Pakistan Fashion Design Council (PFDC) the Lahore based Fashion Council, has organized the annual event of PFDC Sunsilk Fashion Week from 10th-13th April 2014 in Lahore. Various designers and retailers introduced their summer and lawn collections in this event. Here are few pictures from this event.
Images courtesy of Express Tribune and BBC Urdu and some facebook pages.
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The PFDC Sunsilk Fashion Week 2017 ended last night and served the masses lots of glitz and glamour.
Noor by Sadia Asad, Ali Xeeshan, Asifa Nabeel, Adnan Pardesy, Republic by Omar Farooq, Sania Maskatia, So Kamal and Nabila Salon presented their trends for the year on the final day. The red carpet of the show was graced by some of the country’s biggest names.
The 10th PFDC Sunsilk Fashion Week commenced on 13th April 2017. The first day showcased the collections by HSY, Misha Lakhani, Saira*Shakira, Kokab Alvi, Zonia Anwaar and Generation by Khadija Rahman and Sania Studio by Sania Maskatiya, Zainab Hameed. Teena Durrani, Fiza Salqain and others are presenting their collections today, on the 2nd day.
From the red carpet to the ramp, Pakistan Fashion Design Council Sunsilk Fashion Week (PSFW) kicked off on a high note.
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The PFDC Loreal Paris Bridal Week Started with all its glamour and galore. It was a majestic event as usual with the leading designers and models present at the first day. PFDC Loreal Bridal Week has set new standards for fashion designers where they get to showcase their talent in front of a huge audience. It is the most important fashion event of the year where the top designers show what they have in store for the clients. This day opened with showcasing Ali Xeeshan’s beautiful designer collection and Elan showed what it had in store.
Here are some pictures from the event:
We are back with more of PFDC L’oreal Paris Bridal Week pictures Part 2. The designers include Nimsay,Sana Safinaz,Asifa and Nabeel winter Bridal collection,Saai by Sahar Atif,Nomi Ansari ,Saadi Zaheer,Kamya Rokini and many many more. We have picked out few best ones for you people. Enjoy the pictures,maybe they will help some girls who are about to get married this season and are confused with making right choice of dresses for their wedding day.
PFDC L’oreal Paris Bridal Week was held at Faletti’s Hotel. We came across diversity and much of experimentation with colors and beautiful models wearing traditional and contemporary bridal wears set the ramp on fire.HSY creations took the limelight as always. Have a look at the bridal couture that was displayed :
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PFDC Sunsilk Fashion Week Day 2 was all about experimentation. There was nothing traditional about this day. The designers and the make-up artists tested new looks on models so that their work will stand out. Nabila was the main make-up artist who with her team gave the models brand new looks, so new that some of them were even hard to recognize. The designers also played with colors and designed boldly without keeping any limits of tradition of conservative sense of style in mind. The models also looked like they enjoyed doing something out of the ordinary. Fashion is all about creating and in this PFDC day 2 the designers and make-up artists kept their creativity at an all time high. The PFDC Sunsilk Fashion Week 2016 is being hosted by the best people in the business and all the best designers and models are involved in making this event one that will be remembered for a long time.
Here are some pictures from the second day of PFDC from the red carpet and different collections of the designers.
Pakistan Fashion Design Council recently organized Bridal Week in Lahore which ended on last weekend. Here are few clicks from this event
The Pakistan Fashion Design Council (PFDC) has announced the new dates for the 10th season Sunsilk Fashion Week. The press release states that it will take place in Lahore from April 13 to April 16.
“We would like to thank all designers, stakeholders and members of the esteemed press for their utmost support and we look forward to welcoming you in April as the show must go on”, added Saigol.
PFDC aims to reach international standard. It has researched, developed and engaged seasoned experts from UK for lighting, sound, choreography and set design.
The participating fashion designers, textile and high-street brands during March 2017.
Seems like all isn’t really going well for the last episode of the most watched drama serial Meray Paas Tum Ho before it airs. In an uneventful development, a petition has been filed against the drama to stop its last episode from airing.
The petition filed in a Lahore High Court has been done by a woman named Maham who argues that the drama has shown the women community in a negative light and has downgraded them in the society.
The petition argues that Meray Pass Tum Ho has degraded a woman in the drama for making a decision that every man does and therefore caused pain and severe mental torture to the lady and her family amongst other things
The court, after hearing the arguments presented by Maham, has issued notices to the concerned for January 24, 2020. Meanwhile the censor board across the country has allowed the screening of the drama’s last episode across the country.
The last episode of Meray Paas Tum Ho is set to be aired in cinemas and on TV on January 25th, 2020.
Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2017 champions Peshawar Zalmi, over the weekend released their official anthem for the seventh edition. The song ‘Aaya Zalmi’ features singers Zar Sanga, Sunny Khan Durrani, Zoha Zuberi, Tayyab Rehman and Zara Madani. The song’s executive producer is Rohail Hyatt while its music producer is Ali Mustafa. The music vide, directed by Hassan Dawar for the third time in a row features actors Mahira Khan, Ali Rehman and various cricketers from team Zalmi.
According to the video’s description on YouTube, the anthem “symbolises ‘metaphorical representation of life'” and is about “finding your inner peace and the fight with self to reach one’s true potential”, have a look!
Right after Peshawar Zalmi’s official anthem for PSL 7 was released, the audience had a lot to say. Listeners love this year’s anthem. Here we have gathered some public response, have a look!
PSL is loved by all Pakistanis and one team that we all agree has garnered immense popularity is Peshawar Zalmi. They have gained a special place in the hearts of millions due to their outstanding performances and the way their captain Darren Sammy has always expressed his love for Pakistan.
So, last night, the final of PSL 4 was played between Quetta Gladiators and Peshawar Zalmi. Both the teams are the strongest in the whole franchise and the match was tuned in by millions. Quetta Gladiators also have a massive fan following, all thanks to their immense talent. The ambassadors of Peshawar Zalmi, Mahira Khan, Hamza Ali Abbasi and Gul Panra also attended and looks like it was a nail biter for all the stars. Check out some pictures from the stadium:
Quetta Gladiators has won the title of PSL 4 champions but both the teams have a massive fan following and like always it was great to watch cricket coming home!
Peshawar Zalmi is one of the most competent teams of PSL and has won the title one time. Peshawar Zalmi is owned by business tycoon Javed Afridi who is known for all the right reasons and his OTT approach. when the Ertugrul rose to the heights of fame and Halime Sultan became everyone’s crush, Javed Afridi hinted that Esra Bilgic who played the character of Halime might become a part of Peshawar Zalmi And recently in a tweet he also shared that superstar Mahira Khan is also a brand ambassador for Peshawar Zalmi. Hania Amir is also seen dancing in the video, Hania has been associated with Peshawar Zalmi for quite a while now.
Recently the anthem for Peshawar Zalmi has been released and we can see our favorite superstars shaking their leg in the song video and it’s breathtaking.
let’s have a look at the video:
Have you guys seen Anthem of PSL 6 anthem? Did it come up to your expectations? Do you like Esra being a part of the Pakistani project? Feel free to share your views with us!
PSL fever is on, all the fans are loving PSL songs and videos, all the franchise are coming up with motivational and funky songs. Peshawar Zalmi has just release its second song which is “Har Qadam Hay Zalmi”. The song is based on Pashto Rap by Fortitude, Farhan Saeed has also sung the song. Fortitude Band also sung Rap for Ali Zafar’s song Larsha Pekawar which has gotten 55 Million views.
Now, fans loved the Rap song by Fortitude & Farhan Saeed, they loved the collaboration by the band. The video features Hania Aamir & Ali Rehman Khan. Fans are loving the song, here is the song for you guys, it is an enthusiastic song, the song is followed by the comments.
Recent Peshawar blast has shocked everyone which took place at Jamia Zuberia madrassah in Peshawar’s Dir Colony during a class. Seven people have been killed while around 123 people are injured.
Students around the age of 22-28 study in the madrassah and many students were present during the blast.
The wave of danger is spreading again and the whole country is mourning over the death of people. Prime Minister Imran Khan has also issued a statement and said, “Deeply saddened by terrorist attack on madrassah in Peshawar. My condolences go to the victims families & prayers for early recovery of the injured. I want to assure my nation we will ensure the terrorists responsible for this cowardly barbaric attack are brought to justice asap.”
Deeply saddened by terrorist attack on madrassah in Peshawar. My condolences go to the victims families & prayers for early recovery of the injured. I want to assure my nation we will ensure the terrorists responsible for this cowardly barbaric attack are brought to justice asap
— Imran Khan (@ImranKhanPTI) October 27, 2020
Pakistani celebrities are shocked and they have condemned the killing of people. Taking to Twitter many stars including Shahid Afridi, Ali Zafar, Salman Ahmad, Humayun Saeed and many others have posted about the blast.
اللہ کے گھر میں دہشت گردی کرنے والے حیوانوں سے بھی بدتر ہیں، آج جے سانحہ پر دل رنجیدہ ہے۔ اللہ تعالیٰ سے دعا ہے کہ شہیدوں کر درجات بلند کرے اور زخمیوں کو جلد صحت یاب کریں۔ آمین
— Shahid Afridi (@SAfridiOfficial) October 27, 2020
Cowardly terrorist attack on children this morning in Peshawar. There is a clear strategy to destabilize Pakistan. It’s a multi tier co ordinated effort by both external & internal cowards. But the nation stands resolute & our resolve for peace & progress will not be stopped.
— Fakhr-e-Alam S.I & S.E (@falamb3) October 27, 2020
#Peshawar blast is a sad reminder that those cowards who hide in the dark to stalk innocent Pakistanis are completely aligned with the forces which create instability & chaos. They will not succeed.
— Salman Ahmad (@sufisal) October 27, 2020
Deeply saddened to learn about the terrorist attack in Peshawar madrassa. Mind is numb at the thought of our children bleeding again. Unfathomable loss for the families… Lots and lots of prayers for the victims. May Allah protect us from all evil.
— Humayun Saeed (@iamhumayunsaeed) October 27, 2020
Deeply saddened by terrorist attack on madrassah in Peshawar. Brings back haunting memories from the Peshawar school attack. None of this should be forgotten. https://t.co/ZmrkbCFc30 #PeshawarBlast
— Ali Zafar (@AliZafarsays) October 27, 2020
At a loss of words!
May the martyrs of the #DirColony tragedy rest in eternal peace. My thoughts and prayers are with the bereaved families and the injured.#Peshawar #Pakistan
— Farhan Saeed (@farhan_saeed) October 27, 2020
Pervez Musharraf, retired general and former president of Pakistan has seemed to join the mainstream media as a post retirement career choice.
The retired general will be featured in a weekly programme at Bol TV.
The promotional video aired by Bol TV revealed that the show is going to be called, ‘Sab Se Pehle Pakistan with President Musharraf’.
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The show will be aired every Sunday at 8 pm.
The first episode aired on February 26 where Musharraf was seen respodning to an anchor’s questions from Dubai where he himself is living in self-exile.
Pervez Musharraf was a very popular Pakistani general and politician who served as the tenth president of Pakistan from 2001 to 2008. Before entering politics, he was a four-star general and Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff. He was the leading war strategist in the Kargil infiltration that brought India and Pakistan to the brink of war in 1999. Pervez Musharraf married Sehba Musharraf and was a proud father of two talented children, Bilal Musharraf and Ayla Musharraf, who are quite successful in their respective fields.
Bilal Musharraf is an IT expert who recently appeared on Nadir Ali’s podcast, where he talked about his relationship with his father and his father’s last days.
Talking about it, Bilal Musharraf said, “Sometimes, a father and son share a tough relationship, and you end up criticizing each other for their best interests. Especially among us, the Urdu-speaking community, we tend to treat each other harshly in order to correct each other. So! I was very harsh with my father. I felt it was my responsibility to point out the criticism or hearsay about him, whether it was happening to him or because of him. I remember saying him, during his last days, ‘I have been very harsh with you, so I seek forgiveness for my attitude with you.” To which, he responded, “It’s okay, don’t worry — forget about it.” Although I knew he used to feel hurt because of my behavior, he forgave me — and I have deep respect for my father.” Here is the link to the video:
Famous on screen and real life couple Aiman Khan and Muneeb Butt are finally engaged now. This celebrity couple flexibly acknowledged their relationship and appeared together at almost every event. After having a star studded engagement ceremony, the couple now shared some hush push details with their fans at the morning show. Aiman and Muneeb were seen at Good Morning Pakistan and we must say these two always look super adorable!
In a fun segment, the couple was seen answering some interesting questions. Ary even gifted them a ring for Aiman!
The cute couple revealed more about their wedding, and guess what they’re going to get married in a year’s time.
Clips from the engagement are surely not a miss!
Muneeb had a fun thing to share as he revealed how he used to recognize Aiman.
The Q&A segment was a never ending one, as the couple revealed more about their relationship.
Last but not the least, some beautiful moments from the star studded night.
The very talented and accomplished Mirza Zain Baig was recently spotted in an interview with “Fuchsia Magazine”.
Talking about his personal life Zain mentioned that “I was born in Karachi. I went to London for CA. We are four siblings altogether and I’m the third one. After Matric people used to call me for modelling, but I never took it seriously and I always gave my wrong contact number to those who asked me for modelling”.
Further talking about his married life and wife Zain added that “It was an arrange marriage. Families had a get together and then relationship developed. She has a bit issues that I don’t give her much time but she is quite understanding so we talk and manage everything together”.
“I love to go for long drives at night with my wife. Whenever I’m free we go to restaurants and spend quality time with each other”, added Zain Baig.
Ameer Gilani is a handsome and talented Pakistani actor and model who has just started getting acknowledgment for all the right reasons. His passion and dedication to becoming an actor since childhood reflects in his acting that made him popular very soon.
Recently Ameer Gilani appeared in a interview with “Something Haute”.
Firstly Ameer talked about his latest drama serial “Sabaat” along side Mawra Hocane and Sara Khan which has been massively popular among the audience. He was not expecting this much appreciation which he got.
While talking about his personal life, Ameer told that he belongs to Kohat but was grown up in Islamabad and from the same place got his schooling. He moved to Canada when he was in seventh grade and lived there for six years.
Later talking about his career, he told that he used to mimic all the Actors during his young age that made him more fascinating towards the showbiz side. Though he always wanted to be an actor, yet he never thought that he would be one day. His family members used to call him a hero due to his immense interest in acting. He did theater in his high school.
Ameer Gilani says that he is a huge fan of Shahrukh khan and Salman Khan.
After moving back to Pakistan he started studying Law. Along with this he started modeling, still shoots and ad campaigns only. His family was very supportive.
Coming to his future plans he said that for now he is going to concentrate on his studies, he want to avail the opportunity he has. After completing his LLM he will definitely pursue his acting career given that there are good opportunities.
I always go with a flow and never planned anything, says Ameer Gilani.
A great perfume is a long time investment to own. A signature scent should be classic and wearable through any situation, whether it is a casual lunch or a night out. Finding the perfect perfume can be a real challenge, so skim through our list of perfumes we think should be placed on your dresser.
Jimmy Choo launched it’s first perfume in 2011 which is still going strong with women. The bottle is a sleek, sophisticated design while the smell is feminine and sensual enriched with a fruity, toffee essence.
Bleu De Chanel is an intense woody, aromatic fragrance created by Chanel. The perfume has been in the market since 2010 but is still increasingly popular with men. It’s the perfect gift to give your loved one.
Dior Sauvage is a masculine cologne in it’s truest form. The smell is strong and lasts a long time. The perfume has even won Best of Beauty Awards 2015 and 2016.
One of the most expensive perfumes out there, Creed Aventus has established itself as one of the best colognes for men since its release back in 2010. Men usually keep it safe for special occasions mainly because it costs a lot of money. It has a fruity smell combined with smoky, woody notes mixed with vanilla.
Another woody, aromatic fragrance for men, Jimmy Choo Ice gives a cooling effect when worn. It is sensous and not overpowering at all. This fragrance can be worn to the office and even a night out.
Chanel No. 5 is one of the most popular and best selling women’s perfumes by Chanel. The fragrance exudes confidence, class and sophistication. The design of the bottle gives off Parisian vibes and is a timeless piece to own.
Gucci Bloom is a scent which smells like a bed of flowers, perfect for girls who love all things feminine. The bottle is a sleek, straight design. Anyone who is into floral scents will love this one.
Jo Malone London is a unique brand because it not only offers perfumes and colognes separately for men and women but also unisex perfumes. They have various varieties of scents in their collection which can be worn together to create custom scents. How cool is that?
Oud Wood by Tom Ford is a rare and distinctive unisex fragrance best suited for evening wear. It has a rare, exotic and distinctive scent which instantly bring out the wearers raw and sharp personality.
After launching makeup, Huda Beauty launched Kayali, their first ever perfumes for the beauty brand. Kayali comes in four different scents; Citrus, Vanilla, Musk and Elixir. The bottles are beautifully designed giving off a royal Arab feel, by incorporating a diamond like shape. These are a perfect gift to give your loved one and especially for perfume lovers.
So which perfume would you be getting your hands on?
Rahim Perdesi, the man of versatility with a broad sense of humor and wonderful taste, is a complete package. With millions of followers on his Youtube channel, Perdesi ,as a comedian, has managed to make his place in the hearts of many .His has viewership not only in Pakistan but people all over the globe have started admiring and following him.
What is different about Pesdesi? His versatility is.Performing as Perdesi and Nasreen simultaneously in his videos, makes him stand out from the rest. Rahim has not only been playing these two roles successfully but has also been playing other roles well enough. His hard work and quality performance in his videos showcase his uniqueness as a comedian.
His videos have gone viral over the internet and his character of Nasreen, a typical Punjabi woman living abroad with her husband, has particularly impressed everyone.She struggles to keep up with the trends and is desperate to show the girl power. Her bravery and straight –forwardness give a fair representation of women as the strong and self-sufficient members of the society.
Perdesi’s dance is another factor attracting the attention of viewers and this portrays Rahim as a multi-talented man.
Perdesi’s videos, moreover, contain messages in order to morally enlighten the society on the whole. Depicting the importance of tolerance in religion, the bravery of women, and his love for his homeland (patriotism) in his videos, Perdesi gives strong messages to the nation .Humor and entertainment combined with enlightenment and morality, set Perdesi apart from the other comedians.
Pepsi Generations is an ongoing global campaign that marks 120 years of Pepsi globally. As a part of the Pepsi Generations campaign, Pepsi has forayed into fashion by bringing limited edition retro merchandise with three retail giants, as stated by a press release.
The campaign was also introduced in Pakistan, with a commercial spanning through different eras of Pakistan, featuring iconic stars like Fawad Khan, Zoheb Hassan, Wasim Akram and Reema.
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As a first ever in Pakistan, Pepsi launched exclusive retro merchandise with Outfitters, Leisure Club and BTW (By The Way). This is the first time a brand has collaborated with fashion retailers on this scale to introduce capsule collections.
A special launch event called Pepsi Generations Showcase was organised in Lahore to introduce Pepsi’s new exclusive clothing line.
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Outfitters, Leisure Club, and BTW unveiled their exciting new Pepsi clothing line followed by a showcase of a Pepsi themed collection by ace designer Ali Xeeshan. One of the highlights of the show was the celebrity showstoppers such as Fawad, Reema, Iman Ali and Mikaal Zulfiqar who took the ramp by storm.
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The Pepsi capsule collections will be available starting the first week of May at Outfitters, Leisure Club and BTW.
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Pepsi’s new international campaign that gives light by using electricity through cheap plastic bottles has been increasing in popularity. The campaign is about providing light to remote and dark areas where there is little or no electricity. In Pakistan, the movement is supported by many known faces of showbiz. The prominent ones giving their time and resources to this project include Fawad Khan, Mehwish Hayat, Sanam Saeed, Imran Abbas, Saira Shehroz, Shehzad Roy, Sania Saeed and many others.
This year, Pepsi has launched its new ad that includes Noman Ijaz and Mansha Pasha. The ad is about a little girl who is worried for her father returning home at night in the dark. As they live in a mountainous area, the path is uneven and rough. As she struggles to light up the way for him through old candles and unlit bulbs, her mother informs Pepsi’s team of her daughter’s problem. They illuminate her father’s path with inexpensive and environment friendly bottles.
There is a lot of happiness at the end as the father recognises his daughter’s drawing as they are lit up by Pepsi bottles.
The only bad thing about the finale was that the winners were leaked before the episode aired along with the surprise performances. Ayesha Omer had a co- host today. It was Vasay Chaudhary and the man always hit the best masala. Ali Azmat was the celebrity judge or we can say celebrity guest since the judges had nothing to do on finale. He opened the show with his performance of Pataal Sey. He showed why he still is the rockstar. This was the best celebrity guest performance uptill now along with that of Asrar’s.
The judges put the stage on fire and each performance had its own charm. Shahi Hassan performed Na Mumkin and made every one nostalgic. The sound of the song alone was enough to tell people why Vital Signs is the best band Pakistan had and made every one remember Junaid Jamshed. He also provided opportunity to Roots drummer to perform with him which was a very good acknowledgement. Meesha performed Speaker Phaar which though had the perfect rock element, didn’t touch my heart since the other judges were superiorly good. Finale had Aaroh who were the winners of first season and they performed Na Kaho and also remembered Haider. Josh performed Haseena Baliye and they came on the show because it has promoted the bands and they wanted to stand with the concept. For Atif, he knows how to mesmerize the audience and did it again, always the best. The biggest reunion of the finale was EP performing together with Xulfi by their side. It would have been so exciting if the news had not been already leaked of their reunion. They performed Hamesha and the way they rocked it is simply WOW! Ahmed Ali Butt was more of a rockstar than Fawad and the music was AWESOME! Loved the way they rocked the stage.
Finally coming to the finalists both Kashmir and Badnaam performed for the last time on BOB. Badnaam sung Dekh Khudaya while Kashmir did Parwana Hun and both the performances were very good. Kashmir finally won the finale and got 50 lac rupees along with a contract for an album as well as lifetime music royalties. Badnaam on the other hand got 25 lac rupees. Best thing was also giving a huge prize to the runner ups since they have come a long way too. All and all a very exciting episode and deserving winners!
Which band did you voted for and which performance you loved? Share in comments!
The episode started with Asrar’s performance. When Asrar starts singing goosebumps are meant tp appear on your skin, consequently a very entertaining Lajpaal Ali was crooned by the star and made a powerful start for the episode. Ayesha was today again back to the stressful hosting similar to her style in the first episode.
Judges were very attentive about everything that was going on and pointed out all the goods and bads. But what I feel they dragged the show maybe to complete the time frame because the verdict was loud and clear about who should go to the finals. But still they made the bottom two bands perform again which was needless as the performances already spoke for themselves.
Coming to the performances today. All three bands tried to be unique and experimental and two of them succeeded in their ventures too. The first finalist of season two Badnaam made it to the next episode straight away and even managed to get a standing ovation from the judges. They performed Bismillah Karan by Nadeem Abbas in a very different way. To be honest I am not a fan of soft folk music turning into metal notes but these guys didn’t sound wrong because they know what stage presence is and can make people hinder to their performance. Despite of not being a fan of such transitions I liked how they pulled off what they wanted to do and that made them reach the finals. Roots today went with a folk song Peera Ho and the performance was visibly bad. The vocals and music were not coordinated. The lead singer didn’t sound good either, maybe this was not the song for her. Judges were unhappy with the performance clearly. The last performance was by Kashmir. They made a rendition of Mendah Ishq Vi Toon by Pathanay Khan. The best thing they did was keeping the performance simple. It sounded soulful and it was my favourite in today’s episode. I found it better than Badnaam’s. But still Kashmir ended up in the danger zone which was so unnecessary since Roots didn’t deserve a second chance today. The final face off performances were not needed but still they made the remaining two bands perform again. Roots sang Pagal Sa for knockout which may have given them a better chance at surviving if they had performed it first hand. Kashmir again did a fabulous job with their original Soch and became the second band to reach the finals.
Kashmir and Badnaam are in finals now! Which band do you think will win this season? And which performance was your favourite in semifinals? Share in comments!
Pepsi Battle Of The Bands has entered the critical phase now. Eliminations are going on in each episode. Episode 5 had to end with the elimination of one band resulting in the selection of top three bands for the semi finals. Four bands performed in this episode: Jasim Haider and the Pindi Boyz, Kashmir, Badnaam and Roots. My real feelings about the episode are that it was a simple repitition of the previous episodes. The performances and judgement style was so monotonous, it seemed like I was watching an older episode. Lets break it down in parts.
The judges were in form like the previous episode. They listened to the performances and gave their critique along with suggestions to the bands. If the judges had done this from the start the results would have been very different now. Fawad has really improved as a judge to be honest as in the beginning he was straight on praising every band. Meesha should not be included in the judges panel if Pepsi plans another season because she is never able to put forward what she is trying to say and mostly ends up agreeing with the other three judges. Ayesha is doing a good work on hosting since the last episode, she maintained in this one too.
Now coming to the bands, yes each band has a unique style and it is a great thing that they have formed individual identities for themselves but in this episode 3 out of 4 bands seemed like they are repeating their older performances and I am happy that judges pointed this out too. First performance was by Jasim Haider and the PindiBoyz who sang Yes Love by Dr. Aur Billa. This band has such a cool vibe going on that one will always find like dancing along with their funky beats but this performance was like they are running on a track with no turns so they will never change their pace or style of running. Same thing was going on with Badnaam who did a rendition of Shaam e Qalandar. They have a performance style and it is unique too but they should try to change it a bit. The way they performed Shaam e Qalandar was same like they performed Kala Jora. A difference must come with the changing songs. Kashmir did Waqt by EP and despite of the heavy criticism they got I found it okay. It was very Kashmir style. Roots finally made an effort today with their performance on Mera Dil Nahin Available by Vital Signs and this is the first time in the season I could understand why they were safe.
The bands which got in the danger zone were Kashmir and Badnaam, both of them did one more performance each and Pindi Boyz got eliminated. I actually found Pindi Boyz more entertaining in their last performance and their music sounded more lively as compared to Kashmir. Kashmir’s vocals were somehow getting overshadowed by their music too but still it was not Pindi Boyz’s day.
Zeb Bangash did a guest performance today and sang Sureela Sumandar and it was the first guest performance which did not settle much with me. The Disco Deewane was not hitting nerves it usually does when one listens to it. It was average.
Which band did you like in Episode 5? Share in comments!
This episode’s theme was original songs by the bands. All bands had to present their originals to the judges and there was a double elimination at the end. This time too I’ll talk about all the aspects of the show one by one. First one being hosting. Finally Ayesha hosted well. Today she was not trying to be over excited about everything. Her communication with the participants looked natural and in flow. Her parting talk with the eliminated bands was good too.
Yes the judges have awaken. They were actually listening to what was being performed infront of them today. Atif was the best judge in this episode followed by Shahi Hassan. They both pointed out weaknesses of lyrics as well as notes and chords which were misplaced. Fawad also showed interest in every performance and was not doing Sabb acha hai today, he was better in the previous episode too but today he felt like a judge. Meesha however does not look like a good judge. She keeps fumbling her sentences and is mostly seen looking forward to what others would say.
Bands today performed some very good numbers. My favourite like that of the judges was Jasim And The Pindi Boyz today. They performed their original Korina. The lyrics were not meaningful but these guys are music geniuses, they know how to cover the lackings in lyrics and vocals with catchy music. It was a fun number. Loved it. Darvesh did Sadaye Darvesh while Badnaam performed Khawaja Ki Deewani, both of these are from Sufi genre. Badnaam’s was obviously well written as compared to Darvesh but I found both the performances very close today. Madlock according to me fell only on their music as I didn’t understand what was going on with the lyrics. Judges pointed it out too, their Kab Hoga wasn’t worth performing in a knock out round. Kashmir has been one of my favourites uptill now but their Budha Baba went over my head. I understood what they wrote it about but still one does not perform Budha Baba as their original for a knock out round specially when double elimination is involved. Roots performed Khirkiyan and honestly it was a repetition of two lines only over and over. The lead vocalist sounded like she had problems in breathing while hitting higher notes.
Darvesh and Madlock were eliminated today. Darvesh performed better than Kashmir and specially Roots but still they got eliminated. According to my opinion Roots should have gone along with Madlock but it was their day.
Sara Haider gave a special performance with Zindagi and it was simply awesome. Beautiful vocals and powerful energy. Episode 4 was undoubtedly the best one so far with all people filling their shoes finally.
Which band did you people like today? Share in comments!
Episode three of Battle Of The Bands was a double elimination episode. Two bands were eliminated from the final 8 leaving behind only 6 bands. The final judges panel was finally showcased in the episode. The judges for the coming episodes will be Atif Aslam, Meesha Shafi, Fawad Khan and Shahi Hassan.
First of all I’ll talk about hosting today. Since this is the Battle Of The Bands it is meant to be exciting; meant being the operative word here. Thus the host also tries to portray herself overly excited which only comes forward as a portrayal. Ayesha is constantly making a squinted eye expression with strong stressing on every second word. Her hosting was a bit annoying as it seemed forced. Yes she had taken off her beautiful earrings in the middle of the episode in case you were wondering.?
Judges took their seats and the show began. Throughout the episode judges looked extremely exhausted. Remember the last classes of the day when you didn’t want to hear a single word but you had to sit there? Yes that was the case with judges. Only Fawad was a bit awake or maybe he was playing the first bencher in the lot. The bands had worked really hard and had tried to give their hundred percent. But I think the judges should have tried a bit hard hard on judging. They said the same thing to everyone nearly except Shajr; Shajr got some different type of comments. Fawad is a fan of Badtameez playing as he puts it as it is the only word he ever uses to complement the players but still he was the best in this episode because he looked awake and attentive.
The bands performed really well today. They were asked to perform their favourite songs today. Darwesh’s Allah Hi Dega and Badnaam’s Kala Jora were the best in the episode. Kashmir gave a tribute to Aamir Zaki by performing Mera Pyar and their performance was very soothing. All other bands got YOU WERE GOOD signs by the judges too as they were not into criticizing. It seems the makers or maybe the judges want to keep the show positive but atleast the judges should breakdown performances so the audience could know why are they liking someone and why are they eliminating a band. The incoordination between music and vocals of Shajr was felt by the judges today though they should have figured it out in the auditions and may have given chance to Khamaaj or Ehl e Rock instead. Aura’s journey also ended today though judges had said good things about their performance too.
Atif is finally here and he performed a new song in the episode named Yaad Tehari. It gave very Jalpari feels and was a treat for the audience. The show’s atmosphere as whole is very dull and they should have worked a bit more on the excitement factor too and not just only on advertising.
How did you find the third episode of the battle? Share your thoughts!
The second episode of the battle of the bands was the final auditions episode. Judges had to select six bands for the final competition but due to great turn out and even greater music; they chose eight bands for the finals. The bands who made it to the finals are:
Today the judges were more involved with the the performances and really looked out on what was happening infront of them. Fawad and Meesha also gave their input and made the job lighter for Farooq. The judges were however more inclined towards rock music.Positive first qualified for the finals but they were later disqualified because one of their band members was on temporary basis though they had registered him as a member. In their place they selected Madlock though I found Ehl e Rock more capable and better as Ehl e Rock brought a whole new genre to the show with metallica on Urdu lyrics. Khamaaj was also another band which could not make it to the finals though I found it worth giving a chance today as they not only had beauty of music in their performance; the song they had written Bezuban was also outclass. E-Sharp were also good but it wasn’t their day obviously.
Talking about the bands which made to the finals Badnaam not only has a catchy name; the style of their lead vocalist is similar to that of Asrar. Kashmir and Darwesh also deserved the position they reached as both of them were unique and talented. Darwesh’s style was very divine and their poetry was beautiful too as they sang an original. Pindi Boyz were let in after a moment of suspense. Now we have to see how they will take forward the quirkiness they had in their performance. Shajr’s music was very strong but their lead vocalist’s style does not match the music they make. However they have advanced to the final round; how they will make the coordination of the voice and music will be a point to watch in coming episodes. Aura and Roots also made it to finals with Aura’s music gave soothing feels to the judges. The finalists are selected and the bands I will be looking forward to are Kashmir, Darwesh, Badnaam and Pindi Boyz.
Today’s episode had an exciting moment for the audience too. Aaroh reunioned and performed Raag Neela for the fans. The band performed on the stage of Battle Of The Bands after 15 years; where they earlier performed as contestants and this time as stars.
Ayesha’s hosting game needs to up a bit as whenever she speaks it seems like she is trying to be excited; trying being the operative word here as obviously she does not seem excited in reality. Atif was missing today again; maybe he will join the show from the final round.
Which bands are you looking forward too and which do you think should have made it to the finals? Share your opinions in comments!
The much hyped comeback of Pepsi Battle of the Bands is finally here. It is the second season of the show with the first being aired in 2002; more than a decade ago. The contestants of the season one are now the judges. The judges panel will include Fawad Khan, Meesha Shafi, Atif Aslam, Farooq Ahmed and Shahi Hassan. The show is hosted by Ayesha Omer.
Working Of The Show:
The show is currently in audition phase. The judges will first listen to all the participants and will short-list the ones they like. The short-listed ones then once again will battle to reach the final round. At the end only six bands will compete to win the battle of bands in the finale.
Judges and Hosting:
The first episode had Fawad Khan, Meesha Shafi and Farooq Ahmed (lead vocalist of Aaroh) in the judges seats. Though the main judges were Fawad and Meesha as was shown in the promos and Farooq was a guest judge but Farooq was the only one who was seen mentoring the contestants. Fawad and Meesha were almost agreeing with everything what Farooq said. Fawad’s focus was more on the stage presence and the same was the case with Meesha. Farooq on the other hand told the musicians what they were doing right and wrong and what should they work on. In short the only true judge in the episode was Farooq. The hosting was okay. Ayesha looked beautiful undoubtedly but for most part her hosting seemed like she was reading out of paper. Maybe this is the first episode and things will hopefully take off as the show moves forward.
The Bands:
There were many bands which impressed the judges and their music was unique too. Aitebar’s cover by the band OB Positive was the best of the evening. The way they performed created a beautiful nostalgia; it was very close to the original as well as unique at the same time which made the whole rendition beautiful. Another band named Jasim and Pindi Boyz performed their own song and it was hilarious and great. Positive created divine feels with Kalab and all the judges were impressed. Positive had also participated in the first season of the show where Fawad and Farooq were themselves participants. Naksh who played Bolo Bolo also got very positive remarks but I didn’t find them unique; their music was okay and their lead vocalist doesn’t seem very polished. Kashmir was another band who performed beautifully. Madlock and Shajr though got yes from the judges were not up to the mark as Madlock should work on coordination more and the lead vocalist’s voice in Shajr was not matching the music they created though their music was very powerful. The music seen in the first episode was very raw and native. The bands will improve more as the show will move forward and the coming episode will hopefully bring more unique bands out on the scene.
This is only the first episode and had a lot of short-comings. Possibly the coming episodes will showcase improvements on the judging side and maybe we could see Atif too. Did you watch the first episode? Which bands you liked? Share in the comments!
Zaid Ali Tahir, the renowned internet comedian got hitched last week and his fans had multiple reactions after the news was confirmed. Zaid also shared the picture of his cute wife and the couple looks beautiful together.
Some people are as everyone one knows born to say negative things like:
But most of the people wished the couple and downright fell in love with the jori:
People also countered the ones who were uselessly criticizing by supporting the couple:
Some are heart broken too:
And here comes the best advice for the newly wedded couple:
Saba Qamar recently confirmed in an interview that she was going to be playing the role of Qandeel Baloch in an upcoming biopic which will tell the story of the deceased. The biopic promises to be an “extraordinary story of an ordinary girl”. Urdu1 also made a biopic based on the life of fighter pilot Marium Mukhtiar few months back. Nina Kashif who is at the helm of affairs believes in doing something out of the ordinary but this time around her attempt to do so isn’t being welcomed by the general public for many reasons.
Firstly, most people think that Qandeel Baloch wasn’t a victim of honor killing therefore saying that this was the story of a girl who was killed in the name of honor is wrong. Honor killing was used as an excuse to hide the actual cause behind her murder. Secondly, people are saying that Qandeel Baloch’s life was not exactly heroic therefore glorifying someone who was not a hero in their life is wrong. Although Saba Qamar said that the makers were not going to glorify her but then why make a biopic if they think that she does not deserve to be glorified? Thirdly, people are questioning if the reason for this biopic is that controversial content gets more ratings because there are many more inspirational personalities like Abdul Sattar Edhi, Amjad Sabri and Junaid Jamshed who recently died so why can’t the people at the helm of affairs highlight their life instead of that of Qandeel Baloch? Also, let’s not forget Mashal Khan whose story and tragic end deserves more attention.
The news of this biopic has already started debate all over social media and does make you wonder about the real reason behind this project, especially when such big names like Umera Ahmed, Saba Qamar and Surmed Sultan Khoosat are associated with it.
Here are some of the comments which show how people are reacting to this news!
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While the students and faculty members in Karachi University obviously thought inviting Ayyan as the Cheif Guest will give them publicity but they probably did not realize that this action will not be taken well by many other people who see Ayyan as a criminal and also a killer.
Here are the reactions of some well known people after learning that Ayyan was invited as Cheif Guest in Karachi University:
Pakistan is blessed with immense musical talent. We have had many talented singers and musicians come out of this land and someone is always ruling the music charts and car stereos all around the year. So after Pasoori fever went down a bit, we have Kaifi Khalil’s Kahani Suno which is everywhere and people are just loving it. Through becoming an OST, the masses are even more exposed to the musical masterpiece and the song has entered the YouTube’s Top Global Music Charts as well.
This is Kaifi Khalil’s Kahani Suno:
The song’s cover was then sung by Aima Baig who later shared that she was going through a heartbreak and felt the song was close to her heart.
This was Aima’s cover:
Yashal Shahid has also sung the famous song at an event now.
Here is Yashal Shahid giving her own twist to Kahani Suno:
Though all of them are supremely talented artists, people just want these female singers to stay away from Kaifi’s song and let it be the way it is. This is what the internet has to say on all the covers of Kaifi Khalil’s Kahani Suno they have been hearing:
Bilal Abbas Khan and Durefishan Saleem are the IT couple of Pakistani entertainment world right now as their reel life chemistry in Ishq Murshid is what made that drama a superhit and memorable for everyone. Bilal played Fazal Bakhsh/Shahmeer Sikandar while Durefishan Saleem played Shibra Suleman in the drama. The story has finally ended with a star-studded premiere in Lahore and the last episode featured in cinemas all over the country.
Both Bilal Abbas Khan and Durefishan Saleem wore white for the premiere and Bilal also shared a special shoot for the occasion that is winning hearts. Here are some pictures of the duo from the shoot as well as their celebration for Ishq Murshid’s success. Check out:
Fans loved to see their favourite stars together and now want them together in real life. The shipping is really hard and here is how it went:
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