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Meera Jee Seen With Her Better Half At Masala Awards!

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Meera Jee has always been a controversial personality and her personal life is nothing short than a drama. In the mid of the year 2017, she announced that she was getting married to some mysterious person and didn’t reveal the name kyunki nazar lagg jaati hai, the wedding was to take place in August. Later it was revealed that the mystery man is Captain Naveed and their Nikkah has taken place for quite sometime before and the said event was going to be a rukhsati. The marriage fire went down gradually and we didn’t see any ceremony on the informed time. Now Meera Jee was seen with her better half Captain Naveed at the Masala Awards in Dubai:

Meera Jee Seen With Her Better Half At Masala Awards!

So the couple is already moving about together. But when will Meera’s fans see her as a beautiful bride? This is indeed a mystery!

Pakistani Beauties Shine At Masala Awards!

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Masala Awards held in Dubai were attended by Pakistani starlets Mahira Khan, Saba Qamar and Mawra Hocane. The event was attended by many stars from across the border too including Sridevi, Govinda,  as well as the designer Manish Malhotra. The awards honoured bloggers, actors and other prominent personalities from the entertainment industry. The Pakistani starlets not only attended the event but also won big accolades.

Mahira Khan won  the award for Asian Woman Of Substance and wore a simple pink gown to the event:

 

Pakistani Beauties Shine At Masala Awards!

Saba Qamar showed up in a Shehla Chatoor creation and won the award for Biggest Breakthrough Performance for both Hindi Medium and Baaghi:

Pakistani Beauties Shine At Masala Awards!

Mawra Hocane won an award for Best Social Media:

Pakistani Beauties Shine At Masala Awards!

Which Diva did you like at the event? Share in comments!

Pakistani Celebs Join #ChangeTheClap Campaign

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Transgender mockery isn’t new to us it is how our society operates and growing up here we all took it for a norm and never questioned it’s dynamics but it is high time that transgender alienation is eliminated from this society and they are given their due rights.

Pakistani Celebs Join #ChangeTheClap Campaign

Launched by the Asia Pacific Transgender Network, the new campaign #ChangeTheClap aims to change this mindset. It’s about time transgenders are given equal opportunities and respect. Kami Sid, Pakistan’s first transgender model joined hands to support the #ChangeTheClap campaign that addresses the need to appreciate transgenders and stop the mockery.

https://www.facebook.com/WeAreAPTN/videos/1993826854169286/

The campaign also intends to raise awareness about the hurdles faced by transgenders and make a difference by simply uploading a video of yourself changing the way you clap. Each video posted will contribute to creating equal opportunities and educational outreach for the transgender community.

Many Pakistani celebrities stood by this cause and posted videos of themselves to show their support.

Model Cybil Chowdhry took to Instagram and captioned the video, “No matter how different someone is, they deserve respect and equality. I applaud these strong individuals for their bravery and valour. #ChangeTheClap”

https://www.instagram.com/p/Bcm1MB4lWTF/

Baaghi actor Osman Khalid Butt also shared his views on the issue. He wrote, “I grew up in a society where the very term ‘hijra‘ was, and still is, used mockingly to question masculinity; where the transgender community was seen as freaks of nature: to be indulged for a quick, nasty laugh; paraded, perhaps at weddings for entertainment, but never respected… never seen as human. No. This cannot continue. It’s time we change ridicule into applause. It’s time we show the transgender community that they are not children of a lesser God. Change your mindset. #ChangeTheClap #SupportTransgenderRights”

https://www.instagram.com/p/Bck8t3sDvLJ/

Ace-designer Munib Nawaz wasn’t one to stay quite either. He also wrote that it was time to stop shaming transgenders.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BckgkClDEQ_/

The Bulbulay actor Ayesha Omer penned, “Change the way you deal with transgender people on a daily basis. Change the way you laugh or snigger at them on the roads. Change the way you think #ChangeTheClap”

https://www.instagram.com/p/Bch_lfVBKVW/

Even Jawani Phir Nahi Aani star Ahmed Ali Butt shared his opinion, “A clap to seek forgiveness, appreciate and applaud the transgender community for simply being themselves. You have our full support #ChangeTheClap”

https://www.instagram.com/p/Bchcerkl0rL/

Singer/Actor Asim Azhar joined the campaign as well and captioned his video “Majority of the trans people do not have access to education and jobs and are reduced to low level work only to be publicly ridiculed. It is high time we turn ridicule to applause, it’s time to #ChangeTheClap ?? ”

https://www.instagram.com/p/BckZk0ZAcDo/?tagged=changetheclap

Ushna Shah went all #ChangeTheClap as well and wrote, “More power to the transgender community! #ChangeTheClap #ushnashah #equality #freedom”

https://www.instagram.com/p/BcmuVA1lMY2/?tagged=changetheclap

More celebrities are joining the campaign with every passing minute and we hope this initiative is a huge success because there can be no other way.

Do tell us about your stance on this.

Best Trends Of 2017

Every year brings a whole new era of style, dressing and grooming. Some of them are carried over from the previous year but as months pass, the trends evolve into better and more modern versions of their previous selves. However, some are entirely new and chance happenings that looks cool enough to become the hip thing and everyone tries to follow suit. Celebrities are usually the first people to adopt all the new trends of the season and since public can see them all over the electronic and print media and ofcourse, social platforms of today, their styles are followed by many. 2017 has brought some extremely versatile and beautiful modern trends, a lot of which look good enough to stay through the next year as well. Let’s take a look at them;

Tassle Earrings

Best Trends Of 2017

Tassle earrings have taken over the world of artificial jewellery by a storm this year. Everyone was seen sporting them and they look really good with all types of casual and semi formal wear. Many jewellery designers have incorporated them into their latest ranges and you can find them easily from small shops to big brands and pair them up with a cool kurta shalwar or casual top and jeans .

Backapacks

Best Trends Of 2017

Backapacks have taken a big modern twist these year and almost everyone now has one in their accessories’ collection, and for good reason. Why would you want to weigh down your arms and shoulders with heavy saddle and bucket bags when you can go easy on yourself. They distribute the weight evenly and leave you hands free and are much easier to navigate than your usual shoulder bag. A win win in our opinion.

No Make-up Makeup

Best Trends Of 2017

Perhaps the most refreshing trend this year has been the look of less makeup. Gone are the days when you would see actresses piled high with colour on their face, doing the dishes or going through a traumatic experience with fully made up face. Now is the time to look nude and fresh, basic and soft and let your skin show. Not only has the world of dramas taken up this trend but celebrity guests on morning shows and on their social media accounts also appear bare faced, with the appropriate touch ups where necessary. The trick is to make up your face in a way that it looks like skin, albeit a dewy glowing one.

Formals In White Best Trends Of 2017

The color of peace was seen this year designed, cut and sewn into glamorous formal attires, and they looked absolutely gorgeous. It is amazing how many hues this colour has and how it can be decorated into party and bridal wear. If you add the right accessories, then you can add a beautiful splash of colour and if you sport it with a red lippy, you will be the queen of the party in no time.

Tinted Shades

Best Trends Of 2017

Sunglasses are always the best accessory to look put together in an instant, no matter how rough a day you are having. This year, along with a hundred different shapes, the shades also took a hundred different hues, and they looked really cool in the very long and hot summer days.

HD BROWS

Best Trends Of 2017

The case of strong sharply defined brows is going strong and there’s nothing that can give your face such a youthful lift as sharply defined full brows. They have become an essential part of makeup now and nobody gets fully ready without lining, brushing, filling and defining the brows.

Cool Spectacles

Best Trends Of 2017

Gone are the days when you had to hide your glasses and act as if you don’t wear any. It’s time to be trendy and hip and don your spectacles proudly. A lot of extremely stylish people are now seen with eye wear while out and about in the public and they look less of a problem and more of an accessory now, especially when you are in the mood of sporting a casual outfit.

Waves And Texture In The Hair 

Best Trends Of 2017

Thankfully, time to be dead straight with your hair has gone and now it’s all about thick wavy luscious locks, heavy in texture. Big blowdrys and loose curls have been the rage this year. So have highlights and lowlights and multi shaded colours. In general, hair have gotten a lot dressier and it’s much more trendy to experiment with them and give them life and bounce. Be sure to tame the friz though. That is still a no no.

Crossbody Bags

Best Trends Of 2017

2017 has been all about finding style in your comfort, rather than the other way round. So another evolution seen in bags has been the appearance of cross body ones, which again leave you hand free and easy to drive, play, shop and dance, should you wish to. All the big  designer have gotten into this as well and such bags are available for every budget in Pakistan and abroad.

Revamping The Shalwar Kameez

Best Trends Of 2017The most beautiful trend of this year has to be the revamping of our national dress. Nothing looked more beautiful than the embroidered kurtas and embellished kameez in pastels and earthy tones. Accompnying them have been pants of all kinds, from capris to tulip shalwars to bell bottoms to flapper types bottoms, there has been an influx of kurta clad girls in all genres of life, since there are so many ways to make it look cool and pleasing to the eye, while appearing modern and trendy at the same time.

Short Frock

Best Trends Of 2017

Another beautiful trend of the season is short frock with bell bottoms or shararas. The pair look absolutely stunning if worn on a narrow waist. It has been the most seen look in formal wear these days in parties and weddings.

These are the styles that we think made 2017 more aesthetically pleasing and inspiring. Let us know in the comments if you updated your looks with any of these year.

Pakistani Celebs Listed The Worst Dressed For Masala! Awards By IBT

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Masala! Awards celebrated it’s 10th anniversary yesterday at the Bollywood Parks, Dubai Parks and Resort. The event included celebrities from India and Pakistan needless to say the event was super star studded.

All glamour aside we got to see some really disappointing outfits on the red carpet and thanks to that all our divas attending the event ended up in International Business Times’ worst dressed list.

The list included celebrities like Mahira Khan, Sridevi, Saba Qamar, Mawra Hocane, Ankita Lokhande and Daisy Shah.

Pakistani Celebs Listed The Worst Dressed For Masala! Awards By IBT

“Wearing a Rami Ali gown with a serpenti diamond Bvlgari necklace, Mahira Khan just looked average. Apart from her hair and makeup, the gown didn’t do much for her overall look. She bagged the award for Asian Woman of Substance.” says the article.

Pakistani Celebs Listed The Worst Dressed For Masala! Awards By IBT

About Sridevi the artricle stated,

“Sridevi wore a yet another Manish Malhotra gown that had a sheer neckline and cape with a sheer fringe dupatta. What’s with the giant crystals? This red carpet outing was a complete No No! She received an award for Cinematic Legend of the year.”

Pakistani Celebs Listed The Worst Dressed For Masala! Awards By IBT

Saba Qamar and Mawra Hocane failed to impress as well,

“Saba Qamar’s outfit by Shehla Chatoor looked confusing! What do you think? She received an award for Best Breakthrough Performance for Hindi Medium.”

Pakistani Celebs Listed The Worst Dressed For Masala! Awards By IBT

“Marwa Hocane was awarded the Social Media Sensation award but disappointed us with the rosy gown. It just didn’t click!”

Pakistani Celebs Listed The Worst Dressed For Masala! Awards By IBT

Here’s the complete list,

http://www.ibtimes.co.in/masala-awards-2017-worst-dressed-sridevi-mahira-khan-daisy-shah-ankita-lokhande-disappoint-753082

Do let us know what you think.

Janasheen From Rangreza Is Now Out

Rangreza is all set to release on 21st December. With less than two weeks since its appearance on the big screen, this Urwa Hocane, Bilal Ashraf and Gohar Rasheed starrer is constantly impressing with its songs and teasers. Yesterday a new song Janasheen was released which is all about the folk mystical language of love conveyed in today’s musical notes.

The song is composed and sung by Qurram Hussain and gives you a trance like feeling with impressive lyrics, catchy tune and an interlude of Allah Hu repeatedly rising above the beats. The video has not been released yet but the audio does its job in making you look forward to it ;

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=oitDkAdFsKo

 

 

Sanam Baloch Dazzles At Her Sister’s Wedding

Sanam Baloch’s younger sister Ghanwa Baloch recently got married with a lot of bling. The event was attended by a lot of stars from our industry. The divas of the party were Sanam herself who looked beautiful on all the days especially her traditional gota work lehnga on mehndi, Sabreen Hisbani who was her usual charming self and Hina Altaf who dazzled in whites and pinks. Here are some of their best pictures from the wedding celebration ; Sanam Baloch Dazzles At Her Sister’s Wedding Sanam Baloch Dazzles At Her Sister’s Wedding Sanam Baloch Dazzles At Her Sister’s Wedding Sanam Baloch Dazzles At Her Sister’s Wedding Sanam Baloch Dazzles At Her Sister’s Wedding Sanam Baloch Dazzles At Her Sister’s Wedding Sanam Baloch Dazzles At Her Sister’s Wedding Sanam Baloch Dazzles At Her Sister’s Wedding Sanam Baloch Dazzles At Her Sister’s Wedding Sanam Baloch Dazzles At Her Sister’s Wedding Sanam Baloch also danced with friends and family to an upbeat number; https://www.instagram.com/p/BcpwXS4jF00/?hl=en    

Dar Si Jati Hei Sila Episode 6 Review – Complicated Relationships

I truly appreciate the fact that the makers of the drama and the actors involved have put in a lot of hard work into this project but there are plenty of scenes in every episode which are repetitive. I don’t mind watching a drama which is slow paced as long as every episode offers something new and there is no repetition. The different shades of the characters are being revealed gradually therefore I am pretty sure that the writer has a lot of surprises in store for the viewers, the drama however will be much more interesting if it picks up pace. Some of the scenes covering the family politics in this episode were stretched but the scenes covering Sila and Sadia’s track and the one’s showing the change in Zaini’s behavior were to the point and added something new to the story.

This episode opened with Sila packing Hathim’s bag and telling him to go back to the hostel because he deserved better than staying in Noor Manzil. Hathim and Sila’s relationship has to be the best part of this drama because very often in dramas like this one, the victim hardly ever has someone in the family who tries to understand her and supports her. Hathim and Sila love each other and they have their own ways of showing this love for each other. Hathim wants to stay in Noor Manzil because that is the only way in which he can protect Sila and Sila wants him to leave because she wants him to stay away from all the negativity which is a part of everyday life in Noor Manzil especially for this particular family. The actor playing Hathim’s role is doing complete justice to his role and Yumna Zaidi has been handling her role superbly too. These two also share amazing on screen chemistry.

Dar Si Jati Hei Sila Episode 6 Review - Complicated Relationships

Saman Ansari’s performance in this episode was just as remarkable as it has been throughout. She gives you so many reasons to feel for Sadia and you understand her helplessness completely. Unlike Sila, there is no one in the house who understands or loves Sadia. Even Sila hates her mother because she thinks that her mother has been highly irresponsible and selfish. This episode once again showed that although Sila didn’t have the confidence to share her opinion in front of her father but she told her mother exactly what she thought about her every chance she got. Sila’s conversation with Zaini showed the difference between these girls and it was really good to see Zaini trying to convince Sila to take a stand for herself.

Raheel’s character has taken an unpredictable and interesting turn. It was good to see him taking a stand for Sila. Sikandar was shown judging his wife and daughter once again without questioning his own behavior towards them even once. Joi understands Sikandar’s mindset a little too well, which is why he does whatever he can to manipulate him. The scene in which Sadia “presented” herself to Joi but he refused went to show that this was more about taking control than anything else. Nauman Ijaz has never played such a character before but he is beyond amazing as Joi. His body language, overall outlook and expressions are always faultless.

The most appealing aspect of this drama has to be the seriousness with which different issues have been highlighted and the variety of characters. There are plenty of characters who are now supporting Sila in their own ways which is a good change. The downside of the play is the emphasis on family politics and the overall pace of the show. The preview of the next episode looked really interesting, Zaini’s character is turning out to be my favorite! She is an unapologetic strong girl who knows exactly what she wants and is completely capable of helping someone in need!

How many of you watched this episode? Do share your thoughts about it.

Daldal Episode 10-17 Review

Daldal was a highly anticipated drama from the first photos that Zahid Ahmed posted. Although the duo of him and Armeena Rana Khan was doubtful for me at first, let’s just say time does tell! Daldal (English translation: Earthquake) follows the lives of the six members of a poor but honest family, including Shuja and Kamran. Generally, these seven episodes have focused primarily on the lives of these two and the people that revolve around them.

To wrap it up to the present, Shuja has arrived in London after travelling illegally and going through a lot of trouble. The scenes in the containers and during their stay in Iran were raw and emotional, but could be executed better. I think the way the camera was positioned just didn’t do justice to how brilliant these scenes could be. I may be exaggerating it but after taking a co-op course in directing I wish it had been done better.

Meanwhile Saniya and Kamran’s track have come to a bit of a close. They had their nikkah done when Saniya’s father was arrested and her baraat left. Most of that part was really fast but well done, and the scene where her in-laws came back to ask for money was so outrightly disgusting! I’m also not sure why Saniya’s Mother is always excused for being “too sick”.

Kamran, on his own, has found a sturdy job and is receiving success in his work life. It was nice to see that he has become an independent yet considerate individual. He is an epitome of maturity, and I think Muneeb Butt has done his fair share in making this innocent, smart young man come to life. Kamran has grown to become so much like his father and it really is pleasant to see someone who has contrasted a lot from his brother yet still has success in life.

Sakina, ever herself, is one of the two OTT and annoying characters in this drama. If anything, the actress has made me hate her with extreme passion. I just don’t understand her state of mind as to not accepting Saniya as her daughter-in-law. If it was anything, it would have been that Sakina wants her last son to strike gold in terms of wealth (like Shuja did with Hira) but Saniya comes from a good family. Her extent of trying taveez on Saniya and Kamran’s relationship was shocking, but not unexpected as Sakina is shown to do whatever, whenever.

Then we have Shuja. Arriving in London he thought he has already gone through the “hard” time and now the money will just rain over him. I was chiding myself on laughing at some of his reactions, like walking into his new room and the nightly struggle of people on people.

Now to Episode 17, the most recent one that didn’t really progress a lot but still played a significant role. Shuja has come to realize that one job is not going to do anything for him, despite Sakina’s happiness. The way Sakina waited for the half minute to run out so that Hira didn’t get a chance to speak with him was just cruel, but isn’t the worse she has done. In terms of Shuja and Hira this episode was them living in their past together. I thought it all pretty repetitive and not necessary, like we have seen enough of Hira crying over her husband! Now Shuja has a new night job, and it seems bad things are following him everywhere! First is drug dealing boss and now selling drinks, he is in awe and unwilling to perform this jobs but the struggle is real.

Kamran and Saniya are married now, and is it just me or does the actress, Kinza, not look that great with a load of makeup? She is a really pretty girl in almost all the scenes but with a lot of bridal makeup she looked more orange. I skipped through their scene together because we have had enough of Kamran’s vows and know that he will be a GREAT and UNDERSTANDING husband. I hope Hira’s jealousy doesn’t take over and ruin this PERFECT relationship but the way it has been crafted seems to signal otherwise.

And now for the final scene. I am known on reviewit.pk as “kubrafanxo” but I’m not that appreciative of her versatility anymore. Really, there was no background into who Kubra Khan is playing, so I’ll have to wait till next week! In an interview she mentioned her cameo appearance is “blunt and very funny”, and I really hope that she pulls through with it! Kubra playing a comical role is something we all wanted to see in Shadi Mubarak Ho.

To be honest, after seventeen episodes I really don’t know what is left for this drama. I’m kind of glad Kubra was introduced because there is nothing I am looking forward to otherwise!

This is my first review so I’m sorry if it’s a bit choppy or all over the place! Feel free to leave me some constructive feedback and…

Until next time,

Alishba Malik (aka Kubrafanxo)

Syra And Shahroz Sabzwari To Star In A Film!

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The celebrity couple Syra Shahroz and Shahroze Sabzwari will be seen together in a film soon. The news is that the couple has already signed the film. Syra has worked in Chalay Thay Saath before this and her other movie Agent Ghazi got delayed. Shahroz, on the other hand, was the part of Chain Aaye Na which was a box office disaster. This will be the first time that the couple will be seen together on big screen. Can the real-life couple bring magic to the reel life too? That is something to look forward too.

Syra And Shahroz Sabzwari To Star In A Film!

Do you want to see them together in a film? Let us know in the comments section below!

Alif Allah Aur Insaan Episode 34 Review – One Good Episode!

Ohkay so, after weeks, this was one good episode of Alif Allah Aur Insaan, I am sure it was because the focus was on the main characters & their tracks moved forward too!

The most heart wrenching scenario in this episode was of Rani’s mother finding the truth about her daughter. The way she was still holding onto the money that Rani gave her showed that even after so much time has passed, she never lost hope & always believed that her daughter will come back. The way a passerby told Rani’s mother about her again made me think how Rani’s neighbour couldn’t recognize her because she was in the news & was everywhere. Later when the mother told her younger daughter to take care of herself was a beautiful reminiscent of what she used to say to Rani & that is why the way she broke down in disappointment because she couldn’t believe what she heard was heartbreaking. She finally found out what Rani did after she left her parents’ place & I definitely want to know if she will ever come across Rani? Will she be able to meet her grand daughter? I’m definitely interested to see that!

Shahzeb’s prayers were answered & that boy recovered. Even though Zaitoon didn’t appreciate what the servant said about forgetting the idea of Shahzeb’s marriage, later the way she praised her son & seemed happy with what she heard went to show that Zaitoon loved her son unconditionally, that is why she was standing by side once again, showing her support for his new journey!

Basit tried to approach Shahzeb & he turned his back, which was a natural reaction because Basit reminded Shahzeb of the bad phase that came in his life, that is why it was an impulsive reaction where he chose not to give him any chance to explain himself. Later when Shahzeb introspected, he realized that he was forgetting what Baba Jee taught him & how it was his responsibility to let go of any harsh feelings that he might have towards anyone.

Nazneen was faced with another trouble & sadly, her own friend started judging her the moment she realized that her own marriage would be called off if Taimur would get married to Nazneen. Even though Nazneen did say that she will nurture the love Taimur has for her, I think she will turn his proposal down, but let’s see!

Zimmal & Arsalan got engaged & it was suggested that Zimmal’s parents would gift her a house so that she can still live a comfortable life but I think the first thing they should gift Arsalan is a shampoo because he is in a dire need of one. Even though Zimmal’s parents accepted Arsalan & his family, they couldn’t stop judging his mother. At least they should know that she comes from a very different background so there was no need to be so upset over her demeanour. Well, the more I get to watch this track, the more I get to see the flaws – Zimmal was very clear that she would keep her marriage with Arsalan a secret & she specifically mentioned it to him but now the news of their ‘baat pakki’ was already circulating the university?

Oh, Shammo called Rani & he was always in contact with her even when she shifted to her new apartment & it was now that he found out about her daughter? Rani was emotionally dependent on Shammo, so it doesn’t make sense that of all the people, she wouldn’t tell Shammo about her daughter? Anyways!

Overall, it was a decent episode & Rani’s mother made it better. I really think they should end this drama now by wrapping all the tracks decenty. Please share your thoughts about this episode of Alif Allah Aur Insaan.

Keep Supporting,
Cheers,
Zahra Mirza.

Maya Ali And OKB’s Goofy Reunion!

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Osman Khalid Butt and Maya Ali are one of the most loved on-screen couples in Pakistan. They made a special place in the hearts of their fans with Aunn Zara and went on it strengthen it in Diyar e Dil. The fans even tolerated Sanam because of them being together as a lead couple. Whenever they meet, they always share it with their fans, be it a hangout, award ceremony or any other event. So this people’s favourite couple met yet again and Osman had a goofy video of them to share with the fans. Here watch Osman playing a musical Bollywood Diva and Maya complimenting his antics:

Do you want to see both of them on screen together again?

Saba Qamar, Mahira Khan & Mawra Hocane to attend Masala! Awards Dubai

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Masala! Awards held in United Arab Emirates every year is an event that celebrates artists from both countries India and Pakistan, as the event celebrates it’s 10th anniversary this year Lollywood divas Saba Qamar, Mahira Khan and Mawra Hocane are all set to attend the award show this December the 13th.

Masala! UAE Editor, Lekha Menon revealed,

“Mahira Khan, Mawra Hocane and Saba Qamar will be attending the event, and we might have Meera as well!” 

Taking to Instagram, the magazine announced Saba’s participation in the show with a video.

Congratulating the Masala! Awards on their ‘fabulous’ 10 years, the Hindi Medium star added,

“I’m really excited to be a part of the celebrations in Dubai on December 13. Love you all. I hope to see you soon!

https://www.instagram.com/p/BcemlkogM8l/

Sanam Teri Kasam star Mawra also took to Twitter and wrote, “See you in Dubai!”

Apart from Saba and Mawra, rumour has it that Urwa Hocane, Farhan Saeed and Fawad Khan will also be attending the awards ceremony. Bollywood actors Celina Jaitly, Arjun Rampal, Govinda, Boman Irani and Daisy Shah will be gracing the occasion from India.

Getting Famous – No Big Deal!!!

There was a time when getting recognized and famous required a great deal of effort. The actors, models and singers had fierce competition to be part of limited projects and there was no social media or PR to help these celebrities reach every household in the easiest way possible. Back in the day, the people who used to get famous or those who became celebrities had some talent, some craft up their sleeves to prove their position in the industry and those celebrities focused more on their skill rather than the fame which came with the territory. Those people didn’t really have any shortcuts to the fame and a constant and consistent hard work was a prerequisite for them to establish themselves. Back then, those who became public figures and celebrities put their blood sweat and tears to materialize their dream because their objective was to channel out the inner artist in them, but that is not the case anymore because the focus has shifted and everyone has become a bit too commercial. It by no means is being implied that the celebrities these days are talent-free, but in most cases it has become easier to become a celebrity even if someone has limited or next to zero ability.

Nowadays, there are innumerable television channels and so many new production houses which are constantly searching for talent therefore an aspiring actor, singer or model has more opportunities to get work. While there are many actors, models and singers who have worked really hard to get recognition and respect from people, there are many more who are neither talented actors nor good singers but they are equally “famous”, well-recognized and definitely enjoy celebrity status if not star status! They are also those “celebrities” who are only famous because they are social media sensations. These people don’t have any particular talent but somehow they managed to get popular because they know how to get people’s attention. Some actors, singers and models have very few projects to their credit, they have hardly worked in any quality projects yet they are in the news and even have a massive following because they used the right “tools” to get recognized! In short, gone are the days when talent alone could make a person popular because getting famous is as easy as pie now!!! When everything else fails there is always You Tube!

There are also those celebrities who do have a few good projects to their credit but they also exploit social media handles to the maximum in order to get attention from the public when their work isn’t enough to get them the attention they want. Also, there are some celebrities who bank on social media more than their performances.

Here are some easy ways (read shortcuts) which many people follow nowadays to get famous:

Post Some Cute Pictures On Social Media…Make People Fall In Love With Your Lifestyle!!!

Yes! Believe it or not there are tons of people on instagram who have a massive following only because they post cute pictures!! The thing with social media is that it is so convenient to make the perfect image of yourself in people’s mind by posting things which show that no one has a better life than you and there is no person more perfect than you. There are some actors and singers even who only have a few projects to their credit and they never really proved their mettle through their work yet they are social media sensations and are considered celebrities because of the likes on their social media pages and yes, they take pride in their ‘fan following’ too by bragging about the numbers. Also, there are many agencies who are more than willing to offer work to these people because they rule social media and this is how these celebrities get to stay in the public eye by using their following! Whether you have talent or not if you are a social media sensation you will get the recognition you don’t deserve!

Getting Famous - No Big Deal!!!

Wear Expensive Clothes And Show Up On Mega Events…Hang Out With The “Cool” Crowd! If You Have Rich And Famous Parents, Even Better!

Believe it or not people “look forward” to what a certain person will be wearing at a big event and envy them for their lifestyle! There are many people who were born with a silver spoon and have parents who made a name for themselves therefore being so and so’s child and being social can make anyone a celebrity instantly! While most people know better, there are tons of people who envy such people’s lifestyles and make them pretty famous. As a result the magazines and blogs cover the lifestyle of these people like its headline news! Hanging out with the in and cool crowd also gets your enough attention to be a mini celebrity in the world of social media!

Stay Made up And Heavily Edited All The Time!

Since it is so easy to make people fall in love with some unique hair color, pore less skin and pearlescent complexion and made-up beauty, these celebrities rely heavily on Photoshop and Filters. People will hardly come across any such picture of these celebrities that would not be retouched or filtered. These celebrities would never ever post their bare-faced selfie because that would reveal all the secrets. They want to make-believe their followers that they are always ‘this’ perfect or in other words, they were born this way, that is why they lie to their fans into believing that they are flawless!

The Right PR Is The Key To Stardom…The Image Sometimes Is More Important Than The Actual Work You Do!

This is a bitter truth! We have had examples of some “stars” recently who are not immensely talented but have the right PR therefore there is always a hype surrounding their projects. These PR agents also make sure that the newspapers, blogs and magazines give these individuals the right kind of attention. They are well looked after and this helps people fall in love with them. Also, no matter how talented a person is unless they have the proper PR they can’t get very far because the competition is fierce! Nowadays, the PR gurus take over actors, singer or models with potential and it is only then that they become proper stars. Proper marketing and PR ensures that half the battle is won even before a project airs on the television or cinema screens.

Getting Famous - No Big Deal!!!

A Sentimental Status To The Rescue…..Rant About Heavy Subjects And Voila!

If a celebrity is not getting enough attention, the easiest way of getting some attention from the public is to post sentimental statuses on any of the social media handles. There are times when these statuses come from the heart and then there are other celebrities who are constantly relying on sentiments alone to get people’s attention and support. Very often religion and patriotism are two favorite topics used by such celebrities and they always work like magic.

Body-shaming, woman empowerment, or let’s say being criticized for their choices evokes a lengthy status from such celebrities and it is enough to stir the pot because it most certainly works. Under such status updates you will find two groups of people where one will be of the defendants and the other will be of the attackers, where people literally waste their energies by getting so involved in these comment wars, they forget that the celebrity which posted the update is the one getting benefited from it the most because all of a sudden numerous articles get published about them and they come into the limelight. These days, it is like these celebrities have made a habit of posting their rants about trivial things because it gets them the attention they yearn for.

Provocative Statuses And Videos…..Controversy Sells!

There are people out there who only have provocative videos and statuses to their credit yet they are so popular and talked about! Yes! People aren’t always praises for them, in fact most often they face tons of criticism but that doesn’t mean the public will stop tuning into their videos or following them!! The sad fact is that the public in our country in general follows the same people they criticize. Some people make themselves controversial only because they know that they will get even more attention if they do not fit in! The fact is that controversy sells, it makes people inquisitive and controversial people become popular even if isn’t in a good sense only because people choose not to ignore these attention-seeking tactics!

 

Getting Famous - No Big Deal!!!

If You Have Zero Talent Then Try To Get Famous For All The Wrong Reasons

Yes, it is as simple as that. These ‘celebrities’ might not be a good singer, or they might not even know how to act, but having a camera and an internet connection is enough for them to become an overnight sensation because it doesn’t matter if they turn themselves into a laughing stock, it just takes a few shares to get attention and yes, they make the most of ‘share’ option on the social media. It may be the worst song they could ever sing or meaningless commentary on random things that they do, it gets them somewhere, easy right?

What do you think about these points? Don’t you think people need to think twice before they like or follow a page or click on a video since after all they are the ones giving these people the attention they are so desperately looking for! Also, since these celebrities rely so much on their social media following, isn’t it important for them to be as transparent as possible?

Do share your thoughts on who do you think these celebrities are by naming them and what do you think about their shortcuts?

Khaani Episode 6 Review – The Obsession

Khaani Episode 6 Review - The Obsession

So this episode was mainly about Hadi’s confusion as to what could make someone unafraid of him. He is basically a megalomaniac (someone who thrives on feeling powerful) whose whole world is shattered when a vulnerable young middle class girl stands up to face him. There were a lot of important issues raised in this episode, but the one things that deserves appreciation is Sana Javed’s acting. She did really well in this episode. Her dialogues when Hadi confronted him were on spot and delivered immaculately. The courage was not only conveyed through words but her body language, her stance, her eyes and that really made it a powerful scene. In her own way, she has become a thorn in Mir Hadi’s side, who is introduced to a new type of human beings that he did not know existed, those who still believes there is someone up high who controls all decisions and who are unafraid of everyone but Him. Till now he has only seen meeklings to whom he and his father are the only gods they know.

While Sana’s character is quite precise and inspiring, Feroze Khan is seeming like a psychopath altogether. Bothered by someone who wants to forget he even existed is the case of an extremely insecure and unstable person. On top of that, there is this glaring class difference where one girl has to leave her studies and work two jobs while travelling on public transport, and then there is this man who has the luxury of time and money to just aimlessly roam the streets in search of his newfound obsession in a brand new Jeep with armed servants. If they are trying to make Hadi’s character the shallowest, the weakest and very despicable, then the writer and director are on spot. However, the promo showed him using the word payar, which I hope is not what it will turn into, or atleast it will remain one sided if Hadi is deluded enough to believe it is love that he is in.

Rest of the episode was also not too bad. Khaani’s parents were totally supportive of their daughter’s decision of getting a job so they can make ends meet after the father’s paralysis. Salma Hassan and Sana Javed are a perfect mother daughter duo ; strong, independent yet very kind and caring. Saman Ansari is consistently doing well as the shallow , fake and selfish Sitara and so is Mehmood Aslam.

The last scene was well written and executed. Sarim had planned a surprise for Khaani which their younger sisters had to give her in very sad circumstances. As Khaani opened the thoughtful gifts, all three of them got wrapped up in their own grief for their loving brother who has gone too soon from their lives, but especially Khaani who shared a special bond with him that only twins can understand.

Khaani Episode 6 Review - The Obsession

Stay tuned for the next episode of this drama that is now picking pace and improving in dramatization too.

Amir Khan’s journey in “I’m a celebrity…” ends on his 31st birthday

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Amir Khan has just been evicted from I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here, making him the seventh contestant to leave the show, reported Daily Mail.

Amir said his goodbyes when he was named as the next celebrity to be evicted. Leaving Jamie Lomas, Jennie McAlbine, Georgia Toffolo and Iain behind, Amir headed over to speak to Ant and Dec.

“I’ve had such a great time. I never expected it to be so good as I’ve never seen it but I conquered my fears and had the best time. I feared sleeping outside. I didn’t want to be around trees but now, I can be around trees.”

Amir Khan's journey in "I'm a celebrity..." ends on his 31st birthday

Leaving the show on his birthday, Amir stated,

“It was wonderful to spend my 31st birthday with an amazing team. I’ll remember that for life and tell my kids that I spent it in the jungle. Who else can say that?”

Also referring to his surprising lack of knowledge, Amir joked that he learnt a lot on the show such as

“there’s a woman prime minister and there’s cheese in cheesecake.” 

Amir Khan's journey in "I'm a celebrity..." ends on his 31st birthday

As the boxer walked down the bridge, he was greeted by his father. However, wife Faryal Makhdoom was no where to be seen. She did appear on a TV show saying that she can’t wait to have her husband back home.

 

First post cinema revival Sindhi feature film is on it’s way

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Pakistani film industry has seen it’s worst in the last two decades but this decade not only brought the revival of mainstream cinema but will also be reviving our cinema at a more grass root level. Film-maker Jami Mahmood is producing a Sindhi feature film in Pakistan, which may possibly be the first since the recent rebirth of local cinema.

First post cinema revival Sindhi feature film is on it's way

Titled Jugnu, it is directed by Ali Abbas Naqvi, an Iqra University faculty member. Speaking to The Express Tribune, Naqvi said the project initiated in 2013.

“I graduated from the University of Karachi in 2012. In 2013 we had a screening of thesis films in Aga Khan University, where Jami was part of the jury. After the screening, he approached us with an idea about a boy and his goat.”

First post cinema revival Sindhi feature film is on it's way

The team then worked on the script for several years.

We wrote 14 drafts and now the 15th one is the final, which we are currently shooting. We had to work on a lot of things and we realised that the city would be better off if it’s set in a rural environment. So, we spent a month in Moro to research and observe our surroundings and understand how people live to get a vibe. We decided to focus on issues that aren’t talked about a lot usually, such as weak electricity poles etc.”

He shared that the film also includes Shah Abdul Latif Bhittai’s vision.

“There is a local Sufi touch to the film and for that we have Saif Samejo as the music composer. It’s not finalised yet but there will be three or four songs in the film.”

First post cinema revival Sindhi feature film is on it's way

Naqvi also pointed out that the film isn’t completely in Sindhi language and will have Urdu as well. The film-maker is inspired by Iranian films, especially Majid Majidi’s movies. He hopes to bring similar sensibilities to Jugnu.

“I just want to tell people a good story and this film has such a human story. I saw that when we were talking to people here, they related to it.”

Lack of cinemas is definitely a problem and Naqvi’s plan is to screen the movie in different festivals before he goes for a public screening. We wish team Jugnu good luck and hope to see our local cinema flourish even more.

Mujhe Jeenay Du Episode 14 Review – Highly Disappointing!

The story moved forward with this episode but with every passing episode I am finding it even more difficult to keep my interest in this drama alive. The story is all over the place and even though all the actors are doing complete justice to their respective characters, their tracks lack enough substance and depth to keep the viewers coming back for more. Some of the scenes in tonight’s episode which should have been really impactful fell flat completely. The scene in which Saira went to say goodbye to Shabo had to be one of the most unimpressive scenes in this entire episode. Ever since Shabo and Saira have grown up their relationship with each other has lost the spark it had before completely. What was once a beautiful friendship now looks like a forced track in a story which has stopped making sense altogether. The way Saira welcomed Shaheena when she came back to Naseeb’s house also did not make sense at all since just a little while back she was sitting and complaining about Shaheena! Apart from this a lot of screen time was wasted on showing conversations which didn’t add anything new to the story. For instance the scene covering Shaheena’s meeting with Yasmin was stretched for no reason.

Mujhe Jeenay Du Episode 14 Review - Highly Disappointing!

Even though so many years have passed and so much has happened between different characters yet their relationships remain the same. I feel that the writer has failed to do justice to all these tracks in this phase of the story since there has been very little character development and the relationship dynamics between different characters haven’t been shown in a proper manner. All these people had something to offer before but now their tracks have absolutely no meaning. Muhammadu’s track is going around in circles and some of the scenes in every episode are highly repetitive. Even if Murad kills Muhammadu, the development will have absolutely no impact since Muhammadu never played an important role in the story. Saira’s character has to be the biggest disappointment so far since she is the main protagonist and for the longest time the viewers felt for her character. I was looking forward to her track the most as the story progressed to the next phase but unfortunately this track too just like all the others has lost its charm completely.

Naseeb for the first time felt attracted towards Saira which too seemed like a delayed development and one which will probably have not much of an impact on the story! Right now, it is difficult sitting through this drama because it has lost its purpose completely. The pace of the drama has slowed down and every episode has more than its fair share of filler scenes. In an attempt to prolong the drama, the writer has lost his grip on the story and sometimes I feel that these new episodes haven’t been written by the same person who wrote the first 11 episodes. It is sad watching a drama like this one going downhill since it started off with a definite purpose and it fit the bill as well. After this episode I have very little hope that Mujhe Jeenay Du will get back on track but I will be tuning into it only to find out how they wrap up the story.

How many of you watched this episode? Do share your thoughts about it.

Trailer Of Agha Ali’s Mein Wohi Aashiq Is Now Out

Agha Ali has now joined the world of singing and creating music videos after doing a lot of powerful roles in dramas. His latest venture is a video song with the name Mein Wohi Aashiq, whose theatrical trailer is released now. It shows violence, action, drama and the hero, Agha Ali himself claims to be doing it all in the name of undying love and devotion he has for his lady love, played by Sarah Khan.

The video is produced by Team Agha Productions and directed by Ahmer Sohail. The trailer looks like an Indian film showing the romance between a well meaning but violent goon and an innocent beauty who is unaware of her lover’s agressive lifestyle. It is releasing on the 17th Of December, and then we will get to know the real story behind these scenes.

 

Saba Qamar Handled Ramp Fall Like A Champ!

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The wedding fever is on and the yearly held Bridal Couture Week is going on in Lahore. Many celebrities have graced the ramp for different designers in the three days of the show. Today Sba Qamar walked for Umsha by Uzma Babar. At the centre stage, her foot got slipped and she had a minor fall. But the lady showed why she is known for her confidence. She got up, gave the audience a confident look and continued with her walk. Here is how Saba is handling the situation like a champ:

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Kudos to Saba for this confidence!

Muniba Mazari Faces Criticism, Court Charges, Ousting And Replies To It All

Muniba Mazari Faces Criticism, Court Charges, Ousting And Replies To It AllMuniba Mazari, the thirty year old paraplegic has been the Iron Lady of Pakistan for a long time now. People are used to see her smiling face on the screens, billboards and the social media where she is very active. Recently, however she has been caught in a whirlwind of controversies where she has been sued for 10 million by her ex-husband for defamation, the twitterati has turned against her for her anti-men statements, another artist has claimed she stole her artwork, and The Disability Association has ousted her. This is a lot of negativity for one person to handle. On top of this, her interview that she gave to PTV some five years back is going viral. In that one she said while answering a question about her husband’s attitude to her during and after the fateful accident that left her paralyzed from waist down;

“He was driving with me but Alhumdulillah he is fine. I am alive today and all the credit goes to him. I get emotional at times but he is such a real person. We are more than friends. When I cry he cries with me. But he tells me that I can do whatever I want to do. He doesn’t have any issue with my job and my work.”

 

Now in a recent speech, she said that her husband jumped out of the car and saved her life and now he is married again. Even though she said she is happy for him and was just sharing her struggle for normalcy, it created a lot of backlash. She was criticised left right and centre.

Muniba Mazari Faces Criticism, Court Charges, Ousting And Replies To It All

Muniba Mazari Faces Criticism, Court Charges, Ousting And Replies To It All

Muniba Mazari Faces Criticism, Court Charges, Ousting And Replies To It All

Some people however, still kept their support for her

Muniba Mazari Faces Criticism, Court Charges, Ousting And Replies To It All

Days after this row, another artist Laiba Baig brought her accusations to public eye that Muniba had been stealing her artwork and claiming it’s her own.

Muniba Mazari Faces Criticism, Court Charges, Ousting And Replies To It All

Now the Disability Movement has dissociated itself from Muniba saying that she is seeking sympathy and introducing idealism into disability. They said she is merely cashing in on her paraplegia rather than doing anything helpful for disabled people.

Amidst all this, Muniba has written a long post on Facebook which she has shared on twitter as well. It is rather long but if you really wish to know her reasons and logic, you must give it a moment.

To all of my followers, critics and supporters alike,

If you’re reading this and you are married and happy, I wish nothing but a blissful happily ever after for you. Remember that every marriage goes through its ups and down, but as long as you hold on to respect for each other, no mountain is too high and no storm is too great. May your beautiful relationship continue to shade each other and all the loved ones around you.

If you’re reading this and you are married but unhappy and struggling, then know that I am sending all of my love and prayers your way. Remember that you are not alone, that this too is only a phase of your life and like all other phases, this too shall pass. 5 years ago, I was where you are today. My PTV interview circulating around social media is from that time. It is emotionally exhausting to try and make a marriage work, to make sure you don’t wash your dirty laundry in public, to do the best in your power for your child, struggle with the insecurities of what the future may hold all the while maintaining the façade of a perfect marriage. I pray that when this phase is over for you, you too are judged, but unlike me, you are judged for all the right reasons. You are judged for being gracious, for giving your utmost to make the marriage work, and for putting your best foot forward despite screaming in agony on the inside. The relationship of marriage is worth the struggle and I pray yours is rewarded in nothing but positivity. No matter what the outcome, always always remember that in this time of struggle, you are not alone.

If you’re reading this and you are divorced and a single parent, then know that it may seem bleak and impossible to comprehend right now, but the worst is over. You cannot start healing until the problem festering in your heart is dealt with. And though divorce is perhaps the most painful way to handle the problems of your heart (or your life), it in no way means you have failed your children, your family and most importantly, yourself. Perhaps your win will come in the form that you will not be going through the day in day out anguish of feeling disrespected. Your win will come through knowing that you can now live your dreams without an anchor weighing you down. Your win will come through when see your children grow up in a house with one parent, but double the love, triple the respect and four times the happiness of not waking up in a hostile environment on a daily basis. Know that you are not alone, that I and countless others like me share your story. It’s going to be a rocky road of financial insecurities; perhaps you will suffer through custody cases of your child, just like I have been enduring for many years, having multiple people talk behind your back and label you are a disappointment, but remember that those people don’t even have the slightest idea of what this struggle is like. As hard as it may be, do not listen to them. They have not walked in your shoes. I have. And I want to tell you that it may seem impossible but yes, yes, yes, it does get better. That is my promise to you.

If you are reading this and you are divorced, a single parent, but also differently abled while being in the public eye – then please come have tea with me! I would love to meet someone who can help me understand how a paraplegic can be condemned as promiscuous, or keeping your ex anonymous can be labelled as defamation. Life is interesting, and with every stage and every phase you learn more and evolve more. To me, this change is not hypocrisy rather it is proof of a healthy progression in life. Imagine for a moment, being stuck in your present state of mind, and present state of life for all of eternity. What a frightening thought indeed!
None of us is entitled to the intricate details of marital struggles of our cousins, our friends, our neighbours, the girl at our office, the daughter of our maid, the teacher at our school. If we cannot offer them love, then the least we should offer is the freedom to maintain their privacy in this very personal matter.

Let us be kind to one another, starting with being kind to ourselves.

Muniba Mazari

 

There are always three sides to a story, and the truth always lies somewhere in between. However, we should not be so quick to judge a woman who despite her unfortunate accident and paralysis rose up and shone brightly. She so wanted motherhood that she is devoted to her adopted son despite not being able to do all that a mother has to do. She has full rights to take credit if she has fought and succeeded alone.

 

Bridal Couture Week Day 2!

Day 2 of the Bridal Couture Week was also star-studded. It is the wedding season in Pakistan and Pakistani couturiers are coming forward with beautiful designs and regal outfits to make the coming up big days even more beautiful and memorable. Here are some highlights from the second day of the show. Many celebrities including Mawra Hocane, Aiman Khan, Zara Noor Abbas, Ahsan Khan and Yumna Zaidi graced the ramp with their presence. Have a look:

Bridal Couture Week Day 2!

Bridal Couture Week Day 2!

Bridal Couture Week Day 2!

Bridal Couture Week Day 2!

Bridal Couture Week Day 2!

Bridal Couture Week Day 2!

Bridal Couture Week Day 2!

Bridal Couture Week Day 2!

Bridal Couture Week Day 2!

Bridal Couture Week Day 2!

Bridal Couture Week Day 2!

Bridal Couture Week Day 2!

Bridal Couture Week Day 2!

Bridal Couture Week Day 2!

Bridal Couture Week Day 2!

 

Fahad Mustafa And Mehwish Hayat Together In Load Wedding!

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Fahad Mustafa and Mehwish Hayat created magic on big screen when they came together in Actor In Law. Now the makers of Actor In Law, Nabeel Qureshi and Fiza Ali Meerza are coming together with both the actors playing leads in their next movie Load Wedding. This will be the third project of these four together as they came together for the first time in Na Maloom Afraad where Mehwish did an item song, the second being the super-hit Actor In Law and now it is Load Wedding.

Fahad Mustafa And Mehwish Hayat Together In Load Wedding!

The film will release next year on Eid ul Adha. So even before the start of the year, big films are already being scheduled for special occasion releases which is a good sign for our film industry!

Khamoshi Episode 10 Review-Khamosh Larka In!

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Khamoshi has a really good story but the makers have given extra screen time to unwanted tracks a lot. Arsala is still being a bechari, which she was born to be one. Her only goal in life is to remain “Khamosh” as much as possible and listen to people saying bad stuff about her, be it Atif or Naima or even her own parents. Now she is in total gratification towards Bee Jaan since she gave five lakh rupees for Naima’s marriage to her own ex-fiance. But the writer has stuck to the point that people always end up falling for Arsala’s good behaviour since Zubia is also being a friend towards her. But Zubia’s mom is just out of this world. Since her entry, she is always going out somewhere and she doesn’t have a job. I really want to know how much shopping and socializing the lady can do.

Shahram is an old-school boy and despite all his good qualities and philanthropy projects, we have to admit that he does not know how to impress a girl he likes. He is supporting her financially, talking to Bee Jee about her plight and was even daydreaming about the girl. But still, the skills are lacking. Bee Jee is now suspicious though that Shahram likes Arsala. And from the way he is supporting her, Arsala will not know that Shahram has fallen for her until the last episode. The Khamosh larki has found her Khamosh larka finally.

Khamoshi Episode 10 Review-Khamosh Larka In!

Arsala’s family is just simply insane. I don’t think that in lower-middle-class households in Pakistan, it is allowed for young unmarried girls to shout “mujhe nafrat hai Arsala se” about the sole breadwinner of the house. Moreover, she is defaming her and saying bad things about her character and in place of punching her face, the parents are doubting Arsala. She will now take one lakh for salami too. Atif-the confused is now back to not-hating and only disliking Arsala. He is still mourning over the sister of his future wife. Such a loser!

One thing is for sure, this is Iqra Aziz’s best performance to date since one really starts hating Naima as soon as she comes on the screen which means she has translated the character perfectly on screen.

The drama is running slow and it would have been a much more exciting one if they progress the story forward. Let’s see how Shahram and Arsala’s track progresses since Zubia ki Ammi is not going to happy with her nephew!

Aangan Episode 5 Review – Amazing!

Ohkay so, just like all the previous episodes, this episode of Aangan was equally amazing. The best thing about watching Aangan is that it warms your heart & because as a viewer we have formed a connection with the characters, we understand their journey & their perspective. The way the writer has etched out all the characters & has made them realistic is amazing.

The conservation that Hajra had with Laila was so meaningful. I love the fact that Hajra is not only the eldest in age or relation, she acts like one too because she understands the family dynamics & knows everyone in & out. Even though Hajra has made a place for herself in this house, she still never takes advantage of her position & tries to keep everyone happy & on the same page as much as possible. Hajra tried to make Laila understand that deep inside everyone knew what happened with Rubina was just an accident but they just had to blame someone & that turned out to be Laila. I loved the way Hajra explained Zaitoon’s, Rubina’s & even Anila’s perspective to Laila. The fact is that just by Zahid not being there to take care of his wife, everyone was faced with this situation so Laila ended up taking the brunt of it & it was sweet that Laila not only paid heed to what Hajra said but walked an extra mile to make truce with Rubina by helping her with her kids!

The hashar ka maidan conversation at the breakfast table was again so funny. It is amusing how everyone has formed an opinion about Asim that he only does & says what Laila tells him so. Even though on his own Asim did try to make Laila understand but the way he requested his mother to go easy on his wife showed that he was trying really hard to maintain a balance between the two. I laughed a lot when Sajjad sided with Asim & Abba Jee exactly knew the reason behind this support, which was Bijli Ka Bill that Asim paid for the month. The sweetest bit about this entire family unit is that both Zaitoon & Abba Jee are well aware of their children’s nature & even though they have a lot of complains with everyone, they are incomplete without their family.

Even though Hajra has done so much & has been doing it for so long, she still knows that she can’t make decisions singlehandedly, that is why she not only had to request Zaitoon to get her the permission, she also had to scold Laila to please her mother in law. I thought may be later Hajra will approach & apologize but she was too occupied with her own thoughts because she desperately wanted Abba Jee’s permission.

So finally, Aqdas made an entry & from that very moment he couldn’t take his eyes off Zoya, which obviously marked the beginning of their love story. I am actually interested to see how will Hajra react to this since she wants Shaina to get married to Aqdas.

Overall, this episode was thoroughly enjoyable. The best thing about this drama for me is the way the characters converse with each other, you seriously feel like its your family that is having a conversation. All the actors have done a commendable job but Irsa Ghazal takes the crown, she definitely understands that she was assigned the most important character that is why she has literally owned it. Definitely looking forward to the next episode. Please share your thoughts about this episode of Aangan!

Keep Supporting,
Cheers,
Zahra Mirza.

Shayyad Episode 6 Review – Interesting!

Tonight’s episode of Shayyad revealed a side of Saad’s character which showed his desperation as well as his immaturity. While everyone else around him thinks he is depressed because he is afraid that he is losing a childhood friend, no one has been able to decipher the real reason behind his anger and depression. Surprisingly enough, even Mahpara has not been able to figure out why Saad is behaving in an odd manner. So far, apart from his own feelings Saad has been getting enormously influenced by everything he hears. When his friend told him that everything was fair in love and war, he felt he had the license to do whatever he wanted to. Similarly, when his phupo criticized Salar, he instantly felt Hani deserved better. For once phupo’s observation was absolutely right but Hani’s uncle is just as impressed by Salar’s personality as Hani is and Naila just wants Hani to get married so that she doesn’t have to live with another spinster. Phupo on the other hand cannot see Hani getting married because of her own complexes. Mahpara’s scene with her father was hilarious! I absolutely love Irfan Khoosat in this role and would love to see more of him.

Salar’s character is turning out to be completely negative but after tonight’s episode I am more interested than ever in finding out how the relationship between Hani and Salar will turn out to be once these two get married. Salar wants Hani’s undivided attention and treats her like something he owns instead of a human being who has a life of her own too. Tonight, the way he refused to greet Saad properly and later on the manner in which he inquired about Saad clearly showed how possessive he was about Hani. Given his controlling and cold nature, this marriage will probably be a nightmare for Hani.

Shayyad Episode 6 Review - Interesting!

In a way Hani is looking for Saad’s approval, she has always shared all her good and bad times with Saad therefore she is missing Saad’s presence and support now. She was eager to find out what Saad thought about Salar and was upset when he drew that picture to tell her how he felt after meeting Salar. Hani’s situation is interesting and her confusion understandable at this point. Sadia Khan however remains the weakest link in the play. Although overall Uzair Jaswal’s performance wasn’t impressive in this episode but there were a few scenes in which he performed really well. Even though what Saad did tonight was way out of line but I actually like these flaws in his character, his character wouldn’t have been so appealing if he didn’t have these flaws.

Salma’s love story has been relegated to the background all of a sudden and it is almost as if that particular track never took a tragic turn. This is especially strange because her track was getting a great deal of attention before. Although, watching her get a lot less screen time than before is definitely better but then why was there so much focus on her track before?

Although Shayyad isn’t picture perfect but the story is interesting enough to keep your interest alive, it is definitely the kind of drama I look forward to mainly because of the fact that it is unpredictable and interesting enough.

How many of you watched this episode? Do share your thoughts about it.

Bridal Couture Week Day 1 Highlights

It’s that time of the year again when Pakistanis are busy in weddings which bring with them a whole new influx of fashion trends and glamour ideas. In the bling of the season, Pantene Bridal Couture week started from the 8th of December. It was a star studded affair with all the designers putting their best foot forward. These are some of celebrities who stole the show.

Team Arth 2 were the show stoppers for Fahd Hussayn. Shan and Mohib Mirza wore short black sherwanis while Humaima Malick wore a pink and gold gown and Uzma Hassan was stunning in maroon and gold traditional lehnga.

Bridal Couture Week Day 1 Highlights

Mifrah’s collection has all the muted shades includes peaches and golds and were presented by models Cybil Chowdhry, Sadaf Kanwal, Saheefa and Sunita Marshal.

Bridal Couture Week Day 1 Highlights

Showstopper for Reema Ahsan, Mira Sethi stunned in a luxurious plum lehnga and golden shirt that was heavily embellished. All her models were adorned in deep dark colours.

Bridal Couture Week Day 1 Highlights

Humayun Alamgir presented a collection called “Poshak” which was full of dark velvet sherwanis. Bilal Abbas Khan walked the ramp for him in a deep red velvet sherwani.

Bridal Couture Week Day 1 Highlights

Sajal Aly walked the ramp for Mohsin Ranjha. His collection was called “Gulab Sandesh” and  Sajal was beautiful in a mint blue short peplum  shirt and double layered flared lehnga.

Bridal Couture Week Day 1 Highlights

The beautiful makeup for all the models was done by Team Nabila. It graviatated towards sheer base, highlighted skin, golden eyes and pink lips. Jewellery pieces were by Hamna Amir and included beautiful heavy birdal pieces.

First day’s collections were all gorgeous and we are excited to see what comes in the next two days.

O Rangreza Episode 20 Review – What’s The Purpose?

Oh the tragedy when you are watching this amazing intense Korean drama & take a break to watch O Rangreza only to find out that it got even more ridiculous than the last time you tuned to it. At first, it seemed like the writer was trying to make a point  & successfully at that, but that point is completely missing from this story now. All the new twists & turns are making this drama look like a joke now & I still can’t believe this is the same drama that I used to love!

With Tipu & all the situations that were created in this track, I think the writer was trying to add some comedy quotient but I think he missed the point that for comedy to work, timing is the most important factor & Saji Gul definitely got that wrong. I think now when Tipu has annoyed every single viewer to the core, there is not going be a single one who is going to laugh let alone smile at his antics. Tipu is after the Haveli & his chunk in it & he thinks getting married would solve all his problems, haa haa haa, we were supposed to laugh right? Oh I am (not) sorry that it is sounding so sarcastic. From letting the viewers know the double standards of men to a head-strong girl fighting to chase her dreams, the story stooped to this level where we were being shown a sissy guy arranging his own marriage without the involvement of his parents & girls’ mother being totally cool with such a bizarre rishta? Chalo larki walon ke koi standards na honge but hum viewers ke to hain!

Ohhh, just last week I mentioned that the characters weren’t evolving & after 19 weeks it finally happened where Qasim scored a win by fighting Sassi ka Sissy sa bhai, bhai wah kya kamal kiya hai 19 weeks baad!!! Also, Mumtaz showed that her vocal chords were in mint condition because of which she could scream like anything. What progess, clap everyone!

I must say the Hmmm Hmmm’mmm Mmmm during Khayyam & Sonia’s confession # 103883739 scene was hilarious, matlab are they really projecting it as a fresh beautiful love that two souls experience for the first time? Sonia is suffering from depression & that is why she resorted to such an extreme. Sonia’s depression needs to be addressed because even her personal assistant was aware of it & she had an episode in front of him too. It is amusing how Khayyam is trying to set a saij for himself & Sonia over Mumtaz’s Haveli, I mean Sonia has made a lot of money, so why is he after something that belongs to Mumtaz? Does Khayyam really think he has to ‘prove’ something to Sonia by doing something so ridiculous? It seems Khayyam is just looking for excuses to buy himself some more time because now when Sonia is ready, the first thing he should do is get married to her in stead of worrying about haveli & flats. Sonia already has a place to stay which even Khayyam is living in, so what’s the point of arranging a place for Sonia? Or may be Khayyam’s ego won’t allow him to stay at Chaudhry’s place after getting married to her?

Sassi has become a struggling actor & she couldn’t tolerate the fact that Meena got to work in one of the projects she was after. I mean it is so ridiculous seeing Meena, an Indian from Chandigarh becoming a dweller here? Matlab behan app ne wapis nahi jana? Or may be she is working to earn some money so that she can go back or may be not as she was trying to arrange a dulha for herself in the form of Qasim. It was funny that Meena was being ‘informed’ about Tipu’s marriage as if she wasn’t living there? This is what the problem in this story is, the writer got too focused on creating individual characters that he forgot to establish proper relations, a chemistry between them all. I mean Tipu & even Mumtaz were planning his marriage, meeting the neighbors & both Meena & Sassi didn’t have any clue about it? Aisa kahan hota hai yaar, even ghar mai 1 hour kaam karne wale servants ko bhi ghar ki har news hoti hai! Also, Khayyam, I mean no matter how cold or distant a father might be, he always keeps an eye on his children, so it is absolutely unconvincing & unreal that Khayyam has left Sassi on her mercy & he is not even bothered about where she is headed? Anyways!

Please share your thoughs about this episode of O Rangreza & tell me how shocked you are seeing the recent turn of events in this drama!

Keep Supporting,
Cheers,
Zahra Mirza.

Popular OSTs 2017!

Music is the most important part of the South Asian entertainment. We cannot make a drama or film without songs in it. Where films consist of multiple songs, a drama relies on one soundtrack which has to be good enough to stay on the audiences playlists as long as the drama runs on their screens. The soundtrack of any drama is its soul. People would not have loved Humsafar as much as they did if Woh Humsafar Tha wouldn’t have played in the background. OSTs have been a solace for Pakistani music lovers when the music industry was down. They made the audience connect to Pakistani music. The trend of producing soulful and heart-touching OSTs is, therefore, going on for quite some time now and our musicians have succeeded in giving the audience a lot of good stuff to listen to. This year was no different and every team tried to put out the best soundtrack they can. As a result, many heart-warming OSTs came out this year too and here are to name a few:

Khuda Aur Mohabbat 2:

The OST of Khuda Aur Mohabbat season 1 was so heart-touching that it still was a part of many people’s playlists. This year Khuda Aur Mohabbat season 2 came out. The OST was a bit altered and with the magical voice of Ahmed Jahanzeb, the vocals of Afshan Fawad were added. The whole song is so perfect that once it starts, it stirs something inside you. This was one of the top OSTs this season with perfect music, perfect vocals and perfect video.

https://youtu.be/ytMwjONVtag

Sang-e-Mar Mar:

This drama was too perfect. The direction, the acting, the plot and the OST. Sahir Ali Bagga’s composition and Rahat Fateh Ali Khan’s vocals can create magic any day. Both of them are masters of their crafts and it showed in the OST. The ghazal feels of this OST were out of this world. The music is extremely soothing and takes you to another world.

https://youtu.be/2EEdsL-luak

Dhaani:

Sung by Zamad Baig, this was another popular OST this year. Whenever Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan Sahab’s name is taken, the song has to be good. That was the case with Dhaani’s OST, it was a remake of Nusrat Sahab’s masterpiece and Zamad did a very good job and made the OST a must listen. The drama itself was not that much appreciated but the OST was. Here is Dhaani’s OST:

https://youtu.be/uAh7TdO68Us

Khuda Mera Bhi Hai:

Khuda Mera Bhi Hai talked about a very sensitive topic and brought society to think about a social issue the society skips to address as an issue even. The drama showed the problems a transgender individual face from the point of being born. Ayesha Khan showcased the mother of such a kid very nicely. The OST of the drama represents the overall theme and emotions perfectly. A win-win OST by Waqar Ali.

https://youtu.be/35NqI79c6EE

Moray Saiyyan:

People loved the pairing of Uzair and Neha in this play as well as the OST by Qurutul Ain Baloch. QB can nearly pull off anything she sings. The powerful vocals keep you mesmerized. The song was a tad bit slow and kind of sad when you listen to it but later, with the story unfolding it proved out to be a perfect OST for Moray Saiyyan.

https://youtu.be/LPFs15XybgU

Shadi Mubarak Ho:

The only good thing about this drama is its OST. Initially, I looked forward to the drama because of the song. The drama may be skip-worthy and not something one would look forward to but the OST is a win-win. It is a perfect shaadi song. The video is also choreographed in a filmy wedding style but as I said earlier, it was the only impressive thing about this drama.

https://youtu.be/jNfOW5kaW9Q

Ye Raha Dil:

The OST was youthful as was this drama. It is sung by Atif Ali and Samra Khan. It is melodious and easy going. It sounds more like a romantic song one can listen to in rom-coms. The video suits the overall lyrics and music. It was also a good one which came out this year.

https://youtu.be/Ie2m5L3ffo4

Mohabbat Tum Se Nafrat Hai:


The OST of this Ayeza Khan, Imran Abbas and Shehzad sheikh starrer is also a winner, a lot like the story itself. The song is sung by Rahat Fateh Ali Khan and the lyrics are by Khalil-ur-Rehman Qamar. The two names together had to result in a masterpiece and that is what happened with the OST of Mohabbat Tum Se Nafrat Hai. And it perfectly matched the overall story and ending. Listen to it again:

https://youtu.be/5GqrrGR-_30

Sun Yaara:

The drama was fantastic and the song impressed the audience equally. The singer was Damia Farooq and she really made the song everyone’s favourite with her beautiful vocals. The video also complimented the lyrics and music. Here have a look:

https://youtu.be/rjXGQxZtghY

Baaghi:

This is hands down one of the best OSTs of recent times. The composition and vocals of this masterpiece were given by the talented Shuja Haider. It goes with the theme of the drama so well that only listening to it can make you aware what is coming ahead. Top notch music, best vocals, all in all, a brilliant track. Lyrics written by Sabir Zafar deserve an applause.

https://youtu.be/PJlnSVMSKDU

O Rungreza:

This is a song which you can listen to on repeat. Sahir Ali Bagga’s composition and voice made this a must-have for every playlist. Mohay apne hi rang main rang de nizam were the lines which Rahat Fateh Ali Khan also sang in this year’s Coke Studio but even they were not able to beat the melody of this OST. This song has colours, beauty and calmness along with the ability to make you dance and whirl with the music.

https://youtu.be/otryLKhAi5Y

So this year we got all kinds of OSTs from sad to ghazal like to chick. My personal favourite is that of O Rangreza. Sahir Ali Bagga really killed it in O Rangreza. The above list consists of all the popular and great OSTs of this year. Give them a shot if you have not listened to these and do share which one you liked or any other you think should be a part of this list. Your feedback is always important!

 

 

 

 

Yaar e Bewafa Episode 23 – Review!

Ohkay so, even though a few things in this episode made sense but a lot didn’t & were stretched beyond limit. I really think they should wrap things up now because ending this drama on a positive note is what’s left to be done so they better hurry up!

So, Fizza thought just the way she left on her own terms, she will barge into Zaid’s home & his life on her own terms too. Now when Fizza experienced everything she wanted, she realized she was incomplete without Zaid. Even though Fizza has been shown to be the wrong one right from the beginning, but now she had a valid point that why didn’t Zaid divorce her before getting married to Amna as that gave her a false hope & she wasn’t wrong in assuming that Zaid didn’t want to leave her!

Amna has always been too selfless to be true but I wish the writer had written some dialogues for her because after having a couple of conversations with Zaid, she lost her voice. Please don’t tell me that Amna will decide to walk away from Zaid’s life to give Fizza back which isn’t hers anymore!

I must say out of all things, what I found the most unconvincing one was Zaid’s cluelessness? I mean he didn’t even had to go through the hassle of telling Fizza the truth about his & Amna’s relationship as she found that out herself, so the least he could do was take a stand & show Fizza her right place? I don’t understand when Zaid made up his mind & brought Amna back then why didn’t he tell Fizza to leave or why didn’t he come to a decision regarding his relation with Fizza because even he can’t deny that he is still married to her.

While seeing Fizza torturing Amna with her taunts, I was wondering where was Zaid? Yes, he must have been at work but still, Zaid knows Fizza too well to know what she must be putting Amna through so in stead of relying on Amna & waiting for her approval, Zaid should have taken matters in his hand & should have come to a conclusion.

Even though this drama has been a decent journey, but now they really should wrap things up & I don’t want Fizza to be doing the heavy lifting by walking away on her own after feeling pity & having mercy on Zaid & Amna, I want Zaid to take a decision like a man & call spade a spade. He has already relied on the ladies, time for him to take charge of the situation & paas a verdict ASAP! Please share your thoughts about this episode of Yaar e Bewafa.

Keep Supporting,
Cheers,
Zahra Mirza.

Baaghi Episode 20 Review – The End Justifies The Means???

Just like every other episode of Baaghi the viewers were not only shown what a perfect daughter and sister Kanwal was but different characters in the play kept on reasserting this notion repeatedly. So, I hope everyone out there watching this show has learned the lesson we were taught in this episode – daughters like Kanwal are a blessing – this would mean that all those women out there who are using unethical means to help their families financially are heroes about whom books should be written and a biopic should be dedicated to each one of them! However those daughters of the soil like Marium Mukhtiar for instance do not deserve anything more than a telefilm and there are so many more who actually are role models and did a great deal and I hope that some day our drama makers will be making biopic about them too! Once again, Kanwal’s sole concern was her father and in order to make Kanwal look like a perfect human being everyone else around her was yet again transformed into either a hypocrite or a manipulator!

The fact that this story doesn’t have substance is also apparent from the way this drama is being promoted. For the longest time Osman Khalid Butt’s entry was used as a “bait” and this time around Qandeel Baloch’s controversial dance video was used as a way to attract the viewers. The developments in the story have hardly been used to attract the viewers so that they would tune into the show. Irfan Khoosat, Saba Faisal and Nadia Afghan’s performances were remarkable in this episode. Saba Qamar is a little too casual now and her character is predictable and boring. Shehryar was shown worrying sick about Kanwal in every single scene and although he feels attracted towards Kanwal but he is confused for obvious reasons. Kanwal likes him but she has more important things in life to worry about which is probably the reason why she has completely forgotten about her son as well!!

Baaghi Episode 20 Review - The End Justifies The Means???

Once again this episode showed that Kanwal was forced into doing something she didn’t agree with and she is more than willing to do whatever she needs to do to earn money because apparently there is nothing wrong with it as long as she is doing all of it to help her parents! All of a sudden Kanwal’s actions have been justified more than before and Kanwal isn’t even enjoying the “celebrity status” and the money she is getting as a result! As far as I remember, the writer said that there was going to be a lesson in this drama and they were not going to glorify Qandeel Baloch in any way but so far there are no lessons and they are most certainly glorifying Qandeel Baloch as well.

All I can say is that I have seen much better dramas which covered the problems girls who support their families face, Thakan was one such drama in which Saba Qamar played the lead. It had a much better storyline, the characters were far more appealing and the producers didn’t use any shortcuts to get ratings. Also, Saba Qamar has played more solid roles in her career, her role as Kanwal Baloch is surely not the highlight of her career! Even though I never had huge expectations from this drama but even then it has been a terrible disappointment in more ways than one.

Celebrities Remember Junaid Jamshed On His First Death Anniversary

Last year, on this day, Pakistan saw one of the biggest funerals in Karachi. It was due to the sad demise of Junaid Jamshed, once a pop icon and later a preacher who lost his life along with all other passengers as their plane crashed near Hawailian. This accident shook the whole country but life went on. Today as the year ends, people from all walks of life remember him. Celebrities also missed him and paid tributes to Junaid Jamshed as he had touched every life to some extent.

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Teri Raza Episode 23 Review – Negative Nancy!

Another week, another ridiculous episode of Teri Raza. I must say it is absolutely necessary for the writer to explain her mind set, her thought process in regards to Suhana’s character, like what was she trying to achieve by showing a character like her? So many episodes have passed & the purpose of this story remains a mystery!

Suhana is one such person who no matter what, finds a way to remain unhappy. When she herself chose to get married to Imtiyaz, she degraded everyone around her & blamed them for her unhappiness but now when she got married to the love of her life, I thought she’d be over the moon but that wasn’t the case. Suhana fought this entire case for the sake of her own happiness so now when she got what she wanted, why was she so upset? It seems Suhana sees her parents as punching bag, that is why now again she was blaming them for not paying much attention to her? Suhana knew that getting married to Rameez would cause a dent in her relation with her parents so why is she expecting so much? Suhana is someone who wants to be everyone’s center of attention & since that is not happening, she is again upset?

I really do not understand what the writer is trying to establish by showing ex spouses in contact with one another? Suhana couldn’t connect with Imtiyaz when she was married to him & now he’s the first person who pops in her mind whenever she feels like venting out? Looks like the writer doesn’t know a basic phenomenon called ‘moving on’, which is what people do when they end a relationship. Chalo, at first they showed that both Imtiyaz & Suhana spoke by accident but then later Imtiyaz knew that Suhana hurt her foot? Who told him that? & why? Definitely it was Suhana who did it, so again why? Now when she is married to Rameez, he is all she ever wanted so why is there a space in her life to connect with Imtiyaz? What for? Also, it is such a shame to see Suhana shamelessly using the car that her ex-husband gifted her & making the money over the business which he sponsored for her!?!?! When this girl has everything going for her then why is she not happy???

Rameez & even his mother think that Suhana shouldn’t cut ties with her parents & their motive is very clear, it is only because they know that Suhana comes from an affluent family & her parents are financially sound so they don’t want to miss the opportunity of getting any kind of advantages because of that!

I thought Suhana’s parents would be yearning for her & she’d be too busy living her dream life with Rameez but that wasn’t the case as she was acting all salty that her parents estranged her? Suhana is a nightmare & I loved when all of her apprehensions were proven wrong by Manzura when she informed Suhana that Rameez took her parents’ help in paying the hospital bills. It is good that now Suhana’s negative energies will be redirected towards Rameez & her parents will be spared because they never were at fault in the first place. Yes, Suhana’s parents are worst written characters too but at least they are not at fault, that is why I am siding with them because I feel they do not deserve what Suhana is putting them through.

I still can not get over the fact that Sanam Baloch chose such a negative character to make a come back? I have started finding Sanam Baloch irritating because of her image as Suhana. Anyways, please share your thoughts about this episode of Teri Raza & oh don’t forget to wish Suhana good luck as she has to count garlic cloves & green chillies everyday (serves her right)!

Keep Supporting,
Cheers,
Zahra Mirza.

Pakistani Actresses Make It To 50 Sexiest Asian Women List!

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50 Sexiest Women from Asia is a list running from around 14 years in UK based magazine Eastern Eye and is based upon millions of votes. This year many Pakistani beauties also made to the list with Mahira Khan even reaching the top 5. This is the third time Mahira has gotten on the list. The other names are Momina Mustehasan, Humaima Malick and Armeena Rana Khan. Here are the ladies who got on the list with their ranks:

Mahira Khan on the 5th spot:

Pakistani Actresses Make It To 50 Sexiest Asian Women List!

Armeena Rana Khan on the 22nd spot:

Pakistani Actresses Make It To 50 Sexiest Asian Women List!

Humaima Malick on the 33rd spot:

Pakistani Actresses Make It To 50 Sexiest Asian Women List!

Momina Mustehsan on the 37th spot:

Pakistani Actresses Make It To 50 Sexiest Asian Women List!

Mehwish Hayat on the 50th spot:

Pakistani Actresses Make It To 50 Sexiest Asian Women List!

And just to clear the curiosity Priyanka Chopra topped the list!

Riz Ahmed Made It To GQ’s Best Dressed List

British Magazine GQ recently ranked the best dressed and worst dressed celebrities for it’s January 2018 issue and guess who’s on the list with many other heart throbs, yeap, it’s the Pakistani British actor Riz Ahmed.

Riz Ahmed Made It To GQ's Best Dressed List

Other celebrities making it to the list because of their chic red carpet looks include Ryan Reynolds and Andrew Garfield.

Riz Ahmed Made It To GQ's Best Dressed List

Riz Ahmed Made It To GQ's Best Dressed List

The guy who aced the list and bagged the first spot is none other than the eleventh Doctor Who Matt Smith.

Riz Ahmed Made It To GQ's Best Dressed List

Coming to the worst dressed list it turns out that the Game Of Thrones star Kit Harington actually knows nothing when it comes to dressing up for an event and ergo he ended up in the worst dressed list of GQ magazine,

Riz Ahmed Made It To GQ's Best Dressed List

Here are the complete lists,

Best Dressed:

  1. Matt Smith
  2. A$AP Rocky
  3. Jeff Goldblum
  4. Harry Styles
  5. Andrew Garfield
  6. Skepta
  7. Riz Ahmed
  8. Ryan Reynolds
  9. Brooklyn Beckham
  10. Alessandro Michele

Worst Dressed:

  1. Kit Harington
  2. Paul Merton
  3. Shmee150
  4. Jacob Rees-Mogg
  5. Morrissey
  6. PewDiePie
  7. Louis Theroux
  8. Marshmello
  9. Elon Musk
  10. Joe Wicks

Shaan Says He’d Love To Do A Pervez Musharraf Biopic

As ‘Arth the destination’ is getting closer to it’s release date the promotions are making the headlines almost every day, this time it’s an interview Shaan Shahid gave while promoting Arth in a show.

Shaan Says He'd Love To Do A Pervez Musharraf Biopic

When asked if he’d like to play a real life person in his film whom would he choose the 021 actor said that he’d be thrilled to play Pervez Musharraf in his biopic,

“I want movies based on history to be made in Pakistan. When Hollywood can make movies such as Zero Dark Thirty, then why not in Lollywood,” 

Moreover, the actor also shared that he would also love to remake Riaz Shahid’s Zarka.

When questioned about his contemporaries and their absence from the film scene the actor said that he didn’t burn himself all out he knew what he was doing and he stick to what he believed in,

“I didn’t burn out myself. I kept my pace for films. I am a product of films and I always focused on my destination.”

He shared that so many people tried to convince him to join television but he stood his ground.

“You have to stick to your ground and remember the relationship you have built with the audience.”

Shaan Says He'd Love To Do A Pervez Musharraf Biopic

The Khuda Kay Liye star also shared some candid details of his life including the fact that he proposed his wife Amina within a week of meeting her,

“We met; we liked each other, within seven days I sent my mom to her place with a proposal.”

On his relationship with wife, he said:

“she understands my mission, she understands what I am trying to do in life and in the film industry.”

He also added that with his wife and his four daughters his household is rather women-centric and that his wife has a lot of control at home.

Shaan Says He'd Love To Do A Pervez Musharraf Biopic

When asked why Shaan chose to remake an Indian movie given his vocal opposition of releasing Indian movies in Pakistan, he shared:

“My plan was to have a trade with India, I am an actor. I just think that our films don’t get the same space in India as theirs get here.”

He further argued that our artists don’t get the kind of respect in India that they deserve, our actors are not getting a visa to India, he said, adding

“it is not about money but izzat [honour].”

Shaan also shared that his upcoming movie will not be releasing in India because of the tense and hostile conditions there.

“If someone like Mahesh Bhatt isn’t able to release a [Pakistani] film, then I don’t know who can.”

Shaan Says He'd Love To Do A Pervez Musharraf Biopic

The Khuda Kay Liye actor shared that currently the movies in Pakistan are being made in comfort zone.

“We need to enlarge the scope, and increase the pie, norms of the business have not been set up as far as entertainment is concerned.”

People are trying to control the cinema but they should know that

“it’s too early to own it.”

Let the people decide what they want, he remarked.

“Let new people come in. New talent should be given a chance.”

On the trend of movie promotions, Shaan remarked that it is a new trend associated with the evolution of the Pakistan cinema.

“Back in the day, there was a trust element between the audience and filmmaker, which was more than enough.”

Shaan Says He'd Love To Do A Pervez Musharraf Biopic

On Arth-The Destination, he said that he wanted to pick a movie which resonates with people from both Pakistan and India.

“I wanted to make an art film, one which people from all age groups can relate to.”

He said that he approached Mahesh Bhatt, the director of Shabana Azmi starrer Arth, and he did not charge Shaan any money over movie’s copyrights.

“I took the script added something very valuable to it, changed the protagonist and structure of the movie. I wanted to show the ties between the two countries through this film.”

On the casting of Humaima Malik, Shaan, who has also written the movie’s script, said that she was the perfect fit for the role.

The movie is set to release this December the 21st and we wish team Arth all the luck.