Sajal Ali has been an important part of the drama industry for a really long period of time. She is well known for her realistic portrayals and for choosing roles which are in some way or the other memorable. Sajal Ali has worked with the best producers, directors and actors of the Pakistani drama industry. There is a long list of plays in which Sajal Ali proved what a superb actress she is. After doing a lot of research we have shortlisted the top 5 dramas of Sajal Ali. These dramas are a must watch for all those people who want to see the best of Pakistani dramas. You are bound to fall in love with Sajal’s talent after watching these plays. Do share with us which drama starring Sajal Ali is your all time favorite. Also, share your views about the dramas in our list.
Do Bol Episode 13 & 14 Story Review – Change of Dynamics
Opening Thoughts – Change of Dynamics:
Ohkay so, this episode covered the change of dynamics between Gaiti & Badar where Gaiti couldn’t help but soften her heart for her husband as well as his family. I guess this decision of airing double episodes of Do Bol twice a week is a good one because it is showing the progress as well as has upped the pace of the drama too.
Gaiti Has Started Accepting Badar:
Badar was pushing himself to the limit, he was stretching himself thin to make sure Gaiti gets the fraction of a relief that she was used to before her marriage to him. Badar knew that Gaiti’s world turned upside down that is why he feels it is his responsibility to bring some comfort her way. Arranging an air-condition for Gaiti without even worrying about what his mother would say showed that for Badar, Gaiti was his priority & while he was fulfilling all of his duties as a son, he wanted to be a dutiful husband too.
Gaiti couldn’t help but feel the love Badar had for her because she could see how he was taking pressures from everywhere but still not allowing it to stop him from doing whatever he wanted to, for Gaiti. Jamshed turned out exactly how I imagined & what he did was totally that I could see coming. Jamshed’s growing interest in Gaiti is unconvincing, considering that he just had a brief interaction with her & then immediately started forcing himself in her life. Jamshed knows that Rania is blind to his faults & can be manipulated easily, that is why he exploits her & does what he want because Rania will never question him. It was interesting to see that for a split second despite despising Gaiti, Rania did think about whatever she said about Jamshed. I hope before getting married to him, Rania realizes that he is a selfish & conceited person who will never be able to make her happy.
Neelam requested Iqbal to allow Gaiti to attend her wedding. Nafeesa & Nasreen were happy that Iqbal did allow but Firdous, Fareeha & Zafar were not. Firdous knows her son too well, that is why she always protects him & prevents him from getting into trouble especially in the matters where Iqbal is involved. Firdous doesn’t want Badar to get back in touch with Iqbal because despite not accepting it, it is a fact that Gaiti is entitled to Iqbal’s property & business & Badar is married to her. Iqbal has put up a facade where he does not pay heed to anything related to Gaiti but deep inside, his heart has actually melted & he is keen to know if Gaiti is doing well or not. Smiling at the news of Gaiti’s success in her exams showed that Iqbal has now started missing Gaiti but he is too egoistic to accept & admit that.
Gaiti started showing signs of care & affection for Badar which was the best part of this episode of Do Bol. Gaiti has tried really hard not to allow anything that Badar does sway her heart, but she couldn’t help it. Gaiti started off with smallest gestures but seeing how it uplifted Badar’s mood made her realize that this was all that he expected from her in return to the amount of love he showers on her. Jamshed has made it his mission to bring misery on Badar & Gaiti which again seems to be a forced situation & there’s nothing actually new or exciting about it.
Closing Thoughts – A Sweet Journey:
Overall, these two episodes of Do Bol took the story forward a great deal. It is a feel good & sweet drama which may not have something totally new or super dramatic to offer but whatever has unraveled so far is pleasant & make it a good watch. However, I don’t really understand the need for the editor to show misleading promos. Last week they showed Jahan Ara showing up at Gaiti’s doorstep plus a scene from Neelam’s wedding too but all of that didn’t happen in this week’s 4 episodes combined. Anyways, the preview of the next episode did suggest that Gaiti might leave to be with her mother, let’s see how Badar will bring her back. Hira Mani & Affan Waheed are doing wonders & their chemistry is subtle but very nice. Please share your thoughts about this episode of Do Bol.
Keep Supporting,
Cheers,
Zahra Mirza.
Mahira Khan Is The Spider Woman On The Sets Of Superstar
Mahira Khan is a huge star and she is at the same time very humble and fun loving. The actress will be seen in two big films this year. First in the most anticipated The Legend of Maula Jatt as Mukho and then in a special role in Parey Hut Love. She is currently busy in shooting for her upcoming flick, Superstar where she is starring alongside Bilal Ashraf.
The actress is in Peshawar these days for shoots with fellow actors Ali Kazmi and Alizeh Shah. She is definitely having a lot of fun and she recently posted these pictures where she captioned herself as Spiderman ki nani but we surely think of her as a superhero. Check out the fun pictures:
Arsal And Jiya Are Back On Sets
Suno Chanda was a big hit and people were dying to catch their favourite characters again and were pleasantly surprised when season 2 was announced. Iqra Aziz as Jiya and Farhan Saeed as Arsal were loved by everyone and they will be coming back on the screens again this Ramadan.
The script of Suno Chanda 2 is also written by Saima Akram Chaudhary and it will be directed by Ahsan Talish. The whole cast and some additional cast members have already been seen o the sets and now Arsal and Jiya have also joined their Suno Chanda squad and they are already looking goals. Check out some BTS pictures of both:
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Sherdil Becomes The Highest Grosser Of The Year
Pakistani cinemas were suffering a lot since the tension started between Pakistan and India resulting in a ban on Indian content in the country. The ticket counters were dark but the time has finally changed with big movie like Captain Marvel and Avengers: Endgame coming to the country.
Another movie that is seeing a good run at the Box Office is our own Pakistani product, Sherdil. Sherdil is a highly patriotic film and it coincidently ca,e out on a time when the whole nation was high on patriotism and our Airforce had a great win. The film has thus managed to win hearts and has been doing exceptional business.
The film has raked in about 10 crores and it has turned itself into a surprise hit. Sherdil will soon be releasing internationally too. Let’s see how it performs in the international markets!
Do Bol Episode 11 & 12 Story Review – Brilliantly Executed Drama
Opening Thoughts – Realistic Approach:
Ohkay so, this episode of Do Bol was yet again interesting & unfolded the events in a very simple manner. The best thing about dramas like Do Bol is that they show lives of the characters in such a realistic & raw manner that you can’t help relating to them. Whatever has happened so far in Do Bol is very realistic that is why it is making it quite easy to feel for both Gaiti & Badar.
Badar Will Always Walk An Extra Mile For Gaiti:
Gaiti came back & she was obviously upset because she could not meet Jahan Ara. Badar made sure to put her heart to ease by promising her that no matter what happens, he will make sure she gets in contact with her mother. Badar has made up his mind that he is always going to treat Gaiti with love & respect. His feelings for Gaiti are one thing but he actually understands Gaiti’s perspective, he feels for her because he knows that she has been tied into this relationship forcefully that is why he goes out of the way to let her know that she is valued & loved. Badar has also seen how Gaiti used to long for her father’s validation, how she was keen to be loved by him, that is why he also put it across very earnestly that he will make sure she gets everything she ever hoped for.
I liked how in this episode, Gaiti started to show the signs of coming out of her shell. Rafiya played a huge part in bringing Gaiti to this level of normalcy where she started communicating with everyone a bit & even decided to help around Rafiya as she saw how hard that girl works & how much heavy-lifting she does. The girl playing the role of Rafiya is such a good actor & she is super pretty too. I like how effortless her acting is & her character is brilliant too. Rania on the other hand is a typical nand desperate for marriage, so there’s nothing new about her.
Jamshed made an entry in this episode & everything about his character spelled trouble for Gaiti. Jamshed obviously has evil intentions & I think he will try to turn things against Gaiti when she will stop him & his unnecessary advances. Jamshed knows that Rania is dying to get married to him so he might also use her & her hatred against Gaiti. This entire equation is going to get quite ugly, but then Badar will make sure he stands by his wife to support her.
Badar continued with his struggle of finding a job & then he finally found one. Qudsia’s concerns are real too, she knows that Badar singlehandedly has to manage all the expenses that is why that is the only thing that runs through her mind. It is kind of good to see that despite not accepting Gaiti & bring aware of her shortcomings, she still tells Gaiti to get involved like a family member. It is like Qudsia wants Gaiti to make them feel that she is a part of this family but right now Gaiti is not in a mood.
Iqbal had a heart attack & Nafeesa tried to contact Gaiti. Zafar & Firdous are making sure Iqbal stays disconnected with his daughter because legally & lawfully Gaiti is the one who will inherit everything Iqbal has earned so far in his life but both Firdous & Zafar have their sights on Iqbal’s wealth. With Zafar taking care of Iqbal’s business, it is a done deal that this business is going to be doomed, but Firdous will make sure that no one utters a word against her son. Fareeha has accomplished her mission in maligning Sameer’s heart against Gaiti & now he is going out of the picture & probably out of drama too. Iqbal has started to feel for Gaiti, obviously he knows that what he did was wrong, that is why he has taken it to his heart, let’s see if he will ever admit that he was wrong in his approach towards his only daughter as well as his wife Nafeesa.
Closing Thoughts – Brilliantly Executed Drama:
Overall, this episode of Do Bol was really nice & I had a great time watching it. The makeup & styling of all the actors is really nice, but I must say the actor playing the role of Fareeha has really put in a lot of effort into looking like a newly wedded woman but there’s something awfully off about her entire styling, like I am unable to put a finger on it but she really has taken it a bit too far where she seems like an eyesore. Every time she’s on screen I can’t stop noticing how much is happening around her, on her & the sad part is none of it works. Anyways, the direction of this drama has been amazing & I am kind of glad that we’ll be getting to watch 4 episodes per week, considering how slow the pace of this drama is kind of, it will definitely be a treat to see events unfolding quickly. Hira Mani & Affan Waheed are doing wonders & are making this journey a lot more meaningful. Please share your thoughts about this episode of Do Bol.
Keep Supporting,
Cheers,
Zahra Mirza.
Pinky Memsaab Wins Big At Asian Film Festival
Hajra Yamin and Kiran Malik starrer Pinky Memsaab was screened at the UK Asian Film Festival. This also marked its world premiere and it was attended by actresses Hajra Yamin, Kiran Malik and the director Shazia Ali Khan. The film tells the story of a girl who moves from Pakistan and how she makes life outside the country.
The film also bagged a Best Actress nomination for Hajra Ymain at this year’s LSAs and now it has bagged the award for Best Film-Audience Choice at the UK Asian film festival. The film has definitely won the art aspect and is bringing accolades for the team.
Congratulations to the team of Pinky Memsaab from our side for this win!
Kinza Hashmi’s Latest Bridal Shoot-Pictures
Kinza Hashmi is just not a pretty face. She is extremely talented too and has worked in many dramas in a very short span of time. Kinza has very beautiful features which paired with her beautiful smile makes everything light up. She just did a photo shoot for a bridal campaign and she is just looking stunning. Kinza is wearing a gold lehenga with her hair styled in beautiful waves while her makeup is done in a full glam mode.
Her look paired with the rose petals is definitely making her look out of this world pretty. Check out some pictures from the shoot where he is looking breathtakingly pretty:
Alia Bhatt Draws Inspiration From Sanam Saeed
Alia Bhatt is a famous Bollywood actress and she has recently revealed that she has taken inspiration from Sanam Saeed’s character for her upcoming film Kalank which has a huge ensemble cast. Kashaf Murtaza is an iconic character played by Sanam Saeed in the superhit drama Zindagi Gulzar Hai. The drama was a massive hit in India too. So, when Alia was playing the role of a girl who speaks Urdu in her upcoming movie, her director asked her to watch Zindagi Gulzar Hai to speak properly for her role.
Alia said in an interview:
“Abhishek asked me to watch Zindagi Gulzar Hai. The character of the girl (Kashaf played by Sanam Saeed) in the show is very much how [my character] Roop will deal with the situation. She has responsibility on her shoulders so she is not always a happy person. She is vulnerable yet strong. It is difficult (to bring so many) layers – unhappy, vulnerable and strong to a character. Abhishek kept saying that I should be irritating.”
Sanam Saeed also reacted to the news on her Twitter:
@aliaa08 if this isn’t made up news, I’m tickled pink 😊. Best wishes. Xx
Kalank: Alia Bhatt reveals she drew inspiration from Sanam Saeed’s ‘Zindagi Gulzar Hai’ character to prep for Roop https://t.co/3O1Vl48fCw via @dna
— Sanam Saeed (@sanammodysaeed) April 8, 2019
Hopefully, this time there will be a Muslim character who will be speaking general Urdu without a Janab before every sentence😂
Mohsin Abbas Haider Honours His Daughter
Mohsin Abbas Haider is a versatile artist. We have always seen him cheering and entertaining everyone. He is always smiling and laughing in the roles he mostly does as well as the show he is on as a DJ. But behind that smiling face, Mohsin has suffered through great loses and one of them being the death of his new born daughter Mahveen.
Mohsin lost Mahveen in her very early days and expressed his grief when he came on Samina Peerzada’s show. He has since always remembered her and has written poems for her. He just honoured his daughter as he got a tattoo of her name on his chest. This is the picture he posted along with Veenu Ke Baba written in the caption:
Inkaar Episode 5 Story Review – Intriguing
Tonight’s episode of Inkaar covered the change in Hajra’s personality and her growing affection for Shayan. Rehan Chaudhry came back in Hajra’s life when she was finally strong enough to move on. Why didn’t Rehan Chaudhry try to get in touch with Hajra earlier? The timeline in this episode was somewhat confusing and I am still waiting to see the friend Hajra was shown talking to on the phone. “No means no” seems to be the basic theme of this play so far. Hajra is an intelligent girl who has set certain boundaries for herself and she is not going to allow anyone to cross those boundaries. Hajra’s relationship with her father yet again was the highlight of this episode.
New Beginnings, Old Demons
Tonight’s episode opened with Hajra’s father having a conversation with his friend. Later on his conversation with Hajra showed the kind of relationship they had; sweet, frank and honest. Hafiz sahab’s character is likable and different. He is a religious person with strong principles but he is also open-minded. He is the reason why Hajra is so confident and sure about what she does and doesn’t want. The previous episode covered how Hajra fell in love with Shayan and in this episode the viewers were shown how this love changed her. Hajra lost her will to go on after what happened but now that she has met someone who loves and respects her despite of whatever happened in her past, she has a newfound confidence. Hajra was obviously afraid that her past will define the rest of her life but Shayan’s faith in her changed that altogether. The scenes covering Shayan and Hajra’s relationship were perfect especially after Rehan Chaudhry entered their lives again. Shayan could not talk about Rehan because Hajra doesn’t know that he knows him personally and Hajra did not talk about him either. The conversation Shayan and Hajra had when they were in the university was also quite meaningful and it gave further insight into Shayan’s character.
Hajra’s new beginning had not even properly taken off yet when she had to face old demons. The professor once again tried to take advantage of his position and Hajra told him off one more time. The scenes covering their interactions were rather long and these scenes could easily have been chopped down. Hajra’s scenes with Rehan Chaudhry showed clearly that Rehan could not take no for an answer. Even when he pleaded with her, it was evident that he was not actually ‘sorry’. His dialogues about Shayan showed that he knew Shayan well. Did he come back in Hajra’s life right now because he could not accept the fact that she had moved on? Where was Rehan Chaudhry all these months and if he wants Hajra in his life so badly why did he wait this long?
Overall Impression
This drama piques your curiosity and keeps your interest alive. Inkaar however has a very ‘old feel’ to it and perhaps giving it a slightly commercial feel would have made it more enticing for some of the viewers. The story however has potential and this episode suggested that Inkaar might have a bigger message too. The performances tonight were on point. Imran Ashraf and Sami Khan have done justice to their respective characters. Yumna Zaidi’s acting particularly has been superb throughout. The preview of the next episode was really enticing. The mystery will finally be solved in the next episode and Hajra’s heart will be broken once again. I am definitely rooting for Hajra and Shayan but will Rehan Chaudhry let them be together? Waiting to find out.
Do share your thoughts about this episode of Inkaar.
Top 7 Actors Who Lost Their Charm and Now They get Less Rating
Here is a list of Top 7 Actors Who Lost Their Charm, They use to get lots of Rating but Now they get Less. These actors are no doubt of the best actors in past. Watch Video and Do share your views.
Teefa In Trouble To Have A Sequel
Teefa In Trouble was a huge hit and especially because it was a non-Eid release and it has still managed to cross 50 crores on the box office recently. The film marked the debuts of Ali Zafar and Maya Ali. Due to a great response, the film has also been enjoying great success digitally while its music was also vastly appreciated.
People straight out fell in love with Teefa and Aanya. And the good news for the fans is that the film will indeed have a sequel and Ali Zafar has announced the news. There will be a Teefa In Trouble 2. Obviously, Ali Zafar will be reprising his role, let’s see whether the other cast will remain the same or will there be some additions.
The sequel will go on floors may be this year too, for that we will have to wait for the next announcement!
Sarah Khan Is A Stunner In Deewar e Shab
Deewar e Shab is an upcoming drama on HUM TV which is set in an older decade. The drama has some prominent names attached to its cat including Bushra Ansari, Asma Abbas, Zara Noor Abbas, Mohsin Abbas Haider, Nausheen Shah and Sarah Khan. Sarah Khan seems like will be a part of a future generation which is indicated from the BTS pictures.
The BTS pictures have shown that the drama has some elaborate work done in the departments of costume and makeup which is making everyone stunning and Sarah Khan who is already a beautiful face is no exception. The latest pictures of Sarah in a gold and white dress is making her look breath-taking. Check out the pictures:
Shehryar Munawar And Maya Ali In Sweden
Shehryar Munawar and Maya Ai are the leads of the upcoming film Parey Hut Love. This is the first time that the stars are working together and Parey Hut Love is a big project with Asim Raza in the director’s chair. The stars have since been spotted together many times as they promote their film which is coming out on Eid ul Adha. The pair has been on a tour as they are attending fundraisers for Shaukat Khanum Hospital and they attended one in Stockholm Sweden.
They were looking great as Shehryar opted for a suit to wear to the event while Maya A li was clad in a beautiful white and gold ensemble. Here are some pictures of these leads together:
Celebrities At The 7Up Food Festival
Food Festivals have become quite a thing in Pakistan in recent years. Many food joints come to these festivals and foodies gather to eat their hearts out. There is also a lot of music as many singers perform at the festivals. Celebrities are also becoming an integral part of them.
Many celebs were spotted at the 7Up food festival in Lahore and we saw Hania Aamir, Feroze Khan, Sana Javed, Asad Siddiqui, Ahmed Ali Butt and Azfar Rehman at the festival. All of them were spotted some neon shades and looks like they had fun too. Check out some pictures from the festival below:
Amna Ilyas Stuns In A Metallic Suit
Amna Ilyas is a supermodel, an actress and an activist who has always talked about the white skin syndrome our society has. She is a talented and beautiful actress and we will see her this year in Saqib Malik’s film Baaji where she will be seen alongside Osman Khalid Butt, Meera Jee and Mohsin Abbas Haider among other artists.
Amna Ilyas just walked on a show and she was wearing a metallic grey pant suit. She walked with her Baaji co-star Osman Khalid Butt. Amna wore her hair open and her makeup was done n perfect bronzy shades. Check out some pictures of the diva:
Bushra Ansari Comes With A Bang On Youtube
YouTube is a huge platform and we have many people who have become stars bu using the platform and showing the people their content. Due to his many stars have also made their YouTube channels including Nadia Khan, Juggun Kazim, Hina Altaf and Bilal Khan. The latest star to join the list is none other than Bushra Ansari. Bushra Ansari has started her YouTube channel with a rap song where she is seen propagating the message of peace with her sister Asma Abbas. The sisters are playing two neighbours from India and Pakistan and the video and lyrics are wow.
Bushra Ansari’s first video also gives an idea that she will be definitely uploading some very unique content. Here is the first video which she has produced for her channel:
Ranjha Ranjha Kardi Episode 23 Story Review – Unforgettable Journeys
Detailed, convincing, realistic, and unpredictable – this was yet another engaging episode of Ranjha Ranjha Kardi which covered all the tracks perfectly. All the characters except for Bhola and Komal are now completely involved in achieving their own ends. Their fight for survival and success was covered interestingly in this episode. Ranjha Ranjha Kardi’s beautiful, complex and relatable characters have come far and they have most certainly taken their viewers on an unforgettable journey. This journey is headed towards an ending which I am pretty sure will be just as surprising as all the twists and turns in this drama so far.
The Journeys
Tonight’s episode covered Noori’s futile efforts to hide her past and her growing annoyance with Bhola. Noori is enjoying and loves the ‘respect’ she is getting but there are times when she forgets that she only has this status because she is Bhola’s wife. Fehmida’s conversation with Noori in this episode served as a reality check and clearly indicated that if Noori continued to deny Bhola the ‘husband status’ Fehmida will take away the ‘beti’ status from Noori. For Fehmida naturally her son’s happiness comes before everything else. This was one of the many realistic conversations tonight which were so easy to connect to.
Bhola and Noori’s scenes tonight were a lot like the scenes which covered the initial few weeks of their marriage. There was a time when Noori had started to feel comfortable around Bhola, she even started comparing Bhola with Sahir and thought that Bhola was better than Sahir but now that Bhola wants more from this relationship than Noori is willing to give, Noori’s attitude once again has changed. Noori distancing herself from Bhola is understandable since she does not love him but then she enjoys all the ‘perks’ like she deserves it. Noori and Sahir’s scene clearly suggested that Noori was only there to make sure that Sahir leaves her alone. The apology and Sahir’s insistence that he wanted Noori back in his life ‘distracted’ her more than anything else. So far, it does not seem like Noori wants Sahir back or that she is happy that he wants her back. She is more focused on convincing Sahir to leave her alone.
Noori is once again disgusted by Bhola but she also likes the fact that she has everything she dreamed of once. Noori is just as selfish as everyone else in this play and the fact that she isn’t holier-than-thou makes her character even more appealing. Bhola and Komal are the two people who are the real victims right now. Komal has no idea what is going on and no matter how hard Bhola tries he cannot win his dulhan over. It was heart-wrenching watching Bhola stay up all night crying while Noori couldn’t care less but it was good to see that he shared every minute detail with his mother. Nusrat’s character has been etched-out perfectly too. He is shrewd and every single step he took tonight showed that he really was a ‘player’.
Sahir’s desperation tonight suggested that he was after the status and money alone. On the one hand he begged Noori to take him back and on the other he used the information his friend gave him to his advantage. The preview of the next episode suggested that he will give Nusrat medicines for Bhola probably to make his condition worse since he told Noori that he cannot bear to see her with anyone else. None of these people are thinking about Bhola but all of them want to use him in some way or the other. The scene covering Chachi’s visit to Noori’s village was one of the best scenes tonight. The way she found out about Noori was interesting.
Overall Impression
The story, the performances and the execution continue to be spell-binding. After watching this episode I feel for Bhola more than anyone else. While everyone else can fight for what they want, Bhola is completely helpless. He is clearly in love with his ‘dulhan’ but Noori cannot stand to be around him anymore. Noori’s approach has been extremely practical and she is only looking out for her own self right now. While one cannot blame Noori for not wanting to be around Bhola after what happened, you also cannot help feeling for Bhola who has been tied down in a relationship which has only increased his anxiety and troubles. The top-notch performances by Imran Ashraf, Iqra Aziz, Asma Abbas and Syed Jibran in particular make this drama a treat to watch.
Do share your thoughts about this episode of Ranjha Ranjha Kardi.
Cheekh Episode 14 Story Review – A Gripping Episode
Opening Thoughts – Intense & Gripping:
Ohkay so, this was one intense & very gripping episode of Cheekh right from beginning till the end. As much as I appreciate the overall execution of this drama, I totally feel it is going to come episode by episode where some will be slow & fillers while others will be intense & interesting & this episode of Cheekh was the latter.
Mannat Has Found The Support She Was Looking For:
Shayan believed Mannat, but still there was some inhibition, some hesitance which stopped him from completely making up his mind & while he was struggling, Asad came to clear any such confusion that Shayan must’ve regarding Mannat. I really like the way Asad’s dialogues were worded, he was to-the-point & told Shayan everything that he needed to hear in order to make up his mind. It was actually good to have an insight into Asad’s character & getting to know his reasons of calling this wedding off. Asad fell in love with Haya who was compassionate & humane but as he got to know her more especially after this incident, he realized that she was not only cold-hearted but lacked the sense of right & wrong. Asad must’ve felt guilty for punishing Haya for what she was not responsible for but after everything that Wajih said & did, he could feel that his decision was justified.
Shayan shifted Mannat to her mother’s place because he wanted her to be comfortable & peaceful, which was super sweet. Shayan has now made up his mind & he is not going to back out no matter what his siblings say. The satisfaction Mannat felt was the highlight of this episode, she felt safe & secure because of all the people, it was her husband who was supporting her. Mannat’s mother’s concerns are very genuine, she knows that her daughter has a long battle to fight but still, she felt very much at ease after seeing that Shayan was by her side & was not turning his back against Mannat. I like how the writer has shown Mannat & Shayan’s relationship, like in such a drama, it acts as a therapy to break free from all the negativity surrounding Mannat’s life.
The most interesting scene of this episode was the interaction between Mannat & Wajih’s lawyer. He actually went to see Mannat’s calibre & to judge whether she is the kind who will get intimidated easily but to his surprise, Mannat was far more strong-willed than he had imagined. Mannat made sure to leave such an impression on him where he knows that she is not a soft target rather she is very focused & serious. The lawyer made sure to convey it to Yawar that Mannat is a force to be reckoned with & what’s more interesting was that he could foresee Mannat making it very tough for him to win this case. Quite an impression I must say.
Another interesting scene was Shayan’s interaction with Wajih where he openly let him know that he doesn’t trust him & actually knows that Wajih is guilty. Asad really helped Shayan in making up his mind but Shayan also felt that Yawar was unduly protecting Wajih. Yawar has made it very clear that he sees Wajih as his child, that is why like an over-protective father, he is making sure Wajih stays safe.
Shehwar has also started thinking things through. No matter what Yawar says she can not take whatever Wajih said out of her mind. I think it is another important development & is more of an evolvement of Shehwar’s character where she is seeing things & paying attention to whatever is happening around her. Shehwar lived in a bubble probably because Yawar never really allowed her the luxury of having an opinion or perspective, but now she feels left out & can see that something is definitely odd. It is good that Shehwar is turning out to be someone more than just a silent spectator. Plus it was obvious that Shehwar feels for Mannat but because she has seen how much Yawar detests her, she doesn’t openly say so, which I am certain will change in the future.
Closing Thoughts – Wajih Is Boring, Monotonous & Annoying:
Overall, after quite a few weeks, I enjoyed this episode of Cheekh a lot. I must say I really liked all the different background music they used to intensify the situation, far more than the OST. I am sure the editors or the producers love the OST but I don’t think is it easy on the ears to be heard repetitively. Most of the initial scenes had the OST running in the background which I actually found quite off-putting. Saba Qamar & Emaad Irfani were the stars of this episode, but yes, just when I thought Emaad Irfani was performing brilliantly, his voice modulation in his outburst scene actually made me giggle a bit.
I don’t know why but I think they should kind of mellow down Wajih’s character a bit, like we get it, he’s an unapologetic narcissist, but to hear him passing statement at every single thing or person is kind of too much & is actually getting monotonous. We understand that he is not only aloof to what he has done but does not have any remorse whatsoever, but now it looks like he is too much of a talk because we can see that it is Yawar who is doing most of the heavy-lifting. I guess we have heard enough from Wajih so he should just take a back-seat but then unfortunately, because he is the actual villain, I don’t see him getting subdued anytime soon. I find his rants & one-liners boring & off-putting, like it almost feels as if there’s nothing more to him & he is a one-dimensional character. I feel the writer paid a lot of attention on Mannat’s character therefore she forgot to add some layers in Wajih’s character. I think if Wajih had some more personality or traits apart from intimidating people with his childish antics or also getting slapped, things would’ve been far more intense. Anyways, the direction of Cheekh is spot-on so far but yes, I wish they speed up the pace. Please share your thoughts about this episode of Cheekh.
Keep Supporting,
Cheers,
Zahra Mirza.
Pakistani Actors With The Most Expressive Eyes
Someone once said, “Almost nothing need be said when you have eyes.” This is very true. Not everyone’s eyes reflect what is going on in their mind or what they are going through but there are some people whose eyes say so much that their eyes are full of more language than anything they say with their words. An actor’s facial expressions have big role to play in his or her acting and even when they are modeling. There are some actors who have such expressive eyes that when you are watching their play you can feel everything that their character is going through by the expressions in their eyes. Here is a list of actors with the most expressive eyes. Do share your views and don’t forget to add more names to the list.
Shamoon Abbasi’s Webseries Mind Games To Get A Deal With Netflix
Pakistanis have also indulged now into the world of web series and Shamoon Abbasi is the latest stars to make one. His upcoming web series is titled Mind Games and it will be based on the system of money laundering that is a hot topic all over the world and especially in Pakistan. Shamoon Abbasi might be able to strike a deal with Netflix for his series which will make Mind Games the first Pakistani web series to reach Netflix.
Netflix is interested in the project and there is a huge chance that Mind Games will end up on Netflix thus making it great news for Shamoon.
Mind Games is starring Kinza Razzaq, Sana Fakhar and Emaad Irfani alongside Shamoon Abbasi himself and it is written by Inam Shah.
Parey Hut Love Stars Attended A Fundraiser
Celebrities have always been actively involved with supporting Shaukat Khanum and this has lead to raising millions in funds which have helped many cancer patients out there. The support of a celebrity can always help the charities to flourish and t is good to watch our stars giving back to society with their different endeavours.
Maya Ali and Shehryar Munawar are the lead stars of the upcoming movie Parey Hut Love. The film is coming out this Eid ul Adha and both the stars were spotted in Paris for a Shaukat Khanum fundraiser. Shehryar looked dapper in a brown suit while Maya Ali was a stunner n a navy blue Jora as both the stars attended the event for a noble cause. Here are some pictures of them both from the fundraiser:
Saba Qamar Celebrated Birthday With Her Friends
Saba Qamar is one of the biggest stars of Pakistan. She has gotten to this place with her hard work and dedication. She has proved herself over and over again and is rightly a very versatile artist. She has given out of this world performances again and again. With her Bollywood debut Hindi Medium, she got millions of fans across the border too and is right now winning hearts with Cheekh.
Saba Qamar has a very distinct group of friends and she is always seen hanging out with them and supporting them. It was Saba Qamar’s birthday and she celebrated it with her squad. Her friends designer Erum Khan and Arsalan Faisal, Saba Faisal’s son were also spotted at the party Check out some pictures from her birthday celebration:
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A very happy birthday to Saba Qamar from our side too!
Ayeza Khan’s Latest Shoot For A Brand
Ayeza Khan is busy right now with many big projects. She is working on the drama Mere Paas Tum Ho where we will see her opposite Humayun Saeed. She will also be seen in Hum Ke Thehray Ajnabi opposite Muneeb Bitt while she is also working on a project that will air on HUM TV. Among all this, Ayeza is busy shooting for many campaigns and being a supermom.
She is one busy star but we always see her giving her a hundred percent in every project of her life. Ayeza just did a photo shoot for a fashion brand and she is looking stunning with her smoky eyes and traditional jewellery. Here are some pictures from the shoot:
Top 10 Pakistani Actors Who Lost Weight
When you are part of the entertainment industry, looks matter just as much as talent. There are many Pakistani actors who have put in a lot of effort to lose their weight because their overweight was getting in the way of their career. Mostly actors who gain weight are seen in supporting roles and hardly ever get to play an important leading role. People want to see actors who meet a certain criteria of beauty set by the society on screen so many actors have lost weight so that they can look their best. Many of these actors who lost weight also did so when they wanted to start acting in films. In this video we will tell you in detail about all these actors and show you the transformation pictures. Do share your views and feel free to add to the list.
Dhoop Kinarey To Be Aired In KSA
Pakistan and Saudi Arabia are two countries with some strong ties. Recently, both the governments have talked to increase trade and cultural exchange and as Saudi Arabia is going through a major transformation cultural wise, Pakistan is going to play its part. Fawad Chaudhary, the minister for Information has announced that there will be a lot of cultural exchange between the two countries and many Pakistani films and dramas will be shown in KSA.
Dhoop Kinarey is a cult classic and you can obviously watch it over and over again. It will be a show that will be airing in KS with Arabic subtitles. Dhoop Kinarey will be aired in KSA in June this year so, probably just around Eid.
Well, it is a great way to increase the followership of Pakistani content too. Let’s see how Saudis are going to react to the gold that Dhoop Kinarey is!
Parey Hut Love Leads In Paris
Parey Hit Love is one of the biggest movies to come out this year with a star-studded cast. The film has Shehryar Munawar Siddiqui and Maya Ali as the leads. Maya Ali has just given a hit Teefa In Trouble giving her a strong debut in the film industry while Shehryar has been a part of some hits already.
The film is coming out this Eid ul Adha and both the lead actors were spotted in Paris. They were definitely killing it with their street styles as Maya wore a jacket with some long boots while Shehryar looked handsome in his casual style. Let’s see what these two are up to for their film:
Sanam Jung’s Sister Anam Got Engaged
Sanam Jung is a household name, thanks to a huge start in her career with Dil e Muzter and later her daily dose of the morning show on our television screens. She has been a part of Jago Pakistan Jago for many years and has recently left it to make a comeback to acting. Sanam will soon be seen in a drama opposite Zahid Ahmed where Zahid will be playing the role of a blind PAF pilot.
Sanam’s sister Anam Jung just got engaged and she looked ravishing like her sister. The family was seen having a lot of fun and Sanam posted the pictures from the ceremony as she congratulated the couple on the new beginnings. Check out some pictures from the engagement of Sanam’s sister:
Reema Khan Visited Jerusalem With Family
Reema Khan has been on a journey to Jerusalem. She has just bagged a Pride of Performance from the government of Pakstan and now she is on a spiritual journey to Masjid al Aqsa. Masjid al Aqsa is the third holiest place in Islam and it is a “Saadat” as Reema described it to visit such a Holy place and that too on Shab e Mairaj.
Here are some pictures of Reema Khan and her family from their trip of Jerusalem:
Anaa Episode 1 – 7 – An Overview
Writer: Samira Fazal
Director – Shehzad Kashmiri
Producer – MD Productions
Schedule – Every Sunday 8pm HUM
An over-inflated ego (Anaa) ruins relationships and keeps people from accepting their true feelings for each other. It makes it difficult for even the most intelligent individuals to make the right choices and most importantly makes it impossible for people to forgive and move on. This drama serial so far has stayed true to its title and explores how ego destroys even the most valued relationships and keeps people from loving each other. Everyone has an ego but some people hold their ego dearer than everything else and that is when things take a turn for the worse. With the exception of a few characters, most of the characters in this drama have been shown making the most important decisions of their lives in anger because of which generations have suffered.
Anaa isn’t just a love story but it explores relationships in general which are rather complex. The best thing about this play is that all the tracks are interesting in their own way. The drama overall has been thoroughly entertaining throughout. The fresh casting and the overall treatment given to a script which is rather simple, makes this drama one of the most engaging shows on air right now.
The Characters
The story revolves around the young characters but their decisions are largely influenced by the older lot and whatever happened in the past. Daneen’s character, played convincingly and effortlessly by Hania Aamir, is a young girl who is constantly pressurized by her Dadi sahab (Seemi Raheel) to follow the norms of the Nawab family. The softhearted and open-minded Dada sahab (Irfan Khoosat) protects Daneen and her father (Raju Jamil) is equally flexible.
The viewers who are watching the show must be acquainted with the backstory and the reasons why Dadi sahiba dislikes Daneen so much. Dadi Sahiba and her son (Shamil Khan) hold on to past grudges and play the samaj ki dewar in this love story. Daneen and Areesh’s (Shehzad Sheikh) relationship has gone through many changes in these seven episodes. What started off as playful romance became a heartbreak story really soon. The writer has convincingly shown how two young people who are in love can sometimes make impulsive decisions which they regret later. Daneen and Areesh love each other but they end up getting married to people who they never even thought of being with. These decisions which were made in anger and haste changed the entire course of the story. Daneen’s phupo Nazia (Tara Mehmood) is another person who no longer wants to sit back and watch Dadi have her way. In the latest episode Daneen was seen taking instructions from Nazia because she too does not want to see Areesh or his family happy.
Ezza (Naimal Khawar) is nothing like her cousin Daneen, she is mature, intelligent and calculated. Ezza is always the voice of reason but Daneen never listens to her. Altamesh played stylishly by Usman Mukhtar has been one of the most intriguing and appealing characters in this show. His relationship with Aania (Areeba Alvi) is one of the most heartwarming elements of this drama. Altamesh’s character is layered and different. Daneen and Altamesh are the main reasons why this drama has kept me hooked for so many weeks. Ezza and Altamesh’s love-hate relationship can sometimes be difficult to relate to perhaps because these actors share such amazing on-screen chemistry and have made-for-each-other written all over them.
Overall Impression
Anaa has a great deal going for it and even though the story isn’t entirely brand new but some of the tracks and characters are refreshing as well as relatable. The variety of characters also adds to its overall appeal. The performances and the overall treatment given to this show gives it the edge it needed to stand out from the crowd. Hania Aamir’s make-up in particular is cakey but her performance has been remarkable. I love the OST, it is catchy and cheerful. Even though the story in general is not a ‘happy’ one but the drama does not have a somber feel. I hope that this drama continues to be entertaining and fast paced.
Are you watching Anaa? Don’t forget to share your thoughts about it.
Aangan Episode 16 Story Review – Another Love Story
Tonight’s episode of Aangan covered Jamil ‘bhaiya’s’ transition, Alia falling in love with Jamil and more of Chammi’s madness. Chammi’s scenes tonight provided much-needed comic relief. Sajal Aly completely owns this character; her expressions tonight were hilarious. Chammi and Jamil were hardly seen together in this episode because the focus was entirely on Alia and Jamil. Chammi distanced herself from Alia completely because she knew that Jamil had fallen in love with her and she was also pretty sure that sooner or later Alia will fall for Jamil too. Although Chammi is the only ‘jahil’ one in this Aangan yet she was able to predict something no one else saw coming.
The Love Triangle
While in the previous few episodes Chammi always made sure she made Alia uncomfortable whenever she was with Jamil, in this episode Chammi was completely out of the picture. Does Chammi really have another man in her life or the screenplay yet again is confusing? I am waiting to find out. I still remember the scene few weeks back which clearly suggested that Alia was falling for Jamil but it took her quite a while to actually fall for him. There have been so many instances when the writer has failed to keep all the characters in the picture which disrupts the flow of the story. Israr’s character has been completely useless, he hardly makes an appearance – it would have been better if some of Kariman Bua’s screen time was given to him since he also lives in the same house.
Alia’s feelings for Jamil were covered in the most filmy way possible. After cursing Jamil and telling him to go to hell multiple times, Alia fell for the man who she knew Chammi loved. Mawra Hocane looked beautiful in all the scenes but Alia’s character does not have much to offer. There are times when she comes across as a hypocrite. Chammi’s new ‘love interest’ seems like a figment of her imagination so far. Whether he is or he isn’t, the fact that there wasn’t a single scene covering Chammi and Jamil’s relationship after he came back was really odd. They are still living in the same house and Chammi couldn’t possibly have fallen out of love this soon so one can only wonder why Chammi never mer Jamil even once. Chammi’s outburst and the way she went out looking for the newspaper was amusing. Jamil’s mother’s frustration was relatable and by the end of this episode it seemed like Jamil was finally doing something constructive with his life. Alia loves Jamil but cannot show it. Everyone who has read the novel predicted that Alia will not fall for Jamil but now Jamil and Alia are an actual couple and Chammi has been relegated to the background.
Overall Impression
Aangan has always been a drama with very few ‘happy moments’ since the plot banks heavily on tragedies and romantic tracks. With this episode the story finally moved forward but the preview of the next episode suggested that the upcoming episode will once again cover Alia’s confusion and Jamil’s frustration. Chammi is a playful character with some depth as well, you understand why she is so fierce and rebellious. Mawra Hocane and Ahad Raza Mir look good on screen but their track clearly lacks depth and is repetitive like every other aspect of this drama. Tonight’s episode had a few surprises and overall this episode was slightly better than the previous few. It was especially good to see Jamil’s transition, I was expecting him to be an even bigger disappointment in the absence of his father but that was not the case. Chammi’s feelings regarding Jamil were not covered at all tonight except for the newspaper scene. This episode had quite a few filmy scenes to its credit which reminded me of Salma’s track and interrupted the flow of the story which is already not smooth. There are times when you feel that in an attempt to make this drama grand and novel the makers have made a complete mess and lost track. Sajal Aly was the star of the show tonight, she made this episode entertaining with her enjoyable performance.
Do share your thoughts about this episode of Aangan.
When Maula Took A Selfie With Mukho
Fawad Khan and Mahira Khan are the biggest stars of Pakistan. They have been at the top of everyone’s favourite lists after they starred together in Humsafar and people have been dying to watch them again since then. The stars will soon be seen together in the anticipated The Legend of Maula Jatt. The film will be out on Eid ul Fitr and Fawad and Mahira’s fans are ecstatic.
The two stars took a selfie together for the first time ever and everyone is obsessing over it. It was the first time since they have been working together in the industry that they took a selfie together. It was the last selfie on the sets of Maula Jatt. Check out how Mahira Khan posted about the moment:
Maya Ali Attends A Children’s Birthday Party
Maya Ali has become a huge star after giving ht dramas like Diyar e Dil and Mann Mayal and especially after her debut film Teefa In Trouble went on to become a huge hit. Maya Ali still always makes time from her schedule and always is there for her friends and family’s parties and dinners and needless to say, she always looks like a stunner.
Maya just attended the birthday party of kids of her friends and she was looking stunning in a red dress with her hair in a part and her makeup all natural and subtle. She had fun with the birthday girl too. Check out the pictures from the birthday below:
Ayeza Khan Is A Stunner On Set Of Her New Project
Ayeza Khan is a beautiful, talented and stylish actress. She has her own sense of style and she never compromises it whenever she dresses up for her characters or even in her personal life when she is with her family. Ayeza Khan has been super busy lately as she is shooting for about three projects simultaneously. She is right now shooting for Humayun Saeed’s television comeback Mere Paas Tum Ho which is directed by Nadeem Baig and she is also working in a drama opposite Muneeb Butt which will air on Geo as well as a project which will air on Hum.
Among all this, she also manages her brand ambassadorships and never looks out of style. She recently posted some pictures in desi attire with her hair in a beautiful perm while her makeup was subtle and glowy. She was just shining through and through. Check out the pictures yourself:
JPNA 2 Crosses 70 Crore On Global Box Office
Pakistani cinema started from dust and has been progressing day by day with more and more movies coming out each year and many more people getting into the business seriously. Humayun Saeed has been ruling over the box office and all his films have done really great business. With Jawani Phir ahi Ani making records which were broken by Punjab Nahi Jaongi, now it is his latest flick Jawani Phir Nahi Ani 2 which has made a record by becoming the first Pakistani film to cross 70 crore mark on the global box office.
It is great news for all the movie-makers out there that Pakistani films also hold the potential to do great business and can flourish quite well!