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What’s On! April 2014

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We’re into the fourth month of the year already! It’s becoming increasingly difficult to keep up with the world of television so as much as possible, I try restricting myself to the Big Three- HUM TV, ARY and GEO. Here are some of the dramas I’ve caught up with:

Malika e Aliya– I rarely tune into GEO because I find their dramas painful to sit through, and the channel continues to prove me right! Malika e Aliya airs on Tuesday and is the story of a widower (Sohail Asghar) with three sons- Furqaan, Noman and Salman. They are well to do but reliant on their house-help- a cunning woman who doubles as a rishtey-wali. Aliya (Maria Wasti) belongs to a lower middle class family but she lives in the world of Turkish dramas and dreams of being a princess. She rejects every proposal that her rishtey wali brings on the basis that she wants more for herself- a rich family where she doesn’t have to deal with a saas or nandein. No prize for guessing, she will eventually find her way into the all male household!

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Maang– A story of two sisters, Maang airs on Tuesdays on ARY. Hira (Neelum Munir) and Saba (Beenish Chauhan) are the daughters of a Molvi– Firdous Jamaal yet again! Saba is extremely domestic and compassionate and Hira is the exact opposite. Hira likes Asad (Danish Taimoor) and he tries to convince his mother to ask for Hira’s hand in marriage. However, his mother is shrewd and wants a bahu who will be at her beck and call. She goes unannounced to check out Hira but is overly impressed by her elder sister Saba and commands her son to marry Saba instead. Asad complies but on his wedding night, he informs Saba that he loves someone else. Although Hira was initially devastated, she warns Asad to stay away from her and give Saba her rights as his wife.

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Koi Nahin Apna– Airing on ARY on Wednesdays, the story is about Alvira (Sarwat Gillani) who was born in a rich household but who falls in love with Hamza (Fahad Mustafa) a guy hailing from a middle class background. Alvira’s parents have high hopes of her marrying their friend’s son, Zaka and Hamza’s mother is keen on making her bhanji her future bahu. Both Alvira and Hamza retaliate and ultimately find their way together. What remains to be seen is will their marriage be a success despite all odds or will they fall apart and find comfort elsewhere.

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Izteraab– A fast paced serial airing on Wednesdays on HUM TV, Izteraab is the story of a man, Jazib (Mikaal Zulfiqar) who’s unhappily married to a headstrong career woman, Zara (Saba Qamar) and has two children. Jazib feels perpetually frustrated since his wife falls short of his standards of a homemaker. Enter Dua (Sania Shamshad), his much younger, homely cousin who woos him with her gharelo saleekha and well, as is now becoming very common in the world of dramas, he marries her. The story is inspired from Step mom- Zara is diagnosed with cancer and Jazib feels obligated towards her. Personally even though I like Saba Qamar, she’s appearing in too many serials right now and it would be nice to have a fresh face. Mikaal is forever playing the role of the bored, miserable husband who finds it difficult to stay committed. And Sania is again playing the role of a home-wrecker!

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Bhabi– Airing on ARY every Friday, Bhabi is the story of Saba (Sohai Ali Abro) who is married to Naeem and has a son. She lives in a joint family with her saas, her elder devar, Hashim (Aijaz Aslam) and his wife (Farah Shah) and her younger devar, Saarim (Shehzad sheikh). Hashim is a male chauvinist who treats his wife like his personal slave and in general hates Saba’s guts. He has two daughters who he considers a burden and is expecting a third child- he has threatened his wife that if this time around, she cannot bear him a son, he will divorce her! Naeem is the opposite of his brother and respects his wife and treats her like an equal. Unfortunately, Naeem passes away and Saba is left at the mercy of her in-laws. We’ll get to see plenty of crying from Sohai which has now become typical of her appearances.

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So, what have you been watching? Have you caught up with any of these dramas? Do you think you’ll stick around till the end?

Yours in watching,

Kanwal Murtaza

What’s on this season

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Spring is here- almost! And with that we also have a line-up of new dramas to look forward to. Some new faces, some old. Some interesting stories, some run-of-the-mill. There’s something that caters to every taste. Here’s a run-down of what’s making its way on our tv screens:

Uff Yeh Mohabbat– As much as I love the soundtrack, this romcom is just awful! You can’t help draw comparisons to Mohabbatein – Gohar Mumtaz plays the role of a music teacher and Meher Bano is his student. I don’t know why our drama’s have this perception that just because something falls in the genre of a romantic comedy it cannot have any hint of reality or logic. And UYM is no exception. Written by Faiza Iftekhar and directed by Amin Iqbal, this one is produced by A & B Entertainment (yes, the same production house that dishes out tragedy after tragedy). So far four episodes have aired on GEO TV so if you’re curious to find out what happens next, get watching!

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Kahani Raima Aur Manahil Ki– Directed by Fahim Burney, written by Faiza Iftekhar and produced by Mushroom Production, KRAMK is a light-hearted story of how Wamaj (Wasay Choudhary) and Raima (Mehreen Raheel)who are miserable in their marriage try to find a way out with the help of Abrar (Shehroze Sabzwari) and Manahil (Sajjal Ali). It airs every Tuesday on HUM TV.

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Rukhsati– Don’t be fooled by the title of this drama, Rukhsati aired on GEO TV this week and is far from the happy, khushiyon bharaa shadi fiasco. The story begins with a family of four daughters and one son and their parents- Mahmood Akhtar and his wife, Tahira Imam. Upon his wife’s insistence, he agrees to consider becoming a sleeping partner in a business owned by her distant relative (Abid Ali). So far the daughters are all unmarried and the son wants to go to the US of A for further studies. The promos hint at things going topsy-turvy in traditional A & B style and after the death of their father, the eldest daughter, Maliha (Sunita Marshall) ends up marrying Abid Ali! What ensues will be the typical zulm ki inteha with our leading lady putting up with all sorts of painful circumstances since women were born to sacrifice themselves! Written by Amna Mufti, directed by Mohsin Mirza and produced by *drumroll* A & B Entertainment, other cast members include Gul-e-Rana, Seema Sehar, Faizan Khawaja, Anum Fayyaz, Bilal Qureshi, Sana Askari.

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Bashar Momin– The much talked about drama aired on GEO TV today replacing Aasmanon Pe Likha. Touted as the most expensive production till date (we have A& B Entertainment to thank for that), written by Zanjbeel Asim and directed by Syed Ali Osama, BM stars Faisal Qureshi playing the role of a money-launderer/ underworld don. Somehow, FQ seems very Maula Juttesque to me with his high pitched tone that almost damaged my hearing. So far, there’s nothing that we’ve not seen before in terms of fancy cars, homes, etc. Some of the previews showed Bollywood style singing and dancing so maybe it will have a filmy feel to it thus the massive budget. It’s too early to determine the fate of this drama but the rest of the cast isn’t very impressive- Sami Khan (Bulund- Rudaba’s fiance), Ushna Shah (as Rudaba), Maheen Rizwi (as Saira- BM’s sister), Sundus Tariq (as Tayyaba- BM’s youngest sister). I don’t know what it is about GEO but the production values always leave much to be desired.

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With more dramas ending soon, we will have more new ones replacing them. Have you been watching any of these dramas? What are your thoughts?

Yours in watching,

Kanwal Murtaza

What’s next for Yumna Zaidi?

Yumna Zaidi is pretty and talented but it is not very often that we see her playing different characters in dramas. Just like most of the other actresses Yumna Zaidi is also seen playing the role of a girl who is helpless and caught in difficult situations. Her roles in HUM TV plays Jugnoo and Mausam were a good break from the usual characters she plays in dramas.

Yumna Zaidi’s family lives abroad so she is making a big sacrifice of staying away from her family so that she can work in the drama world. Yumna Zaidi will be next seen in ARY Digital’s play “Guzarish”. The promos of the play are being shown in which Yumna’s character is shown getting married to someone she does not love. Ahmed Ali and Affan Waheed are also part of this drama. Posting an update about her character Yumna said,

“Meet Zara. Very stylish, modern and sleek. I love her.”

Yumna Zaidi also keeps on posting pictures from the sets of the drama she is working on from time to time.

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“Zara Yaad Kar” is another drama which Yumna Zaidi is finding more challenging than any other. She will be seen playing a lead role opposite Zahid Ahmed who she worked with before in Jugnoo too. But Yumna Zaidi promises that their characters in this play will be very different.

Yumna thinks that Khalil-ur-Rehman Qamar’s script is tough but she is working hard to play her character which is named Uzma. According to Yumna Zaidi Uzma is,

“pure soul, fearless, honest and pure. I love her too khoobsurat hai dil se.”

Here are some pictures from the set of “Zara Yaad Kar” in which Yumna is seen wearing very little make up.

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What’s next for Maya Ali?

Maya Ali is one of the most well-loved celebrities, especially after blockbuster drama serial, Diyar e Dil.

Now, talking to Dawn Images, Maya Ali revealed that these days she is in India for a meeting with an Indian film production company. “They called my manager around three months ago and asked for my availability. Before anything, I mentioned my restrictions and when they were okay with it, my visa process began.”

“I met their producer, male lead and director. I told them directly that I am not dying to come to Bollywood or anything because I have a lot of work in my own country. I have some issues regarding wardrobe. Until those issues are sorted out, I won’t say yes to them.”

Also, Pakistani model and actress Sadia Khan has been approached for a role in the same movie so she is in India, too.

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What’s Next For Javed Sheikh?

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Javed Sheikh has always been known as the hero of our silver screen and now after so many years of being in the industry he is still furthering his career. Javed Sheikh calls himself a warrior, someone who never gives up even when the odds are against him. Javed Sheikh has had a very busy career in the recent past so much so that his friends and family are worried that he might be giving too much time to work and ignoring his health in the process.

Javed Sheikh was recently busy attending the 7th Pakistan Achievement Awards UK and Europe in which he was awarded for his various services in the entertainment sector. A few days before leaving for UK he announced that he will be seen in the upcoming Bollywood film Tamasha which stars famous celebrities like Ranbir Kapoor and Deepika. Javed Sheikh said in one of his interviews that he was not getting any big roles in the Indian films right now but with time he was sure that he will start getting meaty roles like he does in Pakistani films. He also said that he loves working in Bollywood, just as much as he likes working in Pakistan. He said that he was happy with his role in Tamasha.

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Apart from working on television and films Javed Sheikh is also going to contribute to the revival of Pakistani cinema by making his own film after a very long time. Javed Sheikh will also be seen in the film Meri Jaan which will mark the comeback of Babar Ali in Pakistani cinema. It also stars actors like Saba Hameed and Madam Sangeeta.

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We wish Javed Sheikh all the best in his future endeavors.

What’s In Saboor Ali’s Bag

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Bags are the most important thing for all ladies. Whether she is young or in mid-thirties, she always carries a bag. She keeps all her useful stuff with herself in case of any emergency. 

People are very much curious to know what’s in celebrity’s bags. What are the things they carry even on the shooting sets or friendly parties? What’s in Saboor Ali’s bag? Are you guys excited? Well, let’s find out what she carries with herself all the time in her bag. 

What's In Saboor Ali’s Bag

Cell Phones and wallets are the most necessary thing in everyone’s bag. How can you shop without money? Then comes, the hairbrush. Saboor loves to collect cute little brushes. Bubblegums and hand sanitizer are essential to keep in a bag. Panadol in case of headaches, silver-coated Elichi because she loves it, charger, and AirPods to avoid any argument and to enjoy good music. 

These are the things which Saboor Ali carries with herself in her daily use bag. Watch the video below for more details. Tell us what you guys think about the story in the comments section below. 

https://youtu.be/bxaT07a0y0c

What’s In My Bag With Fatima Sohail

Fatima Sohail is a new actress of our media industry. Fatima is the ex-wife of Mohsin Abbas Haider. Fatima Sohail became a part of the highlights when she took social media to tell everyone that how her husband Moshin Abbas Haider had beaten up her badly. Things got nasty between the two and they parted their ways. Fatime has now stepped into the field of acting and now she is appearing in dramas too. Fatima Sohail starrer Mera Dil Mera Dushman was a huge hit and her performance got both commercial and critical acclamation.

What's In My Bag With Fatima Sohail

Besides acting Fatima Sohail is also running her own youtube channel and upload different videos on her channel. Fatima Sohail recently uploaded a video following the trend “What’s in My Bag”. In the video, Fatima showed all the things that are present in her bag. Fatima showed her credit card, makeup products that she carries with her, and many other different things.

Let’s have a look at the video:

What's In My Bag With Fatima Sohail

What's In My Bag With Fatima Sohail

What's In My Bag With Fatima Sohail

What's In My Bag With Fatima Sohail

Have you guys seen the video? Did you guys like it? Want to add something to the story? Share your views with us!

What’s In My Bag With Ayeza Khan

’What’s in my bag’ is a new trend on social media. Everyone is showing what they carry with themselves in the bag packs. Celebrities have been a part of this trend too. They are invited on different channels to reveal their bags. 

Like other celebrities, Ayeza Khan shared the products she carries in her bag around the town. 

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The first thing she keeps in her bag is her hairbrush. Then come a natural lip color lipstick and her favorite moisturizer. For music and long call conversations, she always carries her headphones. Her a star, it’s really important to keep her phone charged and for that, she keeps her charger in her bag. You can’t get anything without money, therefore, a wallet is a compulsory thing. Mint and Internet device is always there in Ayeza Khan’s handbag. 

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Tell us what do you guys carry with yourself when you go out in the comments section below. 

What’s Ideal Date For Saboor Aly

Actress Saboor Aly is a young and talented actress. She has been working as supporting actress in many drama serials and films.

What's Ideal Date For Saboor Aly

Saboor Aly in an interview talked about her ideal date and what kind of qualities her future husband must-have.

The Visaal actress shared, “The most important thing is how he talks and second thing which is important for me is that his hands and feet must be very pretty. It’s very important that boys must have good and clean hand and feet.”

What's Ideal Date For Saboor Aly

She added, “It turns me off if a guy is good looking but his hands and feet are not good.”

What's Ideal Date For Saboor Aly

When it comes to appearance of her ideal man, Saboor Aly notices shoes and watch. “I notice the kind of shoes and a watch he is wearing.”

What's Ideal Date For Saboor Aly

While talking about her ideal date, she said, “I think long drive because its important to know about his music taste as well.”

What's Ideal Date For Saboor Aly

Saboor Aly prefers to get married directly rather than getting engaged first because she doesn’t like this engagement drama.

What's Ideal Date For Saboor Aly

 

Here is Saboor Aly’s interview:

https://www.instagram.com/tv/B-hYz-TJvKP/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

What’s Happening Between Zoya Nasir And Christian Betzmann?

Zoya Nasir and Christian Betzmann became the most famous couple in the industry when Christian Betzmann a German Travell Vlogger embraced Islam and got engaged to Zoya Nasir.

What's Happening Between Zoya Nasir And Christian Betzmann?

Zoya Nasir is a makeup artist and also an actress who is famously known for her drama serial Haniya and Zebaish. Zoya and Christian kept on giving some major couple goals. Zoya and Christian were soon to be getting married and they even had their first Dholki.

What's Happening Between Zoya Nasir And Christian Betzmann?

What's Happening Between Zoya Nasir And Christian Betzmann?

Everything was going fine until it was been noticed that Zoya and Christian started unfollowing each other on Instagram.

What's Happening Between Zoya Nasir And Christian Betzmann?

What's Happening Between Zoya Nasir And Christian Betzmann?

Seems like things are not going fine between Zoya and Christian as we all know the meaning of unfollowing each other on Instagram nowadays. Well, we wish that the couple sort out their issues and get back together again. What are your views on this matter? Want to add something to the story? Feel free to share your views with us!

What’s Happening Between Nazish Jahangir & Mohsin Abbas Haider

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Nazish Jahangir and Mohsin Abbas Haider are two talented actors of Pakistani media industry. Their relationship made waves on social media when the Ex-wife of Mohsin Abbas Haider, Fatima Sohail, hinted towards their affair amidst the domestic violence controversy. Later on, fans also saw Mohsin and Nazish together on different occasions. Both actors did two drama serials together. We often saw Nazish Jahangir expressing her love for the actor and singer on different occasions.

What's Happening Between Nazish Jahangir & Mohsin Abbas Haider

What's Happening Between Nazish Jahangir & Mohsin Abbas Haider

Last night, Nazish Jahangir posted a strange story that was hinting towards her emotional breakdown, she wrote, “I am so grateful to Allah that he saved me from the people who were not good for my betterment in long term, knowing someone’s reality over and over breaks you but knowing this Allah has written something better makes you strong too”

What's Happening Between Nazish Jahangir & Mohsin Abbas Haider

She further wrote that the purest bond in this world is your mother.

What's Happening Between Nazish Jahangir & Mohsin Abbas Haider

Mohsin Abbas Haider on the other hand, came up with the same sort of story at the same time hinting towards breakup, Mohsin wrote, ” Thank You Allah Pak for saving me from toxic and psycho people because you know I deserve better”

What's Happening Between Nazish Jahangir & Mohsin Abbas Haider

Right after that Nazish Jahangir posted that she won’t block haters so that they may see what she is doing in her life. Both the actors are not following each other for a long time.

What's Happening Between Nazish Jahangir & Mohsin Abbas Haider

What's Happening Between Nazish Jahangir & Mohsin Abbas Haider

What's Happening Between Nazish Jahangir & Mohsin Abbas Haider

What’s Happening Between Mawra Hocane And Ameer Gilani

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Mawra Hocane and Ameer Gilani became the most famous on-screen couple in the industry as soon as they were starred together in the drama serial Sabaat. It was Ameer Gilani’s second drama. The firing on-screen chemistry of Mawra and Ameer made everyone fall in love with them. It was later on, revealed that Ameer and Mawra were also classmates in law school. The friendship between Mawra and Ameer made everyone assume that something is cooking between them.

What's Happening Between Mawra Hocane And Ameer Gilani

What's Happening Between Mawra Hocane And Ameer Gilani

Ameer Gilani and Mawra walked on the ramp together on Bridal Couture Week. Ameer and Mawra used to comment under each other’s posts, uploaded pictures with each other also Mawra was really close to Ameer’s family. People were eagerly waiting for an official announcement from them but to everyone’s surprise, Ameer and Mawra unfollowed each other on Instagram.

What's Happening Between Mawra Hocane And Ameer Gilani

What's Happening Between Mawra Hocane And Ameer Gilani

What's Happening Between Mawra Hocane And Ameer Gilani

In today’s day and age, we all know that unfollowing on Instagram means the end of a relationship or friendship. Mawra’s Insta Stories also seems somewhat dubious.

What's Happening Between Mawra Hocane And Ameer Gilani

What's Happening Between Mawra Hocane And Ameer Gilani

What's Happening Between Mawra Hocane And Ameer Gilani

Have you guys read the story? What’s your take on this matter? Want to add something to your story? Feel free to share your views with us!

What’s Going On Between Nawal Saeed and Noor Hassan

Nawal Saeed is an extremely gorgeous and talented Pakistani television actor who has appeared in many hit serials. She’s loved because of her gorgeous looks and her amazing acting skills, her acting in Mah E Tamam, Faryaad and Aik Larki Aam Si was appreciated by the fans. The pretty actor is quite vocal about her past relationship and breakup. A few days ago, Nawal Saeed talked about the breakups and healing. Well, it seems that the actor has now happy and healed and is moving ahead in her life with peace.

What's Going On Between Nawal Saeed and Noor Hassan

Nawal Saeed’s recent posts are hinting that she has moved on in her life. Recently, the actress has expressed her love to her colleague and friend Noor Hassan who is a very handsome and talented Pakistani actor. Well, the actor Noor Hassan has also responded back with love. In many posts, Nawal wrote, ‘Love you’, Noor Hassan also replied with love. Nawal Saeed’s love exchange with actor Noor Hassan has grabbed her fans attention and they are excited about Nawal Saeed and Noor Hassan. Well, many fans are saying that the two will make a super stunning couple.

What's Going On Between Nawal Saeed and Noor Hassan

Have a look at the posts under which they exchanged the lovely words for each other:

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What's Going On Between Nawal Saeed and Noor Hassan

What's Going On Between Nawal Saeed and Noor Hassan

What's Going On Between Nawal Saeed and Noor Hassan

What's Going On Between Nawal Saeed and Noor Hassan

What's Going On Between Nawal Saeed and Noor Hassan

What's Going On Between Nawal Saeed and Noor Hassan

What's Going On Between Nawal Saeed and Noor Hassan

What's Going On Between Nawal Saeed and Noor Hassan

What’s Going On Between Ducky Bhai And Sham Idrees?

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Who on earth is not aware of Sham Idress and Ducky Bhai controversy.

What's Going On Between Ducky Bhai And Sham Idrees?

What's Going On Between Ducky Bhai And Sham Idrees?

It all went nasty between the two famous YouTubers Sham Idress and Ducky Bhai when Ducky Bhai roasted Sham Idrees and Queen Froggy in one of his videos and called them out on the clickbait, fake content they produce.

What's Going On Between Ducky Bhai And Sham Idrees?

Things got worst when Ducky Bhai and many other YouTubers and content creators were called a Tiny Youtuber by Sham Idrees and Queen Froggy. Hence all other YouTubers including Zaid Ali T, Shahveer Jafry, and many others grouped up against Queen Froggy and Sham Idrees.

What's Going On Between Ducky Bhai And Sham Idrees?

Afterward, Ducky Bhai accused Sham Idrees of threatening his family.

What's Going On Between Ducky Bhai And Sham Idrees?

Shahveer Jafry recently got engaged to Ayesha Beig and many youtube celebrities were also spotted at the event and to everyone’s surprise, Ducky Bhai and Sham Idrees were seen together. After a year of the fiasco, Ducky Bhai and Sham Idress were seen enjoying the function together in a friendly manner.

What's Going On Between Ducky Bhai And Sham Idrees?

Moreover, Sham Idrees posted a picture on his Instagram with Ducky Bhai with the caption: “Dostana”

People are shocked at this union of Ducky Bhai and Sham Idrees. Let’s have a look at what people have to say about it

What's Going On Between Ducky Bhai And Sham Idrees?

What's Going On Between Ducky Bhai And Sham Idrees?

What's Going On Between Ducky Bhai And Sham Idrees?

What's Going On Between Ducky Bhai And Sham Idrees?

What's Going On Between Ducky Bhai And Sham Idrees?

What's Going On Between Ducky Bhai And Sham Idrees?

What's Going On Between Ducky Bhai And Sham Idrees?

What's Going On Between Ducky Bhai And Sham Idrees?

What’s your take on this matter? Share your views with us!

What? Rekha Still Considers Amitabh a Danger?

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Woah! Bollywood has something crispier always to leave a food of thought for people following it. The very beautiful and senior actress Rekha is all known for her marvelous adaayen and roles that she has played on screen. She is an icon for the young actresses and is one of the very reputable veteran celebrities of the B-Town industry. She has given many hits with Amitabh Bachchan, who also, does not any introduction. The two of them made an iconic couple on screen and were also linked up for rumors. Though never did they speak about it, their fans always had a feeling and urge to know the insight of the rumors.

What? Rekha Still Considers Amitabh a Danger?

What? Rekha Still Considers Amitabh a Danger?

It was just recently at the calendar launch of Dabboo Ratnani’s photo shoot where Rekha attended the event. She posed elegantly in front of the celebrities’ poster but when she was asked to stand in front of Amitabh’s poster, she left saying it as a Danger Zone.

 

What does that indicate, fans are busy decoding!

 

What Zubaida Apa shouldn’t be doing?

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Zubaida Tariq aka Zubaida Apa is a legend in her own right.Some of her achievements include:

– Starting her career with Dalda Advisory Service at 50,an age where most people have precious little professional lives left.

– Despite not receiving any professional training in cooking she has become one of the most famous and popular cooking experts of the country.

– Serving in various prestigious positions such as Head of National Foods Masala Division,Head of Dalda’s Advisory Service etc

– Running her own restaurant successfully along with her son
– Being famous for her home remedies (totkas) regarding various issues faced by females
– Having written a number of books on cooking and home remedies

All the above achievements are no mean feat by themselves specially for an elderly lady who’s suffering from Parkinson’s disease.However,of late I am seeing Zubaida Apa endorsing specialty products such as soaps,sensitivity relieving tooth pastes,whitening creams and hair growth sprays.Going one step futher,she has launched her own product lines Zubaida Apa Soap and ZUbaida Apa whitening cream.

I am sure these actions of hers are not based on ill intentions or intent to make more money.However,she should realize that she is no dermatologist or dentist to judge whether a product is good for skin,hair growth or teeth.She’s lending her credibility to these products unnecessarily and misleading those people who might buy/use these products thinking that since these have been recommended by Zubaida Apa and bear her name,they would be superior to other products.

This has led to and would further lead to loss of her credibility and might disappoint her fans also.She shouldn’t be doing this

– Haseeb Ahmed

What Zara Noor Abbas Wants her Children To Inherit From Her Husband Asad Siddiqui

Zara Noor Abbas comes from a showbiz family and she has established herself as a successful star as well. She is married to actor Asad Siddiqui and people just love both of them together. They have grown together in their personal lives as well as their careers. Zara has been open about her journey when she fought with depression as well as challenges of losing a child. These obstacles in life have brought Zara and Asad closer and people love to see their love.

What Zara Noor Abbas Wants her Children To Inherit From Her Husband Asad Siddiqui

Zara Noor Abbas has always praised her husband Asad Siddiqui for his love and support and also for his calm and cool nature. She has admired his way of dealing with life and she is not shy about expressing her love for Asad in front of the world.

What Zara Noor Abbas Wants her Children To Inherit From Her Husband Asad Siddiqui

She was a guest on Mashion and shared some facts about her life. Zara shared tah traits she wants her future children to jave from their father Asad Siddiqui.She said that she wants her kids to inherit Asad’s beautiful and hearty smile. She also shared that Asad has a beautiful heart and she wants her children to inherit that from him.

What Zara Noor Abbas Wants her Children To Inherit From Her Husband Asad Siddiqui

This is what she shared:

what your favorite stars are doing this eid..

Eid is a day of sweets and family and friends and mehndi and chooriyan and ghoomna phirna for all Muslims alike, and that is what your favourite celebs are doing as well.

Here is some information abut how most of them are enjoying themselves this eid;

Sanam Jung is in Malaysia with her family, spending some quality bonding time with her daughter;

https://www.instagram.com/p/BV0mEjyBIHH/?taken-by=jung_sanam&hl=en

Yumna Ziadi is also out of Pakistan, dazzling fans in her Zahra Ahmed ensemble;

https://www.instagram.com/p/BV1PLhHhJQ6/?taken-by=yumnazaidiofficial&hl=en

Yasir Nawaz was in the cinema at the screening of mehrunninsa v lub u alongwith many of his friends from the showbiz;

https://www.instagram.com/p/BVwiO__gMYT/?tagged=yasirnawaz&hl=en

Danish Taimoor and Sana Javed were on the sets of Good Morning Pakistn, promoting the movie as well;

https://www.instagram.com/p/BVz-68lBjr8/?taken-by=danishtaimoor16&hl=en

Humayun Saeed was also out and about with his co stars from Yalghaar promoting the movie on eid day;

https://www.instagram.com/p/BVy2wVXg8nh/?taken-by=saeedhumayun&hl=en

Urwa and Farhan Saeed had the best idea among all stars and spent their day with orphans, and got themselves some serious appreciation in this world and an investment in the next..

what your favorite stars are doing this eid..

Mawra Hoccane shared pictures of the amazing food she is having with her friends and family as she attended her best friend’s nikah ceremony.

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Sanam Baloch is celebrating her eid at work. All glammed up, she is rocking the stage on second day of eid;

 

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Shaneira Akram enjoyed dressing up her daughter on eid day, complete with all the girly accessories;

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Faisal Qureashi spent the day on sets of Salam Zindagi, eid special;

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And there were som of them who first and foremost dressed up and spent time with their families, before other eid festivities continued;

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Eid celebrations are far from finished and we will keep on updating as we get more glimpses into their days.

What you don’t know about TV Script Writing

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We love watching dramas and discussing them it is one of our favourite past times here in Pakistan.While discussing a drama,writer comes under severe scrutiny of the reviewers/general audiences.However,not much is known about the actual script writing process and its translation to on-screen images.Being a small time writer myself let me apprise you about how it goes in the land of TV Script Writing.

Generally what happens is that once a writer comes up with a concept or one-liner as it is called in the TV World,he/she has the option of either pitching it directly to channels or production houses.Even if a writer pitches it to a production house it will ultimately go to a channel’s script department who has the power of accepting or rejecting any one-liner or asking for modifications in the one-liner.Many times first two sample episodes would be required along with the one-liner in order for it to be approved by the channel script department.Once a one-liner is approved the writer would be asked to start penning the episodes.The episodes would again be sent to channel’s script department who would keep on asking the writer to make changes in it.

Once this entire process of scripting,drafting and re-drafting is complete,a director is chosen to head the project.the director would now ask the writer to make changes in the script once again as per his/her vision or requirement.After the director is satisfied,now actors would be cast and shooting would begun but once again the actors/actresses would refuse to do certain scenes/speak certain lines as per their whims and wishes so here again the script changes not to forget that on-shoot the director is on liberty to change any scene as per his wish or not shoot a particular scene while scenes linked to this scene not being shot remains resulting in continuity gap in finished product.

So in essence what you finally see you screen is not essentially what the script writer wrote or wanted but the audiences and reviewers end up cursing and blaming the poor writer that what mess he/she has created while it could be the fault of channel script department/director/actors/editor.I myself once wrote a play where the heroine leaves her husband at the end as she had compatibility issues with him but in the final version I saw the heroine joyously leaving on her husband’s bike and i was left scratching my head.

Off course established writers have more control over their content and channel script department/directors/actors remain wary of messing with their content else a backlash starts remember the closeness scene between Saba & Adnan in Maat or the infamous dialogue haya aur behayee dekhnay walay kee ankh mein hotee hai from Shehr-e-Zaat.But established or not established,all writers have to go through this drafting and re-drafting process.

Channels buy completely shot and finished dramas from production houses as well but these are rare cases.Hope you understand the process now and think before you put the entire blame on the writer the next time round.

Haseeb Ahmed

What Would Sanam Jung Do If She Wakes Up As Nida Yasir

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Sanam Jung is an adorable Pakistani actress and host . She started her career as VJ and later on she switched to acting. Sanam has an adorable family and a cute daughter.

What Would Sanam Jung Do If She Wakes Up As Nida Yasir
Recently, Sanam Jung appeared in the show “To Be Honest” with Tabish Hashmi where she took part in different fun segments. She also replied to a fun question of Tabish Hashmi regarding Nida Yasir which was loved by audience.
What Would Sanam Jung Do If She Wakes Up As Nida Yasir
Replying to the question , “What would you do if you would Wake up as Nida Yasir?, imagine Ary is calling you, Would be happy or scared , What would you do?”
What Would Sanam Jung Do If She Wakes Up As Nida Yasir
Sanam Jung replied to the question, “first of all I would go to the bank, and will get all the money out of the bank”

What Would Sanam Jung Do If She Wakes Up As Nida Yasir

When Tabish said, “are you sure , is this the only thing you would do as Nida?”

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What Would Sanam Jung Do If She Wakes Up As Nida Yasir

What Would Sanam Jung Do If She Wakes Up As Nida Yasir
To that Sanam said, “ofcourse, what else can I do, she has her own house, own husband and her own kids, why would I seek for anything, I have gotten my own beautiful family, so it’s the money which I won’t mind”

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What Will Merub Ali Do If Asim Azhar Cheats On Her

Merub Ali is a newcomer in the drama industry and she has already been a part of dramas like Sinf e Aahan, Paristan and Wabaal. She is also known as Asim Azhar’s fiance and people love their cute pairing so much. The news of their engagement made both their fans excited for them and they always gather a lot of blessings and prayers from fans when they post pictures together.

What Will Merub Ali Do If Asim Azhar Cheats On Her

Merub was a guest on Shahveer Jafry’s podcast and she shared that if she dreams about her partner cheating on her and out and about with someone else, she reacts negatively towards him in real life. She shared that she now rationally understands that this is childish but Asim has understood her problem and reacts very patiently when she gets in a mood as he knows she must have had a bad dream about him hanging out with some other girl.

What Will Merub Ali Do If Asim Azhar Cheats On Her

This is what she shared about her dreams:

Merub was then asked what will her reaction be if her future husband aka Asim Azhar ever cheats on her in real life. Will she leave him or will she be violent towards him mentally or physically? Merub said that she believes in utmost loyalty and she will just leave her husband as she cannot be violent towards anyone.

What Will Merub Ali Do If Asim Azhar Cheats On Her

Here is what her reaction will be if she ever gets cheated on by her future husband:

What Will It Take To Make Fawad Khan Come back To Television?

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Fawad Khan is a jack of all, he is a singer, an actor and a model. He started his acting career with Pakistani dramas but after having 2 successful films to his credit in India and one more on the cards Pakistani viewers are thinking whether or not this most loved and most wanted hero will come back to Pakistani television. Fawad Khan is very sure about his comeback in television as he revealed in one of his recent interviews in India.

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He said,

“I would love to do TV again, but probably in a different way….. Something on the lines of the American series Fargo would be great. Or even a True Detective kind of show. Maybe, a House of Cards.”

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Fawad Khan it looks like is not in the mood for playing another one of those roles which he has played many times before in a drama which has a typical storyline. It will take brand new content to bring him back to television. He also said,

“Something out of the ordinary and elements where the content is relevant. If it’s getting made, then why not? I will jump on to it.”

Right now Fawad Khan has signed two major films in Pakistan and says he is thinking about signing two more. Maula Jutt and Albela Rahi will show Fawad Khan in different avatars. The shooting of both films will start very soon.

 

What Will Furqan Qureshi Change In The Industry

Furqan Qureshi is counted among the actors who have struggled a lot to get to a point in their careers. Furqan started out as a supporting actor and later on he had a lot of issues getting more work. Many people in the industry would say that he was too skinny and does not fit into any characters and he is therefore not suitable for roles. He worked on his physique and gained weight to get better roles in the industry.

What Will Furqan Qureshi Change In The Industry

He has done many great dramas like Khuda Mera Bhi Hai, Dreamers, Mere Paas Tum Ho and Raqs e Bismil to name a few. Furqan Qureshi was a guest on Mazaq Raat and shared how it was during his struggling period. He revealed that people will make him wait for hours outside their office and in the end would simply refer him to someone else in 5 minutes. He still kept on working hard and today he has made many achievements.

What Will Furqan Qureshi Change In The Industry

Here is what he revealed:

He also shared what he wants to change about the industry now. He said that drama makers are all very scared and therefore, they are all making same type of stories. He would like those people to show diversity and make new things for the audience. He would like the makers to experiment more.

What Will Furqan Qureshi Change In The Industry

This is what he wants to change in the industry:

What Will Be The Ending Of Sabaat

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Written by Kashif Anwar and directed by Shahzad Kashmiri, Sabaat is the story of a strong-headed and ambitious women’s rights activist Anaya (Mawra Hocane), a government servant’s daughter who comes from a modest background and understands the bitter truths of life.

What Will Be The Ending Of Sabaat

Recently the writer of Sabaat, Kashif Anwar was spotted in an interview with Fuchsia Magazine. 

Rabia Mughni asked Kashif Anwar that what will be the ending of Sabaat, would we be crying on the ending of Sabaat or will we be happy? Kashif replied ” From the last two to three episodes people are crying, I want everyone to be happy when the story ends”. 

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Furthermore, He added that Miral and Atif might get punished for ruining Hassan and Anaya’s life.

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Kashif did not directly reveled the ending of the story but indirectly he added that he wants Anaya to forgive Hassan if he asks for forgiveness. 

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What Will Be Raaz e Ulfat’s End? Last Episode Predictions

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Drama serial Raaz e Ulfat is about to end tonight. It became one such drama that garnered a lot of popularity and hype over the course of time. When the drama began, Raaz e Ulfat did not grab a lot of viewership and was just being followed because the viewers wanted to see more of Yumna Zaidi. As the story progressed, it gave viewers one reason after another to stay tuned to it and now it is at that point where it won’t be wrong to say, it has become one of the most highly anticipated endings of the year where people are guessing what decision will be taken by Mushk.

Success Factors

The factor that worked in the success of Raaz e Ulfat is that it told a story of youngsters. Despite the typical turns it took, it did cater to the problems young girls and even boys face when they step into the practical world. This became one of the defining factors that made people look forward to Mushk’s story because they could see themselves in it and also learn a few things about how trusting wrong people can cost so much. The story of Raaz e Ulfat showed wrong company can be a bad influence where the parents and the values taught by them can end up becoming burdensome.

What Will Be Raaz e Ulfat's End? Last Episode Predictions

Another factor that worked in Raaz e Ulfat’s favor was the love story, which was portrayed in a dramatic and filmy setting with one girl weaving the dreams of her happy-ever-after with the man she loved the most but then there were villains looming around, trying to do what it takes to snatch her dreams away from her.

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The Love Story Vs The Marriage

Mushk was forced into marriage with Ismail because just on her wedding day, Irtiza backed out and did not show up. It was after Mushk was framed by Sehba and Nomi which was actually a plan devised by the both of them to malign Irtiza’s heart against Mushk, the girl he claimed to have loved the most. In the beginning, Irtiza fought a lot for Mushk and withstood the pressures of his parents, which led them to succumb to his wish of getting married to Mushk. The fact that Irtiza’s parents were never really happy with Irtiza’s choice also gave them a reason to drift him apart from Mushk and eventually, Irtiza had no option left. This was also a clear case of miscommunication but then, this is how the story had to be told.

What Will Be Raaz e Ulfat's End? Last Episode Predictions

Then came Ismail Miyan who saved the day and made Mushk’s entire family indebted to him because he got married to Mushk just when Irtiza backed out. This was another event that could’ve been avoided but because Mushk realized that she could not make her parents suffer anymore, she agreed to the marriage that she had never imagined.

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Ismail Vs Irtiza

Now that Mushk has gotten to see Ismail Miya closely, she has realized that she has nothing but immense respect for him. She actually respects him for the person that he is. She appreciates his kind and giving nature. She also appreciates the fact that he has done so much for her, the way he has embraced her family as his own. Mushk is perplexed because so far Ismail Miyan has not given her any reason to doubt him or think otherwise.

Ismail Miyan is a widow and a father of two. He also is the guardian of a mentally challenged sister. Mushk, who dreamt of living a fairytale with Irtiza was made to live in a setting that she had not imagined in her wildest dreams. The fact that Ismail has done so much for her family has also made Mushk accept his children and his sister Mohini. In such a short span of time, Ismail’s entire family has grown fond of Mushk and they have accepted her as their own. It can be seen through the behavioral changes in Mohini because she actually adores Mushk and loves her presence around her.

What Will Be Raaz e Ulfat's End? Last Episode Predictions

After finding out the truth from Sehba and Nomi, Irtiza has realized that he has wronged Mushk on so many levels. Just when his parents were again trying to convince him to get married to Sehba, this time around Irtiza took a decision and made it very clear that he was not going to follow their orders and would now do what he deems right.

At this stage, Ismail definitely has earned brownie points because he accepted Mushk at that point where the man who claimed to love her backtracked. This definitely puts Irtiza in a tough spot because he has lost the faith and confidence that Mushk once had in him. Irtiza is asking for a second chance and now it completely is up to Mushk to make up her mind.

Mushk’s Decision

In the second last episode, Mushk did make up her mind and left a note to Ismail asking him to set her free. Mushk was heavy-hearted and as she walked away, she did realize that there was an entire family unit that was dependent on her. Ismail also got to confess that he had actually fallen in love with Mushk, this is why he continued to give her so many chances in a hope that she will eventually see the niceness in him that will win her heart over.

Mushk may have done a lot of wrong in the past with the way she treated her parents and sister, the way she believed in Irtiza, and started seeing her father as her enemy. However, this time around, Mushk deserves credit for being true to herself and for being completely honest that she has nothing to offer to Ismail because, in her heart, she is still in love with Irtiza. Although the chances are that the decision will be in Ismail’s favor, Irtiza definitely deserves a second chance, because now more than ever, he will value and cherish Mushk after enduring the pain of heartbreak and suffering from restlessness. Although Irtiza has a losing edge for what he has done in the past, when given a chance, he has it in him to prove himself.

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The Prediction

Although the drama serial Raaz e Ulfat has been in the news for adding a few bold aspects to the story, such as showing an illicit nature of relationship shared between Sehba and Nomi, where Sehba herself admitted that when two people are in love, they do cross the line. This confession came when Sehba feared that Nomi might expose her in front of Iritza and share the kind of relationship they had before, however, Nomi gave her his word and that secret was well reserved. Another aspect was showing a homosexual character of Nomi in the drama. This is what threw Sehba off and that’s when she decided to get married to Irtiza instead.

The writer of Raaz e Ulfat has definitely not shied away from showing things as they are, a homosexual character, an illicit relationship, consumption of drugs and alcohol by the young and spoiled. However, when it comes to marriage, it does look like she will definitely not question the sanctity of the institution of marriage and Mushk will choose Ismail over Irtiza.

In the second last episode, there was a scene where Mohini writes her name on a paper and folds it. It will eventually make its way to Mushk, may be Mohini might put it in Mushk’s bag to surprise her, which will also help Mushk in making up her mind. Although Mushk has left Ismail’s house with the intent of never turning back but as she has walked away, with each step, she will understand the weight of this relationship, the importance of the sacred union, and the lives that have now become attached to her. Mushk will be on the verge of going to Irtiza but she will definitely come back to Ismail and the same way Irtiza left her, now it will be Mushk’s turn to have that closure and put an end to this chapter of her life.

What Will Be Raaz e Ulfat's End? Last Episode Predictions

What Will Be Raaz e Ulfat's End? Last Episode Predictions

Let’s see what will be the decision taken by Mushk. Have you watched Raaz e Ulfat? What are your predictions? Who do you think Mushk will choose; Irtiza or Ismail. Share your opinion.

What Will Aashir Wajahat Change In His Career

Aashir Wajahat is an actor, singer and music producer. He is the son of Shazia Wajahat and Wajahat Rauf. He has been appearing in the media since he was a child and he is a famous child actor turned main lead star. He has worked in films and dramas and he has also released some great music.

What Will Aashir Wajahat Change In His Career

Kafeel is a latest drama that is winning the audience. Aashir Wajahat as Subuk is a fan favourite and he is currently the obsession for all drama watchers. The actor sat for an interview with journalist Omair Alvi and spoke about his journey in showbiz.

What Will Aashir Wajahat Change In His Career

Aashir revealed one thing that he will change if he can go back in time. He grew up in limelight but if he can decide now, he will start his career a bit late. His parents put him into entertainment as he was a child who liked acting but this way his journey remained in the public eye. He also got mocked when he used to sing. So, he will start his professional journey a bit late and this is his own feelings when he looks back.

What Will Aashir Wajahat Change In His Career

This is what she shared:

What Were They Thinking?

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We all sometimes make decisions that we regret later or look back and think what were we thinking. Actors are gifted with the magical talent of transforming themselves into the characters that they are playing, and their demeanor and appearances in that drama or play are dictated by those characters. But sometimes some small tiny part of that character or getup sends a strong signal about something else that distracts the viewers and they cannot help making connection. For examples look at the following pictures and read what distraction came to my mind the instant I saw those characters on screen.

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Hadiqa Kiyani was extremely inspired by the London Eye, so she hung one from her ear.

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Sajjal is so beautiful but was this tall nest her inspiration for hairstyle in this particular picture? I am also worried that her head may weigh as much as the rest of her body and keeping this hairstyle beyond a short period of time may result in serious consequences.

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And here is Soniya Shamshaad in Daraar. She is playing a Bholi Bhali (read fool) little sister in Daraar. I assume that her hair style was inspired by the Walrus tusks. So I assume that character in Drama gets up in the morning and work really hard to groom her tusks.

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This was also a scene from Daraar. This particular clip just reminded me of the yellow angry bird.

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Hareem Farooq is a beautiful talented actress and I have very high hopes for her. But some how her make-up in Mausam was a disaster. I guess Chhoona (Limestone) was the inspiration for the white putty on her face.

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I looked at Mansha Pasha in this scene and a color palette came to my mind. Her makeup and dress has covered almost all the colors in the palette.

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And Tayyaba’s eye makeup in this scene was inspired by raccoons’ eyes. It seems like nature is giving her a black eye for cheating Rudaba out of her love.

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And when Busrha Ansari appears on screen in this outfit/getup, I thought my TV was on fire.

So these were the few things that came to my mind when I saw these getups. I do not in any way mean that these actors look like any of these objects. This article was written to criticize their looks in particular roles or pictures. These actors in real life are beautiful people.

Share your thoughts

Love always,

F. Kazmi

What We Should Do In Quarantine- Neelum Muneer

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Things have changed a lot after the CoronaVirus. Every city, every town is locked down to control the issue but unfortunately, the virus is spreading rapidly all over the world. Scientists are trying hard to find the cure until then, all we can do is stay inside our homes. Quarantine yourself for a few days to protect everyone from the deadly virus. 

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All Pakistani celebrities are making their videos and uploading them on social media to create awareness among their fans and followers. People are requested to maintain social distance, more intake of Vitamin C, improve the immune system, wear a mask and wash hands after every 30 minutes to protect themselves. 

What We Should Do In Quarantine- Neelum Muneer

Neelam Muneer made a video to inspire her fans and followers. She requested everyone to stay calm and don’t panic. Put your trust in Allah as He is the only one who can save us all. Allah has given us a chance to worship Him and apologize for all our minor and major sins. It’s the right time! 

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Under her video, people started criticizing her. Some said that she had nothing to do that’s why she is giving lectures, while others were talking about her dressing. It’s her life and she will be answerable for her sins. Instead of criticizing her, focus on yourself. 

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Do you agree with Neelam Muneer? Share your thoughts with us in the comments section below. 

What We Miss About Ramzan:

The Father of Humanity:

The man who spent his whole life serving the nation. Edhi Sahab, the father of humanity left us a year ago and it’s really hard to believe that he will no longer be with us but what he has done for the nation shall remain forever. His efforts and deeds for humanity shall never be forgotten and will be guarded further on.

Qaseeda Burda shareef :

Momina Mustehsan comes up with yet another version of Qaseeda Burda Sharif and earns a fair amount of appreciation but nothing can replace the beauty of qaseeda burda shareef by Qari Khushi Muhammad. The beauty of children holding candles, the magic of the melodious voice, the soothing soft music had the charm of its own which somehow remains missing today.

Bhar Do jholi Meri Ya Elahi (the legendry voice):

The voice we miss the most, the voice with dazzling beauty, the voice of Amjad Sabri. Our sehri and aftari were spent listening to his qawalis and naat. His tragic and sudden death had us all shocked. Bhar do jholi, the most famous qawali would remind us of the melodious voice of Amjad Sabri.

 Junaid Jamshed:

The man famous for so many reasons. From “dill dill Pakistan” to “Elahi teri chaukhat pe”, the journey has been tremendously arduous, with the road filled with hurdles. Junaid Jamshed’s life has been an epitome of success and modesty. The singer-turned-scholar won the hearts of many with his magical voice and his knowledge. His tragic demise in a plane crash is something we just cannot get over and Shan-e Ramzan transmission will never be the same without him, I daresay.

The times when there were no Ramzan transmissions at all:

The times when there were no private jets flying around (be it in your dreams or for REAL), no Qmobile ki bikes and Firdous ki lawn. There were more prayers, more peace and more Ramzan-feels. With no transmission trying to gain more TRP, our fasting was way more peaceful than it is today.

The Baraat Series:

From Azher Ki Ayegi Baraat to Annie Ki Ayegi Baraat , the most awaited Baraats would leave us glued to our Televisions. Starting from the 1st of Ramzan and ending after/on Eid ul Fitar, the sitcom written by Vasay Chaudhry, would have us all anxiously waiting for it but it came to an end after the last season “Annie Ki Ayegi Baraat. This has left the fans wanting more, quite disappointed.

The Endless wait for moon-sighting announcement By Mufti Sahab:

Agree or not but we all miss the times when we would spend hours before the TV in order to hear Mufti Muneeb’s announcement regarding moon-sighting. The moments of curiosity were priceless. Although we find it highly convenient that now the announcements are made beforehand on news channels, we somehow also miss those moments of curiosity.

Ramzan will never be the same without all those we lost and WITH what we have. It remains a sad fact that those who are gone took a lot with them and those who remain have nothing to offer…

What We Learnt From Media This Year ?

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Indeed, through Media one can not only get entertained but also learns a lot. May it be internet,newspaper or Television, everybody learns something new from media every time they come across it. Television, being the highest Source Of Learning, teaches us so many lessons in our lives.. :P

 

 

Things I have learned so far include:

1.   Dark is beautiful in India but FAIR is LOVELY in Pakistan.
2.  If you want to master Street dancing,  just drink Sting and Voila!
3.  Katrina and Karina are facing serious hair fall and hair damage problems.
4.  Unable to decide what to wear on your close relatives wedding ? Solution is simple, search for Tarang advertisement, you will surely fail to get Chaaye Ka Sahi Jorr. Instead, you will end up with some good design or cool contrasts.

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5. If you are frightened of something, have Mountain Dew because “Darr k agay Jeet Hai”.
6. Complexion of an individual is more important than his capabilities.
7. A cat that never gets old is “Ding Dong ke billi” (Wesai I enjoy its advertisements every time I watch it :p)
8.Every toothpaste is Number One and “Dentist ka Tasdeeq shudah”.
9.To get keys of your house or to be kitchen-incharge, add a little bit of chicken-flavored masala to your daal and your mother-in-law will   be pleased to heights.
10.Don’t ask anyone “Kitna Thanda Karta Hai” , you will surely end up hanging somewhere on earth.
11. After  deducting lump sum of your money, Mobile companies still offer  “Free” minutes and text messages to its valuable customers.

12.Want to teach your children what rhyming words are? Ask them to sit in front of Television sets and wait for Mobilnk’s Har Dil Har Din advertisement.

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13.  Biggest problem of Pakistani women is not being able to get that “Salan Ka Daagh” out of her husband’s dress shirt.
14.  If you want to polish a dull marital relationship, or save your face at social gathering or ensure a happy and healthy family, the detergent does it all !
15 .While using Famous Banaspati, dancing is compulsory else your food wont taste good.
16. Pakistani Women’s Ultimate Hathyaar (weapon) is a toilet bowl cleaner.

That was what I learned through media this year ?

What did you learn? Do share your experiences.. :D
Stay Blessed,
Rabia Basharat.

What we can learn from Royals Visit Pakistan Official Tour 2019

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Last week, The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge made their first official visit to Pakistan. In the 5 day tour to the country, they covered the capital, Islamabad, the northern mountainous area of Chitral and the heart of Pakistan, Lahore.

While a lot of people, including me, were in awe of The Duchess wearing eastern clothes while in Pakistan, they came to country for an entire purpose.

In this whole week, we saw various comments of people:

– there were the ones who were admiring her choice of clothes. People could not stop gushing over her beauty, simplicity and the fact that she chose to wear eastern clothing along with a dupatta (a rarity in Pakistan nowadays)

– there were the ones criticizing who were happy to have goras in our country kyu k goro ne tou humay loot khaya tou bhae ap log khush mat ho please.

– and the ones who were happy that the Royals will spread a positive image of Pakistan.

What we can learn from Royals Visit Pakistan Official Tour 2019

In the whole week, the Royals had a packed schedule. They visited a school for underpriveleged children where they spent time understanding the importance of education especially for girls and stressed on importance of mental health. They also stressed upon importance of protecting the environment, wildlife and climate change. They visited a hospital and orphanage to bring happiness and joy to children suffering from an almost uncurable disease and those without parents. They played cricket with them, celebrated a birthday and laughed along common people.

What we can learn from Royals Visit Pakistan Official Tour 2019

The Duke and Duchess, being huge advocates of the effects of global warming and climate change visited the mountainous areas of Hindu Kush to learn about the affects of glacial melting. Their one day tour included spending time around the area mingling with Kalash Valley, learning their culture and way of life after flood destructions in the region.

What we can learn from Royals Visit Pakistan Official Tour 2019

A reception held for the Royals meant a one on one interaction with people from the art, political and entertainment background to help strengthen the ties between the United Kingdom and Pakistan. The Duke and Duchess thanked Pakistan for their hospitality. Look at how cute they are arriving in a rickshaw!

What we can learn from Royals Visit Pakistan Official Tour 2019

Their visit to the Badshahi Mosque was reminiscent of the times when The Queen, Prince Charles and Lady Diana visited rhe monument in earlier years. They listened to Quranic verses and had a discussion with faith leaders about spreading interfaith harmony between communities (wish we as a country would actually promote this in reality).

What we can learn from Royals Visit Pakistan Official Tour 2019

One of my favorite moments of their visit was the one at Shaukat Khanum Cancer Hospital where The Duke and Duchess had pretend tea with a young patient. It was extremely heart warming to see to the young girls’ wish of having tea with an actual Princess turn into reality.

What we can learn from Royals Visit Pakistan Official Tour 2019

I wish from this visit we can learn to be kind and affectionate towards our own people, spend time with our loved ones, be tolerant towards people of all religions, sects, backgrounds and most importantly spread happiness. Moreover it is important for us to care for the environment and try and be closely involved in bringing about a change for a better world to live in.

What was the favorite series of Pakistanis in 2020?

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Global search engine Google has released a list of the most searched topics in Pakistan of the year 2020.

Google has announced the annual Pakistan Search Results which reflects the collective trends in Google search in Pakistan during the year 2020.

However, like any other year, this year too is based on the favorite sport i.e. cricket, the trend overshadowed  all kinds the searches.

The most searched  movies and TV shows in 2020

What was the favorite series of Pakistanis in 2020?
Ertugrul

What was the favorite series of Pakistanis in 2020?

Meray Paas Tum Ho

What was the favorite series of Pakistanis in 2020?

Money Heist

What was the favorite series of Pakistanis in 2020?

Bigg Boss 14

What was the favorite series of Pakistanis in 2020?

Mirzapur Season 2

What was the favorite series of Pakistanis in 2020?

Deewangi

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What was the favorite series of Pakistanis in 2020?Kuruluş Osman

What was the favorite series of Pakistanis in 2020?

Ehd-e-wafa

What was the favorite series of Pakistanis in 2020?Joker.

What Was Surprising For Maheen Siddiqui In Pakistan

Maheen Siddiqui has entered the drama industry with Dobara being aired on Hum TV. Maheen received a lot of love for her character Minal as Minal was one character that was positive through and through in the drama. This was Maheen’s first drama and she has done well.

What Was Surprising For Maheen Siddiqui In Pakistan

Maheen appeared on Fuchsia where she revealed that she has moved around all her life. She spent her childhood in Ireland and later also has spent some years in Saudi Arabia and Bahrain. She went for studies to Canada. Maheen has now come back to Pakistan where she was initially due to do just one project related to graphic designing but then she got some offers and has stayed in Pakistan.

What Was Surprising For Maheen Siddiqui In Pakistan

When asked what she found surprising to adjust to after coming to Pakistan, Maheen revealed that she has a very friendly nature and she had to adjust that friendliness can be taken as flirtatiousness here in Pakistan. She then started being more reserved but she has finally realized that she will be what she wants to be.

What Was Sonya Hussyn’s First Salary As A Model

Sonya Hussyn is one of the top actresses of Pakistan right now. She is known for picking roles which have a margin of performance and scripts that mostly have an underlying message. She was recently seen in a movie as well where she worked alongside Farhan Saeed, Iman Aly and Feroze Khan. After release of Tich Button, Sonya is now a part of a new drama Tera Bina Main Nahin.

What Was Sonya Hussyn's First Salary As A Model

Sonya was on Good Morning Pakistan when she shared some unknown facts of her life. She shared that she used to have really long hair but she cut it for an advertisement that she did. Sonya revealed that it was her advertisement and she was offered a big amount at that time and when they asked her if she can cut her hair for another shot, she said yes.

What Was Sonya Hussyn's First Salary As A Model

Sonya shared that she got 1 lakh rupees for that advertisement which was huge at that time for her. And she got her hair cut in half for it which was quite a surprise for her family.

What Was Sonya Hussyn's First Salary As A Model

This is how much she got for her first advertisement:

What Was Qurutulain’s Reaction To Iqrar’s Second Marriage

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Iqrar ul Hassan started his career in the public eye as a news caster and later on hosted his own show Sar e Aam which became a phenomenon in Pakistan and Iqrar was able to bust many criminals. He is also known for being strongly opinionated and being caught in multiple controversies in his career. Iqrar’s two marriages are also very famous and it was a viral moment when the news of his second marriage with Farah Iqrar broke after the couple had already been married for over five years.

What Was Qurutulain's Reaction To Iqrar's Second Marriage

Iqrar just gave an interview to Neo Digital and shared some unknown facts surrounding his second marriage and its circumstances. Iqrar and Qurutulain had a love marriage. However, he revealed that marrying Farah was purely circumstantial and there was not any love story there. They were good family friends though and had to get Nikkahfied due to some stuff which he cannot reveal as he wants to respect Annie and Farah’s right to privacy.

What Was Qurutulain's Reaction To Iqrar's Second Marriage

This is what he shared:

Iqrar shared that since Qurutulain is a very well-read person and she is very intellectual and loves to read literature, she is consequently open minded and she was okay with his second marriage. He added that he would not say that it was a piece of cake but yes, she did not create any difficulty.

What Was Qurutulain's Reaction To Iqrar's Second Marriage

This is what he revealed:

He also revealed that Farah was also friends with Annie before they got married. they are also very positive towards each other now but do maintain a healthy distance.

What Was Qurutulain's Reaction To Iqrar's Second Marriage

Listen to the revelation:

What Top Pakistani Actors Think About Love

There is a famous saying that love makes the world go round. There is no denying the fact that love is a natural emotion that is reciprocated by the person one loves can change someone’s life altogether. Some of the most sought-after Pakistani actors have been lucky in love. They fell in love at an early age and also got to spend the rest of their lives with their partners. There are others who have many times talked about falling in love but they were not lucky enough to get married to the love of their lives. Everyone has a different perspective about love which largely depends on a person’s experiences. In interviews, celebrities are often asked about their views on love. All of them have different ways to define love. All these perspectives are interesting and tell a great deal about the experiences these actors had in their lives.

Here are some of the most interesting interviews in which top Pakistani actors talked about love.

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Adnan Siddiqui Is a Hopeless Romantic

Adnan Siddiqui is a hopeless romantic who fell in love for the first time when he was 18 years old. He believes that one can fall in love many times in a lifetime. He also shared in an interview that he never succeeded in love and ended up getting married to someone his family chose for him. None of this was planned and as a result, Adnan stays a romantic to date.

Ayeza Khan Believes In One Love

All those people who follow Ayeza Khan and have watched her interviews must be fully aware of her love story. Ayeza is the kind of person who strictly believes that you only fall in love once. The reason for that is that she got married to the man she loved. She fell in love with Danish Taimoor when she was really young and even though they went through a lot of ups and downs when they fell in love, ultimately she realized that he was the only one for her. Ayeza believes that people might come and go in your life but there is only one person who you fall in love with. Here is Ayeza talking about her idea and the ideal of love.

Bilal Abbas Has No Time For Love

Bilal Abbas is the heartthrob of the Pakistani drama industry. In an interview, he shared that he had fallen in love multiple times. He also said that his concept of love has changed over the years. Right now, he is completely focused on his work because becoming an actor was also his passion. He says that he does not want to shift his focus by falling in love. When asked that wasn’t possible to fall in love and work at the same time, he said that it wasn’t an option if you are as passionate about something as he is about his career at the moment.

Hira Mani Thinks Love Is Total Support

Hira Mani’s interviews have often moved her viewers and fans. The way she talks about her husband is how she defines and explains love. For her true love means someone who is there for you, to lend support, and to bring out the best in you. She was lucky enough to find that kind of partner in her husband.

Imran Abbas Lost In Love

Imran Abbas’ interview with Samina Peerzada was like an eye-opener. An actor who is usually seen playing the leading man in dramas who most often gets the love of his life, lost in love in real life. Imran Abbas’ idea of love is totally different from all the other actors in this life. According to him loving someone and getting to spend your life with them are not always one and the same thing. He fell in love at a young age and he believes that he will never be in love with anyone ever again. This experience left an everlasting impression on his mind which is true for anyone who lost in love at a young age.

Mahira Khan’s Idea of Happy Ending

When you love someone usually the whole concept of a happy ending is getting married to that person. Many Pakistani celebrities got married to people they loved and are living a happy life. Mahira Khan got married at a young age and her marriage ended with heartbreak. Lately, she fell in love again and for her love means to enjoy each other’s company, spending quality time together, and supporting each other. In Mahira’s opinion all that can be done without getting married. While Mahira is head over heels in love, this is the reason why she isn’t thinking about marriage at the moment.

Mehwish Hayat Is All For Genuine Love

Mehwish Hayat shared in an interview that she started working at a really young age which is why she has never been in a serious relationship. Because she carved an identity for herself at such a young age, she wasn’t sure if people were falling for who she was or with her celebrity status/persona. Mehwish wants the kind of love which is genuine.

Mehwish is waiting for Mr. Right and whenever she finds him, she intends to settle down unlike Mahira Khan who has a different viewpoint about love and marriage.

Muneeb Butt Believes In Unconditional Love 

Muneeb Butt’s definition of love is one that is easy to elaborate on but really difficult to follow. When he was asked what love meant to him, he said that love is the feeling where you give without expecting anything in return. Muneeb is wise beyond his years and he has decoded the real meaning of love at an early stage of his marriage.

What Top Pakistani Actors Think About Love

Saba Qamar Learned About Love The Hard Way

Saba Qamar has often openly declared that she used to fall in love easily and often until she fell in love with someone who broke her heart to pieces. This turned out to be a learning experience for her because it was then that she realized that you continue loving someone even when they cheat on you and break your heart. So, in a way, Saba Qamar also believes in unconditional love in the most unconventional way. Recently, she talked about how this man in her life did not take the responsibility for his actions and changed her idea and ideal about love.

Yumna Zaidi Has Faith In Allah’s Plan

Yumna Zaidi seldom talks about her personal life in interviews therefore viewers know her more as an actress than for her real-life personality. Lately, she started opening up about her viewpoints regarding different aspects of life in interviews. While talking about love, she made it quite clear that she is waiting for her ideal partner, and until she meets that man, she is not going to fall in love. Yumna is sure that there is someone out there who is meant for her. She has faith that Allah must have a soulmate for her and until she finds him Yumna is not falling in love.

All the actors answered these questions beautifully. Which Pakistani actor do you agree with the most? Share your views.