Bay Dardi Episode 26 & 27 Full Audio Review – Shafay Ki Halat Bigr Gaye
Ishq Tamasha Episode 24 Review Story-Headache!
Yes, headache. No, I am not calling this drama a headache, it is what the evil (soon to be bechari) Rushna has. Rushna is a character who has not a single bone of goodness in her. She is filled with selfishness, rudeness and judgment. But seems like the makers do not want us to feel bad about her. So, she is having constant headaches and now a fainting spell too. This development can make her a bechari in seconds and will also clear way for Mirha and Mehrab.
Mirha was again a victim of Aqeela’s daughters. This happens to her again and again because she has zero IQ. She not only supports those girls but also keeps hoping that they will do her good. But after Rushna 1, we had a Rushna 2 in this episode. One more thing that annoys me to my core about this drama is PASAND KI SHAADI. No, I have nothing against love marriages but Ishq Tamasha shows that all you should be striving for in life is love marriage and this reinforcement episode after episode is ridiculous.
Palwasha also hit a new low in the episode. She is just not becoming the Balika Vadhu of Pakistani dramas but she also ended up blaming Mirha for leaving the house. Mirha aapi ko to Wahaj bhai ka maan rakhna chahiye tha will go down in the history for being the cringiest dialogue ever. Wahaj also deserves a standing ovation for being the biggest ass in the whole world. The guy just never wants to see what is in front of his eyes. Why don’t you question your sisters what they are doing with their lives? Why you always have to ask Mirha about their mistakes?
Mirha finally left the house and even managed to give two or three good replies to Aqeela. She went to a hostel and did not contact Mehrab herself. Mehrab, on the other hand, is still locking away Rushna here and there and dreaming about Mirha.
I am afraid that the viewers will somehow end up watching Mirha and Mehrab looking after Rushna after she gets diagnosed with stage 4 cancer. Let’s wait and watch!
Parwaaz Hai Junoon Is Not Postponed!
One of the big budget movies releasing this Eid ul Adha, the Hamza Ali Abbasi starrer Parwaaz Hai Junoon is reportedly getting delayed again. The film was due to release on Eid ul Fitr but was postponed to this Eid. With promotions in full swing, people were confused when the premiere of the film was delayed. The statement by Rafay Rashdi stated unavoidable circumstances for the decision:
“Due to unavoidable circumstances, we are canceling today’s premiere event. All other events and release date of the film remains unchanged. We will be releasing a statement shortly.”
Soon after the news came out that the release of the film has been held by the Central Censor Board due to scenes which allegedly vilify Pakhtoons. PHJ has however been cleared by Sindh and Punjab Censor Boards. This was being considered as the reason for the film to get postponed again.
One of the lead actors Ahad Raza Mir has denied the rumours of the delay though:
Hopefully, Parwaaz will release as the fans have waited long enough already!
Ishq Tamasha Episode 24 Review – Mirha Ghar Chor Ker Chali Gaye
Ishq Tamasha Episode 24 Review – Mirha Ghar Chor Ker Chali Gaye
Celebrities Welcome PM Imran Khan!
The election of Imran Khan as the Prime Minister of Pakistan has been welcomed by the whole world. The world leaders are calling us, the people of Pakistan have high hopes. Our celebrities have also welcomed their new Prime Minister with high hopes and congratulatory messages. Here is what the stars had to say:
Congratulation to the Prime Minister of Pakistan!
Main Khayal Hoon Kisi Aur Ka Episode 8 And 9 Review-Good Bye!
This drama has rendered me speechless but unfortunately not in a good way. The million dollar question is what were the khayalat of the writer while writing Main Khayal Hoon Kisi Aur Ka. This drama is an amalgamation of so many wrongs that it deserves the award for the messiest drama next time at HUM Awards!
Main Khayal Hoon Kisi Aur Ka has degraded the institution of marriage in the worst way. They introduced talaaq in the first episode and forgot about it so easily. Divorce is the most despised thing in front of Allah SWT among halal things and they took it so lightly. They have not yet cleared if Dania is Armaan’s wife or not and they are showing them living together in the same house. How can they insult marriage in this way? Moreover showing a husband trying to convince his wife (if she is even his wife) to marry his own brother is ridiculous.
The drama tried to show how parents in our society pressurize their children for marriage. They also have tried to show the double standards of the society but have miserably failed in their endeavours. All MKHKAK has established uptill now is that marriage has no value. You can just wander around throwing talaaqs and qubools without giving a second thought. They have also been successful in establishing that if you are plain stupid and weak in decision making, you are a bechari because those are the things Dania is.
The concept of self-respect is also a victim of this story. A girl who has been ditched by her boyfriend should hate him. But we are watching Dania being jealous by her ex’s engagement. I know there is a strong market for bechari heroines in Pakistan but they should be bechari, not whiny and stupid. A bechari would be the one who is trying to save her marriage however cruel or stupid Armaan is. That would have been compatible with the concept of bechargi. But here we have a heroine who is drooling over her stupid husband’s coward brother. The two male leads also have zero substance in their characters.
The parents of this drama also deserve an article themselves as we have two extremes in Armaan’s mother and Dania’s father. This was a package consisting of bad performances, weak editing and a horrible script, I have still given it a fair chance by watching nearly half of it but that would be it! Goodbye MKHKAK!
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Visaal Episode 21 Review – Top Notch Acting & Direction!
Ohkay so, this episode of Visaal was intense & unveiled how far one can go in the state of guilt. Top notch acting & direction has really taken this story to another level & I must say, director’s to-the-point approach in telling the story of this drama has played a massive role in everything being so impactful. In stories & dramas like these, it is very crucial that everything is told precisely & undoubtedly, the director has given it a perfect treatment without dragging anything!
Naheed made up her mind. She knows what she has done to Pari is totally unforgiveable because now Shabbir’s death can also be linked to what Pari went through. Naheed’s jealousy got the better of her & now when she has come back to senses she sees there’s not a single chance of her being forgiven because the pain that Pari endured as a consequence of Naheed’s doing is way too much. Naheed knows that Pari will be fine, she has Jumman Bua by her side & she also knows that after all that she has done, Pari is better off without her. Naheed might have come to terms with her guilt if she had seen Pari’s life shaping up but because it literally got destroyed & she lost everything one after the other, Naheed couldn’t really come out of that guilt. Akram also played a huge role & because Naheed thinks he will ruin Pari’s life, she was forced to come to a final decision!
All the things that Naheed said to Pari clearly indicated what was on her mind. That entire scene was done well & felt genuine. Naheed just wanted to make sure that Pari was alright, she was going to be alright that is why she came to see her – for the last time. I feel with the drama almost nearing the end, I don’t really see any personality in Pari, to an extent that despite knowing she is innocent, a bit too innocent & despite knowing that whatever Naheed is going through or going to go through is because of her own selfishness & jealousy, for a second I felt like Pari was responsible for everything. I know the story hasn’t been written to show that & the prime focus convincingly remains on jealousy & the destruction that it causes, but it’s just that I saw Pari as a culprit for a second. This is just my honest opinion about Pari’s character, may be keeping her a bit too simple & sulky literally took away every ounce of sympathy I once felt for her!
Molvi Ghufran finally found out that Akram faked his identity & lied about his family background right from the beginning. Ghufran still didn’t know how to approach Akram & he was upset but it was good that his friend Sharafat stopped him because he knows that Akram is not someone who will easily confess the truth. Sharafat wants Molvi Ghufran to go about this matter with a bit of tact.
Well well well, Naheed chose to punish herself in the worst way possible & she decided that she was going to put Pari’s life ahead of hers. Naheed knows that she has taken away so much from Pari, therefore she decided that it was now time to pay her back, it was now time to save her life. Even though Naheed had her reasons but if we take a closer look at Akram, though he chose a wrong way to get to Pari, he was always honest about it. He never once exploited Naheed, didn’t even mistreat her, he just wanted to get to Pari & he decided to use the approach that did involve some lying & blackmailing but those were the things that weren’t as grave as the mistakes Naheed committed, so I don’t think Naheed had the right to chose this or any kind of ending for Akram, for that matter. Whatever Naheed was doing was because of her own guilt but she didn’t have the right to poison Akram just so easily to save Pari from him? Quite evil I must say!
I am wondering if Akram will recover & Naheed will eventually die? What do you guys think? I also feel may be in order to punish Akram & take revenge from him Pari might get married to Munna? One thing that Pari would do in the entire drama & that won’t be good either! Anyways, please share your thoughts!
Keep Supporting,
Cheers,
Zahra Mirza.
Celebrities Join #BeatPlasticPollution
Celebrities and media personalities including United Kingdom Deputy High Commissioner at Karachi Elin Burns, model and actor Ayesha Omar, Wasim Akram’s wife, Shaniera Akram, activist Frieha Altaf, starlet Momal Shaikh, actor Yasir Hussain, Parchi actor Hareem Farooq and Tooba Siddiqui joined #BeatPlasticPollution campaign, organised by WWF-Pakistan in collaboration with Hoga Saaf Pakistan to put an end to environmental pollution.
This five-day activity started from 10 August at Dolmen Mall Clifton invited people to donate their used plastic bottles in exchange for the opportunity to win exciting gifts.
The campaign focused on educating the masses about the world and the country’s plastic problem and how important it is to recycle. The plastic waste collected will be subsequently recycled by Waste Busters. The total number of plastic bottles collected were 2000.
The celebs encouraged citizens to replace single-use plastic products with reusable alternatives and emphasised on the need to create awareness on hazards of plastics in every day life.
One of the major concerns of plastic waste is how it is putting marine life in grave danger since marine animals ingest plastic. This not only causes internal injuries but toxins are also passed into the food chain consumed by humans.
Every piece of plastic ever made still exists somewhere in the world and we need to play our role individually in protecting the planet from becoming one big plastic waste dump.
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Hania Amir Accused Of Misbehaviour During PHJ Promotions!
Hania Amir is a young starlet who has garnered a huge place in the industry in a very short time. The actress recently alleged that she was harassed by some men disguised as fans, she is most vocal about stuff.
With Parwaaz Hai Junoon, JPNA2 and Load Wedding releasing this Eid, promotional events are being held every day. The stars of the upcoming flicks interact with bloggers at different events to promote their respective films. Hania Amir, however, was accused of not behaving well during one of these events. She was misbehaving with bloggers as she did not want to answer questions of a similar nature to everyone. She allegedly also misbehaved with the waiters of the eatery the event was being held at.
Hania’s team has denied the rumours but the bloggers are standing at their point. A blogger she allegedly misbehaved with also asked to boycott Hania due to her behaviour:
Hopefully, artists will behave nicely as they promote their own content!
Zun Mureed Episode 25 Review – Few Unexpected Developments!
Tonight’s episode opened with the children and Bi Jaan telling Marium and Abid about Rubina’s phone call to a man named Gaami. While Marium refused to listen to them, Abid decided to confront Rubina. When Rubina heard Gaami’s name, she knew she could get in to trouble therefore she decided to go with plan B! Her execution of the plan couldn’t have been more convincing. Once again Sajjad ended up in jail, this time with Abid. The police had also been there earlier when everyone had been drugged therefore it would have been better if these developments were also discussed while Sajjad and Abid were at the police station. However, it seemed like the fact that Sajjad had beaten his wife and his boss also said in an interview that he had anger management issues were the main reasons why Abid couldn’t really plead his case.
Just like always Sajjad thought that arguing with the policemen and other people was the best solution since he was right! Abid handled the situation wisely and he rightly pointed out that while the Women Protection Bill was meant to protect women who really were victims, there were plenty of women like Rubina out there who used this bill for their own vested interests. I truly appreciate the fact that the writer has been neutral and logical instead of siding with the women in general. She has shown different types of women instead of showing that women are always the victim or that men are the ones who are always wrong. She has also shown a man like Abid who is sensible and can tell right from wrong. The writer’s open-minded and coherent approach makes this script work for me. We have seen many dramas which dealt with domestic abuse in the past too but most often the writers are either bent on making the women victims or fail to do justice to the basic issue.
Fari finally told Tabbasum about what was going on in Sajjad’s life and that the children were no longer going to school. The flashback scene suggested that Tabbasum was thinking about the problems she will face when she tries to keep her kids with her. I was expecting Tabbasum to reach out to her kids immediately but she took a more practical step and talked to Sidra about moving in with her. Tabbasum knows that she cannot keep her kids with her while she is living with her brother therefore having an independent set up seemed like a step towards the right direction. Sidra’s track took an unexpected turn and I am definitely waiting to see where this track is headed. Nadia Khan’s acting in this scene left a lot to be desired, she needs to tone down the expressions and focus more on her body language as well.
Abid once again explained to Sajjad that he needed Tabbasum’s support now more than ever but it seems like even now Sajjad finds it difficult to “forgive” Tabbasum for arguing with him and for threatening him. I loved Abid’s dialogues tonight because they clearly stated that a man has no right to hit a woman just because she argues with him! I hope that this conversation helped those people who thought that Tabbasum “overreacted” understand the situation! Will Sajjad finally admit that he was wrong? I am waiting to find out!
Faryal Makhdoom Apologizes For Using Racial Slur For Pakistanis
Pakistani-British Boxer Amir Khan and wife Faryal Makhdoom often find themselves making headlines and rarely for the right reasons. This time around Faryal Makhdoom received backlash for using racial slur.
On August 14, Faryal posted a picture of herself on Instagram that she casually captioned “The p*** inside of me”, referring to the racial slur used in the UK to cite Pakistanis. The use of the P-word dates back to the 1960s linked to violence directed to people of South Asian descent.
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Her followers were quick to criticize her choice of words which lead the 27 year old to issue an apology and change the caption.
In an Instagram story that has now been deleted, Faryal wrote,
“Huge apologies for any offence caused. As a Pakistani myself, I don’t deem shortening the word offensive, especially as we use it so openly in the UK. However, I totally understand why it can be perceived that way. I didn’t mean any harm whatsoever.”
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Koi Chand Rakh Episode 5 Review – Intense!
Ohkay so, this episode of Koi Chand Rakh belonged to Muneeb Butt. He definitely deserves a round of applause for such a phenomenal acting. Muneeb Butt has given Umair’s character his all & that is why every single emotion was coming through. While watching this episode I kept on looking forward to Muneeb Butt’s scenes because I couldn’t wait to find out what Umair’s reaction is going to be. It shows that when an actor owns the character, this is how his performance touches the hearts of viewers.
Rabail made it very clear to Nishaal that she was only getting married to Zain because she wanted to go out of Umair’s life. Nishaal tried to convince Rabail & she thought she will be able to bring Rabail to call it quits but she was mistaken. Rabail is not a quitter, also, she is someone who has never had a say in anything related to her life that is why she was not keen on choosing her life partner too. Rabail knows that her uncle & his entire family has done so many favours to her, so she is in no position to go against their wishes. While watching that scene, all I could think of was how superior Rabail was & how petty Nishaal was who only for her selfish reasons was trying to use Rabail. If Nishaal realized that Zain was not going to do anything for her, she should have taken a stand for the sake of her love for him but she continued to invest her time in manipulating people rather than approaching the matter directly because that would’ve yielded some results but that did not happen! Nishal claimed that she fell in love with Zain hard but then she didn’t do anything for him either because even if Zain was bound by the commitment he made to his father, Nishaal was free to present the truth in front of everyone. It is like Nishaal wanted a piece of cake without doing anything for it, well glad she couldn’t have things her way & continued to sulk in the corner with a face full of makeup!
Well, Umair came to Karachi & found out about what Rabail did & that’s when the episode became super interesting for me. Umair’s outburst was realistic & justified because he couldn’t actually believe what he had just seen. The same Rabail who he had trusted all his life was the one shattering it for the rest of it. Umair didn’t even think what his father’s reaction would be that is why he just confessed in front of him too that he loved Rabail with all his heart. Obviously Umair’s father could not even believe what he had just heard because for him Rabail was like a sister to both Umair & Nishaal. It is unfortunate that Nafeesa continues to hold Rabail responsible for whatever is happening -somehow this typical Mami vibe does not go with the actress playing the role of Nafeesa because she is too cool & elegant for it. I laughed when Nishaal supported her mother’s claims, lol, I mean a guy just dumped you because of your pathetic mistake & even bigger ego & there you are holding Rabail responsible for everything, lol – sulk girl sulk!
Well the ending note of this episode was nothing special, it just covered the mental state of both Zain & Rabail where they were just heart broken for different reasons. Zain felt trapped & helpless & Rabail felt burdened thinking about Umair. Rabail thinks she’ll be freed from the love of Umair that made her feel caged but it is unfortunate that she will be walking in another cage where finding a way out won’t be an option. Let’s see!
All the actors definitely are doing a great job but Muneeb Butt stole the show. Really looking forward to the remaining journey of Umair & how he will pick up the pieces. The drama surely has kick-started, let’s hope it doesn’t slow down too much & lose the pace completely. The only thing I found odd was how after receiving a call about best friend’s father’s death, Umair completely forgot about it & saw it as an opportunity to meet Rabail & was too excited & happy about it, because in reality, no one forgets about someone’s death in a couple of seconds – just my observation! Please share your thoughts.
Keep Supporting,
Cheers,
Zahra Mirza.
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Haara Dil Episode 19 Review — Revelations
So episode 19 was expected to be the episode where the big secret comes out in the open and that is exactly what happened and it was nicely done. The story has reached it’s climax and soon it will be concluded. Episode 19 not only confirmed our prediction that revelations will be seen but also the twist in the end only confirmed the predicted counter attack that Amtul would make.
The episode started on the same high note that the last episode was mostly about. Arham is ecstatic to be married to Momina and he can not hide this ecstasy to the point that he goes to see her first thing in the morning. On his way back he is seen by Fizza and naturally that brings a lot of drama. Amtul sees the couple arguing and she goes straight to Momina because to her Momina is the reason behind all this chaos. We some fiery exchange of words again and this time Abeer speaks up a bit but no harm done.
On the other front Qasid gets caught and Faraz’s mother finally comes into the picture. When Faraz explains his situation to her including the fact that he wants to marry the girl who is the sister of Amtul Afaan’s daughter in law we see that his mother feels uneasy. That could only mean that Faraz’s mother and Amtul have some history and the two don’t like each other much.
Despite her dislike of Amtul Afaan Faraz’s mother agrees to Faraz and Abeer’s marriage. She is as supportive as Faraz had described her to be in previous episodes. On one of her shopping trips she meets Amtul and discloses the secret that Arham married Momina in Afaan’s presence and Faraz was one of the witnesses. There’s no other explanation except that she wanted to hurt Amtul which is why she told her about the marriage, anyway the secret had to come out one way or another and this was as good a way as any.
Naturally Amtul is rattled after this discovery and she takes a rather extreme step by asking Afaan for a divorce. As hinted in the previous episode Amtul is using her relationship with Afaan to manipulate Arham into giving in to her demands. She realizes that neither Momina nor Arham will let their marriage be the reason behind Amtul and Afaan’s separation.
Another noticeable thing was when Momina was talking about her father’s murderer but she didn’t mention his name but later when Amtul was referring to that murderer she mentioned him by his name ‘Qasid’ and Arham noticed that. Whether the fact that Amtul asked Fehmi to kill Momina will eventually come to light or not is still not known but I guess this episode sure hinted in that direction.
Amtul has sure put her son and daughter in law in a difficult position. How this conflict resolves is something we are here to witness so stay tuned.
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Ayeza And Danish Celebrate 4 Years Together!
Ayeza Khan and Danish Taimoor are undoubtedly one of the most loved celebrity couples of Pakistan. The couple has maintained their work and family life together beautifully and they always share their moments with their fans. Both Ayeza and Danish shared pictures from their anniversary celebration as they expressed their love on fourth marriage anniversary:
We wish the couple many more years of love and togetherness!
Ghar Titli Ka Par Episode 31 Review – Shafaq Ki Bebasi
Ghar Titli Ka Par Episode 31 Review – Shafaq Ki Bebasi
Legendary Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan’s 21st Death Anniversary!
The legendary singer of the South Asian soil Ustaad Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan left this mortal world 21 years ago. Born on 13th October 1948, the singer died on 16th August 1997 at the age of only 48 years.
Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan still rules the hearts of millions and his songs are recreated and remixed by many successful artists. With numbers like Rashk e Qamar and Afreen Afreen, NFAK not only ruled Lollywood but was also has a huge fan base in Bollywood. With over 120 albums to his name, the legend will always be counted among the best musicians in the world.
We still remember Ustaad Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan even after 21 years and his art will keep on living in everyone’s hearts. May Allah grant him a place in Jannah!
Meri Gurya Episode 13 & 14 – Powerful and Inspiring
This was another amazing episode of Meri Gurya which was poignant, disturbing as well as inspiring. It covered everything from the pressure Shehnaz and Safina faced to the affect the latest developments had on Dabeer. Meri Guriya is improving with every passing episode and this particular episode was one of my favorites. Sania Saeed, Mohsin Abbas Haider and Sonya Hussyn have outdone themselves in this drama. Sania Saeed has been part of a lot of powerful dramas in the past too and she always gives every role she chooses to play her best but this character in particular is truly inspiring for so many reasons. Sonya Hussyn played the role of a victim in drama serial Aisi Hei Tanhai but in this play she is the fighter who is the main reason why Shehnaz and all other mothers like her mustered up the courage to take a stand for their daughters. Mohsin Abbas Haider was beyond impressive yet again in this episode. His expressions when Safina was packing up to leave and when his mother knocked on the door were priceless. His character and acting shows the real face of a cold-blooded murderer.
The writer has shown how a man who is mocked because he isn’t confident enough has turned into a psychopath and feels in control and powerful by raping and killing young girls. The way he wrapped Abida’s duppata around his face when he was alone showed he had absolutely no remorse but was actually rejoicing the fact that he got away with another murder. Dabeer got more confident and happy when he saw everyone rallying against Safina and Shehnaz. Watching Safina pack up and give up was the happiest moment for Dabeer tonight. Finding out that she was back and willing to fight back once again was the scariest moment for him. The writer has effectively shown what scares a criminal which is why no matter how difficult it is to stand for what is right, one must not give up.
At the beginning of these episodes Safina felt dejected and lost because of the criticism she faced after the video went viral. At that time she had no idea what impact this video was going to have. Once she and Dabeer’s family members found out that the step she had taken had not gone in vain, the tables were turned. This is when Shahmir too felt that he needed to support his wife which changed everything for Shehnaz too. I miss Shehnaz’s scenes with her daughters, it would have been good if the girls were not out of the picture. Dabeer started making mistakes the second he realized that Safina was back and later on when the police drew a sketch of the murderer and was looking for him more aggressively now. He felt the need to get rid of the evidence and while doing so he was not as careful as he should have been. This aspect of the latest developments couldn’t have been more real because many serial killers tend to lose control and make mistakes when they feel they might be caught. It seems like Dabeer’s sister will be the first one to notice her brother’s strange behaviour and perhaps his link to these murders too.
Tonight, the writer aptly highlighted the kind of criticism a woman would face when she decides to leave her “char dewari” and do what needs to be done! I absolutely loved Safina and Shehnaz’s dialogues tonight about the kind of comments some people made under their video, how some people couldn’t see beyond their facial features and few other who thought that they were crossing their limits! The whole concept of ghairat and how it is used for all the wrong reasons was also explored in this episode. The shift in Shahmir’s character was a pleasant development. The role played by the higher authorities too unfortunately showed the real face of such people. This drama shows how important it is for the victim’s family to raise their voices and fight to get justice. It also shows that while there will be people who will do whatever they can in order to silence such voices, there will also be plenty of people who will come forward and help.
Meri Guriya has definitely taken off and has tons to offer. The only problem I have with this play is that there was absolutely no need to take inspiration from real life events because that must be really painful for the families of the victims. Other than that, this drama has tons to offer and continues to impress.
Celebrities Celebrate Independence Day With Zeal And Passion!
A beautiful day for Pakistanis all around the world! The 71st birthday of our beloved country was today and people celebrated with great passion and love. Our celebrities were not behind anyone as they shared their messages and pictures celebrating Jashn-e- Azaadi! From the Prime Minister Elect to celebrities from different walks of life, everyone was passionate to celebrate the Independence Day:
Jashn e Azaadi Mubarak from reviewit to all Pakistanis!
Court Orders Meesha Shafi To Submit A Reply By Sept 25 In Defamation Suit
An additional district and sessions judge has ordered singer Meesha Shafi’s counsel to submit a reply in a defamation suit filed by renowned singer-turned-actor Ali Zafar. Ali Zafar is seeking Rs1 billion in damages on the grounds that the sexual harassment claims by Meesha Shafi against him are false.
On Monday, Shafi’s counsel submitted the power of attorney before the court and sought further adjournment of proceedings so as to have a chance to properly read the plea. The judge accepted and adjourned the case with orders to submit a reply in the suit.
In earlier proceedings, the counsel for Zafar told the court that singer Shafi defamed his client through baseless allegations. He asked that the defendant be ordered to apologise to his client and that a fine of Rs1 billion be imposed on her for leveling baseless allegations. In his break-up of the damages, the lawyer said the singer should be made to pay Rs20 million for mental anguish, Rs80 million for loss of contracts, Rs400 million for loss of business opportunities and Rs500 million for damage to reputation.
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Bay Dardi – Episode 24 – 25 Full Audio Story Review in Urdu – Shafay Aur Bia ke Dukhoon Main Izafa
Bay Dardi – Episode 24 – 25 Full Audio Story Review in Urdu – Shafay Aur Bia ke Dukhoon Main Izafa
Main Urra Is A Tribute To Pakistan Airforce!
Parwaaz Hai Junoon releasing this Eid ul Adha is a tribute to the Airforce of Pakistan. The film stars Hamza Ali Abbasi, Shaz Khan, Hania Amir, Kubra Khan and Ahad Raza Mir in lead roles. Slowly, the songs of the movie are coming out. Main Urra is the new release from Parwaaz Hai Junoon and it is a tribute to all our Pakistani pilots. The song has been filmed on the cast of the film flying fighter jets. Here is the song:
The song is sung and composed by Shuja Haider. A good tribute to our brave soldiers.
Parwaaz Hai Junoon is due to release in about two weeks. Are you planning to watch it? Share in comments!
Ishq Tamasha Episode 23 Review-Whateven!
Ishq Tamasha is trying to reach the new heights of trash. After watching a drama for 23 episodes, one wants to see something happening in the favour of the heroine (who needs to be super bechari for the sake of ratings). Mirha is a girl who somewhat deserves what is happening to her. She has shown zero IQ growth since the start and an even lower self-esteem also. Overall Ishq Tamasha has zero character development. People should outgrow their weaknesses and most importantly the heroine, who is mostly shown as a role model to young viewers. But showing a woman can go out for dinners with a man who slanders her character. He does not do it just once but keeps on repeating it. Isn’t it natural for a man to never forgive or forget a situation like that? Yes, it is. It is extremely common in our society. But is it natural for that woman to keep forgiving him and dating him? ABSOLUTELY NOT! Character is a thing no one should compromise on and this should not be shown as a normal behaviour in dramas what Mirha is doing.
Rushna’s Main Na Manoon Haar has become too annoying to even look tolerable. Kinza has done a fabulous job though. Saying dialogues like Aap meri mohabbat paa karr khud parr Rashk kareinge with full emotions deserve an award. Why is it so difficult for her to put two and two together? Your husband is telling you that he hates you because of his brother’s death and the lady is till stuck on Mirha. And why do they have to show Rushna yelling at Sabira again and again? We already know how horrible she is. No more reminders needed. Her whole Mirha Wahaj wedding proposal is non-comprehendable. You are marrying off your brother to your cousin so she stops bothering your husband. Try to marry her off to some stranger, that would have met the purpose more effectively.
Palwasha finally became another Rushna. She has gotten Mirha caught up in the whole situation and bechari Mirha having no IQ has gone with her schemes. Why is uncle Ghufran trying to trick Palwasha instead of going and convincing his family for the marriage? All the men in Ishq Tamasha have won in the competition of causing Tamasha from the women.
And one word for Mehrab: LAZY! Lazy in realizing the graveness of the matters, lazy in rectifying mistakes and no lazy in punishing the evil lady!
Ishq Tamasha – Episode 23 Full Story Audio Review in Urdu – Mirha Ke Saath Eik Aur Dhoka
Ishq Tamasha – Episode 23 Full Story Audio Review in Urdu – Mirha Ke Saath Eik Aur Dhoka
Lashkara Episode 16 – Review!
Ohkay so, despite it still being my favorite drama & without my feelings changing for it, I will just say that this episode of Lashkara didn’t work for me at all because it was a filler episode & just didn’t do much in terms of taking the story forward. I found the scenes to be forced & situations a little dragged!
The entire focus of Tayi Jee on Bubbly, more than on Saima was hard to digest because she was never too fond of Bubbly & just a day before she was telling Saima off because she was speaking in Bubbly’s favor. Tayi Jee was always very conscious when people came to see Saima as she knew that Bubbly always grabbed everyone’s attention so even if she was married, the entire focus of Tayi Jee wanting Bubbly to look presentable & pretty seemed forced as we all know what she thinks of her & sadly, a good chunk of epsisode was covered by scenes of Tayi Jee arranging a suit for Bubbly – again, hard to digest!
The suitors being more interested in Bubbly & Nasreen, though being realistic again didn’t leave much of an impact. We all know Saima is blunt & calls spade a spade but again it just didn’t really make much sense that she chose to spill the beans about Bubbly’s personal problems in front of those outsiders. I’m sure that entire situation must have worked for a lot of viewers but for me it just seemed a bit too random & not well thought-out.
Bubbly left Feeka for his sake & later when everyone questioned her, she took it all on herself that she doesn’t like him enough to stay with him. As far as Feeka is concerned, he was introduced as this over-emotional person who really didn’t had a mind of his own so his will to give up on everything is on one side but Bubbly was introduced as a totally different person therefore it is frustrating to see her acting like this. Yes, at the time of her marriage, Bubbly did put her family ahead of her & got married because she saw what Nasreen did for her brother & even now leaving Feeka for his own good can be debated upon, but the things she said to her parents & the silly excuse she presented to stop them from probing further just wasn’t convincing & strong enough for me. Bubbly was honest, yes I understand that she has changed, she has matured mentally that is why she doesn’t want her parents to get insulted but now when she has made up her mind, she should tell them everything honestly. She doesn’t owe anyone else any explanation but I believe her parents deserve to know the truth to at least be able to vouch for her or even support her if they want to. Bubbly thinks she is doing her parents a favor but she is totally wrong because she is putting them under such a horrible burden that they, especially her father might not be able to deal with!!!
Do you agree with Bubbly’s approach? Well I don’t. Also, the last thing I want is for Sunny to create more issues for Bubbly. I thought he will stick to his instinct that it was Nikki who was behind everything but sadly after what Chitta Jee told him about Bubbly, he changed his mind. I hope as they showed in the precap of next episode that Sunny will get to know about Bubbly’s separation with Feeka, I hope it will motivate him to find out the truth. Also, please don’t tell me we have Talaq on cards? That will be super upsetting! Anyways, I am not happy with Bubbly’s character & what she is doing but definitely looking forward to the next episode. Please share your thoughts!
Keep Supporting,
Cheers,
Zahra Mirza.
‘Good Luck’ From Load Wedding Released
Sung by Asrar Shah and Tehreem Muniba the latest Loading Wedding song is lush with greenery. The music has been produced by Shani Arshad.
The song focuses on the journey of a couple, played by Fahad Mustafa and Mehwish Hayat, who get a new car. They travel to different destinations and finally land at the protagonist’s house, where his entire neighbourhood anxiously wait for him to bring the car.
A venture of the Na Maloom Afraad duo — director Nabeel Qureshi and producer Fiza Ali Meerza — the film is a joint venture of Geo Films and Filmwala Pictures.
Load Wedding is slated to release on Eid-ul-Azha this year.
How’d you like the new track?
Mehwish Hayat Thinks ‘Actor In Law’ Inspired Shahid Kapoor’s Upcoming Film
Earlier, it was reported that the Mehwish Hayat and Fahad Mustafa starrer was being screened in Mumbai. Now, with the trailer of Shahid Kapoor’s upcoming film released, Hayat feels that the Bollywood feature has taken inspiration from Actor in Law.
The ‘Actor in Law’ starlet took to her twitter and posted,
“Just saw the Batti Gul Meter Chalu trailer. Major deja vu. Reminds me a lot of my film Actor in Law. Great to see that our neighbours are now taking inspirations from our movies.”
Just saw the #BattiGulMeterChaluTrailer . Major dejavu! reminds me a lot of my film “Actor in law”. Great to see that our neighbours are now taking inspiration from our movies.@nabeelqureshi @fahadmustafa26
— Mehwish Hayat TI (@MehwishHayat) August 10, 2018
Kapoor’s next venture titled Batti Gul Meter Chalu shows him in a similar avatar to that of Mustafa’s in Actor in Law. Much like how Mustafa plays a lawyer in the film, Kapoor does the same in Batti Gul Meter Chalu after escalating electricity bills kill his friend.
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Twitterati remained divided on Hayat’s observation. Some agreed with the Load Wedding actor while others said that Akshay Kumar has done the same with Jolly LLB and Toilet: Ek Prem Katha.
What’s your take on this story? Do you believe Batti Gul Meter Chalu is a copied version of Actor in Law? Do share with us.
Kangana Ranaut Has An Appeal For Imran Khan
The ‘Queen’ starlet Kangana Ranaut has appealed to Imran Khan, who is set to become Pakistan’s next prime minister, to ensure that the two countries “have a beautiful relationship”.
Responding to a question regarding PM-in-waiting Imran Khan at an event, Kangana said,
“Hopefully, we can only hope that we shed no more blood.”
She further added,
“It’s unfortunate that our soldiers are dying. But, the kind of speech Mr Imran Khan has given is very nice and I wish him all the best and with folded hands, I appeal, that we have a beautiful relationship,”
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Pakistani-American Rapper Bohemia To Make Acting Debut
Born in Karachi and raised in US Bohemia is a rapper unbeknownst to none. The ‘Kali Denali’ rapper had hinted in June about the fact that his next venture might be acting, he had tweeted,
“If I ever acted on TV or film, I would love to do roles that are totally different from my music.”
If I ever acted on TV or film, I would love to do roles that are totally different from my music. pic.twitter.com/qajNCM6QcP
— BOHEMIA (@iambohemia) June 30, 2018
Earlier this week he confirmed that he will seen in a webseries soon as he posted,
“While I start my journey as an actor, I hope to have the same support you all have always given me oh so lovingly”
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The rapper will be seen in a web series titled Dual Arrangement.
Dual Arrangement is about an Indian girl, Radha, who has an arranged marriage with a boy named Ranvir.
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Visaal Episode 20 Review – Calm Before The Storm!
Ohkay so, this was yet another interesting episode of Visaal but after watching the preview of the next episode, I can’t wait for it because things are going to become quite intense. This episode still had that calm before the storm vibe with Akram pushing his agenda a bit more & still failing at it.
Sharafat tried to probe a little into Akram’s background but even though he was unsuccessful, it gave Akram a clear signal that something was definitely fishy because of which Sharafat was getting curious about his family. Akram did send Doodh Patti to Hyderabad to meet Dilbar & contact the lady in Multan but I am sure he won’t return with a good news & that will be Akram’s undoing!
The only thing that bugs me is that everyone in the locality now knows Akram, they all also know that he is Molvi Ghufran’s son in law, so it is totally unrealistic that no one has personally told Ghufran that Akram sports a very different get up when he is at the shop? They also showed in one of the scenes that Jumman Bua was passing by his shop & stopped to have a little conversation so it is unbelievable that all those people have never ever seen him in his actual get up with him having loose talk with the ladies who visit his shop?
Pari came back to her house & she was even more engulfed in the memories of her father. Obviously, he was all that she had so she might not come out of the depression of losing him just so easily. Akram decided to pay a visit & again, in such a close-knit locality, it is unconvincing that no one saw him going there that too in a get up that didn’t scream Molvi Ghufran’s son in law from any angle. Anyways, Akram tried to convince Pari but then he ended up threatening her using Naheed’s name as he knows that Naheed’s happiness is very important for Pari. Akram I feel is committing one mistake after another because of his desperation. Akram is getting carried away & in stead of trying to reach his goal positively, he is burning the bridges. Did Akram actually think that by intimidating Pari like that, he’ll be able to win her over? Pari was scared & she really had no idea what she should do because she didn’t want him to hurt Naheed!
Molviyani had nothing else to talk about but Molvi Ghufran was concerned after everything he heard from Sharafat. Obviously he didn’t pay heed to what Jumman Bua’s Devrani said but now after hearing everything from Sharafat, he couldn’t take things lightly. Even though Naheed has called it all on herself but I would hate to see Molvi Ghufran suffering because of it as he never really hurt anyone but he will end up getting affected too.
Pari & Naheed’s conversation I guess will push Naheed to do something to herself because she asked Pari about the punishment she will devise for the culprit & the answer was death penalty. Naheed knows what Pari has gone through, she has seen it all, that is why she didn’t even for a second think that Pari was being harsh. Naheed has seen how Pari’s life turned upside down that is why, she is going to take what Pari will dish out to her!
Even though things have become far more intense as well as serious in mood, the story still is very very strong for me. I love how the characters are layered & the situations are interwoven. Everyone’s equations are interlinked & it will affect every single one of them. It is interesting to see how the story that started off at such a different note has come down to this, where everyone is suffering. I must say this way of story-telling is very intelligent because the writer got us hooked to the characters & the drama & then he revealed everything. I love how Visaal has had all the flavours – it is a story of love, jealousy, betrayal, revenge & in the end, it will become a story of redemption. Will there be a space for forgiveness? Let’s see. Please share your thoughts!
Keep Supporting,
Cheers,
Zahra Mirza.
JPNA2 Releases Its Unique Version Of Aya Lariye!
Aya Lariye is a traditional wedding song which has been played for years at Pakistani weddings. Coke Studio previously did a rendition of it where Meesha Shafi and Nadeem Abbas Rufi performed it. JPNA 2 has also used a rendition of Aya Lariye and they are calling it the “biggest wedding song of the year”. Nadeem Abbas Rufi, Shuja Haider and Aima Baig have rendered their voices for the song while music is also by Shuja Haider. Fahad Mustafa and Mawra Hocane have performed in the song and Mawra’s overall look is similar to that of Sohai’s from JPNA 1. Here watch the song:
Aya Lariye is not really impressive as the desi element is seriously missing from the song. With all the major films having wedding songs this year, looks like Load Wedding has won the wedding song war at least. Let’s wait and see which movie performs better at the box office!
Woh Mera Dil Tha Episodes 17 & 18 Review – Arham Is Back!
The story is getting more interesting with every passing week and even with the unimpressive production values , Zaid and Naina continue to be the reason why I tune into this show and they never disappoint. Last week, Zaid was least interested in giving Naina an explanation as to why he gave Saba lift and couldn’t be less bothered about how she felt. Naina too was not being possessive or jealous but she was more concerned about Saba – something which was brand new and truly refreshing! Naina’s character is likeable and refreshing for many reasons. Although she is making an effort to do whatever she can for the people who had more faith in her than her parents ever did but at the same time for the longest time she saw Zaid for who he was. She appreciated the fact that he was taking care of her ‘financially’ but wasn’t relying on him completely and her overall opinion about him didn’t change until Zaid convinced her otherwise.
Zaid is someone who has been manipulating people for years and he is an expert when it comes to exploiting girls in particular therefore it did not take him long to convince Naina that he really was in love with her. It was good to see that Naina did not fall for him immediately. Even now, she has not fallen in love with him but is willing to take a step forward. Zaid’s character continues to be the main driving force in the story. Everything he did in these two episodes showed once again just how selfish he was, everything he ever does is for his own pleasure and for him financial stability and material things come before everything else. The writer has done a brilliant job of introducing this character and Sami Khan is absolutely phenomenal as Zaid. He makes it easy to believe why women fall for his lies. He also makes the guilt-free exploitation of everyone around him actually easy to understand! Zaid is so convinced that he deserves better that he will take any shortcut he can in order to get what he has always wished for and wanted.
Zaid’s attitude towards Naina only changed when he found out that Arham was back. All of a sudden he felt insecure and he felt that the best way to ensure that Naina does not go back to him was to make her fall in love with him. Zaid did what he does best tonight and he is sure to succeed in the upcoming episodes. Zaid’s conversations with his father showed how convinced he was that he will get away with all this and everything his father said explained why it was so! Zaid does not believe in working hard – he never did – therefore now that he is getting everything he wanted and more so conveniently, he is not questioning his actions or the possible repercussions.
Zaid and Naina’s story has tons of potential and Arham’s return has only made things more interesting. Even though Zaid is the one with so many shortcomings but he always gives you a lot to look forward to. Arham’s character on the other hand is very annoying! I am really looking forward to watching how the story unfolds from here on. I am also looking forward to when Zaid will actually fall in love with Naina but she will probably find out how he had been lying to her all along. Naina cannot stand it when Zaid makes a fool out of other women, one can only imagine how she will react when she finds out that he was fooling her too. I feel for Naina already!
Zun Mureed Episode 24 Review – Meaningful & On Point
This was another meaningful and relevant episode of Zun Mureed which showed how some of the characters had undergone a slight change while others were bent on believing their version of the truth. Tonight’s episode opened with Anila talking to Rauf about everything she talked to Tabbasum about and this conversation clearly showed that she did not see Tabbasum as a “threat” now! This recent shift in Anila’s character is convincing and extremely likeable. Sajjad on the other hand continued to blame Tabbasum for everything that is going wrong with his life even now. Right from the get-go Sajjad had been shown as someone who did the bare minimum for his family yet he always felt like he had the right to assert himself like he was the boss and had everything in control. Tabbasum was the one who was putting in her maximum effort to run the house smoothly but the second there was a conflict between her and Sajjad, everyone was convinced that Tabbasum was not indispensible. The recent developments have been shown convincingly and I truly appreciate the fact that the writer has covered every little detail.
There are so many people out there who think that a maid runs the house especially when the women are mostly supervising and not actually doing the housework. I am glad the writer showed that keeping a check on these workers and ensuring the safety of family members is also an important job which women perform yet very often they do not get enough credit for it. Sajjad’s lack of understanding in this matter is relatable since most men will be easily exploited in such a situation especially when they are out to prove a point. Sidra’s scene was also really well written and executed. For the first time she questioned Tabbasum’s action but it was somewhat confusing as to why she did that. Was it because she was thinking that perhaps Sajjad was not someone who would hit his wife over and over again like Jamil? It would have been so much better if this conversation was more detailed.
For the first time, it seemed like Anila was actually concerned for Tabbasum’s children and she did not have an “agenda”! It is so true that children suffer the most in such situations and the writer has always focused on this aspect which is why I have always felt for the children more than anyone else. Although, Anila was wrong that Tabbasum was doing all this because of a bruised ego but Tabbasum has definitely not been able to do much for her kids and has even convinced herself that her children do not need her anymore. Tabbasum has been so caught up in her problems that she has not been able to protect her children, the way they should have been protecting them. This part is also close to reality since only a super human would be able to do complete justice to everything in such a situation. Even though Nadia Khan’s acting leaves a lot to be desired but even then it isn’t difficult appreciating just how beautifully this character has been etched-out. Tabbasum’s character has certain flaws but also has some definite strengths which makes it more human as well as inspiring. Omair Rana on the other hand has performed brilliantly throughout. He is extremely convincing in this role and translates different shades of Sajjad’s personality flawlessly on screen. Khalid Anum’s character and his performance too has been superb throughout. Hina Bayat always gives every character she is assigned her best. The only unconvincing aspect of this drama is Bi Jaan’s limitations in terms of communicating with others – why doesn’t she have a phone? This question pops up in my mind so many times while watching this play! Aisha Gul’s acting has been spot on too right from the beginning and the change in her character was the best thing about this episode.
I simply love this drama because it is always on point and keeps on giving me so much to look forward to. I can’t wait to tune into it next week. Will Sajjad finally see things for what they are? Waiting to see a change in his character in the upcoming episodes and hopefully an ending which will be best for everyone involved!
Kanwar Arsalan And Fatima Effendi Are Expecting Again!
Kanwar Arsalan and Fatima Effendi just shared their joy with their fans. Fatima shared the news on her Instagram with a message and a photo of the couple:
She also shared a family photo shoot:
Congratulations to the whole family on this new addition!
Madiha Shah Accused Of Kidnapping A 22 Year Old Boy!
Madiha Shah was caught in a controversy when a 22-year-old boy’s family accused her of abducting, drugging and having relations with him. The 22-year-old was missing for a week when his family filed a report and later his friends pointed the officials towards Madiha Shah’s Lahore residence.
According to Madiha, the boy used to be her driver 2 years back and again came to her house for a job. She has naturally rejected the allegations of the family. She stated that the boy whose name is Ahmed was her driver who left the job some time back to drive a taxi. His family has now snatched the taxi from him and can attack him. She also stated that the family has been blackmailing her for money.
Ahmed also confirmed to the police that Madiha has not abducted him. He works at her house and his family’s allegations are false.
Madiha Shah will reportedly be taking action against Ahmed’ family for false allegations!
Chinese Actress Zhu Zhu To Star In A Pakistani Film!
Pakistan and China are best friends for real and now we are even joining hands for films. After Chalay Thay Saath, this will be another venture where we will see love across the borders. Chinese actress Zhu Zhu came to limelight after she performed the leading role in Bollywood movie Tubelight opposite Salman Khan.
Zhu Zhu will now be seen in a Pakistani film. Imran Malik, the producer of Azaadi has signed her for his next film My Heart Is In China. He is in talks with an A-List Pakistani actor to star opposite Zhu Zhu but no names have been confirmed yet. Imran wants to entertain the people of both countries with his film and hopes his venture will perform a role in strengthening the friendship of both sides even more.
My Heart Is In China will hopefully release at the end of this year. Let’s see if it will be a typical story or we will get a surprise!
Atif Aslam Breaks Silence On Latest Controversy!
Atif Aslam has made Pakistan proud several times in his career. He is a very uncontroversial person who just speaks with his work. The singer was caught recently in a controversy when he sang one of his Indian songs in a Pakistani parade. People were not too happy and it turned into a huge fiasco. The singer took to Twitter and gave his thoughts on this. He said that the Pakistani flag is his identity and he hopes that people will learn to respect the ones who have made Pakistan proud in the Naya Pakistan. These are Atif’s words:
Atif also thanked fellow artists Shafqat Amanat Ali and Armeena Khan for supporting him!