Dua Malik is the sister of actress Humaima Malick. Dua will be performing Hajj this year. Hajj is the most important wish of any Muslim. She has reached her destination now along with her husband Sohain Hiader. She looks beautiful and innocent in her ahraam. She shared pictures of hers with her husband. Take a look at the video and know how she seemed:
Dua Malik Valima Pictures
Dua Malik celebrated her valima with a big gathering of friends and family. Most of her pictures have been shot very casually, which is the trend nowadays. Here are those pictures which Dua Malik shared with her fans.
Dua Malik Sings ‘O Laal Meri’ In Her Beautiful Voice
It is a known fact that Feroze Khan and Humaima Malick’s sister Dua Malik, wife of singer Sohail Haider has a beautiful voice. Dua has some music to her credit and she has often impressed with her voice.
Dua also keeps reciting and posting videos of herself in majalis and to be honest, there is something about her voice that impresses. Recently, Dua went on to sing O Laal Meri during Ahsan Khan’s show Bol Nights and created a mesmerizing environment with her voice.
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Following in her brother’s footsteps, Dua Malik had earlier announced that she had started hijab and would devote her life to religion. Her decision was welcomed and appreciated both by her family and followers.
Dua Malik Shares Her Newborn’s First Pictures
The Malik siblings are known for their work and the love between them. Humaima Malik, Feroze Khan and Dua Malik have made a name for themselves in the showbiz industry and people look forward to see them on screen as well as what is happening in their personal lives.
It was a happy time for the Malik and Haider households as Dua Malik has been blessed with a baby boy. She shared beautiful first look pictures of her newborn son Syed Mustafa Haider Kazmi on her Instagram. Dua looked beautiful in a soft pink outfit while baby Mustafa and papa Sohail Haider twinned in white. Check out their pictures below:
Congratulations to Dua Malik and Sohail Haider from our side on the new arrival!
Dua Malik Performs Umrah With Her Mother
The Maliks are all over the media and each siblings has carved out a successful niche for themselves in the industry. Starting with Humaima who became a superstar in no time with her hit film as well as impressive performance in dramas she did, Humaima set the bench mark for her siblings. This has been followed by Feroze Khan who is definitely one of the most followed male celebrity in Pakistani dramas as of now. Their sister Dua Malik has also made a place for herself in the public eye and she has been using it for good purposes. Dua Malik is a morning show host, she has also hosted Ramadan transmissions. Dua also has an NGO and she works for underprivileged people. She has recently done a lot of work for the flood victims. Dua is also a life coach and helps people with her training.
It is the auspicious month of Rabi ul Awal when our Holy Prophet Hazrat Muhammad SAW came into this world and many Muslims are visiting Makkah and Madinah. Dua Malik is also performing Umrah right now and her mother is accompanying her. Here are some beautiful Umrah pictures of Dua Malik:
Dua Malik Might Leave Showbiz For Islam
Feroze Khan announced to leave the showbiz to spend his life in the way of Islam. In a similar way, Feroze Khan’s sister Dua Malik made a shocking announcement in a recent interview.
The host of the show asked Dua Malik about Feroze Khan’s tweet of leaving showbiz. On which she replied, “Such kind of tweet will come from me as well.”
Dua Malik also added, “And I think after me, Humamia Malick will also be posting such kind of tweet.”
The singer also said that this influence on their lives is by Allah only.
From quite a long time, Malik family has been spotted with renowned scholar Maulana Tariq Jameel and people thought that he has influenced Feroze Khan.
On which Dua Malik commented, “Just because pictures with him are going viral, it is not the influence of one person. In your healing process, there is the influence of a lot of things in which few things are spiritual, people, music, events and some books as well.”
She also added, “In the journey towards of Allah, there are a lot of things and Maulana Tariq Jameel Sahab has played a big role.”
Dua Malik shared the story of struggle and said, “We all siblings are self-made, we have faced hardships from a young age so because of that at this age we are moving towards the Islamic teachings.”
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Dua Malik Makes A Forum For Mommys And Mommys-To-Be
Dua Malik who got married almost a year back to the famous singer Sohail Haider is expecting her first child. Unlike some other celebrities who take their time sharing the good news with their fans, Dua shared this new joy in her life with her fans instantly.
Dua Malik feels that during her pregnancy she came to realize that there is no forum or community in Pakistan where expecting mothers or women who already have children can go to talk about matters relating to children and to seek advice. Taking a step in the right direction Dua Malik decided to make a community on KiK where all such mothers can get together and talk about things that interest them.
Dua Malik while sharing her experience with her fans admitted that going through all this is not easy. She also said that everyone should value their mother because they go through so much to have the children.
Dua Malik Is Going For Hajj!
Dua Malik is the sister of Humaima Malik and Feroze Khan. Dua has hosted a show but is not very active lately because she has two young adorable children to take care of and she is spending some quality time with them. Since the biggest event for Muslims Hajj is around; Dua has announced the happy news that she will indeed be one of the lucky people who will perform Hajj this year. She took to her instagram and expressed her excitement on this blissful news.
We congratulate Dua for being chosen for such a blessed journey!
Dua Malik Fainted During Her Rukhsati
Rukhsati is indeed the most frail jiff of a girls life. A girl leaves her house, her comfort zone, siblings, parents and moves to a new house and starts living with new people. Life takes a turn of 180 degrees after Rukhsati in a girls life. At time the way of living in new house is completely different and there are many adjustment problems as well that what every girl is afraid of.
There was a time when girls use to cry their heart out at the time of their Rukhsati. At times because of over bawling girls become dazed. But the things are changed now. Even though Rukhsati is still a resilient thing to encounter for every girl, but girls are more confident and educated. Brides do cry at the time of Rukhsati but no harrowing scene is created.
In these modern times Dua Mailk put us all in stupor by sharing a picture from her Rukhsati.
Dua Malik took Instagram story to share a picture from her Rukhsati and asked all the girls to share their Rukhsati moments as well. Dua Malik shared picture of her Rukhsati and wrote:
“Can you believe I got behosh at my Rukhsati”
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Dua Malik got married to Sohail Haider in 2014 and now she is the mother of a son and a daughter. Did you also have any Rukhsati moment? Share it with us through comments section!
Dua Malik Baraat – Pictures
Dua Malik’s baraat day pictures are finally out. The couple looks wonderful together. We wish them all the best.
Dua Malik And Sohail Haider Blessed With A Beautiful Baby Girl
Dua Malik is one of those very few celebrities who do not feel that they need to hide the good news of their pregnancy from anyone. Dua Malik informed her fans that she was expecting in the very beginning and she made sure that she kept her fans updated about her feelings throughout.
Dua Malik and Sohail Haider were blessed with a beautiful baby girl today who Dua Malik calls “celebrity baby”. Here is her picture:
Dua Malik And Sohail Haider – Post Wedding Pictures
Dua Malik and Sohail Haider are living a very happy life together. Dua Malik is very open when it comes to sharing her feelings about her husband with her fans. She is head over heels in love with her husband and recently she announced on her facebook page that she is expecting her first child. Dua is over the moon that Allah blessed her in so many ways. Here are some post wedding pictures of the couple and also some of the posts from Dua Malik’s facebook page which depict her feelings perfectly. Dua Malik also shared their vision board for the year 2015 with her fans on instagram.
Dua Malik And Nadia Hussain Discuss The Experience Of Hajj With Shaista Lodhi
Dua Malik and Nadia Hussain were among the lucky crowd of Muslims from all over the world who performed Hajj this year in 2017. This beautiful journey is obligatory on every able Muslim and those who have completed it always describe as a life changing experience.
These two celebrities were called by Shaista Lodhi on her show Geo Subah Pakistan yesterday. They were welcomed with garlands and a massive feast prepared for them, like the norm of inviting the hajjis for honorary meals to congratulate the end of this rite of passage that they have just covered.
They spoke about the immensely spiritual and unearthly experience it was for them. Both of them had left behind their kids in Pakistan and despite wanting to return to them, they were very moved by the spirituality they experienced on their blessed stay in Makkah and Medina.
There were a lot of tears in the show, both by the hostess and the guests as they recalled the close proximity they felt with Almighty during those days. One thing that particularly moved Nadia Hussain was the realisation of the honour that Allah hadn’t bestowed upon mothers as he made every Muslim take the to and fro journey between Safa and Mawra which Hajrah (peace be upon her) undertook in order to find some water for her infant. Dua Malik also made Shaista and Nadia cry as she recounted all that she felt and saw there.
May Allah accept it from them and all the Muslims who were lucky enough to have completed this entourage.
Dua Malik All Set To Get Married
Dua Malik is multi-talented, she is an actress, singer model and a host. Dua Malik is Humaima Malik’s sister who entered in to showbiz a few years back. Dua Malik is hosting Express Entertainment’s Morning Show Sur Saath Savera.
Dua Malik got engaged to Singer Sohail Haider last year. Sohail Haider is the well know play back and pop singer who has sung OSTs of so many hit dramas like Dastaan, Mastana Mahi, Ishq Mein Tere, Aks ,Chand Pe Dastak, Raima Aur Manahil, Daman, Khoya Khoya Chand and many more. Sohail Haider and Dua Malik have sung some OSTs together too.
Dua Malik wants to take a break from showbiz after she gets married because she wants to enjoy the first few years of marriage without any deadlines or stress. The news is that the couple is getting married this month.
Dua Malick’s Latest Family Photo-Shoot
As already known that Dua Malik who is sister of actress/ model Humaima Malick has been blessed with her second baby, Ali Haider. We also shared with you the pictures of the baby shower of Dua Malick. Dua is married to singer Suhail Haider. The couple first child was a daughter named Ziyara.
Professionally Dua Malick has been singing as well hosting a morning show. Dua Malick has done different projects including singing for OST’s for dramas like Ek Paagal Si Larki and other songs like Raanjhnaa. Her biggest project to date is probably the show “Sur Saath Savera”, which was aired every morning on Express Entertainment. She has sung the title song of the show as well.
Here we are sharing with you the latest faily pictures of Dua.
Dua Malick Sings In Her Magical Voice
Dua Malick is a popular host and composer and she hosed “Sur Saath Savera” on Express Entertainment in Pakistan.
In 2018, Dua Malick made her acting debut with a role of Amber in drama series Khafa Khafa Zindagi.
Apart from hosting, she is a great singer as she has sung title songs of many Pakistani drama serials such as Ishq Mein Teray, Ranjhna and Ik Pagal Si Larki.
Recently, she appeared in BOL Nights with Ahsan Khan where she talked about her life and much more.
On the special request of Ahsan Khan, Dua Malick sang ‘Lal Meri Pat’ which is a spiritual Sufi song written in the honour of the most revered Sufi saint of Sindh, Lal Shahbaz Qalandar of Sehwan Sharif.
Here is Dua Malick’s video while singing:
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DSP Model Town Reveals All Details of Khalil Ur Rehman Qamar Kidnapping
Khalil ur Rehman Qamar is a famous Pakistani writer and producer who is currently in the headlines after he was kidnapped by Amina Arooj’s gang who invited him to her house under the pretext of discussing an upcoming drama project. According to Khalil Ur Rehman Qamar, “they also forced him to record a certain kind of obscene videos after which they threatened him, robbed his mobile and transferred Rs 250,000 from his ATM card. The kidnappers later left him in an unknown place. After a few days, the gang leader Hassan leaked a compromising video of Khalilur Rehman Qamar too.
The culprits who were involved in Khalil Ur Rehman Qamar’s abduction have been arrested including Amina Arooj and Hassan. Recently, the DSP model town shared important details regarding the matter.
Talking about Khalil Ur Rehman Qamar’s abduction and videos, DSP said, “The accused filmed the video because he made it on purpose, it was with him, initially, we didn’t know about the video, how can we know about anything like this before culprit’s arrest. How can I own a video or admit about it without seeing it as you have said that he himself released the video along with a video statement. He was recently arrested when he was coming from Peshawar to Lahore along with drugs. How can we get the hold of the video before his arrest”. Talking about arresting another dangerous culprit, the DSP said, “We arrested a dangerous culprit Rafiq, who was wanted in multiple cases including murders and extortion, he is a very dangerous person and is linked to Hassan Shah.
Talking about the incident, he said, “It was a pre-planned stunt which was staged by the gang. They recorded all the BTS videos of the planning in which Amina Arooj is giving all the directions. No doubt, it was a pre-planned incident, he was trapped with proper planning. Most of the kidnappers have been arrested. The latest weapons have been recovered from the gang. They are involved in multiple crimes. According to the DSP, Amina Arooj admitted that she became part of this plan because she wanted money and also wanted to join the media industry. Here is the link to the video:
Drunk Parents Cast In Real Life 2020
Drunk parents is a comedy-drama film that affectionate and capture the minds of the viewers by their unbearable comedy and serious issues of life. The film was released on March 21, 2019. The film gets much more popularity and attention of viewers when it was released on the video streaming platform Netflix in August 2020. The real credit goes to Drunk Parents cast.
It is a charming comedy-drama film directed by Fred Wolf and written by Peter Gaulke and Fred Wolf. The story of the film revolves around the parents whose life is facing a series of financial crises. At the very start of the film, Frank and Nancy are seems to be a very wealthy couple who have just dropped their daughter Rachel at an Ivy League college. After that their bad time is started when Frank’s successful company gone bankrupt and they have no idea how to pay their daughter tuition fee and save their home.
The cast of the Drunk Parents captures a lot of love from the audience by their unforgettable comedy and superb acting. Let’s have a look at the cast of the film.
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Alec Baldwin (Frank Teagarten)
Alec Baldwin is the main character of Drunk Parents Cast who portrayed Frank Teagarten. Alec is a famous American actor, writer, producer, comedian, and political activist. In 1987, Baldwin made his film debut with a minor role in the movie Forever, Lulu. After that, he was first recognized when appeared on season six and seven of the CBS television drama Knots Landing. He was featured in many blockbuster movies of Hollywood.
Alec has won three Emmy Awards, two Golden Globe awards, and seven Screen Actors Guild Awards for his tremendous and mind-blowing acting in several Blockbuster films. During the latter part of the 2016 U.S. presidential election campaign, Alec has received a lot of acclamation from the audience for his portrayal as Donald Trump on the long-running sketch series Saturday Night Live.
Salma Hayek (Nancy Teagarten)
Salma Hayek played the character of Nancy Teagarten. In the movie, Nancy is the wife of Frank Teagarten. Salma Hayek was born on September 2, 1966. She is a famous Mexican and American film actress and producer. At the age of 23, Salma played a title role in the Mexican film Teresa which makes her a star in Mexico.
She was featured in many blockbuster movies of Hollywood including Desperado, From Dusk till Dawn, Wild Wild West, Dogma, Grown Ups, Puss in Boots, Grown Ups 2, Tale of Tales, The Hitman’s Bodyguard.
Hayek is also a social worker and activist. She raced voice and increase awareness of violence against women and discrimination against immigrants. In 2009, Salma was married to Kering CEO François-Henri Pinault and now living her life happily.
Joe Manganiello (Bob Donnelly)
Joe Manganiello is the part of Drunk Parents Cast and played the character of Bob Donnelly. Joe is an American actor and fitness model. He was recognized when he played the breakout role in the form of werewolf Alcide Herveaux in five seasons of the HBO series True Blood.
He is best known for his roles in the movies including Magic Mike, Magic Mike XXL, Pee-wee’s Big Holiday, What to Expect When You’re Expecting, and Sabotage. On November 21, 2015, he married Columbian actress Sofía Vergara and both are living a fruitful life with each other.
Natalia Cigliuti (Betty Donnelly)
Natalia Cigliuti who played the role of Betty Donelly is an Uruguayan-American actress. She started her career at the age of 14 when she was discovered by a local talent agency in a fashion show. She is best known for her roles in the movies including Saved by the Bell: The New Class as Lindsay Warner and Warner on All My Children as Anita Santos. In 2004, Cigliuti married Rob Rizzo but in 2013 it was revealed that they had since divorced. On January 3, 2016, she married actor Matt Passmore. They are now living a happy life with each other.
Jim Gaffigan (Carl Mancini)
Jim Gaffigan is the part of Drunk Parents Cast and played the character of Carl Mancini. He is the most ambitious and comedian character in the movie. Jim is a stand-up comedian, actor, writer, and producer. He is best known for his several successful comedy specials, including Quality Time, Mr. Universe, Obsessed, and Cinco.
He co-created and featured in a famous television series based on his life called The Jim Gaffigan Show. He married American actress and comedy writer Jeannie Gaffigan, and together they have five children. They are spending a good time and living a fruitful life with each other in New York.
Aimee Mullins (Heidi Bianchi)
Aimee Mullins played the character of Heidi Bianchi in the movie. Aimee is an American athlete, actress, and public speaker. In 1999 Aimee started her career in modeling. In 2002, she began her acting career and stared in Matthew Barney’s art film Cremaster 3 as six different characters. In 2017, she was inducted into the National Women’s Hall of Fame. She is also a famous public speaker and addresses topics related to the body, identity, design, and innovation. She married actor Rupert Friend in 2016.
Ben Platt (Jason Johnson)
Ben Platt is the part of Drunk Parents Cast and played the character of Jason Johnson. Ben is an American actor, singer, and songwriter. He started his career as a child in theater and appeared in Broadway productions of The Book of Mormon (2012–2013) and Dear Evan Hansen (2015–2017).
He has stared in movies including Pitch Perfect, Pitch Perfect 2, Ricki and the Flash, and Run This Town. For his beneficial work, Platt was included on the annual Time 100 list of the most influential people in the world in 2017.
Sasha Mitchell (Shope)
Sasha Mitchell portrayed Shope in Drunk Parents. Sasha is an American actor best known for his famous roles in the movies including Dallas as James Beaumont and on the film Step by Step as Cody Lambert. Before getting involved in the world of acting, he started his career in modeling. He is also a martial art expert and earned a black belt in taekwondo.
Treat Williams (Dan Henderson)
Treat Williams played the character of Dan Henderson in the movie. Treat Williams is an American actor and writer. He is best known for his work in movies Hair, Prince of the City, Once Upon a Time in America, The Late Shift, and 127 Hours. He had appeared on film, stage, and television in over 120 credits.
Olivia Luccardi (Jessie)
Olivia Luccardi played the character of Jessie. Olivia is an American Actor and Producer. She first became well known for her starring role of Alice Woods in horror anthology series Channel Zero: Butcher’s Block and as the role of Yara Davis in the supernatural thriller film It Follows. She has also starred in the movies Money Monster, Person to Person, Orange Is the New Black, The Deuce.
Aasif Mandvi as Nigel
Aasif Mandvi is the part of Drunk Parents Cast who played the character of Nigel. Aasif Mandvi is a British-American actor, writer, and comedian. He is the lead actor, co-writer, and producer of the web series Halal in the Family and also actor, writer, and co-producer of the HBO comedy series The Brink. He loves to do multiple tasks in a single movie. He is also an author of the famous book No Land’s Man.
Driving lessons from Shaniera Akram
It is not only that our desi women get into the trouble of giving never ending lessons but now we have another example of our foreigner bhabi “shaniera Akram.”What got Shaneira in giving public safety messages on twitter was, that she saw a lady driving while feeding her baby in her lap.
The first tweet Shaniera did was …
It was right after that one of the Pakistani critique started.
Shaniera insisted on not accepting anyone else’s opinion regarding Pakistan.
Things did not stop right there but moved on to detailed public safety messages.
In the mean while to break the chain of these emotional safety messaged appeared a tweet from public calling her efforts useless.
But shaneira Bhabi glued to the idea of teaching lesson to Pakistani Awaam with the never dying determination, therefore she continued.
Finally the public admitted…
All we can say is Thank you so much Shaniera for both your feelings and tweets.
Driving institutes in Lahore you can learn how to drive from
In this day and age, everyone should learn how to drive as it has been more of a necessity. Driving yourself makes you independent and in control of things. Here’s a list of driving institutes in Lahore you can enroll in if you want to learn how to drive and also get the knowledge of rules and regulations of traffic:
Haseeb Driving School (Samanabad and Allama Iqbal Town)
Haseeb Driving School was established in 1997 and is located in Samanabad and Allama Iqbal Town. It provides driving lessons to trainees and professional driving instructions for safetly measures and regulations to be followed properly. This institute also provides training lessons to drive safely on the motorway. They also undertake practical driving test to make sure you have skillfully learnt how to drive. Haseeb Driving School operates from 7 in the morning till 9 in the night.
Dawood Driving Centre (Wapda Town)
Dawood Driving Centre established in 1999 and has been providing training to people of all ages. This driving centre is located in Wapda Town and operates from 7am till 10pm. They primarily rely on Honda and Suzuki cars in their fleet to train new drivers and are also flexible in terms of course timings. The institute provides both male and female driving instructors for ease and comfort of the learner. These instructors carry all necessary knowledge and information regarding traffic rules and regulations. Students can opt for either manual or automatic car for their driving lessons.
Punjab Driving Centre (Garden Town)
Punjab Driving Centre is a government owned driving school which provides training to become a safe and good driver. They have a wide range of cars in their fleet and also provide pick and drop services to students which giving lessons for traffic rules such as road safety, how to read road signs, etc. The centre provides both automatic and manual cars for students to practice on. Punjab Driving Centre is located in Garden Town and operates from 8am to 9pm.
Diana Driving School (Faisal Town and DHA)
One of Lahore’s well known and popular driving institutes is Diana Driving School. This institute has two branches operating in Lahore, one is in Faisal Town and the other is in DHA. The institute has been training drivers since 1998 and boasts of a wide range of cars for training purposes. Both male and female instructors are available for training purposes who have all the knowledge regarding driving and rules and regulations department. One just needs to call the institute and they come to your place to have you registered with them. They also provide pick and drop services to students which you can choose your own timings to he trained with them. The course of driving lasts 10 days after which you need to practice on your own and they can help you get a driving license made as well.
Drive-In-Cinema Started In Islamabad
As we all know cinemas around the world have been closed due to the corona epidemic to avoid spread of the deadly virus. But there is a great amazing news. Drive in cinema is open for public in Islamabad. People will be able to enjoy movies while sitting in their cars. Jazz and CDA has collaborated and launched drive in cinema in Islamabad and are also planning to take this idea to Karachi and Lahore.
Some unusual arrangements were made for movie lovers in Islamabad. People coming for entertainment will be able to enjoy movies on big screen while sitting in their cozy cars. Drive in cinema has been set up in parade ground Islamabad and inaugurated by interior minister Sheikh rasheed on 18th December. Famous cellular company Jazz and CDA has collaborated and sponsored the opening of cinema. The cinema will be functional from Friday to Sunday at 5:30 p.m. and onwards.
Day 1 of drive in cinema. Got massive response. We hope to improve it further in the coming days. Stay safe Islamabad and enjoy 👏✅💐🇵🇰 #Islamabad #EnjoyTheShow pic.twitter.com/MAD7yUyYLZ
— DC Islamabad (@dcislamabad) December 18, 2020
Drinking Scene In Drama Sirf Tum Infuriates Audience
Sirf Tum is a new drama on Geo and it is getting good viewership. We have fresh pairing with Hamza Sohail, Anmol Baloch, Mohsin Abbas Haider and Sukaynah Khan coming together. The drama has all the ingredients from wedding dances to extravagant sets and leads who look like they just stepped out of a cover shoot. People are liking the chemistry between Hamza and Anmol and they are looking forward to the story progressing.
In a particular scene in the drama, Mohsin Abbas Haider and Sukayna Khan’s characters are shown sitting together on their wedding night. Sukaynah is holding a glass of alcohol as she is drinking from it and degrading Mohsin Abbas’s character. The scene comes with a warning that consuming alcohol is haraam.
Here is the said scene:
People are infuriated with what is portrayed in the scene and how casually they have shown drinking without any regard for how this will affect the viewers who are watching:
Dreamy Birthday Pictures Of Sara Loren
Mona Lizza Hussain better known as Sara Loren, is a Pakistani actress and model mostly known for working in Hindi as well as Urdu movies and television. Loren made her film debut in 2010 with Pooja Bhatt’s romantic thriller film Kajraare opposite Himesh Reshammiya and later played seductress Nisha in the 2013 film Murder 3. The following year she starred in Yasir Nawaz’s Anjuman for which she won the Tarang Housefull Awards—Best Actress in a Leading Role. Loren made her acting debut in 2003 with the serial Rabia Zinda Rahegi. She has also appeared in Mahnoor, Meharun Nisa, Makan, Mehar Bano Aur Shah Bano, Sandal, Riyasat, Help of a Ghost, Dupatta, Umrao Jan-e-ADAA, Madhosh and was nominated for Best Drama Actress for her performance in Main Mar Gai Shaukat Ali at 2nd Pakistan Media Awards.
Sara Loren recently celebrated her birthday. She took her Instagram account to share pictures from her dreamy birthday. Sara Loren looked stunning on her birthday eve. Let’s have a look at the beautiful images from Sara Loren’s birthday party.
Drastic Change In Mashal Khan’s Look In Recent Drama Ehsaan Faramosh
Mashal Khan is a young, gorgeous, and talented Pakistani television actor. She has become famous after appearing in Hum TV’s drama serial Suno Chanda. The pretty Mashal Khan got international fame and recognition after the huge success of her debut drama serial. Mashal Khan also worked in Khuwab Nagar ki Shehzadi, Saya2, Kacha Dhaga, Thora Sa Haq, Qissa Meherbano Ka, and Pyari Mona which were admired by the viewers. Her character in Parizaad also gained popularity.
Currently, Mashal Khan is appearing in Ary Digital’s popular soap serial Ehsaan Faramosh which has an ensemble cast. The drama is a Six Sigma Plus presentation. The drama is written by Tahir Nazeer and it has been directed by Syed Faisal Bukhari. Mashal Khan is looking adorable in the drama, She has been playing the character of an innocent girl.
In the new drama serial Ehsaan Faramosh, a drastic change in Mashal Khan’s looks can easily be felt. Mashal Khan’s face looks a bit different in her current serial. Well, according to few fans, Mashal Khan has done lip fillers. In the old dramas like Suno Chanda and Parizaad, Mashal Khan had slightly thinner lips, but in her recent pictures, especially in the drama serial Ehsaan Faramosh, her lips seem fuller, however, Mashal Khan is looking gorgeous in all her dramas because she is naturally beautiful. Here we have made beautiful comparison pictures for you. We took her old and new pictures and made different collages. Have a look at the pictures:
Dramatic Transformation Of Syed Jibran Into Burqaan For Jinzada- Watch Video
Syed Jibran is a multi-talented man. He is an actor, a doctor as well as a businessman. He has worked in both dramas and films and he manages to outshine many of his colleagues every time. Syed Jibran has been working in many negative roles and he has nailed each and everyone and he is also great at being the good guy. In his latest project, however, he is playing a supernatural being Jinzada.
Jibran is playing Burqaan, a Jinzada who falls in love with our leading lady Nazish Jehangir. Jibran has to go througha rigorous makeup process and he has to use prosthetic makeup to look like the Jinzada. He gets all the makeup done and has to wear red lenses which are painful for him.
Here is how Jibran looks while he is transforming:
Check out how the transformation happens:
Dramas with unconventional themes
Pakistani dramas are recently following certain patterns. This has led to criticism and people turning away to Turkish shows. However there are a few dramas that are a breath of fresh air and refuse to follow the old plot lines. They are exploring new themes and topics.
Here are a few of them:
i) Drama na mar jaye: Currently on air on Express this serial is a dark commentary on the inner workings of our drama industry. It follows the lives of junior artists who are attempting to make it in our highly competitive industry. Rivalries, jealousies and societal prejudices are all explored in it.
ii) Rung: Being aired on Hum sitaray this show is a breath of fresh air. Especially it’s early episodes which dealt with a mother( Asma abbas) pushing her daughter to succeed were delightful. It also has an excellent theme song and opening sequence.
iii) Woh – Dobara: Currently on air on Hum it is one of the very few horror dramas being made in Pakistan. Senior actors Sultana Zafar, Shahod alvi, Sakina Samoo star in it. So far it has managed to portray the situation brilliantly with an engaging plot.
iv) Digest writer: Starring Saba Qamar this serial is about the life of a girl from a lower-middle class family who becomes a successful drama writer and eventually a celebrity. It airs on Hum.
v) Kami reh gayi: An excellent well-executed serial it deals with the problems of a girl who wants to become a model. Mehwish Hayat, Semee Raheel and Nauman Aijaz star.
vi) Sadqay Tumahre: Airing on Hum this drama has the potential to become the next Humsafar. Adnan malik, Shamil khan, Mahira Khan, Samiya Mumtaz star. Fawad khan wasted a huge opportunity by declining this serial to do a B-grade movie with a loud mouthed brat.
vii) Narm Garm: A light-hearted comedy serial that airs on Hum sitaray. Certainly a break from vulgar and loud comedy serials that are plaguing our TV screen.
viii) Jackson heights: Airing on Urdu one it deals with the lives of Pakistani immigrants in USA and is certainly better then the masterpiece :P, called ‘ Ahista Ahista’ also shot in the USA. Mehreen jabbar is the director while Amina Sheikh, Marina khan, Adnan Jaffer and Nauman Aijaz star.
ix) Jab we wed: An excellent comedy starring the beautiful Ayeza khan and Danish Taimoor. The show is an excellent way to introduce and popularize the newest couple of Pakistani entertainment industry. Even Hira ( Mani ki biwi) is doing a good job! Surprised? So was I! The serial airs on Urdu one.
x) Babul ki saheliyan: Airing on Hum sitaray it is a show that deals with the problem of unmarried aged siblings. Shabbir jan stars as the brother of several aged unmarried sisters.
If you want to add more dramas to this list please comment. Keep supporting.
Talha Rizvi
DRAMAS THEN AND NOW!
Pakistani dramas have always been a great source of Entertainment for the people of Pakistan, it’s a very proud moment indeed that our dramas does not only provide entertainment to our people but all over the world e.g India, Arab and European Countries. A glance at a past and you will come to know that we use to make wonderful dramas with thought provoking stories. How can I forget Ankahi, Tanhayyian, Dhuwan, Alpha Bravo Charlie etc.
At the start of 2000 our drama Industry went into recession but despite the downfall we were still producing dramas. Then finally Industry got back on to its feet from 2009 when we started making some quality dramas especially under Humayun Saeed’s Production like Meri Zaat Zara-e-Benishan and Doraha. Now many quality dramas are being produced and telecast by different Production houses making this Industry most Powerful Entertainment Industry.
However I was pondering that despite of making huge amount dramas nowadays there is still some charm missing that was used to be in our old dramas. It is a fact that we love old dramas because our childhood was attached to it but still there were so many things that makes our old dramas better than current ones. To prove it to some extent I decided to make an analysis which differs old dramas from current dramas. So have a look what was happening then and what is happening now.
So I have broken down my analysis into parts that are essential in every drama.
Episodes: For sure every drama means having episodes otherwise it will be called as telefilm. Number of episodes depend upon the story of drama and also on directors and producers for how long they wants to drag it. Now going back to our old dramas normally the dramas were 13-15 episodes long. Now coming back to our current ones and how much our directors and producers love to drag the drama to 25 episodes or more. Seriously through dragging they have spoilt lots of good dramas as the story gets out of focus. Obviously if drama got dragged for no reason then interest will be lost automatically.
Stories: Story generates interest, a drama with good story will obviously attracts people. Of course a good story depends upon the wisdom and intelligence of writers. Nowadays mostly stories are like Hey poor girl I am a rich boy with large business and villa but I love you and wants to marry you and poor girl oh I will think about it. Then after marriage a lottery for girl’s family and hatred by boy’s family and eventually conspiracies begin, through conspiracies girl and boy get separated but after knowing truth they are back together that’s it a happy ending as usual. We still got good writers now like Umera Ahmed so what’s missing? The actual thing which is missing is variety. Previously our dramas have all sort of stories tragedy, horror, comedy, action, romantic and stories focusing on different professions. Sadly now stories revolves around cheating spouses, love triangles, oppressed women, mother-in-law and daughter-in-law rivalry or sisters rivalry and stories full of blames and suspicions. Comedy is now very less to been seen I mean how many comedy dramas or sitcoms we produce in a year hardly 1 or 2. Action stories are now totally vanished and no is giving a thought towards action based dramas like we use to have previously for example Dhuwan, Alpha Bravo Charlie and Aahan. It is my sincere request to all writers to please come up with some different stories at least some more wittiest and hilarious stories.
Dialogues: I love you, I hate you, I cannot live without you, you are mine, I will die for you, will you marry me, what are you doing with other women, please come back don’t leave me, get out of my house, Talaaq, Talaaq,Talaaq! Oh don’t worry I was just writing popular dialogues that we use to have now. So again coming back to our writers and their way of writing, when every writers write for the television he/she includes expressive dialogues and the way these dialogues needs to be delivered depends on actors in order to seek more viewers’ attention. In our old dramas there was a habit among writers to include poetic and thought provoking dialogues and pure Urdu Language was used but now the dialogue and dialogue delivery seems to be flat however there are still some good dialogues especially in Umera Ahmed’s Stories. Another thing seems like our writers are now heavily influenced with English Language, English words and sentences are being used more especially when the stories are focused on rich families.
Simplicity: Showing large houses with a Mercedes car and a multi-millionaire business usually a factory seems to be in fashion in our dramas now. Even middle class families have furniture with large cupboards, luxurious and comfortable sofa set and an American style kitchen with a fine crockery. In every story every rich person is running a business mostly a factory and no one is a highly recognised doctor, accountant or engineer or graphics designer seriously only businessmen are rich and no one else being in other field. Looking at our previous dramas the trend to show rich families were less and if there is you can still see a simplicity with no expensive furniture at all.
Dressing Sense and make up: Nowadays actresses looks cool wearing a slim fit wrangely’s Jeans and a dolce and gabbana half sleeve T-shirt. What type of culture are we projecting seriously this is not our culture. If actresses are wearing shalwaar kameez then where the hell duppatta went. Instead of being fashionistas I guess there is a need to more focus on simple shalwar kameez and if they are showing rich families then at least wear long sleeve shirts on regular Jeans. In old dramas rich women were either wearing sarees or branded lawns for example 1993 drama “Marvi”. Now coming on make up 95% of country’s cosmetics you can now see on actresses’ face what a waste of country’s essential asset just to make actresses look skinny and white. Previously talent was considered instead of making actresses look attractive.
Hugging: Now giving a reference to Kanwal’s article we are for sure noticing much cosiness between actor and actresses. Hugging in every single drama was not a problem at all and now slowly drinking and dancing is also getting common current ON-AIR drama Bunty I love you is a great example of it. I wonder that a time will come soon when kissing will not be a problem at all. If this would have happened in old times literally people would protest and obviously dramas are family entertainment if we started to show too much boldness then it is better to switch to internet and watch alone.
Any more differences that you can find out or if you disagree with me then please have your say.
Dramas That Turned These Pakistani Celebrities Into Stars
There is no dearth of talent in this country and Pakistanis are known for making the best dramas out there with many of our projects trending not only in Pakistan but worldwide as well. We have made several stories that ended up becoming classics and people still enjoy watching them. In the last decade and a half, we have gotten a whole new breed of stars who are considered A-listers these days and people will watch any project with their name associated with it.
Here is a list of dramas that made these Pakistani celebrities into superstars of today:
Fawad Khan:
Fawad Khan was a successful singer and he had done acting projects including the critically acclaimed and commercial success, Khuda Ke Liye but Humsafar made him The Fawad Khan of today.
Mahira Khan:
She started her career as a VJ and later became a film star with her debut acting project Bol but Humsafar is what made her a star and there has been no looking back for the diva.
Sanam Saeed:
She had dramas like Daam and Mera Naseeb under her belt but Zindagi Gulzar Hai and her iconic character Kashaf Murtaza is what put her on the map.
Farhan Saeed:
A super successful musician decided to enter the field of acting and did projects like De Ijazat Jo Tu and a mega-hit Udaari but Suno Chanda is what made people notice him seriously.
Iqra Aziz:
Iqra Aziz is another Suno Chanda alum and the release of Ranjha Ranjha Kardi in the same time period made her a bankable star.
Feroze Khan:
Feroze Khan has been working before as well but his role as Mir Hadi in Khaani is what made him a star. Fun fact: The role was first offered to Mohsin Abbas Haider who turned it down.
Sana Javed:
Sana also had done some good projects like Pyare Afzal and Zara Yaad Kar but Khaani put her on the list of A-listers.
Sajal Aly:
Sajal Aly has worked really hard to reach the position she is in today. She is an international star now and it all started coming together with her performance in Chup Raho.
Ahad Raza Mir:
Ahad Raza Mir did not have to try for long. He got a big film; Parwaaz Hai Junoon; made his drama debut with Sammi and became a household name after he played Dr Asfandyar in Yakeen Ka Safar. His chemistry with Sajal Aly was the talk of the town and he bagged great projects after that.
Yumna Zaidi:
Yumna Zaidi is an example of slow and steady wins the race. She has given some really strong performances in her career. Her stint in Dar Si Jati Hai Sila made people really notice her and there has been only rising and rising for her after Pyar Ke Sadqay.
Bilal Abbas Khan:
O Rangreza made Bilal a star. The Qasim and Sassi saga was a superhit and Bilal has never looked back.
Hania Aamir:
Hania had done good roles in hit dramas before too but her role as Roomi in Isqiya made her a household name. She has since been a part of the blockbuster Mere Humsafar and Mujhe Pyar Hua Tha among others.
Ramsha Khan:
Ramsha Khan won hearts with Hum Tum. Hum Tum has helped her reach the top though she has done big dramas like Kaisa hai Naseeba, Ishqiya and Ghissi Pitti Mohabbat before that.
Sarah Khan:
People loved Sarah Kahn for her positive roles but her role as the strong-headed Miral in Sabaat made people notice how versatile she is. Then came Raqs e Bismil and Moosa and Zohra will be remembered for ages.
Ayeza Khan:
Ayeza Khan is one of the biggest stars in the industry with some great projects in her name but Pyare Afzal is how she arrived in the world of superstardom.
Hamza Ali Abbasi:
The Afzal of Pyare Afzal, that is the drama that made people fall in love with Hamza Ali Abbasi. He has since done projects like Alif and The Legend of Maula Jatt but Afzal is whom people still remember.
Danish Taimoor:
He is a great actor and he had also done films but Deewangi is when Danish Taimoor truly became a star. He has since given some very intense performances and people rune into any project with his name associated with it.
Aiman Khan:
Starting her career as a child actress and growing steadily in the industry, Khaali Haath made Aiman stand in the big leagues and she is now a days counted among the most followed celebrities in Pakistan despite being on a break from work.
Minal Khan:
After working in so many dramas, Jalan is what made Minal Khan a star and Nisha is a character that will not be forgotten easily.
Muneeb Butt:
Muneeb Butt has also achieved success after hard work and he managed to become a star after his extremely negative character in Kaisa Hai Naseeban. That is one toxic man people still remember.
Ahmed Ali Akbar:
People who had followed his work already knew what Ahmed Ali Akbar was made of but after Parizaad, the actor is a household name and people are dying to see him back on screen with his upcoming Idiot.
Imran Ashraf:
Imran started his career as a supporting actor. He was finally noticed after he played Shamu in Alif Allah Aur Insan but it was Ranjha Ranjha Kardi that showed the world that supporting actors can become big leading stars given an opportunity. He took the role of Bhola and made him immortal.
Maya Ali:
Maya Ali had done hits like Ek Nayi Cinderella and Aun Zara, both of these were big hits but Mann Mayal is what made her a household name. Manu is still being used for memes and that itself is enough to show how successful Mann Mayal was.
Urwa Hocane:
Urwa arrived as a star with the critically acclaimed Udaari. She was fabulous in the drama and people just fell in love with her character.
Mawra Hocane:
Mawra Hocane’s Bollywood stint also got her a lot of fame but it was Sammi which made her a bankable drama star. Sammi was also the debut drama of Ahad Raza Mir.
Hira Mani:
Hira Mani has done hosting and appeared on shows with her husband. She made her acting debut with Preet Na Kariyo Koi but Do Bolm is what came about as a breakthrough project in her career.
Kubra Khan:
Kubra Khan made her acting debut with Na Maloom Afraad and then went on to star in the television series Sange Mar Mar. Sange Mar Mar became a classic and Kubra was a hit from her very first drama. She has been a part of many big projects since that and not slowing down anytime soon.
So, we have a few stars who became the talk of the town with a single project while others had to work hard for years to reach the position they are in. What is interesting though is that many star kids are joining the industry in the past few years and there have been talks of nepotism as well but you can see, only talent will win hearts at the end of the day and not the sir names!
Dramas That Should Have Been Banned Straight Away
PEMRA recently laid out some rules for Pakistani dramas and we would like to share our thoughts about the issue. The orders issued by PEMRA require the drama makers to cut down on controversial themes and ensure that the dressing and the overall themes of the dramas should be in line with the ‘socio-cultural’ norms of the country.
As is mentioned in the order, PEMRA issued this press release after getting complaints from the viewers who we must remember are the ones who watch these dramas and make them ‘hits’! The press release itself is quite ambiguous and appears to be a mixed-up summary of everything that the complainants had to say about Pakistani dramas. Basically, if we look at everything PEMRA wants to put an end to, apart from a couple of dramas, all the other Pakistani dramas should be banned! Since that is never going to happen and no one really listens to what PEMRA has to say any way, we feel that it is important to make a list of all such dramas which should have been banned. There have been some dramas in the past which either crossed a certain line, were too bold, mishandled a sensitive subject or showed unnecessary evil, which most certainly serve as an example of dramas which should have been banned right away.
Here is a list of Pakistani dramas which in our opinion should have been banned right away for reasons stated below.
Nanhi
Nanhi was one such bold drama which did not serve a bigger purpose. Showing the negative side of the society in the most detailed manner just for the sake of ‘entertainment’ is the number one reason why this drama should have been banned. The solution which was presented in the end was more shocking than anything else that happened in the drama. Nanhi was not just terribly depressing but also ill-conceived.
Chup Raho
Chup Raho was another drama which commercialized a sensitive topic and as a result the message was completely lost. Showing a problematic situation repeatedly and giving the villain more screen time to get ratings were few of the reasons why this drama failed to do justice to the topic it was supposed to highlight. Scenes which were in bad taste and disturbing situations which were more forced than convincing made this drama a complete disaster. It also set a bad precedent which was followed by many other drama makers.
Beqasoor
Beqasoor banked heavily on the miserable situation of its main female leads. This misery did not end right till the very end. In the last few minutes, the viewers were shown a happy ending. While it is true that women suffer a great deal in our society, showing women who suffer in silence and keep on going back to men who do not value or respect them and portraying such women as heroines is highly objectionable.
Rishte Kuch Adhoorey Se
Rishter Kuch Adhoorey Se showed how a ‘misunderstanding’ results in a really twisted situation in which the bride’s sister ends up entering into a nikkah with the man she was supposed to marry but since this is kept ‘hidden’, the sister who had not entered into a nikkah ends up going home with the groom at the time of rukhsati. The mother knew everything yet she did not stop the rukhsati from happening. This drama was twisted in more ways than one.
Pakeeza
Drama serial Pakeeza showed the suffering of a talented woman who was always underappreciated and even physically abused by her husband. She continued living with her husband even after he divorced her. This was yet another Pakistani drama which showed the sufferings of a married woman and the tragedy was never-ending. It also had a controversial plot which was used to get ratings.
Balaa
Recently ended drama serial Balaa got a lot of attention but for all the wrong reasons. It only had negativity, family politics, planning, plotting, drinking and deaths to offer. Dramas like Balaa serve no purpose and are not only made but dragged as well to generate ratings because the shortcut to getting TRP’s is showing all things evil. Balaa’s story was about a psychopath but not even once it was suggested that she could get some medical help. Such dramas should be banned and those who produce and write this kind of content should be heavily fined.
Sangat
In drama serial Sangat they tried their very best to turn villain into a hero by showing that he was feeling guilty for what he did so he wanted to redeem himself by becoming a saviour. It was unfortunate that the female lead who got violated also started relying on him and unfortunately there was a child involved too. The attachment of everyone with the villain made the scenarios off-putting & uncomfortable but the drama-makers relied on such situation to grab the attention of the viewers.
Ek Tamanna Lahasil Si
In drama serial Ek Tamanna Lahasil Si, they showed each and every kind of zulm that a mother in law could put her daughter in law through and after prolonged misery, they tried to give a happy ending which didn’t make an impact because most of the drama was based on the negativity that the purpose seemed lost.
Ghairat
In drama serial Ghairat, a brother sets his sister on fire in the name of honour and everyone around him stays quiet which further facilitates him making him feel empowered and entitled that he can rule or ruin anyone’s life just like that. The key factors of Ghairat were forced negativity and helplessness of females which was pushed to the limit with a little love story brewing on the side.
Gul-e-Rana
Gul-e-Rana was supposed to be a love story but it went terribly wrong. This drama showed a forced nikkah on gunpoint and marital rape like it was something normal. There wasn’t a single instance when both these things were addressed like they were serious issues in the dramas. In fact they were used as a means to take the plot forward. This drama should have been banned the second the so-called hero raped the girl he forced into a nikkah by sedating her.
Janam
Janam was creepy and sickening in more ways than one. It had many pointless romantic scenes which were in bad taste. It also showed how a father persuades his daughter to flirt with his best friend. Everything about this drama was in bad taste.
Can you think of any other dramas which should have been banned right away? Don’t forget to share your thoughts in the comments section.
Dramas That Drama-makers Should Learn Lessons From!
Year 2016 was full of surprises because the Pakistani Drama buffs were in for a treat as a few drama makers decided to break free from the monotony of rating-chipping tactics and decided to give viewers some beautifully unforgettable dramas that had nothing to do with clichés. Where in the previous years, viewers were rolling their eyeballs hard over the same stories wrapped in a new packaging repeatedly, which more or less revolved around damsels in distress or marital problems, year 2016 came as a breath of fresh air because the viewers all of a sudden got a variety of the subjects that our drama-makers decided to explore. Some dramas were educational and some were just plain love stories done extremely well that they blew the viewers away.
Pakistani dramas have always held a special place in viewers hearts all around the globe because they have been a source of family entertainment. Sadly, for quite a few years our industry saw a dip in the quality of the dramas that were being produced and aired because it looked like every other drama-maker was making dramas for the commercial reasons and didn’t really care about the family entertainment for which our viewers tuned to dramas in the first place. Year 2016 brought a drastic change with it because all the blockbuster dramas sealed the deal that the viewers were done with the done-to-death stories. By making unique and different dramas popular, Pakistani drama audience showed that in they were done with dukhyari dukhtar dairies, they were done with the stories filled with clichés and most importantly they were done with the dramas which only showcased extra marital affairs, dysfunctional marriages and family politics. This is the reason why some of the over-hyped and star-studded plays didn’t really get a positive feedback from the viewers whereas in their comparison, those dramas which had unconventional themes and narratives did really well.
It is about time that the drama-makers come out of their fixation with such commercial sort of dramas that they make only with the intention of grabbing the ratings because the Pakistani drama viewers are intelligent and they proved it by welcoming the changes that some of the drama-makers made last year. 2016 surely was a great year for the drama buffs as it restored the faith people had in Pakistani dramas because a few drama-makers showed that they still cared and still took pride in their work. 2016 can safely be labeled as the year that changed the trend drastically and broke the monotony which is why now when we have transitioned into 2017, we are seeing some different dramas already. Let’s revisit all those beautiful dramas that we fell in love with last year and let’s discuss those dramas that all the drama-makers should learn lessons from:
Besharam
Besharam was probably the first drama after so many years which showed a perfect and healthy marital relationship that the two strong individuals shared. Both Mishi and Haider came from completely different backgrounds, where Mishi was a model and Haider was a politician – both headstrong and independent people who got married on a whim made the viewers fell in love with their love story. The writer of Besharam Sarwat Nazeer seemed to be on a challenge where she wanted to show how normal marriages work, where both a husband and a wife come together to solve their issues by communicating with each other. Mishi and Haider did everything that normal couples do, where they would talk their problems out, they would share a cup of coffee, surprise each other, give space to each other, understand and respect each other as well.
Since viewers were so used to clichés, when everything between Mishi and Haider seemed to be sailing smoothly, everyone expected a U-turn or a very drastic accident because the viewers couldn’t really grasp the fact that things could be this ‘normal’, ‘conventional’ and ‘amazing’ in a Pakistani drama of this day and age. Saba Qamar and Zahid Ahmed’s phenomenal chemistry made Mishi and Haider’s couple even more special.
Besharam came with a lot of beautiful lessons which never seemed preachy or boring but always had a meaning that actually stirred the emotions in the right direction. It was beautiful seeing such a head strong woman walking an extra mile to make her marriage work by pleasing her husband and respecting her in-laws. Similarly, it was quite refreshing to see a husband resolving his wife’s family issues too. Besharam surely is one such drama that our drama-makers should pay heed to and take notes from, especially because it showed how normal marriages work in most of the circumstances and how these sort of stories can resonate well with viewers too. Besharam’s popularity actually sealed the deal that the viewers know how to welcome stories that have nothing to do with dysfunctional marriages and they can actually watch and enjoy simple love/marriage stories with a smile on their face as well.
Dillagi
Dillagi was a love story which did not only have an unconventional leading lady but it also had a hero who was like no other. Unlike many other love stories, this one was not about the zalim samaj or gherulu zindagi ke masail but it showed how a woman who wants to take revenge will do anything to make the man who bruised her ego suffer. Dillagi was a trendsetter which showed that love stories don’t always have to be typical. Anmol’s character, her reasons for getting married to Mohid, ways in which she tried to make him miserable, the progression of this track from hatred to love and most importantly the message in the end that she was still just as adventures and bold as she was before are few reasons why Dillagi was anything but run-of-the-mill.
Pakistani drama viewers have seen innumerable heroes who fell in love with a seedhi sadhi larki (because she is the ideal candidate for the job!) and fought hard for getting married to her but Mohid is probably the only hero in the history of Pakistani dramas who fell in love with a girl because she was anything but seedhi sadhi. Most importantly, he loved this woman right till the end even with all her flaws. The iconic dialogue “Mohabbat andhi nahi faragh dil hoti hai, aaib dekhti hai magar nazar andaz kar deti hai!” summed up why Mohid was so willing to not only ignore but even accept everything wrong which Anmol ever did. This wasn’t the only cliché which Dillagi questioned and gave a brand new connotation of. Apart from this, the age-old saying “everything is fair in love and war” was also questioned by the writer in such a way that anyone who has watched Dillagi will always remember that particular conversation between Mohid and Anmol.
Drama serial Dillagi also had some extremely poignant, deep and meaningful dialogues to its credit which stayed with the viewers long after they were done watching the play. Mehwish Hayat and Humayun Saeed’s on screen chemistry and captivating performances made their characters and this love story magical, novel and unforgettable.
Mein Sitara
Mein Sitara showed the real face of the world of glitz and glam. It highlighted the pain and suffering in the life of a film star by showing how misleading public images can be. It showed what a big price some people have to pay for continuing to survive in the world without giving up. Mein Sitara was extraordinary in more ways than one. There are hardly any dramas which have delved so deep into the life of their leading characters the way Mein Sitara did and it did so without getting stagnant or repetitive. The story started when Sitara was a 10 year old girl and it ended when Sitara’s daughter grew up to be a director and it was engrossing right till the end.
The most notable aspect of this drama was that every phase of Sitara’s life was elaborated in a convincing and engaging manner. Her personality traits, her strengths and weaknesses and most importantly her unwillingness to give up turned out to be one of the most endearing aspects of this drama. Sitara was a leading lady like no other; she had been used, misunderstood and even abandoned but every time she came out even more strong, ready to take up her next challenge.
The best part of this drama was that no matter how slow the pace of the story got it always managed to transport the viewers to another world; Sitara’s world! Mein Sitara had some remarkable performances to its credit. It was a complete package and a trendsetter. All those writers out there who are scared of experimenting and look for shortcuts should take inspiration from Mein Sitara. It can also be a source of motivation for all those directors and producers who want to stick to the same old formulas because they are afraid to experiment.
Preet Na Kariyo Koi
Preet Na Kariyo Koi was one such drama that had a plethora of emotions, there was love, there was revenge, there was betrayal, jealousy, possessiveness, helplessness, devotion, dedication, deceit, denial, fearlessness and regret. Preet Na Kariyo Koi was one such drama that dealt with all these emotions in such a convincing manner and the writer Amna Mufti made sure to convey all of that through the characters brilliantly. Preet Na Kariyo Koi was a story about Goshi, a grey character which you could hate but feel for at the same time because her psychology was elaborated clearly and realistically. Understanding a grey character like Goshi was no easy feat but the writer made sure to show her entire journey in such a manner where everything that she did ended up having a justification by the end of the episode which helped the viewers a great deal. Even though Goshi was the central figure of the drama but the rest of the story was supported by such beautiful characters too which filled your heart with warmth and made you connect to them too.
Preet Na Kariyo Koi showed a fearless young girl who could go to any extreme for the sake of the man she loved, where she could hurt her father and her mother-like aunt too but later she realized the importance of her family despite living in the denial for years and years and despite failing at almost everything at a certain point in her life. It was a complete journey that Goshi lived through and a transition that she showed which was tackled with so much of maturity by the director. The writer took a risk by showing a girl like Goshi because chances were that her character wouldn’t sit well with the viewers but the way viewers reacted to it showed that they were ready to see unconventional leading ladies on screen too. This was Hira Mani’s first project as the protagonist and she showcased her talent as an actress brilliantly.
This drama dealt with the aspect of regional politics, power and authority that comes with it yet how they can end up becoming shackles for someone. This drama had so much going for it where the crux of the story was all about Goshi’s struggles, but the overall treatment was so refreshing as they brought the essence of interiors of Lahore to life. Drama makers surely can learn from Preet Na Kariyo Koi how and where to stop, like if they want to show things that can be a bit too heavy and unconventional for the viewers, there’s always a way for it. Preet Na Kariyo Koi surely was an intelligent piece of writing directed intelligently as well that is why people stayed glued to their screens and actually looked forward to it.
Sang e Marmar
This show blew all the viewers away and it is still fresh in everyone’s memory. When Sang e Marmar began, no one actually knew that they were in for a rollercoaster ride of emotions and if there’s one word that actually describes Sang e Marmar the best, it is unpredictable. Sang e Marmar’s story was set in the small town of KPK, highlighting Pukhtoon culture and its weaknesses in such a convincing manner that those who belonged to the region ended up testifying in the favor of everything that was being shown without getting offended. The reason behind the realism in the story of this drama was the fact that the writer Mustafa Afridi himself hailed from KPK and that is why, he knew what he was showcasing in this story.
Sang e Marmar was all about revenge, ego, misunderstandings and then redemption. While watching Sang e Marmar, the viewers felt that they watched this entire journey and grew with the characters to this extent that they started understanding them and their perspective effortlessly. The best part about this drama was that the villain Torah Khan was never considered to be the villain until he started crossing the line because the writer presented him in such a way that his story actually stirred sympathy for him as he was deeply hurt by another villain Torah Khan. It was probably after a long long time that the drama covering tribal animosity and family politics did so well with the viewers because it was a presented with such uniqueness.
Sang e Marmar has to be the first such drama in Pakistani history that spoke against the concept of Riba and showcased its cons in such a manner that it did compel the viewers to think about this subject. It showcased how Riba literally ruined generations of one family and how those involved in it ended up losing everything, their family, their pride, their respect, everything. Another beautiful aspect of Sang e Marmar was that despite living in such an environment where women hardly had any rights, all the female characters in this drama were headstrong and believed in making their own decisions, be it Shameem, be it Bano, Shireen, Pari, Durkhane, Gulalai or even Palwasha, all of them had something or the other going for them without having much authority or control over their lives.
Sang e Marmar surely was a breath of fresh air even though its story was quite heavy and the situations were quite heart-wrenching. This is one such drama that definitely can teach drama-makers a lot of things especially a thing or two about the fact that how without sensationalizing any subject, they can just stick to the point and convey the story in such a convincing manner. Sang e Marmar’s cast, direction and writing turned it into a blockbuster and not to be missed, the situational comedy that kept things light hearted and the amazing, deep and meaningful dialogues that acted as a cherry on top.
Tum Yaad Aye
Tum Yaad Aye was a classic family drama which reminded many of the viewers of the golden era of PTV dramas when relationships in general were mostly explored by the writers and a love story was usually a side track. It was the story of a family which went through good times and bad ones and later on it showed how these changes effected their lives and personalities. Zaini’s character was another reason why drama makers should learn lesson from this drama because most of the writers are bent on showing perfect heroines who can do no wrong. Zaini made some terrible decisions in her life but in the end she proved that if you have a solid upbringing then you eventually achieve your goals and learn from your mistakes. The focus on a girl’s career and education was another refreshing aspect of this drama especially because it was done in a brilliant manner.
The highlight of this drama was its unconventional yet appealing characters which were beautifully etched-out. Another reason why this drama was different from the rest was that the writer covered all aspects of the story thoroughly without banking on shortcuts. The overall treatment given to the play was also impressive, it did not have any over-dramatic twists and turns but had plenty of quality content to keep the viewers hooked to their television screens.
Udaari
Udaari was an exceptional play which had some groundbreaking developments to its credit. This was not the first time that a Pakistani writer had written a story revolving around child abuse and rape but it was definitely the first time that a rapist was taken to court and the victim herself testified against him even though she did not have the support of her mother. This drama showed that rapists deserved to be punished for their crime and that raping someone was not a ‘mistake’ but a criminal offense, an idea which is very basic but is completely missing from those dramas which deal with the issue.
Udaari was also extraordinary because it showed that a victim with her own will and inner strength can turn herself into a survivor. The idea that it wasn’t the victim who needed to feel ashamed because of what happened to her was also an important aspect of this drama. Everything changed the moment Zebu started believing that she was a survivor and not a victim, Imtiaz’s confidence was completely shaken when he saw the self-belief with which Zebu confronted him and it also turned the legal case around.
This wasn’t the only powerful message which Udaari put forward, it also showed how people who had resources can help people who are not that fortunate, achieve their goals. None of these women would have achieved so much if they did not have the moral and practical support of their educated and well-off friends. Sheedan’s character was also very inspirational, for a change the viewers saw a woman who did not need a man to look out for her and who stood by all the women associated with her whether it was her daughter, her neighbor or her neighbor’s daughter.
Udaari was truly inspiring, it was filled with positive messages, it was thoroughly entertaining and most importantly it has quite a few phenomenal performances which gave a new identity to some very famous actors. Ahsan Khan and Bushra Ansari in particular did exceptionally well in their respective roles.
So, these are the dramas that we believe set the bar high and came as breath of fresh air because of their unconventional narratives and characters. These dramas had so much newness to offer that the viewers loved the change and felt that the makers of these dramas restored their faith in Pakistani drama industry. Please share your thoughts about these dramas and feel free to speak about more such dramas that according to you can give a lesson or two to our drama-makers?
Fatima Awan & Zahra Mirza.
DRAMAS TAUGHT US TO MARRY YOUR COUSINS!
I finally decided to write about this topic as I am still noticing that our dramas usually revolves around cousins’ love and marital affairs. Our drama makers love to show affairs between cousins while in reality cousins are like brother and sisters, so I don’t know what prompts them to suggest that cousins are usually indulged into each other.
Marriage is indeed a beautiful phase of life as everyone wants to have a life partner who can be with you in all stages of life. Some people do Love Marriages and some people do Arrange Marriages. All I can see in dramas that you prefer to do both love and arrange marriages with your cousins. I understand that cousins do marry with each other because of the so called reason of “Dekha Bhaala larka/ larki” but according to our dramas it seems like everyone is interested in marrying with their cousins.
So have a look on list of dramas that revolves around cousins marriages:
Meri Zaat Zara-e-Benishan:
Let’s start with a drama MZZB, Arfeen love Saba his paternal cousin and decided to marry her. Adil, saba’s another paternal cousin had also shown interest in Saba. Arfeen’s mother succeeded to apart Arfeen from Saba by setting a trap to prove that Adil and Saba were involved in illicit behaviour. This drama was a perfect story of cousins’ tragic love story. Result= cousins marriage failed.
Humsafar:
This drama is the best example of cousins’ love and martial affairs. Let’s see how strings are attached, Khizer, Sara’s Paternal cousin love Sara, Sara madly love Asher her maternal cousin, Asher love Khirad his wife and Paternal cousin. Sara with help of Khizer succeeded to apart Asher and Khirad but fate re unites them. In the end one cousin Sara died after not getting Asher as her life partner. Result= Cousins marriage half succeeded half failed.
Kankar:
This drama was although based on domestic abuse on women but in the end everyone was happy after getting married with their respective cousins. Arzoo love Sikander her maternal cousin but Sikander wants to marry Kiran. Kiran’s paternal cousin Adnan wants to marry Kiran as well. In the end Kiran got remarried with Adnan after getting divorce from Sikander, as he used to beat her and Sikandar got remarried with Arzoo and all cousins live happily ever after. Result= All cousins are successful.
Dil-e-Muzter:
Yet another successful drama of Hum-TV but again the story revolves around cousin marital affair. Sila love Adeel her paternal cousin and they both got married. Although Adeel treated Sila badly but in the end when Adeel ask forgiveness she forgave her cousin and decided to move on with him leaving Ahmer friend zoned. Result= Cousins’ marriage successful.
Marasim:
This drama was indeed a masterpiece in terms of story line and direction however it is another fine example of Cousins’ love affair. Dawood and Deeba were engaged to their paternal cousins Momenah and Abdullah from childhood. Dawood and Momenah love each other madly, Deeba also love Abdullah but Abdullah was not at all interested in Deeba. In the end Deeba was finally married to Abdullah and Momenah got married with Fahad her maternal cousin. The interesting and funny fact of this drama was that both Zaid and Dawood died as they were unable to marry their respective cousins. Result= Cousins marriage successful and those who are unsuccessful died.
Daam:
This was yet another gem by Umera Ahmed but as usual story revolves around cousins. Junaid love Zara, Maliha’s best friend, Maliha love her paternal cousin Yasir. Fiza, Yasir’s sister got some real psychological problems and she always show her jealousy towards Zara and she succeeded to snatch Junaid from her. Not all dramas have happy endings, this drama got finished with some real grim faces as all cousins got nothing but separation. Fiza Jealousy and Maliha’s selfishness indeed destroyed everyone’s life. Result= Cousin’s marriage unsuccessful.
Ru Baru:
A drama that was self-destroyed by the writer, I mean this could be among great dramas of 2014 but writer got some another plan. Although the main characters were sarmad and shabeeh but most of the drama was focused on Kiran and Tipu who were both maternal and paternal cousins. Tipu at first divorced Kiran as she always blamed Tipu for having extra marital affairs but when Tipu’s mother insisted him to marry her again he agreed. This drama was ended on a very absurd note leaving many questions unanswered. Result= Cousins’ marriage successful.
Ahista Ahista:
The Lameness of this drama cannot be defined in a single word. I just want to say that huge money had been spent on Production Quality but the story is actually unbearable. Anyways Zawar is a lucky man as he is enjoying his life with an Indian and a Pakistani wife and yes the Pakistani wife is as usual his cousin. Its fine to show Zawar’s second wife as his cousin but casting Mawra against Adnan Siddiqui I mean are you serious? Result= Cousins’ Marriage Successful.
Jab We Wed:
Another perfect example of cousins’ love affair, this drama is currently on-air on Urdu 1. Nisa love Faris madly, her Paternal cousin but Faris needs to fulfil his mother’s last wish that Faris should marry with one maternal cousin out of three cousins. When Faris told Nisa about her mother’s wish she was heart-broken. Farish wants Nisa to help him to suggest which cousin will be suitable for her, Nisa was although not willing to help him at start but finally she agreed. Result= although the drama is still On-Air but the result is successful as per the story line we all know that Faris will eventually marry Nisa.
Rung:
I know most of you are not watching this drama, it is currently On-Air on Hum Sitaray. I found this play much better than most of the HUM-TV plays currently On-Air. So Saniya and Zafar are cousins and best childhood friends. Saniya grows up to be an over ambitious woman as a doctor who wants to be on top and everything should be perfect in her life. She prefers her work and ambition over her family, while Zafar prefers family and simple life. On Saniya’s mother last wish Saniya got married with Zafar but it was like a forceful marriage as Saniya never finds Zafar as a compatible companion. Saniya is so workaholic that she neglected her children while Zafar cared for his family. Result= Not applicable until drama ends but it seems like Saniya might leave Zafar or she may realise in the end that she is actually losing her beautiful family.
So any other drama in your mind which is based on Cousins’ marital or love affair? P.S: Please no debate on cousins’ marriages.
Dramas Online Awards 2012
It is the season of awards; time to appreciate all the outstanding dramas that kept us enthralled all through the year 2012, the performances that left us spell-bound, The writers whose inspirational and in depth stories kept us thoroughly entertained and the directors who impressed us with their abilities. The Dramasonline team has thought these nominations through over and over again before finalizing them and we are leaving it up to our visitors – the viewers, to decide who deserves these awards the most. Vote for your favorite dramas, actors, writers and directors here and help them win these awards. It is a way of letting them know how much we appreciate their hard work and a good way to pay tribute to all these talented people.
Best Drama 2012
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Dramas Online Awards – Results
First of all we would like to thank everyone who participated in the voting and shared their opinions regarding the awards on the website. The voting closed a few days ago and it is time for us to discuss the results. Please feel free to share your opinion because your feedback is highly valuable. These results are based on the votes that were given to the dramas/writers/actors and directors in different categories by the public. It came as no surprise that the play Hamsafar got most votes in all the categories and this is exactly the reason why we will be mentioning the dramas that came in second position too. Here are the results.
Best Drama 2012:
First Place: Hamsafar (Hamsafar got 2,070 votes)
Second Place: Durr-e-Shehwar (Durr-e-Shehwar got 504 votes)
Total Votes cast: 3,490
There is huge difference between the number of votes that these two dramas got, the sweeping majority that Hamsafar got came as no surprise. Hamsafar got 59 percent of the total votes cast and Durr-e-Shehwar got 14 percent of the total votes cast. Durr-e-Shehwar was in competition with amazing plays like Shehr-e-Zaat and Bilquess Kaur which were very famous as well but people voted in the favor of Durr-e-Shehwar.
Best Actor In A Leading Role:
First Place: Fawad Khan for Hamsafar (Fawad Khan got 2,724 votes)
Second Place: Faisal Qureshi for Jahez (Faisal Qureshi got 179 votes)
Total Votes Cast: 3,393
This really is amazing, Fawad Khan who has not been around for as long as the rest of the actors who were nominated for this category won with a very big margin. Fawad Khan won by getting 80 percent of the total votes cast and Faisal Qureshi got 5 percent. Mikaal Zulfiqar got 172 votes.
Best Actress In A Leading Role:
First Place: Mahira Khan for Hamsafar (Mahira Khan got 1,540 votes)
Second Place: Sanam Baloch for Durr-e-Shehwar (Sanam Baloch got 773 votes)
Total Votes Cast: 3, 405
Mahira Khan got 45 percent of the total votes cast and Sanam Baloch got 22 percent. The outstanding performance by Bushra Ansari in Bilquees Kaur did not get as many votes as one would have expected it to get.
Best Supporting Actor 2012:
First Place: Mohib Mirza for Shehr-e-Zaat (Mohib Mirza got 1,533 votes)
Second Place: Syed Mohammad Ahmed for Durr-e-Shehwar (Syed Mohammad Ahmed got 752 votes)
Total Votes Cast: 3,036
There were no nominations from the play Hamsafar in this category. Mohib Mirza won by getting 50 percent of the total votes cast and Syed Mohammad Ahmed bagged the second position by getting 25 percent of the total votes cast.
Best Supporting Actress 2012:
First Place: Naveen Waqar for Hamsafar (Naveen Waqar got 1,361 votes)
Second Place: Samina Peerzada for Shehr e Zaat (Samina Peerzada got 1,262 votes)
Total Votes Cast: 3,200
This was a very close competition; there isn’t much of a difference in the number of votes that the two actresses got. Naveen Waqar won the award by getting 43 percent of the total votes cast and Samina Peerzada bagged the second place by getting 39 percent of the total votes cast.
Best Dialogues 2012:
First Place: Farhat Ishtiaq for Hamsafar (Farhat ishtiaq got 1,180 votes)
Second Place: Umera Ahmed for Shehr-e-Zaat ( Umera Ahmed got 939 votes)
Total Votes Cast: 3,145
Umera Ahmed was nominated for Shehr-e-Zaat and Durr-e-Shehwar both and when one adds the results of both the plays together, she got more votes than Farhat Ishtiaq but the competition was between individual plays so we will count the votes that the plays got individually. Farhat Ishtiaq got 38 percent of the total votes cast and Umera Ahmed got 30 percent of the total votes cast. This was a very close competition.
Best Director 2012:
First Place: Sarmad Khoosat for Hamsafar (Sarmad Khoosat got 2,115 votes)
Second Place: Sarmad Khoosat for Shehr-e-Zaat (Sarmad Khoosat got 354 votes)
Total Votes Cast: 3,045
Sarmad Khoosat got majority of the votes for both his dramas but there is a big difference between the number of votes that the two got. He got 69 percent of the total votes cast for Hamsafar and 12 percent for Shehr-e-Zaat.
Best On-Screen Couple 2012:
First Place: Mahira Khan and Fawad Khan for Hamsafar (They got 2,703 votes)
Second Place: Sanam Baloch and Meekal Zulfiqar for Durr-e-Shehwar (They got 182 votes)
Total Votes Cast: 3,174
It seems like there was no competition there!! Mahira and Fawad won by getting 85 percent of the total votes cast and Sanam and Meekal got only 6 percent.
Best OST 2012:
First Place: Who Hamsafar Tha (Hamsafar’s OST got 2,236 votes)
Second Place: Yaar Ko Humne (SeZ’s OST got 582 votes)
Total Votes Cast: 3,247
The OST of hamsafar won by getting 60 percent of the total votes cast and the OST of Shehr-e-Zaat got second place by getting 18 percent of the total votes cast.
These results clearly suggest that in people’s opinion Hamsafar was the most loved play in all respects in 2012 and Shehr-e-Zaat is the only play which had a real competition with Hamsafar.
Dramas I Regret Watching!
Ohkay, yes we all have had our fair share of bad dramas that we ended up watching thinking the story might improve or we will have something to keep with us by the end but sadly we were mistaken. The story went out of the way & even beat the word of unpredictability. I like to watch dramas that are safe & at times predictable but not those which end up becoming a regret wasting the time upon.
So, the list dedicated to such masterpieces is as belows:
Mastana Mahi:
I actually failed to understand what was so ‘mastana’ about the ‘mahi’ in this drama. It started off as a story of two friends taking different paths in their lives but the story had absolutely nothing to offer once it progressed. Mehreen Raheel acted her bit well because it was a role we have seen her playing again & again, of a little pooh girl who likes things her way. She ends up marrying a man double her age & then after having issues she walks out of that marriage. What I actually disliked & never understood was the part where Fahad Mustafa gets himself checked in a motel in South Africa & he comes across a girl who does illegal things to make a living. The character was played by Deepti Gupta & we all have seen what a phenomenal actress she is but it was a farce seeing her wasted in such a role plus it just didn’t make sense. Sajjal Ali was beautiful as Suhai in that role but then the story took a turn & moved to politics of the town. Who would’ve thought that a story which probably started off abroad would end up in a town of Sindh where in the end three ladies on the phone will threaten a goon & they will get the man of their family back. What a waste of time I must say!
Zard Mausam:
The story was about a young girl putting her parents through hell. But I think it wasn’t only confined to her parents who she put through hell, it went on to her siblings, then to her husband & then eventually her unborn child. I think the writer had nothing to tell us & it was more like a drama where the ideas were inflicted at a random thought. No bases, no grounds for anything & the story was just bad with an equally bad execution. I actually by the end of the drama thought why did I do this to myself & wasted a whole lot of weeks on such a bad story? Yes, I did expect that may be Ayeza Khan will earn some brains but the way she kept on moving in her life was totally unrealistic. I, till this date do not get the purpose of the drama & nor do I wish to find out.
Mere Dard Ko Jo Zuban Mile:
What was that drama all about? Miseries of the whole world rolled into one family? I was gutted to see it go down the drain because when I tuned into this drama I thought we got a very nice family drama based on a strong friendship, no doubt all the characters were amazing & the best role was played by Sheheryaar Munawwar of a guy who had a few limitations but I absolutely felt for the character because the approach was different & he wasn’t made to look pitiful in the start but sadly it wasn’t meant to be. He later went on losing one limb after another & nothing in the story made sense. Alishba Yousaf was great in the drama & definitely the only saving grace but sadly she couldn’t pull off such a weak script single handedly because the miseries made all the the other characters vulnerable.
Ek Tamanna La Hasil Si:
Yes, the story & sense was ‘lahasil’ in this drama & I couldn’t ‘hasil’ anything from it. I know it was based on the real life stories where the daughters in law get tortured by their husband’s family but the level of torture & then the accusations were enough of a tick off. I remember leaving reviewing it the midway because I was running out of decent words to speak about the story myself. It had everything from drinking to extramarital affairs to infidelity accusation & in the end a protagonist losing her mind. It would’ve been better if a little less miseries were thrown our way but sorry it was a bad bad drama.
Silvatein:
Never thought that this drama would ever made to my regret-watching list because it started off great & all the characters were realistic but the note it ended on was absolutely ridiculous. Yes, it was just another one of those sister rivalry based stories but I thought the drama had more to offer than just that & yes, it did offer a lot more but in all the negative aspects. A sister getting involved in the black magic against her eldest sister just to get a few pennies of the property, boy I was mistaken to be taking them as literate & sophisticated people. Amina Sheikh tried hard to make a mark but failed miserably. All she had was to pull off a painful face & take all the blame on her, I was bored to death by watching her act all miserable. The drama was a big flop for me at least.
Kadurat:
Despite the production value & a great cast & even the appearance of Deepak Parwani after years & years, this drama was an absolute rubbish. Not that we all are aware of the point where it lead to but the characters were bad. Sanam Saeed tried to act the character of Mina with the best of her ability but sadly she on her own was enough to spoil the whole drama. Yes, we all do like to watch some thrillers & dramas with a tint of negativity but this was capable of spoiling your taste for a whole week. Extremely sad that this drama was what I thought would be different but in the end made me feel I wasted my time upon. I sincerely hope that the writer got a good feedback of this drama & we won’t be seeing her using the imagination in such a way again.
Kabhi Kabhi:
Yes, this drama is on-air right now & I am already regretting watching this. I am not sure why such a good cast opt for such weak scripts making us fall for the trap. The only reason why I tuned into this drama was because of Ahsan/Mehwish Khan’s pairing because they both have a great on-screen chemistry. The drama began with a great characterization making us feel that it had something different to offer. So sad it wasn’t supposed to be & we all know where the story is heading to. I hope it ends ASAP & the Friday night prime time slot is filled with something to look forward to, not something that we dread tuning into.
So, this is what my list comprises of. I know people would expect me to add Mujhe Khuda Pe Yakeen Hai in this list but the truth is as much as I disliked the drama I enjoyed reviewing & then reading the comments of all the people who agreed & felt exactly the same as me about the show. So, yes for that I thank the makers of Mujhe Khuda Pe Yakeen Hai for providing us with a weekly entertainment that we all would laugh ours head off at. Please feel free to share the dramas you regretted watching.
Keep Supporting,
Cheers,
Zahra Mirza.
Dramas based on foreign novels
Nowadays almost every other drama is based on a novel or short story mostly written by a female fiction writer. Adapting novels for films and dramas is a popular trend worldwide, being the first television channel definitely state run Pakistan Television is the pioneer in Pakistan when it comes to adapting novels for dramas. PTV produced many dramas based on Urdu and regional (Punjabi, Sindhi) novels which I had already covered in a series of articles. Following on the trend of PTV, now novel based drama is a routine.
But PTV clearly carries another distinction in this aspect which is adapting foreign language novels for dramas. Adapting a foreign novel requires a lot of effort as it requires localization of main character and situation of novel. The main theme remains the same, but the character and environment of novel is customized as per the local taste and censor requirements.
Since 1970’s PTV produced few dramas based on novels, which received mixed response. Interestingly most of such dramas by PTV have Rahat Kazmi in the cast. Speaking of contemporary drama making, only Hum Tv has adapted few foreign novels as dramas though they never mentioned the name of the novel.
This article is a compilation of drama serials of PTV and Hum Tv which were based on foreign novels.
Qurbatain aur Faaslay
Qurbatain aur Faaslay aired in 1974 was based on Russian novel ‘Fathers and sons,’ by Ivan Turgenev. Starring Rahat Kazmi and Sahira Kazmi, the play was very popular when aired from PTV Rawalpindi centre. It was a black and white play and perhaps its recording is no more available. The play provided nationwide recognition to both Rahat and Sahira.
Parchayian
Parchayian in late 1970’s is another play from PTV Rawalpindi centre based on English novel ‘Portrait of a Lady’ by Henry James. Haseena Moin dramatized the novel whereas Rahat Kazmi, Sahira Kazmi, Talat Hussain, Shakeel and Javaid Sheikh were in prominent roles. The play was successful and it is available online as well.
Teesra Kinara
Teesra Kinara in late 1970’s is another play from PTV Lahore center based on Russian-American novelist Ayn Rand’s novel ‘Fountainhead’ . Starring Rahat Kazmi, Usman Peerzada, Sahira Kazmi, Badi-uzZaman, Saba Hameed, it was dramatized by Rahat Kazmi himself. Teesra Kinara is also remembered for its theme song Kabhi Hum Khoobsorat Thay in the voice of Nayyara Noor
Ehsaas
Ehsaas in mid 1980’s is another play from PTV Karachi center. It was a mini serial of six episodes starring Rahat Kazmi, Durr-e-Shehwar Raheem, Marina Khan, Khalid Anum, Sabiha Khanum and Hameed Wyne. Dramatized by Shahid Kazmi it was directed by Shazad Khalil. Ehsaas was based on English novel ‘Misunderstood’ by Florence Montgomery
After gradual decline of PTV in from mid 90’s onwards, Hum TV is definitely a spearhead in drama making which revived the tradition of Pakistani drama. Through its back to back strong productions, Hum TV pulled the audience attention back towards Pakistani dramas which restored the faith of television viewers in Pakistani productions. Few of Hum TV dramas were based on foreign novels though they never mentioned the name of the novel in the credits.
The Ghost
The Ghost in 2008/2009 on Hum TV was an adaptation from a foreign novel. For television it was dramatized by Umera Ahmed and directed by Babar Javed starring Faisal Qureshi, Samina Peerzada, Savera Nadeem, Nadia Jameel, Sania Saeed, Rehan Sheikh and Ismael Bashi. The credits of drama clearly say it is an adaptation, but the name of the novel was not mentioned in the credits. Despite a huge cast, and big names as director and writer Ghost was not much popular.
Khamoshiyan
KhamoshiyaaN in 2010 was also an adaptation and it was mentioned in the credits of the drama though the name of adapted novel was missing in the credits. Directed by Babar Javed and written by Samira Fazal the play starred Nauman Ejaz, Sania Saeed, Faisal Rehman, Ayesha Khan, Vaneza Ahmed and Sana Khan in main roles. Khamoshiyan was a successful play.
Mera Naseeb
Mera Naseeb in 2011 was a successful play of Hum Tv written by Sameera Fazal. Again the credits say ‘A part of the story is an adaptation’ but the name of adapted story or novel was missing in the credits. Starring Sanam Saeed, Syra Yousaf, Adeel Hussain, Bushra Ansari, Rubina Ashraf, Samina Peerzada, Imran Abbas, Imran Aslam, Sajid Hassan, Mera Naseeb enjoyed great success with audience as well as critics. It also won the best drama award Lux Style Award. Though the drama makers never mentioned about adapted novel, later on social media it is revealed that novel Sister of My Heart by an Indian author was the original source of the story.
So that is my compilation of dramas adapted on foreign novels. Do share your experiences and views on these dramas, or mention if some drama is missing in the list.
Also comment whether foreign novels be adapted as dramas or not? If yes is there any recommendation from your side?
Thanks for your precious time.
Rashid Nazir Ali
Drama Yeh Dil Mera Got A Release Date with New Promising Promos
Hum Tv has announced that the drama Yeh Dil Mera will start from 30th October.
Yeh Dil Mera is going to be the first drama in which Ahad and Sajal are going to appear on the screen together for the first time after their engagement.
Adnan Siddiqui and Mira Sethi are playing Sajal’s parents, while Zarnish Khan is playing Ahad’s parent in the play. The first promo of Yeh Dil Mera showed the romantic part of the story, but the latest testers show a whole different story. We see two sides of the leading characters, one where there is a romance between the boss Ahad and the employee Sajal, and the other where the couple appears disturbed by their past.
Sajal and Ahad have become the most-demanding actors of the time. Every director wants to cast them because of their strong performance. Sajal is currently playing the role of Momina in Alif opposite to Hamza Ali Abbasi on Geo TV. Ahad is winning the hearts of many for his tremendous acting in Ehd-e-Wafa.
From the first promo of Yeh Dil Mera, we all thought that the story was about a boss falling in love with his employee, but it’s actually something else. Ahad looks like a problematic boss who is always torturing his employee, Sajal. There are some supernatural powers in the whole play that are out to get Sajal.
Sajal gets scary dreams about her childhood. She sees things that no one else can see. We all are wondering what happened to Sajal, and why is she getting all the scary dreams. How Ahad and Sajal are going to get together?
There is a lot of confusion, and we can only wait for the actual show to start on Wednesday, 30th October on Hum TV to find out more about the story.
Here are New Promos of Drama
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J8tspJHkVf8
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uMP0I7zKWTE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mAIxiAfNhCs