The ketogenic diet is a low-carb, high-fat diet that offers many health benefits. It is commonly know as keto diet. In this diet, the intake of carbohydrates are reduced and replaced with fat intake. The reducation in carbs puts your body in a metabolic state called ketosis. When this happens, your body becomes incredibly efficient at burning fat for energy. There are various versions of the keto diet but only two of them are highly popular which are the standard keto diet and high protein keto diet.
Standard keto diet
The standard keto diet is a low carb, moderate protein and high fat diet
High protein keto diet
The high protein keto diet is a similar version to the standard keto diet but uses more protein intake.
Foods to avoid during keto diet
⁃ Sugary foods such as ice creams, cakes, smoothies etc.
⁃ Grains such as rice, pasta, etc.
⁃ All fruits.
⁃ Beans such as lentils, chickpeas, etc.
⁃ Unhealthy fats, condiments and sauces
⁃ Root vegetables such as potatoes, carrots, etc.
Foods to eat during keto diet
⁃ meats which include fish, beef, lamb, all kinds of poultry and eggs
⁃ Low carb vegetables which include most leafy greens such as broccoli, spinach, etc
⁃ Nuts and seeds
⁃ Avocados and other low card fruits
⁃ Oils such as olive oil, coconut oil etc
Benefits of keto diet
The keto diet is beneficial in many aspects. It helps one lose weight, it helps keep the blood pressure to a minimum, it slows down ageing process, it improves your sleep and mood and most importantly it boosts energy levels.
How to lose weight on keto diet
When your body runs on ketones (chemicals made in your liver) for fuel, it has a steady supply of energy in the form of body fat. When your body relies on glucose, it needs a regular dose of carbs to keep it going. Ketones can control your hunger and satiety hormones so you feel satisfied and full, which means fewer cravings, more energy and increased fat-burning.
Side effects of keto diet
⁃ Your body experiences dehydration and muscle cramps due to less intake of carbs and more intake of fat.
⁃ Decreased metabolic flexibility due to a switch in less carbs and more fat.
⁃ Insomnia mostly common on a strict keto diet.
⁃ Your body does not get enough fiber because you’re eating few carbs a day.
⁃ You’ll get sickness such as diarrhea because some people might not be used to consuming a diet high in fats.
– Some people even experience itchiness, redness and skin rashes
– People have also been said to experience flu during keto diet
Is the keto diet effective?
Although the keto diet shows faster results of significant weight loss in people compare to other types of diets, the difference in weight loss will disappear over time. It may be good to reduce blood pressure and weight loss, but it can be unhealthy due to the diet relying on red meats and other such fats.It is better to follow a more balanced, unprocessed diet which will give healthier results.
Mehwish Hayat is a prominent figure in the Pakistani industry. She has worked in Pakistani movies and dramas and has been awarded Tamgha-e-Imtiaz.
Recently, Mehwish Hayat posted a video on her social media in which she is rehearsing for Hum Awards with Ahsan Khan.
Here is Mehwish’s sizzling dance video!
Setting the stage alight with the fabulous @Ahsankhanuk at the 7th Hum awards rehearsals. Together after 5 years! If you think this is hot… just wait till you see the final performance. 🔥🔥🔥 pic.twitter.com/UhaRj0z6Aa
As soon as she posted this video, many people criticized her for wearing short clothes. Her haters could not stop bashing her.
Moving the story forward, Aamir Liaquat also came forward and commented on Mehwish’s dance and wrote:
یہ تمغہ امتیاز واپس لیا جائے یا نہ لیا جائے دینے والوں کی مرضی مگر اِنہیں امتیاز اسٹور سے نیا تمغہ اتیاز ضرور دے دیا جائے رہ گئے احسن خان تو وہ “بے چارے” ہیں! https://t.co/YgE9aY3fHs
Muneeb Butt, a Pakistani actor, and model who marked his name in showbiz for his tremendous work in a number of drama serials. He gained massive popularity for playing versatile roles in different Urdu dramas.
Muneeb Butt and Aiman Khan got married in 2018, and the couple is blessed with a beautiful little angel. Muneeb Butt was recently spotted in the USA to attend the Hum Awards.
Muneeb Butt visited other places in the USA along with other actors. He went out at night to enjoy the calm streets of the USA. He visited many famous places in Houston to make beautiful memories to share them with his wife at home.
Check out the latest pictures of Muneeb Butt all the way from the USA.
Yasir Hussain and Iqra Aziz are madly in love with each other. They never miss a chance of spending quality time together, and that’s what makes their relationship so strong.
The couple became the talk of the town ever since Yasir proposed the girl of her dreams at Lux Style Awards. People criticized them for going on vacation after their engagement, but they never bothered to answer anyone.
Yasir and Iqra keep on enjoying and making beautiful memories. Recently, they went to the USA to attend the Hum Awards. The couple was spotted enjoying at Walt Disney World. After Award night, Yasir and Iqra decided to visit different and popular places in the USA.
Here are some of the latest pictures of Yasir and Iqra having fun in the USA. Have a look!
Amna Malik is a Pakistani actress and host. She was a very well-known name in the world of hosting and has been on various channels including, Duniya News and Ab Takk. She has been hosting a morning show titled Subah Bakhair Pakistan for Capital TV, but now she is only working in dramas.
Amna Malik loves to visit and discover new places to enjoy and relax. She recently shared her pictures all the way from Istanbul, Turkey. She seems to be enjoying her trip with her friends. Amna is an active social media user. She posted her pictures on Instagram from her followers.
Amna looks stunningly gorgeous in western dresses. Check out her latest pictures all the way from Turkey.
Sarah Khan looked stunningly gorgeous at Paris Fashion Bridal Week 2019.
Many Pakistani celebrities went to Paris to walk on the ramp for famous designers and to present Pakistani bridal collection at an international level. Mahira Khan, Sarah Khan, Mawra Hocane, Sumbul Iqbal, and Ushna Shah were spotted at the PFDC.
Sarah Khan walked for Ahmed Sultan. A beautiful blue dress was styled perfectly by Rao Ali Khan and carried beautifully by Sarah Khan. Her makeup looked perfect with the dress and all credits go to Kabeer Gill, the makeup artist.
The dress gives the princess vibes, perfect to the ladies who want to look like a Disney Princess on her reception. Sarah Khan has a soft personality and the dress is according to her cool and calm nature.
Check out Sarah Khan’s latest pictures from PFDC L’oreal Paris Bridal Week.
Idioms use a group of words which have a totally different meaning altogether which is not understood from the individual words. Here’s a list of fun idioms you can learn and include in your vocabulary for everyday usage:
Hold your horses
This idiom means to wait or slow down. It was originally used as “hold your hosses” keeping up with the American slang “hoss’ for horses. If someone is talking really fast, you can use this idiom to tell them to talk slow.
Have the memory of an elephant
This phrase or idiom means to have a good memory. This is because people believe elephants have excellent memory and can remember a lot of things even after time has passed by. Someone with great thinking ability and memory to remember exact people, situations and places can be said to have the memory of an elephant.
Have your head in the clouds
This idiom describes someone who is usually dreaming and thinking impractically. If someone has not studied for an exam and they think they will get a good grade, then they have their head in the clouds.
Have one foot in the grave
This idiom describes someone who is very old and close to death. This phrase can be used to describe a situation which has no way out except death. It can even be used to figuratively describe a bad experience which may have led to becoming poor or bankrupt.
To have a heart of gold
This phrase is used to describe a person who is kind, generous and loving towards others. A person who has a heart of gold always supports other people who are unable to fend for themselves.
Be full of yourself
This idiom describes a person who thinks they have all the knowledge in the world and are extremely important. People who are full of themselves look down upon others and are usually ungrateful for what God has bestowed them with.
Elephant in the room
This phrase means to talk about a problem someone is usually avoiding. It can be usually used to describe someone who is going through emotional or financial struggles and you can ask them if they wish to discuss the elephant in the room.
Cry over spilled milk
This phrase means to cry over a situation which cannot be undone or changed. This is because milk as a liquid cannot be put back in the container. If someone loses a job or fails an exam, then there is no use crying over spilled milk as they only need to retake the test or look for another job.
Drop a bombshell
This phrase means to make an announcement someone may not be expecting. It is usually associated with bad news rather than good news. The news of a sudden breakup, the news of someone passing away, a termination from a job can be described as dropping a bombshell.
Be the spitting image of someone
This phrase is used to describe the uncanny resemblance two people share. If a daughter has the same features as her mother, she is said to be the spitting image of the parent. Apart from physical features, it can also be used to describe a person’s personality to be similar to someone else.
The bold and amazing Hira Salman who’s in no way shy to speak her mind took social media to share her pictures with her brother-in-law from a family picnic.
Hira shares a strong bond with her in-laws. She recently wished birthday to one of her brother-in-law Omer Saqib. The whole family enjoyed a lot at Sonmiani beach.
Families are important. They support you, guide you, protect you from the worst situations, and most of all, they are there for you. You feel comfortable around them.
Hira Mani proved that she loves her in-laws as much as her own family. Here are some beautiful pictures of Hira Mani with her brother-in-law. Have a look!
Whether you are a celebrity or not, politics affects everyone which is why we are all to some extent involved in the political process. In a democratic set up especially citizens are actively involved in the political process since the governments come in to power with the vote of the people. The essence of democracy lies in public participation. Social media has played an active role in mobilizing public opinion since it has given people an open platform to share their political viewpoints. Now more than ever people discuss politics on social media because Prime Minister Imran Khan is really popular among the section of people who use social media. The fact that Prime Minister Imran Khan was also a celebrity, a star, before he entered in to politics adds to his fandom.
There was a time when people were not forthcoming about their preferences as far as political parties and figures were concerned. All of that has changed drastically in the past few months because of the power of social media where people feel it is easier to express their viewpoints. Most often in talk shows and interviews politics is not the topic of discussion unless someone is associated directly with politics. Nowadays, celebrities can easily reach millions of people by posting on their social media accounts. Now more than ever, these celebrities are making the most of this opportunity to show their love for the Prime Minister of Pakistan, Imran Khan. This is the first time that celebrities urged people to follow a political figure so openly and many of these celebrities have done their best to change public opinion in Imran Khan’s favor. Imran Khan is also a philanthropist who is behind the biggest Cancer research hospital and Centre in Pakistan. Therefore, there are number of reasons why these celebrities are Imran Khan’s fans.
In Pakistan, the political parties are most often popular more because of the personality of the people leading these parties therefore if the leader of the party manages to win the public then the party automatically gets the support. The love all of these celebrities feel for the Prime Minister Imran Khan shows in the status updates and tweets. Many of these celebrities do not just support Imran Khan verbally but they have also been playing an active role in helping the Prime Minister with his mission in whichever way they can.
Here is the list of those Pakistani celebrities who support Prime Minister Imran Khan.
Hamza Ali Abbasi
Hamza Ali Abbasi has actively participated in the dharnas, he has done whatever he could to support Imran Khan when his party was not in power and he continues to play an active role within the political party PTI. Hamza Ali Abbasi even put many of his projects on hold because he was busy struggling for a Naya Pakistan which he firmly believes in. Hamza Ali Abbasi has often been seen side by side with Imran Khan at Shaukat Khanam’s fund raising events as well. Hamza Ali Abbasi’s mother was an active political worker as well when she was part of the Pakistan People’s Party. Hamza Ali Abbasi chose his own political preferences and he figured out that his political doctrine matched Imran Khan’s more than any other leader. Hamza Ali Abbasi was also elected as the cultural secretary of the party in January 2018 but within a few months he resigned because he felt that he was not fit for the job since some of his work did not represent the culture of Pakistan. His support for Imran Khan continues till date and he is the biggest celebrity supporter of the Prime Minister.
Aamir Liaquat Hussain
Aamir Liaquat started supporting the Prime Minister a few months before the elections. He was also given the party ticket to contest the elections and he won as well. Aamir Liaquat therefore is another celebrity who is an active part of the political party headed by Imran Khan. Since Aamir Liaquat is a controversial celebrity therefore his support for Imran Khan was not welcomed as much as that of the other celebrities. Aamir Liaquat’s inclusion in the party led to singer Salman Ahmed taking his support for PTI away. Salman Ahmed sang the anthem of Imran Khan’s political party and also participated in dharnas. Aamir Liaquat is known for being really vocal in support of Imran Khan. He is often seen showing his love and reverence for his leader on social media. Aamir Liaquat very often gets into heated twitter discussions too when making people understand Imran Khan’s political ideology.
Abrar ul Haq
Abrar ul Haq has been inspired from Imran Khan’s life and struggle long before he entered politics. Abrar ul Haq firmly believes that Imran Khan is the only leader who can change the destiny of the country. This is the reason why he joined PTI as an active member and later on was given the party ticket. Abrar ul Haq has stood by Imran Khan and he also won the elections from PTI’s platform. He also sang various songs to show his support for Imran Khan during the elections. His tweets often show the kind of faith he has in Imran Khan.
Farhan Saeed
Farhan Saeed believes in Imran Khan’s approach towards governance which is why he has voted for him in both the elections. He has often been seen sharing his political view points in support of Imran Khan on twitter. Just like all the other celebrities in this list, Farhan Saeed too has been quite vocal about his support for Imran Khan. He is also the one who sang PTI’s official anthem for general elections 2018. Farhan Saeed is going to be part of the fundraising events. He has worked closely with the Prime Minister and these meetings have made him even more fond of him.
Humayun Saeed
Humayun Saeed is another celebrity who has complete faith in Imran Khan. He keeps on showing his support and appreciation for Imran Khan on different forums. Humayun Saeed was also present at the dharnas to show his support for the Prime Minister. He was also part of the group of celebrities who joined hands to show solidarity for the people of Indian occupied Kashmir on the call of the Prime Minister. He keeps on doing whatever he can to actively show Imran Khan that he is on his side.
Mawra Hocane
Mawra Hocane was there at the dharnas, she cried when PTI lost the elections in 2013 and she continued to support Imran Khan with all her enthusiasm. The PTI page admins on twitter even thanked Mawra and Urwa for all their support. Mawra Hocane has been seen wearing shirts and tops to show her support for Imran Khan in a trendy way. She has complete faith in Imran Khan and feels really passionately about his political struggle. She was definitely one of those top celebrities who did not give up on Imran Khan and continue to support him even after so many years. She also urged people to vote for Imran Khan during the elections.
Mahira Khan
Mahira Khan has been supporting Imran Khan for a really long time now. She has been actively participating in Shaukat Khanum Hospital fund raisers and charity events. Mahira Khan too keeps on showing her support for Imran Khan’s political decisions by tweeting about them quite often. Mahira Khan is clearly a fan who has no qualms sharing her love for the Prime Minister. She also follows Imran Khan on twitter and very often is seen replying to him.
Annie Khalid
Singer Annie Khalid is Imran Khan’s biggest supporter. The faith she has in the Prime Minister reflects in all those tweets in which she praises Imran Khan. Annie Khalid is quite sentimental while sharing her love for Imran Khan. She calls him the king and follows him religiously, commenting on everything he says in his speeches and does in the political or personal life.
Noor Bukhari
Unlike many other celebrities, there is a completely different reason why Noor Bukhari supports Imran Khan. Noor shared in an interview that Imran Khan’s wife Bushra Maneka played a pivotal role in turning her life around. She shared that it was Bushra Maneka who guided her in the right direction because of which she understood the true meaning of practicing Islam. Noor Bukhari even performed Umrah with Bushra Maneka by her side. She also posted pictures of her daughter with Imran Khan. Noor Bukhari does not share her political views in interviews but it is quite clear that she has huge respect for Imran Khan and she supports him.
Urwa Hocane
Urwa Hocane voted for Imran Khan and she has been supporting him in every possible way ever since he came in to power. Urwa has tons of respect for Imran Khan because of the way he handles conflicts and other situations. Urwa and Mawra have their own clothing line and in order to show their love for the Prime Minister, they designed a special shirt to show that Imran Khan was indeed the true representative of the ideology of Pakistan. Urwa Hocane was also one of those celebrities who participated actively in dharnas.
Maya Ali
Maya Ali has played an active role in Shaukat Khanum’s fund raising events. She has also worked a lot to spread awareness about Cancer through this forum. Maya Ali does not only support the philanthropic side of Imran Khan’s personality but also likes his political outlook. After facing severe criticism for her post supporting Imran Khan, Maya Ali does not share her views as openly as she did before but it is plain to see that she supports Imran Khan completely.
Ali Zafar
Ali Zafar has also been seen at Shaukat Khanum’s fundraising events very often. The way he has been sitting right next to the Prime Minister in these events goes to show that he does not only support Imran Khan but is close to him as well. There have been times when Ali Zafar has questioned Imran Khan but largely he has always supported him. Also, Ali Zafar and his wife became more active in the political arena after Imran Khan entered it. They urged people to vote and did not hold back while showing their support for Imran Khan.
Shahid Afridi
Shahid Afridi and Imran Khan have two things in common, both of them are philanthropists and great cricketers. Shahid Afridi has often met Imran Khan to discuss either cricket or to talk about human developmental programs. Shahid Afridi has supported Imran Khan but at the same time there have been times when he has been critical of him. His support has surpassed the criticism in these few years so he is clearly someone who thinks Imran Khan is on the right track.
Iman Ali
Model and actress Iman Ali was there at the dharnas to show her support for Imran Khan and when Imran Khan had that accident in which his spine was severely injured, she requested everyone to pray for him. Iman Ali does not like sharing her political views in interviews and she is not very vocal on social media either. In one of her interviews she shared that she was really fond of Imran Khan but in her opinion he was not very smart because he speaks her mind, which isn’t always needed. Iman Ali however has always supported Imran Khan perhaps because of this fondness.
Faysal Qureshi
Faysal Qureshi has been more vocal in supporting Imran Khan ever since he came in to power. He has even gone all out and voiced his support for Imran Khan on his morning show as well. He has been seen ‘educating’ people and playing in role in formulating public opinion in Imran Khan’s favor. His commentaries are always objective because of which he gets support for his views. Faysal Qureshi shared that he has been working for Imran Khan’s cause ever since he was little. He shared that he used to be one of those ‘Tigers’ who collected funds for Shaukat Khanum as a college student. The fact that he has been part of ARY for so long now also helps since the founder and CEO of ARY Salman Iqbal is also a big fan of Imran Khan.
Shaan Shahid
Shaan Shahid is known for his patriotism and his eagerness to make a name for his country. He is an actor with a cause who has often shown his support for Imran Khan. There have been instances when Shaan Shahid adviced the Prime Minister to take a slightly different course but on the whole Shaan Shahid has always been in agreement with Imran Khan. He has shown his appreciation for Imran Khan more than once on twitter. Shaan Shahid also invited Imran Khan to his show as a guest when he was hosting his own talk show.
Sana Fakhar
Film star Sana Fakhar who has been in the news lately because of her massive weight loss and fitness is also a great fan of Imran Khan. She supports Imran Khan because in her opinion Imran Khan is a perfectionist who has excelled in every single field he has worked in whether it was cricket, philanthropy or politics. In a video interview she expressed her support for the Prime Minister.
Attaullah Esakhelwi
Attaullah Esakhelwi firstly showed his support for Imran Khan by singing PTI’s famous song Bane Ga Naya Pakistan which essentially showed his faith in Imran Khan more than anything else. Lately, even though he was not well, he showed up on PTI’s jalsa on a wheel chair. Imran Khan also showed his reverence for him by coming to the stage and thanking him for being there.
Sarah Khan
Sarah Khan seldom talks about politics but in a recent interview she showed her unequivocal support for Imran Khan. She even went on to say that she could not stand any criticism against Imran Khan. Sarah Khan said that there are some things about the Prime Minister which people do not know about and only those of us who know these details can appreciate his honesty. Sarah Khan’s comments about Imran Khan went viral instantly since this was the first time that she had expressed her opinion on politics and that too in such a straight forward manner.
Mehwish Hayat
Mehwish Hayat in an interview shared that Imran Khan was her favorite politician. She also keeps on endorsing Imran Khan’s policies on twitter and has often shared her discontent with developments which are not in line with these policies. She has never criticized the Prime Minister therefore her support has been unconditional throughout.
Salman Iqbal
ARY’s founder and CEO Salman Iqbal has always supported Imran Khan. He was also part of the delegation which went with the Prime Minister on his recent visit. Salman Iqbal is another celebrity who is sure that Imran Khan is the one who can bring about the much needed change in Pakistan’s political and socio-economic fabric.
Ramiz Raja
Ramiz Raja used to be part of the cricket team when Imran Khan was the captain therefore his support for him means more than anyone else’s. In a recent interview he shared that he was sure that Imran Khan had the strong nerves needed to take the country out of the situation it was in.
Wasim Akram too has played cricket under Imran Khan’s leadership. He is also continuously showing his support for Imran Khan. Wasim Akram and Imran Khan are also close friends therefore it does not come as a surprise that he has always showed his support for the ‘skipper’.
Bushra Ansari
Bushra Ansari was one of those Pakistani celebrities who especially urged Pakistanis to vote for Imran Khan’s party. She made a special video in which she asked people to vote for change since the current political set up was unacceptable. Bushra Ansari has never talked about politics before in talk shows but now her all out support for Imran Khan showed how much she believed in him.
Imran Abbas
Imran Abbas was present at the dharnas to show his support for Imran Khan and even now he supports Imran Khan. Imran Abbas does not talk about politics a lot but few of his posts clearly show his support for Imran Khan. He is as sure today as he was so many years back that Imran Khan deserved to lead the country.
Waqar Zaka
Waqar Zaka lately had a few issues with Imran Khan’s policies but he has showed his support for Imran Khan very often too. He was also present at the dharnas and he supported Imran Khan’s cause when he was in opposition. Even now Waqar Zaka keeps on appreciating Imran Khan on twitter.
Veena Malik
Veena Malik has been quite active on twitter and that’s where she has been showing her support for Imran Khan. Veena Malik does not only appreciates Imran Khan’s good decisions but also tells his haters off relentlessly. Veena Malik is known for being vocal and she does hold back while showing how much she supports Imran Khan.
Bilal Lashari
Well-known director and producer Bilal Lashari also supports Imran Khan. He was there with Imran Khan on the stage during the dharnas, he made sure that he gave enough time to the political movement Imran Khan believed in although he was never part of the party.
Asma Abbas
Just like her sister, Asma Abbas too has a lot of faith in Imran Khan. Although she is also one of those celebrities who do not discuss politics a lot but this picture of her clearly shows her support for Imran Khan and tabdeeli.
Haroon Rashid
Haroon Rashid has not been seen in the mainstream music scene for quite a while but he has been contributing to Pakistani entertainment in many ways. Recently he also made an appearance at the HUM awards. Haroon too supports Imran Khan and his doctrine.
We narrowed down the number of Pakistani celebrities who support Imran Khan to 30 otherwise the list would go on forever since there are so many other celebrities who have at different times shown their support for the Prime Minister. Did you know that so many of these celebrities have been supporting Imran Khan for all these years? Do share your views in the comments section.
Humayun Saeed, who himself, has a prime time watch, running alongside the new drama serial Alif, as competition on a different channel, recently showed great spirit when he took to his social media to congratulate the cast for a mind blowing first episode.
Posting a picture of himself with the cast and makers of Alif, Humayun Saeed shared a beautiful review for the first episode of the drama, stating that it had completely bowled him over.
“Blown over after watching the first episode of Alif. An all round fantastic effort by the entire team. Beginning with Umera Ahmed, credit goes to her for the soulful yet refreshing concept. All the actors, Hamza, Sajal, Kubra and even young Pehlaaj are simply outstanding, looking forward to Manzar Sahab and Ahsan’s performances as well,” wrote Humayun Saeed on his Instagram.
Adding further, Humayun Saeed, did not forget to mention how Haseeb Hassan had delivered impeccably with his direction and how his wife, Samina Humayun Saeed and also Sana Shahnawaz, had taken a risk by choosing to produce a unique story line for their drama.
“Impeccable direction by Haseeb Hassan. But most of all, extremely proud of Samina and Sana for consistently maintaining excellent production quality and executing this project with so much passion and hard work. You took a big risk by not picking a run-of-the-mill plot, which has certainly paid off. I hope you will continue to deliver such clutter-breaking content. After watching Alif, it seems that our industry is headed in the right direction and I really hope it will go on to change the landscape of TV production in our country. Wishing you all the best for all your future projects as well,” stated Humayun.
Starring Hamza Ali Abbasi, Sajal Aly, Kubra Khan and Ahsan Khan in pivotal roles, Alif, aired its first episode on Geo Entertainment last week and opened to instant praises by the audience and critics both. Young Pehlaaj’s performance was highly appreciated in the first episode and so was Umera Ahmed, the writer’s, unique take on his relationship with Allah.
Alif, a joint production of IMGC, Samina Humayun Saeed and Sana Shahnawaz, has become a Saturday time favorite for all on Geo Entertainment, right after its first episode. The 8pm slot on Saturday now belongs to Alif alone. A masterpiece indeed it is.
Sarmad Khoosat’s upcoming film Zindagi Tamasha, recently screened at the Busan International Film Festival in South Korea. After completing its festival run, Zindagi Tamasha is slated for a release across Pakistan, the probable date for which is said to be January 2020 for now.
However, even before Zindagi Tamasha releases across cinemas in Pakistan, Sarmad Khoosat has already started work on his second feature film, Kamli. Kamli will be starring the very talented Saba Qamar alongside Sania Saeed and Hamza Khawaja in pivotal roles. Principal photography for the film will begin this week across Pakistan.
In a recent interview with Variety, Sarmad Khoosat shared an insight about his upcoming film, Kamli.
“A tragic love story at heart, the film is going to be a fresh mix of a rustic setting captured in a contemporary, universal sensibility,” said Sarmad Khoosat about Kamli.
Adding further, the veteran filmmaker also stated, “Unlike other films of the genre, ‘Kamli’ is not only going to depict the vibrancy and humour of rural Punjab, but also its poetic lyricism and love-lore in an international film aesthetic.”
According to the interview, Khoosat Films is eyeing to release Kamli in the summers of 2020.
Sarmad Khoosat also talked about his upcoming film Zindagi Tamasha with Variety as well. The film, with its unique story line, follows the life and developments of a religious man, when a video featuring him goes viral on social media.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bAYXVRQeT5U
About Zindagi Tamasha and its theme, Sarmad shared, “What was most important to me was exploring the idea of tolerance. Tolerance not just to others (to allow people to exist the way they are) but also tolerance to self – and this is where the concept of shame, need for approval etc. come in to play,” said Khoosat.
“I have been in situations where I have felt I should have been more tolerant of others and more accepting of my own self,” added the Manto star further.
When we were younger, we always used to listen to stories of Kings and Queens and thought they only existed in books. But that isn’t the case, Monarchy exists in reality which has two types – one is partial with the help of a government and the other is absolute where the King makes all the decisions. Here’s a list of six powerful countries which are ruled under monarchy.
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia is an absolute monarchy since the early 1900s. Salman bin Abdul Aziz is the King and prime minister of Saudi Arabia. His son Mohammad bin Salman serves as Crown Prince and the deputy prime minister of the country. While the monarchy is hereditary now, future Saudi kings will be chosen by a committee of Saudi princes, per a 2006 decree.
United Arab Emirates
United Arab Emirates is a federation of seven districts, while are ruled under hereditary monarchy. Khalifa bin Zayed is the Emir of UAE who has been in power since 2004. Although, the country is collectively ruled by Khalifa bin Zayed, the seven districts each have their own ruler. The royal family is said to hold a fortune of $150 billion.
Kuwait
The Kuwaiti royal family has been in power since early 1700s when the Anizah tribe appointed a member of Sabah family to be their ruler. Kuwait is the country with the most highest valued currency in the world. Sabah Ahmed al-Sabah has ruled Kuwait since 2006, due to luck on his side as the previous Emir died. While Sabah Ahmed al-Sabah was chosen to be Crown Prince, he luckily got to become Emir as the chosen Emir had an underlying illness which made him problematic to succeed.
Jordan
Jordan is a state which exercises constitutional monarchy which means the King or Queen hold limited powers with much of the decisions made under the government rule. King Abdullah II serves as King of Jordan and belongs to the Hashemite family who have ruled since 1921 while he has been in power since 1999. His family claim to be descendents of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) daughter Fatima. His son, Prince Hussein will be his successor as King.
United Kingdom
The United Kingdom is a unitary government state which is ruled under constitutional monarch. British monarchy came into being in 1066, with William the conqueror as the first King of England. The monarch of United Kingdom is Queen Elizabeth 2 who has been in power since 1952 making her the longest serving current head of state. She will be succeeded by her son Prince Charles.
The Netherlands
The Netherlands has been a constitutional monarchy since 1815. The country has a bicameral parliament, which means there are two chambers in the parliament who make collective decisions regarding the law. King Willem Alexander is the ruling king of The Netherlands who plays an important role as the president of the Council of State, an advisory body with roots in the 16th century. No law may be submitted to parliament unless it goes to the council first, which must be approved by the King.
Ayeza Khan is one of the most beautiful faces of Pakistani showbiz industry. Over the years, Ayeza Khan has slowly worked her way up the ladder and has now made a name for herself. Ayeza Khan is one of those very few Pakistani celebrities who are loved by all the TV viewers and this immense love and support is the result of the way she carries herself with grace, elegance and modesty. Ayeza Khan is gorgeous and this is the reason why she is the choice of all the leading brands and fashion designers to be the face of their promotional campaigns, this is the reason we get to see Ayeza Khan in bridal photoshoots quite often. Ayeza Khan has the kind of ethnic face that carries the traditional Pakistani bridal makeup and overall look perfectly and those who choose her always make the right choice because she grabs the attention with her beauty.
Bridal photoshoots are a perfect way for brides to be to actually see what they like and the kind of bridal look they want to go for. This is the time when all these bridal photoshoots come in handy and make things easier for the brides to conceive the idea they have in mind for themselves.
Let’s take a look at the top 10 bridal looks of Ayeza Khan:
Floral Fantasy
This look of Ayeza Khan is absolutely stunning. A smoked out brown toned makeup without the eyeliner and colored lense is giving this bridal look a very different vibe. It is modern yet the dress is purely traditional. This ensemble is a perfect option for the mehndi function because it has all the bright colors to make the bride shine and be the center of attention. The floral headpieces are making this look unique and feminine, a perfect touch to a mehndi bride’s getup.
Glamorous Mehndi Bride
This photoshoot of Ayeza Khan is absolutely stunning. From makeup to floral jewelry to the dress and its colors, everything about it absolutely perfect. This makeup look is all about matte face makeup, winged eyeliner and fluttery eyelashes. Ayeza Khan tends to diffuse the lip line when she applies lipsticks and she always opts for ombre lips but in this makeup look, she has an opaque coverage of one terracotta shade lipstick, and her lips have been lined perfectly. Ayeza Khan looks stunning in this kind of makeup look. The dress speaks for itself, it is a perfect dress which can be worn on both mehndi or walima functions, depending on the kind of makeup and jewelry is chosen with it.
Rajhistani Bride
This was the look that Ayeza Khan chose for herself on her mehndi function and it was spectacular. This vibrant and colorful dress was inspired by the Rajhistani culture and fashion. The way Ayeza Khan opted for layered necklace and circular tikka made her look completely Rajhistani. The motifs on the dress and the colorful patterned border on her dress reminded everyone of the colorful Rajhistani dresses that they had seen in different Indian movies. Ayeza Khan’s mehndi look was beautiful, she looked young, fresh, vibrant and radiant. Ayeza kept her makeup look simple but went for a bright pink lipstick to go with the colorful dress. All the colors compliment each other and the entire dress was perfectly festive for one of the most fun nights of the wedding – the mehndi.
The Traditional Pakistani Bride
This gorgeous bridal look has Pakistani bride written all over it. Starting from color combination to jewelry pieces to makeup, everything is what a Pakistani bride opts for while planning her bridal look. This gorgeous ensemble designed by Nomi Ansari is specifically going to cater to all the brides who do not want to experiment with the looks but want to have the assurity that they are going to make a perfect bride. This is a recipe for perfection. The subtle hints of blue and orange in this overall maroon and beige dress allows the bride to wear any kind of jewellery she likes. The mathapatti is a classic piece of jewellery which compliments every face shape, every bride of any era. It has been a timeless piece in Pakistani bridal fashion. The makeup is a simple golden lid, thick winged eyeliner, radiant skin and bold red lip. This look is a classic and the kind which will suit every single Pakistani bride.
The Gorgeous Green
This is one such color that is rarely seen on Pakistani weddings. This is the kind of color which is unusual and the brides do not really go for it but seeing it in this photoshoot with Ayeza Khan looking uber stunning in it is definitely going to make this shade of green a norm. This gorgeous green ensemble has a fully embellished blouse and lehenga. The embellishment on the lengha gets heavier on the bottom whereas there is motif work on the rest of it. Ayeza Khan has gone for a muted brown look with it but has kept the rest of her makeup radiant and shimmery. The jewelry is heavy but the statement piece in this look is the forehead tikka. This is again the kind of dress that can be worn on either mehandi or walima function.
Timeless Walima Bride
This was the look that Ayeza Khan carried in her recent drama Koi Chand Rakh. This is the kind of perfect walima look which can never go wrong. The beige and silver combination is a classic. The two-legged sharara adds vintage look to the entire ensemble and makes it look timeless. Ayeza Khan has added elegance to it by draping the dupatta all around her, this makes this bridal look modest and comfortable for the brides. It also adds charm and grace to the overall bridal look. Ayeza Khan has kept the jewelry simple with jhumar making a statement. The makeup is modern and classic bronzed look with glowy complexion and nude lips.
The Regal Bride
This bridal look of Ayeza Khan is to die for. The dress is a beautiful beige with red accents and that red has been depicted in the makeup with red lipstick, which is catching the eye and drawing attention to itself. This dress is absolutely gorgeous and fit for a baraat or nikkah function. The statement emerald and ruby jewelry is the perfect choice to amp up this pastel toned dress. The makeup look is matte and perfect. In this makeup look, the makeup artist has gone a couple of shades lighter than Ayeza Khan’s skin tone but it is still working well and complementing the overall look. Thick liner, fluttery lashes, sharp contour and subtle highlight complete the makeup look. The best part about this bridal glam is the red lipstick, it can never go out of fashion and Ayeza Khan looks a total stunner in this bridal look.
Modern Walima Look
With the advancement in every industry, bridal fashion has changed a lot over the years. Now brides are seen experimenting with their looks and where the brides go for traditional look on their rukhsati, they opt for modern look on their walima day. This look of Ayeza Khan which she carried recently in Pakistan Bridal Fashion Week shows the kind of modern look a bride can go for. This gorgeous silver grey dress is a unique choice. It is heavily embellished and despite the cool tones, this dress has a lot going on to make a statement. Ayeza Khan has gone for a black smokey eye, highlighted face and glossy nude lips. This makeup look is definitely complimenting this lighter shaded bridal dress.
Peach Perfect
This bridal look of Ayeza Khan is perfect for most of the Pakistani brides because these kind of shades in both makeup and dresses suit the generic Pakistani complexion the best. This bridal look is valima appropriate with peach dress and silver embellishment. Usually when the brides opt for darker richer tones on baraat, they tend to go for lighter or pastel shades on walima. This ensemble is perfect for walima function. This makeup look is absolutely gorgeous which has enhanced the features beautifully. The cheekbones have been accentuated not with the harsh contouring but peach blush which goes with the dress. The lips are pink, glossier and the eyes are a beautiful smokey golden which the brides love and usually choose to wear.
Sheer Elegance
Ayeza Khan looks absolutely stunning, graceful and elegant in this green ensemble designed by Nomi Ansari. This is again the kind of dress that can either be worn on Walima or on Nikkah, if the bride wants to wear a color and not go for a very simple look on Nikkah. This beautiful shirt and lehenga plays heavily with all shades of green, ranging from rich to pastels like emerald green to sea and mint green. The dull gold embellishment all over the dress adds another depth and dimension to the dress. It allows the makeup artist to play with the colors they want in their makeup look. This beautiful dress comes with dual dupattas and the way Ayeza Khan has draped it is absolutely elegant. The textured and curled braid with flowers and ruffled layers on hair make this hairstyle ultra modern and gorgeous. These kind of hairstyles do not add age to the bride. This kind of dress will definitely work well with emerald jewelry like the one Ayeza Khan is wearing in this photoshoot.
Ohkay so, this episode of Khaas was a good one because it showed how things were now changing in Ammar’s life when everything else was settling in Saba’s. It’s payback time! So far, Ammar has not really understood but yes, at times he is actually finding himself thinking about Saba, even when he doesn’t want to. Ammar still hasn’t learnt his lesson because in his mind, he can never be wrong but it is good that people around him have started speaking about his shortcomings with honesty!
Ammar, Kanwal & Pupho Need To Know Better:
Salma did come back but she came back on her own terms. Salma actually thought that she will be able to convince Ammar but she underestimated him. Both Salma & Ammar are two very stubborn people, so obviously, both of them have let go of their ego at least one time for each other or to save this marriage but they only got disappointment in return. Salma assumed that Ammar will appreciate the fact that she came back & yes, Ammar did welcome her nicely but that was only because he didn’t want her to create more issues. Ammar is not sure what he wants from this marriage, he is not even putting much effort. When it came to Saba, yes, Ammar did love her & he always went out of the way for her but the thing Saba wanted the most was what he was incapable of giving it to her, which was respect & love. Salma is sorted, she doesn’t really care much with what Ammar can give to her because she knows that she will eventually get what she wants. Salma has clearly told Ammar that she wants a separate house & she also wants Ammar to stop flirting with other girls. Just like Saba, Salma is also demanding but Saba put in a lot more effort to convince Ammar that she deserves what she asks for but when it comes to Salma, she doesn’t believe in making compromises & this is what the difference is. Ammar is the same, yes for Saba he actually wanted to make her happy but on his own terms however when it comes to Salma, he expects her to also do the heavy-lifting that Saba used to do, so that he can in return do the things that will make Salma happy.
I really think Farah should speak up, because so far she has actually understood that the problem lies in Ammar & that he is solely responsible for his marriages falling apart but she hasn’t been able to tell the truth to Kanwal. I so wish someone lets Kanwal know that she should stop seeing Ammar as the victim because he is not. Kanwal still hasn’t realized that Ammar is at fault & that her son is responsible for failing at marriage. Kanwal still holds Saba accountable & now she has started having issues with Salma. Not only that, Kanwal has also decided that the moment Ammar will divorce Salma, she will get him married to Sonia. I must say, I loved the confrontation scene where Salma told Kanwal off & held her responsible for poorly upbringing her son. The dialogues in this drama are spot on & they are thought-provoking as well. All this while, I was hoping that Farah will say a thing or two to Kanwal but it turned out to be Salma who told her the reality. Saud did allow Ammar to find himself a new place for Salma but Ammar is someone who does not believe in heavy-lifting & this is the only reason why he is not keen on settling with Salma in a new house, otherwise he would’ve done it without her even saying this to him. Saud acted rationally because he wanted Ammar to not just give up in his marriage yet again, but Kanwalf continued to brew a storm in his mind & the best solution she came up with was Ammar’s marriage to Sonia.
I totally agree with Salma & her opinions about the ladies of Ammar’s family. Especially now when I saw Ammar’s phupho acting like an actual phupho trying to fix his marriage with Sonia & also Ammar’s mother Kanwal. These ladies really need to know better & I wish someone gives them a reality check – all the things that Salma said were definitely not enough for Kanwal to actually understand the reality. These ladies, considering the age that they’re at, must be having a whole lot of experience, so why is it that they are unable to actually see that Ammar has issues & that he has failed at being a good husband. Salma is a different person but yes, the way Ammar treated Saba should be enough for everyone to understand. Both the ladies are behaving typically where they think getting Ammar married, rather keeping him in marriage with one girl after another is the fix to all of his issues, whereas 2 failed marriages should be a reason enough for them to actually consider telling Ammar to sort his mental & personality issues first. They see Ammar as a saint & this is ridiculous!
Sonia once again came back as a voice of reason, the way she told Nida off & subtly stopped her from prying too much into her personal life was perfect. They actually have hinted a lot of times in Khaas that such prying & probing is uncalled for & it is absolutely unnecessary. Sonia is an outsider & this is the reason why from someone with a distant angle & a different perspective can totally see how wrong all these people are & how they have ruined their lives themselves. Sonia told Nida that it was alright to move on & that not everyone is meant to get the person they love because they might not be compatible. Nida still hasn’t been able to get over the fact that Fakhir rejected her, whereas Sonia tried to make her understand that she should now move on.
Salma has made up her mind, she is ready to divorce Ammar because she has realized that Sajid loved her more. It is amusing but yes, it is the truth. Salma got married to Ammar but she was unable to get Sajid out of her mind. At least she had the courage to admit that she was considering getting married to Sajid, unlike Ammar who was flirting around & thinking he was entitled to it, while expecting his wife to put up with his antics. Salma has taught Ammar a lesson that he really can not expect his wife to tolerate his wrongdoings because he is not special. Most of this episode went by in the flashbacks, of both past & current happenings but I want to hear Ammar’s thoughts. I hope we get to see him having a conversation with himself, realizing & reflecting upon things. For the first time, Ammar did recall the things Saba said to him, it was like he was slowly putting the pieces together & understanding that all this was happening because he hurt Saba, but still, this is something that he has thought about himself. I want to see him at the stage where he will openly admit his mistakes & admit in front of everyone how wrong he was!
Saba & Fakhir’s Sweet Relationship:
Fakhir told Saba that she should pursue her dream of doing a job. Saba could not believe that Fakhir not only encouraged her but also believed in the fact that her dreams were worthy of being respected. Saba has slowly & steadily started to feel that she is an individual who can do what she wants, she has the freedom & more than that, she has the support of her life partner. Fakhir & Saba’s scenes, though few were very very sweet & done really well. They are having a good time, they are establishing their relationship on the basis of mutual respect & understanding. Fakhir wants to be the best version of himself for Saba, not only because he knows the mental trauma that she has been through, but also because he genuinely loves her!
Closing Thoughts – Interesting:
Overall, this episode of Khaas was once again very interesting. I want to see how Ammar will come to terms with the fact that he is the one who has been at fault all this while. I also want to see Kanwal realizing how wrong she has been in thinking that her son can never do anything wrong. I am looking forward to Saba & Ammar’s interaction. It is interesting to see how Ammar has started getting speechless, he really is unsure of how he should respond or react to things, it is like he is losing the confidence he had in himself & his personality. Salma surely has shaken Ammar & she came as his undoing. Let’s see what happens next. This episode definitely belonged to Hira Tareen, she really has not only given Salma’s character the right treatment but she has also succeeded in making this kind of character not look annoying but real. Salma has been unapologetic & she has always been vocal about what she wants, to the point that she has always stayed true to herself & not cared about others. Yes, such characters are always perceived wrong in our dramas but in comparison to Ammar, she sure has made his true colors come out. Ali Rehman also has done a phenomenal job as Ammar, I always enjoy seeing his minute & subtle expressions. The direction is one of the strongest aspects of this drama & the script is brilliant. Well done team Khaas. Please share your thoughts about this episode of Khaas.
Whenever someone speaks of architecture, we often think of sleek, straight structures or buildings depicting tradition and culture. Well, this isn’t the case for these bizarre buildings in the world which will leave you spellbound, check out our list here:
The Cubic Houses were conceived and constructed by architect Piet Blom in the 1970s. They are constructed in a titled position on a hexagonal pole complete with a living room, bathrooms, dining area, etc.
Lotus Temple (Delhi, India)
The Lotus Temple is the artwork of architect Fariborz Sahba constructed in 1986 and is composed in the shape of the lotus flower. The Temple holds the capacity 2,500 people. It is the most visited building in the world and has won numerous architectural awards while being featured in many newspaper and magazine articles.
Cathedral of Brasilia (Brazil)
The Cathedral of Brasilia was designed by renowned architect Oscar Niemeyer in 1970. The only visible structure of the cathedrals are the concrete columns which point upwards in a rather peculiar shape. It is very different from typical cathedrals and reflects the richness and prominent culture of Brazil.
Atomium (Brussels, Belgium)
The Atomium is now a museum which was originally constructed for the 1958 Brussels World Expo by architects André and Jean Polak. The building forms the shape of unit cells of iron crystals connected with spheres. The building contains exhibit halls, public spaces and even a functioning restaurant which gives a splendid view of the city.
House Attack (Vienna, Austria)
House Attack was an architectural installation in collaboration with Museum Moderner Kunst by artist Erwin Wurm. The House Attack gives the illusion of a house fallen from the sky and landed itself on to the museum. The project was completed in 2006.
La Pedrera (Barcelona, Spain)
Antoni Gaudi is the mastermind behind this unique building which was constructed in the early 1900s. The building takes the peculiar shape with it’s twisted design. The artwork has been included in UNESCO World Heritage Sites since 1984. The original name of the structure is Casa Milà.
Kansas City Library (Missouri, USA)
The facade of Kansas City Library is that of 25 feet high books lined in a row. The design was conceived in 2006 to beautify the area. This space surely is a book lovers dream come true.
Rotating Tower (Dubai, UAE)
This unconventional building designed by architect David Fisher is a proposed idea to be completed in 2020. Each floor is designed to rotate independently to give a complete different view of the building each time someone looks at it. The tower is a proposed hotel, office and residential space set to be located in Dubai, UAE.
Wonderworks (Pigeon Forge, TN, USA)
An entertainment center which focuses on science exhibits, Wonderworks features buildings which are commonly built upside down. Wonderworks is the creative brainchild of Terry O. Nichoson.
The Basket Building (Ohio, USA)
A giant basket shaped building which was completed in 1997 is located in Newark, Ohio. The genius behind this building is Dave Longaberger. Kind of looks creepy yet cool, right?
Every day we see people criticizing celebrities for no reason at all. It’s the duty of desi people to shame others. Recently, Yasir Hussain and Iqra Aziz posted their pictures hanging out in the USA together. Yasir Hussain was wearing shorts paired with a white shirt.
A girl named, Mehak took to Twitter and criticized Yasir for wearing shorts on such hairy legs.
It’s high time that we must embrace our natural bodies and stand up against such body shamers. Kudos to people who stood up for Yasir regardless of his gender!
Passengers rarely wish to have transits on airports as there are hardly any activities or do other than shopping. But in recent times, airports have improved to a great extent, offering many retreats and activities for passengers who have layovers for long haul flights. Here’s a list of airports you won’t ever get bored at if you have a layover:
Singapore Changi Airport (Changi, Singapore)
Singapore Changi Airport has been named the best airport in the world for the seventh consecutive year. The airport holds various exhibitions and events throughout the year which are truly impeccable. Singapore Changi airport hosts a butterfly garden, sunflower garden, cactus garden, the world’s tallest indoor waterfall, a huge indoor slide and many more entertaining spaces to explore. The airport even has a cinema (incase you have a long layover), there’s beauty spas, swimmings pools, kids playgrounds and many exciting things to do. You won’t get bored here ever!
Haneda Airport (Tokyo, Japan)
Haneda Airport is the oldest in Japan and cleanest airports in the world. At this airport you’ll find a faux traditional street market which will take you back in time to the flourishing Japan of the Edo period. Indulge in some of Japan’s best served sushi at one of the many famous restaurants you can find here. You can buy traditional Japanese goods from vending machines or dine under the stars in their Planetarium Starry Cafe. Rejuvenate at one of the spas which offer Japanese massages which will take all your worries away.
Incheon International Airport (Incheon, South Korea)
Incheon airport boasts having a golf course, a spa, ice skating rink, a museum and a full-blown casino. They also have a total of seven eco gardens which are free of cost to pay a visit to. If you’re hungry, visit one of the many restaurants serving traditional Korean food from Kimchi to Bulgogi. You can even catch the latest movies at their cinema or unwind at their spas and saunas for a relaxing experience.
Hamad International Airport (Doha, Qatar)
The airport serves some of the best food including Middle Eastern cuisine, luxury upscalefoods such as caviar. There are even less costly fast food options. You could stop over at their airport museums to catch some art displays. Apart from these, there are spas, saunas, gyms, shops which you can visit.
Hong Kong International Airport (Chep Lap Kok, Hong Kong)
The airport boasts of a Flight Aviation Center which is a small museum that includes a cockpit and a flight stimulator. It lets you experience the moments of being a pilot. How exciting! Other then this, you can catch movies at their cinema, indulge in traditional cuisine at the restaurants, relax at spas and saunas, play golf at the golf courses. One of the main attractions of the airport is the trick art installations which they have installed at various places around the airport. There are a total of eight pieces for passengers to find which have local themes including lion dances, goldfish market, and Cantonese Opera. The airport also has a gaming arcade for some extra added fun.
Junaid Khan is a name that indeed needs no introduction. The actor, who had already established himself as an excellent singer, before venturing into television and films, is now known for his versatile performances in a list of commercially hit and critically acclaimed drama serials. While we await his dramas, Junaid Khan is also starring on the big screen next year with Kamran Bari’s upcoming film “Kahay Dil Jidhar”.
Khan has the chrismatic personality that allows him to get under the skin of any and each character that he portrays. His recently ended drama, Yaariyan, showed Junaid’s excellent chemistry with Ayeza Khan and Momal Sheikh both and brought about an interesting play for the audience to see. However, if we are asked, we personally love the equation Khan shares with co-star Hira Mani. The duo have already wowed the audience in two dramas, Sun Yaara and Thaays respectively and are now coming together once again for Geo Entertainment’s Muhabbat Na Kariyo.
Teasers for the drama have already started doing rounds on the channel and now, we have an air date as well. Muhabbat Na Kariyo, with Junaid Khan, Hira Mani and Zarnish Khan in the lead, will air from 11th October 2019, every Friday at 8pm. The slot was previously occupied by Khan himself, alongside Muneeb Butt, Ayeza Khan and Momal Sheikh in the drama Yaariyaan.
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Talking about his character earlier with a local television channel, Junaid had shared, “My character, Asad, has various dimensions; I essay the character of an emotion-driven guy who belongs to a well-off family. He is the sort who goes out of the way to prove his love for his family members. He is really caring towards his mother and is also a doting brother. In the upcoming project, you will see me as a sweet guy who at times becomes emotionally weak and hence is easily manipulated.”
The shoot of the drama has also taken place in the latest tourist hot spot, Baku, Azerbaijan and it waits to be seen, how the director and story will have utilized this exotic setting into the plot. Having seen Junaid and Hira in romantic characters earlier, we would now like to see how the bubbly Zarnish Khan, fits into the picture and complete this triangle in Muhabbat Na Kariyo.
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Muhabbat Na Kariyo was earlier titled as Makafaat. The drama, a romantic series has been produced under the banner of Mastermind Productions, by Hassan Zia and directed by Ahmed Kamran. Alongside Junaid Khan, Hira Mani and Zarnish Khan in the lead, Muhabbat Na Kariyo also stars Atiqa Odho, Ali Ansari and Mariyam Nafees in supporting roles.
Food combinations are all about art and creativity. If it tastes good, it’s bound to be a hit with people, no matter what the ingredients are. Here’s a list of unique foods you should try in Lahore restaurants:
Cheetos burger (Wild Wings)
Fiery hot chicken burger with the crispy patty coated in cheetos. This creation is served with jalapenos and a hot sauce. Not for the faint hearted! Wild Wings is located in Gulberg, Lahore.
Assorted Samosas (Awesamosas)
Assorted samosas with various fillings instead of just savory ones are the brainchild of awesamosas. They have many different varities such as apple pie samosa, pizza samosa, chocolate samosa served with ice cream. Try one out with their special chai and you won’t regret it!
Doritos chaat (Awesamosas)
Awesamosas are always looking to create new food items which have not been available in the market before. They combined the much loved papri chaat with the crunchy doritos which leaves you craving for more. Awesamosas is located in Cavalry Ground, Lahore.
Assorted naans (Maro Tandoor)
Maro Tandoor hold the title of being the pioneer in introducing the nutella naan to Lahore. Since then they have introduced a variety of assorted naans such as jalapeno, spicy morrocan, shawarma naan, teriyaki naan, walnut naan and many more. Truly creative and worth trying if you love stuffed naans. Maro Tandoor is located in Model Town, Johar Town and DHA, Lahore.
Chicken and waffles (The Urban Kitchen)
Crispy coated chicken seasoned with mustard seeds, salt and pepper served with waffles and drizzled with maple syrup. Sweet meets savory in this unique creative dish which is already popular in USA. The Urban Kitchen is located in Gulberg.
Chocolate burger and chocolate gol gappay (The Sweet Tooth)
A chocolate patty with sweet spices served with cream cheese and strawberry sauce, sandwiched between cinnamon toasted buns.
Not your usual gol gappay, this sweet spin off combines different toppings which you can stuff inside a shell of chocolate and dunk in chocolate sauce. Fillings include peanuts, M&Ms, sweet syrup and sprinkles. The Sweet Tooth is located in Gulberg, DHA Johar Town and Heera Mandi, Lahore.
Happiness in a shot (Mouthful)
A paan flavored drink which bursts in your mouth because it is packed with condiments. This drink is milk based and uses ice cream and various paan condiments which make it a total refresher after your meal. Mouthful is located in Gulberg, Lahore.
Deep fried ice cream (The Food Architects)
Ice cream covered in bread crumbs and quickly fried which gives it a beautiful golden brown texture. The combination of hot and cold makes this dessert a unique, sensational experience. The Food Architects are located in Johar Town, Lahore.
Gulab jamun cheesecake (Junoon)
Do you sometimes wish to have two desserts at once who have no ‘cultural’ connection at all? This fusion of gulab jamun and cheesecake uses a no bake recipe and instead of cream cheese , paneer is used. The softness of both desserts is what makes this one worth a try. Junoon is located in Gulberg, Lahore.
Shaan Shahid, the Pakistani super star. We’d love to refer to Shaan as one of Pakistan’s best actor when it comes to films. Unlike the actors of today, who make it big on television before they venture into films, Shaan Shahid, can purely boast of a film background. He starred in some of the major hits of Pakistani film industry before it embarked on its revival journey and has contributed immensely to the new age cinema as well.
But there’s more to Shaan, than just his hero image. This action hero, the real king of romance, the actual gujjar from the Pakistani cinema, is as much a doting father as his on screen persona.
Shaan, with his girls, is an out and out family man. Don’t believe us? Check out the actor’s Instagram and you’ll find it flooded with pictures of his daughters, his wife and family. The best part is, Shaan doesn’t hide back the immense love he feels for his girls. He’s a doting daddy and he lets the world know it.
Shaan’s eldest daughter is already a teen, and the actor calls him his best critic and his editing companion. The amount of trust he puts in his children is simply amazing and true father goals.
And, so, when the daughters call for a pretty manicure, the super hero dad is always available.
Shaan recently posted an Instagram picture of himself, with his toes painted, courtesy his little girls. What we love about this simple picture is the fact, that this doting father, who happens to have a tough guy image to maintain in front of his audience, couldn’t resist the love with which his daughters asked to paint their daddy’s toenails.
Shaan shared the picture on his Instagram, and we’re absolutely loving the pretty nail art, the young ones have given him.
On the work front, Shaan is currently awaiting the release of his action thriller, Zarrar. Written and directed by Shaan himself, Zarrar features Kiran Malik in the lead opposite the actor alongside Nadeem Baig and Adnan Butt in pivotal roles.
Madiha Rizvi and Hassan Noman are both Pakistani celebrities. Madiha is a daughter of a famous actress Deeba while Hassan is a son of senior actor Rasheed Naz. They fell in love with each other while working on the television screen, and decide to get married in a traditional way.
The couple has been blessed with two beautiful daughters- Annaya and Hooria. Recently, they celebrated the birthday of their beloved daughter Hooria along with the family. Small Mickey Mouse themed birthday party was arranged at their home for close family members. Hooria looked super excited for her birthday.
Here are some of the birthday pictures. Have a look!
Nida Yasir in her morning show talks about how one must not feel depressed by thinking of becoming old.
Talking of famous TV show hosts, we cannot forget Nida Yasir. Her TV show is one of the most-watched shows in Pakistan.
Recently, Nida in her morning show talked about how one can carry herself/himself gracefully at every age. She bragged about how she looks young at this age even.
“I just wanted to tell you if you are old that’s not a problem, you can look young. Seriously, I am not lying maybe I look old wearing makeup but whenever I go out I tie a pony and do soft makeup and in that nobody believes that I am a mother of three kids,” Nida shared.
She further continued and said, “I feel very good to hear this. When I am with my son people don’t believe that he is my son. I feel that I am young, my heart is young.”
Talking about becoming old she advised to carry yourself gracefully and added, “When I will be old I will carry myself gracefully because every age has it’s fun. I think in older age I will have granddaughters and grandsons, I will be their grandmother. So carry yourself gracefully in every age, do not go into depression by thinking about your age.”
Yashma Gill is a Pakistani actress and model. She has done supporting and lead roles in a number of television serials. This year, Yashma has started her own Youtube channel. She is playing a supporting role in the most-trending drama, Alif opposite to Hamza Ali Abbasi and Sajal Ali.
Yashma shared a little secret of her life on the Samina Peerzada’s show that she was an atheist till teenage, but now she recently converted to Islam. Other than a bold actress, Yashma is an amazing model. She recently did a bridal photo shoot and looked stunningly gorgeous.
Yashma wore a beautiful bridal dress perfect for the reception. Color combination, designing, and detailed heavy embroidery make the dress look perfect. Her makeup was done by the very famous Allure Salon and Spa. They enhanced her natural features and made her look more pretty. The photography was done by Kaynat Khurram.
Check out the latest bridal photoshoot of Yashma Gill.
Urwa Hocane is a Pakistani actress, model, and media personality. She started her acting career in the 2012 romantic drama Meri Ladli opposite Ahsan Khan and Sajal Ali. In 2014, she made her film debut by playing a supporting role in Na Maloom Afrad opposite to famous actors.
Urwa Hocane fell in love with the talented Pakistani singer, Farhan Saeed. They got married in 2016, and ever since, the two of them never seen alone. They attend all functions, events, and parties together. Both of them are completely honest with their working routing and spend free time together.
Urwa and Farhan have been spotted at the red carpet of 7th Hum Awards 2019 in Houston, Texas, USA. She looks stunningly beautiful in a traditional white dress with mirror work on the top. Her makeup was done by Delpix. Light makeup with dark pink lipstick looked perfect with the dress.
Here are some beautiful pictures of Urwa Hocane on the red carpet of 7th Hu. Have a look!
Pakistani diva, Minal Khan, is busy giving back to back hit dramas. She started her acting career at a very young age with her twin sister, Aiman Khan. Both of them became the most demanding face, and within no time, they became the top trending actresses of Pakistan television industry.
Aiman Khan got married last year to famous actor Muneeb Butt, and the couple is blessed with a baby girl. The talented Minal Khan is doing Khala’s duties along with a busy working schedule. She is good at handling tough situations.
Minal Khan is recently working on her upcoming drama along with Fahad Mustafa. The production house Big Bang Entertainment will air the drama on Ary Digital in which Minal Khan will play the lead role of Nisha. Let’s see what the storyline is going to be. She looks stunningly beautiful in a blue embroidered dress by the famous Asim Jofa.
Have a look at gorgeous Minal Khan from the set of her upcoming drama.
The exhibition titled, Love Letter is going to have paintings of Madam Noor Jehan.
Madam Noor Jehan was the lead vocalist for many film songs. Until the early 1990s, she continued with her film-song singing career in Pakistan. She sang hundreds of hit film songs in both Punjabi and Urdu languages and became a music icon in Pakistan.
Its been 19 years and she is still famous for her elegant style. She is surely an indisputable queen of Pakistan. Madan Noor Jehan’s, youngest daughter named Nazia Ejaz is a famous artist. She has made many paintings of Madam Noor Jehan for her latest exhibition.
“My paintings sell well but an artist also always wants his or her work to be seen. I am hoping that perhaps, with this exhibition dedicated to ‘Maa’, people will come and see the work because they will be drawn in by their connection to her,” says Nazia Ejaz.
She added further and said, “Love Letters isn’t an ode to her. It is about my own personal journey. I was the youngest. She spoilt me rotten and we even shared a bedroom together. I had only just returned from London, having completed my studies, when she fell ill and we spent the last four years of her life in and out of hospital rooms.”
She is working on her paintings and the exhibition, ‘Love Letters’ is held in Karachi.
Her beautiful work is on her Instagram handle. Check it out!
The Suno Chanda star has launched her own Youtube channel.
Iqra Aziz is one of the cute faces of the Pakistani industry. She is a prominent part of Pakistani dramas. Her one of the most famous work is in Suno Chanda as Jiya for which she received critical acclaim and Lux Style Awards for Best Television Awards.
Iqra Aziz has a good number of fans following and in order to have more interaction with fans, she has started vlogging. She has released her first video on Youtube, let’s have a look!
Yasir Hussain is all excited about Iqra’s new journey. He took to Instagram to share this news. He posted a picture of Iqra and asked fans to follow her.
Iqra was teasing her fans by posting some very cute photos and videos with a dog.
To have more interaction with fans, many Pakistani celebrities have started their own Youtube channels. From beauty vlogs to everyday lifestyle hacks, different artists are showcasing their different talents.
Mehwish is practicing new dance moves with Ahsan Khan in her latest video.
Mehwish Hayat is a prominent face of the Pakistani industry. She has worked in many Pakistani movies including; Load Wedding and Punjab Nahi Jaungi.
She has received Pride of Performance in Norway. Not just this, she has been appointed as the Brand Ambassador of Muslim Islamic Charity, Penny Appeal.
Mehwish Hayat at this young age has achieved a lot. She was also awarded with Tamgha-e-Imtiaz for her outstanding contributions to the world of entertainment.
Mehwish Hayat has posted a new dance video which is getting a lot of criticism. In the video, Mehwish can be seen dancing with Ahsan Khan. They both are trying new dance moves together for their performance at Hum awards.
Mehwish posted her dance video on her Instagram handle, let’s have a look!
It is not possible that people spare celebrities for anything. This video has gathered hate from viewers. They are criticizing her dressing by calling it ‘vulgar’.
Fictional characters are played by individuals in movies or dramas who have a story to tell or a personality to showcase. Some of these characters are so strong that it becomes hard for us to forget them. Here’s a list of fictional characters which we have become deeply attached to:
Russell (Up)
Russell appeared in the movie Up in which he portrayed the role of a wilderness explorer. This little, chubby guy is the most adorable person ever who only wishes to earn the last badge of helping an eldery so he can become promoted to senior wilderness explorer. His persistence, confidence and fearlessness is what makes this character most lovable.
Fa Mulan (Mulan)
Fa Mulan is not your typical princess, she does not dream of a prince who will sweep her off her feet. Instead she dreams of serving her country, China, which she ultimately does in place of her father by going into disguise. Her strong willed, fierce and brave nature sets her apart from other Disney princesses and makes her the best one out there.
Elle Woods (Legally Blonde)
Although Elle Woods is shown to be particularly dumb and driven by emotions due to her boyfriend breaking up with her. He tells her she is not marriage material which shatters her but ultimately boosting her confidence to prove him wrong she takes admission in Harvard. Her genius intellect, humble nature, smart thinking prove she is most definitely Harvard worthy!
Gracie Hart (Miss Congeniality)
Another strong character, Gracie Hart is a FBI agent forced to go undercover to a beauty pageant to stop a crime from happening. She is strong willed, determined and does not take orders from anyone thus following her own rules to finding out who wants to destroy the pageant. Her quick thinking and skills make her an applause worthy character.
Anjali (Kuch Kuch Hota Hai)
Rahul’s best friend Anjali despised the idea of love but as much as her friendship blossomed, she realized she was actually in love with Rahul. A tomboy at heart, she failed to let Rahul know what was in her heart as he disclosed he loved Tina. Anjali decides to bury the truth inside her but Tina senses it. Like really, how dumb could Rahul be? I feel it was also selfish of Tina to not leave her place for Anjali when she already knew Anjali loved Rahul. This makes Anjali a true lover in my eyes!! You go girl!!!
Ved Sahni (Tamasha)
Ved grew up being fascinated by stories, by the worlds they took him to, he was a storyteller trapped inside an everyday guy. But due to societal and family pressures, he opted for the regular life and turned out to be yet another ordinary human being. Ved’s transition from storyteller to ordinary to storyteller again makes us feel deeply for him. Gladly, in the end he chooses the right path of being the artist he always was.
Yumna Zaidi is a Pakistani actress and model. She never thought of becoming an actress but her friend Affan Waheed insisted on her, and now she is one of the most demanding actresses. Other than acting, Yumna tries to raise her voice for social issues. Her ongoing drama Ishq Zah-e-Naseeb is winning the hearts of everyone.
Yumna Zaidi is a stunningly beautiful model. From casual to the bridal photoshoot, she worked for many famous fashion designers. She looked gorgeous at 7th Hum Awards 2019 in Houston. White enhances her beauty.
Yumna thanked her mother for always supporting her and being there by her side. She misses her father a lot and cried on the stage while receiving the award. We need to see more talented people on the screen like her.
Have a look at Yumna Zaidi’s latest pictures from the night of Hum Awards.
Here’s a good news for all Danish Taimoor fans, who missed his lasting cinematic outing on the big screen. Taimoor’s last film, Wajood, directed by Javed Sheikh and starring Saeeda Imtiaz and Aditi Singh in lead roles, is now available on YouTube.
The news was itself shared by the leading lady of the film, Saeeda Imtiaz on her Twitter.
Wajood is a revenge thriller that focuses on the life-changing experiences of a pilot. Jawed Sheikh termed the film as a unique love story with all the thrills, twists and turns. Although it lacked in content, Wajood made up for it with its amazing cinematography which turned out to be exceptionally spell bounding. Cinematographers Kelvin Keehde and Asif Khan definitely blew life into Wajood, which would otherwise have been a lifeless story of a pilot who brought more turmoil than safe landings.
Wajood, released in 2018, directed and co-written by veteran actor Javed Sheikh. The film starred Danish Taimoor and Saeeda Imtiaz in leading roles, and also featured Indian actress Aditi Singh, Nadeem Baig, Shahid, Ali Saleem and Jawed Sheikh himself. Wajood was produced by Momal Sheikh and Shehzad Sheikh under the banner Jawed Sheikh Films and was shot in exotic locales of Pakistan and Turkey.
The Mansha Pasha-Ahmed Ali Akbar starrer film, Laal Kabootar, has continued its winning streak, ever since its release. Earlier it was Ahmed Ali Akbar who bagged the Best Actor Award at the Washington DC South Asian Film Festival and now its the film itself which has won another accolade to its name. Laal Kabootar, Pakistan’s submission for the Oscars 2020, won the Archana Soy Choice Award for best feature film at the Tasveer South Asian Film Festival.
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The Tasveer South Asian Film Festival is the largest South Asian film festival in the United States and one of the two largest around the world. The festival took place from September 26th – Oct 6th, 2019, this year screening more than 60 films to more than 5000 festival attendees.
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Laal Kabootar directed by Kamal Khan stars Ahmed Ali Akbar, as a taxi-driver bent on moving from Karachi to Dubai, and Mansha Pasha as Aliya Malik, a strong-willed woman who finds herself amidst a mystery she tries her best to resolve.
Also on popular demand, Laal Kabootar will be once again showcasing in cinemas across Pakistan from 11th October. Earlier upon its release, the film earned amazing reviews from the critics and audience alike, winning hearts all over, as it brought about a new genre, crime thriller, to the Pakistani cinema screens, after a long while.
Pakistan’s fashion industry is one of the fastest growing industries in the world. Nowadays, we have a plethora of fashion designers but only a few have managed to make their mark and set themselves apart from others. Here’s a list of our favourite Pakistani designers whom we can’t stop loving:
HSY
A powerhouse of talent, Hassan Sheheryar Yasin’s brand HSY has been soaring great heights since it’s inception in 2000. An expert in bridal couture, the brand also focuses on formal and menswear. The label has many outlets in different countries such as Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, United Kingdom, United States of America, United Arab Emirates which boast of numerous loyal clientele. Famous celebrities such as Reema, Urwa Hussain, Mehreen Syed and many more have been a part of HSY’s fashion campaigns and shows.
Élan
The brainchild of Khadija Shah, Élan has set itself apart from other designers due to it’s elegance, stylish cuts and panache. They create timeless pieces which even attract many international clients. Élan focuses on pret, couture, bridal wear and luxury lawn. The brand mostly uses pastels and light colors in their bridal wear while colorful ensembles can be seen in the lawn section. Élan has also forayed into a subdivision brand by the name of Zaha which brings unique and affordable fashion to women.
Faraz Manan
Faraz Manan started his design career in the year 2003. His beautiful aesthetics, attention to detail and color palettes distinguish him from other Pakistani designers. The label not only does bridal wear but also formal and luxury lawn. Some of Faraz Manan’s renowned clientele include Bollywood bigwigs like Kareena Kapoor Khan, Saudi Sheikhs and even the Qatar royal family.
Nomi Ansari
Nomi Ansari has been in the business since he graduated from the prestigious Pakistan Institute of Fashion Design in 2001. One can always tell Nomi’s creations from a far as they create a colorful fusion of Eastern wear with a hint of modernism. Nomi excels in formal, bridal, luxury pret and even bespoke menswear. Mehwish Hayat, Maya Ali, Humayun Saeed and many famous celebrities have walked the ramp for Nomi’s creations.
Faiza Saqlain
Husband-wife duo Faiza and Saqlain are the brainchild behind this clothing brand. Faiza who graduated with a distinction from the renowned Pakistan Institute of Fashion Design in 2011 started this brand with her husband which became a huge success in just a few years. The duo has exhibited at many fashion shows in Pakistan and even abroad. The brand focuses on luxury pret, bridals and wedding wear. Pakistani actresses, Maya Ali and Ayeza Khan are close friends of the couple and have many a times been a part of their shoots and campaigns. Priyanka Chopra has been seen in an ensemble by the brand as well while she attended the press meet of her film.
Ali Xeeshan Theatre Studio
Ali Xeeshan is the man behind this exquisite and quintessential brand. He is able to fuse vintage designs with loud colors and prints, which look jaw droppingly beautiful. He doesn’t forget to pay homage to his culture and heritage especially his power packed campaigns which display strong messages to society. No one quite does bridal wear like this brand.
Let us know which one of these is your favorite designer?
Sania Mirza is an amazing tennis player but with that, she is a super mother. She keeps on uploading videos on Instagram, where she shares her exercise routine so that other moms can get the benefit.
Sania Mirza has a busy daily routine, but her first priority is her son. She never leaves Izhaan alone to attend parties, fashions or events. She always carries her little boy with herself.
Sania went to Europe with her family to relax and enjoy. She kept on posting pictures on social media to share them with her fans. Izhaan looks so much like his mother. Being an athlete is tough.
Momal Sheikh is a Pakistani actress and producer. She has worked in many hit serials and has continued working for the showbiz for a long time now. She became famous not because of her strong family background but because of her own homework and dedication.
Like other celebrities, Momal Sheikh and her husband have been spotted in the USA for the glamorous Hum Awards night. She got married to Nader Nawaz, and the couple has been blessed with a baby boy.
Recently, Momal and her Husband have spotted in the USA, enjoying and living their life to the fullest. It’s so cold there that Momal feels warm around her husband’s arm. They look perfect together and are giving us #majorcouplegoals.
Here are some of the latest pictures of Momal Sheikh with her husband from the USA. Have a look.
The lovebirds Yasir and Iqra never miss a chance of making beautiful memories. They take time out for themselves to enjoy together as much as they can. They did the same in the USA.
After attending the Hum Awards in Houston, Iqra and Yasir went on the perfect getaway at the happiest place on earth. The two recently shared their pictures all the way from Walt Disney in Orlando. They kept themselves casual, but with matching sneakers.
Yasir Hussain kept on sharing his pictures and videos on his social media account to keep his followers updated about their trip. Here are some of the latest pictures of the adventure that they shared on Instagram. Have a look!
Mehwish Hayat is a prominent figure in the Pakistani industry. She has worked in Pakistani movies and dramas and has been awarded Tamgha-e-Imtiaz.
Every day we see people criticizing celebrities for no reason at all. It’s the duty of desi people to shame others. Recently, Yasir Hussain and Iqra Aziz posted their pictures hanging out in the USA together. Yasir Hussain was wearing shorts paired with a white shirt.
Talking of famous TV show hosts, we cannot forget Nida Yasir. Her TV show is one of the most-watched shows in Pakistan.
Talking about becoming old she advised to carry yourself gracefully and added, “When I will be old I will carry myself gracefully because every age has it’s fun. I think in older age I will have granddaughters and grandsons, I will be their grandmother. So carry yourself gracefully in every age, do not go into depression by thinking about your age.”
Its been 19 years and she is still famous for her elegant style. She is surely an indisputable queen of Pakistan. Madan Noor Jehan’s, youngest daughter named Nazia Ejaz is a famous artist. She has made many paintings of Madam Noor Jehan for her latest exhibition.
Iqra Aziz is one of the cute faces of the Pakistani industry. She is a prominent part of Pakistani dramas. Her one of the most famous work is in Suno Chanda as Jiya for which she received critical acclaim and Lux Style Awards for Best Television Awards.
