Atif Aslam always lends his magical voice to National songs which always bring forward the emotions present in the hearts of Pakistanis all over the world. For Defence Day, Atif again collaborated with ISPR and released the new song “Humain Pyar Hai Pakistan Se”. As always Atif won hearts with his voice and the video brought tears to the eyes of millions. Here is the official video released by ISPR:
Atif Aslam performed the song live during the Defence Day Ceremony where he was also seen sporting his Tamgha e Imtiaz. All the other stars including Humayun Saeed, Maya Ali, Hareem Farooq and Ali Rehman Khan who hosted the event also joined him on stage to give tribute to the brave soldiers of Pakistan.
Sana Javed also starred in the video
How many of you listened to Humain Pyar Hia Pakistan Se? Share in comments!
Aisha Khan is a household name she has won our hearts now and then with her amazing performances in projects like Mann Mayal, Woh Aik Pal, Tumhare Siwa, Mehndi, Mujhe Khuda Pe Yakeen Hai, Khuda Mera Bhi Hai, Kuch Pyar Ka Pagalpan Hai, Chaar Chand, Lamha Lamha Zindagi, Kaafir, Choti Si Kahani, Maseeha, Dil Ishq, Noor e Zindagi and many more. We have also seen her on big screen in Jawani Phir Nahi Ani and Abhi Tou Mein Jawan Hoon.
Aisha Khan got married earlier this year in April and it looks like the married life is treating her well. These are the things you already knew about Aisha Khan what you probably didn’t know is that her mother in law Asma Qadeer is a member of national assembly.
Aisha Khan’s mother in law won the MNA election is this General Election after working for twenty years with PTI. The daughter in law took to her instagram and congratulated her mother in law.
“20 years of hard work,dedication and untiring determination-ALL for NAYA Pakistan! From mommy-in-law to MNA!”
Sana Fakhar looked dazzling at the Hum Awards. She wore a Milano Couture gown and was styled by Waleed Nadeem but that is something everyone has seen what everyone hasn’t seen are the backstage looks of our favorite celebrities. While Sana Fakhar was getting ready for her appearance she was caught on camera and interviewed. In the interview she explained that she has been nominated for 6th Hum Awards and feels very honored to be here.
The backstage world unlike the stage looked rushed and hassled everyone running around doing one errand or another to make this award show successful. Even though she was still getting ready Sana looked amazingly beautiful in her half dolled up half undolledup avatar. Here take a look,
Even on a red carpet interview Sana explained that it is amazing to see Pakistani industry flourish and even though she has worked in many movies being a part of HUM family is still an absolute honor.
Sumbal Iqbal’s sister Kompal Iqbal recently joined the entertainment industry. Kompal Iqbal has been part of many television commercials, she has also done some modeling projects and has also been seen playing supporting roles in dramas. It has only been a year since Kompal Iqbal started working in showbiz after completing her bachelors degree in Social Sciences. She has high hopes for her future. She is waiting to be a part of some project which will help her showcase her acting skills to the maximum. Kompal Iqbal was seen in dramas; Janey Kyun, Inteha, 100 Din Ki Kahani, Zindagi Tujh Ko Jiya and Shehrnaz.
While giving an interview to Mag The Weekly Kompal Iqbal shared,
“I have a lot planned for the next five years in terms of what I will be doing with both, my profession and life. Without planning, one can’t handle things smoothly; therefore, ground work is very important. There are movies and a lot of other things that I am considering to do in the upcoming years.”
Kompal also shared what her motto in life was. She said,
“My life’s motto is to do my best, so I can’t blame myself for anything. When your inner self is satisfied and you believe in Allah, it keeps you away from negativity and you automatically feel surrounded by peace.”
PFDC Paris L’Oreal Bridal Week (PLBW) has put a spell over Lahore and our fashion industry. Last night was just as amazing as the night before. Jaw dropping designs and mesmerizing ramp walks. Recently taking over the industry with her role as Jiya in the ‘Suno Chanda’ Iqra Aziz was all set to take over the ramp too. She walked the ramp wearing Zainab Salman’s debut bridal couture collection ‘Bazeech-e-Isq’.
The best part of Iqra Aziz’s walk wasn’t the dress though it looked divine, not Iqra Aziz though she too looked like a walking dream but a (wait for it) BOOK. Yes we kid you not. Iqra Aziz walked the ramp reading a book and the internet is loving it. With this walk Iqra has become a part of our national meme treasure and that is an honor.
Take a look at what a walking book nerd’s dream looks like in real life.
Saira Khan had been associated with showbiz for many years but recently an Incident happened which changed the course of Saira Khan’s life forever. Saira Khan decided to leave showbiz after an accident which made her rethink the way she was leading her life.
Saira Khan recently told that she was driving her car when she accidently hit a little girl. The girl was severely injured and Saira Khan feared that she might not survive. Saira Khan said that she took the girl to the hospital and on her way she promised to God that if this little girl survived she will leave the world of entertainment forever. The doctors miraculously saved the little girl and Saira decided to keep the promise she made.
Many people know that Saira Khan left showbiz but no one knew the actual story why she did so until now. Saira Khan is now happily married and has also been blessed with a son.
Saira Khan’s real life story has been inspiring a lot of people. It goes to show that when you have complete faith that God will help you, then He does miracles! How did this story affect you?
So episode 22 aired today and it focused more on Areej and Zawar’s relationship and followed the trajectory that was precalculated in last review. Zawar is using his relationship with Areej to manipulate Arham into divorcing Momina and marrying Fizza instead. Other than that Areej and Zawar never really had a strong enough relationship that was worth fighting for and above such petty tactics. Even though it was implied from the beginning that Areej married Zawar out of love but as the story has disclosed it wasn’t the actual case. It was more of an arranged marriage and at the time both didn’t have any serious objections against it but as the time passed they grew more and more distant. Even though Zawar failed to fall in love Areej did.
Arham finds himself responsible for ruining his sister’s marriage but Areej reassures him that there never really was anything to save in her marriage to begin with. Areej has been portrayed as a very strong headed character since the very beginning to see her breakdown like this was surely saddening for both the audience and Arham. To save his sister’s marriage Arham pays Zawar a visit and tries to talk him out of divorce. But Zawar comes up with the counter offer that he will not divorce Areej if Arham marries Fizza. Arham naturally finds that nonnegotiable and walks away. Amtul is devastated to see her daughter suffer like this and blames Momina as always.
Fehmi is turning out to be an amazing character, her character development so far has been the best amongst all. When Qasid calls her to do something about the situation he is in and help him out she slams him really hard and threatens him that she will testify against him in court because that is what he deserves. Fehmi has also started playing the motherly role she was originally meant to play. She takes care of Sami and is very protective of both Abeer and Momina now.
Abeer is getting married to Faraz and it is interesting because this play started with a wedding it is only fair it ends with one too. Faraz suggests the idea that Momina should live with Arham now and focus on her married life rather than focusing on Sami. This might cause some problems in upcoming episodes.
Arham and Momina are finally coming to terms with their relationship. They still argue quiet a lot but then again when there’s love there’s constant nagging each other too. Momina being the noblest of noble beings that she is once again suggests the idea of divorce and finally Arham responds the way I would have “bakwas mat karo”. At this point it is humongously annoying to see Momina be the bigger person all the time.
At last Fizza has found some of the integrity she had lost along the way and left Arham’s house to finally live with her brother.
Overall this episode was well paced well timed and character wise very well developed. It is almost the end and we can already see how that will happen and so far the conclusion doesn’t seem rushed.
As PFDC Paris L’Oreal Bridal Week (PLBW) kicked off with established and up-and-coming designers, Lahore played host to the glamorous evening once again.
The super pretty Aiman Khan was a head turner tonight in a regal bridal on the ramp at PLBW 2018. The designer Ahmad Sultan himself walked the finale with his muse Aiman Khan for Nazaran-e-Ishq.
Shahid Afridi Doing Naswar in a live ISPR function is something no one would have imagined. Shahid Afridi has hardly ever been in the news for the wrong reasons. He always makes sure that he has a clean slate. Tonight while the live coverage of the ISPR’s function was airing on television, Shahid Afridi was seen putting Naswar in his mouth! Nothing goes unnoticed nowadays so this too was captured on camera! It is surely not a pretty sight, which makes us wonder why Shahid Afridi would do something like this knowing so well that the transmission was being telecast live!
Mahira Khan recently shared her experience of working with Afghan Refugees in Karachi in collaboration with United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)., the Raees starlet took to social media and shared one of the cutest stories,
“These two boys followed me around the whole time. They hadn’t watched any of my films but they insisted they knew someone called Raja. They said ‘Raja hero hai!’. We kept trying to guess who they are talking about.”
She continued,
“Finally they sang a song from Varun Dhawan’s film. They also said they want to be like him. Told them one day In sha Allah they will be,”
https://www.instagram.com/p/BnWaBdMFhde/?utm_source=ig_embed_loading To this, the Judwaa 2 actor promptly responded,
“That’s so amazing that you’re doing this work. I saw the video and it brought a big smile on my face. Sending lots of love!”
He also thanked Mahira Khan for sharing the video. Have anything to add?
Former Pakistani speedster aka Rawalpindi Express aka Shoaib Akhtar on Thursday resigned from the post of adviser to Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman.
He took to his twitter and tweeted,
“This is to announce that I have resigned from the post of adviser to the chairman PCB effective immediately,”
This is to announce that i have resigned from the post of Advisor to the Chairman #PCB effective immediately.@TheRealPCB #ShoaibAkhtar
Ayeza Khan has a massive fan following not only because she is a great performer but also because she always makes a special effort to keep in touch with her fans. While there are many other celebrities who insist that their personal life is their own and they do not need to share details of this life with their fans, Ayeza Khan is not like that. Although, she knows that people keep on making negative comments on her pictures and videos but she still shares her life with her fans in the shape of pictures, videos and this time a quotation which says a great deal about her.
Ayeza Khan’s entire career is a testament to the fact that she is loaded with self-confidence. It is due to this confidence that she never had any trouble facing the camera.
Ayeza Khan has also recently changed her style altogether. There was a time when she did not experiment a lot with her looks but now in all of her dramas she has experimented with different looks which suited her characters. Her fans are happy to have her back and love her energy! Ayeza Khan has also chosen to be versatile. All her projects showed a different side of her brilliant acting skills. In the drama Mohabbat Tumse Nafrat Hei she played the role of a stubborn girl while in the serial Tum Kon Piya she played the role of a simple girl.
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Ayeza Khan’s on-screen couple with actor Imran Abbas is turning out to be a hit. They starred in Tum Kon Piya, Then were seen in Mohabbat Tumse Nafrat Hei and are now being seen together in Koi Chand Rakh. Their on-screen chemistry has been an absolute favourite with the viewers which is the main reason because of which they are cast together repeatedly.
Everyone knows that Sabreen Hisbani and Sanam Baloch are sisters but a lot of people don’t know who started working in the entertainment industry first. While talking to Yasir Hussein on his show, Sanam Baloch shared a few interesting details about how she entered into showbiz and what it feels like to have a sister who is also a celebrity.
She said,
“Sabreen is the reason why I started getting roles in dramas. The producers used to cast me because I was Sabreen’s sister and they thought that Sabreen’s sister must be a good actress and must be committed. That’s how I got work in the beginning.”
Sanam Baloch also talked about the way their family members criticized them. She also said that sometimes the criticism is unbearable. She also said,
“My family members at times praise me more than Sabreen but I feel I have no competition with her, she is a far better actress than me!”
Faysal Qureshi is a well known actor but apart from his acting skills he is also known for raising awareness about social issues. He is one of those very few morning show hosts who try their best to talk about relevant social issues whenever they can.
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Defence day is a really important day for all Pakistanis, it is the day when the armed forces of Pakistan proved to the world that they were entirely capable of defending their homeland. On this important day Faysal Qureshi recorded this video message which is both heart-warming and meaningful. In this video he paid tribute to those martyrs who lost their lives and also the mothers who are even today proud of the fact that their sons gave their lives for Pakistan!
A super-model, an entrepreneur, a family woman and a mommy to be Mehreen Syed walked the ramp on the ongoing PLBW18 for Reema Sherbano. She was wearing a silver lehenga with intricate designs and looked ethereal when she came on the ramp. Mehreen is expecting for the second time, she has a beautiful daughter before. Here are the looks from her walk:
‘JPNA 2’ has been a huge success and JPNA team is over the moon. Humayun Saeed was interviewed today by dawn and despite being extremely tired of giving interviews he was still very charming.
Talking about Jawani Phir Nahi Ani franchise he said,
“You know after JPNA did well, everybody we’d meet would ask us for another film like that. And that’s when we decided to make a sequel, including everything that struck a chord with the audience. But we made JPNA 2 different; it was a conscious decision because no matter how great a film you make, they’ll always draw comparisons or find the first one better.”
He further added,
“It’s very difficult living up to expectations, so I’d already thought about how people might feel there’s something missing in the second part. Which is why [writer] Vasay [Chaudhry], [director] Nadeem [Beyg] and I wanted to change it a little. So we gave the audiences romance and a story as well, which is why it was slightly serious, whereas the first one was a complete comedy. But the humour, of course, has its own place!”
When asked about how he faced criticism for him still playing a ‘larka’ he said,
“The boy within me hasn’t died yet. And as long as he lives, you’ll get to see him and people will like him. I’m sure there are people out there who don’t like my work, but I would’ve been worried had they not been there. All over the world, we see heroes leading films at 60; I’m a bacha in front of them. Shah Rukh Khan, etc are about a decade older than me.”
He further added,
“Acceptance will take time here because we’re way too judgmental. [My critics] aren’t used to cinema-going, so they’re opening up now. But I guess it’s a part of our job, one has to take the bitter with the sweet, but the masses accept me and enjoy what I do, that’s all.”
When asked about how the JPNA franchise is criticized for not having substantial female roles he said,
“You see, as a producer, the story comes first for me. The concept needs to be good and I’ve always tried that all lead characters have their own space. I strongly believe that even if it’s a male-oriented story, the girl’s part can’t be completely irrelevant. Some stories, on the other hand, just happen to not have very strong female or even male roles. With the films we make, we at least try that there’s something for actors to play with.”
Talking about women abuse and the efforts he is making as a producer for women empowerment he said,
“I respect women and that’s the way it should be. Harassment does exist worldwide, and I’m completely against taking women for a ride. We all have families and I stand against harassment. Thankfully, I’m one of those people who can get along with everybody in the field and I’m friends with the women I work with, but I respect them foremost.”
Talking about the things that still excite him as an actor after being in this profession for decades he said,
“Challenges excite me! For the first five years, I was simply struggling to make a place for myself and get people to like my work. After that, you feel the need to hone your craft and polish your skills further. Then, I really wanted films to be made again. My first movie Inteha (1999) did really well but then cinema was at an all-time low.”
“Finally, Indian films started screening here and cineplexes opened up. The cinema-going audience returned and that’s when I realised I had to make my own movie. And now, I still get as nervous as a newcomer before shooting any scene; I think yeh masoomiat rehni chahiye.”
Talking about his future projects he said,
“Of course, JPNA has become a proper franchise and we’re planning on coming out with the next one in two years. For now, we’re working on two other films, one’s being written by Khalil-ur-Rehman Qamar and the other by Vasay Chaudhry.”
Meri Guriya’s script so far definitely fits the bill, every episode is disturbing and distressing but at the same time there is always hope that ultimately the person responsible will be punished. Tonight’s episodes of Meri Guriya took the story forward considerably and the developments tonight were crucial to the plot. The writer has introduced the climax at the right time without stretching the events before the climax unnecessarily. Ever since Shehnaz and Safeena have joined hands, Dabeer has been making one mistake after the other. In the previous episode Of Meri Guriya, he locked the door of his house from the outside and even though Yawar saw him and asked him for help, he decided to stay put! In this episode it was good to see Yawar and Safeena both questioning Dabeer repeatedly, they wanted to know why he did not unlock the door. They also started wondering if indeed he was the one who locked the door in the first place. Safeena also had plenty of reasons to doubt Dabeer – Jahan Ara’s confession that Dabeer used to give her sleeping pills – and everything else she said made Safeena observe those things about Dabeer’s personality which she had not before. She even checked his locked cupboard but found nothing. By the end of this episode, Shehnaz too was not really sure if Dabeer actually was as innocent as he pretended to be. All these developments were shown in detail and showed a major shift in the story.
Dialogues
Dialogues play an important role in making the screenplay more interesting and attention-grabbing. All the questions which the characters asked tonight were logical and every conversation added something to the conclusions these characters were going to draw eventually. The dialogues in this play have been written in such a way that they are effective but at the same they are natural. You never feel like the characters are lecturing the viewers even when they maybe giving an important message through these dialogues. Also, the scenes which were self-explanatory were not supported by dialogues, which is always a great idea!
Scenes and Editing
There were so many scenes in this episode which were shot perfectly. The close-ups, the timing of the scenes and the duration too was perfect. None of the scenes were stretched and there wasn’t a single filler scene in this episode which made it thrilling and happening as usual.
Characters and Performances
The performances in this play always leave me in awe of some of these wonderful actors who have so much to offer. Mohsin Abbas Haider‘s award-winning performance continues to be the best part of this drama. His effortless portrayal of a psychopath murderer never fails to impress. Mohsin Abbas Haider’s dialogue delivery and expressions both were outstanding in this episode. Dabeer’s character shows why looks can be extremely deceptive. He uses his “shyness” and “innocence” as a shield and it works every single time. Sania Saeed is absolutely brilliant as the wise and strong mother who sometimes loses her will to fight but always makes a comeback. The way she speaks to her daughters in particular is amazing! I love Shehnaz the mother and the warrior, she is an inspiration. Sonya Hussyn has also been superb throughout. Her character has so much to offer but it would not have been this effective, had it not been translated on screen so well. Safeena is the kind of woman most men feel threatened from. Even those people who had nothing to do with Abida’s murder are scared of her and want her out of their way because according to them, she is promoting liberalism. Safeena’s character is easy to relate to and even more likeable because she too has her weak moments and she is also perfectly capable of making wrong decisions. I really like Faris Shafi as Yawar too. Shahnawaz’s role keeps me guessing, he has changed a lot but we don’t really know why or how! Surely, his daughter’s death was the main reason but even then his character is confusing.
Preview Of The Next Episode
The preview of the next episode was a complete disaster! These previews should be short and should not give too much away but this particular preview practically gave away the most important developments of the next episode and I honestly regret watching it! After such a powerful episode which keeps you looking forward to more, it was nothing short of a blunder to show everything beforehand!
Feroze Khan and Alizey Feroze Khan are a star couple loved by many. Last night Feroze Khan took his better half on a bike ride and ever since the internet can not get enough of the two. Humaima Malick shared their bike ride and captioned it,
Mahira Khan always uses her star power to bring light towards issues of the society. The diva spent time with refugees and talked about the United Nation’s initiatives about the refugees and appreciated Pakistan’s efforts in hosting a huge number of Afghanis for decades. She further emphasised that trip: It is always great to see our celebrities working towards the betterment of the society and bringing light to the larger issues of the world!
Actor-Anchor Ali Saleem better known for his role as Begum Nawazish Ali is in the news again. He was arrested today on the charge of possessing alcohol.
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Ali was at a guest house when police took him and his friend in custody for alcohol possession. He was arrested and taken to Clifton Police Station.
The case has been lodged against him in the said Police station:
The police raided the place after they got news about a kidnapped child, several people were arrested from the scene including Ali.
Meera supported Ali in this scandal as she said that she was also present at the same guest house for the shoot. Though she does not know if Ali had alcohol in his room or not, she still supports him for being a fellow artist.
Ali Saleem also apologised to the police for his misbehaviour:
Ohkay so, Dil Mom Ka Diya Episode 3 & 4 were fun to watch. To be honest when I tuned to this drama I had this idea that it is going to be a typical story with a lot of clichés to its credit but I must say, if directed & done well, simplest of stories & characters can look good & that is the case with Dil Mom Ka Diya. After watching this episode my thoughts have changed & I am definitely looking forward to the rest of the story because it is obvious that it has been handled with a lot of maturity.
Progress In The Episode:
This episode focused a lot more on Afzal & Ulfat’s relationship after marriage. Usually people think that those men who get married late are very rigid & stern but Afzal’s character turned out to be a breath of fresh air. Right from the beginning he got to realize that he & Ulfat are poles apart but he never once paid heed to their differences & only kept one thing in mind, that he had to make this marriage work & accept Ulfat the way she is. To be honest, Afzal & Ulfat’s couple & their relationship had the potential of looking cringey but the way both Yasir Nawaz & Neelam Muneer handled it & presented it on screen made it the most enjoyable aspect of the story that we have seen till date. Afzal continued to give Ulfat the edge & showed acceptance to her & she continued being unapologetically herself.
Even though Ulfat has that in her that she might not be liked by the viewers in general but I liked the fact that the writer kept her humane. Despite the objections Ulfat had regarding Afzal, she melted when she saw how fragile her father’s condition was & how Afzal was going out of the way to make sure he was treated well & had all the medical facilities. Who would have thought that a self-centred girl like Ulfat could put her father ahead of her & silently accept what he chose for her. Even though Ulfat was unhappy but even she never let that thought surface in her mind that she should put an end to this relationship.
I must say I found myself giggling when Afzal & Ulfat had their 1st ever conversation. Things could have been so so awkward but I loved the way it was carried out, with Ulfat just being herself & Afzal just letting her be. It was so sweet how Afzal didn’t take an offence to anything that Ulfat said as he was pretty much aware of their differences. I loved the way their relationship was carried out especially the scene when Ulfat goes to her house for the first time with Afzal & lets everyone know that she is married. It was interesting to see that Afzal never once told Ulfat what he expected from her & how she should behave, in fact he allowed her to be as he was aware of their age difference that is why he never expected her to change herself.
Salma & even Kausar took offence to everything that Ulfat did. I liked how the writer kept it realistic by showing that Ulfat & Aqmal could not have a good relationship, it happens & family members do have a lot of differences & personality clashes. Even though Kausar is the youngest but she was mature enough to tell Salma that Ulfat makes Afzal happy, so things should be left the way they are because by the end of the day, Afzal has no issues with his wife. I loved the scene when Afzal chooses to ignore things that Kausar & Azhar say about Ulfat & takes part in the party they all plan when she’s gone. Yes, Ulfat has an upper hand & Afzal has let go of a lot of things that she does but it goes to show that Afzal wanted to make this marriage work & believed in giving Ulfat the freedom she wanted while being also aware of the fact that the value of his family members does not change.
Tamkinat (Hira Mani) is the new entry who happens to be Ulfat’s cousin. Tamkinat is a polar opposite of Ulfat – she is sweet, considerate & soft-spoken & Azhar couldn’t resist getting attracted to her. I am sure Azhar’s interest in Tamkinat will serve as a bone of contention between Ulfat & everyone else & things will become pretty ugly.
Ending Thoughts:
Overall, this episode of Dil Mom Ka Diya was everything that I couldn’t imagine it would be. I thoroughly enjoyed watching it & I must appreciate the writer for making it all very realistic. Yasir Nawaz & Neelam Munir deserve a special mention because if it wasn’t for them & their phenomenal acting, Afzal & Ulfat’s relationship wouldn’t have looked this amazing with such effortless chemistry. It could have looked very awkward on screen but they showed how such couples not only exist but lead a very marital happy life too. All the other actors have done a great job too, they all have owned their characters & made things look pretty effortless. Hira Mani is a phenomenal actor so I am eager to see what she has to offer in this role – I just wish she had a shorter & easier name though but I guess in the future episodes I will change it to Tam as it is going to be convenient for me. So far I am super happy with this drama & looking forward to it. Please share your thoughts about this episode of Dil Mom Ka Diya.
Saba Qamar always makes her presence felt whether she is on television, in a film or on the ramp. Her confidence and performance is unmatched in everything she decides to take up which makes her stand out from the crowd. The PFDC L’Oreal Paris Bridal Week started yesterday with some of the biggest names showcasing their collections. Saba Qamar was the show stopper for the leading designer Saira Shakira. Saba Qamar looked gorgeous in a heavily embroidered wedding dress from Saira Shakira. She enjoyed what she was doing which is why the crowd loved her.
Here are some beautiful pictures and videos of Saba Qamar from Day one.
Maya Ali is one of those very few Pakistani celebrities who have been really successful in a very short period of time. When Maya started her showbiz career she herself had no idea that one day she will be so popular. She has of course put in a great deal of hard work into her projects which is why right now she is the favorite of some of the leading designers in the industry.
Maya Ali always had a special preference for Nomi Ansari’s designs and has been a brand ambassador for him for a few years now. This year too at the PFDC L’Oreal Paris Bridal Week she was the show stopper for Nomi Ansari.
Here are some beautiful pictures of Maya Ali from the show and some videos.
Bridal weeks have become a thing in Pakistan for some years now. With the progress of the fashion industry, people now look forward to the latest collections by their favourite designers and keep an eye on new trends. Day 1 of PBW18 saw collections of designers like Nomi Ansari, Saira Shakira, Hussain Rehar, Reema Shehrbano and Ali Xeeshan. Here are some looks from the event:
What are your thoughts on these looks? Share in comments!
Atif Aslam’s rendition of the old classic “Chalte Chalte” for the upcoming Bollywood film Mitron did not get the kind of appreciation from Lata Mageshkar, who originally sung the song for the iconic film Pakeeza, which the singer might have been hoping for. Tanishk Bagchi was behind the music and lyrics for this cover version. The music for the original song was given by Ghulam Mohammed and the lyrics were written by Kaifi Azmi.
Pink Villa reported that when Lata Mangeshkar was asked to comment on this rendition, she remarked,
“I don’t want to hear it. This trend of remixing old songs saddens me. Where is the creativity in simply lifting acknowledged, beloved classics and shuffling the notes around? I’ve even heard that the lyrics are changed in the remixes. By whose consent?”
Ohkay so, the production of Big Bang Productions, direction of Badar Mehmood & the writing of Zanjabeel Asim Shah – Balaa is a prime time drama that airs on Monday on ARY Digital. The first double episode of Balaa laid the foundation in which the drama is set & elaborated the dynamics between the characters & their families – where one family has made it based on their hard work & the other one has this sense of entitlement which can also be classified as a superiority complex!
Zafar (Sajid Hassan) has a daughter Nigar (Ushna Shah) & a son Junaid (Asad Siddique). Nigar is physically disabled but she uses it to her advantage. Junaid got married to Zeba, an orphan in order to save her from getting married to a man twice her age but Zafar & Nigar make sure to use it against him only to make him feel guilty all the time. Usually people think that those who are physically disabled are polite & do not blame anyone else for their hindrances but Nigar on the other hand has an inflated ego & it won’t be an understatement to say that she is quite a manipulating & conniving person who thinks she is entitled to everyone’s respect even if she doesn’t extend it towards them. Zafar is also responsible for Nigar’s attitude & the way she has turned out because he has gone out of the way to make her feel she is loved, so much so that he has fed it to her soul that she is someone super special & has the right to look down upon people even if it is her brother or his wife. Nigar is beautiful but unfortunately her personality is ugly!
Taimoor (Bilal Abbas Khan) is Zafar’s nephew. Taimoor’s father passed away & he has worked really very hard to bring himself to the level that he can now take care of his family which consists of his mother (Samina Peerzada) & 2 sisters Saleha & Batool. They are a close knit family that only speaks the language of love & respect with each other. Saleha takes after her mother in having a God-fearing heart whereas Taimoor & Batool are practical & not overly emotional to an extent of putting people before them even if they don’t deserve it.
Zafar pays a visit to Taimoor’s place on the occassion of Saleha’s engagement but just then & there he lets everyone know what his deceased brother’s family means to him by looking down on them. Zafar makes sure to let Saleha’s fiancé know that he is a wealthy businessman only because of his daughter’s luck. Zafar uses Nigar’s luck as a billboard to advertise how much wealth he has accumulated over the years. Nigar sees Taimoor on the engagement & that is when she lets her father know that she likes him & would want to get married to him.
On Taimoor’s front, he likes his family friend Saba but when his mother puts forth his proposal, Saba lets her mother Rashida know that she is interested in someone else. Even though Saba mother accepts Taimoor’s proposal then & there, I am sure Saba will make it very clear to her later on that she will not get married to Taimoor. Everyone in Taimoor’s family rejoices over the news of his marriage with Saba but Zafar who comes to fix the marriage of Nigar & Taimoor ruins everything. It was good to see Taimoor standing up for himself & reminding Zafar that he shouldn’t play the Taya or Ghar Ka Bara card because he never once showed up at their doorstep after they lost their father but then Zafar being the unreasonable person he is, tries to pressurize Taimoor as well as his mother to accept Nigar’s proposal or else he will make sure everyone else cut ties with their family.
Zafar’s unreasonability can be measured with his order to Junaid to divorce Zeba & get married to Batool in order to prove it to Taimoor that Zafar treats them as a family. Even Junaid knows that he has no value in Zafar’s eyes & he is saying all of that to fix Nigar’s wedding but then even he starts thinking on those lines & to make matters worse, he lets Zeba know who loses her calm giving a rise to another mayhem. Nigar who already was on Zeba’s case makes sure to play the victim card & blame it all on Junaid & Zeba whereas deep inside, she feels shattered that Taimoor rejected her proposal & for a girl like Nigar who can’t take no for an answer – it is a big deal.
Well, a lot happened in the first two episodes & because of the way this drama has been directed along with the way the actors have acted, it surely has piqued my interest & I will be looking forward to the rest of the story. Even though the scenario with which the drama has begun is not something new but with Zanjabeel Asim Shah as a writer, I am ready to invest my time in this drama as I am sure she is going to bring something amazing to the table. Everyone acted brilliantly & it did look like everyone has worked really hard on the look of their characters to make them look realistic but I am not too sure why Ushna Shah chose to wear a wig in stead of relying on her natural hair? Everything else was good & just the way it should have been. These weree two very strong episodes which I will most certainly recommend to the drama buffs. I am definitely looking forward to the next set of episodes. Please share your thoughts.
Faysal Qureshi is a household name with a fandom consisting of millions. The actor went live on his social media with wife Sana Faysal and daughter Ayat Qureshi. People showered the family with love and affection. Many of the followers wanted a shoutout and Faysal gave them one.
Depending on the city they lived in fans invited the family to come visit their city. Ayat was adorably energetic the whole time and Sana Faysal was so amazingly charming. This peek into the daily life of one of the biggest stars of the country sure melted many people’s hearts.
People also appreciated Faysal for the projects they liked him the most in while his own daughter said she liked that one drama of her father that was funny and he played the role of a woman so we have to assume she was talking about ‘Kis Din Mera Veyah Howay Ga’.
Overall the live session was very entertaining, take a look, (courtesy Viral&TrendingNews)
Sania Mirza, a world-class tennis player and Pakistan’s bhabi from India is having off-time from her games as she is expecting her first child. She and Shoaib Malik both shared the news on their social media very early and have kept their fans updated since. Sania is having a good time and she keeps sharing pictures and videos. Here is Sania enjoying herself to the fullest:
Mathira’s son Aahil turned three years old yesterday and mother dearest celebrated his birthday with friends and family. Aahil got not only a birthday bash full of celebrities but also a very delicious looking BATMAN cake. Celebrities attending the event included Shaista Lodhi among others.
Sharmeen Obaid Chinoy is known for raising social issues with her work. The two-time Oscar-winning filmmaker has raised her voice in favour of women’s rights many times. She highlighted the plight of acid victims and later talked about honour killings in Pakistan. Sharmeen has also worked to promote Pakistani cinema with her animated franchise 3 Bahadur. Now, Sharmeen is up on working on a project to educate women about their legal rights.
Sharmeen is making a series of 14 animated videos. The videos are titled Aagahi and they will explain the processes of legislation in Pakistan and how they affect their lives.
With the kind of oppression the world is facing and how strongly Pakistani women are standing up for themselves now, it is a very good step to make them aware of their rights!
Ayesha Omer is the human embodiment of word ‘style’ so it was only fit she won the award for The Most Stylish TV Host at HUM Style Awards 2018. The starlet looked smoking hot on the red carpet and won not only the show but also many hearts.
“Thank you God for all your blessings …..So humbled and grateful for this award… 🏆✌️and deeply thankful to so many people… starting with the woman herself, the amazing @sultanasiddiqui apa who continues to be a source of inspiration for us all and @humnetwork for providing us with platforms and award shows like the #hsa2018 to recognise and appreciate our intense hardwork and efforts to strive for betterment, all the super stylish jury members who nominated me and voted for me, my go to stylists @raoalikhan @sananver who help pull off some of my craziest looks, my Makeup artists who make me look presentable and doll me up @nabila_salon @adnanansariofficial and my number 1, my most favourite @omayrwaqar (who is also my shrink, my adviser, my confidante, a great friend and partner in crime), all my favourite designers, who all happen to be great friends of mine, @tenadurrani @shehlachatoor @nomiansari @elanofficial @hassanhsy @mahgulofficial @hussainrehar.official , all my friends whose opinions and advise I value so so deeply, and lastly but most importantly, all of YOU….my amazing, supportive fan family, all of you who voted for me and follow me… my constant source of encouragement and appreciation! I cannot thank you all enough for making me stand where I am today, and for continuing to be there through all odds…. all my love and gratitude back to you all…”
Ahmad Ali Butt was all teary eyed when his wife Fatima Khan left for Hajj last month he took to his instagram and shared,
“Today you make me proud as you embark on the most important journey of your life “HAJJ”. May Allah bless you with all the blessings and make every thing easy and comfortable for you, look after your father and yourself and always remember me and Azaan love you always.”
Fatima Khan returned back home after performing Hajj and Ahmad Ali Butt was all smiles he took to his instagram again and shared,
“Blessed are those who are called to the house of God to perform #hajj and mashallah Fatima Khan you and your sister, helped you Father to perform the most important duty in any Muslim’s life.”
“ALLAH is forever generous and giving and no wonder he gave you this blessed task and that to with your family. I am so proud of you and can’t find words to explain what I fell for you… May Allah always bless you and give you strength and wisdom to be a great Muslim, daughter, wife, friend, mom and human. And a very big congratulation to everyone who performed Hajj this year.”
PEMRA is no less than controversial celebrities. With nothing big airing out of place recently, they still somehow came out with a new notice as they now think that Pakistani dramas do not depict the true face of the society. Exploitation and violence in the society should not be shown in Pakistan states the notice. Here is what PEMRA has on its mind:
Actor Osman Khalid Butt had his views about this and did not shy away from sharing them. This is what he had to say:
What are your thoughts on PEMRA’s new perspective? Share in coments!
Reema Khan has always been liked by people not just because she is gifted but also for her down to earth nature. Reema always presents herself gracefully which is another reason why she has a lot of fan following. Unlike many other celebrities who get married abroad, Reema Khan has not severed her connection with Pakistan. She keeps on visiting Pakistan whenever she can and also makes sure that her fans know what she is up to even when she is abroad.
A few months back, Reema’s instagram account was hacked but two days back she posted a beautiful picture of herself and informed her fans that she was back on instagram.
Her fans are delighted to have her back. Soon after her instagram account was recovered, Reema Khan posted a beautiful picture at the airport. She looks great in a casual look. She also posted pictures from Eid Celebrations.
Sidra Batool worked for a few years in showbiz then she disappeared from the scene when she got married. She does not post a lot of pictures on social media too therefore her fans were wondering where she was.
Zarnish Khan posted pictures and videos with Sidra Batool and her daughter when they visited her in Islamabad. Now we know that Sidra must be busy raising her cute little daughter who she says does not get along with people too quickly!
Zarnish Khan posted this adorable video of Sidra’s daughter in which the two are having a great time. Zarnish also wrote that she is really good with kids and this video proves her point!
https://www.instagram.com/p/BnQoYCvlBAj/
It is always good watching celebrities enjoying such warm friendships. We are truly happy for Sidra and wish her all the best.
Mohsin Abbas Haider, Amna Illyas and Sadaf Kanwal all are immensely talented. They have proven their mettle in different fields of showbiz but this is the first time that all three of them were seen together on stage performing in front of a massive audience at the HUM Style Awards. The selection of the songs was superb and the energy with which these performers danced was faultless. This dance performance had some challenging steps but they pulled it off with ease.
It is evident from these videos that Mohsin Abbas Haider especially has many talents and he excels at all of them. Amna Illays’ dance moves are impressive. Sadaf Kanwal who has already mesmerized the audience with her dance moves on the big screen, shows that she can perform just as energetically in front of a live audience. This dance performance certainly is something to look forward to!
He also thanked Mahira Khan for sharing the video. Have anything to add? 
It is always great to see our celebrities working towards the betterment of the society and bringing light to the larger issues of the world!
