Faysal Quraishi is one of the best actors from Pakistan. His versatility and style is admired by many. Despite being in the industry for many years, the actor has maintained his zeal and enthusiasm for his work. He was a guest on FHM podcast and spoke about the much debated topic of four marriages.
Recently Danish Taimoor came under fire for supporting polygamy and many other artists have chimed in with their takes. Faysal Quraishi has the finest take on polygamy.
Faysal Quraishi said that Islam does not allow four marriages, it limits men to not marry more. Polygamy was allowed after the war of Uhud. There were widows and orphans who needed support and thus polygamy was encouraged at that time. He added that a scholar can answer this better but according to him, justice between wives is not possible in normal circumstances. Thus marry once and be happy. He added that people are not even able to do justice between their children who are their own then justice between wives is a difficult task. Thus Islam limited men to not take more than four wives.
Here is what the star had to say about this whole debate:
Bushra Ansari is a seasoned senior Pakistani television and film artist, writer, singer and social worker. She is known for her exceptional acting performances in hit dramas including Barat Series, Tere Bin, Kabhi Main Kabhi Tum, Pardes, Seeta Baagri, Zebaish, Deewar e Shab and others. Currently, Bushra Ansari is on a visit to Germany, Switzerland and other countries for fund raiser events.
Today, the actress has given a befitting reply to Indian writer Javed Akhtar who has been unnecessarily talking about Pakistan after India’s false flag operation in Indian occupied Kashmir’s district Pahalgam.
Talking about it, she said, “What drama are you playing, India? Have a look at your bad policies first —you are throwing out women back in Pakistan, those married to Indians and have been part of India for 40 years. Why did you give them visas in the first place? And What to say about your so-called writers? Actually, yes, it was difficult for them to even survive in India; they weren’t even given rental properties there. I don’t know what kind of a person is he ( said while refering to Javed Akhtar). You don’t even believe in Allah, and you’re talking badly about Pakistan. Look at you—you’re about to die. At least behave like Naseeruddin Shah; at least he’s quiet. And Arnab Goswami—he doesn’t speak, he shouts and fights, such a psycho case. And that retired major who always speaks venom against Pakistan—that useless man.”
She further added, “People aren’t like that. I met an Indian girl here—she was so loving and sweet towards me. It’s the government and such people who have poisoned the minds of many. Otherwise, people want to express love for India and Pakistan. Here is the link to the video:
Fans are praising Bushra Ansari’s courageous move and her patriotism. Many loved her style of talking and they are appreciating her for giving reality checks to people like Javed Akhtar who has no respect of religion. Read the comments here:
Rajab Butt is a renowned Pakistani digital creator with a substantial YouTube subscription and fan following. The YouTuber recently made headlines due to his controversial statements and acts. He had to leave Pakistan due to severe public backlash after indulging into a controversy related to religion. During his stay in Dubai, he fought his case in Pakistan and also apologized for hurting the sentiments of his fans.
Yesterday, the vlogger Rajab Butt finally returned to Pakistan after one and a half months and surprised his family, including his father, mother, and wife. When he entered his house, his father was watching TV and shouted with joy after hugging him. However, Rajab didn’t let him fully express his emotions because he wanted to surprise his mother and wife first. His mother was in the kitchen when he hugged her, and she became emotional upon seeing her son after nearly one and a half months. Rajab’s wife, Emaan, also became emotional and excited to see her husband. All his close friends were with him during his surprise visit to home. Here are the touching moments of Rajab Butt reuniting with his family after a 45-day gap:
Rajab Butt’s fans are quite happy to see his emotional reunion with his parents and wife. One fan wrote, ‘May Allah bless him with prosperity and keep him safe for his parents and family.’ Another said, ‘A son like him is what we all need.’ A third commented, .’I got teary-eyed while watching your emotional family moments.’ Another wrote, ‘Anything for parents’ One fan said, ‘Welcome back, bro, stay blessed.’ Read the comments here:
Falak Shabir is a famous Pakistani Pop singer who rose to fame through his viral and popular song Roag. He has also sung multiple other hit numbers including Ijazat, Tu Mera Dil, Kamli, Me aur Mein, Soniye and others. All his songs have gathered views in millions on YouTube. The singer is also known for performing at local and international concerts. Falak Shabir is a dedicated singer who believes in producing new work. He has recently sung a song for ARY Digital’s upcoming drama serial Sher.
Falak Shabir has recently thrown shade at Atif Aslam and multiple other singers who are not producing original music but are relying on Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan’s famous Qawalis.
Taking it to his Instagram, Falak Shabir wrote, “Khan Shahab ko unki akhri aram gah main tu aram karnay dein please. And work on some originals – I Think we should let Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan’s soul in peace at his eternal resting place and should produce something new and original”. Here is the story he shared:
Fans are sharing mixed opinions. Almost everyone guessed that he was referring to Atif Aslam, who recently covered the famous qawwali by Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan. Many are supporting Atif Aslam and saying that Falak Shabir is jealous of him; however, some believe that Atif Aslam has ruined Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan’s masterpiece and that he now needs to produce original music. Read the comments here:
Here is Sanu Ik Pal Chain Na Away, sung by Atif Aslam sang for Velo Sound Station:
Mann Mast Malang is a blockbuster Geo TV drama serial that has so far garnered 500 million views. The drama is being watched in Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, India and other parts of world. Mann Mast Malang is written by Tere Bin fame writer Nooran Makhdoom and it has been directed by Ali Faizan. The story revolves around two families who become enemies after Kabir Khan, played by Danish Taimoor, accidentally kills the mother of Riya Asghar Ali, a character portrayed by Sahar Hashmi.
Geo Entertainment recently aired episode 31 which showed a bold love confession between Kabir and Riya. In the scene, Riya hugs Kabir in front of her siblings and accepts his proposal. Here is the link to the video shared by Geo TV official Instagram account:
Many drama viewers are expressing their frustration over the increasing openness and boldness of drama makers, who are normalizing bold scenes in family dramas. One fan wrote, “I feel sad for Sikandar—the way Riya hugged Kabir and raised her voice in front of Sikandar; he doesn’t deserve it.” Another said, “Sisters sacrifice their lives for their brothers, and here Riya is disrespecting her brother for her lover, Kabir.” A viewer added, “One should not love the murderer of her father or mother.” Someone else commented, “Sikandar is suffering a lot because of his sisters.” Another fan stated, “What message are the makers trying to give by showing a hug scene, that too in front of brothers and parents? Nothing like this happens in real life.” Read the comments here:
Farah Iqrar is a famous Pakistani television and news anchor, journalist, and digital creator. She has worked with top Pakistani news channels including ARY News, Samaa, Bol TV, PTV, and others. Farah gained popularity after marrying journalist Iqrar Ul Hassan, who was already married to the well-known news anchor Qurat ul Ain Iqrar. Farah Iqrar is quite happy with her husband, and she often praises Iqrar’s conduct with her, his other wives, and friends.
Farah Iqrar and Iqrar Ul Hassan recently took a trip to Greece, where they spent time on Santorini Island, a renowned tourist destination. It is a stunning Greek island known for its white-washed buildings, blue-domed churches, and breathtaking sunsets. Farah has posted multiple pictures and Instagram reels from the magical Santorini Island. She wore beautiful casual beach outfits paired with a dupatta on head. She also shared views of Santorini’s beautiful cloudy weather. Farah Iqrar’s pictures with her husband captions, “The magical island of Santorini and Us.” Here are the pictures:
Also watch the beautiful reel shared by Farah Iqrar:
Zhalay Sarhadi is an actress and model who has been a part of many good projects. She is a confident woman and always speaks out what is on her mind. She has worked with many stars of the industry and Urwa Hocane is one of them. Zhalay Sarhadi was a guest on Samaa News when she shared a beautiful memory she has of Urwa’s support for her.
Zhalay Sarhadi and Urwa Hocane worked together in Madiha Maliha in the very start of Urwa Hocane’s career. Zhalay revealed that at that time Urwa used to live in a rented place and she had a rented car to get around the city. She was living in Karachi for her work. At that time, Zhalay lost her father and Urwa’s support is something that she will never forget.
Urwa Hocane came to support Zhalay Sarhadi and she was there for her for two straight days. It was later on that Zhalay found out that Urwa had brought a car that she was renting and stayed there just to support Zhalay through the loss of her father. Zhalay said that this is something that she will always remember and someone’s good deeds like this stay with you for a long time. She added that at the time Urwa was just a colleague and she still showed this grace without any strings attached.
Sania Saeed is one of the most versatile actresses of Pakistan. She has worked in dramas which left a mark on people. The starlet has been ruling since her debut in the 90s and she is also very vocal about social and political causes. Her activism lends her credibility which even many superstars lack.
The actress likes to keep her personal life private. She has never spoken about her love life or marriage. Sania Saeed was a guest on FWhy podcast and shared about her personal life for the first time. The actress shared that she is separated from her husband. The ex-couple knew each other since childhood due to theatre background.
Sania Saeed was married to Duniyapur director Shahid Shafaat. He is also a big name in the industry but they always kept their relationship low key. She revealed that they parted ways amicably and in a peaceful way. She does not have any children from her marriage. Sania Saeed added that she feels she is a very lucky person as she did not have to make many compromises in her life which other women have to and even the separation came about amicably.
Gohar Rasheed and Kubra Khan is a beautiful showbiz couple. They just got married in Makkah Mukarramah and then had their events in Karachi. Their friends are loving the couple’s togetherness and they were there to celebrate the whole wedding and now their new happiness. It was Gohar Rasheed’s birthday and his beautiful wife Kubra Khan and his friends gave him a surprise.
Gohar Rasheed was super happy as he celebrated his birthday with his loved ones. Wajahat Rauf clan, Shahzad Sheikh and wife Hina Mir, Zarrar Khan, Khaqan Shahnawaz and many other stars were seen celebrating the hatch day of star Gohar. Here are some beautiful pictures from Gohar Rasheed’s fun birthday surprise:
Alizeh Shah is an actress and model who started her career at a very young age. She became a household name with Ehd e Wafa and later on did many big dramas. She has been in a lot of controversies lately regarding her dressing and her statements. She revealed she is leaving Instagram and deleted all her posts.
Alizeh Shah has now made another statement on her Instagram. The actress took to Instagram and called out other celebrities who use favours and parchi to get work. She previously said that she never used any wrong means to get work. She did not sleep with anyone or ask for favours. She is just living her own life.
She sarcastically said that many people can only get work through parchi but parchi only works in Pakistan. She is proud that she never sold her self-respect or did any closed doors rituals to get projects. She called out “professionalism” of others who used tactics to be relevant and have work. The actress said that once you say no these ugly tactics, you are termed badtameez. This is what she said:
Muneeb Butt and Aiman Khan just attended Aiman’s brother Maaz Khan’s wedding. The events were full of colour and love and Muneeb was seen performing all the big brother-in-law duties. He is also a person who keeps his fans in mind and he just shared some behind the scene moments from the wedding with his fans through a Vlog.
Muneeb Butt shared the reality of many Pakistani weddings and something that happened at the Maaz Khan wedding as well. Muneeb was taking care of the food department at the wedding and revealed how food is wasted by the guests at Pakistani weddings and people are never careful about it.
The actor said that food is always available for everyone at the wedding. Problems with food quantity arise when people start wasting it. He also showed how people have wasted so much food at Maaz Khan’s wedding. He said if you are a wedding guest that does not mean that you waste half the food on your plate. Here is what he had to say:
The internet is applauding Muneeb Butt for pointing this out. One netizen said, “I have seen the same thing happening in my family. Thanks for saying it out loud.” Another said, “You should take the amount of food that you can eat.” One shared, “There is a lot of greed in our people.” Here is how people reacted:
Mahira Khan and Humayun Saeed are back on the big screen with another banger, Love Guru, which is set to be released on Eid ul Azha. The movie has been produced by Humayun Saeed, Shahzad Naseeb, and Jerjees Seja, with Salman Iqbal serving as the executive producer. The film is written by rom-com maestro Vasay Chaudhary, who previously penned Jawani Phir Nahi Aani 1 and 2. The ensemble cast of Love Guru also features Momina Iqbal, Mira Sethi, Sohai Ali Abro, Ammara Malik, Adnan Shah Tipu, Marina Khan, Annie Zaidi, Usman Peerzada, and Javed Sheikh.
Today, the much-awaited teaser of the film was released by ARY Digital. The picturization and performances are top-notch. The film has been shot in the beautiful locations of the UK and Pakistan. Watch the teaser now:
Fans are praising the teaser and are eagerly looking forward to its release on Eid ul Azha. One fan wrote, “We should support our industry. Thank God we have stars like Mahira Khan and Humayun Saeed.” Another said, “It looks perfect, and I can’t stop watching the teaser.” A third commented, “One of the best trailers I have ever watched.” Another fan wrote, “Vasay, as a writer, always brings out fun, chaos, and lots of laughter. Excited for this one!” Fans also praised Mahira Khan’s stunning looks and the presence of other beautiful Pakistani actresses in the movie. Read the comments:
Faraar is a popular Green Entertainment prime time drama serial which is produced by Next Level Entertainment in association with Green Entertainment. It is directed by Syed Wajahat Hussain and Musadik Malik and written by Mustafa Afridi. The story of the drama Faraar revolves around street crimes. Hamza Ali Abbasi, Ahmed Ali Akbar, Sami Khan, Merub Ali and Danyal Zafar played important characters in the drama.
Today, the much anticipated last episode of the drama serial Faraar aired on Green Entertainment. Fans praised the show especially the last episode, however, a few fans demanded another season for Faraar due to an incomplete conclusion.
Fans loved Faraar and are of the view that it was a well-written and well-executed drama serial with convincing performances and a good budget. Fans expressed disappointment over its untimely wrap-up. Many believed that there could have been more episodes of Faraar. One fan wrote, “They should have shown a two hour long final episode and should not have cut Sami Khan’s part.” Another commented, “Thanks for uploading. I watched this drama because of Haroon Shahid, Ahmad Ali Akbar, Hamza Ali Abbasi, and Sohai Ali Abro.” A fan shared, “I used to wait for the scenes set in the northern areas and loved Zhalay and Babrik’s part in the show.” Another viewer remarked, “It’s an incomplete ending, and that’s why Season 2 is needed now.” A fan wrote, “Sami Khan was wasted in this show, he should have gotten more screen time” Fans also said that the makers are capable of creating another season of Faraar. Many called it a masterpiece. Read the comments here:
Sher is an upcoming drama on ARY Digital. It is a highly anticipated project with Danish Taimoor and Sarah Khan in the lead roles. The teasers have dropped and this will be an intense ride for the viewers. Sher is written by Zanjabeel Asim Shah and directed by Aehsun Talish. Danish Taimoor is playing Sher Zaman while Sarah is playing Dr Fajar.
Sher – Cast
Danish Taimoor
Sarah Khan
Arjumand Rahim
Sunita Marshall
Nadia Afgan
Munazzah Arif
Salman Shahid
Yousuf Bashir Qureshi
Faizan Sheikh
Nabeel Zafar
Taqi Ahmed
Atiqa Odho
Ravisha Khan
Amna Malik
Hassan Niazi
Danish Taimoor
Danish Taimoor is one of the biggest stars of our drama industry. He is married to another superstar Ayeza Khan and the couple shares two beautiful children. Danish has established himself as the angry young man of the drama industry. He has given several blockbuster hits like Deewangi, Kaisi Teri Khudgarzi, Mann Mast Malang and now he will be featuring in Sher. Let’s see how his pairing with Sarah Khan will work on screens.
Sarah Khan
Sarah Khan is among the A-list starlets of the Pakistani drama industry. Her unparalleled beauty and her beautiful relationship with singer husband Falak Shabir are admired by her fans. She has been missing from the screens since Namak Haram and now she will be making a comeback with Sher.
Arjumand Rahim
Arjumand Rahim is a very versatile actress of the Pakistani drama industry. She has worked in diverse roles and she has previously been a part of Hum Tum alongside Sarah Khan. The actress will now feature in Sher. She was recently seen in ARY Digital’s Bharam.
Sunita Marshall
Sunita Marshall is a super model turned superstar. The actress has been a part of big dramas like Mera Saayein, Khuda Aur Mohabbat 3 and Baby Baji. Her beauty and grace defines her place in the industry. She is married to actor Hassan Ahmed and the couple shares two children. She will be a part of Sher now.
Nadia Afgan
Nadia Afgan is one of the top performers of Pakistan. Be it a Shashlik or a Suno Chanda or be it a Tan Man Neelo Neel and Kabli Pulao, her range is phenomenal. She captures the audience with her aura and she is a force to be reckoned with in every project that she picks up. She is also going to appear in Sher.
Munazzah Arif
Munazzah Arif is also television’s beloved mother. She is capable of working with both rural and urban characters. The actress is family-oriented and she has been in shows like Ranjha Ranjha Kardi and Dil Wali Gali Mein. Let’s see how she will be coming up in Sher.
Salman Shahid
Salman Shahid is a veteran superstar of Pakistan. He has been a big name in theatre, film and television. In a career spanning over 4 decades, he has worked both nationally and internationally. The actor is also joining Danish Taimoor in Sher and let’s see how it goes this time with his powerful presence.
Yousuf Bashir Qureshi
Yousuf Bashir Qureshi is a farmer, designer and actor. He has recently started acting and he is winning hearts with shows like Noor Jahan, Kabhi Main Kabhi Tum and Duniyapur. He will be seen in a powerful role in the upcoming drama Sher and he will be adding further star power to the show.
Faizan Sheikh
Faizan Sheikh is an actor and son of legendary Parveen Akbar. His wife Maham Aamir and sister Rabiya Kulsoom are also big names in the drama industry. He has worked as both an actor and host and he is all set to appear in Sher.
Nabeel Zafar
Nabeel Zafar started his career with a drama like Dhuwan but over the years he is known for his comic character Nabeel in Bulbulay. He impressed us with his strong portrayal in Sar e Rah and now he will be a part of Sher.
Taqi Ahmed
Taqi Ahmed is an actor and model who will be a part of Sher.
Atiqa Odho
Atiqa Odho is the queen of strong characters. She is also a part of dramas like Humsafar and Pyar Ke Sadqay. She was last seen with Danish Taimoor in Kaisi Teri Khudgarzi and now she will be a part of Sher.
Amna Malik
Amna Malik is also an actress and host. She is a pretty outspoken actress and signs dramas not as often as her fans want to see her. She will be appearing in Sher soon.
Hassan Niazi
The very talented Hassan Niazi who last impressed everyone in Duniyapur will be a part of the upcoming Sher.
Ravisha Khan
Actress and model Ravisha Khan is all set to feature in Sher.
Sarah Khan is a stylish Pakistani model and television actor known for her versatility and excellent acting performances. Sarah Khan is one of the most followed Pakistani actors with 12.4 Million Instagram followers. The actress gained fame through her hit dramas like Sabaat, Raqs e Bismil, Mumkin, Hum Tum, Lapata, Deewar E Shab, Namak Haram and others. The pretty actor is all set to appear in ARY Digital’s drama serial Sher alongside Danish Taimoor.
Recently, Sarah Khan gave an exclusive interview to the digital portal Something Haute. In the exclusive interview, Sarah Khan addressed the allegations regarding Sher’s Inspiration.
Talking about it, she said, “If you watch the teaser carefully you will come to know about the whole story. The story of Sher isn’t inspired by Raam Leela. Yes, you can say that the teaser is inspired by Raam Leela. As I already said, the teaser will give you an insight into the story about the main leads and their family backgrounds”. Here is the link to the video:
Here is the teaser of Sher:
Also watch the part of Raam Leela, from where Sher team took the inspiration for the teaser:
Hamza Ali Abbasi is an actor and film star who is known for his great pick in projects and his opinions about religion. Hamza embarked on his own journey of studying Islam and he has since been sharing his thoughts on what he has learnt from his own studies and lectures. The actor spoke to Ahmad Fozan and he had to share his opinion on why he decided to officiate his friend’s Nikkah and why he speaks about religion when he is an actor.
Hamza Ali Abbasi recently officiated a Nikkah and the video went viral on social media.
Here is the video of Hamza Ali Abbasi solemnising a Nikkah:
The actor said that officiating a Nikkah or reciting a janaza is something very basic and all Muslims can do it. He revealed that he had a religious scholar there who was keeping an eye on him so that he did it in the right manner. And we should all learn how to do it.
The actor also spoke about the criticism he gets on speaking about religion when he is just an actor. Hamza Ali Abbasi is often criticized for sharing religious knowledge when he is in the field of acting. Hamza Ali Abbasi said that he follows Ghamdi school of thought and he feels that he is not doing anything wrong with acting either. He works inside moral bounaries. He did something which was not very moral before his Islamic journey began but now he works well and does not repeat any of his mistakes after 2017. He further added that he speaks what he has learnt from scholars. He is not quoting any of his own knowledge. If he did that, it would be wrong. As a Muslim, he is sharing what he has learnt after studying Quran and taking lectures from scholars. And no one can stop a Muslim from speaking about his religion.
Dananeer Mobeen is a Pakistani actor and a popular digital creator & influencer who got recognition through her viral video Pawri Ho Ri Hay. Dananeer Mobeen has so far appeared in around four popular TV dramas including Sinf e Aahan, Mohabbat Gumshuda Meri, Very Filmy and Meem Se Muhabbat. Meem Se Muhabbat was a hit drama serial which garnered public acclaim. Her fans admired Dananeer’s acting skills and her adorable personality. The actor is reportedly all set to make her film debut after four successful dramas.
Dananeer Mobeen is reportedly making her big screen debut through a film titled Behnaaz. Behnaaz is a sports’ based movie. It will be directed by quite a popular Pakistani film director Abu Aleeha who has directed Kukri, Super Punjabi, Taxali Gate and others. According to the details, popular Pakistani TV and film actress Ayesha Omar is also part of the movie as a football coach.
Social media users are quite skeptical after learning about the actress’s big-screen debut. Many didn’t like the idea of casting the same TV faces in films repeatedly. Fans also raised their concerns on Abu Aleeha’s back to back film announcements. Read the comments here:
Romaisa Khan is a content creator and actress who has risen to fame in the last few years. She has appeared in dramas like Chand Tara and Haadsa and she also just won her first LSA for her debut film John. She was a guest on Ali Safina’s show and candidly spoke about her passion for acting, her friend circle and leanings in life.
Romaisa Khan spoke about not having any guy friends in her life. She started by sharing that she used to gel well with boys when she was younger. She was around girls who she did not match with at the time and she used to think that she can be friends with guys but things changed as she grew up.
Romaisa Khan shared that as she grew up, she found her girls and she is now best friends with girls only. There are hardly any men friends on her list now and she never hangs out with them. She knows guys and they meet socially but she does not have many “friends” who are guys. She also speaks generously to girls on Instagram and she avoids guys in DMs.
Feroze Khan is an actor who has a huge fan following. The star has worked in dramas and films and he is known for his angry young man image. He was married to Aliza Sultan and the couple had two children before they got divorced. They have been focusing on bringing up both Sultan and Fatima since their separation and kids have become top priority.
Aliza Sultan threw a birthday party for son Sultan and it had a wrestlemania theme. Sultan is focusing on wrestling now since his father Feroze Khan’s interest in the sport. Kiran Ashfaque helped Aliza in organizing the birthday party. Humaima Malick also showed up to share love for her nephew. Check out some moments below:
Irfan Ahson has covered some of the biggest celebrity weddings in Pakistan. He has covered the weddings of Atif Aslam and Junaid Safdar that went viral all over social media to name a few. He has lately been sharing some insights into the wedding business and how he gets to see the weirdest stories during events.
There has recently been a growing trend of throwing off cash at weddings. We have seen famous people as well as the public indulging in throwing money in the air over the groom and bride. It looks tacky and unnecessary in a country where people do not even get enough to eat three times. It is a way of showing off money and how rich someone is but looks like that is not always what is going on.
Irfan Ahson recently shared a story in a video. He revealed that many times this money throwing is more of an act to show your financial superiority and it is not actually given to the artists who are invited. He narrated that at an elite wedding, the qawwals were asked not to pick up floor money. They were told that the floor money will be gathered and the family will hand it to the artists in the end. Men in the family started throwing money in the air. Qawwals got excited and there were millions in floor money which the family filled in bags. In the end, the money was not given to the artist and it was only thrown to show off.
In another instance, Malkoo was given fake currency as floor money. He used it to get his cars filled with petrol and was later stopped by the police when the money turned out to be fake. Irfan Ahson and his team also shared that the dollars thrown at these weddings are always one dollar bills and never greater than that.
This is what they shared about the reality of these “elite weddings”:
Sami Khan is a versatile actor who has been a part of the industry for over two decades now. He has worked in both films and television and the actor has been really successful. He just gave back to back hits with Faraar and Duniyapur and he sat for an interview with Nukta Life. He shared his opinions on the trends in dramas, what needs to change and what keeps him going.
Recently we have seen a growing trend of glamourizing the bad boys in dramas. We saw it happening with Shuja Asad in Khaie and recently Nameer Khan in Qarz e Jaan. The public not only loved the very flawed characters played by the actors but also sympathized with them far more than the real victims in their respective dramas.
Sami Khan spoke about this trend and had a very rational take on what is going on. He gave a reference to his drama Inkaar where he said that nowadays people do not like to win love, they like to snatch it. He said that negative characters have been glamourized and we need to understand that there is not always a logic behind a bad person. A person can just be criminal by nature and we should learn from such characters that what we should not do in life.
Moomal Khalid is a former Pakistani television actress and model who began her showbiz career through modeling. She appeared in multiple mega-budget serials, including Mere Humnasheen, Khudgharz, Ishq Mein, Rukhsar, Ghari Do Ghari, Natak, Taawan, Sitam, Bechari Qudsia, and Guriya Rani. She was recently praised for her performance in Geo TV’s hit serial Mere Humnasheen, in which she played a negative character. Fans also loved her acting in Sitam.
Moomal Khalid married Usman Patel in 2017, and they are parents to two adorable children—a son and a daughter. Moomal has now left acting; Mere Humnasheen was her last drama serial before she became a practicing Muslim. She now wears the hijab. The gorgeous former actress recently celebrated her son Salah’s fifth birthday and also shared pictures with her adorable family including her cutest baby daughter. Here are the pictures:
Behkaway is a Geo TV’s popular drama series which airs daily at 9:00 PM. The story has been written by Samra Bukhari and it has been directed by Asad Jabal. The drama serial is produced by 7th Sky Entertainment. The cast features stellar actors including Yashma Gill, Hiba Ali, Yasir Nawaz, Osama Tahir, Nayyar Ejaz, Farhan Ally Agha, Ayesha Gul, Jinan Hussain, Sajida Rizvi and others. Behkaway’s story is about a stubborn middle aged man Zubair who mistreats his wife Zeenat and is known for his flirtatious nature.
Geo TV has aired 19 episodes of drama serial Behkaway. The drama is currently garnering the highest TRPs in the 9:00 PM slot. The serial portrays the second marriage of Zubair and his mistreatment with first wife, which is receiving huge backlash. Here are two links from the show:
The overdramatic situations, constant shouting, and Zeenat’s unnecessary crying are receiving strong public criticism. Fans are not sympathizing with Zeenat, saying, “What kind of woman is she? Why are they showing her as weak? She has been crying since day one over a worthless, evil man.” One fan wrote, “Another rubbish show, portraying today’s women as weak. The female lead is crying all the time over a man who isn’t even worth it.” Another commented, “I can’t even bear a single clip of this show due to shouting, how can people watch it daily?” One fan wrote, “Why can’t she take a stand? Why do they always show women as so helpless in these serials?” Someone else wrote, “Such men never live a happy life,” while another stated, “The whole household is illiterate and ignorant.” Read the comments here:
Naqaab is an ARY Digital drama serial that airs daily at 7:00 PM. It is written by Shafia Khan and directed by Syed Jari Khushnood Naqvi. The cast features Humayun Ashraf and Ali Ansari, who previously worked together in the blockbuster drama Rang Mahal. The story revolves around Taimoor, Bilal, Zara, Ahad, and Eman, whose lives take unexpected turns as big secrets begin to unravel. Other cast members include Ghana Ali, Hina Tariq, Javed Jamal, Sadaf Siddiqui, Sajjid Shah, Ammara Malik, Ahmed Rafique, Huma Tahir, Rehan Saeed, and Hurriya Mansoor.
Naqaab initially received an underwhelming response, with around two million views per episode. However, it gradually gained popularity due to its gripping storyline and powerful performances by seasoned actors like Humayun Ashraf, Ali Ansari, and Ghana Ali. Now an average episode of Naqab is garnering 4 million views. The drama’s young cast has also impressed viewers—especially Hina Tariq, Ahmed Rafique, and Ammara Malik—who are being praised for their promising acting skills. Here are a few interesting situations in Naqaab:
Fans are praising Bilal and Emaan’s chemistry. They are also enjoying Taimoor’s character and his confused behavior when it comes to Emaan. Many loved the messages given by Naqaab. One fan wrote, “This drama teaches us to quietly prepare for our success.” Another commented, “I loved the scene where Bilal revealed his rank as Deputy Commissioner.” A different fan said, “I loved Humayun Ashraf’s acting — it’s the first time I’ve liked a villain this much.” Another remarked, “This drama features impactful performances by almost all the actors, including Ali, Humayun, Hina, Ghana, Ammara, Ahmed — even those playing the parents’ roles.” One fan noted, “The writer has effectively highlighted the importance of education through powerful writing.” Overall, fans agree that Naqaab is an addictive show. Read their comments below:
Rehma Zaman is an emerging young Pakistani actress known for her excellent performances in dramas like Mannat Murad and Mehshar. She recently went viral on social media due to her admiration for actor Feroze Khan. A few days ago, Rehma Zaman appeared as a guest on The Night Show with Ayaz Samoo, which airs on ARY Zindagi.
In the “This and That” segment of the show, Rehma Zaman was asked about her favorite male actors. She chose Feroze Khan over all the top-tier Pakistani actors, including Wahaj Ali, Bilal Abbas, Ahad Raza Mir, and others. The video was later shared by Feroze Khan’s fan pages. Here is the link to the video:
Feroze Khan also saw the video and responded with a surprising reaction, saying he didn’t recognize the actress. He wrote, “I don’t know who she is and I would like to say hi to her. Whoever knows her, send blessings and appreciation. Cheers x”. His wife Zainab also posted a heart on the video link:
Rehma Zaman replied to his comment, saying, “Hi, that’s me. You are unbeatable—the only gem of our industry—so you definitely deserve all the appreciation! There’s no comparison. Thank you for giving us such great masterpieces! x”
Fiza Ali is a renowned Pakistani television host and a former actress and singer. She is currently hosting the show Morning with Fiza on 24 News HD. Her morning show is famously known for its highly controversial moments. Fiza Ali often grabs the spotlight for bold statements as well. Her Ramzan transmission also made headlines due to multiple viral moments and viewers criticized her approach to go viral.
Recently, the actress replied to haters or trolls who make content from her viral videos or troll her on social media.
Talking about it, Fiza Ali said, “This video is for all the haters who make videos against me, who have no self respect. Those who are hiding behind the keyboards, and watching me and talking bad about me. Why can’t you make your own content? Why are you earning through taking your sister’s (Fiza Ali ) name? Do you know which people earn through sisters? Those who have no respect and shame. Are you the one amongst them? You have gotten an easy way of making views through me. Instead of working hard you are making videos against me. Go make more videos on me. Make a video on this one too”. Here is the link to the video:
The caution video that Fiza made for haters backfired because netizens were not happy with her choice of words and her talking style. A fan wrote, “When people teach religion on television during the holy month of Ramadan and then roam around Europe in indecent clothing — this is the condition of my Islamic Republic of Pakistan”. Another said, “I bet, she is an addict. Someone else wrote, “Shame on you! What kind of acts do you perform to earn money?” Another user commented, “You need mental help.” One more asked, “Have you ever thought about who you really are? You are not an ideal Muslim.” Read the comments here:
Pakistani actors have gathered a huge Indian following in the past two decades. Our dramas have become hugely popular in India, and many Pakistani stars are household names among the Indian audience. Similarly, Bollywood stars have a fan following in Pakistan. However, this never took away the animosity between the two countries on the governmental level. The Indian Government, since the rise of Modi and the BJP, has become vicious, and intolerance has exponentially increased in Indian society. The latest manifestation came when the Indian Government blamed Pakistan for the Pehelgam Attacks without proper evidence. They went on a banning spree after this and banned Pakistani dramas and social media accounts of big stars in their country. As usual, there were never any serious measures towards investigation, and only petty measures were taken.
The Beginning
Pakistani actors and singers have worked in India since the very beginning. But things were different at that time. The artists liked to maintain their dignity before the work they were getting across the border. Zeba Bakhtiar is an actress who became a top star in India years ago. She was the Raj Kapoor heroine and only picked projects that did not cross her lines. The starlet shared in one of her interviews that India and Pakistan will always be at odds. Someone will make a statement, and suddenly everything will go haywire. She added that back in the day, the producers she worked with were protective, and they used to take ownership of the artist.
This is something missing nowadays, as we saw how Fawad Khan’s film was shelved within hours of the attack. Here is how Zeba Bakhtiar defined the old dynamics:
Post-2015 Disrespect
Pakistani actors started getting a huge fan following in India after Pakistani dramas started airing on Zee Zindagi. Fawad Khan, Mahira Khan, and Sanam Saeed became sensations for their projects Humsafar and Zindagi Gulzar Hai. They were offered Bollywood films, and Fawad did Khoobsurat, Kapoor & Sons, and Ae Dil Hai Mushkil, while Mahira made her debut with SRK’s Raees. The two actors were already big names in India before they made their film debut. But India, as always, treated them with disrespect.
Both artists were banned and disrespected in late 2016-2017. They were not allowed to work in Bollywood again, and fake news of them being deported was circulated by the Indian media. The artists, however, kept with the line of “Artists have no boundaries” and never openly called out this behaviour of the Indian media and government. It was once again the Pakistani fans who stood by their favourite stars and replied back to the disrespect that their favourite stars were receiving from Indians.
The Fawad Khan Case
Fawad Khan is considered one of the biggest stars in Pakistan, despite working sporadically. After making his Bollywood debut in Khoobsurat, he has primarily focused on projects in India. Following a ban, he opted not to appear on television. He was involved in two films, including The Legend of Maula Jatt, which he had already been signed for before the controversy arose. He chose to work on a series for an Indian platform. This decision has disappointed many of his Pakistani fans, who miss seeing him in mainstream projects. Recently, he addressed the criticism he faces for not taking on Pakistani projects, explaining that some people are possessive of him, while others criticize him simply for the sake of it.
Fawad Khan is a Pakistani actor who never says anything on social media because he frankly does not use it. He did not make statements in the Gaza Genocide or the Jaffar Express Attack either, but he posted for the Pehelgam Attacks. This caused a lot of uproar among Pakistani fans who thought that at this point, this is just a lack of self-respect. His film Abir Gulal is once again on hold, and his Instagram account also got banned in India.
The Mahira Khan Case
Mahira Khan is also counted among the top Pakistani actors. She also had a grand debut in Bollywood when she played the lead in SRK’s Raees but she navigated her career in a far better way than Fawad Khan and today she is a bigger star than him. She has worked consistently in Pakistan. Mahira is proud of the work she did in Bollywood and she always talks about her Indian film but she never belittles her Pakistani work. She will speak about her Shoaib Mansoor’s Bol and Sarmad Khoosat’s Humsafar with the same vigor. She has also worked on television and she will speak up on Pakistani issues as much as she speaks out on Indian attacks.
The Hania Aamir Case
Hania Aamir is a young star who just started gaining limelight in India. Her dramas Mere Humsafar and Kabhi Main Kabhi Tum made her a household name in India. She was cast in a film with Diljit Dosanjh and she was promoting many Indian designers. The actress was among the first Pakistani artists who condemned Pehelgam attacks. She has spoken about propagating peace but she was shunned, her Instagram account was banned, she was reportedly removed from the Diljit Dosanjh movie and Indians were hurling abusive and offensive statements towards her:
Does Art Have No Boudaries?
Recently, art has no boundaries was once again being propagated. This statement is a universal truth, but Radcliffe Line defies its logic. Unfortunately, India has never believed in it. As soon as they have a security breach due to their own wrong policies, they will start targeting Pakistan and Pakistani actors and singers. Their artists are also vicious and seldom can hold their own opinions. They start towing the Government’s line of hatred. They will call for bans on Pakistanis and what our stars do? Invite the same hatred-spewing Javed Akhtar to their homes and will sit at his feet. One-sided love will always bring pain and that is something our artists should have learned by now. This is what happened recently:
In Conclusion
Pakistan as a nation has seen the worst of terrorism. We are among the biggest victims of terrorist attacks, with a loss of over 80,000 lives in addition to property damage. We have fought the worst attacks and lost two generations in the American WoT. Our stars have also gone through this pain. Thus, they need to be dignified when India starts attacking us, that too without any evidence. Patriotism then needs to come before art and work opportunities. Yes, we as a nation know how painful it is to lose lives in mindless attacks, but we do not need to be apologetic for something we have not done. Pakistani actors need to grow a spine, and they should condemn violence everywhere in the world, but do not disgrace themselves or the country they represent.
Despite repeated bans and public disrespect, many Pakistani actors continue to chase Bollywood like it’s their only lifeline. Their silence on India’s political hostility isn’t diplomacy, it is desperation wrapped in fear of losing opportunities. While artists from across the border face no such pressure to please, ours remain apologetic, even when wronged. It’s not ambition anymore — it’s an obsession with approval from a door that keeps slamming shut.
Superstar Iman Aly’s mother Humaira Abid Ali is also a well-renowned actress. She started her career on PTV in the golden era and that is where she met her husband, the future star Abid Ali. They both fell in love and got married. She left work for a while and focused on raising their three daughters. Things fell apart later on as Abid Ali married Rabia Nauman. Humaira Abid Ali kept working and worked in many dramas and films.
Humaira Abid Ali just passed away. The actress had an illustrious career herself and her daughters Iman Aly and Rahma Ali also made her proud. Iman Aly is a film star and supermodel who is a household name while Rahma Ali is a singer and sung songs like the Ranjha Ranjha Kardi OST.
Rahma Ali took to Instagram and shared the sad news of Humaira Abid Ali’s demise. She revealed that her prayer meet will be held in DHA Phase 5, Near Sui Gas Society, Lahore after Maghrib.
Inna Lillahi Wa Inna Illaihi Rajioon. May the departed soul rest in peace!
Shahood Alvi is a versatile actor and a girl dad who has never shied away from sharing his affection for his daughters. He has been a self-made man and worked from the ground up to reach where he is today. He has always shared how much he loves his family. He has fought societal norms and his daughters are educated and independent. His elder daughter Areeba who is also an actress got married not too long ago and now his second daughter has tied the knot.
Shahood Alvi shared how beautiful his daughter Areeja looked in her barat event. She wore a beautiful red gharara set and she was a happy bride. Here are moments from her barat day:
Shahood Alvi’s daughter Areeja looked like Elsa in her ice blue Walima outfit and her dad shared pictures from the events with his fans:
Behroopia is a new drama starring Faysal Quraishi and Madiha Imam. The show deals with the topic of multiple personality disorder and Faysal Quraishi will be portraying 9 personalities in one show. The drama is gaining a lot of attention due to its unique topic and characters that are not like typical Pakistani drama characters. Among all the charcaters, Zara’s phupho Sitara is also getting attention.
Behroopia aka Mikael aka Faysal Quraishi wants to marry Zara played by Madiha Imam. Her phupho Sitara is now a character whose mannerisms are getting attention. Her wig as well as the grating sound she is making in acting is getting comments from viewers. People are not too big of a fan of the OTT portrayal and have a lot to say.
This is how phupho behaves:
Behroopia fans are no big fans of Sitara phupho. One netizen said,”She does not look like someone who can afford a bracelet worth 3 lakh.” One added,”She is so irritating and she is even toxic towards her own daughter.” Many want the director to take a second look at her acting as there is no way he is approving of her scenes. This is what the internet thinks:
Dastak is a drama starring Sohai Ali Abro and Ali Raza in lead roles. The drama is mature, interesting and it is dealing with the problems a single and divorced woman faces in our society. Kiran’s struggles are something many women in our society deal with. Sohail Ali Abro as Kiran and Ali Raza as Moiz are giving their best. Fans have been waiting for the duo to end up together and this has finally happened.
Kiran was facing harassment and Moiz reached there as her saviour. He beats up the guy and saves the mom-son duo. They are finally together as one happy unit. The way he saves Kiran in Dastak is what has caught the eye of the audience. They are loving the scene and how they both portrayed their emotions.
Check out the viral scene from Dastak:
The internet is applauding both Sohail Ali Abro and Ali Raza for their nuanced performances. They are loving how the duo has finally ended up together. One user said,”That was a bomb episode. The way he brought her dupatta to her was beautiful.”. One added, “Moiz’s rescue shows how he is a gentleman.” A viewer loved how Moiz portrayed the pain he felt for Kiran:
Atif Aslam is the legend of current generation and NFAK aka Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan is the legend of all generations. These two musicians define the excellence that Pakistan has in music. The public loves and admires them both. Since NFAK passed away in 1997, the public could never see the two come together in one track but looks like Bilal Lashari has accomplished the impossible as a producer on the new Velo Sound Station.
Atif Aslam has paid tribute to the legendary Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan with a cover of Sanu Ek Pal Chain Na Awaey. What has blown people off is how the original voice of the legendary singer has been incorporated in the song. Atif Aslam’s is beautifully hitting those notes while Bilal Lashari has brought in top-notch Vfx in the song.
The audience is going gaga over the song. Many are applauding Atif Aslam for beautifully singing the cover of the song. One netizen shared, “It was a dream to listen to NFAK live but now we are listening to two legends together.” Another applauded Bilal Lashari, “The video and Vfx is top-notch.” One said, “This is what happens when three maesteros get together.” Check out how much people are loving this collaboration:
Faysal Quraishi is a versatile actor and a star whom everyone loves. His grip on the characters that he performs and the way he presents himself in the public has always garnered him love and appreciation. The star was a guest on Rafay Mehmood podcast and spoke about his career, films and opinion on India’s negative attitude towards Pakistan.
Faysal Quraishi gave his opinion on Indian films releasing in Pakistan. He said that he is a big patriot but he feels that the release of Indian films was good for Pakistani business. There were more footfalls and the business was flourishing. He added that those films developed a habit in the public to come to cinemas. Thus he is a proponent of Indian films releasing in India.
This is his opinion on Indian films releasing in Pakistan:
Faysal Quraishi, however, pointed out the one-sided hatred that is propagated by India. He said that he has seen this trend of putting anti-Pakistan content in every project. A series was stopped before release and anti-Pakistan content was added in before it could reach masses. The actor said that what is the Indian government trying to do. Why incite hate into your people. He added that many of his Indian friends are embarrassed by the kind of content that is coming out of Indian cinema. They are distorting history of Muslim rulers and historical facts about wars and conflicts.
Mann Mast Malang is a hit Geo TV drama serial that has so far garnered millions of views. The drama is popular in both India and Pakistan, with each episode easily collecting around 12 million views. It is written by Nooran Makhdoom and directed by Ali Faizan. The story revolves around two families who become enemies after Kabir Khan, played by Danish Taimoor, accidentally kills the mother of Riya Asghar Ali, a character portrayed by Sahar Hashmi.
Today, the 30th episode aired on Geo Entertainment, and the drama has taken some interesting turns. Viewers are eagerly waiting for Riya and Kabir’s love story to unfold. Unfortunately, Indian fans are unable to watch the drama due to the ban in India. Here are some clips from the episode:
Indian viewers have been expressing their frustration over the ban and are urging Geo TV to release the drama on alternative platforms accessible in India. One fan wrote, “Please release the drama on YouTube; I can’t watch the latest episode.” Another said, “Please at least post all the videos on your Instagram for Indian fans, because we can’t see them on YouTube.” A viewer added, “Please play the episode in India. What’s our mistake in this?” Someone else commented, “It is banned in India; I can’t watch it anymore.” Another fan stated, “I’m eagerly missing this drama. Please show the episode.” One viewer even asked, “How can I watch this in India? Please suggest something.” Read the comments:
Farhan Saeed is a famous Pakistani television actor and singer who boasts a strong fan following due to his back to back hit dramas including Udaari, Suno Chanda, Prem Gali and Mere Humsafar. The actor has an impressive Instagram following of 4 million. He is currently appearing in Hum TV’s another classic drama serial Shirin Farhad. Fans are praising Farhan Saeed’s stellar performance as Farhad.
A few days ago, the actor expressed his condolences and sympathies with Indian fans over the staged Pahalgam incident. However, now Farhan Saeed has posted another statement in which he gave a message to his Indian fans on India’s childish act of banning Pakistani actors’ digital and social media channels.
Taking it to his Instagram account, Farhan Saeed wrote, “War se baat shuru hokar highschool “blocking” pe agayi hai! Your Loss – So it all started from war and now they have come to this High School Blocking act. It’s your loss. All the love to the Indian fans who are victims of this and I pray that sense prevails and you can see your favourite stars again!”.
Meanwhile, Farhan Saeed’s loyal Indian fans have been sending him screenshots of Shirin Farhad which they have been watching through VPN”. Here is the story shared by actor:
Social media users are coming up with mixed reactions. A few are loving Farhan Saeed’s message but many are saying that Pakistani actors should expose India for blaming Pakistan after their false flag operation. Read the comments here:
Shahood Alvi is a seasoned Pakistani TV actor and director who began his professional career as a boom operator at PTV and later transitioned into acting. Shahood Alvi’s notable dramas include Makan, Bol Meri Machli, Meri Adhoori Mohabbat, Mera Saaein, Dunk, Nanhi, Meri Beti, Ghisi Piti Mohabbat, and Mujhe Pyaar Hua Tha. He also directed Zard Zamano Ka Sawera. The actor is married to Saima Shahood and they have three daughters: Areeba, Sajal, and Areeja. His eldest daughter, Areeba, got married two years ago, and in February, his second daughter, Areeja Alvi, also got married.
Shahood Alvi joyously celebrated Areeja’s wedding with his friends from the entertainment fraternity. Areeja looked stunning in a deep maroon traditional bridal outfit, while her husband wore a traditional off-white sherwani. Recently, photographer Abdul Samad Zia shared an emotional rukhsati video on their official YouTube channel, in which Shahood Alvi expressed his emotions while painfully bidding farewell to his daughter. He said, “It is said that fathers of daughters are very lucky, but the pain they endure while marrying them off is unbearable.” Here, we have gathered some beautiful pictures from the event for you:
