A few days ago, it was reported that Shaheen Shah Afridi, the fast bowler of the national cricket team, has been engaged with daughter of Shahid Afridi, which was later confirmed by Lala himself on social media.
However, Shaheen Afridi’s brothers got into trouble due to the celebration of the joy of getting things done. It so happened that Shaheen Afridi’s cousins and brothers fired in the air in Landi Kotal in celebration of the engagement, which spread panic in the entire area.
A video of Shaheen Afridi’s brothers firing went viral on social media but it is now being speculated that they may face legal action.
In this regard, Shaheen Afridi’s brother said that firing on such occasion of happiness is not a crime while the district administration says that action can be taken according to the law.
Sonya Hussyn and Shoaib Malik are popular celebrities of Pakistan. Sonya is a phenomenal and versatile actress and Shoaib Malik is a legendary cricketer.
Both the celebrities have appeared in an Eid special episode of “Time out with Ahsan Khan” which was aired on Express Entertainment TV.
While talking about Eid traditions in the show, Sonya Hussyn shared about her brilliant cooking skills. Shoaib Malik also appreciated her cooking skills and said, ” I also had the chance to eat the scrumptious meal prepared by Sonya when I went to her place”.
In response, Sonya opened up about her mother’s reaction when she met Shoaib Malik for the first time. She Said,” When Shoaib came to my place, my mother liked him for me as a partner and started texting me that he is so cute and she liked her. My parents are so unaware of whatever is happening on social media and Television, they didn’t even know that Shoaib is already married to globally famous tennis player Sania Mirza and has a son also.”
Shoaib Malik added that he didn’t know Sonya’s Mother is unaware of his marriage and liked him for her daughter and said, “I never went to her place again for a meal.”
Check out the link below to see Sonya Narrating this interesting story.
Sana Javed is a brilliant and adorable Pakistani actress who has gotten fame from Piyare Afzal. Drama Khaani & film Mehrunnisa We Love You added a lot to her fame as an actor. Lately, the actress has fallen prey to a controversy, however, she kept quiet on it but it seems that the actress is changing her behavior with people. Her recent appearances and interactions seem to be cordial and friendly.
Currently, Sana is co-hosting Jeeto Pakistan and representing city Islamabad , in second episode of the show, when host Fahad Mustafa asked about the specialty of Islamabad from Sana Javed, Sana replied to his question & informed that she has brought pulao for audience, she said, “I brought pulao for audience, which is Islamabad’s speciality”. Sana Javed then went to the public and distributed the boxes of Pulao to audience which they loved a lot. Have a look at the video.
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Actor Feroze Khan recently announced that he had quit the showbiz to follow his religion and that he would only act in projects that focused on spreading the message of Islam.
Feroze’s decision was met with a lot of appreciation by his fans and followers. In fact fellow actor Hamza Ali Abbasi also congratulated Feroze for such a bold decision at the peak of his career. However, Fahad Mustafa believes something else when it comes to Feroze Khan quitting showbiz.
Talking to Momin Ali Munshi in his digital show, Fahad was asked what he thought about Feroze quitting showbiz. Keeping a very matter of fact tone, Fahad said, “I think one should give oneself some time. Even if you’ve taken such a decision, one should give some time because if you want to return back some day, it’ll be very difficult.
Adding that he sometimes felt the same, Fahad stated,” I get such thoughts every day but I don’t say anything. Why do we have to say everything on social media? Everyday I think I’ll quit my show, but do I do that? We should always give ourselves some time before taking such a big decision.”
Amna Riaz is a Pakistani Youtuber and food expert. Amna Riaz runs her own youtube channel by the name of Kitchen with Amna and became the first female Pakistani YouTuber who received gold play button from Youtube. Amna Riaz is known for uploading easy and delicious food recipes.
This wedding season, the cooking Messiah of many girls Amna Riaz also got married.
Pictures and videos from Amna Riaz’s wedding functions are all over the internet and people can’t stop adoring these pictures.
Amna Riaz kept her fans updated with her wedding festivities through youtube. She has uploaded many videos on YouTube from her wedding.
Amna Riaz recently uploaded a video on youtube in which Amna and her husband Bilal opened the gifts they received on their wedding. Meanwhile, Amna also showed the diamond bracelet she received as a gift from her husband.
Adeel Chaudhry happens to be one of the most underrated actors in Pakistan. The man knows his craft well when it comes to acting. He also happens to be a great singer, having not only Pakistani but also a Bollywood hit to his credit. Adeel, is a man of many talents; an actor by choice, a singer by talent, a dentist by education and currently learning to be a pilot. That’s Adeel Chaudhry for you.
Adeel Chaudhry has some good body of work in Pakistan to his credit. But across the border, the actor has also worked with Shahrukh Khan in a total of three television commercials.
Not only this, Adeel Chaudhry also worked with Amitabh Bachchan and had a chance to perform at his niece’s wedding as well. It was during this time that Adeel got a chance to have good conversation with Amitabh Bachchan.
It was during this conversation with Adeel that Amitabh Bachchan shared how he wanted to see Pakistan. “Amitabh Bachchan told me that his mother was from Lyallpur (now Faisalabad) and that he really wanted to visit Pakistan and explore his ancestral roots here.”
Shahzad Sheikh is a popular celebrity as he is the son of legendary star Javed Sheikh. He made his big-screen debut in the film Karachi Se Lahore with Ayesha Omar. Apart from this, he has worked in numerous drama serials like Qurban, Tabeer, Annie Ki Ayegi Baarat, Ghar Titli Ka Par, Mohabbat Tumse Nafrat Hai, Raaz-e-Ulfat and others.
Shahzad Sheikh recently made an appearance in “G Sarkar”. In the show, while talking about his female fans Shahzad Sheikh said that his wife doesn’t have any problem with his fans. He doesn’t exchange numbers with them they are limited to Instagram messages only. He said that at times, his fans send gifts to him as well. Then he laughingly said that God knows what the issue all these fans has as they send gifts for Shahzad and even for his kids but no one ever sent anything for his wife.
Appearances are very important in the showbiz industry. How you look, your weight, height, complexion and even hair is questioned when you come on screen as an actor. We have seen many actors transforming themselves and losing a lot of weight to get more work. Muhammad Hunbal aka Sabz Ali from Sang e Mah and Khurshid Firdous from Ehd e Wafa also had to do it.
Hunbal started out his career as a background dancer in Parwaaz Hai Junoon. It was then he was asked to lose a little bit of weight while he was still a student. He was later offered to do the role of Khurshid Firdous in Ehd e Wafa as he had still not lost weight and they needed a slightly chubbier actor for the character.
What compelled him to lose weight is when he saw his own side profile on camera while he was shooting Ehd e Wafa. He thought he needed improvement in his appearance as he was not satisfied with his look on camera. That is when he lost weight seriously after entering the drama industry.
This is how Muhammad Hunbal shares his weight loss story:
Ayesha Omar is a beautiful Pakistani actress who has done many dramas. Her claim to fame project is Bulbulay. The actress is also known as ‘Khoobsurat ‘ by the kids because of immense popularity of Bulbulay.
She has appeared in Good Morning Pakistan. Ayesha Omar has talked about her skin regime in detail.
Answering to the question about how to keep the skin clear Ayesha Omar said, ” It is very important to keep your hormones in balance instead of treating it externally, if your hormones are levelled your skin will remain glowing and clear”
She said, ” When ever your sugar intake is high your skin will break down so always check your sugar intake , control the sugar level”.
She further said that honey and tea tree oil is good to use for over night results.
Pakistani celebrities have easy access to their fans through social media. They keep on posting about their activities on a daily basis. Nowadays, social media is the best place to find out what these celebrities are doing. Most of the Pakistani celebrities who are usually really busy with their hectic schedules are locked down just like everyone else due to the Coronavirus pandemic. While it is easy for an introvert to be in the lockdown, it can be challenging for someone who is used to a busy lifestyle outside their homes. The great thing is that most of the Pakistani celebrities are contributing to spreading awareness or to charity while they are in lockdown. The fact that these celebrities are sharing their daily routines with the fans, gives their fans some encouragement as well.
Here is what Pakistani celebrities are doing while in lockdown.
Ayeza Khan and Danish Taimoor
Ayeza Khan and Danish Taimoor both have made sure that they keep their fans posted about their activities while in lockdown. They are both really busy celebrities therefore it seems like, they have taken this lockdown as an opportunity to spend time with their children. Ayeza Khan has posted many videos and pictures which help spread awareness and show what a good time they are having with their kids. At the same time, both of them are promoting their projects on their social media pages too. Following these two on social media definitely gives one hope that a lockdown with people you love is not so bad after all!
Sajal Ali and Ahad Raza Mir got married only a few days back. Both of them are private individuals who do not share their daily routines with their fans. We are however guessing that they are not in Pakistan right now. They posted the same instructions on Instagram for their fans to follow along with a picture of the Mir family wearing masks. Sajal and Ahad urged people to take the necessary precautions.Sajal Aly has also been busy cooking.
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Yasir Hussain and Iqra Aziz
Yasir Hussain and Iqra Aziz are entertaining their fans by sharing different videos. At the same time, they are also helping their fans understand what they can do to protect themselves from the Coronavirus. In the latest video, Yasir Hussain was seen making Iqra Aziz’s braids, which was really cute.
Nida Yasir came under criticism for airing her program in such trying times. Her idea of cheering people up with makeover sessions which defied the purpose of social distancing was also criticized. Well, now it seems Nida and Yasir are on the right track because they uploaded a video showing how they were cleaning their own space. Such videos definitely inspire people to do the same.
Fatima Effendi and Kanwar Arsalan too consider this lockdown a chance to bond with family. For them, it is family time more than quarantine time. They also keep the fans updated about their activities which involve spending time with their kids more than anything else.
Adnan Siddiqui and Humayun Saeed recently came back from an International trip. They self-isolated themselves in a hotel room. While there, they also made the most of it by spending the time to interact with their fans. They got their Coronavirus test done to ensure that they only interact with people once they have been tested negative.
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Maya Ali
Maya Ali’s video which she shared on social media went viral immediately. Maya Ali was seen cleaning the door nozzles and switchboards in her house. This was definitely the kind of ‘inspiration’ her followers needed in order to ensure that their surroundings are clean. Most often people depend on their housework for doing such cleaning, watching a celebrity do this on her own must have given people the incentive they need to do the same.
Hania Aamir is locked down with her best friend Maida Azmat. She is probably the only celebrity who has been really open about how difficult it has been for her to stay indoors. She admits that the lockdown is taking a toll on her even though she is with her best friend. Maida too is finding it equally difficult. At the same time, they are trying their best to stay in touch with fans.
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Feroze Khan
Feroze Khan is busy doing charity while everyone else is locked down. He has used his social media handles to collect the funds for distributing ration bags among those people who cannot afford to be locked down. He has been motivating people to do the same and has also been giving them the spiritual inspiration they need.
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Saba Qamar
Saba Qamar summed up her outlook on the lockdown in a single post. She urged her followers to do everything needed to stay safe. At the same time, she suggested praying, yoga, watching movies and YouTube videos. We are guessing that is all she is doing herself too.
Noman Ijaz has been posting videos regularly to make people understand the situation. He has been sharing his perspective and also telling people to follow the instructions of the government.
Naeema Butt has an active and useful plan for the days she is locked down. She intends to make social media videos for all her fitness routines and whatever she does on a daily basis. She also wants to spread motivational and spiritual messages. She is also there to listen to other people share what their plans are or if they want to talk about anything at all.
Komal Rizvi
Komal Rizvi has been busy spending time with family. At the same time, she has been interacting with her fans quite a lot. Apart from sharing her daily routine, she has also been sharing beauty tips on her social media pages.
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Shahid Afridi
While most of the celebrities are bonding with family in this lockdown, Shahid Afridi has not been sitting home at all! He has been actively contributing to helping the poor and needy. He has also been allocating his time to share awareness to ensure that the virus does not spread further.
Shaista Lodhi has been working out at home and she has also decided to use this time to look within herself. Shaista has also been educating her fans to help them increase their immunity and stay safe.
For Sanam Jung too this period of lockdown means spending time with her family. She is also spreading awareness through her social media handles and her cute daughter is helping her do that.
Imran Ashraf is a sensitive soul who has been making sure that he leaves a lot of public service messages on his social media pages while he is at home. He also keeps on motivating his fans by asking them to look at the bright side.
We all know Saboor Aly as an actress and a model. Until now none of us knew that Saboor Aly also is a great cook. While locked down in her house Saboor Aly has been busy cooking delicious foods.
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Naimal Khawar and Hamza Ali Abbasi
Newlyweds Naimal Khawr and Hamza Ali Abbasi are out of the country right now. They are also in isolation but the fact that they are together is making self-isolation easier for them. Hamza Ali Abbasi has also been visiting the Islamic leaning centre in Dallas while keeping a safe distance with his colleagues.
What have you been doing while in lockdown? Share your views in the comments section.
Zaid Ali, otherwise known as Zaid Ali T, is the ultimate comedy videos king. He has fan around the world, especially in Pakistan, who wait for his sarcastic brown life problems related videos. Previously, he came to Pakistan for awards show and celebrities flocked to have a selfie with him.
Now, he is back in the country but it seems that he is here for something special. Because, this selfie with Ahsan Khan is definitely causing an uproar of rumours.
But, don’t worry, we have an insider scoop for you. A little birdie has told us that Ahsan Khan will soon be hosting a fun kids game show, and Zaid Ali is going to be a special guest in one of the episodes. A little birdie? Not really! Here is what Ahsan Khan captioned the picture with:
It won’t be wrong to say that, after Udaari, Ahsan Khan has managed to make a special place in Pakistani entertainment industry. No matter what he does, we know that he puts in extra heart and efforts in it.
And when Khan’s efforts, double up with the king of puns – Zaid Ali – we know something definitely exciting will be brewing in. We can’t wait for the show to go on air, especially the episode where Pakistani American Zaid will be making us laugh our heads off.
Aiza Awan is a new Pakistani actress who is getting fame because of her cute face and excellent acting skills. She has performed in many dramas including Deewangi, Faryad, Zard Zamano ka Sawaira and Mujey Baita Chahye. Her gorgeous face and notable acting skills have paved ways for the young actress and now she is often seen on Television. She also did drama serial Faryad as one of the main leads with Zahid Ahmed, Nawal Saeed, and Adeel Chaudhry.
Recently, Aiza Awan has appeared in Ahsan Khan’s show Time Out With Ahsan Khan where she has talked about the qualities she seeks in her life partner. In the question, Ahsan Khan asked from Junaid Khan that what qualities Aiza might seek in her life partner while getting married.
To this question, Junaid replied, “there are always two answers to that question, official one and the real, I will give its official answer which is usually uttered by girls that he should be good at heart, an honest soul & caring person”. Then Junaid told the real answer on Ahsan’s choice that he must have to have a Prado”
Aiza first didn’t agree and gave shocks to Junaid as per segment’s rule but when she replied she uttered the same words and said that he should be good at heart and yes money is important too. Here is the link to video.
In another segment Ahsan said as Aiza, “I will soon get married and will settle down, is that true?”
To this Aiza first asked Junaid if he has leaked this news but later on she replied and said that she wants to settle down by getting married but she will keep on working as an actress as acting is her passion and she also revealed that she is fond of getting married too but she can’t leave showbiz. Have a look at video.
Waleed Iqbal is a Pakistani politician, lawyer, law professor serving as a member of the Senate of Pakistan from Punjab, Pakistan, and the Chairperson of the Senate Committee for Defense. He is the grandson of poet and politician Allama Muhammad Iqbal, and the son of philosopher and former Senior Justice Javid Iqbal and judge Nasira Iqbal. He was the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party’s candidate for the National Assembly from the NA-124 (Lahore-VII) district in the 2013 election but was defeated by Sheikh Rohail Asghar of the PMLN party.
Waleed Iqbal recently made an appearance in “G Sarkar” and in the show, he gave advice to various famous politicians. He gave advice to Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, Maryam Nawaz, Uzma Bukhari, Firdous Ashiq Awan, Rana Sanaullah, and Maryam Aurangzaib.
Let’s have a look at the video:
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Ace bowler Shoaib Akhtar recently made an appearance in “G Sarkar” hosted by Nauman Ijaz. In the show, Shoiab gave advice to the most famous cricketers of Pakistan.
For Umer Akmal Shoaib Akhtar said that it’s too late for him now. For Sharjeel Khan, he said that he must fix his mindset. He advised Mohammad Amir to bring his pace back. Shoaib Akhtar thinks that Babar Azam must believe in himself more. He advised Mohammad Hafeez to stop talking because now Rameez Raja is chairman PCB. Shoaib thinks Wahab Riaz needs another hair transplant also he needs to get back to the team for the world cup. About Kamran Akmal, Shoaib Akhtar thinks that he should leave wicket keeping and start batting and he will become the greatest player in Pakistan. He asked Misbah-ul-Haq to forgive us. He advised Shaheen Afridi to get his muscles more in his thighs and he has a brighter future only if he leaves towards greatness.
So, after much hype created for the launch of HUM SITARAY , we expected it to be genuinely and purely Pakistani Private Channel. Alas! it is among the genre of those tv channels nowadays which prefer Indian and Turkish Dramas in spite of coming up with Pakistani Content.The likely reason of not creating own stuff is that the cost of having their own projects is much more as compared to what they get/buy from other countries and dub them.
Have a look at the new signature presentation of HUM SITARAY :
The 8 pm slot is coming up with Turkish Drama for 5 days.From Monday to Friday its Waadi-e- Ishq that will be aired.Pakistani Drama “Lamha” will be aired on Saturdays at 8pm whereas “Ghundi” – Pakistani Drama will be aired on Sundays. Other slots include various Indian soaps as well as Pakistani Dramas.
A high-street brand introduced by one of the largest names in the textile industry, Sapphire is celebrated for combining 100% pure fabric with unprecedented design aesthetic to create designer wear at an affordable price. Their range of clothing has something for everyone: Daily wear, party wear, formal wear, silk tunics, scarves, and unstitched fabric. The overarching theme of the collections is providing affordable designer clothes to the masses.
This meld of exquisite design and the high-class fabric has resulted in the breakthrough of this one-of-a-kind retail brand. Sapphire’s commitment to the quality fabric over the years has made it a household name, synonymous with excellence.
West by Sapphire is one of the categories which is launched by Sapphire. The recent collection of West by Sapphire features the stunning and gorgeous Syra Yousuf. Syra looked bewitching in all the western winter attire designed by Sapphire. Here we have garnered a few images from the photoshoot of Syra Yousuf for West by Sapphire:
Script writing is not an easy task; a good script requires tons of creativity, a great deal of time, command on the language, intelligence and most of all a good understanding of what the writer wants to show to his/her audience. No matter how star-studded a drama’s cast is and how skillful the director may be, without a quality script which is well-thought-out and put together intelligently, a drama can never make a lasting impact on the viewers.
Nowadays when viewers are spoiled for choice it is especially difficult to keep their interest alive and to ensure that they stick to a certain drama therefore the writer’s job today is more difficult than ever. Also, nowadays when production houses focus on content which will give them the ratings they desire instead of a script which will give those few viewers who tune into television to watch something which isn’t only entertaining but also meaningful, something worthwhile to watch, the writer’s job becomes even more complicated. Even with all these challenges there are still some writers who keep on giving their viewers dramas which leave a lasting impression on their minds. We are not saying that these writers always deliver, sometimes they disappoint the viewers as well but if we look at their career as a whole then it is quite apparent that they are talented and creative people whose writings come straight from the heart.
It takes a lot of hard work to have the kind of reputation that makes people tune into your dramas therefore we truly appreciate the effort all these wonderful writers put into their scripts. Here is a list of those renowned writers who continue to enthrall the viewers with their amazing stories year after year.
Noor-ul-Huda Shah
Noor-ul-Huda Shah is known for highlighting those issues in an impeccable manner which are usually not given the kind of treatment they deserve in Pakistani dramas. She is one of those very few writers in the drama industry who write with a specific purpose in mind and someone who has always succeeded in getting the right kind of response from her viewers. Her first drama Jungle aired in 1983, it questioned those traditional values in remote rural areas which were meant to subjugate human beings. The drama was a massive hit which was a huge success because it isn’t an easy feat to write dramas which have so much educational value yet they prove to be entertaining. This drama won Noor-ul-Huda Shah recognition and practically helped people who were in similar situations by changing mindsets. She wrote Marvi in 1993 and once again proved that dramas could serve a much bigger purpose than entertainment alone. Presently, drama serial Sammi also highlights different problems within the rural set up in Punjab and does so very intelligently.
Scripts which are deep, meaningful and impactful are the trademark of Noor-ul-Huda Shah, a writer who believes in quality and not quantity. Her scripts have always made a tangible difference and have enabled viewers who are not even acquainted with these practices to learn so much about the system. This is important because that is the only way educated people start talking about these issues and can some day make a difference if they choose to do so. Noor-ul-Huda Shah isn’t just any other writer but she is a woman of substance with a mission.
Umera Ahmed
It won’t be an overstatement that Umera Ahmed is the most followed and widely read novelist in the country, that is the reason why her dramas always bring joy to her huge number of fans all around the globe because they know they will be in for a ride because when it comes to Umera Ahmed, the quality of the story and drama is guaranteed. The way Umera Ahmed narrates a story, it shows that she is not only gifted, but she has utilized her gift of words in a positive way where she has inspired and influenced everyone who has ever read or seen her work. Umera Ahmed adds the flavor of spirituality in her work like no other and makes sure to stay true to her approach in every single project. Umera Ahmed’s dramas are always embedded with a lot of messages but she makes sure tackle that aspect in such a way that it actually sits well with the viewers and they actually understand what she is trying to convey without making it too preachy. Umera Ahmed has dealt with all sorts of issues in her dramas and every single time she has hit the mark. Meaningful dialogues, simple situations, to-the-point approach make her dramas work wonders. Umera Ahmed has recently started exploring new dimensions where she takes care of screenplays of those dramas which are penned down by other writers and even those dramas get a lot of recognition and viewership because Umera Ahmed’s name is associated with them, recent examples include Digest Writer and Aabro.
HUM Tv definitely takes the crown for introducing the Pakistani drama buffs to the world of Umera Ahmed’s beautiful publications because they used her novels and turned them into dramas and after that every other channel followed. Some of her famous dramas are Wujood e Laraib, Lahasil, Daam, Meri Zaat Zarra e Benishaan, Shehr-e-Zaat, Durr-e-Shahwar, Kankar, Zindagi Gulzar Hai and Mohabbat Subha Ka Sitara Hai.
Mustafa Afridi
Even though Mustafa Afridi has a few dramas to his credit, he has recently blown all the Pakistani drama buffs away with the perfection of Sang e Marmar. Mustafa Afridi is one of those writers who challenge the trends that are prevalent in the drama industry and always tries to bring something different, unique and new to the table. Aseerzadi and Firaaq were very different projects that had so much going on for the characters. Sang e Marmar actually hit the mark in such a way for Mustafa Afridi that all the viewers definitely got a taste of what he is capable of when it comes to script writing and most certainly made him a writer to watch out for. Strong and unique characters have always been a part of Mustafa Afridi’s projects and he is one of those few male writers that do not believe in making the heroines cry. Though-provoking and meaningful dialogues add another dimension to his dramas because he has such a way with words through which he effortlessly conveys the crux of the situation.
Just when the viewers thought Mustafa Afridi will only bring intense and heavy dramas for them, he surprised everyone with a light-hearted romantic comedy Yeh Raha Dil. The best part about Mustafa Afridi’s dramas is that he doesn’t believe in making his characters completely black and white and adds so much of personality to them that you actually get to understand their thought process.
Khalil-ur-Rehman Qamar
Khalil-ur-Rehman Qamar is known for his powerful and soul-stirring dialogues and for characters which are unlike any other. Very few people know that Khalil-ur-Rehman Qamar left his job as a banker so that he could pursue his passion for writing. Although his family never supported him but he knew he had what it took to be a successful writer and gave his family a reason to be proud of him not once but number of times.
His writings are honest which clearly show that he does not write to impress anyone but he writes because he has something meaningful to say. This is the reason why right from the Boota From Tooba Tek Singh and Landa Bazar days his dramas have not only mesmerized the viewers because of their uniqueness but also because they gave many actors new identities. A recent example of this was Afzal from Pyare Afzal, Hamza Ali Abbasi was known as Afzal for the longest time and the role he played won him recognition like never before. Pyare Afzal was one of the biggest hits of this decade because of the powerful script and characters which won the viewers over completely. Bunty I love You, Sadqay Tumhare and Mera Naam Yousuf Hai are some of Khalil-ur-Rehman Qamar’s recent dramas which showed that even a love story can be translated on screen in many different ways.
Farhat Ishtiaq
Farhat Ishtiaq is known for giving the Pakistani viewers some of the most liked and talked about dramas of recent times. She has done well and excelled at it all, from classic love stories involving pain, misunderstandings and then a happy ending to complex family ties and last but not the least talking about problems faced by women in a male dominated society. Hamsafar was the prime example of a family drama which hooked the viewers with a simple yet engaging storyline, Diyar-e-Dil was a breath of fresh air because of the way it translated intricate family ties on screen, Rehaii showed how powerful women really are and how they change their lives if they believe in themselves and Udaari was another feather in the cap of this talented writer.
For the first time Udaari took a different and positive approach and realistically showed how a rape victim turned into a survivor and brought her rapist to justice. Udaari set an extraordinary example for all those writers who were continuously showing women in a very different light. It had so many positive women role models and for the first time a writer showed how a rapist could be brought to justice. Udaari was applauded because of its mature approach towards the issue of rape and set a good example. Farhat Ishtiyaq’s recent project Yakeen Ka Safar is being well-received by the viewers as well, because it is another social based drama by her which highlights different issues faced by women. The variety that Farhat Ishtiyaq has showed so far is enough to understand that she has a grip on all sorts of subjects.
Faiza Iftikhar
Faiza Iftikhar is one of those writers in our industry who has given a variety of dramas to her viewers and every other play guarantees a quality family entertainment because this is what she strives for, be it humor filled dramas or issue based stories, she makes them all thought-provoking and embeds a message within. The comedy factor surely sets her dramas apart from the rest as it is always added tastefully and never seems forced. Even though it is evident that Faiza enjoys writing comedy, this thing still doesn’t undermine the fact that she adds a lot of other flavors to her scripts just as skillfully which sheds a light on her understanding and knowledge of emotions and also her expertise in elaborating them on-screen.
Where Faiza gave the viewers fun dramas like Mannchalay, Aunn Zara, Akbari Asghari, Ek Nayi Cinderella, she has also given us intense dramas like Bilqees Kaur, Dil Lagi, Yahan Pyaar Nahi Hai, Kuch Ankahi Si Batain and Mein Stara. Another thing highly appreciable about Faiza Iftikhar is that she is one of those writers who doesn’t believe in ‘damsels in distress’, therefore, the viewers never ever get to see helpless, hopeless, weak female characters in her dramas, recent examples were Anmol of Dil Lagi and Washma of Aap Kay Liye.
Sarwat Nazir
A novelist turned drama writer who has a knack for depicting religious characters in her dramas in a very positive light. Sarwat Nazir’s best drama so far would be Main Abdul Qadir Hoon, which showed a transition of a young guy from the life of ignorance to the life of light and truth, which actually shed a light on Sarwat Nazir’s perspective and insight as a writer. Sarwat Nazir always makes sure to add such little details in her dramas that on the whole serve as meaningful messages by the end of the series. The way Sarwat Nazir adds situations which are closer to real life definitely make her dramas worth a watch as people find it easy to relate to everything because everything is elaborated in such a raw manner on-screen.
Recently, Sarwat Nazir gave another hit in the form of Besharam which was free from all the clichés that the viewers usually get to see in the dramas. Through Besharam, Sarwat Nazir not only showed how two headstrong people can make their marriage work but also how everything can be taken forward in a right manner. Roshan Sitara, Sirat-e-Mustaqeem, Aik Pal and Choti Si Zindagi are some of her well-received dramas.
Imran Nazir
Imran Nazir is known for writing stories which are entertaining and completely different from each other. He has a creative mind and knows how to pen his ideas down. In a few years only he has given the viewers some memorable dramas with some of the most intricate yet interesting plots. The screenplays of his dramas always stand out and have a different feel to them. Mohabbat Aag Si, Nazr-e-Bad, Pinjra and Rasm-e-Duniya are few of his recent dramas. Imran Nazir always explores human relationships from various perspectives; Jealousy, insecurity and vengeance have been the primary themes of all his plays. The steady pace of his dramas, characters which are well-etched-out and stories which appeal to the viewers have made Imran Nazir one of those writers whose dramas viewers look forward to and enjoy watching.
So, with this we conclude the list of well-reputed writers of our Pakistani drama industry which we compiled to pay tribute to these amazing and creative writers who have given us so many beautiful and unforgettable dramas. Please feel free to share your thoughts about all of them and add more names to the list too.
The title of this article may bother you as it really is an off topic post but now that reviewit.pk is more like a community, we, the team of reviewit.pk value all our readers and on the basis of this not-so-newly born relation, here are some of the tips to ensure that you welcome winters in a new way this year.
Pakistan is a country where the climate stays considerably hot for around nine months; therefore, winters are always enjoyed across the nation. While exploring about the latest stuff to be shared with the readers here, I did come across news which is covered by Geo Tez.
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So readers, try nourishing your skin this winter and look good. :)
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The port city of Karachi is the largest city in Pakistan also known as Mini Pakistan as nearly all Pakistani ethnic communities have presence in this city.
Welcome to Karachi is a new Bollywood film which is about Karachi. The shooting of the film is done in Birmingham, England. It is the story of two Indian guys (Jackky Bhagnani and Arshad Waarsi), who mistakenly arrive in Karachi on their way to United States after a ship wreckage.
The film also stars veteran Pakistani artist Ayub Khoso in a negative role, as well as Adnan Shah Tipu. British artist Kubra Khan, who worked in Namaloom Afraad last year, is also in the cast.
As per press reports, the cast of this film might come to Pakistan for its promotion. The film is scheduled to release on 21 May 2015.
Here is the trailer of Welcome to Karachi
Arshad Waarsi, Jacky BhagganiKubra KhanAdnan Shah TipuAyub Khoso
As was clearly evident in it’s trailer ‘Welcome to Karachi’ is a sad, dumb excuse of a movie which fails epically to deliver even a little bit of entertainment to it’s viewers. I had the misfortune of watching this movie last week. After watching a few minutes of this movie I was dumbfounded. Indian movies have competed with each other to deliver a caricaturized version of Pakistanis with either them playing terrorists, or a strange mixture of Indian muslim stereotypes crossed with a hyper religious outlook. But this movie has reached a new low.
‘Welcome to Karachi’ is the story of two star-crossed idiots Shammi and kedar patel who wash up on the coast of Karachi. As the duo lay washed up on the shore a suicide attack occurs ( Yes right there on the beach!) and this marks their entry in Karachi. The two are then taken to a hospital where they finally realize they are in Karachi. What follows is a series of misfortunes as the two Indians explore Karachi very much like the astronauts explored the terrain in ‘The planet of the apes’. The civilized Indians are trapped in sea of Barbaric Pakistanis. ( Boohoo)
The film shows Karachi as a poor, old, rundown city where people break into Gunfights at the blink of the eye, where the women are either covered in overflowing abayas, burkas or even when they are lethal ISI agents have their heads covered with a dupatta!! The movie is a pathetic attempt at demonizing Pakistanis and tries(And fails miserably) to demonize Pakistanis the way Sasha baron Cohen did to Muslims and Arabs in ‘The dictator’ and ‘Borat’ and Adam Sandler did to Palestinians in ‘You don’t mess with the Zohan’. Just like these two supposedly enlightened comedians couldn’t help displaying their visceral hatred for Muslims similarly the producer of this film couldn’t help display his hate for Pakistanis. The movie is an epic fail and I rate it R for dumbness(How I wish there was a way to rate like this). The movie is generally unfunny, the plot makes no sense at all. This movie is apparently made for the delight of Indians of 16-30 age group who troll at Pakistani websites.
P.S: I didn’t know what was worse? Adnan Tipu and Ayub khosa working in a movie like this and in such pathetic characters that reek of stereotypes or that the producer of this film came to Karachi, received a warm welcome by the city’s journalists and had the gall to promote his movie here. If a Pakistani producer had made a movie called ‘Welcome to Mumba’i with such stereotypes I’m sure he would never have made it outside Mumbai airport. Have we really lost our sense of honor and even basic common sense? Are we that much in awe of Bollywood? Beghairat is the word which best describes this whole scenario.
16th December 2014 was a tragic day in our history when 131 students and teachers were massacred by terrorists in Army Public School in Peshawar. After this tragedy, schools in nearly all areas were closed for security reasons and are now reopened on 12th January 2015.
To remember those who passed away on 16th December 2014 and those who have rejoined schools on 12th January 2015 ISPR has released a song.
In any country, showbiz industry is the medium that sets trends and allows people to know what’s in and what’s out. Similarly, our drama industry plays a huge part in introducing new trends as well, because our Pakistani actors do everything to make sure they are up-to-date with the latest fashion/beauty trends in order to look good on screen. At times, the actors get to sport some outdated trends because they are in-line with the characters they are playing but other than that, even if something doesn’t suit the overall personality of the character, some of the actors still follow the latest trends compromising on the feel of the character only so that they can look fashionable and trendy on screen. These are some of the not-so-amazing trends that we have picked up which we constantly get to see being sported by our actors and actresses. Though they might think that they get away with these but we just can not stop noticing how weird they look. Some of these trends also promote and endorse stereotypes. In the field of acting in particular, looks are secondary and performance comes first therefore while in modeling following certain trends is somewhat justified, following these trends in dramas most often is unnecessary.
Here are some of these weird trends which are being followed religiously by some of the best actors in the industry.
Cheek & Lip Tints
No matter how grave the situation in the drama is, our actors make sure to look all rosy on-screen. Yes, we do understand that a light makeup is the demand of the camera and a slight flush of color on cheeks gives dimension to the face but going overboard is what makes them stand out and that too for all the wrong reasons. Where Benefit Cosmetics’ Benetint is popular with female actors, it seems Lollitint is popular with male actors, that is why most of them have this lilac/purple tint happening on their lips, which doesn’t look appeasing. It seems our actresses use Benetint on the nose too, hence the pink tip even in the scenes where they aren’t crying.
Crop Pants
This has to be one such trend which our male actors have picked from the Korean Showbiz Industry but to put it in simple words, it just doesn’t suit the Pakistani physique at all. Our actors wear ankle socks to show their legs to make things worse and in all honesty, it looks unflattering on them!
Johny Bravo Inspired Hairstyles
No matter how hard things are and no matter how their life is turning upside down in a drama, the puff on the head of our males actors stays intact and no thunderstorm, no hailstorm, absolutely nothing can move a strand of hair from its place. Looking neat and put-together is one thing but literally using Samad Bond on the head in stead of a gel is a bad bad idea, especially in the scenes where something serious is happening and requires the actors to look a little more natural.
Hair Extensions
Lately, short hair are in fashion therefore a lot of actresses in the industry opted for a really short length which definitely suits them all a lot. Aamina Shiekh, Armeena Rana Khan, Sonya Khan, Kubra Khan and Iqra Aziz recently transformed their looks completely by getting their hair cut short. Saheefa Jabbar faced criticism because of her short hair since the general opinion is that women look beautiful with long hair. Our drama industry has been religiously promoting this stereotype by making the most of hair extensions and by making sure that our heroines have beautiful long artificial locks so that they meet the “beauty standards” set by the society. While there are times when these extensions are blended really well and they look great, there are also instances when they look artificial and stand out for all the wrong reasons. If an actress is playing the role which demands long hair then it is completely understandable but when characters like Ayra and Pakeeza are forced to meet these standards then it is totally unnecessary. There was a time when our industry only promoted fair complexion but now long luscious locks seem to be the latest obsession!
Highlighting
Highlighting is the latest beauty trend which is being misused by many of our male and female actors. Highlighting right now is just as essential for our actors as was foundation at one point. With the exception of very few dramas which do not rely on the looks of the actors at all, many others are using highlighters like they are going out of fashion! Having a flawless glowing skin is more important for some actors than giving a good performance. And when these actors give average performances their highlighting is even more distracting as well as annoying.
Dyed and Sharply Drawn Beards
There is so much pressure on our male actors to look perfect nowadays that even their beards have to be perfectly dyed, sharp with a crispy hair line. No matter how uncouth or uneducated the character maybe but they are most often quite well acquainted with this latest fashion trend!
Some of the actors take their beards more seriously than others. There have been plenty of times when Osman Khalid Butt and Agha Ali in particular worked extra hard to make sure that their beards were so trim and proper that it was the only thing which stood out on their faces. This trend isn’t so fabulous because there are so many times when these dyed and sharply drawn beards look fake and hence are distracting.
Light Foundation On Dusky Male Actors
Zahid Ahmed is someone who has always been comfortable in his own skin and never tried to look fair on screen. He always embraced his dusky complexion but just like many other actors he too has been seen wearing a light foundation in drama serial Pukaar which doesn’t blend in with his complexion. Mohsin Haider’s foundation in Meeras doesn’t compliment his complexion either although he too is someone who always looked quite natural on screen before this play aired. There are other newcomers as well who would look fine if they used a foundation to match their skin tone but they are continuously seen on screen wearing light foundations which make them look more grey than fair!
Can you think of any other weird beauty trends in our dramas lately which are setting impossible beauty standards? Feel free to add to the list.
Pakistani actors know that they need to lose weight in order to look good on screen. Although, these actors were equally talented and confident when they had put on weight but most of them realized that if they lost weight they will look even better. Then there are those actors, who lost weight specifically because of the fact that they needed to look good on the big screen. Some of these actors just realized somewhere along the way that losing weight was the right thing to do in order to feel good about themselves. All these actors shared their weight-loss journeys in interviews and confessed that they got a great deal of criticism and were not given the kind of projects they wanted to be a part of when they were overweight. There are also those celebrities whose weight-loss journeys were part of some kind of a healing process.
Here is a list of actors who lost a lot of weight in the past few years and detail about how they lost weight, why they lost it, how they felt when they were overweight and how they felt afterward.
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Aiman Khan
Aiman Khan joined the industry when she was really young. She was a chubby kid who looked cute but as she grew up she knew she needed to lose weight in order to fit into the kind of characters which she wanted to play. The weight loss definitely helped her further her career plans in more ways than one. Not only did Aiman Khan lose weight but she also changed her style which made her look more attractive. Aiman Khan’s secret to weight loss is that she limits herself to two meals per day and most often she does not take a lot of carbohydrates. She sticks to food that is low calorie.
Aiman Khan’s Diet Plan
When Aiman Khan changed after drastic weight loss, everyone wanted to know her secret. She shared her diet plan and routine in an interview. The key is to keep the dinner really light and calories controlled. Here is what she had to say:
Anoushay Abbasi
Anoushay Abbasi was also overweight because according to her she used to eat a lot of fast food and that too in the middle of the night. Now, Anoushay Abbasi has lost massive weight. She made a comeback with a completely new look which surprised everyone. Anoushay Abbasi changed her eating habits altogether when she decided that she needed to trim down. She decided to take action and the result is crystal clear.
Anoushay Abbasi Weight Loss Tips
Anoushay replaced junk food with steamed vegetables and other foods she consumed were steamed as well. She cut off fizzy drinks, cheese, and fried food from her life. Now that she has lost all the weight, she eats whatever she wants with portion control. She also changed the timings and schedule of her meals.
Benita David
Benita David has made a conscious effort to transform herself. She did not only lose a lot of weight but she is perhaps the only celebrity who admits that she got whitening injections. Benita knows that appearances matter in showbiz that is why she was on a soup diet for many months. Benita consumed this vegetable soup whenever she got hungry and it did wonders for her. Benita David shared the recipe for her magic weight loss soup in a morning show. Now that she is happy with her current weight, she treats herself with her favorite desi foods quite often.
Benita David Easy Diet
Benita David’s diet tips are easy to follow for everyone. The key to success in her opinion is consistency. She keeps on changing her diet but one thing which remains the same is that she does not eat rice, roti, and potatoes, foods that are high in carbohydrates.
Zarnish Khan
Only in the past few months, Zarnish Khan suddenly lost a lot of weight. If we look at one of her pictures from earlier this year and another one from a recent show, it is apparent that her weight loss has been quick and massive. Not only this, but Zarnish Khan has also changed her style. It happens very often that when celebrities lose weight, they also change the way they look. Zarnish recently got her hair dyed in a red tone and she is seen wearing modern, Western outfits more than ever. Like many other celebrities cutting carbohydrates from her diet was the main reason for Zarnish’s weight loss.
Healthy Lifestyle
Zarnish Khan also revealed in an interview that she believes in a healthy lifestyle. For her losing weight does not mean starving yourself. She loves healthy food and makes sure that her choices are such that she does not gain weight.
Yasra Rizvi
Yasra Rizvi’s appearance has changed drastically in the past few years. Yasra’s weight loss journey started in 2016 and since then she has lost a lot of weight. Yasra hasn’t only lost weight but just like many other celebrities in this list she has also changed her styling altogether too. Yasra Rizvi was always a confident person and a great actor. Now more than ever we see her sporting looks which she wouldn’t have experimented with if she was still overweight. Yasra Rizvi has not shared her weight loss journey yet but we are pretty sure that losing so much weight would have taken a great deal of effort.
Srha Asghar
Srha Asghar has recently joined the industry but she is already bagging some good projects. Srha Asghar is a good looking actress who also lost a lot of weight. Srha keeps on promoting positive body image on her social media pages. She also relies a great deal on exercising to keep her body toned down. Her weight loss tip is that those who wish to lose weight should have a clear-cut objective in their mind.
Motivation & Consistency Is The Key
Srha Asghar always kept a pair of jeans much smaller than her actual size and she made up her mind that she was going to fit in it. Srha also suggests to keep going and not fall into old eating habits. According to her if you stay focused, you ultimately reach your goal.
Kiran Tabeer
Kiran Tabeer is another Pakistani actress who wasn’t as smart as she looks today. She shared her weight loss journey in a show and also shared the tips and tricks by which she lost more than 30 kgs. Kiran said that she gained a lot of weight in the first year of her marriage as she was sitting home and eating all the time. When she decided to start acting, she knew she needed to lost weight. After many futile attempts, she finally managed to get on track after she realized that her career in showbiz was not possible without losing weight. Fresh juices, salads, grilled chicken and exercise was how Kiran managed to lose all the weight.
Salads and Proteins
Kiran Haq makes sure that she focuses more on eating salads and proteins. She keeps all her meals light but healthy. That is the secret to her weight loss.
Ayesha Omar
Ayesha Omar was never too chubby but she did have some extra weight. A few years back she became conscious of this extra weight and decided she needed to lose it. She changed her eating habits entirely. There is no processed food in her diet now, she hasn’t had fast food for decades and she makes sure that everything she consumes is low-calories and healthy. Ayesha Omar shared in an interview that for the longest time she did not even realize that she needed to lose weight.
Foods Ayesha Omar Prefers
No other actor understands the science of healthy eating and weight loss the way Ayesha Omar does. She loves sharing her food preferences and tips which have enabled her to lead a healthy lifestyle all these years.
Javeria Saud
Javeria Saud admits that it is really difficult for her to lose weight because she is a foodie. She has tried many times to lose weight and has succeeded too but every time she gains it all back. Javeria never stops trying however which is why even now she has managed to shed off many pounds. Javeria looks younger and prettier than ever after the weight loss.
Count Your Calories
Javeria Saud shared in a video how she managed to lose weight by counting her calories and making sure that she does not exceed a limit needed for her to lose weight. Javeria also makes sure that the food she eats is homemade and healthy.
Sohai Ali Abro
Sohai Ali Abro was not always as smart as she looks now. Before joining the industry she has some extra weight on. Like many other actresses in this list, early on she realized that in order to make it big in the industry, she needed to lose weight. Here is a before and after picture which shows the difference between Sohai’s current and previous weight.
Momina Mustehsan
Momina Mustehsan has also lost weight over the years. When she was younger she had a slightly chubby face and arms. Now that she is in the showbiz industry, she has made a conscious effort to shed off those extra pounds. The change in her appearance is visible from her chiseled jawline and slim shoulders and arms.
Noor Bukhari
Noor Bukhari is another actress whose weight keeps on fluctuating. She has gained a lot of weight in between but when she decided to play the leading role in her own film, she lost all of it. Noor Bukhari owed her weight gain to her love for desi food. Therefore when she decided to lose weight, she stopped eating such high-calorie food altogether.
Personalized Diet Plan
Noor Bukhari always turns to the experts whenever she wants to lose weight. She was generous enough to share her entire diet plan. Like many other celebrities who lost weight, Noor’s secret is eating healthy food which is low in calories. In her opinion moderation is the key to success instead of opting for crash diets. Here is her diet plan:
Uroosa Siddiqui
Uroosa Siddiqui’s weight loss has been gradual and really impressive. She was one of the most overweight actresses of the industry and now she has impressed everyone with the massive weight loss. She is still on the weight loss journey. Uroosa shared in a show that the biggest reason for her weight gain were the midnight deals. She found these deals really tempting and ended up consuming high calories unhealthy food after midnight. So the first step towards weight loss was to stop falling for such deals and consuming such food after midnight. After that, she made sure that she ate only low calories healthy food during the day and there is no concept of midnight munching in her life now.
Sana Fakhar
Sana Fakhar was one of the most acclaimed film stars of her time. She disappeared from the big screen for some time but then reappeared on the small screen with a big bang. Lately, she has also been playing substantial roles in different films. Sana Fakhar’s weight loss isn’t just about losing weight but for her it was a lifestyle change. Unlike other celebrities, she never did crash dieting, she ate healthily, counted her calories and regular visits to the gym played a major role in changing her mind and body altogether. Sana Fakhar has never been this fit. She also keeps on sharing her most effective exercises with her fans and followers.
Sana Fakhar Diet Plan & Juices
Sana Fakhar believes that anyone can lose weight when they make up their mind and do not change it. In her opinion, a strong will, combined with a good diet plan is the perfect way to lose weight. She also relies on energy juices a lot in order to stay active even when she is dieting.
Sarah Khan
Sarah Khan’s recent pictures on her Instagram page clearly show that she has lost weight. Sarah Khan it seems is working on her physical fitness and her work more than ever. Although, while replying to one of the fans she said that she has not lost any weight but a comparison with her pictures a few months back shows that she most certainly has shed some pounds. She had a chubbier look before but now she is slimmer than ever. Sarah Khan definitely is not one of those actors who want to share their weight loss secrets therefore she is denying the fact that she in fact has lost weight.
Hareem Farooq
Hareem Farooq has talked about body shaming and her struggle with her weight more than any other actress. Hareem also said in one of her interviews that her weight does not define where she stands as an artist. Hareem Farooq however knows only too well that in order to play the lead in a film, she just had to lose some pounds therefore she went on a high protein and low carbohydrate diet. Hareem Farooq said that she was not only diet conscious but she also exercised a lot in order to make sure that her body gets toned down. The difference between Hareem Farooq’s before and after picture is crystal clear.
Portion Control
Hareem Farooq believes that eating everything in small quantities is better than leaving certain foods. She also thinks that is the key to healthy weight loss. Working out enough to burn the calories you consume is another good advice Hareem has to give to her fans and followers.
Nimra Khan
Nimra Khan recently lost so much weight that it was unbelievable especially because of the fact that she did so in such a short span of time. Nimra Khan started her weight loss journey when she was offered to be the showstopper for one of the leading designers in the industry at the Bridal Couture Week.
Nimra Khan Weight Loss Journey
Nimra Khan’s diet plan was extreme, there were no carbohydrates in her diet at all and it consisted mainly of eggs and apples. Nimra Khan also shared that she used to drink a special vegetable soup to keep her from losing her hair and damaging her skin. Nimra Khan also said that it has been difficult keeping herself away from the food she loves but it was totally worth it because now she enjoys wearing clothes she couldn’t fit in to before.
Faysal Qureshi
Faysal Qureshi was always a phenomenal actor but he wasn’t always as slim when he started his acting career as he is now. In fact Faysal Qureshi was like any other chubby young boy with a lot of confidence and a big personality. Faysal Qureshi has shared that Aijazz Aslam’s influence helped him lose weight when he changed his diet and also started going to the gym. Faysal Qureshi also keeps on saying that for him green tea has been a game-changer since it helped him burn fats and speed up his metabolism.
Cutting Off Oil and Sugar
Faysal Qureshi’s weight loss journey impressed many people. That is why he shared in detail how everyone can lose weight by making some much-needed changes in their diet. Here is what he shared. Follow these steps to lose weight fast.
Maya Ali
When Maya Ali entered the industry she was not chubby but she did look like she had some extra weight on. Well, Maya Ali’s weight loss journey started right after she joined television but when she had to play the lead in Teefa In Trouble, that is when she lost a great deal of weight. She shared in an interview that she had to limit her diet and had to leave her most favorite foods because even if she took a few calories extra or ate something she was not supposed to then her trainer used to make her work extra hard in the gym. Lately, Maya Ali has lost even more weight and according to Shehryar Munawwar the reason for this is that she no longer eats food but only smells it! Maya Ali says that she is now consistent and happy with her present weight but some of the fans think that she has lost her beauty because of excessive weight loss.
Feroze Khan
Do you think Feroze Khan was born looking like a hero? Most certainly not! Feroze Khan was always a chubby kid and he only started training and dieting when he decided he wanted to make a debut on television. Feroze Khan shared in an interview that being overweight all his life, he never thought he could do it but his persistence coupled with all the help from his mother who used to cook his diet food, made him what he is today – a physically fit young man. Feroze Khan believes that if someone like him who was always a foodie can lose weight than anyone can do it. Feroze Khan shared his old pictures to motivate all those young people out there who think that they cannot lose weight.
Intense Workouts
Feroze Khan obviously cut down on his calories a lot but intense workouts also played a major role in getting him into shape. He has worked really hard to stay fit which required a complete change in lifestyle.
Hira Mani
Hira Mani looks really smart even though she is a mother of two boys. Some people must think, Hira Mani was always this slim but that is not the case. She gained a lot of weight a few years back but when she was more serious about her career as an actor, she decided to lose weight. Hira Mani is also one of those actors who do not share how they limit their diet but she did share that Yoga has helped her a lot. Her recent pictures also suggest that like many other actors, she too has decided to start proper exercising in order to look even more young and fresh.
Early Dinner
Hira shared her diet in one of the morning shows and what stood out more than anything else was her habit of having dinner early. Other than that she does not follow a strict diet because she says that she doesn’t have a tendency to gain weight.
Faryal Mehmood
Faryal Mehmood has lost a tremendous amount of weight and she openly talked about how it happened. Faryal shared that before starting her showbiz career she honestly had no idea just how overweight she was. She said that very often people would tell her to lose weight and comment on how overweight she was. That is when she started to realize that she really needed to do something about it. Faryal said that she tried all kinds of diets but eventually it was Faysal Qureshi who took her to the gym one day and then there was no turning back after that. Faryal Mehmood said that now going to the gym and staying fit was something that was part of her lifestyle.
Excessive Workout
For Faryal Mehmood the turning point of her weight loss plan was when she started going to the gym. Now that she has lost all the excessive weight she eats whatever she wants but losing weight took a lot of dedication and hard work.
Hina Altaf
Hina Altaf talked about her weight loss journey and how important it was to her in detail. She shared that she was depressed and physically unfit, she did not have the stamina she needed to do her work and that is when her doctor recommended that she should change her diet and start exercising. Hina Altaf said that she took small steps which eventually led to great results. Hina also said that drinking coconut water and eating organic low-calorie food was a major part of her diet. She said that there was a time when she was spending a huge amount of money on food. Hina Altaf also said that when she joined the industry she was so overweight that no one wanted to give her leading roles in dramas therefore for her losing weight was necessary for her mental health as well as for her career.
Stop Making Excuses
If Hina Altaf’s advice for weight loss had to be summed up, it would be that she wants women to stop making excuses. She shared in an interview that everyone can lose weight but only if they are committed enough. Here is what she had to say.
Nadia Khan
Nadia Khan gained a lot of weight after her first pregnancy and she was also hosting her morning show at that time. She was under constant criticism which she said was really unfair given the fact that this was the first time ever that she had gained weight. Nadia Khan relied solely on counting her calorie intake and focusing heavily on fruits which were not fattening. She also shared that while she was trying to lose weight banana was one of her favorite snacks.
Best Weight Loss Tips
Nadia Khan makes sure that she shares her knowledge about weight loss with her fans. She keeps on making videos sharing her tips. Here are some of her best weight loss tips for the summer season.
Juggun Kazim
Quite interestingly, Juggun Kazim is one of those actors who actually stayed and survived in the business for the longest time even though she was overweight. Juggun Kazim lost a lot of weight specifically before her marriage and the difference between her appearance is huge. Juggun Kazim shared that she changed her eating habits and that is what changed things for her. She said that she was not used to being overweight since she had been slim always but gained weight after her pregnancy and never tried to lose it. She shared that the overweight person she had become was just not who she was therefore shedding off that weight and being slim was something she was much more comfortable with.
Keto Diet
Juggun Kazim relied on keto diet as well in order to use a major portion of the excessive weight. She explained the diet in detail which helped her fans and followers understand this complicated but effective diet plan.
Sanam Jung
Sanam Jung was also hosting her morning show when she started gaining weight due to her pregnancy. It was not easy for her to host the show while being overweight. She said that she used to hide behind chairs and tables and tried every trick to look less fat but nothing worked for her. Sanam Jung followed a proper diet plan and has been doing extensive workouts to get back in shape. She has lost a lot of weight but she thinks she wants to and needs to be even more fit.
Sanam Jung Complete Diet Plan
In an exclusive video, Sanam Jung shared her entire diet plan covering what she eats in a day. She said repeatedly that drinking a lot of water really helped her stay hydrated and alert while she was dieting. Here is her entire diet plan.
Farah Shah
Farah Shah started her showbiz career as a newscaster and later on she started acting too. She used to be really smart but then all of a sudden she gained so much weight and looked twice her age. She was being cast in characters that did not suit his age because of the weight gain. After realizing that losing weight was a must in order to bag good projects, she lost weight and since then has been seen in many important projects. Some people also think that apart from dieting, Farah Shah also got cosmetic surgery done.
Zara Noor Abbas
Zara Noor Abbas’ overall appearance has most certainly changed after she lost a few kgs. In a recent interview she openly talked about how she was body-shamed and how it affected her. Zara Noor Abbas said that people used to tell her that her arms and thighs were too fat therefore she should think twice before wearing sleeveless or jeans. She also said that people suggested shortcuts like liposuction and other surgeries. She said that she decided to limit her diet and go to the gym instead and since then she has lost a lot of weight.
Saba Qamar
Saba Qamar was never too overweight but she has definitely lost a lot of weight. Saba Qamar lost more weight when she starred in her Bollywood debut film. Since then Saba Qamar has kept that weight off. It is also plain to see that her style has changed a lot too.
Minal Khan
Minal Khan joined the industry as a young girl and she has grown into a beautiful young lady now. She decided to lose weight along with her sister Aiman Khan and this progress was gradual which basically proves that she worked hard to reach her perfect weight. Now that Minal Khan is more fit than ever, her beautiful features are more obvious too and she looks great in Eastern and Western outfits both.
Ayeza Khan
Ayeza Khan always tries and stays fit but after giving birth to her first baby, she gained weight. This was right after her most popular drama serial Pyare Afzal went on air. These before and after pictures in the same outfit basically show how much weight Ayeza Khan lost within a few months. Ayeza Khan is really particular about her diet and high-calorie food items are never an option which is why she never gained this kind of weight after her second pregnancy.
Ayeza Khan Self-Care Advice
Ayeza Khan in a recent interview adviced all the married women particularly those with children to keep themselves fit and looking good. Ayeza believes that apart from everything else women also need to look after themselves so that they always look their best.
Sana Javed was also one of those actresses who were slightly overweight but she always looked pretty even with that extra weight. Sana Javed started a crash diet when she signed her first film Mehrunisa V Lub U. Nida Yasir shared in her show that Sana Javed’s diet was so extreme that once she fainted on the sets of her film. Sana Javed denied that and said she was following a healthy diet in another show.
Extreme Diet and Workout
Sana Javed shared in an interview that when she started her journey to lose weight, she made sure that went to the gym every day no matter what. Other than that, Nida Yasir also mentioned that Sana literally used to starve herself on days when she was supposed to wear something in which she wanted to look really smart.
Ushna Shah
Ushna Shah loves her carbs which is why when she joined the industry, she wasn’t slim like the other actresses. When she was offered her first film, she knew she needed to lose weight. That is when she decided to give up carbs and started a low-calorie diet. It was really difficult for her to make this change but she made the commitment and ended up shedding a great deal of weight. The movie offer never came through but it gave her the motivation she needed to lose weight.
Azaan Sami Khan
Azaan Sami Khan’s journey from an overweight teenager to a well-built and smart young man is impressive. Azaan Sami did not only follow a strict diet plan but he went to the gym regularly to get himself fit.
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Drama serial Wehshi is a Hum Television soap serial which has been produced by Momina Duraid under the banner of MD Productions, the drama is directed by ace director Iqbal Hussain. The drama has been written by Shumaila Zaki. The series stars Khushhal Khan, Komal Meer, Subhan Awan, Nadia Khan, Babar Ali, Madiha Rizvi and many other actors.
Well, the story of the drama revolved around a guy who became victim of child abuse in his early life. The drama features his complexed behaviour towards others. Today, the last episode of the drama aired on Hum television network. Viewers didn’t like the ending of the drama because Asif divorced his wife for Sobia but Sobia refused to marry him. Fans didn’t like Asif’s hasty decision of divorce. Viewers felt sad for Sadaf who used to love Asif but had to face loneliness in the end. Well, fans didn’t like Sobia’s double game with two guys. However, many fans said that the character of Asif was the real depiction of the title Wehshi. Fans said that the drama was good but the end was truly messed up, a few fans said that they changed the ending of the drama as it is different and worst than the novel’s ending. No one liked Sadaf and Asif’s seperation part. Fans liked the acting of all the actors. Most of the viewers didn’t like Sobia’s character and declared her materialistic and selfish. They also declared Asif as the selfish character of the show. Have a look at the comments under last episode’s official YouTube link:
Did you like the ending of the drama serial Wehshi? Do let us know!
Wehem is a Pakistani drama serial which is produced by Moomal Entertainment for Hum TV. The story of the drama revolves around a young couple played by Kinza Hashmi and Zaviar Nauman. The cast of the drama includes Savera Nadeem, Shamim Hilaly, Babar Ali, Kinza Hashmi and Zaviyar Nauman Ijaz in leading roles. The drama is written by Imran Nazir and it has been directed by Adnan Wai Quraishi. The drama aired on Hum TV. Here are a few screenshots of Wehem drama’s last episode:
Today, the last episode of the drama Wehem aired, the drama ended on a happy note, Rukhsana forgave Khawar for his wrongdoings and his second wife also forgave him, Rukhsana’s kids started living with her. The last episode was loved by the fans because of decent happy ending. Fans also said that there should be happy endings like these in the real lives of people. Fans loved the amazing chemistry of Eshal & Junaid. They also loved acting of Kinza Hashmi. Fans said that Khawar deserved to be left alone in the end but he was forgiven. Most talked about character was Fareed, fans praised Adnan Samad’s acting. They also said that the character got a perfect software update in the end. They passed hilarious comments about Fareed. Overall,viewers praised the drama and it’s happy ending. Have a look at the comments:
North, East, South or West, it’s raining weddings everywhere. They it is very tough when two equally busy people, who also happen to be huge stars, get married but seems like a few couples this year is changing it all forever. It’s not one, two or three celebrity couples but four of them who are going to tie the knot very soon. Sometimes’s people are more excited about celebrities’ personal lives than their professional lives. The couples who are marrying are Pakistani television stars Aiman-Muneeb, Bollywood actors Deepika-Ranveer, Global stars Priyanka-Nick and Sohipe-Joe.
Aiman was recently spotted with her twin sister Minal and her mother shopping for her wedding in Dubai. Their wedding festivities had kicked off with full swing but when they are finally marrying isn’t known yet.
Theirs is so far the biggest wedding ceremony. It will be held in Jaipur India and its pictures rights have been sold for over 33 Cr PKR. Priyanka celebrate her bridal shower at Tiffany & Co. and later Nick Jonas celebrated his bachelor party. They have also bought an expensive mansion in LA where they will live after their wedding.
Another most awaited wedding is Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh’s. The duo have left the country already for Italy where their wedding event will take place at Lake Como. Their wedding is said to be more of a private affair.
Another awaited wedding is Priyanka Chopra’s brother-in-law Joe Jonas’ with Sophie Turner. They have been together for a year but have not announced their wedding if things go right, they soon will follow the footsteps of Priyanka and Nick.
After several delays, Pakistan’s much-awaited film “Kahay Dil Jidhar” is scheduled to hit cinemas on December 17, 2021. The upcoming film is directed by Jalal Uddin Roomi and produced by Kamran Bari. The film aims to highlight the issue of drug abuse in the country and its root causes. The Lal Kabootar starlet Mansha Pasha plays the role of a journalist here, while Junaid Khan essays the character of a police officer. A few days back the catchy title track of “Kahay Dil Jidar” was released.
Recently, “Dholna” the most awaited song from “Kahay Dil Jidhar” has been released and fans are already hooked on it. Song “Dholna” has been sung by Jabar Abbas & Fadia Shaboroz. The song showcases Mansha Pasha and Junaid Khan dancing their heart out on a wedding event. This song is surely going to be the wedding song of the year. Let’s have a look!
Here we have gathered some public reviews on the release of “Dholna”, have a look!
Amar Khan has become a well-known star of the industry after her work as an actress in several drama serials. From appearing as a supporting actress to leading actress, she has done it all.
Her work includes Dil-e-Behsaram, Dil-e-Gumshuda, Ghughi, and Ustani Jee. In a short time, she has made her name in the industry.
Inayat Khan is a handsome and young star of the industry who is also popular due to his dance moves and he has also worked as an actor in several drama serials.
Telenor has released its ‘Shadi Anthem’ of this year featuring Amar Khan and Inayat Khan. Both the stars can be seen showing their dance moves in the video and it has been loved by the people.
Saheefa Jabbar Khattak is a talented model and actress of the Pakistan showbiz industry. She started her career from modeling and late on proved her acting skills by performing in super hit dramas. She belongs to a Pakhtoon family and known for her unique style and bold attitude. She is one of the top models of Pakistan fashion industry. She received the best model award in LUX style awards and HUM style awards.
Saheefa Jabbar Khattak got married to Khawaja Khizer Hussain in 2017 in a classy wedding ceremony.
In a recent post shared by Saheefa on her instagram account, she told that they got married in 2017. It was a humble happy event but for some reason they did not get their photoshoot done. So in one fine morning the couple decided to have their shoot done at their own place. The couple wore the same outfits which were worn by them on their wedding day.
It felt natural, it felt comfortable, it felt nice making my own deadlines and not doing what’s conventional. Meri shaadi, mera shoot, meri marzi, says Saheefa Jabbar.
Wedding season is in full swing and recently Sanam Jung’s sister Sonia Jung tied the knot. She had a beautiful wedding ceremony and had a full white themed ceremony.
Sanam Jung got all emotional on her sister’s wedding and shared a heartfelt note. She wrote, “Alot has happened last week and now that we’re finally done with all the work , I would like to make you all a part of my happiness. Sharing a glimpse of my beautiful baby sister who just got married earlier this month. I’ve seen her grown up and she is the sweetest of all, someone who has the purest heart I’ve ever known .May Allah(SWT) keep her and her new family protected -Ameen. It’s such a weird feeling, I miss her all of a sudden.”
Well, the wedding pictures are finally here and Sonia Jung looks absolutely amazing on her big day.
The most memorable event of an individual’s life is his wedding and the occasion turns even more significant if it’s the wedding ceremony of a celebrity whose fans and followers want to know every bit of it. We have been sharing a rich collection of wedding pictures of different celebrities and here we are again with an interesting collection of the wedding ceremonies of your favorite celebrities. Have a look!
Hadiqa Kiyani’s Nikkah
Inzimam-ul-Haq Wedding
Hassan Ahmed and Sunita Marshal’s Wedding
Adnan Siddiqui with his Wife on his Wedding
Azhar Mehmood with his wife
Fiza Ali with Husband
Jawad Ahmed and his Wife
Mikaal Zulfiqar and his Wife
Junaid Khan and his Wife
Mani and Hira
Waqar Younis and Wife
Yasir Nawaz and Nida Pasha
All for now, we hope that you would like the collection:)
Many Pakistani celebrities are happily married. Their spouses are sometimes seen in public with them too. There are some celebrities who want to keep their married lives private but there are many other who ensure that their spouses are an active part of their public life. Some of the star couples who are both celebrities keep on supporting their spouses in different ways too. Some of these celebrities just started their wedding life while others have been married for many years.
Here is a compilation of old and new pictures of Pakistani celebrities on their wedding day:
Pakistan entertainment industry is full of talented people who have the ability to entertain their audience and get public’s attention. Every celebrity has his own unique style that makes them prominent among others. We all know who Najiya Baig is for her different laughing style.
Najiya Baig is a famous Pakistani host popularly known to her appearance in Hasb-e-Haal. She was an integral part of the show and her laughter made the show trending. Najiya got married in 2018 and looked gorgeous as a bride. Red with golden sharara, side down hairstyle, and glowing makeup was loved by her fans.
Here are some throwback wedding pictures of Najiya Baig. Scroll down and check them out!
Fabiha Sheraz started making waves on social media after being sighted on Fahad Mustafa’s show, Jeeto Pakistan. The nation seems to like her as she has garnered thousands of followers on her social media accounts.
Wedding pictures of the girl have surfaced online, and anything that has Fabiha’s name breaks the Internet in no time.
Dirilis: Ertugrul is currently the most famous series in Pakistan. Where its lead actors and actresses gained the attention and love of people, their supporting cast is also getting same scrutiny. People are digging more into their lives and getting information about them, as they are head over heels in love with this series and all of its characters.
One of the prominent character of this series is Selcan Hatun, who is an antagonist played by Didem Balcin. Who was originally evil but repented with the help of Ibn Arabi and became one of the fiercest Kayi woman. Helped Ertugrul’s children to deal with the loss of their mother’s demise. She had a knack for evil intentions and has a sharp tongue. Mother of Suleyman and Iltekin.
Talking about the off screen personal life of Didem Balcin, she tied the knot earlier this month with Can Aydin in a small and intimate wedding ceremony. The cutest safety masks they wore were indeed the highlight of the event and an instance that we must put our safety before anything.
Let’s have a look at the wedding pictures of Didem Balcin
