This drama has only been air for 3 weeks but you can’t help but feel a really strong emotional bond with all the characters. The overall feel of this play is not only different but also extremely pleasant. The conversations are refreshing and it definitely reminds you of the old PTV plays. Dil Kya Kare is more than just another love story – the story so far has focused on the human connection and relationships more than anything else. These relationships have been explored in such an impactful manner in these 3 weeks that you can’t help but feel for every single character in the play.
A Tragedy
The promo of this episode already revealed that Aiman’s parents were going to die but the way this entire development and its aftermath was covered was truly impressive. Salman rushing in the living room and breaking the awful news. Bibi’s helplessness, Aiman’s sorrow and Rabia sense of guilt, all were translated on screen perfectly. These scenes were touching and the way everyone tried to bring Aiman back to life was even more heart-warming. Usman and his wife’s loving relationship was shown in such a nice way in the first two episodes that you truly felt a sense of loss when their plane crashed. This development and the way it was executed reminded me of Tanhaiyan.
Heartbreak
After trying really hard to make Aiman feel better, Arman decided to tell everyone in the family how he felt about Aiman. This was one of my favorite scenes in this episode because of the way it was written and shown on screen. This was anything but a typical scenario in which a guy tells his family about the girl he loves. Arman made it quite clear that his wish was one-sided and Aiman will be the one making the final decision. Viewers also found out why Romaissa hates Aiman so much. She is holding on to past grudges and is not willing to let go. The way Arman found out about Saadi and Aiman was also another scenes which was not run-of-the-mill. His response to this discovery was the most emotional part of this development. The fact that Arman immediately told Bibi that Saadi and Aiman liked each other was yet another pleasant surprise. Arman is turning out to be a really likable young man and Feroze Khan has played his part so well.
Overall Impression
The simple yet effective dialogues, the situations which have a newness about them and the treatment given to this play is perfect. The story has a definite appeal and it has a flow which keeps you engaged. Every scene in this episode was shot beautifully and the sound quality of this drama is superb. Everyone has played their part so well that it doesn’t look like acting at all. They are so convincing that you have no problem accepting them as a close-knitted family. The dialogues about ghr ka kaam really resonated with me – definitely something we don’t get to hear very often – since the house chores are equal to either showing someone’s sughrapa or when the writers want to show how girls are tortured by their in laws! Rabia and Aiman’s scene too was beautifully written and executed. Both of them lost the most important people in their lives therefore they understand each other more than anyone else. Shamim Hilali is perfect as Bibi, Sonia Rehman is such an amazing actress, Marina Khan is so well-suited for the role she is playing, Mariyam Nafees is adorable and Yumna Zaidi never ceases to impress. Feroze Khan is quite likable as Arman. This drama has it all and is definitely a must-watch.
So, morning shows are always a great way to promote new content. It is at least better to show which new shows are coming in place of discussing whitening treatments all the time. Well, Good Morning Pakistan hosted by Nida Yasir is a platform that is always used by the celebrities whenever a new drama is set to hit the screens on ARY Digital. The new drama Bandish is as creepy as it gets from the teasers and the cast came to the show to promote it and tell people more about their project.
Hira Mani, Mani, Zubab Rana and Marina Khan were spotted alongside the host Nida Yasir as they discussed their drama on the show. The leading ladies of the play were looking absolutely stunning. Check out these photos from the sets:
Maya Ali has always impressed. She has got applause for her many performances and has established herself as one of the top actresses, be it films or dramas. The actress has successfully transitioned to films with her debut movie Teefa In Trouble opposite Ali Zafar and is done with the shoot of her second big venture Prey Hutt Love directed by Asim Raza and starring opposite Shehryar Munawar Siddiqui. Maya has also transformed her style and has transitioned to a style diva over the years. With her film debut, she has groomed herself even more and is nothing less than a sight to behold in each and every project she does and pictures she clicks.
Maya Ali has recently done a photo shoot for a bridal collection and she looks breathtaking in every frame. She has taken every dress to another level with her beauty and style. Check out Maya Ali’s latest bridal photoshoot:
Mahira Khan is a stunner, talk about her beauty or her talent. She has always managed to make people drool over her style. The diva never disappoints and is mostly at the top of her game. Mahira Khan has been a style icon since she has gained fame with her role as Khirad in Humsafar. She keeps her styling and outfits close to her style and how she feels comfortable.
The actress knows how to stun in a desi wear and how to easily rock a western look too. She just makes everything effortless and classy. So, the diva went for a red Saari this time and what a statement she is making. Though making heads turn is nothing new for Mahira Khan but still, she always manages to make people gasp and be surprised with her beauty.
Mahira paired her Saari with a simple makeup look and her signature side-swept hair and is just in simple words: A STUNNER!
Zaid Ali T is one of the most loved social media star and comedian. He started the content creating regarding white vs brown parents and people always had a good laugh and were able to connect to it a lot too. Zaid has now mostly ventured towards VLogs while the comedian also keeps sharing about his life on his other social media accounts and has also been a part of different shows.
Zaid Ali got married to wife Yumnah Zaid and people were overjoyed for the star. Yumnah and Zaid make a beautiful couple and always light up the fans whenever they are seen together. They were both in Pakistan recently. The couple visited several places together and visited their homeland. After their visit to Pakistan, the couple is all set to go perform their religious duties as they are flying to Makkah to perform Umrah. They shared a cute photo together before their flight and look happy as ever:
Congratulations to both Yumnah and Zaid for the blessed journey!
War of creativity vs vulgarity is universal. People all over the world hold their opinions on the subject and most do not even consider what others are thinking. Well, director Wajahat Rauf has just released his debut venture in the world of web series, Enaaya starring Mehwish Hayat, Azfar Rehman, Asad Siddiqui and Faryal Mehmood in important roles.
Though the web series has garnered good response and the second season is also on the cards, actor and producer Fahad Mustafa’s latest tweet has left people curious. Fahad basically called out the nudity and abusive language that is depicted in the content usually. Here is what he said:
Well, people started to connect his tweet to Enaaya as there has previously been news about some miscommunication among Fahad and Wajahat. But finally, Fahad Mustafa has clarified everything himself as the actor again took to Twitter and clarified that his tweet is about foreign content and not Enaaya:
So, all is well that ends well and it again proved to be the case of judgment before the case hearing but Fahad took the right way and clarified the whole controversy!
Sanam Baloch is an actress and host who has been associated with the industry for many years now. She has a massive fan following and is loved by many. There has been a news circulating in the media about her which has taken everyone by surprise. Watch this video and find out the details about this news. Is Sanam Baloch getting fired from her morning show? If yes then what is the reason? We will answer all these questions in this video.
To say that the Pakistani Entertainment industry is filled with talented artists would be a huge understatement. It is almost impossible to rival Pakistan when it comes to making quality music. The TV Serials produced here are watched on demand globally. As for the Film industry, it still needs improvement but it has gotten way better than it was a few years ago.
These Films, Serials and Songs wouldn’t have been much popular if it wasn’t for the talented artists associated with them. A number of these artists have also proven to be quite versatile, especially the song artists. Over the last few years, a number of singers have jumped ship and became full-time actors. Here are a few of them.
#5 Farhan Saeed and Goher Mumtaz:
They made their Television debuts after conquering the music industry together. After Atif Aslam’s departure, Farhan Saeed joined Goher Mumtaz as the lead vocalist of “Jal” Band. After releasing a number of hit singles and albums, they split ways on mutual terms and decided to pursue their dreams separately.
Mumtaz still remained a part of Jal Band and made his TV debut with “Tanhai” in 2013. Saeed, on the other hand, made his TV debut with “De Ijazat Jo Tu” one year later. Fast forward to 2019, Farhan Saeed has found much more success as an actor than Goher and has been a part of hit projects like “Suno Chanda” and “Udaari”. He is expected to make his Lollywood debut soon.
#4 Ali Zafar:
Ali Zafar doesn’t need any introduction whatsoever. Not many people know that before becoming one of the most successful music artists of Pakistan, Ali was a TV actor. After his debut album “Huqa Pani” emerged as a chart buster, he started focusing more on his music career. Six years later in 2010, he made his Bollywood debut with the sleeper hit “Tere Bin Laden”. This resulted in Ali getting more projects in India. After the ban on Pakistani artists, he completed his Lollywood debut film “Teefa in Trouble”, which released last year and emerged as one of the highest grossing films released on a non-holiday.
#3 Bilal Khan:
Bilal Khan’s music career had an unexpected start. While he was studying in LUMS, he recorded a song titled “Bachana”. The song was uploaded on his Youtube channel. It became viral shortly and won him a number of awards. He then pursued a career in the music industry. After achieving success as a singer, he attempted to try his luck in acting too. He gained notoriety for working in HUM TV Serials “Sammi” and “Khamoshi”. For the latter, he received widespread appreciation. In addition to being a singer and an actor, Khan has a Youtube channel too where he uploads vlogs.
#2 Fawad Khan:
It still feels like Yesterday when Fawad Khan’s band “Entity Paradigm” ended up securing second position in the inaugural season of “Pepsi Battle of the Bands”. Following the show’s culmination, Khan spent little time before breaking into the acting industry. After giving back to back hit projects such as Humsafar and Zindagi Gulzar hai, Khan was recruited by Bollywood. His film “Khoobsurat” won him a Filmfare award for the Best Actor. Although Khan is rarely seen in front of the lens these days, he still remains a bankable superstar.
#1 Asim Azhar:
Asim Azhar is, without a doubt, one of the most success singers of this decade. His composition is on point and his singing is second to none. The interesting thing is that he is just getting started. However, he hasn’t restricted himself to being a singer. Asim Azhar has also worked in a number of TV Serials too. Although he still has much more to learn in this particular field, he is surely willing to grind for it. Recently, it was announced that he would be appearing in a Telefilm opposite Hania Amir.
Model Saheefa Jabbar Khattak is a lady who knows her words and knows how to stand up for what she believes in. She started her career as a model and always advocated the freedom of expression. She has successfully transitioned to acting and people are impressed by her so far. She is currently seen in the dark and heavy Mer Beti being aired on ARY Digital. The actress/ model got married in a light breezy way and she looked spectacular with husband Khizer.
Both of them make a beautiful couple and their pictures always show their love for each other and the fun they have. Check out some pictures of the model with her husband:
The winters are at the peak all over the world. The weather has gotten cold and the thermometers are registering minus temperatures. Actress Arij Fatima is also enjoying the cold weather and the actress is truly rocking her winter wardrobe. Arij is an actress who has garnered a lot of love and has given exceptional performances. The actress is not doing many projects since she has gotten married.
She, however, keeps in touch with her fans through her social media and posts a lot of pictures. Well, we can see the actress is enjoying the winter chill quite a lot these days and still looks as stunning as ever. Check out Arij Fatima’s latest pictures:
Well, Feroze Khan broke millions of hearts last year when he got married. But his wife and he make such a beautiful couple that it resulted in the mending of several such hearts. The young couple has been so much in love and people always love to see when they post pictures together.
It was ARY’s vice president Raza Moosavee’s wedding and like many other celebrities, Alizey and Feroze were also invited. Well, a picture of the couple clicked together has people wondering if its the good news for the couple or not. Here is the picture for everyone who has not seen it:
The picture along with the fact that Feroze and Alizey have not posted a picture together for some time now has fueled the speculations. Check out the reactions this picture has been getting:
Well social media is a place of rumours and speculations and there has been no confirmation from the actor himself yet, so who knows if the rumours are true or not. However, Feroze and Alizey are a beautiful couple and we wish them all the happiness in the world!
Since the last few days, we have seen many celebrities gathered to practice for the wedding of their friend and AR’s Associate Vice President Raza Moosavee with Ramsha Kohati. The couple got Nikkahfied in a very small ceremony in the presence of their loved ones and have now had their Shendi. Many celebs including Iqra Aziz, Yasir Hussain. Ali Safina, Hira Mani, Feroze Khan and Humayun Saeed amongst others were present at the ceremony and had quite a lot of fun.
Celebs like Ali Safina, Hira Mani, Yasir Hussain and Agha Ali were also seen performing to some songs for which they were practising already and they gave some really good performances. Check out some pictures and videos from the couple’s Shendi:
Urwa Hocane is stepping into production with her film Tich Button. The film stars Iman Aly, Farhan Saeed, Sonya Hussyn and Feroze Khan in the lead roles. The fil is being produced under Urwa Hocane and husband Farhan Saeed’s production house Shooting Star Studios. Tich Button will mark Farhan Saeed’s debut in the Pakistani cinema and the cast looks very appealing.
The shooting for the film has started as the producer Urwa Hocane also posted the first take on her social media. Tich Button is being said to be a fun and comedy movie. It is directed by Qasim Ali Mureed and will be releasing in the year 2019.
Tich Button will be released with the collaboration of the ARY Films and seems like this one is going to be a big one!
Ohkay so, this episode of Khud Parast was heavy but yes, it again had some amazing dialogues to its credit. I am also glad that in stead of showing Hanan living in depression, they chose to show that he pulled himself back & started moving on. The pace of Khud Parast has stayed consistently good & that is why it is always a pleasure watching it.
The Aftermath:
Well, whatever Uswa did was quite unfortunate. She not only destroyed someone’s life, she not only lied but she swore by her mother as well as her unborn child. I guess Hanan actually underestimated Uswa’s level because he assumed that this was something that she will never do but Uswa crossed that limit as well. It was upsetting to see Uswa in such a mental state where she completely forgot the difference between right & wrong, between sinning & not sinning.
In the previous review, I did mention that it is highly likely that Khatoon Bibi will testify against Beenish & Hanan & I was right. Uswa & Saad picked up such a person whom Bakhtawar couldn’t turn a blind eye to, that is why immediately Moeez’s expressions changed as he couldn’t contain his happiness as he knew that her testimony will act like a last nail in the coffin & that’s what happened. It was so nice to see Hanan not losing his mind & rather staying focused on the decision that he made as well as being mindful of the fact that he had to stand by Beenish & Hoorain. The way Hoorain bid goodbye to her father & grandmother was heart-wrenching. In these kind of issues, it’s the children who suffer the most.
Unfortunately, Bakhtawar did know that Hanan couldn’t do something like this but her hatred for Beenish didn’t allow her to say it out loud that both of them were not capable of doing something like this. Bakhtawar thought she will get rid of Beenish & will be able to stop Hanan from going but that didn’t happen actually because even Hanan had made up his mind.
Uswa was celebrating & the one who was with her to celebrate her so called independence was Adeel who ironically is in a mood to trap & cage her but in a different way. Zarina was engulfed with guilt at what her daughter did & she kept on reminding her that she will face the consequences but Uswa chose not to pay heed to what she was saying because Uswa has now started to have an issue with her mother too because she is not saying what Uswa wants to hear.
Saad & Omer made a deal but while Saadia must be thinking that she hit the jackpot, she has no idea about the amount of wealth Saad has gathered & she might never find out because Saad told them to leave.
The conversation Hanan had with his Pupho was very nice. It was good to see Hanan as well as Beenish finding a shelter, some support & a helping hand after being estranged like that. Bakhtawar was concerned for Hanan but still she didn’t come to realize that she was also equally responsible for whatever happened with all of them.
Closing Thoughts – Will Uswa Ever Regret?
Overall, this episode was engaging & interesting as well like all the previous episodes of Khud Parast. I am actually keen on seeing what life has in store for Uswa now, will she come to regret her decisions & if yes, will she be able to pick up the pieces & undo some of the damage she caused. I feel of all the people Beenish deserves an apology from Uswa, let’s see if that will ever happen. Please share your thoughts about this episode of Khud Parast.
Keep Supporting,
Cheers, Zahra Mirza.
Note: I know the general perception & understanding is that a woman can not get divorced during pregnancy, this is what I believed too but after watching this episode I did my part of the research to confirm whatever was shown was right or wrong. I came to find out that a woman actually can get divorced during pregnancy & she has to technically observe Iddat till her delivery. Thought of putting it out there because I am sure quite a lot of viewers just like me would be feeling confused after watching this episode. It was good that the writer was mindful of the delicacy of this situation that is why Zarina told Uswa to stay at home till the baby is born & observe Iddat. I was unsure of what was being shown but after finding out how things work, I realized that the writer deliberately & accurately covered that aspect as well. Thank you for reading.
Touching, powerful, beautiful and engaging – tonight’s episode of Ranjha Ranjha Kardi was simply flawless. This drama has the most amazing characters and it has so much to offer to its viewers. All the different tracks in the story are somehow interrelated and there is a constant conflict in the life of all these characters. In these 13 weeks, the viewers have witnessed these characters going through so much yet it is impossible to predict how they will behave in a certain situation. The writer, director and all the actors involved have given this drama their 100 percent because of which it is turning out to be one of those few plays which raise the bar really high.
Bhola and Noori – A Complete Mismatch
All the scenes covering Bhola and Noori’s track were written and executed brilliantly. Some of these scenes were really amusing especially because of the way Bhola showed his dislike for his new dulhan and the manner in which he tried to explain to her who his friend was. Bhola and Noori both are such finely drawn characters and the performances by both these actors leave you in awe of their talent. Imran Ashraf particularly is beyond impressive as Bhola and Iqra Aziz has translated Noori’s frustration, anger and helplessness so well on screen. Kashif Nisar’s skillful direction has definitely added to the charm since he never overdramatizes any situation and he also keeps the scenes short. While Bhola had a really difficult time understanding why Noori was so cold, he easily got distracted as well. The scenes which showed how hurt he felt when she pushed him away were extremely poignant. Noori on the other hand has a really difficult time accepting the fact that Ama Janate got her married to someone like Bhola. Noori treats Bhola like an unwanted annoying child. When she needs him to do something for her, she tries to convince him nicely but she certainly has no patience for him. I absolutely loved the scene covering how and why Noori decides to go with Bhola to see his friends. In this scene the viewers got to see the Noori we all fell in love with. The meeting disturbed her a lot and it looked like she was already preparing herself for the worse. Faiza Iftikhar’s heroines are never victims no matter what they go through and it seems like Noori too will be a fighter. She is a wise and practical girl who knows that she has nowhere else to go therefore she is doing whatever she can in order to make her stay in this house more ‘bearable’.
More Trouble For Noori
Noori has already been through so much but what Rizwana did today and the preview of the next episode clearly suggested that she will have to go through much more. It looks like Noori’s past is never going to leave her for good and even Ama Janate will suspect her of stealing the jewelry. Rizwana has been shown as a negative character throughout and until the previous episode, I thought that she was selfish but harmless. Did she steal that necklace because she felt tempted or was it because she wanted Fehmida to start doubting Noori? This was the first time that Rizwana was shown doing something which basically proved that she was capable of stooping really low. It makes me wonder what else she has done in the past to disrupt Fehmida’s peace. She cannot see Bhola or Fehmida happy – it is almost as if she is convinced that they don’t deserve to be happy. Munazzah Arif is such a fine actress, her performances are always effortless.
Ama Janate’s Visit
The warm welcome Ama Janate got and the way Noori met her – all of it was covered so well. Asma Abbas is such a phenomenal actress, she has amazing on-screen chemistry with all her co-stars and her acting is so spontaneous. Ama Janate was seriously concerned about Noori and noticed every little thing. Fehmida is always more conscious and apologetic when she is around.
Overall impression
The dialogues and the conversations tonight were extremely engaging as well as relatable. The writer’s approach is commendable – she is not trying to lecture the viewers in any way but she wants the viewers to enjoy her characters and their journeys. The attention to detail is superb since there are absolutely no loopholes and every single aspect of the drama has been shown in complete clarity. Many words tonight were muted in this episode, I am wondering what these words were since the dialogues have been written so well throughout. Tonight’s episode of Ranjha Ranjha Kardi was another phenomenal episode and it looks like things will only get more interesting from here on. Ranjha Ranjha Kardi has won me over completely and I highly recommend it to all those viewers who like quality entertainment.
Do share your thoughts about this exceptional episode of Ranjha Ranjha Kardi.
Ohkay so, this episode of Cheekh slowly took the story forward without revealing much. So far, because the plot is so interesting, it sure is turning out to be a very engaging play. I must say, Cheekh has been tackled intelligently & so far the reactions of different characters are being used to give out a few hints here & there which keep the viewers guessing. Cheekh definitely is turning out to be such a drama that keeps you engaged & makes you think about what is being shown.
Reactions of All Post Nayab’s Death:
This episode mainly focused on the reactions of all the characters post Nayab’s death. The three people who were affected the most were Ramzan, Mannat & Haya. They were shattered & broken. Another thing that was made clear this time around was that there was a rape attempt that happened & Nayab jumped to save her life, which makes it even more difficult to get to the culprit because they couldn’t really get much information through the forensic report. Mannat couldn’t get her mind off Nayab & continued to think about the miserable life Nayab lived till she left.
Two important things that I noticed were the reactions of the driver as well as Wajih. Driver’s gesture made it seem like he was apologetic towards Nayab & kind of seemed sympathetic at what she went through & her untimely death. When Wajih came out of the room he seemed regretful not sad or anything but he kind of seemed regretful as if he didn’t actually imagine that things would turn out this way.
The police inspector tried to take a highroad & decided to make a deal to yield some personal gains but when things couldn’t go his way, he decided to change the course of this entire case. Whatever that has been shown so far is quite close to reality like the first motive of a police inspector to gain something. Mannat’s mother’s reaction when she found out that Mannat went to the police station & that she was suspecting Wajih was again very reaslitic & understandable. This has been realistically shown that in the entire family of Yawar, no one has even thought of doubting their family member, it is like no one can even conceive of this fact that someone from their family must have done this to Nayab. It is like a hardwired rule that one can not even imagine that their immediate family members can do something like this, that is why Mannat’s mother didn’t even let Mannat complete her sentence before dissing the idea of Wajih being capable of doing something like this. When I saw the actor who is playing the role of Mannat’s mother, I actually thought that when Mannat will start fighting this battle for Nayab, she will have her mother as a support system but that seems highly unlikely considering the kind of introduction she got. She will be also one of those who will discourage Mannat by pressurizing her to not do anything that will cause a dent in her marital life or create rift between her & her in laws. I really wish to see Mannat having some kind of support though!
So, Amir not only changed the entire statement of Nayab in fact he fabricated his own because like he said, he wanted to drag this case (which to me sounded like dragging a drama which I sooo don’t want). It was interesting how Amir directly contacted Mannat, it is like during these few interactions with everyone, he picked up on this fact that Mannat had it in her, where she would do what it takes to find out the truth which he will keep on twisting. Honestly, this is what I feared the most about Nayab’s actual statement not making it to Mannat & this is what happened. Amir also mentioned Wajih’s name in front of Ramzan & that changed the entire scenario.
The last scene was intense & what was even better was the exchange of glances between Mannat & Wajih. Does it mean it will shake Wajih up? Usually as far as things remain concealed, those who are guilty don’t have a problem behaving normally but the moment people start suspecting, that is what turns out to be their undoing. The fact that Mannat is suspecting Wajih will definitely shake him up if he is a culprit, it not then he won’t be too affected, let’s see.
Closing Thoughts – Brilliantly Executed & Acted:
Overall, this episode of Cheekh was again very intense & brilliantly executed. What I am enjoying the most about Cheekh so far is the quotient of mystery as well as some phenomenal performances by most of the actors. Even though Shamsa is annoying but she is still important in this entire setting to break the chain of hints, clues & guessing game otherwise if would get too much or end up making the viewers feel too lost. I personally didn’t enjoy Shamsa’s scenes but I did feel they were rightly placed in the middle of all the other scenes to change the mood & show the other side of the perspective. Nayer Ejaz, Aijaz Aslam, Noor ul Hassan & Saba Qamar continue being impressive in Cheekh so far. Definitely looking forward to the next episode already. Please share your thoughts about this episode of Cheekh.
Pakistani actors never cease to impress the viewers with their outstanding performances but there are very few performances in which these actors are seen going beyond the boundaries of conventional acting. This season the viewers got to see some of their favorite actors in roles which had a great deal to offer and these actors made the most of it. There were also some characters which were not written impressively but they were translated on screen in such a manner that this execution made a huge difference. An actor can make or break the character he is playing therefore it is so important for an actor to give his best to the projects he/she decides to opt for. All the actors in this list gave the characters they played their best and won over the viewers completely.
Here is the list of the best performances of this season.
Imran Ashraf (Ranjha Ranjha Kardi)
Imran Ashraf’s jaw-dropping performance in drama serial Ranjha Ranjha Kardi is hands down acting at it’s best. He is playing the role of a mentally challenged young man Bhola who does not only keep the viewers entertained but also continues to give viewers so much to reflect upon. Highly entertaining but also deeply moving – Imran Ashraf has set the bar really high for himself and for others. He has made the viewers fall in love with a character which is beautifully etched-out which is why his award-winning performance is winning him tons of appreciation.
Iqra Aziz (Ranjha Ranjha Kardi)
Iqra Aziz’s performance in Ranjha Ranjha Kardi is her finest acting work to date. She plays a character which is layered and magical in so many ways. Noori’s journey so far has been poignant, full of ups and downs, yet she always manages to find a way out. The character has been written beautifully and the impeccable precision with which Iqra Aziz has breathed life into this character makes it one of the best performances of this season.
Asma Abbas (Ranjha Ranjha Kardi)
Asma Abbas has an undeniable screen presence and her performances almost always leave a mark on the viewers. Her role in Ranjha Ranjha Kardi is more challenging than any other she has played so far yet she has added extra layers to this beautiful character which is why it always manages to leave a lingering impact. Asma Abbas’ performance in Ranjha Ranjha Kardi has been engaging and emotional throughout.
Faysal Qureshi (Baba Jani)
Faysal Qureshi plays the role Asfand in the play Baba Jani, which is both compelling and nuanced. Faysal Qureshi’s stand out performance is one of the many reasons why Asfand’s character is easy to connect to. His performance throughout has been subtle, charming and graceful.
Nayer Ejaz (Cheekh)
Nayer Ejaz is playing the role of police inspector Amir Khan in the drama & he definitely has not only made it convincing but very reaslistic as well. Starting from his expressions to his body language, everything just screams the fact that he is a police officer. He has that persona as well as that swag with which he is portraying this character & considering the how important Amir Khan’s role will be in Cheekh, we can totally feel he is the right choice for it because he is doing justice to this character.
Madiha Imam (Baba Jani)
Madiha Imam always underplays her characters while accentuating the basic traits of her characters flawlessly. Her style is unique and she never fails to impress. She is playing the role of a sensitive, emotional and sensible young girl Nimra in the play Baba Jani. Her performance is the number 1 reason why the viewers look forward to her scenes and she always brings out the best in the emotional scenes.
Sajid Hassan (Balaa)
Sajid Hassan nailed his character as Zafar in Bala. He owned every single shade of that character & portrayed it to perfection. Zafar went through a lot, from being an arrogant businessman who looked down on people to someone who was scared of all the mishaps happening in his life & Sajid Hassan made Zafar’s antics & mannerisms quite amusing & enjoyable to watch. This kind of performance is definitely expected from an actor of Sajid Hassan’s stature.
Moomal Khalid (Tawaan)
Moomal Khalid is brilliant as Maryam in Tawaan. Maryam’s character is new & a breath of fresh air which Moomal Khalid has definitely done justice to. She is confident, sorted, polite but she knows what she wants because she is level-headed. Maryam will never allow anyone to mistreat her & Moomal Khalid has not only embraced this beautiful personality but has given it the exact treatment that it deserved. An added bonus is that Moomal Khalid is such an eye-candy and it is a treat to watch her in Tawaan.
Ushna Shah (Balaa)
Nigaar was the most hated character of 2018 & for that, the credit definitely goes to Ushna Shah who made it so realistic that she actually made everyone hate her for how evil she was. Ushna Shah had a grip on Nigar’s character right from the beginning till the end & she never ever took it overboard. Ushna Shah was totally into her character that is why she made this performance quite impactful & memorable.
Saba Qamar (Cheekh)
Even though the drama Cheekh is in its initial stages but Saba Qamar has given us enough reasons to put her in this list. Mannat’s character is going to go through a huge emotional transition and just in the initial phase, Saba Qamar proved that she will make Mannat’s character a force to be reckoned with. Even though in the beginning when Mannat was shown to be a carefree, happy-go-lucky kind of girl, it did feel that Saba Qamar was overdoing it but after the first episode, she proved her calibre yet again.
Aijaz Aslam (Cheekh)
Aijaz Aslam has been a part of the industry for quite a while & now he has come to a point where he is very selective about the projects that he becomes a part of, which definitely is a good thing because it means he gets to pick a right character & make an impact. In Cheekh, so far his character is suspicious because he is guilty of hiding something as well as he is authoritative being the eldest member of the family & both the shades of Yawar’s personality have been outstandingly portrayed by Aijaz Aslam. The note at which the drama has begun & the kind of introduction Yawar has got, it is definitely keeping everyone hooked to it & Aijaz Aslam is proving that he was the right choice for this character.
Ramsha Khan (Khud Parast)
Ramsha Khan has played the role of Uswa in Khud Parast & she has performed exceptionally well. Ramsha Khan has breathed life into this character by elaborating it just so effortlessly on screen. Uswa’s character can be disliked but she has her reasons behind whatever she is doing, which makes her character very realistic & understandable. Ramsha Khan has been brilliant in Khud Parast.
Muneeb Butt (Koi Chand Rakh)
Innocent, demanding, impulsive but mature & someone who is in touch with his emotions, all these traits sum up Umair’s character in Koi Chand Rakh & Muneeb Butt has outdone himself while portraying all these shades of Umair’s personality. I don’t remember seeing him being this impressive in any drama before. The fact that Muneeb Butt gets to outshine his co-actors who have probably a lot more experience than him in acting is commendable.
Which actors impressed you the most in this season? Do share your thoughts in the comments section.
Resham came into the industry at a very young age and has worked in many movies. She was one of the most loved actresses of Lollywood at one point. Resham later transitioned to only drams when the film industry saw a downfall and is seen in dramas ever since. Resham has a lot of friends and she likes to be around for her friends.
Resham recently attended an event with Iqra Aziz while she also met some old friends. She likes to keep in touch with her fans and always posts on her social media accounts. Here are some latest clicks of the diva with her friends:
Urwa Hocane and Mawra Hocane are the two most successful actresses of Pakistan. The ladies have taken the industry by storm and have done a great job in every aspect they have ventured into. Mawra Hocane is right now a part of one of the most successful shows Aangan while her debut movie JPNA 2 has done great while sister Urwa Hocane is one step ahead as she is also becoming a producer with the upcoming movie Tich Button.
Their bother Ins e Yazdan who was seen in the drama Udaari is in Australia for studies now. He was seen vacationing with friends in the Maldives recently. Here are few of the pictures of him having a great time on vacations:
We have seen many celebrities from past few days gathered and practising some dance moves for their friend and ARY’s vice president Raza Moosavee’s upcoming nuptials. Raza has finally gotten Nikkahfied to Rimsha Kohati and many of their friends were present at the blessed occasion. Both the groom and the bride wore colour coordinated outfits. The bride looked elegant in white as she kept everything super simple with some traditional Jhoomar and jewellery to compliment the whole look.
Raza Moosavee also wore white on the occasion. The couple looked so much in love and truly look like a match made in heaven. Here are some pictures from their Nikkah ceremony:
Congratulations to the happy couple from our side!
Reema Khan is in Pakistan these days. She is married to Dr Tariq Shahab who is based in the USA. The actress and husband have a son together so Reema is usually travelling between the two countries. Reema Khan is in Pakistan these days. She is very busy attending events and catching up with her friends. She was also spotted at designer Nilofer Shahid’s studio to get a makeover.
She is surely having a great time and is sharing her moments with her fans. Check out the latest pictures of Reema Khan at the events she has been attending as well as from some gatherings hse has had with her friends:
Sanam Baloch has transitioned to being a morning show host for quite a long time now. She hosted a morning show on Samaa and then went to do one on ARY News. She recently came back to Samaa TV where she is hosting Subha Saveray Samaa Ke Saath. According to the news making rounds on social media, Sanam Baloch along with her whole team has been fired from Samaa TV.
The editor of Jang and Geo posted about it on his Twitter and reportedly the last show will be aired on the 28th of February 2019. Well, the reasons or the confirmation has not come from anywhere else but the firing came due to a recession going on and the team was cut down due to the rupee getting devalued.
Sanam Baloch, however, has also gone back to acting and is currently shooting for a drama alongside Ali Rehman Khan which will be aired on HUM TV.
Let’s see whether Sanam will continue doing morning shows or we will see her more in dramas now!
People who started making movies again in Pakistan with confidence and fresher content include Wajahat Rauf too. His road trip comedy Karachi Se Lahore starring Shahzad Sheikh, Ayesha Omar, Yasir Hussain and Ahmed Ali Akbar was a surprise hit. The film then had a sequel named starring Saba Qamar and Yasir Hussain. He has also made his first web series starring Mehwish Hayat, Azfar Rehman and Asad Siddiqui which has just released.
The director is all set to make his third feature film and the first spell of shooting is complete. He shared a behind the scenes picture from the sets and shared that the first spell was already done. The film will have Mehwish Hayat and Zara Noor Abba in the lead roles. Both the girls were seen in some desi attires on the set. Whether it is going to be the third instalment of Karachi Se Lahore series or is it something else, that is yet to be confirmed. Here is the announcement:
Well since the first spell of the movie is already done, an announcement will not be behind. Let’s see whether it is Karachi Se Lahore 3 or a totally different movie this time for Wajahat Rauf!
Fatima Ali who was a contestant on the last Top Chef was diagnosed with Ewing Sarcoma in the last stage of the disease. The young woman took it in stride and did not falter one step as she went out to fulfil all she could in the time she had left.
Fatima also met Ellen Degeneres and was trying her best to be strong and happy in her last days. The young lady has left this mortal world as she lost the battle against cancer. Fatima inspired millions by the way she faced her disease and spread smiles. Her family posted a statement after she died and asked all her admirers to learn from Fatima how to live:
Fatima Ali truly was one strong woman and we wish that she may rest in peace!
Taimoor Salahuddin aka Mooroo was also among the stars who joined the wedded bliss this year. The Youtuber/Musician got married in the presence of close friends and family members. Mooroo and comedian Faiza Saleem’s wedding functions collided and they also clicked a picture together when it was Faiza’s Waleema while Mooroo’s baraat.
Mooroo’s wife looked breath takingly beautiful at all the wedding functions and how she kept the styling old school and vintage also added to the overall charm of her bridal look. Mooroo finally has decided to share pictures of the most precious moments of his life with his fans. He posted a few pictures on his Instagram from his wedding functions. The couple is just gorgeous:
We extend a huge congratulations to the couple in this new journey of their lives. May they live happy and together always!
With this episode of Baba Jani, many of the misunderstandings were cleared. This was another episode which showed Asfand trying his best to keep everyone happy but failing to do so because now there is one more person in his life who needs constant reassurance. Mehwish and Nimra’s relationship is off to a rocky start. Just like every other episode of Baba Jani, this one too had at least one scene which was really amusing. Baba Jani continues to be a well-executed family drama which can get slightly slow at times but it is always satisfying.
Umair To The Rescue
Umair played an important role in this episode in clearing the misunderstanding between everyone. Umair has suddenly changed into a positive central character and unlike before there is a good reason why Nimra really should get married to him. He is probably the only family member who truly looks out for Asfand. Nimra’s attitude tonight was a lot like it was when Asfand and Sadia got married. The apology was short and sweet, it was also good to watch Asfand and Nimra communicating with each other for a change. Najiba’s emotional dialogues suggested that she might finally show some signs of change but it looks like she will continue to believe that she is the only one who deserves Asfand’s love and attention. All these developments were covered convincingly and in an intelligent manner the writer changed the viewers’ perspective about Umair hence laying the foundations for future developments.
The Newly-Weds
Asfand and Mehwish’s scenes were a lot like the scenes which covered Sadia and Asfand’s initial days together perhaps because the writer wanted to show the viewers the difference between these women. While Sadia was more thankful and in awe of Asfand right from the beginning and she started to get extremely insecure later on, Mehwish is already skeptical about Asfand since he let her down in the worst manner possible once before too. Secondly, Sadia never had the confidence to tell Najiba or Naila off but Mehwish is not going to let Najiba get away with saying all those nasty things. The fact that this marriage was nothing short of a shocking development for Mehwish, makes it easier for the viewers to relate to her frame of mind. The slight shock Mehwish felt when she saw Nimra for the first time was captured nicely. It seemed like she did not know before how old Nimra was. Asfand’s patience and cool-headed nature was tested several times in this episode and every time he proved that he was incapable of losing his cool. Asfand’s sensible and mature approach throughout has been the most refreshing element of this drama. The fact that even after trying so hard, he cannot please everyone and ends up making some mistake or the other, makes his character more human.
Overall Impression
This latest episode of Baba Jani took the story forward considerably and the changes in Asfand’s life were covered flawlessly. The fact that this drama is always close to reality and the story stays on track makes it one of the best family dramas. Faysal Qureshi and Madiha Imam’s outstanding performances are the highlight of every episode. All the other actors have also played their parts superbly. I am looking forward to a few fast-paced episodes and a gratifying ending to this beautiful journey.
Please share your thoughts in the comments section.
Syeda Tuba Aamir made waves as soon as politician/host Aamir Liaquat Hussain declared his second marriage to her. Tuba was working on the team of his program while he was doing a show on Bol TV. The couple has been in much love since then and has been on many shows together. Tuba is a beautiful young woman and will apparently be jumping into production with her husband as they are going to make a project for Netflix.
Syeda Tuba Aamir is also open to enter the world of acting and who knows, we may see her in any project soon as her husband does not oppose the idea. Syeda Tuba’s official wedding shoot photos are out and she looks stunning. Her gold Jora is making her look like a goddess as she is posing for her wedding photographs. Check out the beautiful shoot:
Well, the whole ARY family is on a vacation these days. From Fahad Mustafa and Vasay Chaudhary to Kashif Abbasi, they are all enjoying their time on a cruise in Malaysia. The CEO of ARY Salman Iqbal is also on the said vacation with his wife Sabeen Salman. The couple also celebrated their 20th wedding anniversary while they were on the ship.
The couple has been together for so many years now. They cut a cake o the beach with their friends present with them. Check out some pictures of Salman Iqbal with his wife from the vacation:
It was Maya Ali’s friend’s wedding and we saw the diva breaking all the records of looking pretty on all the wedding functions. Well, on the guest list was also actor Wahaj Ali who looked no less handsome and a show stealer. Wahaj Ali attended the wedding with his beautiful family. Wahaj’s daughter is so beautiful and looked like she stepped out of some fairytale in her ball gown on the wedding.
Wahaj Ali was wearing a formal tux while his wife looked beautiful in a velvet gold and black Jora. Their little princess who was the prettiest sight was wearing a pink and maroon ball gown. Check out some beautiful pictures of the family:
Ahmed Ali Butt has become a very successful actor of the Pakistani cinema. He has performed many roles and each time has gathered so much of his fans’ love. The actor is all set to be seen on the silver screens again with his upcoming film Parey Hutt Love. This time we will see the actor away from his usual team of Humayun Saeed’s movies. Ahmed Ali Butt never shies away from expressing his immense love and feelings for his wife Fatima Khan. The couple has a beautiful baby boy together and they make a perfect family.
Ahmed and Fatima are on a vacation these days and these two are having the time of their lives. As is mandatory for any vacation. Ahmed Ali Butt and Fatima have also clicked many pictures and have shared the perfect shots with the fans. Check out some pictures here:
Humayun Saeed is a star who has always been in the news since the very start of his career. The actor has seen massive success as a producer as well as an actor and has never looked back. Whatever the controversies have been he has been caught up in, the actor and his wife and producer Samina Humayun Saeed have always been a great team and have been together for years now.
The dup has been prodcing the biggest superhits of Pakistani cinema for nearly every year now. Humayun Saeed and Samina Humayun Saeed were also in Malaysia with their friends and looked so in love and were seen having a great time. Check out their vacation pictures:
Pakistan lost another legend s veteran actress Roohi Bano is no more. Roohi Bano is a name known to millions. She made a huge place for herself with her talent and will always be remembered as one of the greatest artists of the Pakistani entertainment industry.
Roohi Bano has been in a very bad state for quite some time now. She was suffering from schizophrenia and also spent some time at the Lahore Fountain House due to her illness. She suffered from the said disease after she lost her son. Roohi Bano was suffering from kidney failure and was also a patient of diabetes. She was on a ventilator for pat 10 days at a hospital in Istanbul where she breathed her last.
The way such a great artist suffered before she left this world showed how unprotected our artists are. May her soul rest in peace!
Hira Mani is full of energy and talent. No one knew that besides other things, she also dances so well. In this video clip Hira Mani is seen practicing dance moves for an upcoming wedding with co-stars Yasir Hussein and Junaid Khan. Hira is enjoying these rehearsals to the maximum. She got a mixed response from the public after her video went viral but Hira does not care much about what others think about her. Hira Mani is dancing better than both her celebrity friends in this video.
Pakistanis have loved Coke Studio since its very start. Vital Signs star Rohail Hyatt changed the music scene when he produced the first season of Coke Studio. It was a whole new world for music lovers. Since then the whole nation waits every year for Coke Studio to come out and each season has had some memorable hits. Rohail Hyatt was the producer for the first six seasons. After that Strings took the strings of Coke Studio in their hands and things were still very good. But the last season, Coke Studio 11 which was produced by Ali Hamza and Zohaib Kazi proved to be a huge disappointment. There are no songs which we remember and the show also had ridiculous controversies like that of Ko Ko Korina.
Well, the most awaited news for the Coke Studio fans is here as Rohail Hyatt is coming back as the producer for Coke Studio 12. He will be back to straighten things out and taking Coke Studio back to its original style after a break of 5 years.
No doubt this news has made the fans crazy and this season will be high on the anticipation note. The line up of artists will be decided soon. Let’s see who makes to the Rohail Hyatt cut!
10 years is a long time for anyone to undergo a major change in terms of looks and perhaps personality too. There are many Pakistani celebrities who shared their 10 years journey by posting their before and now pictures. Some of the celebrities have transformed so much that it is impossible to recognize them. There are also those celebrities who have become more stylish and presentable over the years.
In this video you will see the most shocking celebrity transformations in the last 10 years.
With this episode the story moved forward slightly and this episode was definitely better than the previous one. Tonight, Safdar and Alia’s characters stood out more than any other. Ahsan Khan and Mawra Hocane’s performances made these characters more relatable as well as likable. So far, Alia is one of the few finely drawn characters in this play, who is constantly trying to fix all the broken people around her. This drama has many dysfunctional relationships and flawed characters, all of them are not appealing and the screen time has not been divided evenly. This episode would have been even better if Chammi and Jamil’s relationship would have been explored more.
Love vs Hate
The scenes in Mazhar’s house revealed a great deal about all the characters. The way Safdar immediately did whatever was needed in order to please Tehmina, more than his Maami, showed he was not like his father at all. Even though he knew that this was somehow going to be used against him, he went ahead and got Alia’s admission done. Mazhar’s wife has a big ego and she has been constantly competing with Safdar. She will prove to be the samaj ki dewar and no matter what Mazhar says, in this regard he might just be helpless. Tehmina is a shy and timid girl who will never be able to take a stand for herself. So far, Mawra’s performance is much better than that of Hira Mani. In this episode many of the scenes clearly suggested that both Alia and Tehmina were scared of the environment in their house particularly due to their mother’s controlling ways. Their mother reminded me of Ama Jaan who put her consent and principles before everything else. Alia has a different way of dealing with things. She deals with her mother tactfully and looks for solutions. Although she is younger than Tehmina but she seems to be wiser. Tehmina and Safdar’s love for each other was in complete contrast to the hatred her mother felt for Safdar. This track has a lot of similarities with that of Salma and it is highly likely that this love story might have a tragic ending too.
Complicated Relationships
The kind of relationship Jamil has with his father is even more complicated than that of Alia and Tehmina with their mother. It was almost as if he enjoyed going against his father’s will. While Chammi seems to be madly in love with Jamil, he is a lot like all the other men in his family – moody, distracted and perhaps selfish too. Sajal Ali in particular made her presence felt in that brief scene which is why I would love to see more of her. So far, there isn’t anything even remotely likable about Jamil but Ahad Raza Mir’s acting and his dialogue delivery in particular has been impressive. Azhar’s character is flat – his fixation with getting India freedom is the only aspect of his character which is covered in every single scene. Ama Jaan’s situation has drastically changed over the years. There was a time when her haveli was full of life and she was running the show but now she is lonely and miserable.
Overall Impression
Tonight’s episode had quite a few important developments to its credit. The most important one was that Mazhar finds out about Tehmina and Safdar. He gave his consent but will most likely not succeed in convincing his wife. Mazhar is open-minded and modern in some ways but he is dead against the British. Overall, this episode did have a few appealing aspects. I am curious to find out more about Jamil and Chammi at this point and very interested in finding out how Tehmina and Safdar’s track wraps up. If this drama picks up pace, it will be far more engaging. The preview of the next episode was interesting and I am definitely looking forward to it.
