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Titlee Last Episode Review – Extremely Emotional!

This last episode of Titlee was extremely emotional. Hania Amir once again stole the show with her brilliant performance and even with absolutely no make-up on and in a completely run-down look she looked innocent and adorable! I am not going to talk about the developments in tonight’s episode because I don’t want to give any spoilers but I must say that although this episode wasn’t perfect and made me wonder how Rehan found out where Naila was every time and why weren’t her parents shown in the end especially her mother, overall the end couldn’t have been more emotional and impactful. There are very few last episodes which make you this emotional! I think one of the biggest reasons why Titlee always managed to hold my interest was that most of the times I had no trouble connecting to the characters. The drama also had a strong message for all those men and women out there who put good looks before everything else.

Titlee as a whole was an entertaining show, it was one of those rare plays which you watch only for their entertainment value and at the same time enjoy reviewing them as well. Most often when we take up dramas we consider guilty pleasures for reviewing, the dramas lose their charm completely after a few episodes because scrutinizing them highlights their weaknesses. Although Titlee wasn’t perfect throughout and even the characters were black and white but the way these characters were presented on screen made the viewers connect to them.

Strong main characters with definite characteristics played by Hania Amir and Ali Abbas superbly were the main reason why Titlee wasn’t just another drama which showed problems of marital life. Also, most often in our dramas, women are shown as victims in a relationship and they are the ones compromising but in this drama the man was the real victim and even though he compromised so much he could never win over his wife. Both these characters were poles apart and the viewers were rooting for a happy ending for them both for many weeks until there was no hope for such an ending. Another reason why I enjoyed watching and reviewing this show is that the story throughout was pretty logical with the exception of few developments which did not make a lot of sense. The supporting cast of the drama also gave a realistic and solid performance throughout. The dialogues were simple but intelligent at the same time. Every now and then it is good to watch a drama which presents a simple story in an attractive manner.

The drama could have been even better if it was not stretched in the middle. If the fast pace of the drama was maintained throughout, those of us who followed it regularly wouldn’t have anything to complain about. The screenplay overall however was enticing and unpredictable. Hania Amir deserves an award for her phenomenal performance in this drama. Most actresses wouldn’t have chosen a negative character which was not the least bit likeable as their first project on television, Hania Amir not only chose this character but also did complete justice to it even though she has a really innocent face but she did not let that get in her way!

I would like to thank all those people who read the reviews regularly and contributed to the discussions. All of you made the whole experience even more interesting.

Don’t forget to share your thoughts about this last episode.

Veena Malik Enjoying Some Family Time in Dubai

Pakistani TV host, model and film actress Veena Malik is on vacations with family in Dubai. She has posted her pictures with husband Asad and children, Abram and Amal and it seems like they are spending some good quality time together.

Its not been too long when Veena’s divorce news was all over the media. She also appeared in Amir Liaquat’s show on Bol TV to talk about their wrecking relationship. After a period of distress, the couple was once again united and started living happily together.

The pictures of Veena Malik with the family in Dubai reveals that the couple has overcome their differences and all is good at their end.

 

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Veena Malik Enjoying Some Family Time in Dubai

Changing Television – Remembering Shehnaz Sheikh

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Changing Television - Remembering Shehnaz Sheikh

The entertainment service of Pakistan has exponentially grown to become the bigger slice of the pie that illustrates the media industry. Our dramas have come a long way since the golden era of PTV in the late 1960s to the 1980s, the career graph of each and every actor varying its way across the axis and taking peaks or plummeting down; yet there are certain things that haven’t changed at all, and probably won’t even in the future either.

The video that has recently resurfaced and posted below features Shehnaz Sheikh’s appearance in the talk show ‘Yes Sir No Sir’  hosted by the late Moin Akhtar. This was one of her few last appearances on television before leaving the industry for good, along with moving to Lahore when she did.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0jNpCdVBIyw&list=LLM0nG1wb9vwW_3SA715zBBQ&index=6

Shehnaz Sheikh was a brilliant actress of her time and was widely acclaimed for her two most popular dramas Tanhaiyan (1985) and Ankahi (1982); both successful shows and loved till date. And although the setting was based on the times of the 80s, the actress flaunted the idea of a compassionate, independent woman who wished to support her family by working in an era when the practice was considered estranged. She was widely praised by critics and caught the eye of Raj Kapoor who offered her the role of heroin in the Indian movie Henna (1991), but which, to the general surprise of audiences and professionals, she blatantly refused.

Changing Television - Remembering Shehnaz Sheikh

 

The reason behind her turning down the role, as stated in the video, was the fact that the actress simply disliked and was exceedingly tired of the slander and character defamation that came with the profession of acting. Shehnaz believed that a film actress would be even more as a subject of interest when it comes to besmirching. Even as she ended her note of presence on the show, she made a statement towards PTV regarding this:

“I think that PTV should offer protection for its employees, especially women performers, against anything that has been said or written regarding them, which is scandalous and might affect their personal life or tarnish their reputation…..there are many girls who are willing and wish to work in the entertainment industry, but are held back by their parents permission due to these circumstances….if this is not done, then sooner or later, no girl belonging to any respectable family would be seen working on-screen.”

 

Changing Television - Remembering Shehnaz Sheikh

It is true, that working in the media, and especially being a famous celebrity amongst the viewers, comes with its disadvantages. The platform of being a celebrated actress is not an easy one to take and has never been. Especially now, that with the progress in technology and expansion of social accounts on applications such as Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, etc., privacy is all but dead and ‘fake news’ is probably more believed as real than the truthful facts.

 

Shehnaz always claimed that the absence of new challenges that came with performing and lack of diverse characters being portrayed in serials made up the huge chunk of her influential decision to leave acting. And this is true. In the video, Shehnaz claimed that:

“….in our industry, unless someone plays the role of depressed and wallowing being, who cries repeatedly, she will never be considered a good actress..comedians are considered as something of a court jester..”

 

This is pretty much more or less similar to another quote of an outstanding artist of our time:

“..just like the rest of the world, we are a formula- driven industry…you know, Humsafar changed everything; people in masses, from all classes were watching television like never before. Now at this time, I feel, that the TV industry, should have said, okay. We’ve got the eyeballs. Let’s change things. And you know what we did? Unfortunately, we replicated the formula.” – Mahira Khan, Faiz International Festival 2016.

Changing Television - Remembering Shehnaz Sheikh

Familiarity. Repetition.  It’s what highly saturates pretty much every plot line of the dramas televised on our screens and what more or less sums up the aforementioned quote. The dominating husband lashing out every bit of anger and absurd act of abuse onto his poor pitiful wife (who has to pull off the pretty face especially while weeping) until she finally decides to leave him; only to marry another man who is, fortunately, much more handsome, rich and successful, as well as willing to accept the child that’s not even his own. Let’s stretch this out into words and tears and screams onto a canvass of scripts for 24 episodes and the ratings are in the bag.

This is exactly what Shehnaz Sheikh was pointing the finger at. Doing the same roles over and over again tends to make it tiresome for actors and audiences alike. Previously dramas included a number of characters, each of whom played an important role and were indispensable and unforgettable in their own ways. Whether it was the solemn hero, or the stubborn heroine, the comedic sidekick or the aggravated old aaya; in spite of having one significant attribute were able to pull off every emotion most convincingly and magnificently. Most dramas today only tend to cast people who might be conceived as being good looking but fail to act and live up to the expectations of the viewers.

Even after 30 years of Tanhaiyan, television now tries to discredit working women as being less honorable and seems to conceptualize the idea of them working outside their homes as alienation. The use of inappropriate jokes and phrases has become a common norm within comedy plays, which makes them an explicit watch for children. Earlier on, shows like Ainak Wala Jin and Alif Laila were adored by kids who not only differentiated between the good and bad morals of life but were affiliated with their own national language and culture.

Changing Television - Remembering Shehnaz Sheikh

 

The potential within our country is exuberant and abundance in nature. The only thing required is to make use of it and rather than following the safe path of making predictable shows, it’s time we deviate from the commonality so as to take risks. There have been certain reformations where now dramas are being made to tackle societal issues such as the rights of transgenders or honor killings or rape. Some plays have casted women as being strong-willed and ambitious in their career. Let’s try to encourage them. The odds are in our favor, for our industry is nearly at its peak and has a brilliant crowd of performers that are internationally acknowledged for their work. If we play our cards right, then consequentially, we will be able to reap benefits that are both economically and socially desirable, or lose another gem of the industry as we did some 37 years ago.

Pakistan’s First Kids’ Live-Action Superhero Film

There was a time when our Pakistani film Industry flourished like flowers in summers and then came the downfall. The downfall that lasted till a few years back when our film industry began its revival journey.

Chillar Force will be Pakistan’s first live-action superhero film for kids which will be another milestone for our film industry. Our film industry has started to explore all genres of films in the recent years and this is what was missing.

Auditions for the main cast consisting of five children was held all over the country and we are pleased to inform that a careful selection has been made of the leads. These five children will be trying to save Pakistan from different problems using their superhero abilities and skills in the film.

The audition took place between children of ages ranging from 8 to 12, and the selection on the basis of the 1 minute videos that they uploaded on YouTube. About ten thousand children ended up auditioning for the different roles in the film.

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This film is being produced by Farhan Qaiser and is being formed under the banner of Persia film Productions. Along the children in the film, Ayesha Omar, Ahmed, Shafqat Cheema, Tipu, and Salim Miraj will also be working too.

Pakistan's First Kids' Live-Action Superhero Film

The chosen children are given special dancing and acting classes. The part of the film that is to be shot in Karachi is under work these days, Balochistan and Punjab are the other provinces where other parts of the film will be shot at.

The budget of the film is roughly eight million which isn’t a lot. It is no surprise though as getting a good budget for a movie featuring children is quite tough. Farhan Qaiser is determined to complete the film despite all the obstacles and hardships that come in the way of the success of this project and we wish him all the best for this film!

 

Mahira Khan Has A Brilliant Reply For Hamza Ali Abbasi’s Tweet

If there are two actors who are currently taking the whole showbiz scene by storm, they are Mahira Khan and Hamza Ali Abbasi. Their looks are flawless, their acting abilities are amazing and they are generally very grounded and thoughtful in their attitudes.

We all know that Hamza Ali Abbasi is more than just a handsome hunk. He has the guts to talk about all things controversial and the grit to face the criticism that this habit of him ensues. He is always concerned about the life of a common man. This time, he tweeted about the recent tragedy and spoke about the coverage he believed it deserves to get ;

Mahira Khan Has A Brilliant Reply For Hamza Ali Abbasi's Tweet

Can you imagine who had the most perfect and most fitting reply?

Our very own reigning queen of the showbiz industry; Mahira Khan.

In a candid tweet, Mahira reminds his buddy that they don’t need to wait for media coverage and she is very right. No media can hog the limelight like these celebrities can. In Pakistan, showbiz has the mass power very few businesses can boast of. So, go ahead Hamza !!!

Mahira Khan Has A Brilliant Reply For Hamza Ali Abbasi's Tweet

Farhan Saeed Flies with Wife to Mauritius for his Concert!

Farhan Saeed and Urwa Hocane’s celebrity couple is one of the biggest power couples of our Entertainment industry and thus wherever they go, starlight follows them. This power couple really does have a fairytale story. The romantic Farhan Saeed had proposed Urwa in Paris and got a yes from her there.

Not only are these two equally good-looking and successful, they both are equally hard-working and dedicated to their work too. In all the projects that these two undertake, they try to give their 100% and the results of their respective performances show that.

The lovebirds were found on the Dubai airport, ready to catch a flight to Mauritius. The reason for their journey was not only Farhan’s concert at the stunning island but also because Mauritius is an ideal place to spend his better half’s birthday, 2nd July. The pictures taken of them at the airport show that this couple definitely knows how to travel in style:

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Farhan Saeed is not only a very successful and talented actor but also has a God-gifted voice. He performed 70 concerts last year, with 50 just in Pakistan making him the only Pakistani singer to have performed in so many concerts in a year.

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Now, he will be spreading the magic of his melodious voice and powerful vocals in the foreign soils of Mauritius and will be making the dreams of his fans over there come true!

Shadi Mubarak Ho Episode 1 Review – Decent Beginning

Writer: Yasir Hussain
Director: Wajahat Rauf
Producer: Wajahat Rauf & Shazia Wajahat
Channel & Schedule: ARY Digital – Every Thursday at 8pm

Shadi Mubarak Ho’s double launch episode gave it a decent start by giving the viewers a basic insight into all the characters, some of which were rather typical but there were others which are going to be the reason why most viewers will tune into it this drama in the future. I have to say that I was expecting the drama and the characters to be slightly more comical but it seems like it is going to be a light comedy which will focus more on emotions and relationships. Bushra Ansari’s potential however has not been exploited to the maximum and the main focus was on Nyle’s (Yasir Hussain) character. This is the first time I watched Yasir Hussain perform and while he nailed the comic scenes especially the Pathan act, he did not fit into his role as the “boy” who did not have a lot of say in his house and was pushed around by his mother. Overall however Nyle’s character is interesting as long as it does not get too serious.

Shadi Mubarak is the story of Nyle whose mother (Bushra Ansari) is looking for the “perfect” girl she can get her son married to. No one has been able to meet her impossible standards even though her son is sick and tired of visiting people for the said purpose. The helper Ikhtiyar (Asad Siddiqui) also plays a major role in the household by concentrating more on keeping himself well-informed than his job! Nyle’s phupo (Gull-e-Rana) also lives with them and is usually the one supervising the house while the mom is busy looking for a rishta. Nyle’s friend Ahsan (Abdullah Farhat Ullah) is very close to him and in this episode he constantly showed his discontent with his married life, which was way too typical and these conversations weren’t exactly the best part of this episode. Ahsan’s wife Nimrah’s cousin Zoya meets Nyle when he comes to pick her from the airport and from there on Nyle decides to fool her. I have to say that Zoya and Nyle’s interactions were the best part of this episode, they were funny and entertaining. I was hoping that Kubra Khan will be playing a different role this time around since this was after all a comic serial but Kubra Khan’s character is a serious one and isn’t very different from many other roles she has played in the recent past. Yasir Hussain and Kubra Khan’s chemistry on the other hand makes this track one I would be looking forward to the most in the upcoming episodes. The actress playing Nimrah’s role is a fine addition to the industry, she is pleasant looking and she is a good actress too but her role so far is too plain.

This episode was directed really well and the production values were superb too, the script as a whole however is more fun than comical. The drama as a whole will provide lighthearted entertainment and most of the viewers will find themselves more involved in the track which covers the leads more than anything else. Some of the jokes which involved various illnesses were in bad taste and I feel that the jokes about shadi shuda zindagi have been done-to-death other than that the script as a whole seems decent enough. This drama could prove to be a light entertainment for the whole family but it could have been so much more entertaining if Bushra Ansari’s character was more humorous. Yasir Hussain’s Pathan act was the highlight of this episode. It was well written and nicely executed. This first episode was fast paced and if the drama maintains the same pace then it will be interesting to watch. In Nyle’s house however, there was more focus on Ikhtiyar’s relationship with everyone in the house instead of showing in detail how the family spent Eid together.

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

Teaser of Abida Parveen’s Romantic Ghazal

Abida Parveen is a Pakistani singer counted amongst the world’s greatest mystic singers and one of the foremost exponents of Sufi music (Sufiana kalaam). The versatile singer is primarily a singer of ghazals and sings in several languages including Urdu, Sindhi, Saraiki, and Punjabi. She is the uncrowned queen of sufi music and is the pride of Pakistan. Not only has she made her name known and respected in Pakistan but world-wide too.

A teaser of Ahat Si by this Legend came out recently and it is just great! The video portrays traditional settings. Saima Ajram, a famous host and presenter at the BBC Asian Network, is dressed in an alluring, graceful white dress wearing jhumkay,churyan and other traditional jewellery pieces . The entire ensemble gives a very graceful look that is very fitting for this romantic ghazal. The theme of the ghazal is  about a woman waiting for the love of her life..

Have a look at the teaser:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8oW1GUATELc

IGLOO’s New Seductive Commercial

We are used to seeing the ice cream commercials of Walls and Omore on our TV screens. It has been ages since an IGLOO ice cream was advertised on a large scale. But behold, the day that this brand’s commercial makes an appearance on our TV screens is finally here! But we and the internet have a problem with it.

Look at some of the pictures from the new ad:

IGLOO's New Seductive Commercial

Now, if you didn’t know the answer, what ice cream brand would you think was being represented? My guess is Magnum by Walls, right? LIke Walls, Igloo’s commercial revolves around the similar brand appeal and use of seductive advertising tone.

IGLOO's New Seductive Commercial

I was a bit confused when I was looking at this picture. If I wasn’t aware of the context, I would’ve totally believed this is an advertisement for some lipstick brand as the “Ice cream” is barely visible in the frame! The lips though…

Have a look at the Commerical yourself:

https://www.facebook.com/igloopakistan/videos/10154944064147979/

Khalid Alvi Marketing Next, an online advertising forum on facebook, received the reactions of many people on this TVC there.

These guys didn’t beat about the bush and directly criticized on the overly seductive advertisement for an ice cream:

IGLOO's New Seductive Commercial

These champs discussed the marketing strategy that IGLOO should use and not use:

IGLOO's New Seductive Commercial

And these people were just disgusted by the ad:

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Last but not the least, in fact, my personal favourite, were the sarcastic comments that were found under the post:

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What did you think of the commercial?

Meet The Hip Hop New Gang Of Namaloom Afraad 2

Namaloom Afraad generated a lot of laughter when the original movie was released and thus the sequel has everyone excited about more jokes. It has the same old cast, with Fahad as Farhan, Urwa as Naina, Javaid Sheikh as Shakeel Bhai, Mohsin as Moon, alongwith a new addition, Hania Amir.

The movie now has a backdrop of Cape Town, where the whole grunge gang adopts a trendy hip hop avatar.

It has gone from this;

Meet The Hip Hop New Gang Of Namaloom Afraad 2

To this;

Meet The Hip Hop New Gang Of Namaloom Afraad 2

The shy and poor Farhan, as played by Fahad Mustafa is now very sleek and smart. The money earned in the original movie is now being reflected in his attire. The very intelligent and sure of himself dude looks much better than he did previously.

Mohsin Abbas Haider is one handsome hunk in the poster of Namaloom Afraad 2, flaunting his six pack grandly.

The timid and lovestruck Naina is the one who apparently has the most striking transformation of them all. Gone is the simple shalwar kameez clad girl and a hot babe has taken her place. She looks very trendy, now donning all western ensemble and carrying designer handbags. Urwa Hoccane looks a dream come true in her new getup.

Hania Amir comes a close second to Naina in gorgeous sexy dresses and loose curls. She has the attitude of a feminist diva in the trailer and we hope her acting is at par with that.

Javaid Sheikh as Shakeel Bhai has also come a long way and is sporting hip hop hoodies and bad boy jeans and is rocking the look, we must say.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=yTvC1QJW7P0

Sad Story of Mohsin Abbas Haider’s Wife Fatima

 

 

 

 

Yalghaar vs Mehrunisa V Lub U: Box Office Report!

Two local films were released this Eid Ul Fitr; Yalghaar and Mehrunissa V Lub U. Both the films have performed really well during the Eid weekend.

Yalghaar vs Mehrunisa V Lub U: Box Office Report!

Lets breakdown the business for Mehrunisa first:

Monday: 1.1 crore

Tuesday: 1.75 crore

Wednesday: 1.4 crore

Total: 4.25 crore

Yalghaar’s figures are as follows:

Monday: 1.75 crore

Tuesday: 2.4 crore

Wednesday: 2.2 crore

Total: 6.35 crore

Both the movies are doing really well with Yalghaar showing occupancy of 99% while Mehrunisa stands on about 96-97%. The films have managed to perform really well when compared to previous releases of the year Chalay thay saath and Balu Mahi. The numbers were revealed by boxofficedetail and as per the reports both movies will keep on soaring high for some time. Yalghaar has mostly young audience while Mehrunisa is seen by familes. Yalghaar is winning above Mehrunisa with just a small margin but both are doing really well.

English movies Transformers: The Last Knight, Pirates of the Carribean:Dead Men Tell No Tales and Despicable Me 3 also performed well as compared to previous year’s Eid grossing over 3 crores.

Shaan Supports Yalghaar But Does Not Want To Mislead The Audience By Promoting It

Shaan is among the pioneers of this bloom that our film industry is seeing today. Khuda Kay Liay was the first movie who brought the enlightened masses of society to Pakistani cinemas and the trend has escalated enormously after that. He is also a staunch nationalist and has verbally criticised our actors and actresses to be so desperate to act in Bollywood that they don’t even demand role equality with Indian actors of the same movie and he has debated this on many platforms.

Shaan Supports Yalghaar But Does Not Want To Mislead The Audience By Promoting It

Recently, he talked about Arth and Yaghaar and about his take on the movies of today and his beliefs regarding them. Though he has mellowed out over time, he still speaks his mind very strongly. Talking about Arth, he said that he has always believed writing was his forte and working with so many writers all these years has given him a deep insight into that genre of film making. He said, the movie, its script and all the actors make it a complete picture. He thinks a movie should be treated like a child, catering to its every need to achieve the results you are hoping it would.

Theh it came to Yalghaar and the controversy surrounding it when it comes to Shaan’s disinterest in promoting it. He said that it is not that he is not supporting Yalghaar, it is just that he does not want to mislead his audience. He wants them to know what they are buying the ticket for.

Shaan Supports Yalghaar But Does Not Want To Mislead The Audience By Promoting It

Shaan believes it was wrong of film makers to promote Yalghaar as the likes of Rambo, where the hero has one vandetta, or the way most of his action movies are. It has multiple heroes in it and all of them are involved in paying tribute to the martyrs. He is proud to be part of such a theme but he does not want to give the incorrect impression to his audiences by promoting it in his name. It is a movie based on a true event that brings to limelight all those who have sacrificed their lives and families for this country. The movie boasts a star studded cast and he believes his fans are intelligent enough not be disappointed on seeing him sharing screen space with so many heroes, as long as that they are told earnestly what they should be expecting.

Shaan Supports Yalghaar But Does Not Want To Mislead The Audience By Promoting It

Shaan has spoken very cautiously about the movie, but considering the reviews it is getting, we wonder if there was more than this to him not wanting to promote the movie in his name?

Share your thoughts please, especially if you have been to see the film.

Yalghaar Impresses International Media!

Yalghaar is running smoothly in cinemas. The film has been heavily promoted and spots a big star cast including Shaan, Humayun Saeed, Adnan Siddiqui, Ayesha Omer and Sana Bucha among others. The film is Pakistan’s highest budget film till date and is released across 22 countries. Now not only Pakistani but International Media is also giving coverage to Yalghaar. Watch this:

http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x5s2zp0_report-of-international-media-on-yalghaar-movie_tv

Promotion of Pakistani cinema on such huge platforms is incredible. It shows how quality never goes unnoticed. With good films and high quality cinema we can definitely take over International market.

 

 

 

 

‘Yalghaar’ Premier In London

After promoting the movie ‘Yalghaar’ in US, the cast was spotted at the premier of the movie in London.

The team of ‘Yalghaar’ has promoted the movie extensively at international level, it would be interesting to note how the movie fares at the box office overseas.

The actors look gorgeous at the red carpet, let’s have a look at a few pictures posted online after the event.

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Rabia Anum Gets Engaged!

We all know who she is! Yes she tells us herself “Main hoon Rabia Anum”. Well the famous newscaster is engaged now. She works on Geo News and people love the way she pronounces her name. Over long Eid weekend Rabia got engaged.

Rabia Anum Gets Engaged!

And the fiance is not hidden in an invisibility cloak and we will show you how he looks:

Rabia Anum Gets Engaged!

Here is a closer look at the groom:

Rabia Anum Gets Engaged!

His name is Obaid and he works in Emirates Airline and lives in Dubai. We wish the couple best of luck for their future. May Allah bless them with a happy future ahead!

 

Google Gives Tribute to Sadequain!

Syed Sadequain Ahmed Naqvi also known as Sadequain Naqash is a world-renowned Pakistani artist and calligrapher. He is considered as one of the best painters and calligrapher. He was born in Amroha, India on 30th June 1930 which marks his 87th birthday today. Google marked his birthday with a doodle and here is what it looks like.

Google Gives Tribute to Sadequain!

This is a big honour and point to ponder is Sadequain Sahab is still bringing honour to his country even if he is no more. We as a nation should remember our legends and must tell how great they were to our coming generations. Sadequain is definitely an inspiration to the aspiring artists. The end note should be nothing other than the legend’s piece of art.

Google Gives Tribute to Sadequain!

 

 

 

Highlighting Honour Killings With a Drama!

Television is progressing by each passing day. Many social issues were brought to light with the help of dramas. Udaari showcased the hidden taboo of child abuse and Khuda Mera Bhi Hai talked about struggles of transgenders. In the same way Rehai was all about the importance of women empowerment. With Baaghi already in pipeline another show which will deal with the honour killings is coming to your television screens. The show named Gairat stars Iqra Aziz and Syed Jibran. Have a look at the promo:

https://www.facebook.com/arydigital.tv/videos/1677294652281764/

We have to wait to see how Gairat will deal with such a sensitive issue. Share your thoughts about the teaser!

Aadhi Gawahi Promo Released!

Aadhi Gawahi is soon to be aired on HUM TV. The drama stars Azfar Rehman, Sohai Ali Abro and Ali Josh in lead along with Saleem Sheikh, Ayesha Sana and Uzma Khan. The promo looks very intriguing. Have a look:

https://www.facebook.com/DramaAdhiGawahi/videos/138865230001618/

For some more insight in the story watch this:

https://www.facebook.com/DramaAdhiGawahi/videos/143515886203219/

The story is written by Saima Akram and directed by Fahim Burney. The drama is produced by MD Productions and will air from 5th July.

 

 

Second Teaser Of “Baaghi” – An Insight of Saba’s Avatar

Drama serial “Baaghi” is all set to come to your television screens soon. The second teaser of “Baaghi” is already out and glimpses of Saba Qamar portraying Qandeel Baloch will captivate you.

Saba, after taking bollywood by storm with her performance in Hindi Medium is ready to appear in boipic of Qandeel Baloch, a social media celebrity who lost her life to honor killing.

The other members of the cast of “Baaghi” include Ali Kazmi, Sarmad Khoosat, Osman Khalid Butt, Khalid Malik and Hareem Farooq.

Have a look on the second teaser of “Baaghi” to have an insight of Saba’s avatar in the serial.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BV6zbc6AxAG/

 

 

Indian Remake of “Hawa Hawa” is Disappointing

No one doubts the talent that Pakistan has when it comes to music, and India might not admit it but that doesn’t stop her from copying our music of the past, remaking them and selling them with her stamp on it!

The song ‘Hawa Hawa’ is a famous creation of Pakistan’s pop music sung by Hassan Jahangir. The song gained huge popularity in the 80s’ and 90s’ and is still considered as one of the best tracks that our music industry has managed to produce.

While our music Industry is moving forward, bringing our artists’ creativity into play, producing innovative tracks and beats, India is moving backwards-backtracking our musical records and finding the tracks they can copy, I mean, remake.

The most recent victim of India’s craze of remaking old Pakistani songs will be found in the movie ‘Mubarakan’, an Arjoon Kapoor starrer which is to release later this year. The remake is posted under as well as the original; you can decide for yourself which is better.

According to me, the remake is cheap. Not only are the lyrics vulgar, the use of auto tune also ruins the whole song. I dearly missed the original ,melodious version of song when I had the misfortune of listening to the Indian version.

 

Here is the original version by Hassan Jahangir:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qbya09GHCuk

 

Yalghaar Promotions Reach L.A

Yalghaar Promotions Reach L.A

 

After New York, the ambitious celebrated team of Yalghaar has reached Los Angeles on Wednesday for its promotions and red carpet premiere. It seemed like amidst the sleepless nights and the hassle of travelling through time zones, our Pakistani actors look as dashing and gorgeous as ever. In spite of it all, they tend to be holding their ground pretty and well and are well supportive of each other as a united team throughout the journey.

Here are a few captured moments from their social accounts:

https://www.instagram.com/p/BV5p3YHBPkl/?r=wa1

The diva looks a little bit homesick and exhausted at this prospect, and judging from the faces below she’s probably not the only one:

https://www.instagram.com/p/BV2_yqhh5uG/?taken-by=ayesha.m.omar

But did that stop them from glamouring up the red carpet with their dazzling looks and killer dresses? The answer is a resounding no.

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But nothing beats that of our man-crush and never-aging hunk Adnan Siddiqui, who made this absolutely adorable video on his Instagram before hitting the L.A carpet:

https://www.instagram.com/p/BV5MGmNgAHK/?r=wa1

Our team has now arrived in London, UK for their new stop in the promotional tour:

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We wish them the very best of luck!

Bilal Ashraf in a Super-Hero Trilogy!

Bilal Ashraf is a sensation these days. He became a phenomenon after his first film as lead and now he is ruling the scene with Yalghaar and Rangreza to release soon. Bilal has also worked behind camera as the “Visual Effects Director” for Yalghaar.

Bilal Ashraf in a Super-Hero Trilogy!

News is Bilal has turned writer for a super-hero trilogy. This is what he said in an interview:

“Well it’s a story that I’ve been working on for over four years. It’s a definite trilogy because I feel I can’t complete it in one go. Every installment has different characters developing gradually as the story progresses. That’s how I’ve planned it since I feel I wouldn’t have been able to do it justice. It’s something I’ve actually grown up with. I’ve always had such ideas and I used to discuss them with my late sister, so this project is very close to my heart. She wanted to do it, so in a way I am finishing what she couldn’t do. It’s a project I’ve been living with.

The superhero is actually locally inspired. It’s all about Pakistan. What I can reveal is that it’s not one of those spandex-wearing, running from one-place-to-another kind of superhero. It’s a lot more real.”

It will be great to see Bilal as a super hero and the project will hopefully carry a nice script as Bilal is doing it in the memory of his late sister.

Shaneira Akram Spends Eid With Kids!

Ace ex-cricketer Wasim Akram has started his own foundation to help the underprivileged. His wife Shaneira Akram is also taking part actively in all endeavours. The beautiful lady spent the third day of Eid with children and distributed gifts among them.

Shaneira Akram Spends Eid With Kids!

Shaneira also a recorded this message:

https://www.facebook.com/TheAkramFoundation/videos/816451628520658/

It is a most beautiful way to celebrate as some celebrities have done this Eid. We also should remember the people who need us and not forget them completely indulging ourselves in festivities.

 

 

 

Meera Announces her Wedding Date!

She is always in the news for the latest masala and controversies and has made herself a huge name in the Pakistani showbiz industry.

Meera, the famous Pakistani actress, who turned 40 last July, just announced her wedding date!

In an article published in Jang, she informed that she will be getting married on August 22 to a family friend. She further revealed that her soon-to-be-husband is not from showbiz and that this will be an arranged marriage which her parents are extremely happy about.

Mera informed that her Mehndi will take place on August 5 while the Valima ceremony will be held in November.

She also claimed that she will be saying adios (goodbye) to showbiz once since married. She added that she will no longer be living in Pakistan and will move to USA, once she’s a married woman.

We wish her all the best and pray for her successful married life!

Meera Announces her Wedding Date!

 

Sharmeen Obaid’s Unique Project!

 

Sharmeen Obaid's Unique Project!

Sharmeen Obaid, the woman who won Oscars twice and made her mark, is all set to go for yet another unique project. Her new project “home1947” revolves around the Indo-Pak independence stories. The name holds immense significance as it depicts what home meant to people of the time and how the two nations living together were like.

“People know me for my political and social work, but in 2007, I thought of this idea and thanks to the Manchester international festival I was given this opportunity to showcase this here in Manchester for 9 days, an unmissable experience for those who want to experience what their families have gone through during the partition, and how they have lived, felt, survived during that period.”

“The idea is unique as it’s not only reflecting the partition, but also all those people who have lost their homes and can’t go back to their homes. The project in itself will bring people from different races and colours to experience what people have gone through during the partition,”

This is what Sharmeen told the media as she explained what her new project holds.She, furthermore said:

“My main motive is to preserve the history of 1947, we are into 70 years of our independence so we don’t have enough people who have experienced partition, so the idea is to either film or write down the personal experiences of those who have seen or experienced partition. Those nations who don’t preserve their history always struggle to find their true identity, so this project will help in preserving our history and acknowledge our true history. I would also love to showcase this project in other countries especially India and Pakistan so more people can come forward with their stories.”

Sharmeen’s new project will project the idea of largest migration ever witnessed 70 years ago and how how difficult it was for people of the time to leave what they called “home”. The best part that will add spark to the documentary is that the two most talented singers ( Sanam Marvi and Harshdeep Kaur) from Pakistan and India will be performing together for the first time ever in the opening scene of “Home1947”.

Handsome Pakistani Doctor is Internet’s New Crush!

Rehan Munir had posted advertisement for a house in New York, hoping to find someone to split the rent with, and ended up getting offers he could’ve never imagined.

We all have seen drop dead gorgeous doctors on different TV series, but hardly ever in real life. Let’s be honest, most doctors spend way too much time buried in work than to pay heed to their looks and we are fine by it; after all, they save lives! However, it doesn’t hurt to visit a doctor easy on the eyes, right?

Such a rare species (doctor with good looks) was found in New York, when he posted online, on the Facebook page Gypsy Housin, that he was looking for a furnished room to rent in Manhattan while doing a rotation at a New York hospital.

The 26-year-old medical graduate ended up getting offers of everything from free places to live into marriage proposals. This is what he wrote on the page:

“Hello everyone! I’m Rehan and I’m looking to rent a furnished room on the Upper East Side, Upper West Side or Midtown Manhattan. I’m planning to move in around July 20th and stay till August 30th. My price range is about $800, with some flexibility.”

I’m professional, friendly and easy to live with. Most of all, cleanliness is of utmost priority to me. Please let me know if you have any leads.

Then he signed off with these of pictures, and that’s when the chaos began.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BUeytO8AqD4/?taken-by=rehanmunir

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The responses that he got:

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Handsome Pakistani Doctor is Internet’s New Crush!

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Handsome Pakistani Doctor is Internet’s New Crush!

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Munir also seems to have a second career as a model. He recently shot an advertisement for Hush Puppies Pakistan:

https://www.facebook.com/VisualProphecy/videos/1161833003927763/

 

The 26-year-old talked with The Huffington Post, answering the question most of the angrez awam were looking an answer for- whether he is single or taken. He said, “I’m single but trying to focus on my career at the moment.”

Ahsan Khan shares his idea of celebrating Eid

Ahsan Khan can pull of just any character with ease, grace and total transformation. He has been impressive in many roles previously but recently, paa Imitiaz has gained much comments. Though nobody liked his character, Ahsan Khan’s acting was remarkable.

He has hosted many programs as well and recites naat in his deep voice. But this is only one side of his personality. The other one is a philanthropist. He has always been very active for charitable causes and made good use of his name and fame by encouraging people to join him.

Ahsan Khan shares his idea of celebrating Eid

There is not a lot Ahsan shares from a personal perspective but this Eid, he was very clear in explaining what he believes is the essence of Ramzan and Eid.

He is a very active member of the Rizq team which aids the poor and needy to get adequate food for their families. He believes food is the first thing that should be donated sufficiently in order to avoid people committing crimes and even suicide and we cannot agree more.

Ahsan Khan shares his idea of celebrating Eid

He believes Ramzan is here for a reason. It teaches people to look beyond their personal greed and help those generously who are in need of it. He says that as a community, we should look out for eachother and help those who cannot fend for themselves.

Humanity is the number one cause he believes we should all join hands for.

Ahsan Khan shares his idea of celebrating Eid

He wishes for everyone to help out the desperately poverty ridden people of our society and put an effort to bring about some happiness to their lives.

His idea this Eid was simply to help those in need, give to the poor and play his very own part in their happiness.

Pakistani Harry Potter Cast

Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone was first published by Bloomsbury on June 26, 1997, making it 20 years old now. Only 500 hardcover copies were initially printed. Two decades later, over 450 million copies of books from the Harry Potter series have been sold around the world. It has truly become a global phenomenon.

On this milestone anniversary, celebrities along with the fans of Harry Potter all around the world showed their love for “The Boy Who LIved” on their social media accounts by posting posts related to it.

Furthermore, the hashtag  #HarryPotter20, trended on twitter for the entire day worldwide. Facebook went a step ahead of twitter and on 26th June, mentioning the words “Harry Potter” or any house lit up with the respective house colour.

All the hype got us wondering, what would a Pakistani Harry Potter cast look like? Have a look at our answer:

Imran Ali Abbas as Harry Potter:

Pakistani Harry Potter Cast

Sheheryar Munawar Siddiqui as Ron Weasley:

Pakistani Harry Potter Cast

Ayesha Khan as Hermione Granger:

Pakistani Harry Potter Cast

Osama Khalid Butt as Neville Longbottom:

Pakistani Harry Potter Cast

Armeena Rana Khan as Ginny Weasley:

Pakistani Harry Potter Cast

Bilal Ashraf as Sirius Black:

Pakistani Harry Potter Cast

Ahsan Khan as Cedric Diggory:

Pakistani Harry Potter Cast

Abbas Jafri as Rubeus Hagrid:

Pakistani Harry Potter Cast

Maria Wasti as Molly Weasley:

Pakistani Harry Potter Cast

Shehzad sheikh as Draco Malfoy:

Pakistani Harry Potter Cast

Asif Raza Mir as Albus Dumbledore:

Pakistani Harry Potter Cast

Agha Ali as Lucius Malfoy:

Pakistani Harry Potter Cast

Saba Hameed as Minerva McGonagall:

Pakistani Harry Potter Cast

Angeline Malik as Bellatrix Lestrange:

Pakistani Harry Potter Cast

Ali Azmat as Lord Voldemort:

Pakistani Harry Potter Cast

Sana Javed as Luna Lovegood:

Pakistani Harry Potter Cast

Atiqa Odho as Dolores Umbridge:

Pakistani Harry Potter Cast

Shaan as Severus Snape:

Pakistani Harry Potter Cast

Adnan Sami All Set To Make His Bollywood Debut

Popular composer and singer Adnan Sami would soon be seen playing an Afghani musician in an upcoming Bollywood movie titled ‘Afghan’. The makers of the movie revealed Adnan’s first look, where he is seen sporting a yellow turban and heavy beard. Adnan himself being an Afghan descendant makes an interesting choice for the role and certainly looks the part in the image. The movie is said to follow the life of an Afghan musician, and it would be an emotional drama with strong musical element.
After having captivated the audiences with his beautiful musical compositions, it would be interesting to see if he can create a lasting impact with his acting skills.
Adnan Sami All Set To Make His Bollywood Debut
Adnan Sami also tweets about his up-coming movie “Afghan” on his official twitter account.

Yakeen Ka Safar Episode 11 Review – Intense!!!

Ohkay so, what an intense episode of Yakeen Ka Safar, I appreciate the idea of extended episodes that the channel resorted to during Eid, it really has taken the story forward & made things quite interesting & fast paced. A lot happened in this episode as well & the note at which it ended had me biting my nails. Even though the episode has just ended a few minutes ago, I am already looking forward to the next one.

So, this episode was all about Daniyal, his struggles & the obstacles that he was facing one after another. Usman did bail Daniyal out but he was so not happy with what he had to face because of the son that he loves so much. Yes, we do understand that Usman was furious because this entire controversy put a dent on his image but then, if we think rationally, it does make us question what’s important for Usman, his ego, his reputation or his son & his well-being? Ever since Daniyal has taken Noori’s case, Usman has only spoken against it, in stead of supporting, encouraging or even guiding Daniyal in approaching this case properly. Usman did speak about his ‘experience’ citing it as a reason why he always told Daniyal not to get involved in Noori’s case, but then again, where was his ‘experience’ when he received Rab Nawaz’s call where he clearly threatened him? Why didn’t Usman’s ‘experience’ tell him that he should be keen on Daniyal’s safety first before anything else as he was dealing with politicians and probably his paid goons too?

Gaiti’s concerns were convincing & understandable, her fear of anything happening to Daniyal was conveyed perfectly. Yes, it was Gaiti who supported Daniyal when everyone was against his decision of standing by Noori’s side but seeing how things went out of control, even she found it hard to support her husband because for her, his safety meant everything & she didn’t want him to go through anything because he means the world to her. I found Faryal’s father’s reaction realistic & convincing as well, there’s always someone in the family who loves to blow things out of proportion & in stead of supporting those who are faced with a difficulty, that particular person chooses to listen to others in stead of giving their own family members a chance to explain themselves. Even Faryal seemed a little put off by the entire incident as if she also was finding it hard to see Daniyal the way she used to before this controversy happened.

It was interesting to see how Daniyal picked himself up & decided to look for more evidences to bring make Rab Nawaz & Jahangir pay for their crimes. Majid was a true friend of Daniyal who not only believed in him but actually knew everything about Urooj. The way Daniyal & Majid approached Urooj’s ex-husband’s family was quite interesting & not only that, they actually found quite a lot of evidences. They both were after Dilawar too but then again, being an experienced player of this game, Dilawar was hard to approach. Sadly, Majid also faced the brunt of being Daniyal’s supporter, he never would’ve imagined that he’d have to pay such a heavy price for standing up for the right & supporting someone who was trying to do the right thing.

Daniyal & Asfand’s conversation was nice, like Asfand was actually realizing the gravity of the situation but more than that, even he was scared for his brother. I so wish Asfand had decided to accompany his brother to the office because Daniyal did suggest that it was a holiday, meaning no one would’ve been in his office anyways. Daniyal was shot but I am still not thinking much about it because I am hoping he will be safe? Let’s see!

Zubiya’s track has become stagnant for now but I don’t mind because there’s so much happening in Daniyal’s track that they obviously had to maintain a balance by making one track a little slow. I find it amusing how Rehan keeps on blabbing about leaving the house because of Zubiya, whereas even he knows that he ain’t going anywhere, that too when he has Sheema in his life who believes her son is entitled to everything that Khalil has. I wish Khalil stands up for Zubiya once again & shows Rehan his right place but he is too engulfed in his own guilt that he really is not in a position to say anything, the fact that Khalil has allowed Zubiya to pursue her studies was enough of a support from his side. So, Zubiya has become a persona non grata & her friends made sure to let her know that they don’t want to be associated with her. It is actually quite sad that every step of the way, every single day Zubiya is reminded of the grave mistake that she committed but what they are showing is the reality because this is exactly how girls like Zubiya are treated. I really want to see Zubiya moving on from this dark patch of her life & doing something good for herself.

Overall, this episode was quite intense & I thoroughly enjoyed watching it. There were some amazing performances in tonight’s episode. Shaz Khan definitely takes the crown for portraying Daniyal’s character to perfection. I really can’t wait to see Ahad Raza Mir in short hair, the fact that his hair not only were all over the place but looked greasy really gave Asfand’s character a very weird look, so much so that I was finding it hard to take his character seriously because his concerns for his brother were spot on. Hira Mani was convincing as Gaiti too & Sajal Ali has been performing well as well. The preview of the next episode seemed interesting, I really hope Daniyal is safe. Please share your thoughts about this episode of Yakeen Ka Safar.

Keep Supporting,
Cheers,
Zahra Mirza.

Mawra On Her Friend’s Wedding

Recently Mawra Hocane has attended her best friend’s wedding. She has shared few snaps from the event on her Instagram and she looks pretty in them. She made two different looks for the Nikkah and Reception and carried both of them beautifully.

She wore a dress from “Elaan” on Nikkah ceremony. While on reception she was in a gorgeous saree by “Faraz Manan”.

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Sohai Ali Abro’s confessions

Sohai Ali Abro's confessions

Sohai Ali has undoubtedly reached the heights of success in such a short span of time. Her mesmerizing looks along with brilliant acting skills had indeed been her assets which made her make her place in the hearts of everyone and people always want to know more about their goddess. Here are some of the confessions she made on an Eid show hosted by Ahmed Butt on the second day of Eid.

Is Sohai a choosy person?

Sohai answered this question in a clear yes and confessed that she would not do anything unwillingly or forcefully and that she is rather choosy when it comes to her projects.

Interest in Politics:

Sohai confessed that she is not into politics and chose not to answer any political question.

Is Sohai self-loving?

Azfar Rehman, upon getting as the question , said that Sohai is the most self-loving actress to which Sohai agreed and confessed that she is quite self-loving

Producer who she thinks is in dire need of attitude change?

Answering this question, Sohai told everyone that she has not come across anyone of that sort in the industry because she has been treated really well by everyone so far.

Director you would not want to work with?

Sohai chose Sahir Lodhi as the one she would not want to work with.

Which one of her films defines Sohai’s life?

“None of the films I have done so far define my life.”

Is Sohai a sensitive person?

Sohai confessed that that she is quite sensitive in really life and gets hurt easily.

Sohai’s confessions add to her qualities making her a gem of a person and portray her honesty to a great extent.

celebrities eid day 2 lookbook

The best part of eid is that the celebrations do not have a time limit of twenty four hours. Rather, the festivities continue to build up over the next two days and the whole week if holidays are planned like that. So we bring here your favourite stars’ pictures as they dressed up for the second day of this biggest muslim festival of the year.

Ayeza Khan and Danish Taimoor looked as fabulous on the second day as the first. Ayeza was dazzling in a cream ensemble with gota work, traditional jhumkis,bangles and straight loose hair. Little Hoorain certainly takes after mummy when it comes to looking so beautiful..

celebrities eid day 2 lookbook

celebrities eid day 2 lookbookHere is Mawra Hoccane, dazzling as always. This time she is in pink sari by Faraz Manan that is making her look more sophisticated and mature than usual, but very pretty nonetheless. She had her friend’s nikah on day 2 of eid, so double celebrations for her

celebrities eid day 2 lookbook

Sanam Baloch is gorgeous on day 2, all dolled up for her morning show;

celebrities eid day 2 lookbook

Sarah Khan wore the most  elegant dress designed by Kalki fashion

celebrities eid day 2 lookbook

Aimen and Minal are wearing traditional trouser shirts and huge dupattas with very modern handiwork on them

celebrities eid day 2 lookbook

Sami Khan has to be the best looking celebrity daddy around, if you judge from this eid picture.

celebrities eid day 2 lookbook

Saira Shehroz in a Zara Shahjahan outfit with minimalistic hair and makeup

celebrities eid day 2 lookbook

Noman Ejaz’s family pictures are always amazing but this one on eid day 2 is just awesome. you cannot help noticing that his eldest son is a splitting image of him and his wife looks so young and beautiful.

celebrities eid day 2 lookbook

Neelam Muneer kept it casual on day 2 and still managed to look so stunning.. in love with her chappals

celebrities eid day 2 lookbook

Mansha Pasha never looks heavily made up. She has this soft and naturally glowy look to her skin and hair which is shinning through in this all white Bonanza Satrangi outfit

celebrities eid day 2 lookbook

Syed Jibran has the most adorable kids ever and all dressed in same colour, this man certainly has one beautiful family

celebrities eid day 2 lookbook

I had not much liked Nida Yasir on first day of Eid but she is her own beautiful self on the second one. Traditional outfits suit her very much and with the appropriate hair and makeup, here she is

celebrities eid day 2 lookbook

Shaista Wahidi kept it simple after all the appearances of Ramzan and eid day, and chilled out with family

celebrities eid day 2 lookbook

Ahmed Ali Butt is celebrating the second day with as much festivity as he first

celebrities eid day 2 lookbook

Sarwat Gillani is awesome wearing Satrangi

celebrities eid day 2 lookbook

Hope you enjoyed these gorgeous pictures. please give your opinion and let me know if you come across any more..

 

Non-muslim celebs on Eid

Muslims celebrate Eid as a gift that we are blessed with after Ramzan, the gift we all wait for after we fast for the whole month of Ramzan. Celebrating Eid enthusiastically, we give the message of peace, brotherhood and unity to all other religions. It is because of this message that non-muslims cherish the moments of happiness with equal enthusiasm while they celebrate Eid along with Muslims. Here is how our non-muslim celebs celebrate our special day:

 

Benita David and Sunita Marshal:

The gorgeous christian sisters celebrated the special day with family and friends and absolutely rocked the Eid looks. Dressed in their best, the sisters took the special attention of people on social media.

Non-muslim celebs on Eid

Non-muslim celebs on Eid

Non-muslim celebs on Eid

 

 

Zarnak Sidhwa:

The famous chef from Masala Tv celebrated her Eid with Muslims and sent her greetings to all them

Non-muslim celebs on Eid

Non-muslim celebs on Eid

Non-muslim celebs on Eid

Deepak Parwani:

Deepak Parwani wished all the Muslims a happy Eid with prayers . Here is what he had to say:

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These celebrities showcased their love for the Muslims and told everyone that no matter what religion you belong to, you should always be welcoming enough to accept and celebrate each others happiness in the best possible way.

Are You Too a Fan of Faiza Beauty Cream?

Are you an Asian? If yes then you are familiar with the importance of GORA RANG kyunki “Goray rang ka zamana kabhi hoga na purana!”

Asians are known to have olive skin tones. In simple words we are brown; if you have watched all those white vs brown videos where browns are mostly the winners you will know know the concept. But do we accept the reality? Do we accept our brown complexions? I think that is not the case atleast ads on our televisions do not suggest that! Like watch this one:

Okay so we just learnt from the ad that if you are dark your man will start running behind Gori Nisa girls. The amount of such ads pouring on our television screens since decades and these campaigns actually working is a simple depiction ke sabb hojana chahte hain goray goray.

When I was a child I used to wonder during gatherings that why several aunties have vampire like white faces. Is this makeup or something is wrong with them and now being an adult I know what it was. It was neither makeup nor a skin problem. It was an OBSESSION. An obsession to become fairest of all.

Are You Too a Fan of Faiza Beauty Cream?

We Asians are blessed people. We can wear eastern with matha pattis and jhoomkay or western gowns and jump suits and can look equally gorgeous. In case of men whether they wear kurtay or tuxes they can pull off both because our skin tones complement both looks. But in place of appreciating this fact we got stuck up in Gora obsession and changed our blessing into a problem. What are we teaching our generation that if you are not fair you will not get a job, no rishta for you and success will become allergic to you. Look at this girl below she will get all the attention she desperately wanted by turning herself into doodh malai because apparently the makers of this ad think that chocolate is not likeable?

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And Pakistan needs to become GORA!

Are You Too a Fan of Faiza Beauty Cream?

We did not expect this from you Zubaida aapa!

You will witness this mindset everywhere. Aunties looking for rishtas will choose the younger sister in place of the candidate elder one because the younger one is more fair and can be a perfect Belle for their beast like sons. Even in the entertainment industry many celebrities have taken whitening treatments though they will deny this but the audience have eyes. The top league will always consist of gori chamri wale boys and girls because people of colour are not talented enough right? All of them will deny it but the pictures just talk:

Are You Too a Fan of Faiza Beauty Cream?

Are You Too a Fan of Faiza Beauty Cream?

Yes one thing positive done by this trend and mindset is the revenue it is generating for both beauty clinics and psychiatrists. Beauty clinics are scene advertising how they will lighten your skin and will make you look like Angelina Jolie. They have injections, medicines, lasers in short a whole weaponry to kill that melanin in you. This extreme obsession is good for psychiatrists too as it can damage a lot of youngsters mentally. Many teenagers get bullied because kitni kaali hai woh but as we do not think this mere thing can cause anxiety it can be very dangerous to the young minds. They feel out of place and ugly and to be honest once this feeling settles into you; you cannot overcome it even after becoming a mature adult.

The need of the hour is ACCEPTANCE. We have to learn ourselves first hand that it is not wrong to be of colour; to not look very fair. To not call names to a person  just because they have a darker complexion than us. To use the foundation of our own shade because zombiness is not beauty. We should spread awareness in the masses and ban the ads showing dark people will just be unsuccessful on personal and professional fronts because they are dark. We have to educate ourselves and our children that their single attempt of making fun of another person will fill them with hatred and sorrow. We have to remember our old Islamic studies that the queen of hoors will be given to Hazrat Bilal Habshi RA and he was very dark. 

We need to know that colour is a beauty in itself and just like you cannot be fair like some people; remember they cannot have the golden bronzed beauty that you have. Accept yourself because beauty lies in being what you truly are.

Lead actors of “Tau Dil Ka Kia Hua”: Behind the scenes

The up-coming drama serial of Hum TV, “Tau Dil Ka Kia Hua”, is scheduled to premier on 2nd July. It stars Zahid Ahmed, Ayeza Khan and Sami Khan in the lead roles. The drama is written by Khalil-ur-Rehman Qamar and directed by Shahid Shafat.

Behind the scenes footage of Ayeza Khan and Sami Khan was posted on the drama’s facebook page. Watch the videos to get an insight of your favorite celebrities on the sets.

https://www.facebook.com/106094933339800/videos/112789869336973/

https://www.facebook.com/106094933339800/videos/112790212670272/