Here are the few pictures of Zhalay Sarhadi and her family from her holiday trip to USA.
Zhalay Sarhadi Celebrates A Star-Studded Birthday
Zhalay Sarhadi is one of those happy and energetic artists who love to celebrate others and also share their own happiness freely with their friends and family. Zhalay has been a part of the industry for many years now and she has taken on some very challenging roles. Currently she is a part of Guru where she is playing the devastated mother who leaves her girl child due to societal pressures. People have loved the drama as well as Zhalay’s portrayal of utter devastation.
The actress is celebrating another milestone in her life as it was her birthday and she invited over her friends from the industry as well as her own family including her husband and daughter. It was one star-studded event with stars like Hajra Yamin, Maria Wasti, Ayesha Toor and mansha Pasha in attendance. Check out some beautiful pictures from the event as Zhalay celebrates her birthday in style:
Zhalay Sarhadi Celebrates 14th Wedding Anniversary
Zhalay Sarhadi is a Pakistani television actress and model. She has worked in several popular television dramas which include “Uraan”, “Madiha Maliha”, “Aks”, “Digest Writer” and “Rang Laaga”. Zhalay has started her career as an actress but later she was also seen doing modeling. She has appeared in magazines shoots as well as on the ramp. She has also hosted a reality show Shadi Online on Geo TV. She has also done an item number titled ‘Jawaani’ in a Pakistani film Jalaibee. Zhalay is married to Amir Anees and together they have an adorable daughter.
Zhalay has celebrated her 14th wedding anniversary and shared an adorable post to wish her husband on Instagram with beautiful throwback pictures. Let’s have a look at her heart-touching anniversary wish for hubby and the couple’s pictures below.
Zhalay Opens Up About Her Comparison With Priyanka Chopra
Zhalay Sarhadi is an amazing actress who has done numerous hit plays, her play “Rang Laga” with Faysal Quraishi was adored by the fans. Zhalay also worked in feature film Jalebi. The gorgeous actress is always compared with popular Bollywood actress Priyanka Chopra. This time again, when she was invited in Timeout with Ahsan Khan, she had to face Ahsan’s compliment that her face resembles with Priyanka Chopra. To Ahsan Khan’s compliment,”Why you looking like Priyanka Chopra to me?”, Zhalay first replied with sarcasm and said, “Ahsan Why are you looking like Adatya Pancholi”. Zhalay further added, “well, Priyanka Chopra is pretty, I don’t want to look like someone, I have my own identity, I m a big fan of her, I have to face this since I have come into the industry, one Indian publication has even published that I am Priyanka chopra’s body double”. She said that not only this, she has to face it somehow. She said that people even come to me and tell her that she resemble a with “So and So”, a random guy, she said that such compliments are always weird.Here is the video.Actress Amna Ilyas also took side of Zhalay Sarhadi and said that she also has to face it more often and her comparison is done with different people, some say that she looks like Zara Sheikh and some say that she resembles with a guy of the industry, “They say, I resemble with Mohsin Abbas Haider, even if they will say that I resemble with Ahsan Khan, I would mind, why they are comparing me with men”, added Amna. What do you guys think about Zhalay and Priyanka’s resemblance.
Zhalay Looks Gorgeous With Her Family On Sister’s Nikkah
Zhalay has been in the industry for quite a long time and she has done every character under the moon. She has also starred in film and dramas while also being a part of many advertising and fashion campaigns. Zhalay is a talented actress and she also loves to share moments fro0m her life with hundreds and thousands of her fans. She is a mom to a beautiful daughter Anaya while her couple in real life with her husband looks gorgeous. The family was spotted together recently at an event.
It was Zhalay’s sister’s Nikkah and she shared pictures with her husband and daughter. Zhalay was proud to share that her daughter can now fit in her outfits while both the mom and daughter duo looked beautiful in their traditional outfits. Check out some pictures from Zhalay’s family wedding:
Zhalay Claps Back At Hamza Ali Abbasi For His Comments On Item Number Jawani
Actress Zhalay Sarhadi is one of those actresses who performed an item number. She performed an item number in Yasir Jaswal’s film Jalaibee.
Recently Zhalay appeared in Bol Nights With Ahsan Khan where she talked about her item number. Ahsan asked Zhalay, ‘Have you ever performed an item number?’ On which she responded, “Yes, it became a huge target of criticism everywhere.”
Zhalay recalled Hamza Ali Abbasi’s tweet in which he praised her for not showing her skin like others. He said, “My review on Jalaibee aside, I am tremendously proud of Zahalay Sarhadi for not taking her clothes off in her performance in the film. Proud of Yasir Jaswal for not going along with the emerging trend of revealing “item numbers” in Pakistan films.”
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Zhalay shared that due to this post many people criticized her performance. She said Hamza Ali Abbasi took advantage to point out other actresses who wear short clothes.
Zhalay further said, “Bhai mera kandhay per bandooq rakh kr kiyo chala rahay ho.”
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What are your views on this? Let us know in the comments section.
Zesty Zhalay – An Exclusive Interview
A list model Zhalay Sarhadi would set the ramp ablaze as soon as she would setfoot on the runway! She was the tops! She could be seen sashaying down the runway in beautiful creations of some or the other designers or gracing covers of leading glossies till a few years back – and then she disappeared. Soon we heard Zhalay had tied the knot and before we knew it, good news in the form of a beautiful baby girl was heard. After having stayed away from the limelight for quite a few years, Zhalay recently staged a comeback in showbusiness and is at it once again! Acting!
Pakistan Today caught up with the zany girl to find out what’s up her sleeve this time. Here are excerpts of the interview.
Q: Actor, wife and a mom… how do you do it all?
A: Juggling has always been my forte. I am very clear about the tasks on hand and prioritise things accordingly. I adore being a mum, wife and an actor and manage to divide time between the three successfully. But most importantly since my husband is so supportive of my work, things somehow fall into place beautifully.
Q: How do you manage to stay on top of the game?
A: Like I said, I know my priorities, I’m a hard worker and don’t shirk from going an extra mile… hence I make it work. I’m still a bit short of being top of the game though!
Q: How’s life after marriage and a kid? How does that affect your work?
A: Life is awesome after marriage career-wise… It was a setback after my baby came into our lives but now I have reached a point where I can work and be a good mom at the same time. It takes a little practice and conditioning but ‘where there’s a will there’s a way!
Q: In Pakistan the general conception is that post marriage your career as a celebrity ends. Your take on that!
A: It’s not just a conception but a fact of life and not just inPakistanbut all over the world. Having said that, I feel this is more a cause of concern for film actors rather than ones working on the small screen. From experience I have learned that in fact people relate more with married women with children than with single females. At least I have been very lucky… For me it has been the other way around. My career is going strong even post marriage, so I have no complaints really.
Q: What’s happening on the work front? What’s taking up most of your time these days?
A: Acting has been taking up my time currently. I am doing serials for various channels and I’m enjoying the variety of characters I have and will be portraying in upcoming projects. Some of the projects I am involved in are SISKIAN, KAHI UNKAHI, MADIHA MALIHA and AKS.Also, as my little one is growing up real fast, al the time not spent working is devoted and dedicated to her. I feel blessed.
Q: What are you concentrating on currently – modelling, acting or entrepreneurship?
A: Acting has been and will always be my first love – modelling is restricted to occasional print shoots and commercial films. And through my work, I have also become an entrepreneur.
A: Leaving modelling was a conscious decision on my part and it had nothing to do with my marriage. I did not enjoy the peer pressures of a certain body image and of plastic looks. It was making me highly insecure with my own self and I am a confident person.Thus did not return to ramp modeling after I made a comeback in showbiz.
Q: Do you think our models have the capacity of matching the best in this business elsewhere in the world or even our neighbours India?
A: Well, yes and no! There are a lot of subdivisionings in modelling. To be on the ramp you have to be above 5ft 9”. We have very few models inPakistanwho can meet the criterion. If you move towards the looks department, we are as beautiful as anyone else. So it can safely be said that as far as print media and commercials go we are confident about ourselves. Another area where we lag behind is grooming or more appropriately, the lack of it. Our models only learn the ropes after tons of experience. At the time when we step in this field, we are not taught the art of carrying ourselves.
Q: Do you think our industry or market is big enough to give our models the opportunity to do that?
A: Definitely yes! Our industry is sufficiently big and is steadily widening its horizons. We are getting more and more professionals on board who are helping it prosper. Especially with the launch of Fashion TV inPakistanthe opportunities for people related to the fashion industry have doubled. Modelling is now being recognised as a profession, owing also to the exposure people are getting through the cable television.
Q: Is modelling a lucrative business? What’s the commercial aspect of modelling besides the fame and glamour factor?
A: Modelling does pay but not as well as it should, primarily because we have lesser fashion shows, and secondly because our media does not give models their due respect and hype which is why we have no stars. It’s the same in the showbiz circle. It is growing though, and so I think the monetary aspect would improve too. Let’s keep our fingers crossed and make a plea to all our media kings to please support our artists as we have to compete with the world as a joined force and not an embittered one.
Q: How important is a model in the marketing of a brand?
A: A model plays an important role in the presentation of a brand because we are the ones on screen. We are the link between the clientele and the product. If the link is weak and a model is unimpressive the effect of the product is lost on the people. That is exactly the reason that the larger the brand the more they emphsise on using a top class model to promote the product. Take the example of Lux, Pepsi, Coke, etc. all have notable stars as their ambassadors.
Q: What has been the contribution of models in the success of brands?
A: Lending their personalities, grace and power of conviction have been the models’ contributions in an advertisement campaign or a fashion shoot. Fashion is all about visual play of beauty and expression, with creativity brought in by designers and make-up artists. If all of this works in sync, then there is nothing but success. Most importantly, the product should be up to the mark and deliver whatever it promises.
Q: What in your opinion is the average life of a model/actor?
A: There is no fixed age limit for a model – we have models in their early forties! For an actor the lines are even more hazy.
Q: What do you feel about the latest crop of young actors. Are they serious enough about their work?
A: I feel that the latest crop of actors have entered a world of cut-throat-competition so the going is really tough – they are more dedicated, hard working and focused than our earlier lot!
Q: Your favourite model locally and internationally…
A: Rabia Butt locally; and even though she is now ancient Emaan was regal on the catwalk!
Q: People you adore working with?
A: Imran Abbas, Zainab Qayoom and Juvaria Abassi.
Interview by Semeha Khalid for Lounge
Zero Make-up Photos of Mahira Khan
The diva and the pride of Pakistan’s entertainment industry, our very own Mahira Khan is an apple of the eye for the viewers and her co-workers for her sweet nature and excellent talent that she has. Mahira Khan has been proving herself as a significant icon not only in the country but has represented the entertainment industry and its capability around the world.
If you are a Mahira Khan fan, you must have noticed that Mahira has never hesitated to step up and speak about the right of being yourself and as an addition to the cause, Mahira has always spoken about women empowerment and has motivated the girls out there to accept them the way they are. Mahira, unlike man actresses, is very much at ease when it comes to publishing her zero makeup photos, and here are a few. Have a look!
Zeeshan Ali Reveals Sajna Da Dil Torya Was Made 10 Years Ago
Sajna Da Dil Torya is one of the highest trending songs in Pakistan right now as it became an anthem for Kabhi Main Kabhi Tum’s Mustafa and Sharjeena’s heartbreak. The second OST for Kabhi Main Kabhi Tum sung by Zeeshan Ali was a superhit and fans are crooning the song of heartbreak though the show ended a week ago.
Zeeshan Ali is the voice of the song. He is a famous singer in Pakistan. For the Nescafe Basement fans, Zeeshan was the voice of Tere Jeya Hor Disda, a song that won millions of hearts when it came out. His recent collaboration with Coke Studio 2 a.m. is also a hit and now its Sajna Da Dil Torya trending everywhere.
Zeeshan Ali gave an interview to Faridoon and revealed that Sajna Da Dil Torya was actually made 10 years ago. Fahad Mustafa called him and wanted him to make a sad song. He made a few tracks but they were not sitting well with the story of Kabhi Main Kabhi Tum. Later on, Zeeshan’s wife anchor Irza Khan reminded him about this track which was then approved by Fahad Mustafa. The song was not retouched by Fahad Mustafa’s team on Zeeshan Ali’s request and it was used as it was recorded 10 years back.
Here is the story of Sajna Da Dil Torya:
Zeeniya Couture Bridal Collection Featuring Rabia Butt
Zeeniya Couture is one of the finest names when it comes to bridal collections. Zeeniya Couture is as diverse as it is dreamy. It is mesmerizing to see how vines and flowers trickle onto the silk on the gorgeous lehengas designed by Zeeniya. Crafted with tiny leaves of zari, as the signature embossed flower, the season blossoms with intricate details of luxurious heritage craft.
The latest regal bridal collection of Zeeniya’s Couture featured the gorgeous and talented Rabia Butt. Rabia looked divine in the dresses designed by Zeeniya Couture. Rabia Butt’s makeup was stunningly done by Nauman the makeup artist. Waqar Butt captured the pictures flawlessly.
Let’s have a look at the pictures of Rabia Butt in the bridal sttires designed by Zeeniya Couture:
Have you guys seen the pictures? Isn’t Rabia Butt looking bewitching in the pictures? Want to add something to the story? Feel free to share your views with us!
Zee5 To Launch 5 New Pakistani Original Series
Many years ago when India and Pakistan were on good terms Indian channel Zee TV started a new Channel by the name of Zee Zindagi that used to air Pakistani dramas on it, which were loved and admired by the audience, Later on, when the tension on border increased where all our artists had to come back to Pakistan, that channel also stopped airing Pakistani stuff .
Now after many years zee5 an online paltform which is a subsidiary of Zee entertainment is all set to become a new home for a number of Pakistani drama including Bin-Roye, Diyar-E-Dil, Baaghi and many others.
Here is another big news tha Zee5 is all set to launch 5 new original series from pkistan as well. Given below are the dratisl of serie
1 . Mann Jogi
Mann Jogi is a series worth waiting for. It stars the superstars of our Industry Saba Qamar and Naumaan Ijaz in lead roles. Other cast includes Agha Mustafa Hassan, Uzma Hassan, Gul-e-Rana and others. Mann Jogi is written by Saji Gul and directed by Kashif Nisar.
The series has been shoot-ed at different locations of Lahore. The production house has been keeping pretty tight lips regarding the story line of this series but we are sure that this series will take the audience to an emotional roller coaster ride.
2. Dhoop Ki Deewar
If we dig down deep in the details of drama, it is written by the legendary Umera Ahmed who has already given us a lot of big hits. The drama is directed by the famous and talented Haseeb Hassan (he directed Alif as well). According to the initial information this is probably be a web series. It will be love story beyond the borders featuring Sajal Aly and Ahad Raza Mir in lead cast. Ahad Raza Mir will be playing the character of an Indian boy Vishal , whereas; Sajal will be seen playing double roles and one of her character’s name would be Sara. Other cast members includes Manzar Sahebi, Samina Ahmed, Sawera Nadeem, Zoya Nasir, Raza Talish, Zeb Rehman and more. The shooting of the drama is almost done and we will soon be able to watch it on any digital platform.
Talking about the story, the drama is not based on a a typical love story, it is a love-hate relationship based on the typical love-hate relationship between the people of India and Pakistan.
There story revolved around two families that that are united by their father’s death. One family is of an Indian soldier and other is of Pakistani’s. It will show that how the martyrdom affects the family and their realization that peace is better than war.
3. Abdullahpur Ka Devdas
Another exciting series starring Bilal Abbas Khan, Sarah Khan, Naumaan Ijaz, Saveera Nadeem, Anoushay Abbasi, Raza Talish, Ali Ansari, Shahzad Nawaz and many others.
The series spikes up the exhilaration of the audience merely by its unique name that gives us an idea that this series would be offering something different. Written by Shahid Dogar and directed by Anjum Shahzad we are sure that this new venture will prove out to be a treat for viewers.
No sneak peak about the story is given by cast members or the production house, so we have to wait for the series.
4. Aik Jhooti Love Story
Aik Jhooti Love Story is directed by by Mehreen Jabbar whereas, Umera Ahmed penned down the plot for this series. This director writer duo has previously given us big hits including Zindagi Gulzaar Hai, Daam, Doraha and Malaal.
Aik Jhooti Love Story stars the charismatic Bilal Abbas Khan, Madiha Imam, Kinza Razzak, Furqan Qureshi, Kiran Haq, Beo Zafar, Muhammad Ahmed and others.
5. Churails
The most exciting and intriguing series is all set to hit the internet. According to sources this story might revolve around patriarchy, gender discrimination and how to fight against misogynists,
The cast includes Yasra Rizvi, Sarwat Gilani, Nimra Bucha, Mehar Bano and others. The story is written and directed by Asim Abbas who has already given us a masterpiece Cake.
Zee Zindagi, an indian channel with Pakistani content
Zee network is one of the biggest media houses of our neighboring country India. Zee network has many channels, and is now coming up with a new channel named Zee Zindagi in June 2014. The channel will mostly telecast foreign content (means other than indian). For this the channel has also purchased Pakistani content of almost 4000 hours from various Pakistani production houses. The channel will also air content from Turkish, Egypt and Latin American countries.
As per Punit Gonega the chief executive and managing director of channel programs in Urdu will be unique selling feature of this channel. He further revealed that the channel will also produce 12 telefilms with pakistnai production houses where six will be produced in Pakistan and six in India.
Few famous dramas that will be aired on this channel are Zindagi Gulzar Hai, Aunn Zara, Ishq Junoon Diwangi, Maat, Kitni Girhain Baaqi Hain, Kaash Mein Teri Beti Na Hoti.
Here is full content from VOA Urdu
کراچی — پاکستان کے پرائیوٹ چینلز پر بھارتی ٹی وی شوز، ڈرامے اور فلمیں دکھایا جانا ایک روٹین سا بن گیا ہے۔ لیکن بڑی خبر یہ ہے کہ اب پاکستانی ٹی وی شوز بھی بھارتی ٹی وی اسکرین پر پیش کئے جائیں گے اور یہ پہلا موقع ہوگا جب پاکستانی کونٹینٹ بھارتی شائقین تک پہنچے گا۔
ویب سائٹ ’بزنس اسٹینڈرڈ‘ کے مطابق، بھارتی چینل ’زی زندگی‘ 23جون سے اپنی ٹرانسمیشن کا آغاز کرے گا جس میں پاکستانی شوز اور ڈرامے دکھائے جائیں گے۔
بھارت کے دوسرے سب سے زیادہ دیکھے جانے والے چینل ’زی‘ نے پاکستان کے مختلف پروڈیوسرز سے 4000 گھنٹوں کا مواد خرید لیا ہے۔ یہ وہ مواد ہے جو عام بھارتی ویوئر کے لئے بھی دلچسپی کا باعث ہوگا۔
ایک اور بھارتی ویب سائٹ ’ڈی این اے‘ سے بات چیت کرتے ہوئے زی نیٹ ورک کے منیجنگ ڈائریکٹر اینڈ چیف ایگزیکٹیو آفیسر، پونیت گوینکا کا کہنا ہے ’پاکستان سے نہ صرف تیار شوز خریدے گئے ہیں۔ بلکہ، مشترکہ طورپر 12ٹیلی فلمز بھی بنائی جائیں گی جو 6بھارت اور 6 پاکستان میں پروڈیوس ہوں گی‘۔
اس سوال پر کہ اردو زبان پر بھارتی ویوئرز کا ردعمل کیا ہوگا، پونیت کا کہنا تھا کہ بھارتی عوام اردو پسند کرتے ہیں اور یہی ہمارا ’یونیک سیلنگ پوائنٹ‘ ثابت ہوگا۔۔یعنی انفرادیت۔۔ سب سے الگ۔۔۔ پاکستان کے بعد ترکی، مصر اور لاطینی امریکا سے بھی شوز اور کانٹینٹ خریدیں گے۔
زی ٹی وی کو پاکستان میں آپریٹ کرنے کے بارے میں پونیت نے کہا کہ بھارتی کمپنیوں کو پاکستان میں آپریٹ کرنے کی اجازت نہیں۔ جب بھی قواعد میں تبدیلی ہوئی تو زی نیٹ ورک پاکستان میں ضرور آپریٹ کرے گا۔ دنیا کے170ملکوں میں زی کی ٹرانسمیشن جاری ہیں تو پاکستان میں کیوں نہیں۔۔
Source: http://www.urduvoa.com/content/pakistani-shows-on-indian-channels/1923601.html?nocache=1
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Zee Zindagi Pulls Barzakh From YouTube Pakistan
Zee5 and Zee Zindagi are platforms that are working with Pakistani content creators and artists and Pakistani projects are streaming on these platforms. The latest controversial series Barzakh is one of the projects that came on Zee Zindagi. We got to watch Abdullahpur Ka Devdas and Mrs & Mr Shamim on Zindagi before this and both the shows received love and applause. The latest Barzakh however, got a lot of backlash for queer themes.
From the last few days, everyone in the country had something to say about Barzakh and mostly the comments were towards the negative side. People thought that normalizing queerness is not something they want to see on the media while many were concerned about children consuming such content.
Due to the backlash Team Zindagi and Team Barzakh have decided to pull Barzakh off from YouTube Pakistan. They expressed gratitude to all the fans who liked the show. Zee announced that they honour their viewers and do not want to cause alienation. The show will be pulled off YouTube from August 9th. Barzakh finale will air today.
This is how the internet is reacting to the development:
Zee Zindagi In Trouble For Airing Dastaan
When Dastaan went on air the Pakistani viewers more than the Indian ones could somewhat see why this drama might not be a hit amongst the Indian viewers. The news that there have been several complaints lodges against Zee Zindagi for airing this drama to the authorities does not come as a surprise at all. Drama Serial Dastaan aired with the title “Waqt Ne Kiya Kya Haseen Sitam” few weeks ago on Zee Zindagi. The drama was edited a great deal to make it look like a tragic love story but that trick did not work. The Indian people still see it as the Pakistani version of the partition which makes India look bad.
While talking to an Indian newspaper Zee Zindagi spokesman said, “The soap could be set against the backdrop of any country that underwent the harsh reality of Partition. The show was telecast as Dastaan in Pakistan and we have made necessary changes to telecast it for the Indian audience. We have followed all broadcast guidelines.”
We don’t know for sure whether the authorities will ask the channel to take the drama off air completely or ask them to edit it even further. The final decision will be taken on May 22nd.
Drama serial Dastaan which was an adaptation of Razia Butt’s novel “Bano” starred people’s favorite stars Fawad Khan and Sanam Baloch. The Play was a huge hit when it aired in Pakistan and was given many awards. It is now considered a classic.
What will be the fate of Dastaan in India? It remains to be seen!
Zee Music Uploads Tere Bin OST On Their YouTube
If there is one drama that is making waves in Pakistan and India, it is definitely Tere Bin. Wahaj Ali and Yumna Zaidi starrer Tere Bin became an instant hit and the chemistry between the leads makes it trend in Pakistan and India. The drama’s OST has played a big part in its success and it was at 25 million views when it got a copyright strike by Zee Music Company.
Zee Music Company claimed that the OST of Tere Bin composed by Shani Arshad is a copy of their song Thukra Ke Mera Pyar. This lead to Geo’s YouTube channel removing the OST and later on some of the episodes that were trending as they contained the same song. Tere Bin also came with a different OST for one episode but things were resolved later and the OST as well as all the episodes were uploaded back. It seemed like the strike was wrong and nothing was copied.
But Zee Music Company has definitely obtained the audio credits for the song as they have uploaded Tere Bin’s OST on their YouTube channel. It is an audio song and they have given credits to singer, composer and lyricist.
Here is the song:
This is how public is reacting to this development:
Zee Five’s New Series Qatil Haseenaon Ke Naam Features Top Pakistani Actors
The upcoming Zee5 series Qatil Haseenaon Ke Naam features top Pakistani actors in it. The producer of the web series is Hassan Abidi & Shelja Kejrewal and it will be released on Zee 5. The writer is Farjad Nabi. The cast of the web series includes Samiya Mumtaz, Zafar Beo, Sarwat Gilani, Sanam Saeed, Ahsan Khan, Faiza Gillani, Meharbano, Saleem Mairaj, Eman Suleiman, Sheheyar Munawar and Osman Khalid Butt.
The posters of all the actors have been released by makers, the posters of the web series are depicting that the series is about unusual and strong women of society. A few fans might get the Churails vibes from the poster of the web series. Churails was a previous web series by Zee5. Sanam Saeed will be seen after a long time. Fans are also waiting for the series after knowing about its cast. The series will also features talented male actors in it.
Here are the iconic posters of the highly anticipated web series.
Zee 5 Releases Teasers Of Qatil Haseenaon Ke Naam
The teasers of upcoming Zee5 web series Qatil Haseenaon Ke Naam are out . The anticipated web series features top Pakistani actors in it.
The producers of the web series are Hassan Abidi & Shelja Kejrewal and it will be released on Zee 5 on 10th of December. The writer of the web series is Farjad Nabi. The cast of the web series includes Samiya Mumtaz, Zafar Beo, Sarwat Gilani, Sanam Saeed, Ahsan Khan, Faiza Gillani, Meharbano, Saleem Mairaj, Eman Suleiman, Sheheyar Munawar and Osman Khalid Butt.
Zee five is releasing the teasers of the web series on its official social media handles. The series is giving us pure OTT platform vibes with its unique and fearless storyline. The series is also giving the Churails vibes which was another popular web series of Zee5.
The teasers are based on stories of different pretty ladies who are very dangerous and revengeful in their life. The murder mystery teasers are out now. Have a look at a few teasers from the Zee5 series.
Zebaish Teasers Are Out And They Are Intense
The teasers of the highly anticipated drama of the year Zebaish are finally out and they look intense.
In the teaser, the story of the drama is about a clash of two different worlds; one is evil and one is pious.
Zara Noor Abbas and Bushra Ansari are both actresses and Shabbir Jan is playing the role of Bushra Ansari’s husband. Shabbir Jan looks like he is against his wife’s work and waiting for her downfall.
On the other hand, Asma Abbas, Asad Siddiqui and Babar Ali appeared in the teaser but their roles are still unclear.
This is the first time that real-life couple Zara Noor Abbas and Asad Siddiqui are working together in a drama serial.
Well, people can’t wait to watch the drama serial which is going to release on 6th June. The drama serial is penned down by Bushra Ansari and directed by Iqbal Hussain.
Watch this teaser of Zebaish:
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Zebaish Cast In Real Life
Penned down by the legendary Bushra Ansari, Zebaish depicts a clash of fame, fortune and the dark side. Zebaish has multiple twist and turns of the two conflicting worlds. It is devoid of the usual ‘zulm-on-bahu’ plot. 22 episodes are aired till now.
Let’s have a look on the star cast of Zebaish.
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Contents
1. Bushra Ansari
2. Zara Noor Abbas
3. Asad Siddiqui
4. Babar Ali
5. Shabbir Jan
6. Asma Abbas
7. Muhammad Qavi Khan
8. Syed Adnan Shah Tipu
9. Sajid Shah
10. Zoya Nasir
Bushra Ansari
Bushra Ansari is one of the legendary names of the Showbiz industry, whose personality and persona are unmatchable. She is popular for portraying the comic roles with perfection. After so many years in the showbiz industry, her popularity and demand are still high. Bushra is a recipient of the Pride of Performance Award. Her sisters Asma Abbas and Sumbul Ansari likewise belong to the Showbiz industry and are equally talented artists of Pakistan. Likewise, her niece Zara Noor Abbas is ruling the television screens with her phenomenal acting.
Zara Noor Abbas
Zara is a beautiful addition to the Entertainment industry whose achievement as an actress is indeed worth admiring. She gave a start to her career in 2016 when everyone knew her as Bushra Ansari’s niece or Asma Abbas’s daughter but today everyone knows her as an accomplished actress of Television who has won the hearts of people in a very short time with her beauty, her nature and her talent. Zara Noor Abbas hot married to Asad Siddique, a well known actor.
Asad Siddiqui
Asad is a handsome and consummate Pakistani actor and a model who is a part of this industry since 2009 and has been a part of many Dramas. In spite of being born in an artistic family he had to struggle a lot to mark his name and position in the industry. He is a nephew of renowned Pakistani actor Adnan Siddiqui and son in law of legendary Asma Abbas and Bushra Ansari. He is recognized for his supporting characters in innumerable remarkable serials.
Babar Ali
Babar Ali is a senior Pakistani television and film actor who is considered one of the finest actors in the 1990s. He has worked in many films and dramas and has proved his versatility by accepting challenging roles. Babar has once hosted a morning show. He is a recipient of Nigar Award. Babar is married and blessed with 3 children.
Shabbir Jan
Shabbir Jan is a Pakistani television actor who has appeared in many TV drama serials. Shabbir Jan won three times PTV Best Actor award. He has been a nominee once for the Best Actor award in the Lux Style Awards in 2010. He started working as a TV actor in the late 1970s. Shabir Jan won the Pride of Performance Award by the President of Pakistan and japan in 2019. His wife Fareeda Shabir also belongs to showbiz industry.
Asma Abbas
At whatever point we talk about the names of a portion of the shines and gifted on-screen characters of Pakistan TV industry, we can always remember the name of this evergreen personality “Asma Abbas”. She is a standout amongst the most skilled on-screen characters of Pakistan TV and nobody can deny this reality. She began her profession during the 1980s in Pakistani dramas and as yet working in the industry. She is the mother of famous Zara Noor Abbas.
Muhammad Qavi Khan
Qavi Khan is a senior and accomplished Pakistani television and film actor who has also done theatre and stage for a long time. He has given many notable performances throughout his career that earned him the Lifetime Achievement Award and Pride of Performance Award.
Syed Adnan Shah Tipu
Adnan Shah Tipu is an amazing Pakistani television and film actor who always dazzle people with his powerful performance. Adnan is known for portraying comic roles with commitment and assiduity. He is indeed one of the hardworking actors we have in our industry. He is known for playing a role of Jalal Khan in popular drama serial ‘Suno Chanda’ for which he also bagged an award. Adnan is married to Hajra Tipu and is blessed with 4 beautiful daughters.
Sajid Shah
Sajid Shah is a famous Pakistani actor, known for his roles in Mitti, Kanebaaz, Parchayee and Zebaish. His son Tabreez Ali is likewise a part of Pakistani media industry.
Zoya Nasir
Zoya Nasir started her career with the makeup industry. She worked with a makeup company in England. Later on, she appeared in super hit drama Hania and a new journey of her acting career started from this serial. She is recently spotted in drama serial Zebaish along with Asad Siddique.
Zebaish has not been praised by the audience to much. Hence, the cast of Zebaish themselves accepted the flaws in the story and their acting.
Zeba Shehnaz on political drama
Veteran artist Zeba Shehnaz has expressed about the viewership race among the news channels and entertainment channels. As per Zeba, at 8 pm which is considered a time slot for dramas, our politicians arrange their own night shows. Politicians elected on vote fight like nand bhavaj on screen. Their shows are interesting enough that even artists opt to watch their shows during prime time.
Adding further Zeba said, some times we artists are surprised after seeing the choice of dress and makeup of the elected female parliament members.
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Zeba Bakhtiar’s Reason For Refusing 16 Bollywood Films
Zeba Bakhtiar is a seasoned star who has a successful career in Pakistani showbiz as well as Bollywood. Her film Henna with Rishi Kapoor is considered iconic and her beauty from that film is legendary. She is among the Pakistani stars who worked in mainstream Bollywood and she was able to win the audience and the critics alike.
Zeba Bakhtiar was a guest on Maliha Rehman’s show and shared that she is grateful to have worked in a Raj Kapoor film and the experience was nothing short of iconic. She however was very conscious of what she will sign in Bollywood. She was offered 16 films post Henna which she liked but turned down as they would have a scene or a song that she will not agree with. She did not want to do a rain song in see through saaris thus ended up turning down those films.
This is what she said:
She also said that a Pakistani star starts getting more attention when they come back after working in Bollywood or any other industry. This has unfortunately been the practice since forever as Pakistanis love imported products. Thus they treat the artists in a similar manner.
Listen to what she said:
Zeba Bakhtiar’s Latest Shoot Wins The Internet
Zeba Bakhtiar is hands down one of the most successful stars of Pakistan. She has worked in films and dramas and she also had a career in Bollywood. She has always impressed with her screen presence and she is a star whose personal life was always known to the public. Her son Azaan Sami Khan is a big name in music from the current generation and carries his mother’s legacy forward. She once again proved why she is the OG diva and fans are over the moon.
Zeba Bakhtiar just did a new photoshoot for a magazine and she looks stunning. She can still give all the young divas a run for their money and looked like a classic Hollywood diva in the pictures. Her son also shared his admiration for his beautiful mom.
The internet is loving Zeba Bakhtiar’s beautiful new shoot and admiring her beauty and elegance. They were reminded of her Khushrang Heena days and her look in red was declared a win. Here is what the netizens think:
Zeba Bakhtiar’s Beautiful Surprise Birthday
Zeba Bakhtiar is a legend of Pakistani showbiz industry. She has worked in Pakistan and India and she has always managed to make her fans proud of all the work that she has done. Zeba is an actress, a producer and a role model for many women by how graceful she has been in her career and what a great mother she has been throughout. Her son Azaan Sami Khan is also a star now and he has his own fan following. Azaan has always credited his mother for all he has become today and also the way she has taught him parenting.
It was Zeba Bakhtiar’s birthday and her son Azaan Sami Khan threw a surprise birthday party for her. Many of the industry people joined in alongside her old friends. Zeba was overwhelmed by the love she got as she cut her cake surrounded by loving friends and family. Check out some clicks below:
Zeba Bakhtiar Talks About The Reason Behind The Failure Of Her Marriage
Adnan Sami Khan is in the limelight once again in the Pakistani media but not for good reasons. His citizenship of Pakistan was cancelled because of his statement in a letter to Indian official in which he said that he did not want a green passport. In a letter to the Indian officials he wrote,
“I don’t need the green passport anymore. I have found my home in India.”
Adnan Sami Khan was granted Indian citizenship which will be effective from today. Adnan Sami thinks that Indian people are very tolerant and he felt like he was a citizen of India even when he was not granted Indian citizenship.
Zeba Bakhtiar was married to Adnan Sami Khan once and they had a son together. Zeba was invited as a guest to one of Express News’ talk shows “Khabardar” in which the host asked her the reason why this marriage with Adnan Sami failed. To this she replied,
“First of all, undoubtedly Adnan Sami is an immensely talented musician. But people have difference of priorities and ideologies. We were really good friends but we had different ways of looking at life. All relationships are based on ideologies”
The host asked her why she never thought about these differences when she decided to marry him to which she replied,
“You don’t realize what are a person’s priorities in life or what their ideology is until you live with them.”
People were not told what Adnan Sami’s ideologies were.
Zeba Bakhtiar Shares Tips For Early Diabetics
Zeba Bakhtiar is one of the most graceful and talented veteran actress of Pakistan. She has given multiple hit projects in her career and she knows how to impress the audience. Zeba Bakhtiar is also a very intelligent woman and she has been an inspiration for the women of Pakistan because of her hard work, resilience and dedication.
She gave an interview recently to Aamna Haider Isani and she shared that she actually got diabetes when she was 25 years old only. This was shocking as the disease did not run in her family and she got it as some medicine effected her pancreas. Thus, she started taking care of herself and she is always doing yoga and gym to remain fit and take care of he health. She shared that she is aiming for 6 pack at the age of 60 and she motivates other women to care for themselves also.
Here are the dieting tips she shared:
Zeba also gave tips to people who have become diabetic at a very young age. She said that maintaining your diet is very important and to take care of hats going inside their bodies. She also said that yes taking the recommended medicines are important but taking care of your diet and lifestyle comes first.
This is what she shared:
Zeba Bakhtiar Opens Up About Navigating Divorce And Custody Battle
Zeba Bakhtiar is a legendary artist and she has given some great projects in her career. Zeba is a powerhouse of talent and people have always loved her work as well as personality. She is also the mom of Azaan Sami Khan who is ow considered as one of the best singers in the industry. Zeba has gone through a lot in her life and she has still maintained her composure which is an inspiration for all the women in the society.
She gave an interview to entertainment and fashion journalist Aamna Haider Isani and talked about some lesser known facts of her life. Zeba revealed that Adnan Sami Khan was not her first husband. She was actually married off at the age of 19 years old and her first marriage broke down within a year. She then came into media and it was later in her career when she married Adnan.
She also opened up about how she had to go through a hard custody battle for 18 months and then she got Azaan back with her. This is what she shared:
Zeba Bakhtiar also shared that she remained positive throughout everything and how she made sure that Azaan does not get poisoned. She said that she respected and cared about Azaan’s father enough that she married him. Yes, things did not work out but being bitter and poisoning a child is just unnecessary.
Here is what she said:
People loved how motivational Zeba Bakhtiyar was as well as the positive questions Aaman haider Isani asked her. Here is how motivated everyone felt by Zeba:
Zeba Bakhiar Joins the List of Pakistani Filmmakers
We can call 2013, the ‘Golden Year’ for the revival of Pakistani cinema. The highest budgeted movie yet, Main Hoon Shahid Afridi has just been released and other movies like Ishq Khuda and Josh has already been released this Eid and have gotten a fair response from the audiences. Josh has gotten International acclaim in the Toronto film Festival while Ishq Khuda was also launched in Toronto at the PIFF 2013.
The first step to the revival of Pakistani cinema was taken by Shoaib Mansoor who gave us movies like ‘Khuda Ke Liyeah’ and ‘Bol’ which managed to strike a chord with the audiences and a ray of hope was seen for the revival of the Pakistani Industry. Other producers like Humayun Saeed and Hasan Waqas Rana soon followed his foot steps and planned to produce high budget movies. Humayun Saeed’s Main Hoon Shahid Afridi has now released and Hasan Waqas’s Waar is all set to release by the end of this year.
The next big budget producer in town is the veteran actress, Zeba Bakhtiar and her son Azan Sami Khan who will release their first movie soon under their production house, One Motion Productions. We have already seen movies based on religious and social issues, as well as romance. The duo is all set to introduce a new genre in Pakistan, that is of a spy action thriller. The movie which was previously titled Extortionist, is now titled Operation 021 and its teaser has already been released online and is also shown in theatres all over Pakistan.
The story revolves around real life events like the NATO tanks bombing in Afghanistan a few years back. The movie features a stellar cast which includes Shaan, Amna Sheikh, Shamoon Abbasi and Ayub Khoso. It is directed by the Australian director, Summer Nicks who has also been seen recently in Main Hoon Shahid Afridi. It is produced in collaboration with Azad Film which is owned by the music director, Jamshed Mahmood Ansari; popularly known as Jami. The makers have not yet announced a confirmed release date but it is expected to release by the end of this year.
The 19 year old Azan Sami Khan has been able to gain a lot of experience working with his experienced mother and has also learned a lot during the filming of the whole movie. The main reason why Zeba Bakhtiar developed her own production house was to promote new talent like her son. She stated “We are looking at an exciting period — the whole technical side, thought-process, storytelling is changing. This is more about clearing the way for a new creative style that caters to a new generation,” She further added, “We have to move beyond the idea that this is a glamorous profession. We need serious filmmakers who are willing to support so that the new generation of filmmakers can come to the fore”
When Zeba Bakhtiar was asked if this new formula and concept of the movie will be accepted by audiences, she said that no one has yet seriously tried to make a movie belonging to this genre. She further adds “There really is no way of judging what formula works. There have only been a few films of consequence that have been released — right now the scene is open,”
I hope this new genre strikes a chord with the audiences and the experiment done by Zeba Bakhtiar and Azaan Sami Khan is successful with the masses. I remember seeing its teaser recently in the cinema and I must say, I was hooked and hanging on each scene. It was like I am watching the promo of a Hi-Fi Hollywood action movie along the lines of Salt or the Bourne series. The teaser bowled me over; I wonder what would be my reaction to the whole trailer. All the spy action movie lovers out there, this is definitely the movie worth looking forward to this year.
Here is the teaser of the movie:
Mariam Shafiq
Zeb Bangash’s Sandaraa Performs Live In New York
Zeb Bangash has made many fans world wide with her beautiful voice. She has made a mark in Coke Studio and sung lovely OSTs including Diyar e Dil and Ek Thi Mariyum. She was also the voice behind movies like Ho Mann Jahan and Mantoo.
Her work is not limited to Pakistan. She has also lent her vocals to Katrina Kaif in Fitoor, but this is not all. She has found an international band Sandaraa, with a Brooklyn musician, Micheal Winogard, who she met in the States around four years ago. They play international folk lore including that from Balochistan, Afghanistan and Iran. Their love for historical music is what binds them together across the seas.
This Sunday, the 23rd of July, Zeb is in New York with her band and she will be performing live in Rockwood Music Hall. If any readers are in the area and there are still spaces left, it would be a night well spent.
Zeb Bangash’s Farz Karo!
Zeb Bangash is a very talented singer and whatever she touches practically turns into gold. Her soothing voice always feels like magic and she keeps coming out with new music every now and then. Last we heard her voice on Pepsi Battle Of The Bands and now she is back with Ibn e Insha’s Farz Karo in her melodious voice. Here listen to it:
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Zeb Bangash Ties The Knot!
The Pakhtun sensation Zeb Bangash, who has a lot of hits to her name is not single anymore. She has made a name for herself alongside her cousin Hania Aslam as a duo Zeb and Haniya. The singer got Nikkahfied this Sunday in a simple ceremony attended by close friends and family. She said her Qubool Hai’s to her husband over Skype. Her husband is in the USA right now doing a residency in psychiatry. So the Nikkah took place over the internet. She adorned a simple traditional attire and looked lovely.
A huge congratulation to the beautiful and talented Zeb for starting this new journey of her life!
Zeb Bangash Releases Peace Song For Afghanistan
Zaib Bangash is a brilliant Pakistani singer famously known for singing the traditional Pakhtoon melodies.
Singer Zeb Bangash’s new song is aiming to spread peace between Pakistan & Afghanistan, she joined hands with Shamali Afghan for a beautiful collaboration.
Shamali Afghan and Zeb Bangash’s recently released song’s name is Yaar (Love Letters to Kabul) through which they wish to fix problems between Afghanistan and Pakistan.
The song concentrates on beautiful musical connection between Afghanistan and Pakistan, the singers hope that the countries are able to revisit their stance on ongoing humanitarian crises in Kabul.
Zaib Bangash also feels hopeful about the song she said that the connection to the Afghan culture is part of Pakistan’s genetic make-up. She further said that all three Afghan Ustads that were covered in the song have either contributed to or played in Pakistan. Ustad Nashenas has several PTV recordings. Most of Pakistani parents and grandparents would have all his cassettes. Ustad Biltoon has come and performed here so many times. So with travel, the transition of music is a continuum and it has been that way for a long time.
Here is the beautiful video of Zaib Bangash and Shamali Afghan followed by comments of public who loved the rendition.
Zeb and Hanya working with Indian composer AR Rehman
Zeb and Hanya have worked with Indian composer AR Rehman, in an Imtiaz Ali’s Indian film, ‘Highway’ . The composition of the song is made by AR Rehman. Zeb and Hanya has termed this opportunity as a dream come true. Earlier Zeb has also sung a song ‘Milay Ajnabi’ in an indian film Madras Cafe, which was quite famous.
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کراچی — بالی وُڈ میں بہت سے پاکستانی آرٹسٹ اپنے فن کے جوہر دکھا کر داد پا رہے ہیں اور ان میں تازہ اضافہ پاکستان میوزک انڈسٹری میں اپنی منفرد پہچان بنانے والی سنگر جوڑی زیب اور ہانیہ کا ہے۔
زیب اور ہانیہ کو موقع ملا امتیاز علی کی آنے والی فلم ’ہائی وے‘ میں شہرہ ِآفاق کمپوزر اے آر رحمن کی کمپوزیشن میں بالی وڈ کے دیگر مشہور سنگرز کے ساتھ گانا گانے کا۔
’سوہا ساہا‘ ہریانوی زبان میں لکھا گیا گانا ہے۔ اس بارے میں زیب اور ہانیہ کا کہنا ہے کہ، ’ہم نے کبھی سوچا بھی نہیں تھا کہ ایک دن ہمیں بالکل اجنبی زبان میں گانا پڑے گا‘۔
اے آر رحمن کے ساتھ کام کے تجربے سے متعلق جب ان سے سوال کیا گیا تو زیب نے انتہائی جوش وخروش سے جواب دیا کہ، ’میں اور ہانیہ اے آر رحمن کے گانے سنتے ہوئے بڑے ہوئے ہیں۔ ہمیں ان کے ہر نئے گانے کا انتظار رہتا تھا۔ان کے ساتھ کام کرنا ’ناقابل یقین خواب کی تعبیر‘ ملنے جیسا تھا‘۔
ایکسپریس ٹری بیون کو دیئے گئے ایک انٹرویو میں زیب نے بتایا کہ امتیاز علی نے گزشتہ سال ان سے رابطہ کیا اور پروجیکٹ کے بارے میں بتایا تھا۔
عالیہ بھٹ پر پکچرائز ہونے والا گانا ان تمام گانوں سے ہٹ کر تھا جو اب تک زیب اور ہانیہ گاتی چلی آئی ہیں لیکن امتیاز علی نے انہیں قائل کر ہی لیا۔
زیب اس سے پہلے بھی بالی وڈ کی فلم ’مدراس کیفے‘ کے ایک گانے ’ملے اجنبی‘ میں اپنی آواز کا جادو جگا چکی ہیں۔ بھارت میں اس گانے نے خوب پذیرائی حاصل کی تھی
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Zaviyar Nauman Ijaz Wishes To Carve His Own Identity
Nauman Ijaz is a big name in the Pakistani entertainment industry. His talent and love for his craft are unmatched and people decide t watch any project just by a mention of his presence that shows how good he has been in a career of around three decades. After loving him for all the strong performances he has given, people are looking forward to his son Zaviyar Nauman Ijaz who made his debut in the industry not long ago and he is already a part of big trending dramas.
Zaviyar has been a part of projects like Sang e Mah, Mujhe Pyaar Hua Tha and Bakhtawar already in a very short career but people recognize him because of his surname and his resemblance to his father. He was recently asked about the pros and cons of having the Nauman Ijaz name with him to which he replied that it helped him in his university days as people he encountered were often fans of his father.
He said that he respects that he already received a lot of love from the industry because of his father’s name but ultimately he wants to carve his own identity and does not want to be known only for who his father is. He added that he is learning with each project and will be applying it to the work that he will do in future.
This is what he said:
Zaviyar Nauman Ijaz Wedding Dance Fails To Impress Public
The wedding season has already started picking up and many couples are tying the knot before the summer months are here. A wedding event occurred last night and like many of their fellow Pakistanis, stars Zaviyar Nauman Ijaz and Hania Aamir were also seen attending a wedding and having fun with the friends and acquaintances. Here are some of their pictures shared by Bilal Saeed Photography:
Zaviyar also danced at the wedding and showed off some of his Bhangra chops at the mehendi ceremony:
Here is Zaviyar’s performance:
People were not too impressed with the Bhangra and chewing gum combo and pointed it out generously. Here is what they had to say:
Zaviyar Nauman Ijaz Shares Opinion About Nepotism Tag On Him
Zaviyar Nauman Ijaz is a newcomer in the industry but his name rings bells in everyone’s minds as he is the son of legendary artist Nauman Ijaz whose talent is unmatched and who has taken the craft of acting in Pakistan to another level. The industry as well as the masses are witness to the greatness Nauman Ijaz brings on screen and he has proven himself time and again how he can bring audiences of all shapes and sizes to the television screens. His son is now also carving a place for himself in the industry and we have seen him in some big dramas like Sang e Mah, Bakhtawar and Mujhe Pyaar Hua Tha.
Coming into the industry and getting good projects back to back when you are related to a star as big as Nauman Ijaz definitely stars the nepotism debate. Zaviyar just gave an interview to Maliha Rehman and she asked him what his opinion is about the nepotism tag.
Zaviyar said that he owns the tag and it will always remain attached to him. He further added that he may get 2-3 projects because of his father’s name but people are watching him and he has not been cancelled because people like his work and not because of his father’s position. This is what he had to say:
Zaviyar further shared that he had a very normal household and people generally think that he may have been learning acting since early age as he was Nauman Ijaz’s son but his father never thought that way and he had a very normal childhood.
This is what he shared: