With the grand entry of social media, the world has become a global village and communication between individuals has never been easier. Using this medium, brilliant love stories are also born. Fans can easily follow their favourite celebrities on these networks and express their appreciation and love through their tweets, comments and messages. Sometimes while scrolling through all these comments, the celebrities end up responding to them.
It is to be noted that the incredible social media stories aren’t limited to only common people. Recently, the famous celebrity Zara Larsson expressed her love for Brian H Whittaker, a model, on Twitter by the following tweet:
They ended up becoming real friends and are reportedly dating now.
This successful love story inspired many twitter users to use the same pickup line including this Pakistani twitter user, who proposed to the cricketer Ahmad Shahzad.
So she tweeted to Shehzad, asking him “Who are you where do you live how old are you why are you so fine how do you like your eggs cooked in the morning?” Now, if you think something good happened after this tweet…you will be greatly disappointed as the cricket star ended up blocking the girl in response!
Her final tweet was “What did I do wrong?” which she later deleted.
This tweet shows that she probably wasn’t aware that Shahzad is a happily married man. The twitter world responded to this tweet like this:
In this age, where we hear divorces happening almost every other day, especially in the world of showbiz, there are some couples in industry who have stuck with each other through thick and then. These power couples seem not only perfect for each other but also make us believe in true love and devotion. Have a look at the top ten power couples of our industry who seem to have a fairy tale romance. These couples are good looking, optimistic, and definitely made for each other!
10) Sunita Marshal & Hassan Ahmed
Sunita Marshal is a famous model and actress, best known for her role in Mera Sultan. She is married to Hassan Ahmed, her co-star and model. The couple was first married in an Islamic way and then three months later in a Catholic wedding ceremony, due to Marshal’s Christian beliefs.The couple has one son and daughter and seem to be living a happy married life.
9)Fatima Effendi & Kanwar Arsalan
This beautiful couple’s marriage was purely based on love. Fatima Effendi is a model and actress, similar to her husband who started started his career as a model but later decided to act in serials. These two shared a long period of friendship before deciding to get married. They have a cute baby boy, Almir.
8)Rambo & Sahiba
The two shinning stars of Pakistani film industry Afzal Khan aka Rambo and Sahiba are one of the most popular celebrity couples of Pakistani Entertainment industry. The have the most filmy love story, which includes Rambo proposing to Sahiba in front of the entire crew of the sitcom Guest House. Sahiba of’course said yes and now the married couple has 2 sons, 12 and 10 years old.
7)Hira & Mani
Salman Saquib Sheikh and Hira Khan, commonly known as ‘Hira and Mani’, are a very popular celebrity couple of Pakistan. They are television actors, hosts and VJ duo. They have hosted many shows together. Mani is famous for working in comedic projects, while Hira has acted for various genres on TV. This power couple has 2 sons named Muzammil and Ibrahim.
6)Nida Yasir & Yasir Nawaz
Nida Yasir, daugher of the famous producer Kazim Pasha, is a television host, model and actor. She got married to Yasir Nawaz who is a television director, producer, actor and model in 2001. The couple shares a strong bond with one another and have proved themselves as very supportive spouses. They have two sons and one daughter.
5)Sarwat Gillani & Fahad Mirza
Sarwat is a famous Pakistani actress and model. Her life partner is an actor, model and plastic surgeon. They met in 2003 when they both were students and had a three years relationship. After ten years in 2013, life brought them together again and they got engaged. The couple tied the knot on August 14, 2014. This cute couple was blessed with a son one year after their marriage.
4)Syra Yousaf & Shehroz Sabzwari
Syra Yousaf, now Sara Shehroz, is a Pakistani model, actress and former VJ.She is married to Behroze Sabzwari’s son, Shehroz Sabzwari. The actor married her on 21 October 2012.This adorable couple is blessed with a baby girl and if the photos they share on social media are anything to go by, these two make the perfect parents!
3)Urwa Hocane & Farhan Saeed
Urwa Hocane is a beautiful model, actress and VJ who is married to Farhan Saeed, a well known Pakistani singer who also decided to become an actor and model. This power couple really does have a fairytale story. The romantic Farhan Saeed proposed Urwa in Paris and got a yes from her. The duo got hitched in December 2016 and have since been attracting the media like a moth to a flame. They make a really cute couple, after all.
2)Mohib Mirza & Amina Sheikh
Mohib Mirza and Amina Sheikh are the two brilliant actors Pakistani entertainment industry has produced. Aamina Sheikh who has proven her marvelous acting not only in dramas but in films also, tied knot with Mohib in 2005. The couple’s love is just growing strong with time. They’ve come a long way together and have proven to be one of the most iconic and ideal couples of our industry. They have a beautiful daughter.
1)Ayeza Khan & Danish Taimoor
Ayeza and Danish are made for each other. Ayeza is a model and famous television actress and Danish shares the same professions as his wife. This couple had an 8-year relation before they finally got married in 2014. These lovebirds have a daughter and seem to grow fonder of each other with every passing day. This couple makes one believe in soulmates and happy endings.
It is clear that you can have a successful marriage and balance high-powered careers — it just takes work. When both partners have a strong commitment to a relationship, this leads to a strong sense of trust, which makes the love last. We wish all the best to all these couples and pray that they always remain happy with each other.
All of those viewers who have watched Khalil-ur-Rehman Qamar’s dramas in the past would know that his characters often react to confrontational situations by hitting the person who offended them. Women most often are the ones who think a classic thappar is their ultimate weapon. I still remember the way Shano’s mother used to hit her and I also remember how those thappars were received – as if it was perfectly normal for her mother to react in such a manner. Tonight when Maheen hit Waqar and he stood there like a “mard ka bacha” as Gulrez put it but quite frankly I would say dheet ka bacha! I was reminded of those thappars but I had no idea that this would not be the only thappar we will be witnessing in this episode. The phrase dheet ka bacha is more apt not only because even after all that Maheen did to him, he was quick to run to Maheen’s house and ask for forgiveness but also because he is after all Ami begum’s grandson therefore he is just as dheet as ami begum herself! Jokes aside, Waqar is the only person I truly feel for in this drama. The way he is referred to as London Ka Londa, loffer, awara and what not makes it sound like London is not a city in a foreign country but the name of a different planet and Waqar Ahmed is an alien who was thrown on earth via spaceship therefore his only identity is the planet he belongs to! I also feel for Imran Abbas because his make-up artist has completely ruined his look. All you see on his face is a lot of highlighter and that too in places which did not need highlighting!
Tonight the topic of discussion was Maheen’s outburst and the fact that Waqar Ahmed did not move an inch while she was hitting him and accusing him of being too influenced by London – a reference which is fast becoming a joke. The viewers never really saw in detail just how abusive Ms. crazy two shoes was but like always we heard the exaggerated version from every character possible. Even Maheen’s mother who acted equally crazy when Waqar came with those flowers and the gift was alarmed by her daughter’s reaction. There are a lot of characters in this drama who need serious anger management classes!
Fajr is the only person who speaks our minds and that thappar was like a slap on the face of all those intelligent viewers who are just as agitated by the entire situation in this drama as Fajr was today! Nautanki was the perfect word for explaining everyone’s reactions to the recent developments! Indeed we feel the same way too! I am wondering how Mehrunissa found out about Gulrez’s khawab since it isn’t common knowledge! She gave Gulrez a long lecture on the difference between dreams and reality as if she knew exactly what he saw in his dream!
I have to say that watching Waqar tell Ami begum off like that was the highlight of this episode and music to my ears! The entire scenario however was hilarious! Dastoor Ahmed and Mehrunissa stood there and listened like they were completely helpless and it gave the impression as if just like all of us they also thought ami begum deserved just that! Even though this play has plenty of annoying characters, it has the most batameez heroine, the most wicked grandmother and the most useless son but the most annoying and useless character is that of Jia. I cannot stand to watch her scenes and I couldn’t be less interested in her story!
Maheen’s guilt pangs made absolutely no sense since anyone who even felt an ounce of sympathy for someone would never do what she did with Waqar. I have to say that I have never disliked Ayeza Khan more in any other character because no matter how simple or complicated her characters are she somehow manages to make them likeable but this character is impossible to like! Ami begum’s dialogues about how she held Waqar so dear to her when she was talking to Maheen’s mother made me dislike her character even more.
When I started watching tonight’s episode I thought “Aik Inch Nahi Hila” would be the perfect title, then as the story progressed I was sure there couldn’t be a better title than “Mard Ka Bacha” but after the thappars’ hat trick I just knew that the title should give these thappars the attention they rightfully deserved! 3 thappars and counting!
How many of you watched this episode? Do share your thoughts about it.
Eid Mubarak to all those wonderful readers who are celebrating it tomorrow. Wish you all an Eid filled with happiness.
Zohaib Hassan is releasing an album which will feature his all time hits. The singer has collaborated with UK-based music director DJ Swami for the new project, who has previously worked with international artists like Apache Indian, Stereo Nation and Shania Twain. Imran ‘Immu’ Momina of Fuzon has also composed three tracks on Signature.
Zohaib said the album is a depiction of what he went through in the last 10 years.“The album revolves around my experiences and all that my family and I have experienced over the last 10 years or so.” he said.
Signature also has a special documentary showing Zohaib working in the studios. Some tracks of the album are also featured in a movie being made on Zohaib and Nazia’s lives. The film is currently under production.
Yalghaar is the most anticipated release this year. The film flaunts a huge cast including Shaan Shahid, Humayun Saeed, Bilal Ashraf, Adnan Siddiqui, Sana Bucha, Armeena Rana Khan, Ayesha Omer among others. The film came under some staring glances when the protagonist did not show up on neither the trailer launch nor the premier.
What followed were the speculations of a rift between Shaan and director Hassan Rana. The flame rose higher when Shaan commented on a post on facebook that he was just a guest star. If reviews are to be believed of those who attended the premier Shaan is still the protagonist but some of his scenes may have gotten cut.
Now Shaan is finally going to promote the movie. He has recorded an interview on Dunya News with Kamran Shahid. Director Dr. Hassan Waqar Rana and leading lady Sana Bucha are also joining him. The interview will air tonight. A screening of Yalghaar will also be held in Lahore and the actor may attend it too. Finally some good news for Yalghaar.
It was Hamza Ali Abbasi’s birthday yesterday and a good time to celebrate a man who has made a mark in more than just acting. A man who is too verbal for his own good and too opinionated for this diplomatic media business. Nonetheless, we need him and more like him to keep it real. To know that actors are not merely dolled up puppets, they are human beings who happen to be the in the profession of acting, and when they are not doing that, they are being themselves, they are talking about life and issues and politics and everything that comes in between. Hamza Ali Abbasi is certainly one of a kind. Not many would stick their necks in places that he does.
As he enters into the thirty fourth year of his life, let’s look back at his acting career, the controversies surrounding him and the things his peers say about him.
He started his journey with theatrical plays and got noticed by the makers of main hoon Shahid Afridi. Who would have thought that the short tempered Pathan in it would be so popular on screen one day. Later, it was Bilal Lashari’s waar that brought Hamza to light once again. After an year, he appeared in Humayun Saeed’s jawani phir nahi aani. That was the first time we got to know about Hamza Ali Abassi’s straightforwardness when he openly denounced the movie due to its bold scenes and refused to take part in its promotions. The film, nonetheless was a success and made Hamza prominent to producers and directors.
On TV, Hamza has given some very powerful performances in Pyaraay Afzal and Mann Mayal. Later, we saw him in a supporting role in Ho Mann Jahan.
He wanted to make a directorial debut with his feature Kambakht but that did not happen due to the strong criticism against his political outbursts. Nonetheless, Hamza is still very active and verbal on social media and keeps a very strong presence in all genres of it. He is one of those people for whom you say, love him or hate him, you just cannot ignore Hamza Ali Abbasi or pretend he is one of the typical models or actors for whom everything is about keeping appearances. With Hamza, you get much more that good looks and husky voice; there is intellect, thoughtfulness, wit and humour.
He is also very well respected and appreciated among his peers, who speak of him as a very passionate friend who would go to any lengths for his near and dear ones.
Ayesha Khan was seen as the infamous “Jeena” with Hamza in “Mann Mayal”. Talking about him, she said ” for me he is the kindest, most caring, brave, down to Earth and loyal friend; definitely my best friend! He might not be there in the good times but always there during the bad ones.”
https://www.instagram.com/p/BVqRMT-DsKg/
Nadeem Baig is also one of his closest friends. He is very appreciative of Hamza’s big heart, “I’ve always admired Hamza. Not only as an actor, but also as a person. The stance that he took at AAJ News, I think it’s commendable, nobody has the guts to speak about tolerance.”
Gohar Rasheed and Hamza come a long way and he is all but praises for the birthday boy ,
“”If Hamza was a girl, I would have married him in a heart beat (laughs)! But bro good, bad, ugly whatever the situation is, I have always got your back. God bless you”.
So for all his controversial purposes and intents, we wish Hamza a very good life ahead and hope he is here to stay.. for keeping the screen sizzling with good looks and the social media on fire with his statements.
Hit dramas are a complete package that have everything in them from good title tracks to a good plot. Pakistani industry,however, has produced dramas which contained better title tracks but were deprived of a well-knitted plot and vice versa. Shared below are some good title tracks from dramas lacking better plots
Ashk:
This drama proved the fact that including Fawad Khan and other famous actors in dramas will not make them hit until the plot is powerless. The drama written by Zafar Mairaj could not get success despite the fact that it included best actors of the time. Not even the direction of Sarmad khusat could be any help.
Yariyan:
Sammiya Mumtaz’s new avatar right after her religious role in Meri Zaat Zara e Benishan could not, unfortunately get her the same admiration she received in the former . Revolving around the three best friends, this drama hit the screens in 2010
https://youtu.be/Z2jl8r2EU1M
Tere Pehlu Mien:
This drama will definitely remind you of those Inidan saas bahu soaps that had Sara Chaudhry as the protagonist who goes through the ordeals just like Tulsi, Parvati and Prerna do. The OST by Alka Yagnik, however received much fame than the drama altogether did.
Yeh Zindagi Hai:
Javeria Saud’s JJS productions would definitely remind you of Ekta Kapoor’s Bala ji Telefilms. Following the footsteps of the Indian dramas, this drama tried to rise to success but did make it.
Zindagi dhoop tum Ghana saya:
Another drama that revolved around the hardships of a widow ,constantly suffering would make you think how cruel life is. This drama was not amongst Sanam’s best dramas and could not achieve good ratings.
https://youtu.be/sDFMMkOm–A
Yeh kaisy muhabbat hai:
Another drama from the JJS productions had all the viewers like ” Whats with the story?” With no solid storyline, the drama was disliked. The ost, however , made it to the list of good songs.
Neeyat:
Mahira Khan’s debut with Humayun Saeed was not much of a success and Mahira’s fans were greatly disappointed. Humayun did not give his best in this drama either.
Numm:
Sania Saeed and Fawad Khan, despite being good actors, could not take this drama to the peak of success. It was another flop serial with good OST.
https://youtu.be/tYglFbB5Zxk
Dill Dard Dhuan:
Audience did not particularly liked this one because of all those bold scenes and the weak story line.The OST sung by Alka Yagnik was, however liked by everyone.
https://youtu.be/La_JTrm9KLQ
Woh rishte woh natay:
Even with the best possible cast including Sara Chaudhry, Humayun Saeed and many others, this drama did not make it to the hit serials list. The song, on the contrary , was admired by the audience.
https://youtu.be/ltPP-hDAoOg
Ashna:
Another drama by Fahim Burney did not have a strong story but the OST was extremely good.
The trailer for the movie Chain Aye Na was finally released yesterday, and has left everyone in shock. All through the years of the entertainment industry, Pakistan has definitely witnessed some awkward video songs and movie productions, but Chain Aye Na‘s trailer probably broke all records of ineptness. Painful as it might be to suggest it, for those of you who haven’t seen it yet, might as well do so to get the idea (We apologize for the next horrible 4 minutes of your life)
Starting off from the poor editing skills, to the horrific body shaming scenes and the absence of any good plot or story line even in the four unbearable minutes of the trailer, it is beyond our comprehension as to what motivated Syed Noor to produce such a film that will only tarnish the reputation of Pakistan’s film industry. Speaking of which, we have the people’s reactions to prove it:
Here are the replies on Twitter:
Just wasted precious 4 minutes of my life watching trailer, S.Noor plz stop makun movies n start living.
Ouch? It seems like people can’t wrap their heads around the fact that while Syra is trying to work in films like ChalayThay Saath and Project Ghazi to uplift the Pakistani cinema, how come her husband is doing the exact opposite?
However, there have been certain optimistic comments by people who sure know how to keep their spirits high,
All in all, it is a little mystifying why such great actors agreed to work for a film that does not in any way look promising.
Let’s hold on to the tagline of ‘Believe In Miracles’ because it looks like the only thing that might save this movie from a disastrous end!
Would you like to add something or share your views? Let us know with your comments!
Salma and Azfar’s break-up remains the most shocking one because the couple has been known to love each other a lot. The shocking news of Azfar leaving Salma and marrying Naveen Waqar, the Sara we knew from Humsafar. Salma, later confessed that she could have stopped the marriage but did not because Azfar cheated on her and there was quite a good chance that he will do it again. She chose to leave instead.
Aisam ul Haq and Faha Makhdoom:
Another couple people absolutely loved called it quits after a few months of their wedding, breaking several hearts.
Arij Fatima and Faraz:
Another wedding that did not last long was of Arij and Faraz who got separated after only a few months and it came as a shock to everyone when Arij herself announced it.
Mahira Khan and Ali askari:
Mahira the beauty of showbiz also ended her marriage with Ali Askari in 2014 and took a fresh start as an actress. She has a son Azlan whom Mahira is raising single-handedly .
Hassan Sommro and Nazli:
The couple enjoyed a happy married life for 14 years but later ended the relationship and this news came as a shocking one to all those who admired their relationship.
Imran and Reham Khan:
After Imran Khan announced his marriage with Reham Khan, people went crazy over the couple but little did they know that this marriage will not turn out to be a successful one. They both ended their relationship after a few months of their wedding.
Shamon Abbasi and Humaima Malik:
Their divorce came as another shock to the couple’s lovers. After breaking his marriage with Javeria Abbasi, Shamon tied the knot to Humaima but the relationship could not last long either.
Juggan Kazim and Adnan Ghafoor:
Juggan claims that she could not enjoy a happy married life because of the fact that she was badly abused and beaten by her husband and as a result, called it quits.
Ayesha Omar posted snaps on Instagram from New York, as she reaches there for a promotional tour of her up-coming movie “Yalghaar”.Other cast members of the movie, Adnan Siddiqui and Sana Bucha were also seen along her.
“Yalghaar” is the most awaited Pakistani movie releasing this Eid-ul-Fitr. It is based on the true story of Pakistan Army’s Swat Operation. The release date of the movie in USA is June 30th.
Ohkay so, this episode marked the end of Mohabbat.pk. If there’s one term that can describe this drama, it would be ‘short & sweet’. In my opinion it ended a bit too quickly, like I could totally see another 3 episodes of this drama because of the comedy it provided, like after ages we were getting to see such type of comedy which had a meaning & a proper relation to the daily lives of regular people, but never-mind, all good things must come to an end, however I thank the entire team of Mohabbat.pk for bringing us a comedy that we haven’t witnessed in a long long time!
So, finally everyone got to know that Dada Jee made the most of the missing clause from the Nikkah nama to make sure no one can ever tell them to move out from this place. At first Nazim tried to make things right but when he felt that he was being cheated upon, he decided that he wasn’t going to get bothered about Zoha anymore & he would tell Kazim to divorce her. The way Kazim was being brainfed about the American dream by his parents was hilarious, Nazim & his wife Razia actually believed that if Kazim will go to America, he will solve all of their issues but then they had no idea that Twinkle had no intention of taking Kazim with him because she herself couldn’t go back to America.
Well, Munni & Sikandar met a very cute ending, after finding out that Qabza Group wasn’t going anywhere, Munni decided to go back to her in laws with a plan that she would win Sikandar’s parents over to secure their place in their home. Sikandar who obviously was too smitten by his wife had to follow her lead because he wasn’t someone who believed in thinking things through, so just like how he followed Munni to her parent’s home, he decided to move back in with his own parents as well on Munni’s suggestion. I think it was a sweet message that was conveyed that one could always fix things by resorting to the idea of togetherness & love, that is why Munni decided that she should give due respect to Sikandar’s parents, even though she had an ulterior motive but still, her plan wasn’t going to hurt her or anybody!
So, Kazim decided to get the video footage from Zoha’s laptop/mobile so that he could proceed with the divorce but even before he could do that, he himself fell in love with her because of the way Zoha treated him. Again, it was suggested that just because Zoha chose the way that Kazim wasn’t expecting, she floored him. Kazim for the first time actually felt attracted towards Zoha because he could see that she was genuinely a nice person, which again was an act that Zoha put to get to her goal, lol. Like Dada Jee always said ‘ye larki bohat aggay jayegi’, Zoha actually proved it by throwing such a sweet curve-ball at Kazim that even he couldn’t read it properly. Well, the way Kazim’s mannerisms & body language changed after that sweet encounter was amusing, it was funny how he started maintaining a distance from Twinkle & kept on making excuses so that he didn’t have to spend time with her because now he was purely focused on Zoha.
Nazim & Razia would’ve convinced a soft-hearted guy like Kazim but the entry of Interpol Bhai changed everything. Twinkle was basically a fugitive & with her arrest, Kazim’s coast was clear & he could easily resume his relationship with Zoha. A very sweet ending which came after a lot of twists & turns.
The best part of Mohabbat.pk was its characters, those unpredictable situations & then the dialogues which had so much of political wit that one couldn’t stop laughing while watching it. I loved how all the current political references were added in the dialogues to make the entire situation seem realistic & relatable because it actually worked. The note at which the drama ended was another intelligent & witty spin of the writer on the reality where Zoha was trying to paint a rosy picture of her life in front of her subscribers but then her spat with Kazim showed that her life wasn’t a fairy tale, rather it was reality driven where husband & wife have their fair shares of spats & bickering as well. I think the message that the writer conveyed through that scene was quite interesting because he showed that not everything that makes to the social media is meant to be trusted because it is an edited version of the reality & not everyone’s life is ‘that’ perfect because it is very easy to tweak with things to make them seem a certain way.
Overall, this drama was a very well-thought out effort & was brought to us in a perfect manner. I wish this entire team gets together once again to bring us another short drama, may be before Eid ul Azha or so because despite being the 1st mini drama serial, it was perfect in every respect. The acting, the writing, the direction, the dialogues, everything just hit the right spot. All the actors, Saife Hassan, Manzoor Qureshi, Sara Khan, Hassan Noman, Beenish Raja, Agha Mustafa Hassan, Anum Khalid, Farah Shah & the actors playing the roles of Ehtasham & Twinkle did a great job. Qabza Group definitely stood out a bit more because their characters were twisted & quirky so the way Sara Khan, Saife Hassan & Manzoor Qureshi portrayed such complexed characters with such difficult dialogues so effortlessly really conveyed the comedy which the creators of the project were after. It was amazing how each & every single character contributed towards the story & had one thing or the other to offer. The writer Mustafa Afridi deserves a special mention for such perfect dialogues because that’s where the comedy lies in any comedy drama & he made sure to add that in abundance. The director Ehtashamuddin surely directed this drama to perfection. I am actually sad that it is over but I thoroughly enjoyed it. Please share your thoughts about this small rollercoaster ride named Mohabbat.pk.
Ex-cricketers and legends Wasim Akram and Waqar Younus took to twitter to wish Pakistan women’s cricket team success in the upcoming cricket world cup. Pakistan’s current captain and architect of recent champion’s trophy win also uploaded a video with some words of advice and motivation for them.
An year has passed since we lost legendary Amjad Sabri. He will remain in the hearts of millions and is an inspiration for many at the same time. Recently Sabri sisters rose to fame; you may have heard of them as nieces of Amjad Sabri. They were invited on Ittehad Ramzan transmission hosted by Shaista Lodhi for a special tribute to Amjad Sabri. What went ahead was extremely unexpected. Amjad Sabri’s sister called on show and talked to the executives and then she came herself to tell the world that Sabri sisters are not nieces of Amjad Sabri. Watch the debate which went ahead on this below:
Trailer-2 of Indian thriller movie, “Mom” is released. The second trailer is as thrilling as the first one and has got less to talk about the plot of the movie. However, It only reveals that Sajal Ali is not biologically related to her Mom Sridevi, the lead role actress in the film. The glimpses of Sajal Ali justify she is much competent for her character. Though, we didn’t get to see more of Adnan Siddiqui in the second one . The trailer still did not uncover the storyline and thus it has thrust the audience to wait for the movie release. The movie also stars Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Akshay Khanna. It is scheduled to release on July 7th. We wish our Pakistani actors all the best for the release and can’t wait to watch them alongside the big actors of Indian Cinema.
Mehrunisa V Lub U is the most awaited film to release this Eid-Ul-Fitr. The romantic comedy film by Yasir Nawaz stars Danish Taimoor and Sana Javed as the lead roles. These two, along with other stars, graced us with their presence at the premier of ‘Mehrunisa V Lub U’ and looked pretty amazing. Have a look yourself:
This episode was fast-paced and slightly upsetting. Although all of us who are watching this show wanted Naila to pay for her mistakes but even then somehow watching her suffer so much in tonight’s episode made me feel for her. I have to give the writer and Hania Amir credit for showing Naila suffer in such a way that one episode of watching her paying for her mistakes was more than enough! The only thing which was missing from tonight’s episode was Naila’s thought process which I would have loved to hear. Rehan is clearly insecure and also very aggressive. He is pretty sure that Naila will also leave him like she left Ahmed therefore he completely lost it every time Naila even tried to voice her thoughts. Also, unlike Ahmed, Rehan is not willing to put up with any of Naila’s tantrums. He knows only too well that Naila has no one to turn to therefore he is making things even more difficult for her. Right now the tables have turned completely, Naila is getting the treatment which she used to give Ahmed and Ahmed is getting the kind of love and attention which he always gave Naila. Also, it was great watching Ahmed treat his wife with the same respect and value her just as much as he valued Naila. He has always been shown as someone who was quite capable of loving someone and now that he is getting the same kind of love in return he couldn’t be happier. It is however funny that he is no longer as dark as he was when he was married to Naila ;)
The change in Naila’s personality was translated on screen flawlessly by Hania Amir. There are very few newcomers who manage to portray the character they are playing on screen as faultlessly as her. Her body language and outlook in particular were right on point. She really did look like someone who was going through hell and had no time to look after herself. Hania Amir is bound to be a success because she isn’t only a brilliant actress but she is also one of those very few actresses who are very comfortable in their own skin. Although Emaad Irfani can be very unconvincing at times but tonight he was actually terrifying as Rehan! You could completely see why even someone like Naila was so scared of him.
The way Rehan forced Naila’s mother to leave showed he could see who was actually responsible for everything Naila did wrong. Rehan has turned out to be Naila’s worst nightmare come true. Zimmi’s comeback is an interesting addition to the story. The story could have ended with Naila asking Ahmed and his family for forgiveness and getting out of this abusive marriage but even the next episode does not look like the last one. The preview of the next episode looked alarming. I hope that they do not kill Naila’s character in the last episode. The writer has definitely made an example out of Naila’s character and shown that you don’t get away with hurting and exploiting people who genuinely love you and that ultimately what goes around comes around. Ahmed has also been rewarded for being an incredible human being therefore I am not sure what more there is to show!
How many of you watched tonight’s episode? Do share your thoughts about it.
Meera is no stranger to public attacks on social media for her lack of linguistic skills when it comes to English language.
The same happened when she uploaded a picture of herself reading the English newspaper ‘Dawn’ at Karachi airport. A discussion on twitter began about what she was reading considering how poor her English skills. Some people went as far as saying she was just looking at the pictures on the paper and not really reading it.
Hey Meera 🙌🏻 Sachiii Naya andaaz zabardast hai . 😎 or dawn akhbar main Kya parh rahi ho ? 🤓🤔
The incident or drama whatever you may call it is still fresh in our minds when a girl was insulted by Sahir Lodhi in his Ramadan transmission. The actor had given a very effective and emotional (according to him) speech. PEMRA had sent a notice to the channel on the whole controversy.
Latest development is PEMRA has directed the host to apologize to the nation in his show and it will be run on the screen that PEMRA has directed the host to do it.
There was a hearing held on the 5th of June, 2017 where it was decided that Sahir Lodhi was in violation of various clauses of PEMRA’s Electronic Media Code of Conduct 2015. In case the channel does not comply with the authority, legal action will be taken under section 29 and 30. Surely the stunt has caused Sahir more damage than he would have thought.
In the recent years where our media has turned the Holy month of Ramadan into an opportunity to grab ratings and generate revenue out of it, where everything that our TV channels do mostly defy the essence of Ramadan, where it is all about fun and games from last few years, a show like Ittehad Ramadan came as a breath of fresh air. Aplus’ Ittehad Ramadan transmission is the only Ramadan transmission which does not only celebrate the true spirit of this Holy month but is actually very well thought out because their main motive was not to generate revenue by following the rat race by competing with other channels by doing what they do. The team of Ittehad Ramadan actually decided to do something which was not only in new and fresh but totally in accordance with the teachings of Ramadan and they decided to explore different dimensions to give people a perspective of what their fellow Muslims are like.
Unlike other channels which invested in grabbing the attention of the general public by using cheap tactics in this month, Aplus came up with a great idea which is truly inspiring as well as educational, where they sent a few of their celebrity volunteers with their teams to different Muslims Countries, to not only showcase the culture there but also to document those places which have an Islamic relation. What made things even more special was the fact that some of those places were mentioned in our Holy Book – The Glorious Qur’an Majeed and to see them being discussed in detail was a great initiative. This definitely has to be the first time ever that any team took such a measure that too for their audience because it was evident that they wanted to do good by the viewers and wanted them to learn something new every single day about different Muslim countries and their fellow Muslim brothers.
What makes Ittehad Ramadan a bit more special is the spirit with which all those people involved in this project have executed the idea because it makes it even more impactful. The enthusiasm and love with which the show is being hosted by Shahita Lodhi and Noor ul Hassan and presented by all those people who have gone to different countries to explore the customs, traditions and the religious places and monuments is another reason why it is a complete success. It is great watching a show which serves a bigger purpose. Omair Rana, Junaid Akram, Sami Khan, Nadia Hussain, Fakhar e Alam, Junaid Khan, Minal Khan, Ali Kazmi, Imran Abbas, Ali Azmat, Dino, Nadeem Jaffry, Ali Safina each and everyone has contributed a great deal in making this initiative taken by Aplus a success because to take the time out for such a time-consuming practice that too in Ramadan is not an easy feat but the fact that they volunteered to do it shows that even they wanted to bring something new to the table for the sake of the audience. Not only the celebrities, but the cameramen and the entire crew that decided to put the comfort of spending Ramadan with their families aside to cover these shows also makes them worth the appreciation and respect as well.
In one of the shows, Shahista did mention that it would’ve taken them half the budget and half the effort to bring the similar sort of game show to the audience which everyone else at this stage was offering but their team decided to do something different and not only that, they decided to educate the people, which is definitely something huge considering how every other channel is only indulged in the race for ratings. The team of Aplus has definitely given Pakistani audience the confidence and have restored their faith in the media that in the middle of this chaos, there do exist people like these who want to bring something beneficial for the sake of audience.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gHNq9b1EenI
The way each and every single volunteer showed around the places and spoke about the events that took place showed their dedication and the research that they put in for this show because it was like even they understood what their team wanted them to convey. Be it the visit to Syrian Refugees in Turkey, or visiting the Holiest of Places in Oman, or breaking fasts with fellow Muslims in Turkey or Malaysia, everything really struck a chord on a very different level and at the same time it made us proud that this was the initiative taken by our Pakistani channel. They informed and educated people so much about different cities and their culture that it really made us look forward to every single episode. What we find worth appreciating here is the fact that in Pakistan, when Ittehad Ramadan goes on-air, it used to be such a time when ladies especially would be busy preparing Iftaar for their families so their social media team vigilantly kept on uploading all those videos so that anyone who has missed those bits could later watch them too. All these little gestures really show that the team of Aplus and Ittehad Ramadan put their mind to it and had this clear vision of how they wanted to spread this effort that they took for their audience.
The tagline of the show ‘Aik Hon Muslim’ is also symbolic of the concept of Ummah; the idea that Muslims all around the world are one no matter which corner of the world they live in, their religion is the binding factor between them. Watching all these countries coming together in some way through this show is another reason why this Ramadan transmission is a step towards the right direction. We hope that other channels also derive inspiration from this show and next year come up with new ideas which grab the attention of the viewers for all the right reasons instead of banking on shortcuts like offering bikes and cars in their game shows.
The team and the Producers of Aplus Ittehad Ramadan, Hosts, the Celebrity Volunteers and their Crew Members deserve a standing ovation for putting an effort into something so meaningful and for executing it in such a way that it actually served and achieved the purpose that they were after. We first of all thank and then congratulate each and every single member of the team associated with this project and wish them more power, luck and success for next Ramadan because we hope they follow the same pattern next time around as well and allow us to explore different countries within the comfort of our homes. We thank all of you from the bottom of our hearts.
Zahra Mirza & Fatima Awan.
Just in case anyone of you wants to watch all the videos, you can visit Aplus’ Official Facebook Account:
Who is the winner on television this Ramadan? Yes, GAME SHOWS! From Amir Liaquat, Fahad Mustafa to Sahir Lodhi everyone ventured into the genre. Even our sports stars Wasim Akram and Shoaib Akhter are also running their game show this season.
As we all know Fahad’s show topped all the TRP Charts during Ramadan, Amir bhai was also giving Mercedes and planes on his show. So who won the race for being the most paid host? The answer is……………….!
Yes you guessed it right: Fahad Mustafa.
If reports are to be believed Fahad has claimed to be the most paid host of the season though he did not reveal his salary; followed by Amir Liaquat. With Jeeto Pakistan being the favourite show of the audience during Ramadan; this is not of much surprise. All in all it cannot be denied that game shows have become another genre on the television and if TRP’s are to be believed people are loving them.
Our captain has lately been stealing hearts of Pakistanis everywhere what with Pakistan’s win in the match against India, winning the ICC Champion’s Trophy, and of course his humble and modest outlook to all of it.
Celebrities everywhere are gushing over the cricket star, including our very popular man-crush Adnan Siddiqui. But it seems like Sarfraz himself is a fan of the Sammi actorand we have this video to prove it.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BVqS3yYAjmn/?r=wa1
Isn’t it sweet?
It seems like Adnan is now up to his neck with work for promoting his movies Yalghaar and MOM, both of which seem pretty promising and set to release this Eid and September, respectively.
We wish the actor the best of luck for his success and we cannot wait to hear and see more from him while being on tour for the promotions.
Well it shouldn’t be that big a surprise. Accordingly each person on the planet is scientifically known to have six to seven twins out there in the world, and it seems like Pakistan has found one of none other than the celebrated pop star Justin Bieber!
Omer Khalil, is a dweller of Rawalpindi, and is quite unperturbed about his similar facial features with the I’m the One singer.
Referring to the press, Khalil is known to have said:
“It was my friends who were the first to notice the similarity. It was only a matter of time till others too began pointing out the same thing.” – Indian Express
The young boy is no doubt enjoying his fame on this coincidence and we have some pictures uploaded by him to prove it!
Uncanny, really.
And for the final showdown
Will wonders ever cease?
What are your views on this? Something to add or comment? Let us know!
When you talk about our industry’s boldest women, Nadia Khan is among the forerunners. If there is a go getter female in media, who speaks her mind and can tackle anyone head on, it is Nadia Khan. She is the pioneer of Pakistani morning shows and has run it successfully from Dubai and then Karachi. Her dynamic personality and lively demeaneor has inspired her audiences for years.
Recently, Nadia Khan had left morning show and and gave rise to many speculations as to what her next medium would be or that maybe she has left showbiz but she has put an end to all of that by explaining that she will be appearing on TV but as an actress.
So we will be seeing Nadia Khan in a TV play after a lapse of about 17 long years.
Here she is an interview with a video blogger, explaining that she has had enough of morning shows. They are a been there, done that territory for her and now she wants to venture back into acting because it’s scene is ON. She showed her disdain for morning shows that there is nothing new happening in them and nothing that requires any talent, so she is tired of the monotony of morning show game. She said she has also made sure that her producers have casted all the best actors for this drama. If there was a mismatched casting , she wouldn’t have done that. Though, the way she says here that she would not like halkay actors to work in the play where she is working… talk about putting your foot in your mouth.
Talking about social media, she said it has a very dark side it to, just like you wouldn’t know who is an abuser or a rapist among you in an open market, you never know on social media as well. This is precisely the point of this drama as well. How families and users and abusers are affected by misuse of social networking is the context of her play. They have shooted for ten days already and her roles have been alongside Sami Khan and Saba Hameed.
She said she has had an offer of an Indian movie but she does not want to take part in it due to the controversial role offered to her in it.
Nadia Khan also has a YouTube channel which she mentions that she is working on to inform and empower the women of Pakistan. She says her vlogs are not about criticism of Pakistani media actors but about genuine reviews products of events.
She also clears the air about the rift between herself and Shaista Lodhi, saying that channels switch between them for increasing popularity but they have are good friends personally.
When asked about game shows, Nadia Khan candidly replied that she cannot make people eat watermelon and all the other game show stuff, so she would never host any of them.
Explaining her comeback experience of acting after 17 years, Nadia said that she feels like a child in Disneyland when she is on sets.
Now that is one excited actress. Hope the play is as enjoyable for the audience as it is for Nadia !!
Trailer of Na Maloom Afraad is out. The cast of the movie Fahad Mustafa, Mohsin Abbas Haider, Javed Sheikh attended the event alongside director Nabeel Qureshi and producer Fizza Ali Meerza. Mehwish Hayat and Sadaf Kanwal also attended the event. Marina Khan and Fahad’s wife Sana were also seen. Take a look at the pictures!
Syed Noor is returning to direction with Chain Aaye Na. The film stars Shahroze Sabzwari, Sarish Khan, Adil Murad, Mustafa Qureshi, Atiqa Odho, Nadeem and Behroze Sabzwari. Before giving an insight into the film, Noor said he was going to bring back dignified films to the screen. Chain Aaye Na’s trailer is out and IT IS SHOCKING! Have a look!
The film claims to be a love story and whether it is what it claims to be or not, only will become clear after its release. The film is set to release on July 21. They need to hire a better editor too as the trailer is very disconnected. Share your thoughts on the trailer!
Khalil u Rehman Qamar is once again weaving magic on the screen with his new serial Tau dil ka kya hua. This much anticipated Hum Tv serial boasts a star cast including Ayeza Khan, Zahid Ahmed, Sami Khan and Marsha Pasha.
The play is brought forth by Momina Duraid, Samina Humayun Saeed and Sana Shahnawz and deals with a very interesting story of marriage, extra marital affairs, divorce, love and betrayal.
Sana Shahnawaz is all praises for her play, saying that once she read the script, she was hooked and couldn’t wait to move on to the next episode and she believes it will have the same effect on audiences.
From what we gather from the promos, it looks as if Ayeza Khan has cheated on her husband Sami Khan by getting involved with Zahid Ahmed and the betrayed husband then decides to take revenge and Mansha Pasha seems to be the beneficiary of this marital conflict.. But let’s not jump to conclusions and wait for the drama to air to clarify how black and how white these characters are on reel.
Muhammad Amir got married last year with his British born and bred but originally Pakistani wife, Narjis. They met in England during the period he was banned from cricket, fell in love and tied the knot with their families’ blessings.
The young and energetic couple loves taking pictures together and post them proudly at various social media sites, where there are both very active.
Ohkay so, this was yet another interesting episode of Mohabbat.pk. I must say the wit & the intelligence that the Qabza group has in this drama is basically a depiction of the wit & the intelligence of Mustafa Afridi as a writer. I was actually interested to see how things will roll but the way everything was unfolded surprised me because none of it was something that I could see coming. I love how the Qabza Group is making the most of every single opportunity that comes their way to make sure they get what they want, which is Nazim’s house.
So, this time around, it was Nazim who went ham on his family & did everything to blackmail them. Kazim definitely takes it after his father because despite not wanting to, he ended up succumbing to the pressures & said yes to his Nikkah with Zoha. It was amusing how at first Nazim only showed that he was trying to convince Kazim but the moment he said yes, Nazim put forth another agenda, which was that he had to get married to Zoha the same day. In the middle of this chaos, the one who did the best job was Sikandar, because he himself had no idea who he should be siding with, so he tried to stay neutral by supporting both Nazim & Mrs. Nazim.
I must say Ehtashaam is a jack of all trades but he is definitely a master of none because even though he was taking care of the formalities & documentation of Nikkah, he forgot one of the most important aspects of it which was Haq Meher. Zoha finally got Nikkaofied that too after she conducted an online poll whether she should say yes or no. Zoha definitely gives her fans a lot of edge & she has made them such an important part of her life that she even said yes to her Nikkah when the majority of the votes were in its favor, lol!
Just when I was wondering what was going to happen next, Dada Jee took me by surprise when he decided to make the most of the missing clause from Nikkah, which was the official mention of Haq Meher. Even though it was devilishly intelligent of Dada Jee that he decided to turn it into an opportunity which will guarantee his permanent stay in this place, but what I found far more interesting was how he subtly blackmailed Ehtasham to write whatever Dada Jee wanted by saying that he actually kept his biggest mistake as a secret because he didn’t want people to think that he was an incompetent Nikkah-khuwan, lol!
So, Zoha wants to get done with her Rukhsati but Dada Jee insists that it is Kazim who should get Rukhsat from his home & come to live with them as he knows that if Zoha will leave this place, no one will allow him & Jabir to live there too. Jabir’s stance in this entire situation turned him into a villain which Zoha by the way linked to Zubiya & Khalil’s situation in Yakeen Ka Safar. It left me wondering if it was a coincidence that Zoha was reviewing all those dramas that I have reviewed till date? LOL! Poor Jabir had no idea that under the influence of Dada Jee, Zoha herself has turned into a blackmailer, that is why he gave up & told her that everything that he said meant nothing actually!
Well, Twinkle came to Pakistan but at the wrong time, wrong in a sense that she was a bit late & couldn’t save Kazim. I wish they had limited the usage of the word ‘Talaq’ because even though it is a comedy drama & everything was being said & conveyed in jest, the fact still remains that some of the characters were rooting for this divorce. I am sure Twinkle has no idea who she is dealing with – Dada Jee will make sure that he sends her off to Amreeka!
I had a great time watching this episode of Mohabbat.pk too. I am loving the acting of all the actors. I am actually looking forward to the next episode because Kazim will speak about Haq Meher too but when he will try to use it in his favor, he will get to know that Dada Jee is far more cunning than he could ever imagine! Please share your thoughts about this episode of Mohababt.pk
Gem of this episode:
‘Jo kaum Trump ko saddar bana sakti hai, to mere Kazim ko kyu nahi bana sakti’.
Sajal Ali will soon make her debut alongside Adnan Siddiqui and Sridevi in Mom. She has quoted it as her dream debut and is very excited about it. This is what she said on trailer release:
“They say dream big. I did. They say dreams come true. It did for me. Sharing the screen with Sri Devi, Akshay Khanna, Nawazuddin Siqqique and Adnan Siddiqui. It has been the most liberating experience of my career. I would specially like to mention our Director for keeping such a high level of faith in me. Thank you so much Sir! Ravi Udyawar Mama- This one is all and all for you.”
The film is directed by Ravi Udyawar and this is his debut too as a director. This is what he said in an interview about his film and why he chose Sajal to play the troubled 18 year old:
“It’s been a long journey, Everything fell in place when I met Boney (Kapoor) sir. He’s a director’s producer.” he said while appreciating the producer. “Unspoken words and silences can convey a lot more than dialogues,” he says and discloses that he chose Sajal Ali for her expressive eyes and commends her for an “effortless performance”.
Mom is releasing on July 7th. We wish Sajal Ali and Adnan Siddiqui best of luck for their debut.
Shehenshah e Ghazal Mehdi Hassan’s son Arif Hassan has called upon Indian government to help build the maestro’s mausoleum. At his demise the Federal and Sindh government had promised to build his mausoleum and a library in his name. But even after 5 years now; nothing has been done.
Arif said:“My father was a great singer who did a lot for this country,I wanted our government do this work but since it has not done anything I’m left with no other option but to ask others for help.”
Mehdi Hassan Sahab had 6 sons. And the other family is not happy with Arif’s decision. They have criticized him as they think this will bring bad name to the family and nation.
Another of his sons Sajjad Hassan said: “We still reject any Indian support for the construction of my father’s mausoleum as this country gave us a lot, including honour.” He said this in the context that his father always denied any help from India even when he was alive and the elders of the family are also criticizing Arif’s decision.
Mehdi Hassan Sahab has equally been loved by both Pakistanis and Indians.
Trailer of most anticipated Pakistani movie of this year Na-Maloom Afraad 2 has been released. This is the sequel of comedy thriller Na-Maloom Afraad released in 2014. The film is shot in Cape town, South Africa and expected to release on Eid-ul-Azha. The cast members returning to the sequel are Fahad Mustafa, Javed Sheikh, Mohsin Abbas Haider and Urwa Hocane. Beautiful and stunning actress and model, Sadaf Kanwal will be performing on a dance number in the movie. You can have a glimpse of her move in the trailer. However, young and talented Hania Amir will also be a part of movie this time.
Fete de la Musique is French for World Music Day. As one can guess, this day originated from France. The country first incorporated it as a day of national importance in the year 1982 in Paris.
This day is celebrated on the 21st of June, on the longest day of the year and the beginning of the summer solstice. It has gained popularity worldwide and people from some 700 cities across 120 countries, including Germany, Italy, Greece, Russia, Australia, Peru, Brazil, Ecuador, Mexico, Canada, the United States, and Japan celebrate the day by making all-night music celebrations, perform on streets and hold free concerts.
Pakistani music industry has made a long and hard journey to be where it is now. The songs that have come out over the years have made everybody fall in love with them; be it a moody teenager in love, a tired stay-at home mom or even an adorable grandpa.
Let me round up the top 10 gems of our country who have produced music so captivating that one cannot help but sing along to their songs.
Atif Aslam:
Atif doesn’t come from any formal music background. However, even without acquiring any musical training he is ruling many hearts with his sharp voice and versatile singing. His good looks are just a bonus.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XG67k-ICAaY
Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan:
Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan is still one of the World’s most respected and revered singers. No one can surpass the glory and fame he received and continues to receive years after his death. He is a legend and has provided us with all heart touching songs such as:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vylYpYH6fOI
Ali Zafar
Ali has managed to cast the spell of his voice on millions of people with his mesmerizing voice and raspy tone. He has managed to make headlines not only in Pakistan but across borders too.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0lXV-osObw0
Rahat Fateh Ali Khan:
He is the king of our music industry. Be it Sufi, Pop, Rock, Classic, this bright star shines in all genres. His vocals are unmatched and his voice is the most melodic. He has earned a name world-wide and is the pride of Pakistan.
Shafqat Amanat Ali:
Shafqat Amanat Ali belongs to the famous Patiala Gharana. He was trained by the best of the best- his father, Ustad Amanat Ali Khan. His voice has depth, style, projection, perfect rhythm, poise and ability to stay in tune. He is simply outstanding. He had started off as the lead vocalist of the Pakistani band Fuzön. Here is their super hit song “Aankhon Ke Saagar”.
Mehdi Hassan:
One of the most admirable singers in the world. He is said to be one of the most influential figures in the history of ghazal singing, also rightfully known as the “king of ghazal”. He was born in a musical family and thus started exploring his vocals at a very tender age.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wRG2XJcmhDc
Nazia Hassan :
Queen of pop, Nazia Hassan started her music career at the age of 10 and became the most prominent singer of her time in both Pakistan and India. Her professional career started when she provided the lead vocals for the song Aap jaisa Koi, a song that even after all those years one cannot help but sing along to. This song was just the icing on the cake as she continued to produce more and more captivating songs after it.
Sajjad Ali:
Sajjad Ali has a pure, honest and soul touching voice. His singing creates a magical aura all around. His smooth voice soothes your soul and the lyrics of his songs make you think that the song was just made for you. He started studying classical music after completing his F.A (12th grade) but also successfully delivered some amazing pop and rock songs too.
Madam Noor Jahan:
One can argue that she was the greatest singer of all time. She had the most versatile voice that the world has ever seen. If you listen to the patriotic songs sung by her, it would get your blood pumping and make you feel like you are ready to do anything for your country and nation. If you listen to the songs about heart break sung by her, you would feel like there is nothing other than sadness and misery in your life. Her powerful voice made her listeners feel what she wanted them to feel. Her voice cast a spell on her listeners in the best possible way.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ypygbQlTmbw
Abida Parveen:
Abida Parveen is often dubbed as the “Queen of sufi music”. She comes from a musical family and was trained by her father Ghulam Haider who was a famous singer and music teacher. No words can describe the soulful voice of Abida Parveen; she never fails to inspire her fans through her passionate and expressive singing.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mKLRsd1OzRE
These are names of some of the greatest contributors to our music industry. Several others have indeed made great contributions to make our music industry as successful as it is today.
First Shaan was missing from trailer launch of Yalghaar and then the premier. Obviously things were wrong somewhere. When director Dr. Hassan Rana introduced every actor of the movie for about 10 minutes each and forgot the name of Shaan; a reporter had to ask him why he is forgetting the lead actor and as they say jawab gol mol hi hua.
And now Shaan has responded to a person on facebook like this:
Shaan has not promoted the movie on any of his social media handles. So with this many question have arisen. Was using Shaan’s name just a promotional strategy? Is something wrong between Shaan and the makers? If Shaan is just making a guest appearance audience will be disappointed. The speculations will obviously be cleared after the release since Shaan has not given any official statement.
Haris Waheed and Maryam Fatima were seen together in Udaari and in many other dramas separately. They have recently married eachother in quite a private ceremony after a full fledge love story that included all the elements of a Bollywood movie, boy meets girl, fall in love, zaalim samaj stands in between and they fight every obstacle to find their happily ever after.
We probed them deeper to find the inside story to this marriage and got to know many interesting details from Haris which we will share with you here;
Delightedly remembering their first encounter, Haris said , “Maryam and I met in the makeup room of MD Productions, she was shooting for another project and I was getting ready for the Bridal Couture Week 2016 where the entire cast of Udaari was to walk the ramp. I hadn’t slept in 2 days and she was sitting on the sofa, waiting for her shot to be ready. I asked her if she could let me sleep on the sofa whilst she sat on the chair. She looked up at me, nodded and quietly shifted onto the chair. I closed my eyes but couldn’t sleep so I started talking to her. And believe me when I say, I had never met a girl as brilliant and eloquent as her until that moment. She was a true beauty with brains and I was instantly smitten”.
I knew she was the one the moment I walked out of that room. I somehow found a way to reach her and I did. We became best friends and our association was in no way romantic. For a few months we lost touch but eventually we started talking again. Our chemistry was amazing from day one. Whenever we were together, we could start a fire. Our energies complemented each other and we were always the same. Filmy, hopeless romantics with an undying love for fairytales. I confessed my feelings for her later on. Our undefined relationship went through lots of ups and downs, but here we are now; unstoppable and inseparable.
Talking about the secretive nikah ceremony and the problems faced by the couple before it, Haris shared; ” Our marriage wasn’t a conventional one, it was pretty surreal. The first nikah-khwan refused to conduct the ceremony because of the absence of Maryam’s family. So, we got married in court, with the involvement of my family. The cutest thing was that my elder brother applied henna to Maryam’s hands the night before our nikah. There wasn’t any funny incident in particular but during the nikah, when the witnesses were being asked their names, my brother was so confused that he said my name instead of his own. She loves my family and my family loves her. It’s the beginning of something magical. You’ll all see.
Wow.. this has to be one of the steamiest love story we have heard in a long time . All the best to them from us in their new beginnings.
so this episode was quite slow and had no further development to the plot. Yet, it did not seem unnecessarily dragged because the whole point is to show the plight of a mother who has to raise four daughters in this society all by hersef, and that was emphasised quite well here. The things Naheed had to bear, though extreme were very realistic. Once again, I cannot help praising whoever thought of Saima Noor playing the lead. She is flawless as the helpless woman who happens to be a determined mother . The contradictions of her personality is very well executed. she knows she has nothing going for her except the sheer will to make her daughters’ lives happier and that keeps her going.
However, other women in her life are persistent in making things hard for her. First, that khala was so mean to Naheed and then she had to request Fariha for minding Kiran while she was away, and we all know how evil and heartless she is. After a heated argument with her brother over Fariha’s tales, he had a change of heart and little Kiran found a place to stay for the afternoon.
It looks like one of Naheed’s trouble subsidies just to give rise to another. Now that she found a steady source of income in the form of school canteen, she has to quit that because of Kiran’s falling health. On top of that, everyone is trying to make that one person who helps her go out of her life. When she asked him to help with Kiran’s medicines, her brother chose the exact time to come and meet her and that will now give rise to another stream of fire Naheed has to cross, with Fariha and khala adding fuel to the fire.. looks like Naheed’s troubles are far from over.
In Sadiq’s household, his mother has passed away due to her ill health and neglect at the hands of Aneela.. well, that hole she really did dig herself, so no sympathies.. the scene where she remembered Naheed as she had lain alone , rejected and scorned after the birth of Kiran was definitely touching. But I was hoping when Naheed was worried about childcare that Sadiq’s mother will come to know about it and offer to keep Kiran and play her part in the girls’ upbringing even without Sadiq’s help but that didn’t happen. Whatever remorse she had, has gone to her grave, without Naheed’s knowledge.
The promo shoes Kiran will die. That is so sad, since Naheed had tried her best to keep her healthy and also because she was so cute and adorable.
