Zaid Ali got married to the love of his life Yumna recently and the wedding was a huge sensation on the internet. The couple looked utterly cute on the event. Pictures from their wedding ceremony were shared all over social media. People wished the couple and many loved how they both looked simple and cute with bride keeping her styling minimal and not going over the top with things. A video from the day of their Nikkah is out on the internet and the couple looks absolutely beautiful together. Here watch Zaid and Yumna’s wedding day video:
https://youtu.be/mTmYdXLdx5s
We wish the couple always be this happy and may their smiles shine like this always!
Verna has piqued interest in public in the wake of its teaser release. The teaser was very gloomy and dark and focused on the aggression and revenge surrounding the events in the film.
The newly released title track “Sambhal Sambhal Kay” by Shoaib Mansoor’s Verna is all about love and roses. A lovely picnic in the woods between a loving couple while a photographer clicks them away is beautiful to watch and listen.
Ohkay so, these two episodes of Yaar e Bewafa were slow but interesting. I think they really should pick up the pace because due to limited characters & repetitive scenes, it has become one such drama that I watch while fast forwarding & while doing that, I know that I am not missing much. It still is a very decent watch but I guess this drama can be a good choice for binge watching because to tune to it every week for a slow episode is not that nice!
So, Amna was faced with one difficulty after another & even though she didn’t mean to, she ended up giving a lot of reasons for Zaid to complain. She left his mother because she had to take care of her injured kid, it was sad to see Amna struggling so hard & Zaid not even giving her a chance to explain.
To be honest, even though I sympathize with Amna & I understand her character but I think I need more because till date, ever since the drama has begun all we know about her is that she puts up with the mistreatment of Saleem & there’s nothing more to her character. Zaid tried to talk to Saleem because he understood that Humera was comfortable with Amna but Saleem in stead of understanding Zaid’s problems, ended up making things even tougher for Amna. I don’t really understand why is Saleem so insecure? Has Amna not done enough? Is she not putting up with everything that he throws at her? Hasn’t she been able to prove her loyalty to him? It is sad to see her struggling so hard to make the ends meet only so that her husband can be well-rested but he can not see that, rather he puts even more restrictions on her!
Zaid’s involvement in Amna’s life created even more problems for her. Zaid tried to compensate her for all that she did for his mother but Amna decided not to accept anything because she wanted to draw a line & let Zaid know how much she respects her husband (deliberately not using the word love here). Anyways, Zaid’s mother made some progress & he knew that she needs Amna even more now because she needed that extra attention & care to recover perfectly & that is why he chose to meet Saleem but like a lunatic, he assaulted him.
To be honest, when Amna received the call after Zaid & Saleem’s fight, I really thought that she would get the good/bad news that he is no more but I was majorly disappointed when he survived. I really want this character out of the picture because he has survived for too long despite being absolutely useless.
It was interesting how Zaid was reminded of Fizza when he saw Amna taking a stand for Saleem & being by his side through thick & thin. This is the first trait of Amna that Zaid has noticed & it did leave enough impact for him to not only compare her with Fizza but discuss it with his friend too. Till this point, all we know about Amna is that she is loyal to a fault, but I need something more. Anyways, please share your thoughts about these two episodes of Yaar e Bewafa.
Ohkay so, seriously the writer of this drama deserves 21 topon ki salami for not only coming up with a character like Suhana but for also justifying her wrongdoings. There is absolutely nothing about this main character that is likable because in stead of ‘understanding’ her perspective, all I can see is that she is one thankless twisted psycho who doesn’t bat an eyelid when she lies with every single breath that she takes!
Suhana keeps on telling Rameez that she can not leave Imtiyaz & that she accepted him because of Istikhara but what she is doing is totally opposite to what she should’ve done when she chose to get married to Imtiyaz. Suhana has officially started two timing because the way she was lying & grabbing every opportunity to see Rameez proved it. Suhana chose not to stay at her parent’s place because she knew that she will be faced with a lot of restrictions there & she won’t be able to see Rameez so easily.
In this episode, there were so many dialogues that were cringe-worthy. Suhana thinks that she & Rameez survived the accident because of their true ishq , I mean that was so bizarre. It is absolutely sickening that the writer is justifying a character like Suhana by showing that ‘love’ is everything & a woman under someone’s Nikkah can conveniently deceive her spouse. Suhana’s character is beyond comprehension, like this is her pattern – she meets Rameez despite telling him that this is going to be their last meeting, she is not into Imtiyaz, she tells Rameez she can not leave Imtiyaz but whenever she is with her people like her mother or Manzura, she doesn’t leave any stone unturned to tell them how much she loves Rameez? What is she even trying to achieve? Since she is not even respecting the sacred relationship that she has with Imtiyaz then there’s absolutely no point in continuing it!?!
Suhana loves Rameez but when the drama began & she got married to Imtiyaz, I thought she will then compare the two & will come to a conclusion that she was better off with a gentleman like Imtiyaz but boy, this girl is twisted because she is doing everything to ruin her marriage for a loser guy like Rameez but then she makes sure to let Rameez know that she is not into him anymore? I think Suhana should learn a basic thing like ‘actions speak louder than words’, she doesn’t have to receive his phone calls, she doesn’t have to see him, she thinks sporting a poker face & shamelessly listening to Rameez’s confessions during every meeting is going to give him the impression that she is happy with Imtiyaz? Seriously! Usually we use the term loser for male characters because they take loser-ness to another level but Suhana seamlessly makes it to that list too, yes she is a big time loser!
When Talat asked Suhana about Rameez, I was shocked at how seamlessly she lied that she went to talk him into getting married to Jeena where in all of their conversations, Suhana never took her name because even she doesn’t want this marriage to take place! I thought we will see some drama when Imtiyaz told Zafar that Suhana was with Rameez, because he called his wife but that scene ended right there, so if that was what was going to happen then what was the need of that scene in the first place because all I know is that Suhana is a spoiled brat that can’t be tamed!
The best bit of this episode were the backdrops that were used to suggest that Imtiyaz was travelling, at least there was something that made sense despite the sloppy & extremely bad cut paste job. I loved how Dubai’s busiest airport had no banda & banday ki zaat because Imtiyaz was travelling, lol! Anyways, please share your thoughts about this episode of Teri Raza.
Fauzia’s dialogue about everyone she has met so far pretty much summed up Fauzia’s journey. Right from the beginning she has been surrounded by people who are constantly trying to use her in some way or the other. First her brother forced that marriage on her to please his wife then her father let her down, her husband betrayed her, the person she went to work for wanted to use her as well, the shelter she took refuge in was the same and now she has no one to turn to! Now it seems that Fauzia will do whatever it takes to earn money because she wants to fight a legal battle to take her son back. Since this story is based on Qandeel Baloch’s real life story therefore one cannot help but notice the fact that the writer has done everything to prove that whatever she did was a direct result of the situations people put her in and not because she left her home looking for a “career” like the one she adopted. I was hoping that the writer would take a more nuanced approach but clearly every single scenario has been created to make the viewers feel for Fauzia and to justify her actions.
Had Fauzia’s marriage worked out and if Abid was willing to support her, things would have been completely different for her, therefore, right now whatever Fauzia is going through is more of Abid’s fault than her own. She was always honest with Abid and right from the first day she told him that she wanted a career in showbiz. Also, the fact that she only decided to walk away after Abid admitted to being unfaithful to her and was abusive also justifies Fauzia’s actions. Her parents did not support her hence she has no one to turn to now and had no choice but to go back. So far Fauzia’s character has absolutely no weaknesses, except that she is gullible, naive and impulsive. She has human flaws but no negative traits but everyone else around her is either vile or is an opportunist. It is definitely a case of Fauzia against the world kind of a situation which is a little hard to digest and makes this look like a one-sided story! I can’t help but compare this drama to Mein Sitara over and over again because this too is a story of a girl coming from a rural background who wants to make it big in showbiz. Sitara however made mistakes, there were times when she was emotionally vulnerable and she wasn’t picture perfect, which was definitely easier to relate to.
Tonight’s episode showed how Fauzia decided to return to her husband who did not take very long to get married again. Meeting Ruby and hearing from her that Abid had given their child away came as a rude shock and proved to be the final nail in the coffin. This particular scene was directed and acted out brilliantly. Fauzia stood there wondering if she could go back to her house but the flashback scenes suggested that it was not an option. Saba Qamar’s faultless performance continues to be the best aspect of this play. Unfortunately, the characterizations however leave a lot to be desired. The element of surprise is also missing from the drama. Ali Kazmi is also impressive as Abid; a man who thinks he can do whatever he wishes and has shocking double standards. Although we see men like him in our dramas all the time but this is the first time that he is playing such a role.
The past few episodes were definitely better than this one. I am slightly disappointed with the writer’s approach in this particular episode. Right now, the story seems more predictable than ever. Fauzia’s elder brother’s disappearance is also sticking out like a sore thumb!
How many of you watched tonight’s episode? Do share your thoughts about it.
If you were planning on stalking Ushna Shah any time soon now would be a good time to reconsider it. Yesterday while being stalked by a random car for fifteen minutes Ushna Shah decided not to let this one pass and took a stand for herself. As she confronted the culprit she recorded the whole thing on her phone and the video soon went viral on social media.
It isn’t the first time a woman has gone through it, we suffer this sexual harassment every day and the only way to get rid of it is to speak up, these stalkers and harassers are more cowardly than you’d think them to be, their power lies in our silence and as Ushna Shah exposes this loser she gives many the much needed courage to do something about this issue.
Momina Mustehsan is a viral celebrity and every move of hers is covered. What she is wearing and what she is doing is always under the public eye. Momina went to Spain recently for some of her brand duties and people loved her different looks. From whites to blacks and gowns to jumpsuits she carried everything with style. Here are some pictures from her trip:
Feudalism is one of the most dangerous vices existing in our society. Every day people become victim to this and nobody takes a stand to stop it. Komal Aziz is the recent victim of this tragedy. She shifted into her apartment last year with her parents and sister. Her father died during that period and now she has been facing mistreatment from the landlord who has beaten her sister and uncle. He has also taken a lot of money from her and is still demanding more funds. Nobody helped her as people are afraid of the feudal lord. She talked to Samaa news about this whole tragedy. This is what she said:
Tragic to see where our society is heading, where no one helps the helpless and just keep tolerating injustice because “yahan to kuch nahin badal sakta.” We hope Komal and her family get justice for all the injustice happened to them.
So these two episodes finally took Amber to the place where she had been thrown out decades ago, and her revengeful feelings had not let her rest since. Finally, she is at Sadiq and Anila’s household, after much chaos and upheaval created by her reckless decision of court marriage with Ahsan.
These episodes had a few bloopers and missed points which made it feel kind of dragging and kind of too much happening in a short space of time. Firstly, if Iqra had not been so discreet and clearly sent away Amber telling her that their mamoo and mami is there, might have ended in a better result than her symbolic and quiet warnings which were too late in any case. As usual, Shehzad and Fariha brought their orthodox thinking and old school fuss to the situation which did nothing to improve anything and at the end, the angry husband wife marched out of the house as usual.
Naheed’s reaction to Amber’s marriage was very natural. She is heartbroken since Amber was the apple of her eye. Her one daughter whom she loved more dearly than all others. Saima Noor was spot on in showing the feelings of a torn mother, who is desperately hurt by her daughter’s thoughtlessness, yet being a mother , her feelings are not in her control and cannot stop herself from remembering the youngest of her children.
Iqra’s reaction is very sane and sensible. She is trying her hardest pull her mother out of the abyss that Amber has thrown them into. Anum on the other hand is a whole different story. Even though this episode was about Amber’s selfishness, what stood out the most was Anum’s meanness. She is oblivious to her mother’s plight, rather she is going on and on about not marrying Dr Jawad like an broken record. Her behaviour and total oblivion to the pain of her mother and sisters make her look like Sadiq’s daughter far more than Amber does. I was totally annoyed at Anum today.
In Ahsan’s house, Anila’s reaction was all we could hope for. But Sadiq was disappointing today in the whole scenerio. His water truly is thicker than blood. He is totally indifferent and cold to Amber as if she is someone else’s daughter. I mean, I know he has disowned Naheed and his girls but I was still expecting something; a longing, a remorse or merely a tiny little soft corner.
Anila and Amber’s have come face to face and Anila has guessed her evil intentions very well since it takes one to know one. It is going to be a very interesting match but Anila is already putting herself on the wrong foot by going and complaining to Naheed. She knows she has no effect on Amber so she is going for a low blow by fighting with her mother.
Lets see what Anila has to say to Naheed and whether she will be able to hold her own infront of Amber. And also stay tuned to find out if Anum manages to control her feeling for Dr Jawad or they two eventually elope…
Ohkay so, as clichéd as it may sound but I hated chemistry as a subject but this chemistry is something else & surprise surprise I love it, well I am sure everyone else does too. It is such a relief that after weeks of being stagnant & slow, Yakeen Ka Safar has picked up the momentum & even though there are a few happenings in every other episode, the way they are conveyed compensate for all those slow episodes. It is commendable how the writer has maintained a balance between professional & personal lives of the characters & it shows how being in such a profession, it affects them on a personal level too. Yakeen Ka Safar has all of a sudden become a treat to watch & it is amazing!
So, Faryal came back with an ulterior motive, even though it was good that she learnt how to apologize, she realized her mistakes, she learnt how to say sorry but it is heart-wrenching that in all these years, one thing she couldn’t learn was acting. Seriously, all the scenes of the girl playing the role of Faryal despite being serious were amusing to me because I couldn’t divert my mind off how bad bad bad her acting was, whether she was crying, or pleading or looking at Asfand with some hope in her eyes, this girl really shouldn’t try her hands on acting & should give the characters offered to her in the future to someone else because I am sure they would do a better job than her or simply put, they’d be able to act at least!
I loved loved loved each & every scene of Asfand & Zubiya & I loved that there was so much focus on them & their feelings throughout this episode. Just because Zubiya lost her patient, Asfand knew that it was taking a toll on her & obviously he wouldn’t have shown support to someone else but because it was Zubiya he went out of the way to make her feel at ease because he could see that she was suffering. Asfand has obviously fallen for Zubiya & despite seeing how she keeps herself distant, Asfand continues to throw hints every now & then to let her know that he is thinking about her, that he is seriously considering her as his life partner.
Zubiya not only understands what Asfand says, she also feels the same way about him but just because she has had a bad experience in the past, she now walks on the eggshells, that is the reason why she reminded herself of her mother’s advice & immediately grew cold towards Asfand. I love how Zubiya never responds to Asfand with straight forward answers, like she always says something which he never expects. Throughout this episode I loved how short & sweet the dialogues were but still the characters were running high on emotions & the chemistry was oozing out of the TV screen.
Since Asfand finally got a chance to tell Faryal that he has changed & he has moved on & since he got rid of the burden that may be he was carrying in his heart, he got a clear vision & a chance to take some steps towards Zubiya. All those glances, all those smiles, every single expression that Asfand had while looking at Zubiya was beyond perfect & what I loved was how even Zubiya was taking note of everything but continued to ignore him as she was still unsure!
The entire birthday celebration scenario was nicely done, it was good to see Usman’s family having a good time & most importantly with people who were their well-wishers. The way Zubiya looked at Gaiti & Haroon was so sweet, like in her mind she already pictures them as a family & now she will try to make that happen because she knows that both of them can complete each other. I never really thought that Zubiya would actually admit that she was getting jealous of Faryal, like she was disturbed that she came back & it was her subtle way of telling Asfand what she actually feels. The entire scene where Asfand got to tell her that he gets envious of Dr. Haroon was amusing yet cute, like Zubiya immediately told Asfand what she had on her mind in stead of getting uncomfortable or staying silent, I like that Zubiya believes in transparency & honesty, that is why despite being reserved, she never lets anyone have any misconceptions or misunderstandings about her!
So, Asfand finally confessed, he told Zubiya that he believes she will be a perfect ‘partner’ for him & even though it came as a surprise for Zubiya, I loved how she contained herself, like I said, this is the best thing about Zubiya that she always reacts & responds in ways that Asfand least expects but what makes their relationship even perfect is that Asfand knows that Zubiya is like that & he accepts her the way she is. I love how Dr. Shehroz is trying to play the cupid & how he encourages Asfand. It was so good seeing the glimpse of old Asfand back who used to laugh, who used to be happy, who knew how to live life & this is definitely something that Zubiya has done, the love that he has for her has done!
This episode of Yakeen Ka Safar was simply perfecttt. After a long time I am enjoying the type of romance that is being shown on-screen, the way two people respect each other, understand each other & make it clear that they are going to be there for each other is simply beautiful. Sajal Ali & Ahad Raza Mir have elevated the level of this drama & even though I felt it was missing the spark, the moment they both came together, they took to another level. I must say Hira looked absolutely beautiful in this episode & so did Sajal Ali. Ahad Raza Mir looked handsome & charming & yes, that can be said about Dr. Shehroz or Shamil Khan as well. Definitely looking forward to the next episode because now looks like Daniyal’s track will get a closure because of Urooj’s re-entry. Please share your thoughts about this episode of Yakeen Ka Safar, yes, I am not talking about Kharjista because after such a happy & perfect episode, I ain’t got no time to discuss a roni shakal! ;)
Ohkay so, the start of this episode of Alif Allah Aur Insaan was sloppy but towards the end it got better however throughout this episode I felt that there were so many scenes which were added on a producer’s whim because they just didn’t make any sense & even the direction & editing of those scenes were flawed. I think it is about time that this drama should end but it is so obvious that the producers have something else on their mind, which obviously is ruining the drama which started on such a promising note.
Reena’s outburst, Shahzeb’s conversation with Basit, Shaheer’s concern for Zimal, Zimal’s conversation with her father, Arsalan’s suggestion to Shaheer that he should call Zimal, New Dulhan New Jora scene of Nazneen & even Shammo’s showing up on the spot when Reena was about to kill herself were a few scenes that weren’t directed & acted well & it clearly showed that they were added as fillers because nor did they strike a chord, neither they had that impact which may be the producers were looking for.
I just couldn’t gather what happened overnight for Reena to kill herself? She obviously knew that Nawazish was married & he was going to give time to his family so her outburst seemed out of the blue & not only that, she ended up calling Shammo. Anyways, Nawazish came back & he knows how to play with Reena’s feelings. This was something that even though predictable was what I found interesting, since Reena loves Nawazish she is going to allow him to fool her because she will continue to believe that he loves her. For Nawazish, Reena is his ticket to success & that is why just in the beginning stages of their marriage Nawazish has started deceiving her!
To be honest, I found Shahzeb’s conversation with Basit the biggest flaw of this entire drama, like they made it so obvious that just a few days ago Shahzeb didn’t know who Basit was & now all of a sudden he was talking to him using Nazneen’s reference & not only that, he was sharing such a personal detail of Nazneen’s life with Basit? It just didn’t make sense. I am getting tired of Nazneen’s tantrums because ever since they have gotten married, their track has been all about that, in the beginning it seemed justified but now it is being overstretched. I noticed that in two of Nazneen’s scenes they used the same dialogue in the background where she spoke about losing Basit if he leaves, talk about not having enough content!
Zimal’s conversation with her father was so boring & they could’ve added this conversation in the previous episode because that was when she got her divorce papers so not sure why her father had to wait for the next episode to tell her that she needs to forget Ali & not sure why her mother took an entire week to get bed ridden. Arsalan’s concerns for Zimal & even Shaheer’s robotic dialogues were such a yawn provoker that I kept on checking how many minutes of this episode were left.
I really think it’s about time this drama should end because due to the addition of new characters, the old characters have been heavily compromised upon & it looks like they are passing their time because they are stuck & also because the producers told them to. All the old characters have lost their flare & the new ones are absolutely boring. I never really imagined that this drama which kept us hooked for so many weeks will go haywire – for the first time I am at a loss of words for this drama. Please share your thoughts about this episode of Alif Allah Aur Insaan.
Aristotle said that the secret to moving the passions in others is to be moved oneself, that is the basic idea behind method acting. Method acting is described as a form of acting where the actor mystically ‘becomes’ the character or tries to somehow literally live the character in life it demands the actors to use their imagination, senses and emotions to conceive of characters with unique and original behavior, creating performances grounded in the human truth of the moment. it mobilizes actor’s conscious thought and will in order to activate other, less-controllable psychological processes—such as emotional experience and subconscious behavior—sympathetically and indirectly. The actor searches for inner motives to justify action and the definition of what the character seeks to achieve at any given moment.
The end result is that the actor ceases to exist and becomes the character he’s playing that is acting at it’s best, listed below are the top ten method actors of Pakistani entertainment industry who if asked us to believe that they were “BATMAN” we might.
10: Gohar Rasheed
Theater, Drama or Film, Gohar has done it all. The highlight of his career was being nominated for Best Actor in a Supporting Role for the movie Seedlings at 2012 New York Film Festival. Since then be it his “Sir, I from village” kinda role in Mein Hoon Shahid Afridi or a gambler/abusive husband from Mann Mayal we have seen him grow and we’ve cherished every moment of it. Here’s to looking at you Gohar, make us proud.
9: Zahid Ahmed
Be it the theater or our home screens Zahid is a force to be reckoned with, with that voice quality and nonchalance I can vouch for him to be the next 007, his commitment to his roles is so strong that “The name’s Bond, James Bond” can seem like a believable statement. The man already has performances like Alvida, Zara Yaad Kar, Jugnoo and Besharam to his credits and there’s certainly much more to come. Anxiously waiting to see him work his magic in Daldal.
8: Mohsin Abbas Haider
This tall dark and handsome punjabi munda is a complete package, from his soulful voice to eccentric raps and his acting skills he is a delight. We have not seen enough of him yet but what we have seen is enough to put him on our “Sarpharaz dhoka nahi dia” list. We can count on him to not disappoint us in the future either.
7: Hamza Ali Abbasi
Not Ali but “Controversy” is his middle name which takes a toll on him ergo we do not get to see enough of him on screen. My first Hamza drama serial was Mere Dard Ko Jo Zuban Miley and I HATED him which is what he set to achieve since his role was a despicable one. Like Johnny Depp, Hamza is guilty of making dumb choices like Mann Mayal and Jawani Phr Nahi Ani I sincerely hope to see some Pyare Afzal level performance from him soon.
6: Sheheryar Munawar Siddiqui
Like Hamza Mere Dard Ko Jo Zuban Miley was my first Sheheryar drama serial too. Despite the fact that Sheheryar’s character was deaf and mute his performance spoke volumes and the message was loud and clear “I am the next big thing”. After that supportive roles like Osama from Zindgi Gulzaar Hai to Ho Mann Jahan he has stayed true to his message and by the looks of it will continue to do so.
5: Aijaz Aslam
Our love for Aijaz is as old as it gets, from Mehndi to Main Aur Tum and even his Chaudary Nazakat Gee CNG days he has stayed true to his chocolaty hero persona but amidst all that we got to see TV series like Yaariyan, Daam, Parchaiyan, Baandi and Dil Ishq off and on to prove that Aijaz can not only do it but ace it.
4: Ahsan Khan
Ahsan recently made everyone lose their chill with his breathtakingly gorgeous display of a rather ugly character like Paa Imtiaz, before that we’ve seen him in a list of shows longer than Ahsan himself, among those I particularly liked him in Paani Jaisa Pyaar and Dastaan, Though he is commendable in all his performances.
3: Fahad Mustafa
The man single-handedly handled a show like Main Abdul Qadir Hoon that alone is enough to keep him in this list yet that’s not the end of it, he has shows like Mera Saeen, Kankar, Maaye Ni, Sandal and Pul Sirrat to his credits and I simply can not wait to see him in Mah-e Meer.
2: Faisal Qureshi
Faisal Qureshi has some Bollywood Khans level reputation in our industry which is only fair given how long he has been here. I can still hear him say “Boota from Toba Tek Singh” and I remember him pulling off that lungi look though I was only 6 at the time. From his eccentric humor in Mein Aur Tum to his roles in Qaid e Tanhai the man has lived his entire life on screen and I certainly wish to see him back on the big screen soon.
1: Nouman ijaz
Hands down ain’t no way anyone else can be the King of this list while this man lives, He is the fearsome Malik Wajaahat from Mera Saeen and he is the Dar Jee from Sang e Mar Mar. Bari Apa, Rehaai, Ullu Baraye Farokht Nahi, Khan, Lahasil, Jackson Heights are just constant reminders why this man tops this list. His graceful transition from lead roles to playing lead role’s father makes me respect him even more.
This will be all for now, if you believe someone belongs or doesn’t belong in this list do let us know in the comments section.
Faran Haroon Tahir is a Pakistani-American actor who appears in American television series and films. He happens to be the son of veteran Pakistani actor Naeem Tahir. He is best known for his recurring role as Rhys Bashir in American Crime but has also starred in movies like Iron Man, Star Trek, Escape Plan, Elysium along side names like Robert Downey Jr, Sylvester Stallone, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Matt Damon and more.
Faran will be appearing in a number of movies and shows this year too though he has been in news for a couple of days for his role in Scandal’s 7th season which also happens to be the final season of this show.
Scandal is an American political thriller television series starring Kerry Washington. Created by Shonda Rhimes, known as the creator of Grey’s Anatomy as well, it debuted on April 5, 2012. Kerry Washington’s character, Olivia Pope is partially based on former George H.W. Bush administration press aide Judy Smith, who serves as a co-executive producer.
So far the details of the show haven’t been disclosed but Faran will be playing the role of President Rashad. The show will be airing this Thursday (October 5, 2017) on ABC Network.
Sending lots of love and good vibes your way Faran, keep making us proud.
Imran Abbas will be seen opposite Sajal Aly in his upcoming drama Noor ul Ain. The director is none other than Sarmad Khoosat and expectations are very high from this play. Sajal is already starring in two hits and same is the case for Imran, so obviously people will be looking forward to Noor ul Ain. Shooting has been started for the said play and Reham Khan came on sets to wish good luck to Imran Abbas. Imran thanked Reham for visiting on sets and bucking him up. Here are some BTS from the first-day shoot of Noor ul Ain:
Postpartum depression is very real for all those families who go through it. One of the most awaited events in a woman’s life has the potential of making or breaking her completely and everything in between. A woman is often blamed for her moods if she shows extreme fluctuations during postpartum period. In a short telefilm, starring Mansha Pasha and Fahad Mirza, Elaj trust brings forth the information that can be helpful to a lot women feeling sadness of varying degrees after their child is born.
It is written and directed by Mansha Pasha and produced by Elaj Trust.
Rubab Hashim is gearing up for another lead role in HUM TV’s Mein Maa Nahin Banna Chahti. She previously starred in Muhabbat Khawab Safar which was a disaster. Now she will be seen opposite Ali Abbas with Rubina Ashraf in a pivotal role. The drama is based on the stigma of society looking down upon women who have girls. Now we have to see whether this drama gives any message of empowerment or ends up being another saas bahu saga. Here are the promos:
Shoaib Mansoor’s latest movie “Verna” by Hum Tv Films is all set to release on the 17th of November. This Mahira Khan starrer has raised anticipation long before its release.
Verna’s teaser has just been released and it shows a very dark scene. Mahira seems to be in a revengeful state and is madly killing a man in a bathtub while blood mixed with water flies out. She seems to be wronged and that might have made her this violent. Watch the teaser and let us know what you make of it ;
This latest episode of Mujhe Jeenay Du was heart-wrenching. The manner in which Saira was forced and blackmailed into giving her consent for the nikkah was particularly disturbing especially because her father was the one who pressurized her the most. Naseeb’s reaction to Saira’s refusal clearly showed that although he was going along with the nikkah but this wasn’t what he really wanted; he looked relieved and not angry unlike all the other men there. The most ironic part of this entire scenario was that men who were directly related to Saira were being more heartless than the man who didn’t have blood ties with her. The fact that Naseeb did not do anything tangible to stop this nikkah from happening and “readily accepted” Saira as his wife once the nikkah took place showed that at the end of the day, he too was part of the same system in which violating human rights was a norm. Although child marriage is a clear violation of basic human rights but even then it is truly upsetting that children are put through this torture on regular basis in many parts of the world.
Saira is the perfect protagonist for telling this story; her character and her story has been written brilliantly and translated on screen impeccably. She is an intelligent little girl who could have achieved so much in life had her guardians not made this decision on her behalf. Saira will be assigned the duty of looking after her husband and more importantly his child at an age in which most children cannot even look after themselves which is why she is bound to make mistakes and get into trouble. Although Naseeb seems like a kind man and is much better than the other men in this drama but the preview of the next episode showed that he is just as capable of turning into a monster as anyone else if something happens to Tipu. Saira’s love for Tipu and the way this love was exploited to get her to marry Naseeb had to be the most upsetting aspect of tonight’s episode.
It was great watching the maulvi sahab giving so much importance to Saira’s consent yet again in this episode. We have watched a lot of dramas in which maulvis go ahead with the nikkah even when they can clearly see that the girl is being forced into giving consent. After Sammi, this is the second drama in which the writer is repeatedly stressing upon the importance of a girl’s consent – a positive message which needs to be reinforced over and over again.
In this episode the viewers got to see a glimpse of Yasmin’s personal life. Although Yasmin is educated and is an independent woman and she has earned so much respect by helping the people in the village but she does not get an ounce of respect or acknowledgment by her own husband. Yasmin would never allow her man to beat her up like Shaheen does but she definitely does not have the support of her husband. On the contrary, her husband’s views about her are similar to that of men like Murad. Saira and Shaboo’s scenes have to be my favorite part of every episode since Saira is her real self and is carefree only when she is with Shaboo.
This was another impactful and well executed episode of Mujhe Jeenay Du which had some exceptional performances to its credit. It is turning out to be one of those few dramas in which all the actors give exceptional performances. The overall feel of the play and screenplay is faultless. The writer and the director’s focused approach makes this drama even more poignant.
Famous Pakistani actress Atiqa Odho was allegedly caught by Airport Police in Islamabad while carrying two bottles of liquor with her to Karachi. Alcohol is banned on plane so a case was registered against her and the then Chief Justice of Pakistan Iftikhar Mohammad Chaudhry issued a sue moto action for the case.
Her lawyers have been fighting against the sue moto action and a three judges bench sat on 26th September to listen to Atiqa Odho’s lawyer Syed Ali Zafar. So, Atiqa is now set to appear in the court for her case, almost seven years since the first allegation.
She shared the news and hope for relief from the case in a heartfelt Facebook post with her fans;
These two episodes of Ghairat were far better than the last two because the story finally moved forward and most importantly Zohaib’s involvement in the story made it more interesting. Unlike the previous two episode the situations were convincing and the scenes were not stretched. Usman once again managed to have his own way but it won’t be too long before he pays a big price for all the torture he put all these women through. Saba’s frame of mind was also translated on screen in a convincing manner; she missed her mother, she felt guilty and clueless but there were also times when she tried to think of ways out of this situation. Getting in touch with Zohaib seems to be the only way out for her. Even though her friend’s mother is supporting her but she realizes that she cannot continue living like this. She also feels that she needs to do something to help her mother get out of that house too. Iqra Aziz is pretty likeable in this role, mainly because of the fact that she doesn’t ever overdo the becharapan. The character has been written in such a manner too that even when all the odds are against her, Saba always manages to turn to God and have hope if nothing else. Watching her play the victim alone in the past few episodes however wasn’t pleasant at all.
The story took an interesting turn when Farah decided that it was better to lie to Zohaib in order to save his life instead of telling him the truth. Farah’s decision changed everything because now even when Zohaib finds out where Saba is, he won’t be sure what to do since he is convinced that Farah is lying and he will only get his sister back if he brings Saba back to Usman. This development in the story was unexpected and interesting. I think there should also have been some scenes in every episode in which Saba’s mother thought about her just as much as she thinks about her. I feel that her character has not been used to the maximum. This character should have been given a little more screen time and there should have been a few more dimensions to it.
Zohaib’s friend’s concern for him and the way he has always been there for him has to be one of the most positive and refreshing aspects of this drama. It definitely gives the viewers a much needed break from all the negativity in Usman’s house and shows that there are people who are willing to go out of their way to help others without having ulterior motives.
Syed Jibran yet again gave an exceptional performance. His portrayal is always effortless and the amount of effort he puts into giving all his characters looks which go really well with their personalities is absolutely remarkable. Each one of the character he has played till date had a look completely different from the other. He owns Usman’s character completely which is why you can’t help but hate his character and wait for him to pay back for everything he has done so far. Watching Saman Ansari being part of so many plays which are completely different from each other is absolutely delightful, her versatility is much appreciated. Shagufta character is vile and it is completely different from the character Saman Ansari played in drama serial Sammi yet she is equally convincing in this role.
These two episodes of Ghairat gave me a reason to tune into this play next week too. The preview of the next episode suggested that Usman and Shagufta will have a child of their own very soon and I am guessing that this child will somehow be more of a trial than a blessing. I would love to see Usman confessing for his crimes at some point and getting punished for them.
Mikaal Zulfiqar spent this weekend in London with his baby brother Jamal who happens to be both an actor and a singer.
What better way of bonding with your brother than to make art together, Mikaal and Jamal jamming together is one of the most cutest things you’ll see all day.
The looks, the acting skills and now singing Mikaal keeps on surprising us again and again, Zulfiqar gene sure has a strong game. I won’t be surprised tho if the next coke studio features Mikaal, might as well bring someone who actually can sing.
Founded in 2010 by the Chicago South Asian Arts Council, Inc., CSAFF is an exclusive annual event held in late September in downtown Chicago in order to advance diversity in Chicagoland through cinema, conversation and culture. Dobara Phir Se was screened at CSAFF yesterday director Mehreen Jabbar and lead actor Adeel Hussain were there to represent it.
Both of them not only enjoyed the trip but shared some major celebrity moments too including a meet up with the legendary Shabana Azmi and the protagonist of critically acclaimed movie Newton Rajkummar Rao.
The festival went as well as it gets but Adeel’s insta has been a delight this weekend. From sky to sky scrappers he is able to see beauty in everything, it just goes to show he is an artist not just by profession but at heart as well.
Choosing the right frame is everything in film and film making by the looks of it Adeel Hussain is a natural. I see not only an actor but a potential future director in him, here’s to hoping we’ll see an Adeel Hussain directed movie one of these days.
Adnan Siddiqui is a veteran actor and a very famous celebrity of our country. Yet, on a lot of levels, he is a lot like all other men, juggling being a professional, a son, a father, a husband and a good human being in this short span of a life time. He speaks to his fans from his heart on his social media and exposes his vulnerable, non celebrity side to the world, where he speaks of his own shares of troubles, losses and heartbreak that he has been through, the most profound being the passing away of his parents.
Adnan Siddiqui had lost his mother at a young age and two years back, he suffered through the sad demise of his father when he left this world after spending ninety happy and fulfilling years. He had passed away but his legacy continues to live on. His son remembers him everyday and especially yesterday, which marked two years since the date of his death. Along with grieving internally, the veteran actor also shared a long post about his father. He expressed his wish to love his life, work and family like his father and continue to instil the love of reading and learning in his own kids. Read the words coming straight from Adnan Siddiqui’s heart;
Sanam Jung discusses a lot about her home life , especially since her little girl Alaya Jaffri is born. She keeps on talking to her audience about her experience as a mother.
Last week, on her show Sanam explicitly told about her anger and discomfort when someone gets closer to Alaya or picks her up or kisses her without Sanam’s permission. She does not like other people’s germs and lipstick on Alaya if they hold or kiss her. She went on to share her experience when a sales girl wanted to hug Alaya and Sanam refused her request, to which she thought that Sanam was being arrogant on having a child.
Punjab Nahi Jaungi is the highest earning movie for a long time in Pakistani cinema. It’s popularity is due to an adequate mix of humor, entertainment and romance.
While the whole nation is going crazy about Punjab Nahi Jaungi, Shaneira Akram also joins in as she posted about the film on her social media accounts;
Humayun Saeed found this gesture from the national bhabi very cute;
He also invited her to watch the movie with English subtitles;
Wasim Akram also wanted to watch the mega block buster and asked for an invitation to join in from Fawwad Khagga;
O Rangreza is a beautiful drama filled with powerful performances, packed with talent and keeping us entertained every week. Sajal Ali, Nouman Ijaz, Bilal Abbas, Sana Fakhar, Irsa Shah.. all these actors and actresses fit their roles perfectly and enchant you with their respective characters.
One actress who tops all these wonderful performances is Sajal Ali, who is riding high on one success after the other. But did you know she is not only playing Sassi in the play but she is singing her as well? She has lent her vocals to the OST and we must say she has done an extremely good job.
Now hear the song again and see if you can figure out that from the sassy and spirited female voice that it is Sajal behind the mike.
Ohkay so, this was yet another interesting & intense episode of O Rangreza. What I thoroughly enjoyed watching in this episode was how every single conversation had so much of depth & meaning attached to it & along with that, it was showing us a different perspective of each & every character as well. This drama definitely has been written with a lot of intelligence & it is because of that, that such complex characters have been elaborated with so much of clarity!
The conversation between Wajih & Khayyam – it was so intense & interesting. I know it is too early to form an opinion about a character but I have a feeling, given the nature of his job, Wajih can see through people easily. Wajih could see how vulnerable, scared & cautious Khayyam was, that is why he spoke about the love he had for Sonia Jahan to test him & later when Khayyam tried to outbid him, Wajih immediately planted a seed of doubt in his heart against Sonia Jahan saying ‘dil phenk bhi hai’. Wajih knows that for a man like Khayyam Sani, the decision of marrying Sonia Jahan is an emotional one but it comes with a lot of ifs & buts, that is why he could see how uncomfortable Khayyam grew when Wajih tried to tell him that Sonia can easily move onto someone else. Khayyam really thinks it is going to be easy getting & staying married to Sonia Jahan but time will definitely teach him a lesson!
The scene between Mammo & Qasim was really nice, for Mammo, Qasim is like her own son that is why even though she was emotional about the fact that her own daughter was getting married, she was getting overwhelmed with happiness for Qasim too that he was going to get married to the one he loves, that scene somehow depicted the feelings of a mother beautifully.
Even though I enjoy seeing how Qasim acts in front of Sassi but now I really want him to show some other side to Sassi too. Qasim has always played goofy in front of her but now when he knows that it is not the sort of a guy Sassi would fall for, he should really show her that he is more than a goof cousin that she sees him as. Yes, I know, since Sassi is so loud & boisterous, Qasim’s goofiness balances it out perfectly & then, it is not that he is all about that because we know that Qasim has so many sides to him that Sassi is unaware of, so he has a margin of showing them to her as well. I loved how Sasso complemented Qasim, it showed a very different side of Sassi to us which was a good change from all that she has been upto recently.
The scene where Sassi wanted to see Wajih & Qasim intervened when Mammo was trying to stop her was beautiful as well. After Qasim saw Sassi in tears, he knew that she felt betrayed because she actually trusted him, that is why he decided to compensate for it by showing her that after marriage nothing will change between them & he will continue to support her the way he used to, but then again, Sassi was unable to see that as well because she was a bit too disgusted with the thought that now she was being forced to listen to Qasim, the guy she never saw as a man. The scene where Qasim talked to Kareeman & Mumtaz about Sassi was quite touching, it showed that out of all the people in the family, it was only Qasim who understood her because he knew that Sassi never cries & now that she did was a big deal. The way Qasim allowed her to meet Wajih went to show that by letting her be, he was showcasing the love & trust he had for/in her.
Once again, Wajih decided to break Sassi in order to make her. He knows she can really test someone’s patience, that is why he was now testing hers to see what she is made of. Sassi obviously proved herself & she will continue to do so because Wajih has no idea what Sassi is capable of & how driven she can be for something that she dreams of achieving.
Khayyam’s plea to Sonia to leave the industry only further elaborated his complexes. It is so obvious that despite loving Sonia & wanting to be with her, he can not deal with the baggage that she comes with & since he is so used to keeping himself safe from any such matters that might put him in the spotlight, he is now trying to convince Sonia to leave everything for him, hah!
Overall this episode was quite intense & I seriously couldn’t keep track of time because it ended a bit too quickly. I love Sajal Ali as Sassi, I think she is phenomenal & no other actress could’ve done justice to this unique character. As much as I like the goofy Qasim, I want to see the manly side of his character too which will convince Sassi that he is the one for her & he is worth her respect. Omair Rana’s addition is pleasant in this drama & the way he is effortlessly playing the character of Wajih Kamal is praise-worthy as well. In the end, I think the writer should take a bow for bringing something absolutely new & unique to the table & for giving a drama like O Rangreza to all the drama buffs. Please share your thoughts about this episode of O Rangreza.
“Suna tha jis se mohabbat krte hei us ka chehra purh lete hei, us ki ankhoon ke raste us ke dil mei jhankte hei, yakeen kr lete hei, eman le atay hei. Ye nahi suna tha ke us ki diary prhte hei aur diary ko saboot ke tor pe saath le jate hei!” Tonight’s episode had the most mind-blowing dialogues to its credit, which could only have been penned down by a writer like Khalil-ur-Rehman Qamar. It isn’t very often that you watch an episode which makes you wonder how much time the writer invested in writing such a brilliant story coupled with the most amazing dialogues which completely blow you away. Anyone out there who gave up on Mohabbat Tumse Nafrat Hei few weeks back definitely needs to catch up! Although everyone’s make-up, the picture quality and the lighting wasn’t up to the mark in this episode but even then this was yet again a superb episode which had few of the most important developments to its credit. The fact that these important developments are not being dragged definitely helps, every episode takes the story forward considerably and makes you look forward to the next episode.
“Aray nahin Waqar Ahmed, tum mujhe hara ke gaye thay, shikast-e-fash hui thi mujhe. Sub ke samne mu ke bal gir pari thi mein…saans tham gaya, dil ruk gaya!” Waqar and Maheen finally met in this episode. The way Maheen welcomed Waqar was surprising and interesting as well. It showed how much Maheen had changed over the years, I was expecting another showdown and perhaps yet another thappar as well but on the contrary it seemed like Maheen had been waiting for Waqar to come back so that she could finally talk to him about the aftermath of his betrayal and perhaps also to find out why he went away. The way Maheen admitted that Waqar had defeated her was extremely touching especially because she was never the kind of person who would expect her defeat like that. This entire scene showed Maheen was a completely different person now, that angry girl who once had a big ego was more than willing to accept her defeat now. This was one of my favorite scenes from this episode. It would have been even better if Waqar also read the contents of Maheen’s actual diary, at least a few lines from which he could have figured out how she actually felt at that time.
“Jahan meinay din likha, us ne raat likhi hei. Jahan meinay chup likha, wahan us ne baat likhi hei. Jahan meinay dard likha, wahan us ne dum likha hei. Jahan meinay khushi likhi, wahan us ne ghum likha hei!” The way Maheen explained the changes the writer of this diary made to twist Maheen’s thoughts around was beyond brilliant. Neelam’s question “jahan tum ne Waqar likha tha wahan us ne kya likha hei?” was also right on point! What a beautiful conversation, one of the many which were worth watching and listening to over and over again.
Another scene which was truly impressive and soul-stirring was the one in which Munshi Alam told Waqar that people who truly loved each other read faces and get their clues from there instead of reading diaries! It was only after this that Waqar sat down to think about how Maheen stopped him and how happy she was when they were getting married. Ultimately he figured out who the real culprit was! Jia and Waqar’s meeting is definitely one I am looking forward to impatiently. Jia’s father will also reveal the truth and there is so much more that needs to be covered after this. I guess there will be two more episodes of this drama. I am looking forward to a perfect ending because right now everything is so flawless.
Ayeza Khan and Imran Abbas stole the show tonight; their exceptional performances elevated the overall impact of these latest developments. Their scenes together were extremely emotional. Both these actors have done complete justice to their respective roles right from the get-go.
Do share your favorite dialogues and scenes from tonight’s episode. I would love to hear from you all.
Ohkay so, this episode of Daldal had a few development to its credit. Even though what has been shown in this drama is a true depiction of reality but somehow I feel a few actors have taken the portrayal of their characters too far which somehow can get on your nerves. I can totally see why this drama isn’t gaining much popularity, it lacks something & the overall feel which attracts the viewers!
So, Saniya got engaged & her in-laws-to-be seemed a bit too commercial & materialistic. They left no stone unturned in making it obvious that for them this entire marriage was nothing less than a business deal & even Saniya’s family felt odd but they couldn’t say much. Even though I really appreciate Malik Raza’s acting & his prowess of portaying such characters to perfection but I feel he is being typecast & to see him playing more or less the same characters time & again isn’t fun anymore, plus the fact that he chooses the same type of acting for these characters doesn’t help either!
So, Kamran was having a hard time already when Saniya came with the news of her engagement. Kamran being sensitive couldn’t deal with it but even then he tried to convince his family to send his proposal for Saniya even after her engagement. Sakina & Shuja really don’t believe in respecting others’ feelings that is why they didn’t pay heed to Kamran’s request. Kamran actually took things a bit too far & decided to end his life because the way he was insulted by both his family & Saniya was a bit too much for him to handle. In this entire family, Kamran & his father are two sane people but it is sad that Shuja & Sakina’s negativity & dominance outbids their niceness & rational approach in almost all the decisions.
Shuja was over the moon because his father in law told him that he will be getting a visa real soon. Shuja obviously thought now that his dream was going to get materialized, he didn’t have to put up with anything at his job & he ended up resigning it. It was wise of Shuja’s father to remind him that even his visa to London won’t grant him a quick fix to all his financial problems but Shuja is so blinded that he doesn’t want to listen to him.
I hated the way Sakina was treating Hira. Even though she knows that it is because of Hira that Shuja is getting a chance to go to London but she doesn’t believe in giving Hira the respect she deserves. Even Sakina knows that Hira loves & respects Shuja way more than he deserves, that is why even she is taking an advantage of it. I really want to see some growth in Hira’s character like I want to see her standing up for herself to Sakina & even Shuja because she is too nice for her own disadvantage.
Overall, this episode was just alright. I really feel Zahid Ahmed is the weakling in this drama, he has been over-acting & it is way too obvious that he was trying really hard to showcase the frustration of a hard-working ambitious man but he took it a bit too far. Another actor that over-acted her character is Asma Abbas, yes she has been realistic but her character & acting are a bit off-putting. Please share your thoughts about this episode of Daldal.
Coke Studio Season 10
Produced by: Strings
No. of episodes: 7
Original Release: 11 August – 21 September 2017
So, this year coke studio hit our television screens on 11th August. Each episode was released on Friday on Internet while it went on-air every Saturday on Television; only episode 7 was released and aired on Thursday, 21 September, to respect the Holy month of Muharram.
First of all let’s start with top 10 songs of Coke Studio 10.
10- Mujh Se Pehli Si Muhabbat
Mujh Se Pehli Si Muhabbat written by Faiz Ahmed Faiz, originally composed by Rasheed Attre and sung by Madam Noor Jehan was renewed this year as a tribute to Madam Noor Jehan.
Music Composed by Meekal Hassan, sung by Humaira Arshad and Nabeel Shaukat Ali, this tribute is one of the bests. Humaira’s voice was very soothing and Nabeel’s part was also sung beautifully. This was a great duet as well.
9- Baanware
Baanware is written by Syed Raza Tirmazi. Music directed by Shuja Haider and sung by Aim Baig and Shuja Haider, this song was also very soothing. Shuja Haider’s magical voice and magical composition was great. Aima Baig also sang the song very comfortably.
8- Faasle & Ghoom Taana
I think both these songs deserve to be in this top 10 list and deserve the same place.
Faasle is written and composed by Jaffer Zaidi and is presented by Kaavish along with Quratulain Baloch. I was surprised to know that Jaffer is son of legendary Nayyara Noor. Coming to the song, the song is a sad song. It is a conversation between two people, one of them is in love with other but the other one is a Bewafa. QB’s powerful voice is an excellent addition to the song.
Jaa Raha Hoon Main!!!
Ghoom Taana is written by Sabir Zafar and Salman Ahmed. The song is recomposed by Salman Ahmed; originally ft. in Junoon’s 2003 album Deewar as a single.
The song is sung by Momina Mustehsan & Irteaash. This song was the best remake as it beautifully converted a rock song into a slow one. I loved it!!!! Jaagain ge Zaroor ye Bhaag Tere!!!
7- Dekh Tera Kya/ Lathay di Chadar
The song is a fusion of two songs. Dekh Tera Kya originally written by Muhammad Nasir and sung by Alamgir, while Lathay Di Chadar was written by Bashir Manzar and sung by Musarrat Nazir.
The song is composed by Shani Arshad and beautifully sung by Farhan Saeed & QB. They both had a great chemistry together. The song was also great Luddi song. It is also a great addition to our Wedding Songs.
6- Kaatay Na Katay
The song is written by Saifuddin Saif and Ali Hamza wrote additional lyrics. Originally composed by the legendary Nisar Bazmi and sung by Roona laila. The song is sung by Aima Baig, Rachel Viccaji & Humaira Arshad. The song starts with rock vocals of Aima and Rachel and then Humair sungs the classical part like a nightingale. I really loveddddd Humaira’s performance. The heroic entry of Ali Hamza was also good.
5- Sab Maya Hai
The song is originally composed and sung by Ataullah Khan Esakhelwi. This version was sung by Ataullah himself along with his son Sanwal Esakhelwi and composed by Shuja Haider. Shuja Haider has really created magical music. Sanwal’s debut was great. I absolutely loved his voice. Ataullah Khan was as always perfect.
4- Ronay Na Diya
Ronay na diya is written by Sudarshan Faakir and originally sung by Begum Akhtar. The song is composed by Sajjad Ali and is sung by Sajjad Ali himself alongside with his daughter Zaw Ali. The song marked the debut performance of Zaw and she absolutely nailed it. The duo of father and daughter was absolutely love!!! The song has beautiful lyrics and is beautifully composed. Zaw also did justice to the English part…
You are the only one and I am the lonely one……
3- Baazi
Baazi is a traditional folk song written by Asim Raza. Beautifully composed by Sahir Ali Bagga and sung by Bagga alongside with Aima Baig. The song was Aima’s debut song in Coke Studio and she really did justice to the song… The song forces you to dance on its beautiful music. Sahir Ali Bagga,s powerful vocals and Aima’s grip on Siraiki even she doesn’t know it made this song a treat to listen.
Sat Bismillah Kar k Dhola Main hunn Ishq Qaza Nai Karna..
2- Allah U Akbar
The first one of this season, Hamd, beautifully written by Shuja Haider & Salman Azmi, music directed by Shuja Haider and sung by Ahmed Jahanzeb and Shafqat Amanat Ali, this Hamd will surely give you Goosebumps. It is indeed a treat to listen. Ahmed Jahanzeb’s unique voice and Shafqat’s beautiful voice were the best choice indeed. The lyrics are simply BEAUTIFUL!!!
Nooh ki kashti ko dekhta hoon
Hoz e Nidamat main dooba hua hoon
1- Us Rah Par
Us Rah Par is written by Shoaib Mansoor and is originally sung by Junaid Jamshed. This song was the best tribute and the best song of the season indeed. Sung by Ali Hamza, Ali Zafar & Strings and music beautifully composed by Jaffer Zaidi, the song gives you a great feeling. I loved when strings entered and Bilal strated singing. The song is surely not one of the bests of the season but also one of the best songs of Coke Studio.
Kyun Na Chunain Wo Rasta
Jis Par Nahi Koi Gaya…..
Though I loved many other songs like Tinak Dhin, Jaan e Baharan, Chaa Rahi, Naina Moray, Yo Soch but these were the 10 songs I liked the most.
Best Music Director
This season had following music directors:
Sahir Ali Bagga (3 songs)
Chaa Rahi Kaali Ghata, Baazi, Rangrez.
Strings (3 songs)
Muntazir, Laal Meri Pat, Yo Soch.
Jaffer Zaidi (5 songs)
Naina Moray, Ranjish Hi Sahi, Faasle, Us Rah Par, Ujaalon Main.
Shuja Haider (5 songs)
Allah U Akbar, Jaan e Baharan, Sab Maya Hai, Dam Mast Qalandar, Baanware.
Sajjad Ali (2 songs)
Tera Naam, Ronay Na Diya.
Shani Arshad (4 songs)
Dekh Tera Kya, Bol, Maula Tera Noor, Julie.
Meekal Hassan (1 song)
Mujh Se Pehli Si Muhabbat.
Ali Hamza (3 songs)
Tinak Dhin, Jindjaani, Kaatay Na Katay.
Salman Ahmed (2 songs)
Sayonee, Ghoom Tana.
I think it is evident that Shuja Haider is a clear winner here. However songs directed by Sahir Ali Bagga were also great.
The Unsung Heroes
Yes I am going to talk about people who worked really hard work but didn’t get the appreciation they deserved.
First of all let’s talk about the backing vocalists Rachel Viccaji, Natasha Khan & Shahab Hussain. Their voice in background really play a great role. In this season I Loved their, Tinak Dhin Hayee Hayee in Tinak dhin, their voices in Jaane Bahaaran and their Baaja in Baazi. There are also many other performances to their credit. They are essential part of every song indeed.
And another Star of the show Aahad Nayani, the drummer. I love his expressions, the way he plays the drums and his hard work.
So, this was all about it. Looking forward to a more epic season next time.
Shehzar Ali
(Pakistani Po ;) )
PS: It was all my opinion, do share your thoughts also and this was my first ever article so do tell me about my mistakes, so that they are not repeated in the future.
Ohkay so, just when I think Suhana’s character can’t get more ridiculous, guess what, it does. I am surprised at all the twists & turns that the writer has added only to make sure that ex girlfriend & ex boyfriend do not forget about each other, in a nutshell this is what Teri Raza is all about!
So, after his engagement, Rameez has suddenly realized that he can’t be without Suhana. I don’t know why but I feel Suhana brings out the worst in Rameez, because when he was over her, he was pretty sane & decent but ever since he has started getting inclined towards her again, he has lost his marbles. It is sickening to see Suhana meeting Rameez again & again even though she keeps on saying she doesn’t want to see him again but the fact that she still meets him states the opposite. I must say I laughed a lot when Rameez told Suhana to ‘SIT’, if I am not mistaken this is the command that people usually give to their pet dogs!
To be honest, I can’t stand Suhana’s character, the way she portrayed herself as a rich spoiled brat who sheds her burden on her servants was ridiculous. Just because she was sore that Rameez & Jeena got engaged & despite wanting to she couldn’t be with him, she literally insulted her servant. I hate the way Suhana keeps on guilt tripping Imtiyaz as well, it was so obvious that she was salty at the news of Jeena & Rameez’s engagement but when Imtiyaz asked, she easily put the blame on people inquiring her about her child? Also, when Imtiyaz tried to tell her to be rational in dealing with the servant, she made him feel guilty because he wasn’t siding with her insane existence! It is sickening to see a ‘munafiq’ character like Suhana on screen who hides her inner most demons & puts up a facade of being a victim. Suhana is a dishonest character in my opinion where she keeps on lying to her husband to save her sorry being, yes, she doesn’t love him but the least she can do is be honest with him.
Suhana & Rameez met an accident & even though Imtiyaz did all he could to make sure Suhana had all the attention in the world but when he just tried to know the reason why she was with Rameez, Suhana put up another drama to make Imtiyaz feel guilty. It is sickening to see her doing everything that she wants but when asked, she literally makes Imtiyaz feel like the worst person in the world to question her intentions. I hate the fact that Suhana is getting away with everything despite being wrong & the one who is putting up with all her tantrums is still the one at the receiving end of her fury!
The preview of the next episode once again showed more or less the same thing where Rameez will be pestering Suhana to break her marriage. Oh well I forgot to talk about another funny character – Daadi. First off, her fluctuating hair-color in both the scenes was amusing & then Daadi talking about ‘giving azaadi to Suhana’ was such a thigh slapper. I remember she was the one who spoiled Suhana to no end & when Talat would try to remind her of her responsibilities, Daadi would stoop in to stop her, but oh well, every single character in this drama is a lunatic, so why am I expecting Daadi to be any different. Please share your thoughts about this episode of Teri Raza.
After Momina Mustehsan, Aima Baig, Danyal Zafar and Fawad Khan we have a new crush in town. Yes, you guessed it right; that is Ahad Raza Mir aka Dr. Asfandyar. People have fallen in love with Yaqeen Ka Safar and many are crushing hard on Dr. Asfandyar. Here are some views of people after watching Dr. Asfandyar:
People compared their family doctor to their crush and were a bit envious of Asfand’s patients:
His each step is being followed:
It is getting difficult for fans to get over Asfand and Zubiya’s cuteness:
Everyone wants to be looked at by someone the way Asfand looks at Zubiya:
Because aap mujh se naraz hain never gets old:
And the only time when your HOD calling you out won’t hurt like being hit with a gunshot:
Yaqeen Ka Safar has made people reconnect to the Dhoop Kinare era and got a new crush for the audience too!
Mawra Hocane has a bright and infectious smile and a personality to match. She and her sister have been very prominent in Pakistan’s showbiz industry for quite some years now.
Yesterday Mawra celebrated her twenty fifth birthday party and it was all magical and fairy tale like, fit for a princess which Mawra certainly looked in her bright blue glittery cold shoulder gown. Everything about the party was unicorn themed with glitter magic all around. Even the cake wished happy birthday to a magical person and a big golden unicorn adorned the walls.
Mawra’s happiness was shared by friends and family present at her bash. Her beloved sister Urwa Hocane and brother inlaw Farhan Saeed were there and so was Humayun Saeed. Here are some pictures from the magical unicorn party;
This recent episode correctly depicted how a woman like Fauzia, who thought the world outside her village would treat her right only because she expected just that, gets a reality check at every step. Tonight’s episode also showed how women like her were exploited and judged by people they came in contact with. Fauzia will learn the hard way that being confident and driven alone does not get you what you want. I have always felt that this drama has way too many “evil” characters and that trend continued in this episode as well. Everyone Fauzia came across in this episode wanted to exploit her!! There isn’t a single genuine person in her life which does make it look like the writer tried extra hard to make a victim out of her!
Fauzia is impulsive and gutsy but she was never mature enough to think things through. Also, the fact that she takes everything at its face value and does not look at the bigger picture has been the reason why she made the wrong decisions right from the start. When Abid told her he will support her in every way possible she believed him even though he later on made it quite clear that he wasn’t going to do anything extreme to marry her. At that time Fauzia did not even once pause to think that a man who promised to stand by her for the rest of her life shouldn’t be backing off at such a point and went ahead with the marriage. Similarly, when her new boss told her she would get a commercial, she did not even once think that there was something fishy about the whole thing. Tonight, when she landed at the women’s hostel, the warden’s body language said a great deal but since there were so many women there and this was after all a shelter for women, she did not think these people might also have ulterior motives.
So far, the writer has shown Fauzia as someone who defies norms but at the same time she has certain boundaries of her own. She does not try hard enough to fit in but wants to be accepted for who she is. I liked how the writer raised the point that wearing modern dresses does not make a woman characterless. It was also shown how Fauzia’s outfit in particular made the warden and other women question her character. Although Fauzia comes from a rural background but her thinking is anything but outdated which is why she never really fit in with her family members and had a difficult time fitting in with the women in the hostel. The way Fauzia’s reaction was covered when she found out what she had to do to get herself work in an advertisement was completely in line with her character. Fauzia’s antics in the women’s hostels were covered in an interesting manner too. She is constantly trying to make a place for herself everywhere she goes but ultimately she will realize that she has chosen a very difficult path and that is when she will go back home!
Abid has clearly moved on and was shown planning his next wedding! Realistic portrayals by all the actors involved have been the best aspect of this show especially since the past few weeks. Saba Qamar is definitely more convincing in this new avatar and Rabia Noreen was absolutely phenomenal as the warden of the women’s hostel. Rabia Noreen’s body language and expressions couldn’t have been better. The flawless performances by both these actors made their scenes even more realistic and a treat to watch. Once again Fauzia’s brother was completely out of the picture, I am wondering if we will ever get to see his reaction to the latest developments in Fauzia’s life.
Baaghi’s story is predictable but these past few episodes have been quite interesting. Although I don’t really feel for Fauzia since she made these choices herself but I can clearly see that this drama will probably have a lot of lessons not only for such girls but also their parents. Baaghi reminds me of drama serial Abro, the only difference is that Fauzia’s character has some positive qualities as well unlike Abro. The preview of the next episode showed Fauzia coming back to her village. She will ultimately go back to the city again and I am guessing that her parents will drive her away this time around.
How many of you watched this latest episode? Don’t forget to share your thoughts about it.
The only thing better than seeing Independent films do well in their home country is seeing them do well INTERNATIONALLY.
Arz-e Pakistan is a short-film of humble origins, film students from Iqra University decided to do something about both the Pakistani Indie Film scene and Pakistan’s positive image which resulted in the creation of “Arz-e Pakistan” commercial which was on aired this Independence Day and stole our hearts.
Ali Sohail Jaura (Director) summarizes Arz-e Pakistan in following words on Imdb
“The project was inspired by a number of international travel films being made about foreign cities and regions like ‘Watchtower of Turkey’, ‘Travel to Hong Kong’, and ‘India’, that astonishingly capture the region’s essence in a short duration of time. Our crew of 8 members traveled more than 6000km to capture the scenic beauty and raw nature of the northern tourist and hiking attractions of Pakistan, which include the major regions of Kashmir, Hunza, Gilgit, Skardu, Swat, Naran, Kaghan, and Fairy Meadows. The purpose of the project was to promote both local and international tourism in the Northern regions of Pakistan, to make people aware of the environmental treasures so that it can be preserved, and bring about the positive and cultural image of Pakistan that is often neglected by the mainstream media.”
Arz-e Pakistan isn’t only aesthetically pleasing to the eyes but also warming in essence to the heart. Witness the masterpiece.
It won’t be unfair to say that it’s existence is enough to make us happy but to add more to our joy Family Films announced bagging the best travel commercial award in Moscow, Russia yesterday.
We wish Arz-e Pakistan more success in their future endeavors and hope that Pakistani Independent films will keep reviving our souls.
In the wake of Mahira Khan’s pictures, we seem to be getting new responses everyday, most of them to defend her rights to dress, smoke, behave and befriend anyone she wants. Her fellow actors and actresses are one upping eachother in speaking up for the actress who is being talked about a lot after these pictures of hers were leaked over the internet and spread like wildfire.
Now one of her near and dear friends Ahsan Khan has spoken up in her defense in an article titled “moral outrage” in which he is very firm and clear that everything Mahira wore or did is not to be criticised because it is her life. She can dress however she wishes and smoke with whomever she likes.
“Mahira Khan needs to have complete control over her body, life and behavior. This is her right. It should not be defended, explained or justified. It should only be respected. Period!”
He further poses a series of questions answering himself and clearing his statements in his process.
He insisted that he is not defending Mahira due to their relationship, but he would defend anyone in her position. His point was that his wife can also dress however she wants and he would not want to dictate her choices either. He insisted that people only have right to criticise Mahira on her acting and work but not her habits or mode of socialisation.
“Her histrionic ability can always be discussed, examined and criticized. Mahira needs to model well. When she does not, her modelling can be critiqued. And, Mahira needs to conduct herself with dignity, honor and class in public. She can be censured when she does not. What she does in private is her own business and no one else’s.”
Ahsan Khan sounded quite annoyed in his article and very vehemently insisted people to leave Mahira alone. He praised her that she always conducts herself with dignity and honor and has never failed her family, friends, fans and countrymen and she should be praised for that.
