The relationship that a father shares with his children is very special. When it comes to celebrities, their fans love watching them act different characters on screen but when they decide to give their fans a sneak peek into their lives, that is when they connect with their favorite celebrities a lot more. This rings true for all those male celebrities who share snippets of their day to day activities and involvement in their children’s lives. This gives their fans a chance to see them as regular people who are doing their best to entertain their little angles.

Here are some of the best moments of Pakistani celebrity fathers with their children:

Shahid Afridi

These pictures of Shahid Afridi with his daughters are going to bring a smile to your face. Shahid Afridi recently recovered from Coronavirus and while he was dealing with it, he took it to his Instagram to share how much he was missing his youngest daughter Arwa. After his recovery, he decided to share the most heartwarming picture of where he is holding his youngest angel and kissing her. When Shahid Afridi decided to announce the arrival of his youngest daughter, he made sure that her 4 elder sisters were a part of the picture too. There was so much beauty in one picture that made everyone’s hearts melt. Shahid Afridi is a doting father, he doesn’t mind giving his daughters a ride on his back when they get tired walking the streets of Makkah.

Faysal Qureshi

Faysal Qureshi had a son Farmaan Qureshi this year and since then, his feed has been full of those cute moments he spends with him. In a recent post, it could be seen how his son was showing affection to his father when he returned home after 3 hours. Faysal Qureshi has been very vocal about his daughter Ayat and how much he loves her, he has spoken about his affection for his daughter on his morning shows continuously, however now with his son in his life, Faysal Qureshi also gets to wear color-coordinated matching outfits with him. Another cute picture that Faysal Qureshi shared was of him welcoming both Ayat and Farmaan in the same manner.

Imran Ashraf

Imran Ashraf is very particular about keeping his son away from the public eye, however, he doesn’t mind sharing snippets of those times when he is with him. Out of all the moments that he has shared, the cutest one was a video that showed Imran Ashraf doing his best to put his son to sleep. Another picture shows that he is being attentive towards his child during the family outing.

Shoaib Malik

This picture is surely going to soothe the eyes. Shoaib Malik gets to beat the heat with his son Izhaan Malik in a pool. Surely father and son had a great time together.

Zahid Ahmed

Zahid Ahmed likes to keep his family life private but every now and then he likes sharing some of the special moments spent with his sons. Zahid Ahmed showed how his family welcomed him after he came back home from a shoot after some days. He also shared a fun picture depicting the chaos that usually happens whenever parents decide to get a picture clicked with their children. Zahid Ahmed also states that nothing’s more special than a child’s hug.

Fahad Mustafa

Fahad Mustafa is very much known for his unique specs collection, therefore he loved sharing a comparison of him and his son wearing specs too. This goes to show he definitely enjoys coordinating with his son, be it in terms of clothing or accessories.

Feroze Khan

Feroze Khan is also one of those celebrity fathers who likes to keep his son away from the public eye, therefore his fans have gotten to see his child’s back. However, Feroze Khan has shared some of the cute moments he spent with Sultan where he is always kissing and cuddling him. The most interesting one was Feroze Khan holding his son on one hand and sharing that the main thing he is going to teach his child is ‘no fear’.

Bilal Qureshi

Bilal Qureshi is one of those celebrities who makes the presence of his child felt on his social media. His son Sohaan is very much a part of his feed and Bilal Qureshi continues to share all the activities and pretend-plays he does with him. Be it acting as a patient for his doctor son or playing basketball with him indoors, Bilal Qureshi surely makes the most of his time with his son.

Danish Taimoor

Almost all the pictures of Danish Taimoor and his family are photoshoots, which are bound to look perfect but Danish Taimoor has also shared some of the sweet pictures where he is keeping his daughter engaged. He doesn’t mind playing games with her and making her laugh.

Shahzad Sheikh

Shahzad Sheikh is a hands-on father who loves attending his child’s first school play. He also doesn’t mind posing goofily to make his son smile. Shahzad Sheikh has shown the fun side of being a father where he is very much involved in keeping his children engaged.

Syed Jibran

Syed Jibran is also a doting father whose life revolves around his entire family. Be it Eid shoppings or school activities, Syed Jibran makes sure to be a part of everything. He also enjoys planning different adventures for his kids when they are out for the family vacation. Another cute moment he shared was when his family came together to celebrate 14th August in color-coordinated outfits.

Naveed Raza

Naveed Raza also recovered recently from Coronavirus and after he did, he shared a beautiful picture of him with his daughter where he was cuddling her, showcasing how much he missed her during the time he was observing self-isolation.

Shahroz Sabzwari

Be it father’s day or sports day, Shahroz Sabzwari likes to spend these special days with his daughter. He also shares some of his special moments spent with his daughter Nooreh on his Instagram. He feels the love that he has for his daughter makes his world go around.

Pakistani drama industry continues to produce numerous dramas every year. Pakistani drama writers take pride in the fact that they pick realities of life and turn them into stories, in order to show the situations leading to the consequences. However, it is worth noticing that as much as the writers can focus on the positive aspects of life in order to inspire and contribute in perspective alteration of the society, they choose such subjects which are more negativity driven, achieving the rating goals that they have in mind.

There is no denying the fact that media is a mind-controlling tool, therefore a huge responsibility falls on the drama makers; starting from producers to the writers as well as directors and actors to be mindful of what they are showing to the masses. Unfortunately, a lot of negative things have been normalized as well as used in such a way that helps them sensationalize it and earn ratings on it. Every year, there are a handful of dramas that serve a purpose, and the bigger picture is unveiled which teaches the audience a thing or two. The rest of the dramas almost serve no purpose and are just made to grab the attention and ratings.

Here’s the list of those Pakistani dramas which are serving no purpose at all:

Jalan

Writer: Sidra Seher Imam
Director: Aabis Raza
Producer: Big Bang Entertainment
Channel: ARY Digital
Cast: Minal Khan, Emaad Irfani, Nadia Hussain, Areeba Habib, and others.

The promos of Jalan have given the story away and this is the reason, the audience didn’t hold back in voicing out their disappointment against the theme of the show. The story of Jalan has been seen before in Pakistani dramas repeatedly. It is a clear case of a younger sister being jealous of her elder sister and wanting everything that she has – even her husband. The drama has just begun but the story is predictable. All the episodes of Jalan will continue to show how Nisha, the younger sister will continue to woo her brother-in-law until he finally divorces his wife Misha.

The execution of the drama is definitely grand and the producers have invested a lot because maybe they know these types of controversial subjects sell and get the viewers hooked, however, if one looks at the purpose this drama is serving, one fails to find it. This is a typical masala filled drama which is showing the relationship of sister and brother in law in a questionable manner. The ending of Jalan is also very predictable where the main focus will be on Nisha’s evil antics for the entire drama and in the very last episode, she will pay the price unable to redeem herself.

Meherposh

Writer: Misbah Nausheen
Director: Mazhar Moin
Producer: 7th Sky Entertainment
Channel: Geo TV
Cast: Ayeza Khan, Danish Taimoor, Sania Saeed, Rehan Sheikh, Iffat Omar, and others.

In an interview, Ayeza Khan once mentioned that her idea of choosing a film is that of a full-on romantic story filled with a lot of drama. melodrama and action; maybe this is the reason she said yes to the script of Meherposh and also got her husband Danish Taimoor on-board. Meherposh’s story is below average. Shahjahan has always loved Mehru but failed to share his feelings. Mehru gets married and gets divorced the same day. Shahjahan is guilt-stricken and Mehru doesn’t know yet that her husband divorced her because he overheard the things Shahjahan was saying about Mehru. For now, Shahjahan is doing what it takes to show his support to Mehru but she finds him problematic.

As the story will progress, Mehru’s hatred and resentment will turn into respect and love for Shahjahan. This is all there’s to the story of Meherposh. The story is not only average but the execution makes it hard to follow. The pace of the drama is slow and it is also aiming towards a love triangle with Mehru’s younger sister Ayat having feelings for Shahjahan. The purpose of this drama maybe was to show a very dramatic love story but the execution didn’t help and everything fell flat. The side tracks of supporting characters are unimpressive as well where there’s nothing much apart from plotting, scheming and screaming. This is yet another drama which is serving absolutely no purpose at all.

Zebaish

Writer: Bushra Ansari
Director: Iqbal Hussain
Producer: Momina Duraid
Channel: Hum TV
Cast: Bushra Ansari and family

Writer Bushra Ansari tried her best to come up with a very different script, but the execution didn’t do it any favors and this is why it has left the viewers wondering about the purpose behind Zebaish? The over-the-top execution has turned Zebaish into a comedy and the viewers are finding it hard to see through the seriousness shown in the situations and relationships that the story revolves around.

This is for the first time that a drama coming from a celebrity of Bushra Ansari’s stature has been ripped to shreds by the audience because they can not look past the fact that all of her family members are a part of this project. The only purpose that seems behind Zebaish is that Bushra Ansari’s entire family came together and made a drama to kill their boredom. The purpose has been lost and the overacting done by actors along with their caricaturish characters has turned this drama into a flop.

Tarap

Writer: Nadeem Siddique
Director: Misbah Syed
Producer: MD Productions
Channel: Hum TV
Cast: Hiba Bukhari, Babar Ali, Syed Jibran, Nosheen Shah, Faiza Gillani, and others.

The story of Tarap revolves around the lives of two sisters Zunairah and Hania who have been raised by their grandmother and because of what their mother did in her past, it has turned their brother overprotective to an extent of being rigidly strict. However, it is interesting to note that as much as the writer has tried to reinforce that both Zunairah and Hania are living their lives in unfavorable conditions due to lack of freedom, their activities and love interests speak otherwise.

Zunairah is shown to be the submissive sister but she too found ways to meet the guy she loved. She also casually went to meet Sir Laeeq after being invited over for lunch. Hania on the other hand is shown to be more of a rebel and she too didn’t find it hard to fall in love with a guy and make ways to meet him to her heart’s content. In this situation, their brother Adil seems like a fool for thinking he has everything in check and watches over his sisters like a hawk but they continue to do things they are attracted to and land themselves in messy situations. So many episodes have passed by and Zunairah has not been able to clarify that Sir Laeeq is blackmailing her, every time she tries to speak up, she ends up breathing heavily and only exhales air from her mouth. The title of this drama is ‘tarap’, indeed the viewers are actually feeling the same way trying to figure out the purpose of this drama.

Raaz e Ulfat

Writer: Maha Malik
Director: Siraj ul Haq
Producer: 7th Sky Entertainment
Channel: Geo Entertainment
Cast: Yumna Zaidi, Shehzad Sheikh, Hiba Bayat Khan, Komal Aziz Khan, Gohar Rasheed, Arisha Razi, and others.

Raaz e Ulfat is also one such story which has shown that Mushk comes from a super conservative background but she too finds ways to lie to her parents and have an affair behind their backs. Mushk seems to have been heavily influenced by her university friend Sahiba who has now backstabbed her to ruin her chances of getting married to Irtiza Hassan. It is very obvious that Mushk will end up getting married to recently widowed Ismail Miyan because Mushk’s parents strongly feel for him and have a lot of sympathies with his family due to the untimely death of Ismail Miyan’s wife. Irtiza Hassan seems to be an eligible bachelor but Mushk will still end up with Ismail Miyan.

This drama indeed is interesting to watch and is also being liked by the viewers but the purpose it is serving is hard to decipher. It continues to show the likes of Sahiba and Nomi in universities, which already is going to make the parents skeptical about sending their daughters to the universities. Also, all the things that Mushk has learned to do following the footsteps of Sahiba are also going to have the parents very much concerned for their daughters.

This completes the list of those dramas which are serving no purpose whatsoever. Do you think the writers should be mindful of the stories they are coming up with especially now when they directly get the feedback of the viewers? Which of these dramas are you following, sharing your opinion in the comment section below?

In a lot of dramas, for the story to progress, a character has to die. In some cases, the characters die in the end, giving the viewers a definitive closure to that character’s life and journey, and in others, they die in the middle or beginning of the story for it to continue. In recent years, Pakistani drama viewers have come across a lot of such good characters who died a tragic death and unfortunately, almost all of them were the good and doting husbands that the viewers fell in love with.

Pakistani drama writers try to show realities of life through dramas, therefore death is one such reality which can not be escaped, this is why they try to include them in their stories in order to show what goes on in the lives of those who are related to the characters that passed away. It is always sad for the viewers to see their favorite characters dying and in a lot of dramas, usually, it is the good husbands who passed away leaving their wives alone at the mercy of the cruel world. This also forces the viewers to say that these deaths could’ve been skipped because they are so attached to these characters that they do not appreciate seeing such a tragic end to their favorite characters. This aspect of any drama or story is always very heartbreaking for the viewers.

Here’s a list of all those good husbands that passed away in Pakistani dramas, leaving viewers heartbroken:

Danish (Mere Pass Tum Ho)

Danish’s character met a tragic end and as much as that seemed to be the only plausible end for him, the viewers still hoped to see Danish recovering from the heart-break, moving on in his life and getting married to Ms. Hania, finding that happiness which he well and truly deserved. The fact that his wife’s betrayal made his heartache also made the viewers sympathize with him more because he depicted the kind of love that the viewers had not seen in a long time. For Danish, his entire world was Mehwish and when she left him in such a cruel manner, he could not survive despite trying hard for his only son.

Humayun Saeed gave this character the kind of treatment which made each and every emotion of Danish come through with a lot of clarity, making it hard not to feel for him. The death of Danish’s character definitely left viewers broken-hearted but they came to terms with it knowing that this was the only way for his pain to ease.

Junaid (Khudgarz)

Another brilliant character that passed away in Pakistani drama was of Junaid from Khudgarz. He was yet another character played by Syed Jibran that showed the love a husband had for his wife selflessly. Although Junaid and Aairah get married without even knowing each other but after their marriage, they fell in love so much that Junaid feels Aairah’s pains more than she does.

Their love story was short and sweet but it left a void in the viewer’s hearts because soon after his death, Aairah passes away, showing that she could not survive without her husband. All the things that Junaid does for her wife were a treat to see and their conversations were beautiful, which showed how much they respected each other. This death in the drama came out of nowhere and the viewers were left heartbroken.

Fakhir (Khaas)

This was one such death that the viewers were not convinced of, especially when it was shown how hard Saba had to fight to be with him and what she actually went through when she was married to Ammar. Haroon Shahis gave a convincing performance in Khaas and made the viewers fall in love with the niceness that Fakhir’s character embodied. Fakhir gave Saba the confidence she yearned for, he treated her with respect and showed that she was capable of achieving all her goals and dreams.

Fakhir also always spoke about how Saba should move on in her life after his passing and eventually that’s what ended up happening. Although the writer made it all about Saba and how she was bravely living her life as a single mother because of the love Fakhir showered on her, the viewers still felt there was no need to end Fakhir’s character like that.

Saim (Meer Abru)

This was another beautiful character who was a doting husband and accepted his wife Abru against all odds and the conspiracies that were devised against her. Saim introduced Abru to the kind of love she had never known before. He showed her how respectful she was in his eyes, because of which he earned a place in her heart and overlapped the love she used to have for Meer.

Saim also left it on Abru to choose who she wanted to get married to and never once forced her to accept her love. This is the reason when his character passed away, the viewers too felt sad and grievous. He was yet another good husband that passed away in Pakistani drama. Mirza Zain Baig played the role of Saim beautifully.

Hamza (Aisi Hai Tanhai)

Although Hamza got married to the elder sister of his lady love Pakeeza, he ended up being a dutiful husband who patiently put up with whatever Kinza directed at him because he was seeking redemption and he was sorry for the mistakes he had committed. Hamza’s character showcased the struggles of a person who is guilt-stricken and can not undo the harm that was caused to the woman he loved.

His character too died a tragic death and although viewers wanted to see him and Pakeeza together, the writer had a bigger picture to project because for that to happen, Hamza’s need to divorce Kinza and it would’ve been unfair to her because Kinza too developed feelings for him seeing his niceness. Another dutiful husband who passed away and to date, this remains one of the strongest performances of Sami Khan.

Armaan (Hasad)

Armaan was yet another character that died too soon leaving his young and pregnant wife Naintara alone. Armaan was shown to be a husband who was madly in love with his wife and wanted to do everything to make her happy. Usually, viewers never get to see such husbands on screen, this is the reason his death left them sad and heart-broken.

The mistreatment Naintara was put through after his passing was heart-wrenching. Armaan’s character was short-lived but was enough to be remembered for the niceness he showcased as a husband. Shehroz Sabzwari gave a brilliant performance in Hasad but sadly it didn’t last long.

Razi (Dil Ruba)

In Dil Ruba, Razi was excited that he got married to Sanam at the spur of the moment. He immediately fell in love with his wife and had all the traits of being a dutiful husband to her. This is the reason when Sanam’s past mistakes crept their way into their marital life, instead of holding Sanam accountable, Razi decided to put it all behind them and move on because he had the decency in him to give Sanam a chance and believe her promises.

It was unfortunate that Razi too died a tragic death and what made the death of this character even more daunting was that he was unhappy and upset at the things he found out about his wife just before meeting the accident. Another beautiful character that passed away leaving the viewers heart-broken.

Which of these characters passing away made you sad? It is interesting to note that all those husbands who are good to their wives end up dying in Pakistani dramas? What is your opinion on this, feel free to share in the comment section below.

Photographs captured during photoshoots have a story to tell because they are a great way of grabbing attention. This is why a lot goes behind planning and conceptualizing a photoshoot because the imagery does all the talking and shows what the campaign is all about. There are a lot of factors that come into play in order for the photoshoots to look good and convey the message they have been designed for.

Photoshoots are for campaigns, a lot of leading designers rely on them to showcase their clothing line and collections. A lot of brands also rely on photoshoots to reach out to their target audience. Photoshoots have been around for the longest time but now with the widespread use of social media, all of the celebrities that are avid users of social media make sure that the imagery on their feed is nothing short of impressive. However, every now and then, they end up being a part of such photoshoots which are not well received by the audience and one thing or the other doesn’t work, be it the costumes they are wearing, the kind of makeup they have opted for, lighting, poses or even the overall body language is not impressive.

Here are the unimpressive photoshoots of Pakistani celebrities:

Ayeza Khan’s Photoshoot

Ayeza Khan’s feed makes it look like her life is a photoshoot and a beautiful one at that. However, this particular photo shoot was not only unimpressive but sparked a debate on her social media, which forced Ayeza Khan to come up with her part of the explanation that she felt she needed to do. This photoshoot actually is unimpressive because after the coronavirus took over the world and everything went into lockdown, the pictures of frontline workers; nurses and doctors started circulating where they showed what a struggle it was to wear a mask for hours while they struggled to save the lives of those affected with Covid-19. Their bruised faces was a testimony to how these surgical masks were keeping them protected but were also taking a toll on their bodies.

In the middle of the global pandemic, where Pakistani celebrities were doing their best to contribute and keep their fans engaged, Ayeza Khan came up with this idea that a mask can also match her clothing, because why not? This imagery is disturbing because it shows a face mask as a fashion statement and a mere matching accessory which one can casually throw on top of their dress to complete the look? She tried to fashionize masks whereas in reality, for a lot of people they are a sad reminder of the global pandemic everyone is faced with, as well as those people who are struggling with this virus and have lost their battle to it as well.

Hira Mani’s Photoshoot

In these pictures, one fails to figure out what this photoshoot is about? Is it for the promotion of shoes or a fashion label that makes formal wear for the females, or is it for a brand that makes accessories? Hira Mani has tried hard to bring in that vibe and oomph but she failed to do so. In the close-ups as well, her expressions are misleading because after looking at those images, one fails to understand what she is trying to promote or convey? The sultry makeup, sleek hairstyle with twirled strands at the side of her face do not really go with the suit that she is wearing. This definitely was an impressive photoshoot of Hira Mani.

Iqra Aziz’s Photoshoot

This photoshoot came in a magazine after Yasir Hussain proposed to Iqra Aziz in front of the whole crowd at an award function. This was their way of officializing their relationship. Yasir Hussain and Iqra Aziz were always in the news before their marriage for the way they projected themselves as a couple in the public, this is why as much as this photoshoot fit the bill for them, it wasn’t well-received by their fans and general audience because of the overtly public display of affection. This was probably the first time monochromatic imagery wasn’t appreciated.

Saba Qamar’s Photoshoot

This might’ve been a fun photoshoot for Saba Qamar to do and might as well go with the theme of the magazine for the month, but when these images are looked at separately, they really fail to make a mark and actually makes one question the sense and concept behind this photoshoot. Curled up hair, accessories, a lot of skin show, and clothes that fail to look cohesive make this photoshoot unimpressive. This photoshoot was not well received by Saba Qamar’s fans, this is why despite being as fierce as she is, she has turned off the comments for these images.

Kinza Hasmi’s Photoshoot

As grand as these images may look, they do not really do justice to the subject of the photo. Is the model a bride or a singer who loves to glam up while performing? The lighting is too dark and the backdrop is way darker, which eventually overlaps with the dress that Kinza Hashmi is wearing. Another thing which makes this photoshoot unimpressive is the graphic lines in Kinza Hashmi’s dress, the straight lines interrupt the flow of the image and draw attention to them which makes this image hard on the eyes. The black velvet dress against the dark-wood piano seems to merge as well, failing to do justice to the outfit which might have looked nice in a backdrop which was light and bright.

Zara Noor Abbas’s Photoshoot

Zara Noor Abbas wore this gorgeous netted gown at the Hum Style Awards 2020. As much as the outfit itself was beautiful, the effort to showcase it in these images was not approached rightly. Zara Noor Abbas ended up looking awkward and the positioning of the hands on the walls was probably another failed attempt to look stylish and diva-like. Zara Noor Abbas also went for a minimal makeup look with Hollywood waves as her hairstyle but it ended up looking too simple for an award function. The only saving grace was the beautiful gown that she wore but this photoshoot failed to do its beauty any justice.

Kiran Haq’s Photoshoot

This photoshoot of Kiran Haq in which she tried to recreate the look of an Indian bride is unimpressive. Her body language, the choice of outfits as well as her expressions fail to catch the eye for the right reasons. Kiran Haq has worked hard to stay in shape and be size zero but the clothes that she has worn seem to have been designed suited for size double zero, hence the discomfort on her face. The over voluminous hair and poker-faced expressions also make this photoshoot unimpressive. The imagery could’ve made a mark but the overall execution is poor.

Ushna Shah’s Photoshoot

This photoshoot of Ushna Shah is hard to look at. Her expressions are awkward and so is her body language. The sitting pose on the stool makes one question the purpose behind this photoshoot. She is laden in gold accessories, so maybe it was to promote a brand that deals in gold jewelry, however, the overall styling and body language takes away from the accessories and turn them into props used to make something out of Ushna.

Hina Ashfaq’s Photoshoot

Hina Ashfaq is a fashion model and she has come a long way in the fashion industry due to her hard work. This is the reason she is the face of a lot of fashion photoshoots however this one was too bold and unimpressive. She was showcasing the couture collection of a fashion label and as much as she looked glamorous, the body language and the tension in her arms can be clearly seen because it seems she too wasn’t oblivious of how bold and skimpy this gown was.