Hania Aamir is a very respectful person. She will not sit unless the elders on the set are sitting. She is kind and positive and all this positivity finally showed on the screens.
Tauseeq Haider is a seasoned Pakistani television announcer, host, and actor. He rose to timeless fame and recognition through his early PTV appearances as a live morning transmission host in the early nineties. He made his acting debut a few years ago in a Turkish series alongside Atiqa Odho. Fans also praised his performances in Burns Road Kay Romeo Juliet, which aired last year, as well as Kabhi Main Kabhi Tum, Jafaa, Behroopia, and other dramas. Besides this, he has been active on social media for quite some time. In December 2025, Tauseeq Haider faced backlash for performing Umrah with tattoos.
Recently, Tauseeq Haider appeared on Excuse Me with Ahmed Ali Butt, where he responded to the criticism regarding performing Umrah with tattoos on his body. He also talked about his Umrah journey.
Talking about it, Tauseeq Haider said, “The person behind the keyboard has authority to write anything because he knows the other person can’t respond to their hate. I performed Umrah two months ago. It was a wonderful experience, and I truly enjoyed it. My take is that Allah would not have called me to His place had He been angry with me over my tattoos, so I didn’t pay heed to it. My manager came to me and said, ‘Sir, now they have started abusing you. What should I do? Should we delete it?’ I stopped him because I enjoyed that experience. People also came out in my support. At least people were having discussions over something.”
He further added, “It was my first Umrah, and I had been planning it for ten years but somehow I couldn’t go. I travel across the world—it’s just a four-hour journey, and I don’t even have budget issues—but I didn’t make it despite planning and effort. Now I genuinely believe that Allah calls you at His own time. No matter how much effort you put into planning your journey, you only go when Allah calls you.”
He continued, “I reached the Haram at 1 a.m. It was crowded there even at night. I performed Umrah, completed all the rituals, and made that video. It was a great experience. I used to laugh when people said to me that once you visit the Kaaba, you crave to go again—but now it’s happening to me.”
Tauseeq Haider is a famous host from PTV and he has hosted several transmissions over the years. He just made his acting debut with Kabhi Main Kabhi Tum where he played Sharjeena’s father and fans loved his debut and his character was a part of many discussions.
Tauseeq Haider was a guest on Hasna Mana Hai and spoke about his incomplete love story. He has earlier shared that he is still single and he feels he has a great and fulfilled life. He shared that yes he also fell in love once and that love still alive though he did not get married to that person.
He also revealed that he still gets options to have someone in his life. He is also getting hilarious proposals since the success of his drama. One fan sent him a message to make her Sharjeena’s mother. He found it hilarious and had a laugh.
Tauseeq Haider is a tremendous Pakistani television announcer, host and actor. He rose to a timeless fame through his initial PTV appearances as a live morning transmission host. Tauseeq Haider made his acting debut through a Turkish series alongside Atiqa Odho. Fans also praised him in Burns Road Kay Romeo Juliet which aired last year. He recently garnered immense love from Kabhi Main Kabhi Tum fans after playing the character of Sharjeena’s father. He was also seen as psychiatrist in Jafaa’s latest episode.
Tauseeq Haider recently appeared in Good Morning Pakistan where he talked about why he was scared of acting before working in a successful project like Kabhi Main Kabhi Tum.
Talking about it, he said, “I thought it is just a drama; it will come and go, and people will not notice, or maybe they will hate me for my acting and say, ‘What have you done? You have lost the respect you gained as a host,’ to which I will give them an excuse that I am just an anchor who was forced to do acting. However, after Kabhi Main Kabhi Tum’s overwhelming response, I have started enjoying the hate for the character. Here is the link to the video:”
Tauseeq Haider finally reveals why Sharjeena’s father keeps targetting Mustafa. Kabhi Main Kabhi Tum is the biggest drama of the season and among many characters that get questioned for their behaviour, Sharjeena’s father is one. He has been on Mustafa’s case since Day 1 and he has never really trusted his son-in-law. He also thinks Mustafa is a loser and never acknowledges his hard work and dedication.
Tauseeq Haider was a guest on Fuchsia and addressed why he does this in his character. Tauseeq is one of the most famous hosts of Pakistan and he has worked in radio and television. He never shied away from living his life on his own terms and now he is pursuing acting with his very first drama becoming a blockbuster.
Tauseeq Haider about his role
He said that Sharjeena is adored by her father. He is very protective of her and he had no confidence in Mustafa since Day 1. He therefore never gives Mustafa a chance. This is showing how loving your children is important but you should be open-mided and accepting of their choices which Sharjeena’s father has not been able to do for Mustafa.
Tauseeq Haider and Hania Aamir worked together in his debut drama Kabhi Main Kabhi Tum. The show went on to become a big hit and he was praised for a measured performance despite the drama being his debut project. He has since spoken about having a good experience in the field of acting.
Naeema Butt as Rubab was also an important part of the drama and she later openly spoke about being sidelined and disrespected by the crew especially Hania Aamir. She did not hold back as she spoke about Hania and said that even if you work with someone, you will not truly know them. She also said that if a side character outperforms the main lead, there will be problems.
This is what Naeema Butt said:
Tauseeq Haider has now addressed these claims. He said that Hania Aamir was very respectful towards him. From Day 1 to even now when they meet, she is very sweet and respectful. He found her a 10/10 as a person and she did a great job as an actress too. He added Naeema Butt is also a fantastic actress and her work spoke for itself. He added that he can only share his side and he was happy to work with Hania. But everyone has a different experience which they share:
This is what he said about his working experience with Hania Aamir:
Tauseeq Haider is a host and actor who has been part of the industry for decades. He started his career and served in PTV. He has just started acting and people have loved him in dramas like Kabhi Main Kabhi Tum, Meem Se Mohabbat and Duniyapur. He is also loved for his eloquence and the way he humbly conducts himself. He was a guest on Ahmed Fozan’s podcast and spoke about his personal life and choices.
Tauseeq Haider spoke about how people ask him about his old age plans. He is not married and he does not have children. He always gets asked what he would do when he gets older. The actor shared that he feels having children just because they will support you in old age is a selfish approach. He added that children are a blessing from Allah but you should not have kids as an insurance for old age. He also shared that he has people in his life who will care for him if need arises. Meanwhile he has seen people with children and grandchildren who died alone.
This is what he shared:
Tauseeq Haider also spoke about being single. He revealed that he once found someone special when he was younger but things did not work out. By his mid 30s, he felt that he does not need anyone in his life just to fulfil an obligation. He feels someone should get married if they really find their other half. He now enjoys his bachelorhood. The actor also revealed that he gets so many proposals still and he never shuts doors on any possibility in the future.
Tauseeq Haider is a very famous host of Pakistan. He has worked on radio and television for around four decades now. He is a well-known face of PTV and he has recently stepped into acting.
Tauseeq Haider played Sharjeena’s father in Kabhi Main Kabhi Tum and he became the talk of the town. Everyone had something to say about Mustafa’s father-in-law when the drama was on-air. He was a guest on Gup Shab and shared his thoughts on love.
He said love only once in your lifetime is something he does not believe in. People at least fall in love twice. He added that love does not mean you have to be together forever. It is about becoming a new person after being with your loved one.
Tauseeq Haider is a very famous Pakistani host. He has been a well-known face of the country for many years.
He has been considered among one of the pioneers of morning show hosts after Mustansar Hussain Tarrar. Tauseeq Haider is doing Rising Pakistan on PTV Home the show has a massive popularity and exposure because it is aired on terrestrial channel.
He recently celebrated his birthday with his friends. Our favourite host has turned 51 and he’s celebrating his birthday with friends. Nadia Khan also celebrated Tauseeq’s birthday in her show.
Here are the pictures of tauseeq haider from his birthday celebrations that happened in different times.
Aap Ki Izzat is a new hit Pakistani drama that is gaining widespread critical and public acclaim because of its relatable storyline and top-notch performances. So far, HUM TV has aired six episodes, which have collectively amassed around 20 million views. The drama has also received remarkable TRP ratings. The story is written by acclaimed Pakistani writer Umera Ahmed, produced by Nina Kashif and Momina Duraid, and directed by Saifee Hassan. The drama features Ahsan Khan, Saif Ali Khan, Urwa Hocane, Sania Saeed, and Nauman Masood in key roles.
Multiple Pakistani actors are applauding Ahsan Khan and Sania Saeed for their brilliant acting and impressive portrayal of Tabish and Maa Ji in Aap Ki Izzat.
Recently, Tauseeq Haider, who is an excellent host and actor, also praised Ahsan Khan and Sania Saeed.
In his video, Tauseeq Haider said, “We have an actor in Pakistan who has never allowed his good looks to become his handicap. When I say this, I mean he has never relied solely on his good looks or taken advantage of them. He didn’t only accept heroic characters; he has chosen challenging roles like Udaari and now Aap Ki Izzat. He has gone deep into his characters. This means he has never solely relied on his looks, but on his hard work. Especially the scene between Sania and Ahsan, where Tabish asks for a second marriage, was perfect. The expressions and eye contact of both actors were amazingly natural. And Sania, what can I say? Should we sympathize with you or become angry with you? Such a fine performance! You justify your character so well. How can you not praise Saifee Hassan for delivering such amazing performances? A director can’t get good work from his actors if he doesn’t give them the space to play their characters. The story is amazing as well. Urwa, you extracted 70 percent of the performance through your eyes. Nauman, you were excellent with your laughter. You guys are amazing. It’s after a long time that I have loved a Pakistani drama this much. I have been waiting desperately for every episode.” Watch here:
The cast of Aap Ki Izzat is so overwhelmed by Tauseeq Haider’s deep analysis of the characters, story and direction. Read the comments of actors & drama makers here:
Tauseeq Haider and Farah Sadia are two popular Pakistani celebrities who have been working for Pakistan Television for many years. Both of them have mostly served at PTV Islamabad Centre and are among the most admired morning show hosts, celebrated for their knowledgeable discussions on television. Both have also worked in dramas whenever they were offered good opportunities by producers. Nowadays, they are appearing in numerous hit television serials one after another.
Recently, Farah Sadia and Tauseeq Haider made a video in which they addressed the news about their alleged wedding, which is being shared by YouTubers for views and sensationalism.
Talking about it, Tauseeq Haider and Farah said, “So, we are happily married. We wanted to break this news to you ourselves, but unfortunately, it was first broken by our so-called professional and dedicated YouTubers.
Tauseeq Haider added, “When I woke up, I got to know that I was married to Farah. It was an awesome wedding image; I was looking like a stunning dulha. They made us beautiful dulha and dulhan. If you have earned Rs. 200,000, then please send us Rs. 50,000 as salami; it could be a great business deal becomes you are earning so much through us, why not to make it a deal. Also, we are happy being single. I learnt from being single that we should not marry, and she learnt after getting married that it’s not our cup of tea.”
Farah Sadia also added, “I’m shocked; I couldn’t believe it. They should give us salami as well because they are running their channels through our fake news. Also, it’s not appropriate. We have families, kids, and parents, and people ask us questions. Have some shame and try to focus on your own personal lives more than others. We are friends, and we will remain friends.” Watch the video here:
Tauqeer Nasir is a veteran actor of Pakistan. He started his career on PTV and he has been a part of some of the biggest classics that Pakistan has ever produced. He was a guest on Hina Niazi’s show and spoke about his career, experiences and what has changed in showbiz over the years.
Tauqeer Nasir shared that he thinks old stars and actors were better because they cared more about their work. It was not just about vanity. There used to be proper characterization. You could tell a character’s story and arc from the look they put on. Nowadays everyone is worried about looking pretty. A woman who is shown working in her kitchen will be seen in full makeup.
This is what he said:
Tauqeer Nasir also agreed with the assessment that young actors have become disrespectful of their seniors. He revealed that back in the day they used to stand up for their seniors. There was also mutual respect among new actors and established stars. Nowadays that respect has gone missing. He shared how he used to stand up for Qavi Khan Sahab and it was just respect and not fear. That is missing now from the younger generation of actors.
Listen to what he shared:
Tauqeer Nasir also said that we still have a lot of great talent today. Sajal Aly and Hania Aamir are two very talented actresses. What they lack in their careers are good directors. Directors nowadays are more focused on the screens. They will not really groom the actor or teach them. This has affected the career graphs and filmography of such talented actresses.
Tauqeer Nasir is a veteran Pakistani television actor who has worked in numerous hit dramas. Tauqeer Nasir’s hit dramas include Yaad Piya Ki Aye, Thakan, Baal o Par, Kashkol, Sona Chandi, Landa Bazaar, Rahain, Reza Reza, Panah , Aik Haqeeqat Aik Afsansa, Samandar and Dehleez. Tauqeer Nasir was also awarded with Tamgha e Imtiaz and Sitara e Imtiaz by the government of Pakistan for his services in the field of art and culture. He also served in the government as Director General (DG) of Pakistan National Council of Arts.
Recently, he was a guest on the Dunya TV show Mazaqraat. During the show, Touqeer Nasir compared PTV’s professionalism with the unprofessional attitude of new actors.
Talking about it, he said, “I would like to give credit of old PTV dramas to those makers who are no longer with us, they were so disciplined and professional in their world. We were lucky to have worked with Ashfaq Ahmed who used to sit with us and correct us. Yawar Hayat, Muhammad Nisar Hussain, they used to monitor our rehearsals which were very strict, we weren’t even allowed to talk. Nowadays, there are no rehearsals. They are following shortcuts now. The girls today spend two hours in make-up. I often say to them, ‘Do you have this much patience to spend hours in make-up? If they prepare for the script, their work will shine. Now, the associate director gives them a page right before the shot. Also, many girls are busy calling friends and replying to them on phone like, ‘Oh, ok! I’m in between the shot and will talk to you later!’ Now, everything is taken care of on the set except the work and craft. Overall the system is corrupt now”. Here is the link to the video:
Tauqeer Nasir is a senior Pakistani television and film actor who has worked in numerous hit shows including Yaad Piya Ki Aye, Thakan, Baal o Par, Kashkol, Sona Chandi, Landa Bazaar, Rahain, Reza Reza, Panah , Aik Haqeeqat Aik Afsansa, Samandar and Dehleez. Tauqeer Nasir has been awarded with Tamgha e Imtiaz and Sitara e Imtiaz by the government of Pakistan for his services in the field of art and culture. He also served in the government as Director General (DG) of Pakistan National Council of Arts. He is currently serving in the Pakistan sensor board.
Recently, RNN news celebrated Tauqeer Nasir’s birthday at his house where Naeem Hanif conducted his long interview. In the interview, he opened up about Ajay Devgan’s acting style which is inspired by him.
Talking about it, Tauqeer Nasir said, “I don’t know why he copies me; he has been doing it for years. I haven’t contacted him, nor has he contacted me. Many people told me that he has mentioned my name in the interviews, which is true. It is a big thing, because here people rarely acknowledge their inspirations. It is his greatness that he mentioned my name. For an actor to acknowledge their inspiration is a wonderful thing. I myself was deeply inspired by Waheed Murad Sahab.”
He further added, “After people told me that his acting is inspired by me, I watched a few of his movies, including Omkara. I did notice some resemblance in his work, especially in the way he uses his eyes to express emotions, just as I do. Eyes are the strongest tool in acting, as they create a powerful impact. Acting isn’t a joke.”
Tauqeer Nasir is a well-known senior star of Pakistan. He is a big name of damas since the PTV era and he was a part of some of the biggest dramas that are considered classics today. He is nowadays involved in Censor Board duties and he is not picking up too many acting projects.
He was a guest on Gup Shab and spoke about lack of values in the youth of today. He said that we used to have a communal system and grandparents played an important role in shaping the values and morals of kids. Now, the youth are all on their phones and same is the case for the elders in the house and youth did not get the values that we used to have in older times.
This is what the star shared:
He also spoke about why he is not acting a lot these days. He said that he does not want to criticize current dramas but there is no quality. He does not want to play a father who has no role in the story and he is just there to be a side character. The passion is lost now and we do not have the kind of content that we used to have before.
Tauba is a popular Pakistani drama serial on Geo TV, airing daily at 9:00 PM. The drama is written by Hina Huma Nafees and directed by Syed Faisal Bukhari. It is produced by Asad Qureshi and Abdullah Kadwani under the banner of 7th Sky Entertainment Productions. The story of Tauba revolves around a politician and a state agent who torture innocent people for their personal gain and selfish desires. The drama has an impactful story and a brilliant ensemble cast including popular Pakistani actors.
Tauba Cast
Mikaal Zulfiqar
Momina Iqbal
Mohsin Abbas Haider
Raeed Muhammad Alam
Ellie Zaid
Kinza Malik
Shaista Jabeen
Sahrish Ahmed
Farhan Ally Agha
Memoona Qudoos
Fatima Gohar
Sheherzade Peerzada
Shazia Gohar
Kamran Jeelani
Mehboob Sultan
Mikaal Zulfiqar
Mikaal Zulfiqar is a talented, handsome and popular Pakistani television actor. He rose to fame through modelling. Mikaal Zulfiqar’s notable dramas include Diyar E Dil, Pani Jesa Pyar, Sang E Mar and, Alif Allah Aur Insan, Sangat, Fraud, Kuch Pyar Ka Pagal Pan Bhi Tha and Jaise Aap ki Marzi. Recently, fans are praising him in Dil E Nadan and Tauba.
Momina Iqbal
Momina Iqbal is an extremely gorgeous and beautiful Pakistani model and television actor. She started her showbiz career in 2018. Momina Iqbal’s popular dramas are Parlour Wali Larki, Khuda Aur Muhabbat 3, Ishq Mein Kaafir, Ajnabi Lage Zindagi, Ehd-e-Wafa, Grift, Mere Humnasheen, Samjhota, Sila E Muhabbat Ehsaan Faramosh, Ghaata and Tere Janay Kay Baad. Momina Iqbal is currently garnering praise for her innocent character in Geo TV’s Tauba. Momina Iqbal is single.
Mohsin Abbas Haider
Mohsin Abbas Haider is a famous and talented Pakistani actor, host, poet and singer. He is known for his hit serials like Meri guriya, Muqabil, Mohabbat Chor Di Maine, Lashkara, Siyani, Dil Tanha Tanha and Sirf Tum. He is currently garnering praise for his performance in Tauba for the character of an evil state agent. Mohsin is single right now, he was previously married to host Fatima Sohail and they have a son.
Raeed Muhammad Alam
Raed Muhammad is a brilliant Pakistani actor who began his acting career in 2010. Raed’s notable dramas are Jo Tu Chahay, Tum SE Kehna Tha, Dil Ruba, Fitrat, Siyani and others. Raed Alam recently got praise in Kaffara as Qasim. Fans are now like him in Tauba. Raedd is married and he is the father of an adorable son.
Ellie Zaid
Ellie Zaid is a brilliant Pakistani television actress. Her notable dramas include Dao, Mere Damad, Rang Mahal, Inteqam, Soteli Mamta and Mohabbat Daagh Ki Surat. Currently, she is garnering praise in Jaan Nisar and Tauba. Ellie Zaid is single in terms of relationship status.
Kinza Malik
Kinza Malik Awan is a talented Pakistani television actress who has been working in the drama industry for many years. She gained fame through her initial PTV plays and Pakistani films. Lashkara, Ishqiya, Khumaar and Jaan E Jahaan are her notable Pakistani dramas. She’s currently appearing in Geo TV’s drama serial Tauba.
Shaista Jabeen
Shaista Jabeen is a brilliant Pakistani television actor. She began her career from PTV. Her notable dramas are Aagosh, Meri Guriya and Besharam. Lately, she is garnering praise for her brilliant performance in Tauba. Shaista Jabeen is single; she decided not to marry because she had to financially support her siblings.
Farhan Ally Agha
Farhan Ally Agha is a famous Pakistani actor. He has been part of the media industry for around thirty years. His notable dramas include Suno Chanda, Hum Tum, Tere Bin and others. Fans are loving Farhan Ally Agha in Tauba because of his kind character. Farhan Ally Agha is happily married and has grown up children. The actor keeps his personal life private.
Memoona Qudoos
Memoona Qudoos is a famous and talented Pakistani actress. She got fame through drama serial GT Road. Her other notable dramas are Khumaar, Siyani and others. Currently, fans are praising Memoona in Tauba. According to the interview of Memoona Qudoos from Mazaaqrat, she is happily married.
Fatima Gohar
Fatima Gohar is an emerging Pakistani model and actor. She is playing the character of Samreen in Tauba who is Kamal Ahmed’s important family member.
Sheherzade Peerzada
Sheherzade Noor Peerzada is a brilliant Pakistani digital creator and a talented model and actor. She has appeared in numerous commercials and has been creating content on social media. Geo TV’s hit drama series Khumar was her claim to the fame project. Fans loved her acting as Hamna.
Shazia Gohar
Shazia Gohar is a talented Pakistani actor who has appeared in notable television dramas. Her notable dramas include Ziddi, Mera Dil Mera Dushman, Woh Pagal Si, Berung, Aitraf and Meri Hai Kia Khata. Currently, fans are praising her performance in Geo TV’s drama serial Tauba.
Kamran Jeelani
Kamran Jeelani is a brilliant Pakistani actor who has appeared in multiple hit dramas including Maryam, Roshni, Sada Sukhi Raho, Dil Ishq, Uraan, Laaj, Jhoot, Pujaran, Anabia, Dil Haari, Ghayal, Tujh pey Qurban, Daasi, Khalish and Fitoor. Kamran Jeelani is happily married and has three grown up children.
Mehboob Sultan
Mehboob Sultan is a brilliant Pakistani actor who often appears in popular dramas. He loves to portray negative characters. The actor is also known for his brilliant performances. Currently, fans are liking his acting and character in Geo TV’s Jaan Nisar and Tauba.
Schedule: Tauba is scheduled to air daily on Geo TV.
The story is moving forward at a slow pace but even then every episode has an important development to its credit and conversations which are not only well written but also translated on screen superbly. There are always some scenes in every episode of TDKKH which are somewhat tricky and had they not been directed so skillfully, they would have come across as OTT. The fact that the director Shahid Shafat has done his best to make all these scenes work shows clearly in the final product. In tonight’s episode the scene in which Maya runs after Saif while he tries to escape the situation he had put himself into, was one such scene. This scene could have been a complete failure if it wasn’t covered so quickly. MTSNH is a classic example of so many scenes gone wrong because of the way the director interpreted them.
Faris’ character is gradually turning into one of the most likeable male leads we have seen in recent dramas. The flashback scene in tonight’s episode finally revealed how Maya broke the news to Faris and showed his initial reaction. Faris’ character has grown in these past few episodes. Ever since he divorced Maya, he has not been shown thinking about her. On the contrary, Maya perhaps thinks about him more subconsciously then he does about her! Faris has obviously not moved on because you cannot move on this quickly but he is definitely trying. There was a time when Faris was focusing completely on taking revenge from Maya; he wanted to hurt her more than anything else. Right now however, he is focusing more on his own life and is not letting his feelings for Maya dictate the important decisions he makes in his life. The fact that it was Maya who was shown thinking about the time when she told Faris about her feelings and not Faris went to show that she was perhaps regretting her decision.
Zoya’s accident brought all those characters face to face who were not likely to meet at this point and I have a feeling that this accident will play a bigger role in the story. As much as I would like to connect to Maya’s mother’s reaction, I found it really hard to watch her scenes in this episode mainly due to the fact that Farah Shah went overboard with her expressions and dialogue delivery. Also, her dialogues are a little too extreme! The positive characters in this drama however are definitely the lifeline of the show. Faris, Dariya and Siraj Uncle’s scenes are always a treat to watch. Even though Maya is foolish and has been really selfish but I find it difficult to dislike her character maybe because she is already paying for what she did to Faris.
Uncle Siraj continued to persuade Faris that Dariya was the perfect soul mate for him and the viewers have seen these two getting closer with every passing episode. Faris depends on Dariya for emotional support but he thinks she deserves better, a logic which makes this entire scenario even more interesting and likeable. Sami Khan, Rehan Sheikh, Mansha Pasha and Ayeza Khan have been brilliant throughout. It is definitely good to see all these actors playing roles they are so well-suited for. The actress playing Lubna’s role also performed exceptionally well in tonight’s episode.
Overall, tonight’s episode was skillfully directed, edited really well and had some superb performances to its credit. I am looking forward to watching what turn the story takes from here, I am especially waiting to find out what Maya’s next move will be.
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Tau Dil Ka Kya Hua has some unusual and fascinating characters which keep me hooked to this show. Mansha Pasha’s performance and Dariya’s character, Faris’ character played brilliantly by Sami Khan and even Maya’s character which has gradually grown on me, are three such characters which keep me looking forward to more. I especially like the way these characters are etched-out and the manner in which they have been translated on screen. All these characters are multifaceted which is why they keep me guessing as well. The presence of internal conflict is another reason why I find these characters appealing; all of them are fighting their own wars and so far all of them are struggling! Apart from this, these characters seem like real people stuck in a really bad situation therefore it is easier connecting to them. Saif’s character could have been equally interesting if Zahid Ahmed did not go overboard. He seems to have an interesting background which is yet to be revealed. Also, the unnecessary physical contact between Maya and Saif could easily have been avoided because it does not contribute to their track in any way.
This episode focused on the two main tracks in the story. Maya is gradually realizing that Saif isn’t as trustworthy as she thought he was. Saif’s refusal to letting her stay in the house and later on his disappearance made her question his feelings for her. Also, the reality checks Baila keeps on giving her somehow have an effect on her even though she never listened to her family members when they told her those things. I am glad that Maya has not been shown as a horrible person but she appears to be more gullible than wicked. Maya’s background story revealed that Saif worked really hard to make her come back to him. Their conversation in his flat showed that Maya did love Faris but she also could not let Saif go. Saif convinced her that they were meant to be together and that’s when Maya started falling out of love with Faris. The way Maya greeted her sister and the conversation they had clearly showed that Maya missed everything about the life which she had left behind but she was not going to go back home until she got married. Maya thought that this was going to be a smooth journey therefore she was not prepared for all that is coming her way. “Mein apne yakeen ko shuk mei badalne ki koshish kr rahi hu”! was one of the most interesting dialogues in tonight’s episode.
Faris and Dariya keep you guessing about their relationship with each other but these two definitely have great on-screen chemistry which makes their scenes a treat to watch. I am looking forward to finding out what turn their track takes in the upcoming episodes. Faris does not want to get married to Dariya because he feels she deserves better, that is something he has said before too and Dariya is not the kind of girl who would go out of her way to “convince” him that he is wrong therefore I am wondering whether these two will end up together anytime soon or not! Siraj Uncle’s character is a mystery as well, I am sure he has an interesting story to tell.
So far, I am enjoying the slow pace of the drama and every episode gives me a reason to look forward to more. The preview of the next episode looked very interesting! How many women does Saif have in his life? How will he cover up for himself now? What will Maya do if she realizes she has been cheated? Waiting to find out!
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“Cheat krne wale ko kuch nahi milta aur mil bhi jaye tu izzat nahi milti!”
This episode focused on Maya and Saif; it showed how Saif had no choice but to do exactly what Muzna and her father wanted him to do and this came as a rude shock to Maya who was expecting that her divorce would be the beginning of a new life. Maya anticipated something entirely different and gradually the reality of her situation is hitting her hard. Even now she will do anything to be with Saif because she took all these crazy decisions so that she could be with him and right now she is not willing to accept all those things she has heard about Saif even though he hasn’t exactly been “welcoming”. The viewers also found out Maya and Saif’s background story. Maya did not go running back to Saif the second he apologized but he worked hard to prove his love to her. She couldn’t have imagined that he had other ulterior motives.
Maya has been extremely selfish and she doesn’t deserve better because like Siraj uncle said cheaters don’t get very far! It looked like Maya had already started questioning her actions. When she was talking to Baila about Lubna, she said that it was because of her that she ended up telling Faris about Saif. When Baila said that she should be thankful to her for that, there was an awkward silence before she replied! This showed that she wasn’t really thankful to her since she did not get what she wanted as a result of the divorce. Maya’s state of mind was translated faultlessly on screen by Ayeza Khan. The character has been etched-out brilliantly too. Even with all her weaknesses and flaws, you can’t help but understand her character.
Saif and Muzna’s scenes on the contrary were completely ruined by both the actors. I thought I would never say this about Zahid Ahmed because he always performs so well but in this particular drama his character does not only lack the charisma he promised it had but it also does not have an ounce of authenticity mainly due to the lackluster performance. The actress playing Muzna’s character is just plain wooden! She delivers her dialogues with absolutely no emotions or expressions therefore although her character could have been interesting, it is an eye-sore because of the way it has been translated on screen. Saif and Muzna’s situation is actually interesting but both the actors have failed to do justice to their respective roles.
Faris, Siraj Uncle and Dariya’s scenes on the other hand are always refreshing and impactful. Sami Khan, Rehan Sheikh and Mansha Pasha have nailed their characters. They have translated their characters in such a beautiful manner that you can’t help looking forward to their scenes. Although all these characters did not get a lot of screen time in tonight’s episode but just like every other episode, their scene was meaningful and they made their presence felt. Dariya’s character has been written brilliantly, I don’t remember the last time we saw such a character in Pakistani drama. She is not hoping that Faris might ask her to stay and she is making the most of her time while she is in the office as opposed to investing her energies into winning over Faris in some way. She is there for him like a friend even though she loves him.
The change in Maya’s mother’s attitude in this episode was also easy to connect too although Farah Shah too seems to overact at times but overall so far Zahid Ahmed and the actress playing Muzna are the weakest links in the drama. Even with its slow pace I find this drama interesting and the director deserves tons of credit for making it aesthetically pleasing. He has paid attention to minor details and has extracted some really good performances from most of the actors.
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Tonight’s episode was brilliantly executed just like all the previous episodes of Tau Dil Ka Kya Hva. This drama shows how a skillful director can make every scene work. The scene in which Faris asks Dariya to call him in that particular manner before making coffee wasn’t an easy scene to direct but it was shot so beautifully. It showed Faris’ madness and also another failed attempt by him to try and “relive” what he missed about a phase of his life which was now officially over. It also showed Dariya’s feelings for Faris; she will do anything to make him feel better even if it means going along with a request which didn’t make a lot of sense. The difference between Maya and Dariya’s personality has been made quite obvious right from the beginning therefore it was easy connecting to this entire situation; there was a good reason why Faris thought Dariya could never shout like that! Mansha Pasha has been absolutely phenomenal as Dariya; she has managed to strike the perfect balance between softness and strength. Although Dariya is a polite girl but she has inner strengths which make her character likeable. Her character is not clichéd which is another reason why she is going to be a lot more than the girl who is madly in love with a man who will probably never fall in love with her. Sami Khan and Mansha Pasha’s on-screen chemistry makes their scenes a treat to watch. No matter how unusual the situation is, these two definitely make it convincing and worthwhile.
“Bus aik chota sa gunnah kiya tum ne, mujhe mohabba sikhai, mohabbat mei jeena sikhaya aur tarbiyat khatam hote hi keh diya ke tumhei mujh se mohabbat nahi rahi.”
Just like every other episode of TDKKH this one too had some phenomenal dialogues to its credit which were delivered faultlessly by some of the actors. Sami Khan has been absolutely perfect in this drama right from the get-go. His perfect portrayal of a character which isn’t easy to translate on screen has made Faris’ character one of the major reasons why I tune into this drama every week. I also love the way this character has been written. The way Faris is constantly trying to take control of a situation which is beyond his control makes you feel for his character and you actually understand why he keeps on making these bizarre decisions. Tonight, he finally decided to divorce Maya only after saying everything which had been disturbing him for all these days. He obviously thought that saying all of this was going to give him the closure he is desperately looking for subconsciously. It is however quite obvious that it will take Faris a lot of time to move on. I am looking forward to his journey because so far everything about his character has been very interesting. I am also waiting to find out more about Siraj uncle’s character especially after what Faris said about him when he was giving Maya his “verdict”. It also looks like there is a connection between Siraj Uncle and Saif. I am pretty sure it was Siraj Uncle’s picture Saif was looking at when he said “tarpa tarpa ke maar dalu ga tumhein.”?
Maya walked out of her house certain that Saif will welcome her with open arms but even when he told her she could not stay with her, she was very understanding just like all the other times when Saif convinced her to do things his way. Saif knows how to handle Maya therefore every time he wants her to do something in a different way he assures her that he loves her therefore he wants things done differently. Saif’s real intentions were shown clearly for the first time tonight. The scene covering Maya’s argument with her mother clearly showed that Saif was lying. It also showed just how blinded Maya was at this point, she believed Saif more than her mother or anyone else. She has done the impossible for Saif which is another reason why she does not want to see that Saif might not be the person he says he is. Ayeza Khan acted superbly in tonight’s episode especially when Maya goes to Faris’ house; her expressions were right on point. Zahid Ahmed continues to give an average performance although he promised his fans that he will be playing the role “of the most charming villain” he has played so far in this play. So far Saif’s character does not even have the screen presence which this character could have had if it wasn’t translated in a different manner.
I am thoroughly enjoying watching this play, it is like reading an interesting novel, one page at a time, absorbing every little detail and looking forward to what the next page has in store!
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The pace of this drama is slow but it has my undivided attention nevertheless. The leading characters in the play and their complicated yet intriguing relationships with each other are the main reason why so far this drama continues to be unpredictable and hasn’t lost its appeal even with its slow pace. Every episode reveals something new about the characters. The story is moving forward with a flow and I can’t help but look forward to what surprises this drama might have in store for the viewers. The fact that every character’s thought process is being shown to the viewers in some way or the other as the story progresses forward also makes it easier for the viewers to connect to these characters. Every episode also has few dialogues which you can listen to and enjoy over and over again. I have always enjoyed Khalil-ur-Rehman’s unusual stories because if they are well executed they can be really powerful. I also find myself comparing this drama to Bunty I Love You over and over again, which too had an unconventional story and was very well put together.
“Koi ap ko dukh de kr khush ho jaye tu us se dukh le kr khush ho jao. Koi aap ko chor kr jane lage tu use salam kr ke khao, aap hamare nahi janab tu hum bhi aap ke nahin.”
Faris was shown struggling to end this relationship in a way that would prove to him, more than anyone else, that he was not hurting and that he was ready to start afresh. The fact however seems to be very different, he is constantly struggling to be at peace with the decision Maya took and he has to go along with because he has no choice. While Maya is more than ready to end this relationship, Faris does not want to say goodbye but he has absolutely no control over the situation. He is trying his best to take the higher road but then there are also instances when he thinks about doing something which would hurt Maya too. His proposal to Zoya was somehow something I could see coming especially because of the way Tipu reacted when Zoya was talking about Faris so fondly. Faris’ character is very interesting; a male protagonist like no other! It is good to see a male lead being the centre of attention for a change especially because Faris’ character is brilliantly etched-out and translated on screen faultlessly by Sami Khan. The body language and dialogue delivery has been perfect throughout and Sami Khan’s performance is the main reason why I am enjoying this character so much. I never thought a divorce party would make so much sense to me but the writer, director and of course the actors involved have succeeded in “selling” the idea! The reasons behind this divorce party are such that you can’t help but feel for the person throwing the party and actually look forward to the outcome!
Mansha Pasha has breathed life into Dariya’s character in such a beautiful manner. Her performance is right on point right from the first episode. Tonight, the viewers got an insight into how Maya felt about Dariya when she got married to Faris. Ayeza Khan’s acting in this flashback scene was brilliant; her expressions were superb. It is good to see Ayeza Khan performing so well in a character which is anything but typical.
Overall, I enjoyed watching this episode thanks to the perfect execution, beautiful dialogues and great performances. Some of the conversations could have been chopped down but in general all the conversations added something new to the whole scenario. I am glad Saif did not get a lot of screen time in this episode.
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“Tumhara jane ka kya hai tum tu chali jati ho lekin mei tumhei chorne ki rehearsal kr raha hu, is liye na bhi chaho tu chor ke aau ga.” Loved this episode and the credit for that goes mainly to the director for giving this drama the right kind of treatment and then to Sami Khan, who is beyond brilliant as Faris. I have said this before but I feel the need to say this after every episode of this drama; Sami Khan’s portrayal is so perfect and effortless that I find myself looking forward to his scenes. The character is well written as well but if an actor does not capture the essence of a character and fails to translate it on screen properly then no matter how good the character is on paper, it does not come alive on screen. Ayeza Khan’s performance in tonight’s episode was phenomenal too. Sami Khan and Ayeza Khan’s scene together was powerful and right on point. Mansha Pasha’s subtle portrayal of a sensible girl who is in love but isn’t desperate to win over the love of her life is flawless. The variety of characters in this drama also make it more engaging. Every character is a mystery; you don’t really know what to expect from them and how they will react to a certain situation but at the same time the characters are easy to connect to.
Tonight, when Saif told his sob story to Maya, it wasn’t easy to figure out whether he was telling the truth or making up a story because he wanted to make sure that Maya gets divorce from Faris. Zahid Ahmed’s expressions were misleading and there were times when it seemed like he wasn’t telling the truth. I have to say though that Zahid Ahmed and Ayeza Khan do not share the kind of on screen chemistry which was needed to make these scenes a complete success. Zahid Ahmed’s acting in tonight’s episode wasn’t really natural, once again it seemed like he was trying too hard.
Faris and Maya’s meeting on the other hand was an absolute treat to watch; beautiful dialogues and faultless performances! This scene between these two characters couldn’t have been directed and acted out with more precision. The scene covering Zoya and Tipu clearly suggested that Tipu was in love with Zoya and Zoya was wise beyond her years.
After watching this episode, there are tons of questions in my mind. Is Faris really going to announce his engagement with Dariya at the party? Would a girl like Dariya allow him to do that? Is Saif lying or is he really in love with Maya? I feel like he is using her. Will Maya even come to the party? Most importantly, will Maya and Faris’ marriage finally culminate in divorce? I am waiting to find out how the story progresses in the upcoming episodes.
When I started watching this drama I was not looking forward to watching another slow paced play full of philosophies but here I am enjoy this drama even more with every passing episode. The director and some of the actors definitely deserve credit for that. It is great to see Ayeza Khan finally playing a role which has tons of room for performance and is intriguing as well. It is also a pleasure watching Sami Khan excel in the role assigned to him. He has always been a powerful actor but he fits so perfectly in this particular role.
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“Bewafai ati hai tumhe, chor dene ke tareeqe nahi atay!” Loved this dialogue because it explained Faris’ state of mind so well. This man wants closure badly, he is desperate to end this relationship in a way which he thinks is “right”. This last meeting won’t heal his heart but it will perhaps give him a certain degree of control over the whole situation. Love the way Sami Khan has breathed life into this beautiful character and made it even more appealing. Sami Khan is at the top of his game in this play and he has clearly overshadowed all the other actors, at least for now. Mansha Pasha too is making her presence felt with a performance which is subtle yet effective and completely in line with the character she is playing. Imran Ashraf is another actor who is continuously seen in different characters yet he manages to nail every single one of them. Although he got little screen time in tonight’s episode too but these scenes went to show that Tipu has a bigger role to play in the story.
This was another powerful episode of Tau Dil Ka Kya Hua which was directed brilliantly. I am certain that I am not the only one who looks forward to Faris’ scenes and finds his track much more interesting than that of Saif and it is not because Faris is the good guy here but because the different shades of his personality have been penned down and translated on screen so well. You understand instantly what is going through Faris’ mind even when he appears on screen for a few seconds. Like in tonight’s episode, as he was headed towards his office, the expressions on his face clearly showed that he was trying very hard to calm the chaos in his mind while he tried to stay focused. The credit for this goes to the director as well for keeping a keen eye on minor details. The scene in which Faris ends up throwing the cake on Maya’s portrait was another skillfully directed scene, the timing of every action and dialogue was perfect, but too bad this scene had already been shown in the promos therefore his reaction didn’t have the shock value which this scene could have had. The scene from the morning which followed this depressing night was completely different and the decision by Faris to go to work and get things done showed that side of his character which make it more interesting.
The conversation between Faris and Tipu was another one which I really enjoyed watching and listening to. Faris’ phone call to Maya and the insistence that she should take her part of the share was yet another way for Faris to make himself believe that he still had control over some things. Maya does not care about the money or her position, she only wants to be with Saif. When I saw the promos, I was wondering why would a man throw a divorce party but now given Faris’ state of mind this party makes perfect sense. This would be his way of saying the final goodbye because Maya has given him no other choice.
Am I the only one who feels that there are times when Zahid Ahmed goes overboard. His acting looks a lot like acting at times and there is nothing natural about it. The only scene in tonight’s episode when his acting was right on point was the one in which Muzna’s father threatened him, otherwise I did not find his performance too impressive. The whole situation surrounding his track however is intriguing enough. I really liked the conversation Faris had with Dariya about how their uncle might pressurize them to get married once he gets divorced, I am glad this issue was addressed and it was shown that Faris can predict what will happen once his marriage comes to an end. Muzna’s track so far has to be the most unappealing one and reminds me of Jia’s track in MTSNH.
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Tonight’s episode of Tau Dil Ka Kya Hua was full of surprises and it was the kind of episode which keeps you at the edge of your seat. Like all the other dramas written by Khalil-ur-Rehman Qamar this one too is headed towards an interesting ending even though all the tracks have been so complicated throughout that a satisfying ending seemed impossible till now! Many important secrets were revealed in this episode and each one was more surprising than the other. Faris’ character has been intriguing throughout and the way Sami Khan has translated this character on screen has been absolutely phenomenal. Even though Faris’ “habit” of falling in love with every woman he spends a little time with is just plain annoying but Sami Khan’s subtle performance makes this character likeable. Also, the fact that Faris knew everything all along yet he decided to play along was a really interesting development. In every episode, one of the characters shows a different side which changes the way you look at that character to a large extent. I have to admit that for the first time tonight, I actually felt for Saif and liked him a little too only because he decided to change his mind after knowing the truth.
Like every other episode of this drama, this one too asked for your undivided attention! The details which Faris shared with Lubna about his father’s picture also raised questions about the relationship between Faris’ father and Tipu’s mother. There is a lot which the writer will reveal in the upcoming episodes therefore these last few episodes are bound to be happening! Siraj uncle’s character has always been extremely likeable and like most of the characters in this play, it has been appealing as well. Now that we know what the relationship between all these characters is the story has taken a brand new turn. Most of the conversations between Lubna and Faris tonight took place in the car and I was wondering if they would end up having an accident but thankfully these scenes did not take a clichéd turn.
I have praised the director Shahid Shafat in all my reviews and I always feel the need to appreciate his creativity and skill even more every time I watch a new episode of this drama. The overall feel of the play couldn’t have been better. Also, the person in charge of the previews deserves special acknowledgement since these previews are always misleading in an intelligent manner. The preview of this episode gave the impression that Siraj Uncle was the one who got shot but that was certainly not the case. This scene was directed faultlessly! It was the kind of scene which you see only on the big screen. Although Tau Dil Ka Kya Hua never got the attention or appreciation it deserved but I was hoping that some of the actors and the director in particular will be acknowledged by those people who shortlist names for giving away awards at the end of every year but so far that is not the case!
Overall, this episode was happening and right on point! It ended too soon and left me with a lot of questions. The preview of the next episode promised more drama! Can’t wait to find out how this drama ends.
Tonight’s episode of Tau Dil Ka Kya Hua had some really important developments to its credit. The first half of the episode focused on the relationship between Faris-Lubna and Tipu-Zoya, at this point watching Faris changing his mind yet again about who he wants to get married to is getting terribly annoying since so far he has been romantically involved in some capacity or the other with every woman he has spent some time with. Although Faris’ character didn’t have a lot going for it before too but Sami Khan’s performance made it as likeable as possible. Tonight however, Faris’ dialogue did not resonate with me at all since he isn’t the right person to lecture someone about the importance of marriage. Lubna was also introduced as a sensible woman but all of a sudden she too is making some really important decisions only because she wants Saif to suffer. Although, I am pretty sure that this marriage won’t take place but even then the fact that Faris is actually bent on going ahead with it just to prove a point is terribly off-putting. The relationships between all these characters have always been complicated but with this episode they got even more intricate than before.
Lubna and Siraj uncle’s scenes together were the most important scenes in this episode. Also, the conversation between Tipu’s father and step mother suggested that there was more to this track. This particular scene piqued my curiosity and right now Siraj uncle’s track is the reason why I will be tuning into this show next week. Even after all these weeks, the viewers know absolutely nothing about Faris’ background therefore I am also waiting to find out how are Faris and Siraj uncle related to each other. The fact that Lubna knew everything all along came as a big surprise. Her conversation with Siraj uncle revealed a great deal about Siraj uncle’s background and there were a lot of questions which were left unanswered.
Tipu and Zoya’s track has also been intriguing throughout and Imran Ashraf’s performance has always been the highlight of this drama. Noor Khan and Zahid Ahmed are the only two actors who have not been able to do justice to their characters. Zahid Ahmed’s performance is always the same no matter what role he is playing which is terribly disappointing. Noor Khan has also failed to breathe life into her character although the character itself is interesting enough. The director Shahid Shafat has also given this drama the right treatment otherwise it would have lost its charm a long time back. Even when some of the tracks disappoint you, the direction never fails to impress. Having said that, I feel that this drama should end soon since some of the characters are losing their appeal altogether with every passing week.
Overall, this wasn’t the best episode of Tau Dil Ka Kya Hua but it definitely gave me a reason to tune into this show next week since the connection to the characters and their stories is still intact. I hope that all the tracks will be wrapped up nicely without stretching the story.
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I have said this many times before but I feel the need to say this again every time I watch an episode of this drama which is extremely complicated yet the director Shahid Shafat makes it a visual treat in an artistic manner. There are many dramas in which the director’s idea of a visually pleasing drama is perfect decor, actors who have the perfect looks and the perfect lighting, Shahid Shafat however clearly has a very different concept of making a drama visually pleasing. He has managed to do so by giving the right treatment to this play which is a major reason why this drama is working for me even now when it has crossed the 20th episode mark. The background score, the subtle yet impactful performances and scenes which are always to the point, make this drama more enjoyable.
Sami Khan’s performance in Tau Dil Ka Kya Hua has been outstanding throughout but tonight’s episode belonged to Imran Ashraf who completely stole the show yet again by breathing life into a really difficult character. Tipu finally let Maya go not because he was scared that she will drag him in court but because that is what Zoya wanted him to do. Even though Zoya did not like it when Maya asked her for this favor but she was more than willing to help Maya, something which was completely in line with her character. When Maya was in that car and by the time she reached Baila’s house, it seemed like for the first time she wasn’t trying to prove something. I am waiting to see a change in Maya’s character since it is long overdue.
Zoya and Tipu’s track took an unpredictable turn since it looked like Zoya wasn’t just feeling sorry for Tipu but she genuinely liked him. Tipu’s reaction and the preview of the next episode however suggested that Tipu is convinced that Zoya and Faris are meant to be together therefore he will continue doing whatever it takes to make sure they end up together. Lubna’s proposal to Faris was yet another surprise! Was she doing this to punish Saif or she really felt that Faris was the right man for her? Right now it seems like both of them are willing to go ahead with this idea because they want to punish Saif. Ayeza Khan performed brilliantly as usual but the whole situation would have been far more convincing if Maya’s parents got a little more screen time in every episode.
The drama is probably going to end soon yet Saif has not done anything tangible to take over Faris and Siraj. Saif has invested more time and energy intervening in Faris’ love life than his business. I wonder if the writer has an unexpected twist in store for the viewers in the upcoming episodes. Zahid Ahmed’s role in this drama doesn’t have a lot to offer and his acting leaves a lot to be desired too. Even at this point, it is impossible to predict what turn the story will take from here on. Right now, I am more interested in what Maya has in store for the viewers than anything else since her reaction to what Tipu did tonight was quite interesting as well as intriguing.
This episode belonged to the director Shahid Shafat and Imran Ashraf in particular. The overall treatment given to this play has been quite impressive throughout. However, it is time to wrap things up and I am looking forward to an interesting ending hopefully sometime soon.
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This is one of those dramas which I look forward to watching every week but lately the long gaps with which a new episode is being aired by HUM has definitely killed the fun of watching this play and also the anticipation!! By the time a new episode airs, you have completely forgotten how the previous episode made you feel and why exactly were you looking forward to the next one especially because Tau Dil Ka Kya Hua has a complicated storyline and obviously the flow is totally disrupted when a new episode does not air every week. There are many dramas which are stretched because they are getting the ratings which a certain channel wants, this drama however is going to go down in history as one of those dramas which is being stretched for no reason at all and that too not by the producers but by the channel!!
Every episode of this drama focuses on a certain aspect of love and the way it govern relationships and people’s lives. This episode too focused on just that and this time around most of the characters talked about how you can end up hating someone you once loved. Khalil-ur-Rehman Qamar’s philosophy regarding love is always really interesting and it has so many different angles. I loved all those conversations tonight which were not only meaningful but also kept you guessing. Even at this point, it is impossible to predict the behavior of these characters. Zoya’s refusal and the reason she gave for not going ahead with her marriage with Faris was the highlight of this episode. Even though Zoya does not shower her sister with love any more but she does not want to get married to her ex-husband because she feels she would be betraying her sister if she did that.
Siraj Uncle’s conversation with Dariya gave hope that she might come back. I would still love to see Faris and Dariya ending up with each other. Even though Siraj Uncle told Dariya that she should come back only after Faris gets married but this could be his way of telling her that she still had a chance. Even now, I miss Dariya’s character and Mansha Pasha’s performance a lot. Saif’s scene was short and extremely confusing, at this point he should be getting more screen time since the drama should wrap up now especially because it has been dragged a great deal by the channel.
Like every other episode of this play, this one too had some brilliant performances to its credit. Sami Khan, Ayeza Khan and Imran Ashraf in particular have been absolutely faultless throughout. The characters they are playing are anything but run of the mill yet they manage to bring out the best in them every single time. Sami Khan has made a not-so-likeable character not just likeable but also charming. Imran Ashraf has portrayed different shades of Tipu’s personality beautifully on screen and Ayeza Khan outshines in a different role. This play has been directed exceptionally well too, the director and the actors deserve all the appreciation for a job well done.
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