The month of Ramazan Kareem has just started. A lot of Pakistani television channels come up with special Ramadan transmissions. This year again, almost all the channels are telecasting live Ramadan transmission hosted by popular Pakistani names. Have a look at the detailed list of Ramadan transmission hosts.
Sanam Jung for Tv One
Sanam Jung is doing Noor E Ramzan – Ishq E Ramazan transmission for TV One which will daily air live during Aftaar timings. The transmission will feature Naats, interviews and Ziker E Ilahi.
Faysal Quraishi
Faysal Quraishi will be hosting Ramadan transmission for Bol Tv live during Seher and Aftaar hours. The name of his transmission is Ramazan Main Bol. The transmission will feature religious programs and interviews of celebrities.
Reema Khan
Reema Khan will be hosting Ramadan transmission Baraan E Rehmat for AAJ Entertainment which will come live during the Aftaar timings. The transmission will feature religious programs and interviews. Reema Khan has arrived in Pakistan for the transmission.
Waseem Badami and Iqrar Ul Hassan
Waseem Badami and Iqrar Ul Hassan are doing Shaan E Ramazan like every year. They will be hosting live Seher and Aftaar transmissions during Suhoor and Aftaar hours. The show will feature religious segments and cooking shows. Besides this, they will also conduct charity segments.
Sami Khan and Juggun Kazim
Sami Khan and Juggun Kazim will be hosting the Ramzan transmission for PTV and Aan Tv. The transmission will be aired on both channels simultaneously. Both Sami Khan and Juggun Kazim will conduct live transmissions. The transmission will feature religious programs and interviews.
Farah Iqrar
Farah Iqrar is doing special Ramadan transmission for GNN News. She will be conducting live transmission during the Seher and Aftaar hours. The transmission will feature religious segments and interviews.
Ahsan Khan and Madeha Naqvi
Ahsan Khan and Madeha Naqvi are hosting Ramadan Ka Samaa on Samaa TV. The transmission will be aired lived during Seher and Aftaar hours on Samaa TV which will feature religious segments and interviews.
Rabia Anum
Rabia Anum will host Ramzan transmission for Express TV. The transmission will feature the interviews of celebrities and religious segments including Naat and Hamd.
Fahad Mustafa
Fahad Mustafa will be hosting Jeeto Pakistan like always. He will be coming up with grand Jeeto Pakistan episodes fearing ace Pakistani celebrities. The show will be aired during the prime time.
Sheheryar Munawar
Sheheryar Munawar will host the game show on the format of Jeeto Pakistan. The show will feature different Pakistani celebrities.
Danish Taimoor
Danish Taimoor is doing Game Show Aese Chale Ga Ramazan League on Bol TV this Ramadan which will air daily at 7:00 pm.
Hum TV’s drama serial”Ishq Murshid” is reaching heights of popularity because of its unique storyline and brilliant casting. Fans are loving the chemistry of Durefishan Saleem and Bilal Abbas. Reportedly, the dramas total episodes have so far garnered around 1 billion views. Fans from India admired Fazal Baksh and Shibra. A few episodes of “Ishq Murshid” also made a place in the YouTube trending. Ishq Murshid is directed by a famous director named Farooq Rind. The drama is written by Abdul Khaliq Khan and produced by Moomal Entertainment & MD Productions.
Well, recently, the writer of Ishq Murshid, Abdul Khaliq Khan made an appearance in Something Haute’s show Haute Talk, hosted by Hassan Choudhary. In the show, he disclosed the names of male leads who were being considered for Shahmeer’s character by him.
Talking about it, he said, “there were many names in my mind because we wanted to have the popular actors for 8:00 pm slot because the hit actors get the attentions of the fans. We considered Ahad Raza Mir, Hamza Ali Abbasi, Wahaj Ali and Bilal Abbas for the main lead. Ahad Raza Mir asked for the complete script, which wasn’t possible. Hamza Ali Abbasi was busy with Jaan E Jahan, although, I wanted him to be in it as I was imagining him as Fazal Baksh and politician Shahmeer. Wahaj Ali was already doing Tere Bin, so we didn’t try for him much, although he was approached. All four were approached but luckily Bilal Abbas was the one who had the better understanding of our script, he just read the initial episodes and understood the character, which helped us a lot”. Talking about Durefishan’s character, he said that Durefishan’s name was suggested to him by Siraj Ul Haq and they all were agreed to it.
What do you think about writer’s first four choices for Shahmir Sikandar’s character? Do let us know!
In Islamabad, a 14-year-old minor girl was reportedly subjected to the brutal physical torture by the wife of a civil judge. Rizwana is admitted to the hospital. The case was lodged by the parents of the minor girl at a local police station. The girl Rizawana was the maid at the civil judge’s house. The details of the case were also shared on television by all the renowned news channels.
The popular actors including Mishi Khan, Nadia Jamil and Sajal Aly are also raising their voice against child labour. The actors and children protection bureau activists are of the view that people should not appreciate the practice of keeping minors at home for house help. Sajal Aly has also made a video which was shared by Nadia Jamil. In the video Sajal Aly said, “child labour is a punishable crime under the child protection laws, if you see any child labour, you must report it as soon as possible”. According to the Child Protection Bureau, a lot of work is being done in this regard but the people should also discourage the practice of hiring minors at home or sending them to work.
Mishi Khan shared a video on her Instagram. She called out the lady who abused the minor girl Rizawana by beating her up with bat daily. Watch out the video shared by Mishi Khan:
Here is the detailed tweet of Nadia Jamil including Sajal Aly’s video. Read and watch the links in tweet:
The beautiful @Iamsajalali has a message for all of us.
I want to thank her from the heart because she is the only celebrity friend I turned to, to ask for a short video asking the banning of child domestic labour, who responded immediately and recorded this message.
Remember that, a young girl Rizawana was beaten up by the family of a higher official. Nadia Jamil is quite hopeful that the young girl will be served with justice, she tweeted, “Chair woman Child Protection Bureau Punjab talks in detail about Rizwana’s case. She insists that justice should be served! The culprits are still trying to hide from the police. Sara pleads the public to call 1121 when they see ANY child being made to Labour. And most importantly Sara appeals to the Chief Justice Pakistan for urgent speedy justice in this case. Let them not get away this time. Please make this case a precedent!”.
Here is the link to the video which was shared by ace actor Nadia Jamil. Read and and watch:
Chair woman Child Protection Bureau Punjab talks in detail about Rizwanas case. She insists that justice should be served! The culprits are still trying to hide from the police.
Sara pleads the public to call 1121 when they see ANY child being made to Labour. And most… pic.twitter.com/jszc7JlPih
Have a look at the detailed video on the development on the matter:
People are also sharing their opinion regarding child labour and Rizwana’s case. Many are saying that these poor kids are forcefully send by their parents on the yearly payments because this how thier houses run. Read a few tweets and comments:
Music is the most important part of the South Asian entertainment. We cannot make a drama or film without songs in it. Where films consist of multiple songs, a drama relies on one soundtrack which has to be good enough to stay on the audiences playlists as long as the drama runs on their screens. The soundtrack of any drama is its soul. People would not have loved Humsafar as much as they did if Woh Humsafar Tha wouldn’t have played in the background. OSTs have been a solace for Pakistani music lovers when the music industry was down. They made the audience connect to Pakistani music. The trend of producing soulful and heart-touching OSTs is, therefore, going on for quite some time now and our musicians have succeeded in giving the audience a lot of good stuff to listen to. This year was no different and every team tried to put out the best soundtrack they can. As a result, many heart-warming OSTs came out this year too and here are to name a few:
Khuda Aur Mohabbat 2:
The OST of Khuda Aur Mohabbat season 1 was so heart-touching that it still was a part of many people’s playlists. This year Khuda Aur Mohabbat season 2 came out. The OST was a bit altered and with the magical voice of Ahmed Jahanzeb, the vocals of Afshan Fawad were added. The whole song is so perfect that once it starts, it stirs something inside you. This was one of the top OSTs this season with perfect music, perfect vocals and perfect video.
https://youtu.be/ytMwjONVtag
Sang-e-Mar Mar:
This drama was too perfect. The direction, the acting, the plot and the OST. Sahir Ali Bagga’s composition and Rahat Fateh Ali Khan’s vocals can create magic any day. Both of them are masters of their crafts and it showed in the OST. The ghazal feels of this OST were out of this world. The music is extremely soothing and takes you to another world.
https://youtu.be/2EEdsL-luak
Dhaani:
Sung by Zamad Baig, this was another popular OST this year. Whenever Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan Sahab’s name is taken, the song has to be good. That was the case with Dhaani’s OST, it was a remake of Nusrat Sahab’s masterpiece and Zamad did a very good job and made the OST a must listen. The drama itself was not that much appreciated but the OST was. Here is Dhaani’s OST:
https://youtu.be/uAh7TdO68Us
Khuda Mera Bhi Hai:
Khuda Mera Bhi Hai talked about a very sensitive topic and brought society to think about a social issue the society skips to address as an issue even. The drama showed the problems a transgender individual face from the point of being born. Ayesha Khan showcased the mother of such a kid very nicely. The OST of the drama represents the overall theme and emotions perfectly. A win-win OST by Waqar Ali.
https://youtu.be/35NqI79c6EE
Moray Saiyyan:
People loved the pairing of Uzair and Neha in this play as well as the OST by Qurutul Ain Baloch. QB can nearly pull off anything she sings. The powerful vocals keep you mesmerized. The song was a tad bit slow and kind of sad when you listen to it but later, with the story unfolding it proved out to be a perfect OST for Moray Saiyyan.
https://youtu.be/LPFs15XybgU
Shadi Mubarak Ho:
The only good thing about this drama is its OST. Initially, I looked forward to the drama because of the song. The drama may be skip-worthy and not something one would look forward to but the OST is a win-win. It is a perfect shaadi song. The video is also choreographed in a filmy wedding style but as I said earlier, it was the only impressive thing about this drama.
https://youtu.be/jNfOW5kaW9Q
Ye Raha Dil:
The OST was youthful as was this drama. It is sung by Atif Ali and Samra Khan. It is melodious and easy going. It sounds more like a romantic song one can listen to in rom-coms. The video suits the overall lyrics and music. It was also a good one which came out this year.
https://youtu.be/Ie2m5L3ffo4
Mohabbat Tum Se Nafrat Hai:
The OST of this Ayeza Khan, Imran Abbas and Shehzad sheikh starrer is also a winner, a lot like the story itself. The song is sung by Rahat Fateh Ali Khan and the lyrics are by Khalil-ur-Rehman Qamar. The two names together had to result in a masterpiece and that is what happened with the OST of Mohabbat Tum Se Nafrat Hai. And it perfectly matched the overall story and ending. Listen to it again:
https://youtu.be/5GqrrGR-_30
Sun Yaara:
The drama was fantastic and the song impressed the audience equally. The singer was Damia Farooq and she really made the song everyone’s favourite with her beautiful vocals. The video also complimented the lyrics and music. Here have a look:
https://youtu.be/rjXGQxZtghY
Baaghi:
This is hands down one of the best OSTs of recent times. The composition and vocals of this masterpiece were given by the talented Shuja Haider. It goes with the theme of the drama so well that only listening to it can make you aware what is coming ahead. Top notch music, best vocals, all in all, a brilliant track. Lyrics written by Sabir Zafar deserve an applause.
https://youtu.be/PJlnSVMSKDU
O Rungreza:
This is a song which you can listen to on repeat. Sahir Ali Bagga’s composition and voice made this a must-have for every playlist. Mohay apne hi rang main rang de nizam were the lines which Rahat Fateh Ali Khan also sang in this year’s Coke Studio but even they were not able to beat the melody of this OST. This song has colours, beauty and calmness along with the ability to make you dance and whirl with the music.
https://youtu.be/otryLKhAi5Y
So this year we got all kinds of OSTs from sad to ghazal like to chick. My personal favourite is that of O Rangreza. Sahir Ali Bagga really killed it in O Rangreza. The above list consists of all the popular and great OSTs of this year. Give them a shot if you have not listened to these and do share which one you liked or any other you think should be a part of this list. Your feedback is always important!
It’s important that women who feel comfortable with makeup should wear it properly, be sure of the shade that best suits you and use correct items of application to allow for a better appearance and long lasting look.
Now-a-days there is an increasing number of women don’t go out without making up. They want to show the best to others, and make a good impression.
Pakistan fashion industry has a good number of groomed make artists. Some of the renowned ones are:
1. Nabila (@ “Nabila):
Nabila acclaimed hair designer and stylist from Karachi, first opened up her salon in May 1986. She has redefined fashion, style and imagery in Pakistan. Throughout her 26 year career in the beauty industry, she has contributed extensively towards refining the image of the media industry.
Nabila clasps eclectic and original styles both in her work and in her own sense of fashion. She is known for her specialized touch, be it hair styling or dramatic make up for shoots. At Nabila, the creative team works with all aspects of hair, make up and styling, believing that individualism and attention to detail are the key in customizing styles.
Each stylist at Nabila has been trained in structures and comprehensive training programs that include courses from prominent training academies, international stylists and constant updating of trends & techniques by none other than Nabila herself.
2. Saba Ansari (@ SABS):
Karachi based beautician Saba Ansari has made her place in the Pakistani fashion industry in the last 10 years by working on large scale projects that have left everyone in awe. During her successful career, which is still doing wonders, she has been responsible for the spectacular hair and make-up of various fashion events and shows. She has also worked with many top Pakistani models, photographers, T.V directors, choreographers, singers and many reputed fashion designers. The dedicated stylist and make-up artist entered the world of beauticians after having done courses from prestigious institutions such as OPI Dubai, Schwarzkopf institute of Germany, Guinot institute of Paris, Lolane of Thailand, and L’Oreal Thailand. Her list of awards includes the Indus Nesvita Style Award in 2007, and the 2006 and 2007 Lux Style Award in the category of Hair and Make-up. ‘Sabs Salon’, which came into being in 2001 is amongst one of the biggest and renowned beauty salons of Pakistan. Some of the services of Sabs Salon are hair styling, colouring, haircuts, and different types of massages and facials, and most importantly make-overs, especially bridal make-up.
3. Aliya Tipu (@ Alle’nora):
In the world of beauty and glamour, Alle’Nora becomes the perfect personification of girl’s dream to look dazzlingly beautiful with all her values, desires and individuality. Since its establishment in 1997, Alle’Nora has successfully established itself as one of the top salons in Pakistan.Makeup artist Aliya Tipu is the creative artist behind the entire team of Alle’Nora, who undoubtedly knows how to create magic with her brushes, like a bold painter splashing the magic of his imagination into canvas. Besides, Aliya always makes sure the entire makeup is done by her for ultimate perfection.Fashion stylist Aliya Tipu has over 22 years of experience and is an active member of Tony & Gay and Vidal Sassoon. She believes that each bride deserves a special look which best suits her personality, her face structure and her specific desire to look beautiful on her special day. Aliya is famous for her amazing and mesmerizing eye make-up and she feels that eyes are the most essential part of every girl’s face and must be accentuated to the maximum.Currently Aliya is also bestowing and teaching her mesmerizing makeup skills to her daughter Aana A. Khan. Both mother and daughter work tirelessly to maintain the standards and professionalism of Alle’Nora.Alle’Nora is surely outclass and unmatched in terms of quality and service. It has separate areas for waxing, manicures, pedicures, facials, makeup, plus a dedicated hair salon area. Besides, a large waiting lounge with AC and TV to make the brides’ guests comfortable while they wait. Complimentary coffee, tea, juice and snacks are also served. Large generators are on stand-by to avoid any inconvenience or discomfort in case of power-outages. Another convenient service at Alle’Nora is the child care which is provided to their guests while they receive beauty services. And plenty of parking is always available.
4. Ather Shehzad:
Is the most renowned name in the world of glamour and Pakistani entertainment industry. Ather Shehzad is basically a single entity shared by two of the most creative persons Ather and Shehzad.Fashion stylist Ather-Shehzad has been announced as the best designer of the year and has won the LUX Style Awards two years in a row for their mesmerizing makeup techniques to transform the fair-to-middling into unforgettable faces.Ather Shehzad has his own salons and studios exclusively for those who want to look eccentric and charming!
5. Babloo Kazmi:
Fashion stylist Babloo is one of those devoted people, who have devoted their life to revolutionize Pakistani fashion industry. It’s been 15 years to the Fashion stylist Babloo is working tremendously in the Pakistani fashion industry. Fashion stylist Babloo started working at a tender age of 14 to earn bread for his family. He faced many problems at the start of his career. Fashion Stylist Babloo worked very hard to overcome those hurdles, especially during the initial stages of his professional carrier. With the passage of time Fashion Stylist Babloo become popular among the Pakistani Fashion personalities, as Fashion Stylist Babloo has worked with almost all the prominent face of the Pakistani Fashion industry and Pakistani Showbiz industry.Fashion Stylist Babloo says that Fashion celebrities carry his given make-over easily but it’s challenging to prepare the face of the people belongs to the silver screen. In this case, Film star Resham holds the given looks of the Fashion Stylist Babloo very artistically.
Which one is your favourite artist or do you think there is someone who I have missed out in the list ?. Do share your views in the comment box beneath
Fashion trends change more extensively nowadays than they ever did. Due to social media, in particular, the international fashion scene also influences the local market. There are some local fashion trends that are common in both India and Pakistan. Most of the time the designers and local brands, in both countries, follow similar trends. Since the majority of the Pakistani women wear Shalwar Kameez or trends that in line with the desi fashion, we will look into some of these trends which are not only being followed by celebrities but are equally popular among the general public. A few months ago it was difficult to predict that the summer season will see such a change in the local fashion trends.
Here are some of the most popular fashion trends of 2021, which are just as common and liked among the general public as they are preferred by celebrities:
Tie and Dye Outfits
Tie and dye dupattas were a rage in the 1990s but then they went completely out of fashion. Now the tie and dye trend is back with a bang! Most of the tie and dye outfits designed by the local brands have celebrated the technique to the maximum! The latest collection of Generation had different bold tie and dye prints.
Ethnic is another leading brand that had many different tie and dye designs as a part of its Pret collection. They had a special collection dedicated to different kinds of tie and dye suits. The brand played with color and gave its clients variety.
Many Pakistani celebrities have also been seen in tie and dye outfits. Maya Ali took it a step further by adding this tie and dye trend to her formal outfit.
Maria B is another leading designer brand that also showcased a tie and dye unstitched suit in its latest collection which was out of stock immediately.
Even the local vendors are making the most of this fashion trend by selling simple tie and dye suits for more than their normal price range. Every Pakistani girl and woman right now is looking for the perfect tie and dye outfit to complete their summer collection! Not just girls, even Pakistani men have the option to pick from a wide range of tie and dye outfits, as is evident from these pictures of some leading Pakistani celebrities.
Prints Are Back
Back in the late 80s wearing a fully printed shalwar kameez was in fashion. Gradually that fashion dyed down and plain shalwars were preferred by those who determine the fashion trends. Over the years, women have warmed up to the plain trousers/shalwars fashion. Some designers and brands add a few motifs to these trousers but printed shalwars and trousers recently made a comeback. Some of the leading designers such as Zara Shahjahan and Generation had plenty of printed shalwar kameez in their recent collections.
Aiman and Minal Khan also followed the fashion trend and added printed shalwar kameez with printed dupattas, following Zara Shahjahan’s lead. They were mocked for copying the designer but their collection was a hit nevertheless.
Some of the leading Pakistani celebrities are enjoying wearing printed suits for their regular everyday or casual look.
Printed and Plain Organza Duppatas
Organza Duppatas were back in fashion last year but this year around they made a comeback like never before. This is another 90s fashion that is back with a bang. Many leading Pakistani designers incorporated this trend in their collections this year. These organza dupattas were also considered the main attraction of many such outfits. Hussain Rehar’s debut lawn collection featured such designs with the most beautifully printed organza dupattas.
Many brands and celebrities also matched plain organza dupattas with their outfits. A few years back organza was considered outdated whereas chiffon and even net dupattas were more in demand. Zara Shahjahan collection was a perfect example of how a plain outfit can be used as a semi-formal one by matching it with a colorful organza dupatta.
Traditional Jewelry
Traditional Pakistani jewelry is also back with a bang! Most of the Pakistani celebrities were seen adorning jhumkas and baliya when they dressed up for Eid. Generally, also we see celebrities wearing such traditional jewelry in dramas and for other occasions more often now.
Even for a not-so-formal look, the celebrities relied on jhumkas in relatively smaller sizes. The most stylish of celebrities were seen following this fashion trend. The trend has been equally popular among the general public. The good thing is that such jewelry is easily accessible for everyone since it comes in all price ranges.
Customized Bridal Dupattas
This year the real-life brides followed this trend of getting customized bridal dupattas with either wishes or just the name of the bride and groom on them. This practice was also used for the separation fabric used during nikkah. This year many brides were seen wearing such dupattas.
Iqra Aziz was one such celebrity who followed this trend and also took it to the next level! When it was her first Eid last year she got this customized dupatta made from the ace designer Faiza Saqlain. Just like always, she was leading following the mainstream local fashion designs.
On her godh barhai her dupatta had 100 duas engraved on it through handcraft using zardozi and different embellishments. We are waiting to see if other celebrities will follow Iqra’s lead!
Which one of these fashion trends is your favorite? Share your views.
Pakistan and India haven’t been on good terms ever since the two nations were separated, the tensions always existed between the two countries. The tensions escalated when Kashmir was divided and ever since then the issues haven’t been resolved. After multiple attempts by Pakistan to bring the relationship back to normal the situation has worsened. In the past few decades, India has also banned Pakistani artists from working in their country. Even with such crucial relationships artists from both countries have collaborated and worked for their neighboring countries.
Below is the list of popular Indian actors who have worked in Pakistani Films.
Kirron Kher
She is a beautiful and talented Indian actress, who has worked in the Pakistani film “Khamosh Pani” directed by Sahiba Sumar and released in 2003. Kirron Kher also won the best actress award for this film at the Locarno Film Festival in Switzerland. Khamosh Pani was shot in a village in Pakistan and was released in both the neighboring countries.
Johnny Lever
Johnny Lever is one of the most popular comedians of India. He has appeared in the Pakistani blockbuster film “Love Mein Ghum” alongside Moammar Rana and Reema Khan. The film was directed and produced by Reema Khan and was shot in Azerbaijan, Malaysia, and Baku.
Om Puri
He is a veteran Indian actor. Om Puri is probably the only Indian actor who has worked on quite a few Pakistani projects. The late actor has appeared in the blockbuster Pakistani movie “Actor in law” alongside Fahad Mustafa and Mehwish Hayat. The film was directed by Nabeel Qureshi and was produced by Filmwala Production. After the death of Om Puri, the production house paid tribute to the actor in their next film “Load wedding”. In the film, Om Puri was shown as the late father of Raja who was the main character of the film.
Shweta Tiwari
Shweta is a phenomenal and versatile television star in India. She is popular for portraying the role of Prerna in “Kasauti Zindagi ki”. Shweta has appeared in Pakistan’s blockbuster movie named “Sultanat”, which was directed by Syed Faisal Bukhari and released in 2014.
Naseeruddin Shah
Naseeruddin Shah is a veteran Muslim actor based in India. He has worked on blockbuster projects in India and Pakistan as well. He made an appearance in the popular Pakistani film “Khuda Ke Liye” by ace director Shoaib Mansoor. The star cast of the film includes Shaan Shahid, Imaan Ali, and Fawad Khan. Naseeruddin Shah had also worked in another film “Zinda Bhaag” released in 2013.
Neha Dhupia
Neha Dhupia is a bold and blunt actress in India. She has made her silver screen debut in a Pakistani film “Kabhi Pyaar Na Karna” alongside Zara Sheikh, Moammar Rana, and Veena Malik. The film was directed by Javed Raza and released in 2008.
Vinod Khanna
Vinod Khanna is a veteran Indian actor. He has worked in the Pakistani remake of the famous Hollywood series “God Father” alongside Shafqat Cheema. Vinod Khanna was the main lead of the film which was directed by Hirday Shetty and released in 2007.
Shilpa Shukla
Chak de India famed Bindiya originally known as Shilpa Shukla has also worked in the Pakistani film “Khamosh Pani” which was her debut appearance on the silver screen. Khamosh Pani was directed by Sahiba Sumar and was shot in a village in Pakistan and was released in both the neighboring countries in 2003.
Apart from the above-mentioned actors, many other well-known and struggling Indian actors have appeared in Pakistani films and dramas that includes Sheila Ramani, Nausheen Ali Sardar, Arbaaz Khan, Preeti Jhangiani, Hrishita Bhatt, Kim Sharma, Nafisa Ali, Chetan Hansraj, Achint Kaur, Govind Namdeo, Deepak Shirke, Akashdeep Sehgal, Amrita Arora, Shehzad Khan, Kanwaljit Singh, Kunika, Pooja Kanwal, Aditi Singh, Shaheen Khan, and Simran.
Famous Bollywood Composer AR Rehman’s Daughter Khatija Rehman has just Gotten Married in an intimate family event. AR Rahman’s daughter Khatija Rahman was engaged to the audio engineer Riyasdeen Shaik Mohamed. The Grammy Award-winning singer and composer shared a beautiful picture from Khatija and Riyasdeen’s wedding on his Instagram profile along with a beautiful prayer.
The picture was captioned, “May the Almighty bless the couple .. thanking you in advance for your good wishes and love ”
Katija also wrote,”The most awaited day in my life. Married my man Riasdeen ”
Here is the collection of pictures from the wedding of Khatija. Have a look!
Neeru Bajwa is a very popular Indian actress, she’s also director and a producer who has worked in many Punjabi and Indian films. She has also done modelling in the songs. Neeru also came in Atif Aslam’s song “Hum Kis Gali Ja Rakhay Hain”. Neeru began her career in 1998 with Dev Anand’s Bollywood film Main Solah Baras Ki and then kept on working in Hindi soap operas and Punjabi-language film. Today, Neeru is top Punjabi Indian actress.
Currently, Neeru appeared on Samaa TV’S Show Super Over via video call in which she promoted her upcoming Punjabi film Maa Da ladla which is joint venture of Pakistan, India and United Kingdom. Iftikhar Thakur, Qaiser Pia and Naseem Vicky are also in the film. Neeru Bajwa and Tarsem Jassar are playing main lead characters in the film.
In video call, Neeru Bajwa shared her experience working with Pakistani stars, she said that she is a one take actor but while working with Iftikhar Thakur, Naseem Vicky and Qaiser Pia, she gives many takes, doing scenes seemed difficult with them because they are super entertaining and they make her laugh. She said that she would love to visit Pakistan, especially Lahore. Talking about her Pakistani favorite celebrities, she said, “Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, Noor Jahan, Abida Parveen and Naseebo Laal are her favorite Pakistani artists and the list is endless”
Talking about Maa Da Laadla, she said, “it’s an entertaining film and best thing about film is that our Pakistani friends Iftikhar Thakur, Qaiser Pia and Naseem Vicky are in it, it’s for all Punjabi audience”
“I will come to Pakistan and work here for sure” added Neeru. Here is the link!
Nauman Ijaz is a brilliant Pakistani television actor who needs no introduction. Nauman Ijaz started his acting journey with the popular drama Dasht alongside Atiqa Odho. He has given countless stellar performances till date. The actor is famous for his top-notch acting skills. His popular dramas include Dasht, Nijaat, Mera Saayeen, Man O Salwa, Khan, Ullu Baraye Farokht Nahi, Dam Pukht, O Rangreza, Dunk and Parizaad.
Nauman Ijaz’s recent impeccable performances were seen in the drama serials Parizaad, Sang E Maah and Kaisi Teri Khudgharzi. Fans didn’t forget his acting in Parizaad because of his perfect portrayal of the character Seth Behroze Karim. Parizaad is a masterpiece. It was a Hum Television Network presentation. A large number of fans from India, Bangladesh, Nepal and Arab countries loved the show.
Well, recently, the popular Indian actor Ammy Virk has posted a praising status about the stellar acting of ace actor Nauman Ijaz in drama serial Parizaad. Ammy Virk was watching the episode and posted a part of the drama which made him emotional. In the scene, Nauman Ijaz was crying. Ammy Virk wrote, “Nauman Ijaz Saab, One of the great actor, Parizaad”. He also tagged Nauman Ijaz which was shared by him as well. Have a look at the posters:
Remember that fans loved Nauman Ijaz’s acting in Parizaad especially his character’s convincing death scene. Fans cried on his last scene in the serial Parizaad. Many believed that he took over the show after that performance. Did you like Ammy Virk’s praising post about Pakistan’s most talented actor? Do let us know!
Independence is a blessing and precious gift from above. We should be really thankful to Almighty ALLAH for giving us an independent country. This country came into existence after so many sacrifices especially on 27th of Ramadan. Furthermore there is much more ALLAH had given to this country like Widespread Natural resources, beautiful landscapes, scenic beauty in northern areas of Pakistan and important geographical location.
Today we are undergoing through political chaos, economic turmoil and injustice leading to violence. Running away from motherland to avoid miseries is not a solution to a problem but instead a curse. The solution is to identify our cultural roots which is lost somewhere due to heavy influence of other cultures.
In order to bring peace and harmony to this country, there is a need to implement Faith, Unity, Discipline and Honesty within ourselves which also helps to bring change. Despite of all shortcomings we are facing in this country, the country is from us and we are from country. We own it and by helping each other we can for sure make a difference. Furthermore as a responsible citizen we should make our country clean and green.
On occasion of Independence Day every Pakistani loves to listen to national songs thereby boosting the feel of patriotism and the love towards our beloved country. Ceremonies held on Independence Day are echoed with national songs. Since the creation of Pakistan many national songs were aired on Radio, television and other electronic media but some songs had never lost their popularity.
Thus I am sharing those Independence Day songs that we still find them music to our ears.
Sohni Dharti ALLAH rakhe: It was initially sung by shahnaz begum and then various artists made cover of this song. On this Independence celebration 2015 Coke studio rejuvenate this song with various singers singing it.
Yeh Watan Tumhara hai sung by Late Mehdi Hassan.
Wattan ki mitti Gawah Rehna sung by Nayyara Noor. Sara Raza Khan covered this song two years ago on 14th August 2013
Hum Zinda Qoum hain painda qoum hain Sung by Tehseen, Amjad, Fatima and Benjamin Sisters.
Is Parcham ke Saye tallay sung by Nayyara Noor.
Mera Paigham Pakistan: When it comes to singing and music then Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan is still the undisputed King. Mera Paigham Pakistan is far by the second most played Independence song (first is Dil Dil Pakistan) as it is so beautifully composed with mesmerizing lyrics. As far as I know there is no cover of this national day song yet by any artist
Popular Independence Day songs by our Pop singers.
Khayal Rakhna: It was sung by Alamgir and then various artists made cover of this song. The most popular cover is by former Pakistani Band Sequencers.
Junoon se aur Ishq se by Junoon band: This song literally gives me goose bumps each time I listen to it. The video of this song narrates the sacrifices given by our ancestors and how this country came into existence.
Hai Jazba Junoon by Junoon band.
Aye Jawan by Awaz band (Haroon and Faakhir). This song still ranks among top ten Independence Day song. A must play song on occasion of Independence Day
Dil se mene dekha Pakistan by Haroon
Tere bina dil na lage by Faakhir: This is among my favourite Independence day songs. The music of this song is absolutely ravishing and song is absolutely music to your ears.
Independence Day Songs by Vital signs and Junaid Jamshed
With Vital Signs band and as a solo singer Junaid Jamshed had produced and sang the most number of Patriotic song compared to any singer. Normally singers do carry a record of one or two Independence Day songs but Junaid Jamshed had sung five Independence Day songs. Pakistanis prefer to listen to his national songs even if it is not an Independence Day Occasion
Dil Dil Pakistan by Vital Signs: Well Well! I mean there is hardly any Pakistani who hasn’t listen to this song. It is not just the number 1 popular Independence Day song but it is also on top 3 on the chart of most listened songs of 20th Century. The simple lyrics and well composed music by Vital signs with melodious voice of Junaid Jamshed had given this song extreme popularity around the globe.
Maula Tera Karam Maula: The beauty of Vital signs band was innovation in Music. I have never seen any Pakistani Band bringing so much variety in pop music other than Vital Signs Tera Karam Maula still ranks among top ten Independence Day songs.
Yeh Zameen: I have literally burnt this track, the music is simply astounding. Due to wonderful lyrics and breath-taking music this is far by my most favourite Independence Song. Even Vital signs loved it more than Dil Dil Pakistan
Hum hain Pakistani hum to Jeetengay: I remembered when I was a kid I use to listen to this song often. Once Hum Hain Pakistani was a must play national song in schools’ Independence Day functions.
Dil Maange: Well Dil Maange song is not much popular but it was a hit at a time it was released. This song was from his solo albums. It was his last Independence Day song.
It makes me sad and disappointed that popular Pakistani singers of current era don’t even make an effort to make Independence Song. All they desire now is to go to India and make some handsome money by singing in Bollywood which is quite frustrating as well.
My pardon If I had missed any but I am curious to know which Independence Day is your most favourite?
Amber Khan is a former Pakistani model and a popular Pakistani host & Beautician. Amber Khan started her career as a model at a young age. Amber Khan did acting for PTV as well. Later on, Amber Khan started hosting on Indus TV and became one of the biggest names of Pakistan in hosting.
Amber Khan has a beautiful daughter and she is quite a successful beautician.
Fans often see her in different morning shows including Good Morning Pakistan. They love Amber Khan’s makeup and looks, she, undoubtedly, is a pretty woman with a great sense of dressing.
Amber Khan often dresses up in fancy clothes, however, her recent Eid look ignited criticism because she wore a revealing shirt along with her Eid Gharara. It was White Shirt and Gharara with a Multi colored Dupatta. Fans didn’t like the dress at all and urged her to dress up as per her age. Here are the videos.
Hassan Sheheyar Yasin, who is also famously known as HSY, is undoubtedly a very successful and one of the top Pakistani designers. His amazing designs are loved by the masses. His designing is class a part and he caters a certain elite class. HSY started his career as a fashion choreographer in 1994 but excelled as a fashion designer.
Recently, the designer appeared in The Mirza Malik Show in which he revealed that an American actor is following him on social media. He also talked about pros of social media in the show. Talking about being followed by popular personalities, HSY said, “Yes, I want to be followed by a lot of international celebrities. I am a very small spec in this bigger sphere of celebrities. Also, an international star follows me. Billy Porter is a great actor and performer, he follows me and we often share words with each other. I have gotten to know about amazing people through this social media”. Here is the link to the video:
Here is the screenshot of Billy Porter following HSY:
Billy Porter also follows ace Pakistani actor Ayeza Khan.
Sadaf Kanwal has done a lot in her career at a very young age and in relatively a lot fewer years than her peers. She is one of the top models in the industry right now and has stepped in films and dramas too. She made her debut with Balu Mahi and we also saw her in a song in Na Maloom Afraad 2. She will soon be seen in Alif which is a very anticipated play.
Sadaf Kanwal was in London and the model was giving some major style vibes. Sadaf Kanwal has one of the best street styles of the Pakistani entertainment industry and she always manages to look flawless in jeans, bomber jackets and dresses. Here are some clicks from her recent trip:
Actor and popular comedian Masood Khawaja passed away today in Rawalpindi. He was popular for his television and stage appearances. He was admitted into Holy Family Hospital in Rawalpindi. He passed away from Renal disease. According to the family, Masood Khawaja was undergoing treatment at Holy Family Hospital, for his kidney disease. He was undergoing dialysis.
In his long artistic career, Masood Khawaja has acted in several dramas. The drama “Guest House” aired on Pakistan Television is one of his famous dramas. His popular live show Khawaja Online on ATV fetched him more popularity and following. The program used to air twelve years ago. Masood Khawaja had also appeared in many PTV dramas. The actor mainly performed from Pakistan television Islamabad centre. Here is the video link.
Mishi Khan and Tauseeq Haider extended their condolences on the death of the actor, comedian and host. Have a look at their condolences.
It is a well known fact that our eastern culture is renowned for its delicious spicy food. Pakistan is a country where each province has its own unique food dishes. Lassi-Paratha, Brain Masala, Mutton Roast, Fried fish etc are some of the mouth watering food dishes popular in our country. We can not only enjoy these food dishes in the restaurants but now MASALA TV has made us capable to cook these scrumptious food dishes at homes. It became the first 24 hours cooking channel for Pakistan that was broadcasted in Urdu. In November 2006 people of Pakistan experienced the launching of Masala TV and from then onwards it has become an integral part of every household. Masala TV has introduces many different recipes, cooking experts, professional chefs, health consultants and informative shows that made the channel a favorite of millions. Masala TV is a part of Eye Television Network and is not just popular in Pakistan but is broadcasted worldwide and appreciated by many Pakistanis living abroad.
The slogan of Masala TV “add some masala to your life” became a very popular line and turned out to be very catchy. The marketing of the channel was very strong and soon it became a hit. Masala TV has become a cooking teacher for thousands of viewers who watch their favorite cooking shows daily on it. This first step towards a cooking channel changed the entire cooking show market in Pakistan.
Most popular shows:
1. Live@9 by Chef Gulzar
About the Chef Gulzar:
Chef Gulzar Hussain is a significant food personality and professional chef who certainly knows how to deal with herb and spice to bring out the best flavors in authentic Pakistani, Continental and Japanese cuisines.
As a professional and genuine Chef he acquired training in Japan and worked 12 years on learning and getting acquainted to Japanese culture and food style. Chef Gulzar has been associated with leading Pakistani channels like TV 1, ARY, Indus, Masala and Hum TV for number of cooking shows.A chef who himself is a food enthusiastic and has a passion to cook and serve the best to people of diverse culture. He understands the distinction and characteristics of various food tastes of people belonging to their culture. Chef Gulzar enjoys preparing juicy grill Bar B Q’s and rich in proteins Sea food dishes and is food maniac itself. He usually prepare plenty of Bar B Q’s and Sea food dishes in his cooking shows which are packed with advices for new comers in cooking profession as well as for girls willing to learn at their home. Currently he is doing “Live@9” on Masala TV
2. Food Diaries by Zarnak Sidhwa
About Chef Zarnak Sidhwa:
Zarnak Sidhwa is a cooking expert who started off with her cooking passion at a very early age. She was one of the few lucky people who not just realize what their passion is but also get a chance to make it a way to earn their living. Zarnak took her cooking training from the popular chefs and experts in the cooking industry. Zarnak Sidhwa’s recipes became popular not just in her Parsi community but amongst many food lovers.
Zarnak started her catering business from her home about 8 years back and her popularity slowly reached many people and she was able to develop a niche market for herself. Belonging to a Parsi community her interest is in revising and refreshing the original Parsi recipes and reviving them not just amongst his friends and family but amongst all the foodies. Zarnak Sidhwa’s delicious desserts and cakes are famous. Her Christmas cakes and Weddings cakes are claimed to be innovative and scrumptious. Currently she is doing “FOOD DIARIES” on Masala TV.
3. Tarka by Rida Aftab
About Chef Rida:
Chef Rida Aftab entered the world of media in 2005 with a show named “Pak Raha Hai Kya” and people wholeheartedly accepted her as a new talent of the cooking shows. Her early success was a resultant of Chef Rida’s interactive behavior and irresistible dishes she prepared.
She entered the Television industry with a lot of experience in her work. Chef Rida Aftab’s recipes are simple to make and take less time in preparation. The well known and easy to find ingredients used in the recipe have become the attractive point for the people. She has worked with many TV channels till now and all her shows have received great appreciation. Rida Aftab is a creative person who has the art of transforming a complicated recipe into a simple dish. Currently she is doing “TARKA” on Masala TV.
4. Handi with Zubaida Tariq
About Zubaida Apa:
Zubaida Apa versatility was new to Pakistan and she had a lot to prove when she was recognized firstly by few of her Husband’s colleague for the delicious lunch she used to give to her husband for office. With uniqueness in hand and natural instinct to produce the tastiest cuisine either for family or afterwards in a cooking shows. The 68 years old Zubaida Apa started creating thrill in cooking world.
Worked for numerous famous TV channels like ARY, Geo TV, Masala TV and has done quite a lot of cooking show. Cooking for Zubaida apa comes naturally by a will to learn and she has proved it by her massive range in Pakistani cuisine which can surely make taste buds alive. Hard work, Determination to be a best cook has made her do about 1000 cooking shows. Currently she is doing “HANDI” on Masala TV.
5. Daawat by Chef Zakir:
About Chef Zakir :
The man generally knows how to mix up the ingredients to give it a mouth watering aroma in the entire kitchen with great tasting cuisines. His cuisines are not limited till 5 star hotels and cooking shows and he has also worked for Pakistan International Airlines (PIA). The 46 year old veteran chef has innovated tones of recipes like Chicken Ginger Vietnamese Style, Marzipan cookies, Southern Fried rice, Juicy BAR B Q’s in his own distinctive. Expertise in Pakistani and Asian cuisines he produce enticing meals by mixing up the best of the ingredients and furnishing them pleasingly to bring water in mouth.
People in each house hold of Pakistan are following him for years what he is defining and portraying. Not only in Pakistan his recipes have crossed the border, and now is trending overseas countries as well. Chef Zakir currently works and hosts his own cooking show for Masala TV. Currently he is doing “Dawaat” on Masala TV.
6. Masala Morning with Chef Shireen Anwar
About Chef Shireen:
Cooking expert Shireen Anwer was brought up in an environment where cooks prepared the food and for this reason she was unable to fry an egg even when she got married. She claims to hold interest in cooking from an early age but never got a chance to do so until she got married. She then took proper classes to learn how to cook from cooking experts in Pakistan, UK, USA, India and other parts of the world where she got a chance to visit.
Shireen Anwer started her own cooking classes and till date thousands of ladies have benefited from her teachings and Shireen Anwer’s recipes. She started with her own cooking show on a Masala TV and became popular amongst the masses very soon. Shireen Anwer says that she is inspired by Zubaida Aapa and Chef Mehboob. Her passion and love for cooking has also inspired her to become a favorite of her fans and she is admired by thousands of cooking show lovers. Currently she is doing “Masala Morning” on Masala TV.
After reading this article you must be thinking to watch atleast one of these Chefs on MASALA TV and trying one of the many recipes. Do share your comment which chef is your best or which chef inspired you the most.
Month of Ramadan is a biggest bliss in the life of a Muslim. In this month, the charity work can save a lot of Muslims from the hardships of life and hereafter. Muslims take part in a lot of charity works during Ramadan. A few Pakistani celebrities are also taking part in charity activities.
Hina Bayat
Popular actor Hina Bayat is on a trip to Turkey and Syria for the purpose of charity. She has spent a few days with the earthquake victims. She posted pictures of the affected areas, Hina Bayat went to Turkey and Syria with the collaboration of charitable organization. Well, Fans loved her charity work for the earthquake affectees. Here are the pictures:
Younus Khan
Younus Khan spent a day with the kids of Alkhidmat foundation where he distributed Eid gifts to children. He also talked with the amazing kids at orphanage. Have a look at the pictures shared by Younus Khan:
Umar Akmal
Umar Akmal has been arranging daily Seher and Aftaar Dastarkhwan outside his house. He has been doing this for many years. His family arranges a Dastarkhwan outside his house even if he’s not around. He says that he started it when he thought that he was able enough to feed people during Ramadan. Have a look at pictures:
Here is the link:
Zeba Shehnaz
Zeba Shehnaz has been actively working with JDC’s Zafar Abbas during his Aftari and Sehri Dastarkhwans. She comes daily at JDC’s working places. She also treats the JDC staff with love. JDC’s owner Zafar Abbas thanked her for her active participation.
Have a look at the video link:
Shahid Afridi
Shahid Afridi Foundation is also spreading the hopes to the deserving people during the month of Ramadan. The SAF is giving rashan bags to the deserving families. Naseem Shah also helped him in the distribution of food in Upper Dir.
اپر دیر میں راشن کی فراہمی کے لیے @foundation_awan کا شکر گزار ہوں اور @inaseemshah کے اپنے لوگوں کی خدمت کرنے کے جذبے کی تعریف کرتا ہوں۔ آئیے مل کر پاکستان کی بہتری کے لیے کام کرتے رہیں اور امید کو رکھیں ناٹ آؤٹ. https://t.co/nIVMHdjxx2
Mahira Khan spent a day with the children of drug rehabilitation center during Ramadan. She had a good time with the kids of the rehabilitation center. Here are a few pictures of Mahira Khan followed by video link.
Minal Khan & Aiman Khan Brother Huzaifa
Minal Khan & Aiman Khan Brother Huzaifa has also distributed food among the people during Aftaar along with the help of his friends. He also posted a few pictures. Have a look at the pictures:
Hadiqa Kiani
The gorgeous and talented singer and actor Hadiqa Kiani has been doing a lot of charitable work during Ramadan in the flood affected areas. She has already built 100 houses in flood affected areas in Baluchistan and during Ramadan she has announced to build 100 more houses. She has also been providing Rashan bags to the people who are needy. Hadiqa Kiani has been actively doing the charitable work for months now. Here are a few pictures:
Have look at the link at video of ongoing construction work in Baluchistan:
Coke studio is a popular Music platform known for brilliant music production by ace singers and composers. Well, the first song of the 14th season of Cook Studio “Tu Jhoom Jhoom” had already made a buzz all over Pakistan despite the controversy of lifting the tune. Now, the song is also getting a lot of popularity in neighboring country India.
Even the popular Indian singers can be seen singing and praising the song of Abida Parveen and Naseebo Lal. The song has already gotten around 14 million views on YouTube so far. Popular Indian singer Neha Bhasan heard this song on YouTube too, and like millions of people, she fell in love with it. She said, “Abida ji, I Surrender to your Greatness.”
It is to be remember that Neha Bhasan is a big name in Bollywood playback music. She has sung many hit songs for Bollywood films including Swagat Se Swagat, Salam-e-Ishqum Yara, Jag Ghomia, Dhunki which have been very well received by fans across the globe.
It is Not only Neha Bhasan, who is a fan of this brilliant performance of Abida Parveen and Naseebo Lal but millions of Indians are seen praising her. If you check the comments section of this video of Cook Studio on YouTube, you will see more Indian comments than Pakistanis.
Hasan Jahangir has ruled the Pakistani music scene in his prime and people are still in love with his music. He is hands down one of the biggest names in Pakistan’s music industry and is indeed a legend. It was an occasion of joy at Hasan Jahangir’s home as his daughter Sehar Hasan got married.
The bride looked happy and beautiful in a red and gold lehenga while her star dad was cutting a handsome figure in black. Here are some clicks from the happy occasion. Check out:
Islam is a beautiful religion where all the priority is given to the feel of humanity and the act of doing something for the welfare human in any way possible. The popular music icon, pop singer Madonna is busy these days in reciting the Holy Book of Muslims, Quran to learn more about the religion and its preaching. This 55 years old legendary soloist is known for the soft corner she has always showed towards the victims and has also been giving charity to make sure she plays her role in saving humankind. The `4 Minutes` hitmaker said that she thinks it is important to study all the holy books. Madonna added that she agrees with what one of her friends tell her, that a good Muslim is a good Jew, a good Jew is a good Christian, and so forth
Madonna is also building schools for girls in different Islamic countries where women are deprived of their basic rights including education. While speaking about her devotion towards the suffering ones, she explained that almost all the religions promote the fundamental ideas. She had earlier revealed in the interview that she suffered a horrific rape at knifepoint when she first arrived in New York to pursue her career.
We appreciate her efforts and wish more power to her.
Makeup plays a huge role in the lives of Pakistani actresses. More than it is a demand of the camera, it also helps them in achieving a certain look that they have in mind while playing a character. Exactly how wardrobe, overall styling, dialogue delivery, and acting makes or breaks a character, makeup is as important as the rest of the factors. In some cases, in order to make a character have a realistic appeal, actors have to rely on different makeup techniques to achieve the look. It is one such tool that also gives the actors a lot of margin to experiment and reinvent themselves every time they are assigned a character to play.
Pakistani actresses now are more conscious about how they look on screen. This is the reason over the last few years, viewers have seen a drastic change in the makeup that is seen in Pakistani dramas that is carried by Pakistani actresses. They do understand how important it is to have a realistic look and this is the reason, the no-makeup look has now become the latest trend. However, not all the actresses seem comfortable with the idea of wearing minimal makeup, this is the reason they resort to a typical heavy makeup look. In few instances, the actresses who do try to achieve the no-makeup look also end up having an unfinished look that doesn’t seem appealing and does not add more beauty to the actresses on-screen.
Here is the list of poor makeup of Pakistani actresses seen in recent dramas:
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Hiba Bukhari
Hiba Bukhari has become a new sensation after the popularity of her drama serial Deewangi. Hiba Bukhari has been very selective about the kind of work she does and this is the reason, she is not seen in a lot of dramas simultaneously. Hiba Bukhari definitely has proved that she is comfortable in front of the camera while acting but when it comes to her styling, she definitely has a long way to go, be it in terms of her wardrobe choices or her makeup. In her recently started drama serial Fitoor, Hiba plays the role of a young college student who is in love and wants to marry the man of her dreams.
There has been a lot of emphasis on the fact that the character of Hiba is quite young however that goes against her screen age. Hiba has worn a full face of makeup and in some scenes, it seems a lot more elaborate going against her circumstances. In the screenshot below, she is shown to be heading back to her home after a long and taxing day at the police station but her elaborate eye makeup look, bright pink lipstick, bronzer, and unblended blush doesn’t really look realistic. Hiba Bukhari naturally has beautiful eyebrows, therefore too much shaping also gives her a very made-up look even if she doesn’t want her character to look that way.
Sana Fakhar
There is no denying the fact that Sana Fakhar has a very strong screen presence and gives her characters a 100%. She has the ability to make any character appear stronger on-screen and her acting skills are unmatched. Sana Fakhar is one of those actresses who are very keen on their looks and overall styling in dramas. Sana Fakhar usually chooses to play such roles where she has to look glamorous at all times.
In the drama serial Qayamat, she plays the role of Pari, a dancer and actor who is in a relationship with Rashid. As much as she has performed brilliantly, one finds it extremely hard to ignore how poor her entire makeup is. She has gone for a tanned, bronzed, and glowy makeup look which ends up looking greasy on screen, and more than that, her sharpie-drawn eyebrows have become a talk of the town. It seems Sana’s makeup artist ran out of an eyebrow pencil therefore he picked up a black sharpie that was lying on the table nearby and decided to draw her eyebrows with that. This is definitely not a glamorous or gorgeous look and has made her look manly.
Hina Altaf
Hina Altaf is one of those actresses who believe in the no-makeup look. However, in the drama serial Kasa e Dil, she has tried to experiment with the look and while keeping it on the simpler side, she has experimented with the eyeshadows. In a lot of scenes, she has carried the halo eye makeup which absolutely doesn’t go with the circumstances the character of Soumya is faced with. The halo eye doesn’t even suit her eye shape and gives her eyes a rounder and darker appearance as if the character has been punched and bruised. Hina Altaf definitely needs a new product for her lips because the lip tint she is using clings to the dry patches and accentuates the dry skin of her inner lips, which is definitely not an ideal look.
Hira Mani
It is definitely worth appreciating that Hira Mani likes to keep it organic and raw when it comes to her appearances in dramas. She is very comfortable in front of the camera therefore she doesn’t mind giving up on makeup when the situation calls for it. However, in the drama serial Mohabbatain Chahatain, she is playing the role of a simple housewife who has dedicated her entire life to the well being of her family. She is now at that stage where her marriage is falling apart and she can not do anything to save it.
Hira Mani has opted for a bit simpler route than the camera could do justice to. In most of the scenes, she looks messy and unkempt. The hair color is also not adding much appeal to her. At the beginning of the drama where in some scenes she did wear a bit of makeup, the makeup artists fail to do a decent job in enhancing her natural beauty. Looking simple is one thing but literally having a sweaty face is another.
Armeena Rana Khan
Armeena Rana Khan has played the role of a glamorous woman who likes to stir the pot. She has lived up to the stereotype where a lot of makeup means a woman has bad intentions. Her over-the-top hair color along with her elaborate wardrobe which most of the time do not even look good has made her character look like a caricature. The blond balayage is not suiting her at all. In almost all the scenes, whether it is shown to be the wee hours of the morning or past midnight, her eyeliner doesn’t budge. The shimmery eyeshades also give her a messy look and her overall choices have not been amazing.
Zubab Rana
Zubab Rana is one of those actresses who definitely can look good in a lot less makeup. This is exactly why in the drama serial Fitrat, Zubab Rana’s makeup was minimum, but there came a point where apart from looking like a no-makeup look, it ended up looking like she hadn’t washed her hair and face for weeks. Her overall look was greasy and unappealing. She naturally has fuller lips, therefore giving her an unblended lip line made her lips look appear bigger and messy.
The makeup artists also did not bother to fix her eyebrows and give them a decent shape. In a lot of scenes, the foundation coverage was poorly done and even if she has decent skin, some coverage definitely felt like a necessity. The character of Rafiya was of a simple girl, therefore the overall simplicity was understandable but unfortunately, her look was more greasy and unkempt rather than simple.
Mashal Khan
Mashal Khan has made quite a name for herself in a short span of time, however so far the character she has gotten are mostly negative where she is seen chasing after men who are emotional invested in other women. She played more or less similar roles in Mere Humdum, Thora Sa Haq, and currently on-air Dulhan. Mashal Khan is a confident actor however her makeup artists definitely make it obvious that they struggle to give her a decent makeup look.
Mashal Khan is blessed with clear skin and has a structured face, therefore she definitely requires a specific technique of makeup to have her beauty enhanced. Mashal Khan’s makeup artists usually give her a flat face and do not add any dimension to bring life to her face. Quite often her makeup ends up looking way lighter than her actual skin tone and the choice of eyeshadows also are not very flattering. Another thing that takes away from the natural beauty of Mashal Khan is her choice of wig and how poorly it is fixed on her head, which gives it a very fake look.
Adla Khan
Adla Khan has risen to fame after playing the ideal bahu in the recently ended drama serial Fitrat. The character of Maliha is every mother in law’s dream, she was super supportive of her husband and also took care of each and every family member and every single household chore. Come what may, the pinned up dupatta on Maliha’s head did not fall down despite the fact that she was faced with so many emotional and mental storms.
As amazing as Maliha’s character was, unfortunately, that can not be said about her makeup and styling. In the very introductory scene, she looked absolutely stunning but after that, as much as her overall styling was decent and clean, her makeup looks weren’t up to the mark. The main factor was the wrong foundation shade that was picked up by her makeup artists that made her skin look ashy and grey. She definitely needed some color correction which wasn’t done properly. In a lot of scenes, her eyeshadows had creased too and it was not a nice look overall.
This completes the list of poorly done makeup on Pakistani actresses in recent dramas. Which one of these makeup disasters did you notice? Do you think actresses should also be mindful of the kind of makeup that looks good on them? Feel free to add more to the discussion.
Pakistan is blessed to have amazing singers who have produced extraordinary music which added a lot in the growth of media industry. Pakistani singer Sajjad Ali is one of them who is being loved by a lot of Pakistanis and international listeners. Well, recently, RP Productions have posted a video in which a poor lady is claiming that she’s Sajjad Ali’s sister. She told that she’s from his family, she also gave reference of their family thread.
Talking to the host of RP Productions, the lady said, “My name is Bushra Akhtar and I belong to the classical music family, Baray Ghulam Ali is one of my grandfathers, he was real brother of my real my grandfather. I’m daughter of Akhtar Hussain. Sajjad Ali is my brother, if he’s listening, I would say that may Allah give him health and happiness, I would pray for him even if he’s not concerned about me, we are from same family. In our family of Mian Qadir Bakhsh, we didn’t venture into singing because of restrictions, but, on the other hand Baray Ghulam Ali’s (Sajjad Ali’s grandfather) family is actively doing music”.
She further said that she wanted to sing and she’s trying to get a chance so that she can earn money and name. She further took the few popular names like Tafu who were students of her grandfather. She said, ‘Maybe Sajjad Ali wants to meet us but he doesn’t know about our address, I know he’s a very kind person’. She said that she begged and did household work to earn money. She said that she sings at Darbars for earnings and her husband is sick. She’s living with two children and a husband. Bushra also sang songs. She says she wants to sing and wants to make her name. Here’s the link to the video:
People prayed for the poor lady, they also praised her voice and many others said that singer Sajjad Ali should take care of his sister. They were of the view that her vocals are strong. Here are comments:
Butt Karahi is a famous Desi restaurant which has multiple branches across Pakistan. The restaurant is famous for its authentic Karahi and other tasty traditional dishes. Butt Karahi initiated from Lahore after which it expanded its branches to the other big cities in Pakistan. However, reportedly, the restaurant is in the news after a viral video being circulated by the customers who were sitting in Sadar Rawalpindi branch of the restaurant.
In the viral video, rats can be seen roaming around the tables and crockery in the outdoor dining area. Customers are seen recording the video while discussing how the rats are contaminating the surfaces and environment of the restaurant. A rat also went inside the tissue paper box and then came out. The video has been shared by multiple pages on social media platforms. Here is the link to the video:
Social media users are making funny comments about the situation. One fan wrote, “This taste comes from poor hygiene—if it’s dirty, it’s proof that the food is tasty. Jitna Ghaleez, Utna Lazeez.” Another said, “Had the rat been found in China, they would have fried it and eaten it.” Another wrote, “Now people will use the same contaminated tissue to clean their hands and face.” A fan commented, “Watch the Ratatouille movie and discover how rats redefine the true taste of cooking.” Another wrote, “Check the level of popularity of Butt Karahi— even rats are visiting it!”
Here are the pictures of rat enjoying in the restaurant:
According to a local newspaper, Pooja Bhatt visited Pakistan to attend Ali Azmat’s birthday party. She was specially invited to attend the birthday bash.
Asim Jofa hosted a star-studded evening for Ali Azmat’s Birthday bash in Karachi last night. Besides Pooja Bhatt, other attendees include Maria Wasti, Ali Zafar, Sohai Abro and more.
Pooja Bhatt visited Pakistan in 2016 as well and walked the ramp at Fashion Pakistan Week 2016 (FPW).
Pooja Bhatt (brought into the world on 24 February 1972) is an Indian movie director, entertainer, voice-over artist, model, and producer. The beneficiary of a few honors, including two National Film Awards. Pooja Bhatt is the daughter of Indian movie producer, Mahesh Bhatt. Bhatt assumed her first driving part in Mahesh Bhatt’s TV film Daddy in 1989. For the film, she won the Filmfare Award for Lux New Face of the Year for Best Female Debut. Pooja Bhatt got married to Manish Makhija in 2003.
Manish Makhija Early Life And Education
Manish Makhija, also known as Munish Makhija (brought into the world on 7 October 1968), is an Indian video jokey, and Mumbai-based restaurateur, who is generally known for his characters Udham Singh on Channel V’s The Udham Singh Show (1997), and Munna on UTV Bindass’ Cash Cab – Meter Chalu Hai .
Makhija was conceived and raised in Delhi where his dad and mom worked for the Indian Postal Department. He got his B.A. political science degree from Delhi’s Kirori Mal College. He afterward studied L.L.B. at Delhi University but exited before completion.
Manish Makhija Career Choices
Manish Makhija initially made his imprint and picked up fame with Channel V show, ‘The Udham Singh Show’, where he secured the show as Udham Singh in Hariyanvi style. The show began as a branch of a promotion crusade dispatched by the channel during the overall decisions in the last part of the 1990s requesting that adolescents cast their vote. Later a mission to convince watchers to decide in favor of the Viewers’ Choice Award, included a cartoon of a Haryanvi Jat political decision official from Meham in Haryana, the show was soon a hit.
In 2003, he began working along Pooja Bhatt’s first movie as a director Paap (2004), he sourced two soundtracks from the Pakistani band, Junoon and Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan’s nephew Rahat Fateh Ali Khan, who sang Laagi Tumse Mann Ki Lagan for the film, he additionally did a little part in the film. From that point, he showed up in little parts in movies like Rog and Dhoka (2007), and he helped Pooja Bhatt in Rog (2005). From that point, he worked with Tehelka.com for some time, prior to moving to Goa, where he opened a parlor bar, The Other Side, at Morgem Beach in Goa.
Later in 2008, he additionally facilitated a mainstream reality test show for UTV Bindass flagged down Cash Cab – Meter Chalu Hai. He has additionally highlighted in a feature film Luv Shuv Tey Chicken Khurana and played the role of local mafia in the UK.
Manish Makhija Personal Life
He was formerly hitched to Neha Gupta. After parting ways with her he got married to Pooja Bhatt in 2003. Whom he had met a couple of months ago while working with her in the film, Paap, in which he additionally played a small role. In December 2014 the couple decided to part ways after 11 years of marriage. Pooja Bhatt took to miniature contributing to a blog webpage on Twitter to report their choice. In a series of tweets, Pooja wrote, “To all those who care & especially those that don’t my husband Munna & Me have decided to part ways after 11 glorious years of marriage. Our split as some might call it is amicable & we hold each other in the highest esteem for now and forever.”
Here we have a few memorable pictures of Pooja Bhatt and Manish Makhija together. Let’s have a look:
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In 2016, Bollywood actor and producer Pooja Bhatt visited Pakistan for a fashion week, walking the ramp with Junoon frontman Ali Azmat. The actor has recalled special moments from her memorable trip from time to time.
Recently, while interacting with her fans on Twitter, Pooja Bhatt admitted Karachi offers the best food in South Asia. She was responding to a post on twitter, where a user wrote, “Karachi is the undisputed food champion of Pakistan. Don’t bother coming at me on this.” To this, producer Faisal Rafi responded, “Of South Asia, I dare say.” Agreeing with Rafi, Pooja Bhatt replied, “I second that.”
When she visited Pakistan, political tensions between neighbouring countries were on the rise, following the Uri attacks. So much so, that Bollywood films starring Pakistani artists got banned in India. But even then, Pooja headed over to Karachi and celebrated Diwali in the city. Talking to the media in Pakistan at the time, Pooja stated that she was happy to visit Karachi and mentioned that she has travelled to Pakistan several times before.
For some, age is just a number and to be honest, there are a very few of these hardworking and God-Gifted people who are able to tackle the emerging age with beauty. While we have Anil Kapoor, Sri Devi, Aamir Khan and many other celebrities who know how to stay maintained, we also have many figures around who just became the victim of age factor. One of them is, Pooja Bhatt!
Pooja Bhatt is Mahesh Bhatt’s elder daughter and had been ruling the hearts of fan in the 90s’ with her acting. Dil Hai K Maanta Nahi, Sadak and Zakhm are one of her many hits and her acting skills along with her innocence, have never went in veins.
Here is quick glimpse on Pooja Bhatt’s recent pictures which clearly show how much she has changed – Gracefully!
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Then:
On work front, Pooja Bhatt is indeed a right hand to her father. Sadak 2 is on its way which will feature sister Aalia Bhatt and Aditya Roy Kapoor in lead roles.
Despite of the worse political conditions within the country, Pakistan’s media industry seems determined to spread the ideologies of the real politics as it has recently been revealed that a high budget Urdu Movie, Chambaili is now all ready for its release. The movie focuses on different aspects of the political world and is assumed to do a great business just like previous Pakistani movies, namely, Khuda k Liye, Bol, Lamha-Seedling, etc.
The movie is been directed by a renowned director Ismail Jilani and comes under the join production of 7th Sky Films and Couple Films, where the major producers are Abdullah Kadwani and Shahzad Nawaz. The better the investment, more are the chances that the project would generate a good revenue, and to make this true, there would be seen prominent actors in the movie.
It is interesting to find that although the movie seems to get its inspiration from the home country, no country or culture is been targeted in the movie, whereas the policies of the political world are discussed in general- interesting, isn’t it?
The big budget Urdu film is a political feature film that is centred on several themes and will include a mix of veteran and prominent actors. It is a collaborative production by Abdullah Kadwani and Shahzad Nawaz under the banners 7th Sky Films and Couple Films, and has been directed by Ismail Jilani.
Although the music is still uncommon among the audience, its OST is enough to give an idea about how solid the music of the movie would be, in simple words. Apart from the typical songs, there is also a qawali in the film, making it more close to the hearts of the people of Pakistan
The cast of the movie is something that would probably drag the audience to the cinema houses because the actors like Mehreen Syed, Salman Peerzada, Hamza Abbasi and Nawaz are the celebrities who would display their acting skills the way the audience always wanted to see.
Sana Bucha has stepped into the showbiz industry with her debut film Yalghaar. She is a journalist and has always asked many deep cutting questions to politicians; the most famous one with Maryam Safdar. She was asked about her experiences as a journalist and she told how many politicians have been angry with her. Watch video below:
Sharmila Faruqi is a strong and fearless Pakistani politician who always talks about justice and corruption. She is often seen in various conferences and interviews because of her strong vocal. She is currently serving as a member of the provincial Assembly on the party ticket of the Pakistan Peoples Party.
Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) leader and Member of Sindh Assembly Sharmila Farooqi’s father Muhammad Usman Farooqi breathed his last on Tuesday (today). The news has been confirmed by his family while the funeral prayers will be offered at Rahmania Mosque on Tariq Road after Asr prayer today.
Sharmila also shared the sad news on her twitter and Instagram handle. “Together forever papa…your heart will beat with mine”, she wrote while sharing a picture with his hand.
Farooq Sattar is a popular Pakistani politician and social worker who belongs to Karachi. Farooq Sattar holds an MBBS degree and he began his career as the Mayor of Karachi in 1987. He’s happily married and has recently appeared in Nida Yasir’s show Shan E Sahoor along with his adorable wife. He also opened up about his proposal and his love story.
Talking about his filmy meetup with his wife, Farooq Sattar said, “she came to the medical college, her maternal grandfather was the principal of the college, she bumped into me and asked about her grandfather’s office, I then told her about principal’s office, I took her to the office, I was also the good student at my college, however, she gave me the wrong address and phone number in our first meeting, I also soften her mother’s heart in the meanwhile, her mother was impressed with me, I took her mother to feed Bun Kababs which she remembers til now, they both became my good acquaintances at that time but things happened later on, also, I became mayor of Karachi then her mother saw me on the television”. He further said, “we talked on the phone as well after I became mere, after that there were a few hurdles like caste differences but things happened and we got married”
Ahmed Ali Akbar is making headlines ever since the Parizaad has been released on our TV screens. The actor has given some stellar performances in his career and has also won fame and appreciation for the limited work he has done. Ahmed, who has a following off 788k on Instagram, reached new heights of fame with his role as Parizad, an introvert low-born poet who becomes a powerful business tycoon by fortune.
Many famous personalities and celebrities have been appreciating Ahmed Ali Akbar for his stealer performance in Parizaad. Among the many fans applauding his craft is politician, Faisal Javed Khan.
A character getting more fame than the actor behind it,is a huge acknowledgement of an actor's outstanding performance. Such is the case with #AhmadAliAkbar as #Parizaad. His dynamite talent,acting perfectionism & transformative ability has earned him a merited acclaim. Welldone pic.twitter.com/OGV6Zh7Ayv
Sharing a picture with Ahmed, Faisal shared his sentiments. “A character getting more fame than the actor behind it, is a huge acknowledgement of an actor’s outstanding performance. Such is the case with Ahmad Ali Akbar as Parizaad. His dynamite talent, acting perfectionism & transformative ability has earned him a merited acclaim. Well done”, he wrote.
Nowadays Pakistan is under turmoil. There are increasing prices of goods and crime rate. Our law and order situation is definitely not in control. Whenever we switch on the television we hear news about target killing, bomb blasts, thefts and corruption. People want some relief and they need some sort of entertainment. Under such a situation, some talented people of Pakistan have launched political comedy shows. These shows are a very good time pass. They are not only a sort of entertainment but at the same time they give the politicians and the corrupt people some lessons.
Among these shows some of the shows are very popular like; Hum Sab Umeed Se Hain, Khabarnaak, Hasb e Haal, Mazaak Raat and Banana News Network. These shows are very popular due to some reasons; firstly they connect to the audience in such a way that they convey whatever the common man has to say. Secondly, they add up a humor to the serious issues of Pakistan and it doesn’t seem that depressing as it does while watching news and thirdly, these programs are informative as well. They are an excellent source of information and awareness a person can get. In this article I will describe these shows and I will also tell reasons why I like them. You can share your views in the comment section below.
Starting off with Hum Sab Umeed Se Hain, this amazing political comedy show of Pakistan is written by Dr. Younus Butt. I must say that this man is a genius and sir I truly respect you from the core of my heart and I am a big fan of yours. This show has different segments which include Ek Din Hum Sub Umeed Se Hain Ke Saath, News fuse, B-ads, Parody songs, Side news, Sochna vi naa, Bachey ghair siyaasi hotey hain and boiling point. In this show the main focus is on the poor people and the challenges that are faced by them. Talented actors mimic the politicians and tell them what is right and wrong. This show has been hosted by very popular actresses including; Saba Qamar, Mehwish Hayat, Noor Chaudhry, Mathira , Veena Malik and many more. This show is seen by people of all ages and people wait to watch the show.
Moving on to another famous political comedy show named Khabarnaak, this show is hosted by Aftab Iqbal and there are some people who add life to the show by their mimicry which include Honey, Mir Muhammad Ali and Saleem Albela. The main focus of the show is on the current affairs and the political scenario of Pakistan. This show discusses all the aspects of the society. This show features a segment of Zaban o Biyaan where the host Aftab Iqbal who is brilliantly talented corrects the wrong use of our language. Apart from this Naseer Bhai guesses the composer, lyricists and actors by just listening to the songs which are suggested. This is to add an element of joy. The comedians of the show add a lot of fun to the show and an hour passes just with the blink of an eye. It is indeed a wonderful source of entertainment.
Coming to the next political comedy show, Hasb e Haal has become very popular these days. This show has the honor of being the most watched program in Pakistan. Sohail Ahmed appears on Hasb-e-Haal as Azizi, while the rest of the crew Junaid Saleem and Najia are playing themselves. Sohail Ahmed is a very popular and talented actor we have in Pakistan. This show is an effort to raise the voice of the society. The popularity of the show is understandable in a society like Pakistan. This show has many segments including; Adabparay, Baitbaazi, Hasb e Mazzi, Hasb e Daak, Interview, Khabron par Tabsara, Mukhbariyaan, Off beat Hasb e Haal, Siasi film and tu tu main main.
The other very famous political comedy shows are Mazaak Raat and Banana News Network. Mazaak raat is hosted by Noman Ijaz who is himself a very good actor. This show also interviews some popular politicians and mimicry is done. Apart from this the show has a singing element in it as well. The comedians make the show a competition for the other political comedy shows. Coming to the Banana News Network, it is a comical spin on the happenings in Pakistan. It is a fictitious channel in which celebrities are mocked. The show features segments such as Sports Desk, News Room and Central Studio discussion. In my opinion there should be more shows like this so that our attention gets diverted. I really like all these shows because I do not see any element of show or pomp in them. They are based on realities happening around us and we have to face them. Apart from this I also wish that our corrupt politicians must see shows like these so that they get an overview of our sufferings.
Pakistan is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful countries in the world because of its four weathers, unique and tough mountainous location and beautiful hilly valleys. Pakistan has been blessed with unexplored ethereal scenic beauty. In 2017 and 2018, Pakistan opened its borders for all sort of tourism. The local organizers, then, invited world’s top Vloggers like Mark Weins, Trevor James and many more to Pakistan. They, not only visited Pakistan, but also displayed the beautiful sites, culture and food of Pakistan to the world through their vlogs.
Soon after that, vloggers from across the globe started visiting Pakistan. Cynthia Richie, Rosie Gabrielle and many more visited Pakistan and lived here for longer time. Recently, a Polish-American young vlogger Samantha has been living in Pakistan and she has decided to live in Pakistan. Samantha has also learnt urdu and now she is learning local Hunza language. Samantha wrote, “Hey everyone! I’m Samantha a Polish-American who first visited Pakistan for four months in 2019 and fell in love with the country. I then came back completely solo in April 2021 and have been here ever since – now I actually LIVE here. I’m a published travel writer and blogger and have now visited every single province and territory. 🇵🇰 I can now understand and speak Urdu (and am now currently learning Burushaski from Hunza. Feel free to follow along on my adventures – and thank you to everyone that has so far! The landscapes are fantastic, but it’s the people of this land that have made it a second home. Bohot shukriya”. Here are her pictures.
Public is welcoming her in Pakistan and sending best wishes under her post.
A husband and wife should respect one another, support one another, care for one another. They are called life partner of one another because they are supposed to be working together to get through the thick and thin of life, be the rock in each other’s lives. Sometimes, however, the relationship just doesn’t work out; the couple fails to find a rhythm and a pace they both agree with. Their ideals of life can be clashing or their personalities just too different and incompatible. All these reasons require the couple to simply call it quits or try their level best to compromise and not cause the other any discomforts. However, sometimes when one partner (especially wife, in Pakistan) starts earning more money, jealousy may arise in the heart of the other partner. Some people get over this jealousy by harboring even a worse emotion than jealousy, greed. They get blinded by their love for money and start using their partner like an ATM machine. When their demands and desires are not met, they even resort to blackmailing. Something similar happened with singer Humaira Arshad which resulted in her brother and husband going behind bars:
Anwar Masood is one of the most famous and loved poets from Pakistan for the past two generations now. His literary works and his Punjabi poems have made him a household name and people of all generations love his way of incorporating truth about society in humour. He was just given Hilal e Imtiaz by the Government of Pakistan and his talent was recognized at the highest level.
Anwar Masood was a guest on Hafiz Ahmed’s podcast and he spoke about his late wife very lovingly. He revealed that his wife like him was also a Persian professor and she has great love for The Holy Quran and she kept teaching The Quran till her last breath. He shared that theirs was a love marriage and their families agreed as the match was so good.
Anwar Sahab revealed that he wrote a verse for his wife when she passed away and today that verse is used by everyone. Here is the verse:
This is what Anwar Masood shared about their love story:
He also narrated another poem that he wrote for his late wife. He shared that his wife loved to impart Quranic education and did that till the end of her life. She passed away in Ramadan while she was fasting. He also revealed that she had a great command of poetry and used to listen to his poems.
