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Khuda Aur Mohabbat Episode 13 Review – It Was Magical!

…& the awesomeness prevails. Team Khuda Aur Mohabbat has done it again, this was another beautiful episode that kept my eyes glued to the screen because of such awesome, convincing & power-packed performances. I will admit that this episode had a slow start but then the note at which it ended made it justified because everything fell at a right place & the build up was necessary. This episode flowed like a crescendo, it slowly & steadily took us through Hammad’s journey; from his anticipation, to his moment of glory, to his disbelief & in the end his heart-wrenching breakdown. Everything was woven beautifully & I had a great time watching it. I think apart from a great direction, it is solely Hammad’s character & Imran Abbas’s acting that has elevated the level of this drama. Even though it is a combined effort & for sure each & every single person associated with this team on & off camera deserves recognition & praises but Imran Abbas deserves a standing ovation for such a perfect portrayal & for being such a convincing focal point of this drama.

The day finally came & Imaan literally had to mentally prepare herself to meet Hammad because she knew how important it was & even she realized that to put her aching heart to rest, she’d have to do this. Imaan had so many inhibitions, she had so many reasons not to do anything of this sort but just because the exchange of a few words through Hammad’s letter was just so overwhelmingly convincing for her, she deliberately ended up giving in. Even though Haya helped Imaan in putting things to perspective, but in the end, it was Imaan & her will power to do right by Hammad, which compelled her to do something which she never would’ve imagined she’d do & that was, meeting Hammad personally & having a conversation with him. Imaan has always made sure to spend her entire life the way her father wants her to, she also has seen how much her father has suffered & Molvi Aleemuddin means the world to her but deep down, even she couldn’t resist the power of Hammad’s love because she understood how strong, how pure it was & how much attraction it had, which basically was a result of his pure intentions.

Even though Abdullah is going to get married to the one he has loved all his life, but the way even he seems uncomfortable & lost in his thoughts goes to show that Hammad’s emotions have not only affected Imaan but they have affected Abdullah too because somehow he feels everything that is happening isn’t right. Even though Abdullah has loved Imaan but he has seen the intensity with which Hammad has loved her & because of that Abdullah thinks he is betraying Hammad by crushing his dream of getting married to Imaan. It actually goes to show that the truthfulness of Hammad’s love for Imaan has forced everyone to do some thinking, be it those people around Hammad or those who’re around Imaan but sadly, the one who chooses to stay conveniently indifferent is Molvi Aleemuddin. He is just as rigid as a tyrant who loves to dictate people to save his own pride!!!

Finally, the magical moment arrived in Hammad’s life when he got to know that Imaan came to meet him. That entire scene was just so beautiful & special because both Hammad & Imaan’s perspectives were made clear & their emotions were channeled. Hammad lived through that moment & he experienced so many emotions, where at first he couldn’t believe that he was seeing Imaan & that she made an effort to meet him, then Hammad started absorbing everything that she was saying, trying to understand her point of view while still being hopeful that may be she will accept his love & then in the end, after getting to know that this was probably the last time he will ever see her, he ended up not taking his eyes off her as if he was trying to encapsulate her image in his eyes for the rest of his life. It was beautiful & it was magical. For Imaan, the guilt of Hammad torturing himself was overwhelming, because of which she couldn’t stop her tears. I loved how Imaan while still respecting & acknowledging Hammad’s feelings ended up telling him what she wants him to do & how he should stop punishing himself. Imaan knew this was probably the first & the last time she was getting a chance to pour her heart out in front of Hammad, that is why she told him about how she was raised, basically trying to clear off her father’s name as even she felt that he was the reason why Hammad was pushing himself to the limit. Imaan ended up acknowledging Hammad’s love & in a very subtle manner, she confessed about how his love was affecting her & how she wished or prayed that may be in Afterlife, she will get to be with Hammad as she knew how pure his love for her was. The way Hammad was trying to process everything that Imaan said & in the end getting disappointed at what destiny had in store for him, was absolutely heart-breaking. Throughout this journey, Hammad did feel helpless at times but he never lost hope but this was the first time when Hammad ended up losing hope as he heard it from Imaan personally that she couldn’t do anything & expected him to return to his family. Imaan ended up returning those pearls to Hammad because she knew what they meant to him & this was her way of bidding farewell to Hammad, while still having his love in her heart too.

Hammad had a breakdown because he realized that the answer to his request was a clear cut no. Hammad for the first time not only felt helpless but hopeless too as this time around, it was Imaan who gave him that answer. All this while, Hammad still wished, prayed & imagined that may be things will change, may be Molvi Aleemuddin will change but now, his fears were confirmed that nothing was going to change & he will have to live his life without Imaan & that burden was just so overbearing that Hammad lost control of his emotions. This was for the first time that Hammad questioned his fate, his destiny & everything that was around him because the answer to all his prayers was unfortunately a no, sigh!

This episode was absolutely beautiful. Despite having a slow beginning, this episode ended at such a high note. Sadia Khan nailed her performance & she was very convincing as Imaan, her dialogue delivery, her expressions, the sadness in her eyes & disappointment on her face knowing that she was hurting Hammad’s feelings – everything was on-point. The direction of this episode was simple but done in a way to leave an impact. This episode like all the other episodes also had one such moment which made me shed a tear & that was when Imaan on her way out turns & looks back at Hammad & they both probably see each other for the last time. The song was used perfectly at that point & it enhanced the charm & beauty of that scene. To be honest, I have never loathed Molvi Aleemuddin as much as I did in this episode, seeing him acting as an overly concerned father made me loathe him so much because he had no idea how much he was making a harmless guy like Hammad suffer. This goes to show how convincing Firdous Jamal’s acting as Molvi Aleemuddin is. Now coming to the star of not only this episode but this entire show, Imran Abbas, he perfectly portrayed the emotional transition of Hammad, where he went through so much & experienced so many emotions, it was actually like a roller-coaster ride & thrilling one at that because Imran Abbas acted his heart & soul out to make us viewers feel for Hammad & fall in love with his character. Thank you for such level of dedication & perfection! Please share your thoughts about this beautiful episode of Khuda Aur Mohabbat.

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Khuda Mera Bhi Hai Episode 14 Review – Beautiful Messages

Loved the beautiful and positive dialogues in tonight’s episode, those poignant conversations and all those amazing messages which put things in perspective were a treat to watch. Mahi’s conversation with Noor in particular was right on point. The writer did a splendid job of penning down those dialogues which covered all aspects which were necessary to calm Noor down and give him the strength to go on. Mahi assured Noor of her support, gave him the freedom to choose whether he wanted to live his life as a girl or a boy and also explained to him that there was nothing wrong with him but those people who made him feel like he wasn’t good enough were at fault. This was not just something which a mother said to her child but also an extremely positive and poignant message which is the need of the hour. There are so many people in our society who judge these people, fear them and even hate them. Noor’s reaction to all the positive energy he got from his mother was reflected through everything he said not to his mother in private but confidently in front of every one. This was a truly emotional scene which showed how love and acceptance can change things around. The viewers needed to see more such scenes between Noor and Mahi in the previous episodes as well. The fact that Mikael did not get a lot of screen time in this episode also helped. Noor and Mahi were the centre of attention in tonight’s episode which showed Mahi’s efforts had paid off.

Mahi’s conversation with her mother at the beginning of the episode made the entire situation easier to connect to. This wasn’t an easy situation for Mahi to handle but just like always she managed to muster up the courage to deal with it with the help of her mother. Mahi’s mother is another positive character in this drama, one which we do not see in our dramas very often. She is a role model, she has always supported her daughter and at the same time she is sensitive and accepts her vulnerabilities. Saba Hameed once again has given a phenomenal performance which convinces the viewers that no one could have played this role better than her.

After so many years Arshi decided to let Sanam visit her house but did not accept her whole heartedly. After a long time Arshi’s character was bearable because she did not get a lot of screen time and there was enough positivity in this episode to ignore Arshi’s negative attitude. Arshi has always been controlling and now Kashmala is another controlling person in the house who treats her husband exactly the way Arshi treats her husband. I have to say however that H’s attitude towards his wife is another positive aspect of this drama. He points out whenever he feels that she is not being fair but at the same time he accepts and loves her with all her flaws. It is definitely extremely refreshing watching a man like him accept someone like Arshi without making it look like she does not deserve his love. He has also been there for him when she needed him to support her even when he did not agree with her.

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While his father handled and accepted a woman like Arshi quite well because he loved her, Zain is unable to do the same with Kashmala because he never loved her like that. The only scene in tonight’s episode which seemed somewhat out of place was the one in which Zahir calls Sanam to tell her that her mother needed a surgery. It appeared to be an important scene but apparently it was just another conversation. Also, although I liked the fact that this episode focused on Mahi and Noor but Mikael should have been shown interacting with Noor at least once since he was around all the time in the previous few episodes. Also, while Noor was all grown up, Zain and Kashmala did not age at all.

This episode also had some impressive and mature performances to its credit which made all these emotional scenes a treat to watch. It is great watching Aisha Khan outshine in this role. Adnan Shah Tipu is another actor who never ceases to impress and Mariam Saleem is one of those newcomers who is bound to go places.

I loved watching this episode of Khuda Mera Bhi Hai and am anxiously waiting for the next episode. The preview of the next episode showed that Zain still hadn’t accepted his child and Noor questioned his grandmother about his father. I would love to see him meeting his father so that Zain knows how well Mahi did and what he missed out on!

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Making People Cry For Ratings!!

Unfortunately our television producers have been banking on women who continuously shed tears in dramas for a really long time in order to get ratings. Many of the actresses have accepted openly that they get paid for crying, there are others who think it is their USP and there are also those producers who have no qualms accepting the fact that making women cry gets them the ratings they want.

Since this tried and tested formula sold many dramas, now some of the producers have started using the same tactic in morning shows as well. All over the world morning shows are motivating and inspiring because many people begin their day with watching these shows. In Pakistan however our script writers, whether they are writing script for a drama or for a morning show, are quite convinced that making people cry early in the morning can be just as beneficial for the viewers as it is at night (pun intended!).

A host does not necessarily have to be an actor because hosting is a completely different skill which should technically not involve acting but all the morning show hosts nowadays are actors tuned into hosts hence they make the most of their acting skills in morning shows as well. These women who we have seen crying in dramas so often are now using the same “skill” in morning shows as well in the hope that all those women who are sitting at home and watching their shows will think about how miserable their lives are and they will be able to relate to all the melodrama! In my opinion these actresses-hosts are not doing anyone a favor.

In some of the videos which are circulating on the web nowadays actress Sidra Batool was invited by Sadia Imam solely because she wanted to bid farewell to her before she got married like she was going on a war! While marriage is an emotional time for a woman, the fact is that most girls like getting married and enjoy their ceremony as well. When will we stop promoting these clichés which make girls look like a qurbani ka bakra?

I have heard that in remote villages when someone dies there are women who go to that house and wail irrespective of whether they know that person or not. Honestly speaking, some of our modern and educated morning show hosts nowadays are practicing the same behavior on live television every other morning. The background score and the entire “script” is meant to make the environment gloomy because somehow the content heads of these shows strongly believe that the viewers love to see women cry!

The saddest part is that apart from these staged sob-fests even when there is a tragedy, there are hosts who ask the victims’ families questions which are designed to make them even more emotional. When they finally start crying, the camera zooms in which is highly inappropriate and which also goes to prove that these people are not invited to the shows so that the hosts can help them get through this tragedy but only to get ratings at the expense of their tears.The people responsible really should know better than to make a mockery out of people’s tragedies.

How many people would much rather start their day with something that makes them smile or is inspiring instead of watching men and women cry on screen? Don’t you think it is highly inappropriate that our media openly shows its insensitivity towards people’s real problems by using their tears for TRPs?

Ali Zafar & Shaan Are Friends Again!

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Entertainment industries all over the world are somehow complicated, there are stars who are friends and there are those too who are rivals. Ali Zafar and Shaan both are one of the most popular stars of Pakistan but their public feud was nothing infamous.

For those who don’t know, At Ary Film Awards 2014, Shaan openly criticized Pakistani artistes who cross the border to be a part of Bollywood ventures, calling them “cheap sell-outs.” He blamed local celebrities for making Bollywood a stairway to their success.

While the audience, which included stars such as Javed Sheikh and Zeba Bakhtiar, was taken aback by Shaan’s comments, it was singer-actor Ali Zafar who answered him back as he received the award for ‘International Icon of the Year’. Ali mentioned how it was disrespectful of Shaan to blame the artistes as sell-outs and gave his definition of patriotism.

Since then, there had been no public interaction between, and apparently they were captured jamming to a friendship anthem. Ali Zafar was singing “yeh dosti hum naheen choreingay” while Shaan played the guitar and we’re glad to see these stars together!

Last night with Shaan.

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BTS Shots Of Upcoming Drama Laikin

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The shooting of upcoming drama Laikin has already begun. Laikin is directed by Furqan T. Siddiqui and written by Sarwat Nazir. The assistant director is Moiz Siddiqui anthe producer is IQbal Ansari. The drama stars Indian actor Sara Khan and Farhan Malhi in the lead role while Nasreen Qureshi, Atiqa Odho, Firdous Jamal will be seen playing pivotal roles. The drama is expected to go on air by late March or early April on APlus.

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Haroon Shahid To Make His Film Debut With ‘Verna’?

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The singing sensation and lead vocalist of the Pop Rock band SYMT Haroon Shahid is speculated to star opposite Mahira Khan in Shoaib Mansoor’s upcoming film ‘Verna’.

If rumours are to be believed, Haroon will be essaying the lead role of potential blockbuster Verna. It is also being said that he will be composing and singing songs for the film too. However, there have been no official confirmation regarding the news.

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Haroon is mainly famous for his 2 songs for Coke Studio season 5, Tum Kaho and Koi Labda and Laung Gawacha in Coke Studio season 9.

Verna will be ace writer Shoaib Mansoor’s second film dealing with woman issues, he’s famous for writing strong scripts and is credited for the revival of Pakistani cinema. The film is expected to release in 2017.

Mahira Khan To Promote Raees In Dubai

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Mahira Khan’s upcoming Bollywood debut film Raees is set to hit the cinema globally on January 25, 2017. Though we still don’t know if the film will release in Pakistan or not but the expectations are held high. Raees was under threat in India and MNS will only let it have a safe release on the condition that Mahira wouldn’t fly to India for the promotions which is devastating for the diva since she can’t promote her film.

Well, recent reports suggest that Mahira might join the lead, Shah Rukh Khan to promote their upcoming flick in Dubai across the malls and public places.

? #batterynahibolneka #batterysaala #Raees #srk #mahirakhan #25thjan

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According to DNA India, the buzz is, it was SRK’s decision to kick off the promotions in the UAE before heading for the India tour. A source informs that Mahira was spotted at Dubai’s Mall of the Emirates a couple of days ago, while another adds, “Mahira will join Shah Rukh and Rahul at the Bollywood Amusement Park in Dubai. Over the two-day promotional schedule, they will also visit malls and interact with the local media.”

The duo had earlier even shot for a song in the Middle East. Talking about Mahira’s absence, Raees’ director Rahul Dholakia had earlier stated, “We do miss Mahira a lot and she is an integral part of the film. But in such a scenario, there is nothing that’s left to be done. She had come down to Mumbai a few years ago and executed the audition scenes beautifully,” reported DNA India.

Maula Jatt 2 Is Not The Official Title Of Bilal Lashari’s Next Film!

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Bilal Lashari’s upcoming film which will be a modern version of Maula Jatt has finally gone on floors now and and has got us super excited. It’s a star studded film with heartthrob Fawad Khan as Maula Jatt and his arch-rival Noori Nath played by Hamza Ali Abbasi, the leading ladies reportedly are Humaima Malick and Mahira Khan.

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According to Hip, Ammara Hikmat, who is handling the movies PR confirmed them that the shooting has officially begun. Another thing she disclosed was that Maula Jatt 2 is not the official name of the movie.

Bilal Lashari clarified it on Facebook.

Maula Jatt 2 Is Not The Official Title Of Bilal Lashari's Next Film!

We already know that the film is a reboot of Maula Jatt and will be reinventing the whole Gundasa culture but what make’s it even more interesting is that it will be in Punjabi since the original was also in Punjabi.

Fawad Khan and Hamza Ali Abbasi are already geared up for their film and Fawad’s new beef look has been creating buzz since past few days.

Maula Jatt 2 Is Not The Official Title Of Bilal Lashari's Next Film!

The film is directed and written by Bilal Lashari, co-produced by Faisal Rafi and Bilal Lashari under production banner of Crew Motion Pictures; it is expected to release in late 2017 or early 2018. Since Maula Jatt 2 is not the official name we wonder what is!

“Mahira Is A Very Talented Actor,” said Shah Rukh Khan

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The diva Mahira Khan is all set to make her Bollywood debut with one the most awaited films Raees. Raees’ songs have time and again created buzz as Mahira stunned every bit of it. Mahira has some great work to her credit, we already know how talented she is and now the King Khan of Bollywood has said that too.

Aaah aasiya.. #Raees #5daystogo #srk #mahirakhan

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In a candid conversation with The Indian Express, Shah Rukh Khan had a lot to share about his film. When asked how was it working with Mahira Khan, he said:

“She is an amazing actor, and so beautiful. Even before working on Raees, she is already an established star, it is not a new world that she has come in. She is terrific in the movie, you will see her more as her character, she is a very talented actor. I wish her all the best for the future.”

Here’s The Title Of Ali Zafar’s Pakistani Debut Film

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Ali Zafar is one of those multi-talented people who received a lot of praises in both Pakistan and India. He made is debut in Bollywood with film Tere Bin Laden and is all geared up to mark his debut in Pakistani cinema. The singer’s film is now set to go on floors.

The name of the romantic action-comedy film, produced by Lightingale Productions has finally been revealed and that is ‘Teefa in trouble’. Ali Zafar gave his fans a sneak peek of the film script and revealed the official title of the film.

Dil Banjara Episode 14 Review – To Marry Or Not To Marry!

All the tracks in this episode focused on shadi, whether it was Sikandar and Shama’s track or Nida and Zaman’s and let’s not forget Zehra! Honestly speaking I feel like I am getting an overdose of problems relating to marriage nowadays thanks to the kind of dramas I am following. It is especially annoying when these discussions about shadi biyah go on forever and all you are really waiting to see is whether a marriage will take place or not when all you want is more action and less talking! This episode was terribly slow. Nida’s character is getting more annoying with every passing episode and the kind of things her Taya is willing to compromise on makes his character not just conservative but a little too rigid. Zaman’s personality was already enough reason to refuse this rishta and now after this latest news it would have been good to see Nida’s father putting his foot down but on the contrary he was happy that Zaman had divorced the woman he married! While I totally understand how difficult it was for Taya and Nida’s father to cancel this marriage at this point but even then Nida’s father was introduced as someone who could have taken such a bold step for his daughter. Now he has seen just how much Taya cares about Nida therefore he is letting him make all the decisions.

Sikandar’s “surprise” did not come as a surprise at all! It was too obvious that he was doing this to make Shama’s mother happy yet she kept on wondering why he did not look as excited as he should have. Basically there are three people in this play who are getting married because they do not have a choice and one person who wants to get married but cannot because of her father’s rigid principles. Right now Sikandar and Shama’s track is easier to relate to than that of Nida’s but I can’t say that it is not clichéd. The heart attack was the biggest cliché of them all.

Dil Banjara Episode 14 Review - To Marry Or Not To Marry!

Nida has been shown as an oversensitive girl who even felt for the girl Zaman divorced so that he could get married to her! Personally I like Sanam Saeed’s acting style a lot but she does not fit into this Allah mian ki gaye role at all. At time she tends to overact in the scenes which are too emotional and that makes her character even more difficult to tolerate. Also, there is nothing new about a girl willing to destroy her entire life just to please her parents!

This episode of Dil Banjara wasn’t the least bit entertaining and the preview of the next episode suggested that Nida and Zaman’s marriage might not take place after all. The episodes shot in Nepal were visually pleasing and Nida and Sikandar’s track was definitely more interesting but these recent episodes have been too slow. Although there was tons of talking in this episode but it wasn’t the kind of episode which gives you a lot to talk about!

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

Parwaz Hai Junoon – Details you shouldn’t miss

The nation’s entertainment industry is all set to witness an impressive film which will bring out the inner patriot in all of us. One of the most awaited films Parwaz Hai Junoon has finally gone on floors now and is the recent talk of the town. The war drama film is all we’re looking forward too since it’s based on true events.

1) The cast is finally confirmed and unfortunately, the favorite of many Osman Khalid Butt is out and Ahad Raza Mir is in. Earlier, reports suggested that Osman Khalid Butt will be a part of the film but the recent reports are contradictory. Ahad Raza Mir, the son of renowned actor and prouder Asif Raza Mir will be replacing OKB in the upcoming flick and will mark his debut in Pakistani Cinema. The film’s cast has been announced since Momina Duraid gave an official statement through a Facebook post and we’re excited to see Hania Amir and Kubra Khan playing the leads in the war drama.

Parwaz Hai Junoon - Details you shouldn't miss

2) Parwaz Hai Junoon is a tribute to the armed forces of Pakistan and will highlight true events. The film is produced in collaboration with the Air Force and also features real-life airforce pilots and personalities alongside the lead cast. Earlier last year, Momina Duraid had announced that a significant portion of earnings from the film would be donated to P.A.F funds.

Parwaz Hai Junoon - Details you shouldn't miss

3) Shamoon Abbasi has reportedly joined the cast of Parwaz Hai Junoon and guess what he’s playing a positive role this time, and we don’t always get to see him as a protagonist (sounds exciting).

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4) The film has been directed by Haseeb Hassan and this will be his film directional debut. It is written by Farhat Ishtiaq, who needs no introduction and has penned extremely poignant dramas like Humsafar, Dayar-e-Dil and Udaari. Farhat has a huge history of successful novels and dramas and we can already see a blockbuster film is coming our way.

Parwaz Hai Junoon - Details you shouldn't miss

5) Shooting of the film has already begun and will be shot in mind boggling locations of Skardu. The makers have got an international crew on board including a cinematographer from China.

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Parwaaz Hai Junoon already sounds like a blockbuster with a stellar cast and amazing makers. The film is slated to release in 2017.

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Have a look at the premiere of Thora Jee Le

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Film Thora Jee le which released today across the cinemas in Pakistan, had it’s premiere at Neuplex Cinemas, Karachi. The premiere held last night was no less than a star studded event. Along with the whole cast and crew of Thora Jee Le including the leads and director Rafay Rashdi, Industry’s notable names attended the event and made the night successful.

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Thora Jee Le is directed and written by Rafay Rashdi where as produced by Mahtab Rashdi. The film stars Rizwan Ali Jaffri, Bilal Abbas, Ramsha Khan, Salman Faisal, Ahsan Mohsin Ikram, Kasim Khan and Fatima Shah Jillani in lead roles.

Nigar Awards Revived after 12 years

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The most credible and prestigious ‘Nigar Film Awards’ are finally making a comeback after a whole lot 12 years. The return of the awards was announced yesterday in a press conference.

Nigar Awards Revived after 12 years

Many famous artists like Amina Sheikh, Mohib Mirza, Sahir Lodhi, Asim Raza, Adnan Shah, Mustafa Qureshi, film star Saud and Humayun Saeed were present at the conference yesterday. It was also revealed that the show will be hosted by Amina Sheikh and Mohib Mirza, who are undoubtedly very talented. Aslam Ilyas Rasheedi, son of late Ilyas Rasheedi who is instituting the awards revealed that the awards will have technical categories unlike last time, and will also acknowledge the young talent which is often ignored.

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Nigar Awards were initiated in 1958 by Ilyas Chaudhry and were continued by his son Aslam Ilyas after his demise in 1997. The awards were discontinued in 2002 due to the less number of films produced each year. The awards are back to recognise quality films and performances once again, 47th Nigar Film Awards will be held on March 16, 2017

Akcent Is Coming To Karachi

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There are loads of entertainment activities going on in Pakistan right now, and the latest news is of Akcent who is coming to Pakistan next month. Romanian Band Akcent who last performed in Pakistan in 2010 is geared up for another concert this year. Akcent shared the news with his fans on Facebook.

The concert is to be held at D.H.A golf club Karachi on February 3. The time revealed for now is 7 pm but the rest of the details are yet to be announced.

Akcent Is Coming To Karachi

Akcent is a popular singing band and solo star Adrina Sina alone holds the band name. The band since its inception back in 1999 has produced several numbers which arouses you to rock on the stage with your grooves. Akcent’s most popular hits are ‘My Passion’ and ‘That’s My Name’.

Sang e Marmar Episode 21 Review – Respect For The Writer!

What a beautiful episode it was & such beautiful turn of events. I love how all of a sudden the colors became brighter & everything turned vibrant. It was a depiction of how everyone was ready to put the past to rest & was looking forward to move on, pretty much ready for the new beginnings & a fresh start. Even though it’s a known fact by now but after seeing this particular episode, I feel I have to say it again that I love love loveeeeeeeee this drama for so many reasons that I just can’t explain. Isn’t is amazing to see a drama where they touch on so many important aspects without making anything look boring or preachy. I am amazed to see that even at this stage, they have so many things, so many secrets to reveal, which just add more charm to the entire drama watching experience. Thank you Team Sang e Marmar once again for giving us yet another beautiful episode which was filled with so many beautiful moments, I just loved how positive the undertone of this episode was. ♥

So, finally the moment arrived when Gulistan Khan while looking back at his father’s journey could relate to everything that he went through. It was probably for the first time when Gulistan understood what his father used to say & most importantly why he’d say all those things because just when he was at the death bed, he had a very late realization of all the wrongdoings that he committed all his life. I want to personally thank the writer for touching the subject of ‘Riba’ in this drama & showing it with absolute accuracy. Respect, respect, respect! Gulistan for the first time was forced to that a step back & analyze everything that he has done all his life, which was following the footsteps of his father. Now when Gulistan himself has lost pretty much everything, he has realized that following his father was the worst thing he has done his entire life. From dealing in interest to abusing his wife, to mistreating everyone & to judging people on the basis of how much money they had, Gulistan’s upbringing wasn’t right & sadly after losing so much, he has come to the realization that he needs to make things right.

The scene which takes Gulistan Khan back to what happened between Gullalai & Baraan was so heart-wrenching, it was a very grave memory Gulistan had of Baraan’s last few days, like at this stage, Gulistan was seeing everything from a very different perspective & he was understanding how harsh the consequences were which his father had to face for all of the mistakes that he committed. It was good to see that after thinking things through, Gulistan started to make things right. I loved seeing how Gulistan began to take a few steps for his redemption, which started off by calling everyone to have a dinner together. It seems that after losing 3 family members, Gulistan is going to hold tightly onto his family & he will now do everything to protect them & will keep them closer to his heart.

To be honest, I was surprised with how Shireen reacted to Gulistan’s suggestion of going to Pari’s home for condolences on Saif ur Rehman’s death. Shireen actually got so much of love & respect from this family that she accepted Safiullah, despite his rude behavior. Even though Shireen was emotionally disturbed over what happened & how she was forced to get married to Safiullah, it looks like Gulistan & Shameem helped her in accepting this chapter of her life. Shireen has always been a very selfless person that is why we saw how she took everything on herself in order to protect Durkhane’s honor, similarly, even though she knew that Safiullah wasn’t going to treat her with respect, she only accepted him because she saw what she meant to Gulistan & Shameem as well. The way Shireen refused to meet Pari goes to show that she is well-aware of the game that Pari played & how she is responsible for maligning Shireen’s name, so Shireen didn’t find it necessary to rekindle a relationship that meant nothing to her at this stage.

I loved loved loveddd how they showed everything that Shameem was going through. The conversation she had with Aurang was absolutely beautiful. I must say the timing with which everything is revealed & how everything is linked with each other makes it a very unique experience. Like at first, where they clearly showed that even Gulistan came to realization that everything that his father faced or to an extent that he was facing was basically a punishment for dealing in Riba & then in the next scene we saw how Aurang was trying to console his mother by telling how Allah was testing her for her patience, like it wasn’t a punishment for her but a test which she had to take. I loved this bit the most where the writer elaborated that for Gulistan, it was a punishment but for Shameem, because she was innocent & had no say in what her husband or her father in law did, it was basically a test of her patience. Just when I saw Shameem crying in front of Aurang, this is exactly what I had in my mind, because I was wondering why Shameem was facing the brunt for what Baraan or even Gulistan have done all their lives & just the very next moment in that particular conversation, my doubts were cleared, this goes to show the amount of wisdom & intelligence that has gone into writing a script like this. Respect!

It’s a done deal by now that every episode of Sang e Marmar will bring a few moments which will force me to shed a tear or two & this time around, that was the moment that Gulistan & Shameem shared, where Gulistan offered Shameem to hold his hand after getting to know how distanced he was from his wife all his life & how she longed for him. That was yet another reality check that Gulistan got that in the pursuit of attaining power & authority, he forgot to treat Shameem as a wife. Even though Shameem is dealing with the pain her way, the sudden change in Gulistan’s behavior always comes as a reminder to her of all the things that she has gained now after losing all that she had. The way Gulistan tells Shameem to sit with him for dinner, the expressions of disbelief on her face was another very sweet moment, Gulistan has started making things right because he is tired & he has been defeated & this is how Shameem has never seen her husband before, that is why Shameem couldn’t believe what she was experiencing & it was very very sweet. I loved how Palwasha gave them all a space to have some family-time & it was good to see Gulistan having a conversation with his family. I know it’s a very random thing but seeing them all having green tea after dinner brought a smile to my face, like it’s a very small thing that sheds a light on the Pukhtoon food culture, but goes to show the attention to detail with which the director has directed this drama!

The scene where Pari is singing to her child was actually quite depressing but it had a very clear message. Pari is now going to prepare her child to avenge his father’s death. It was basically shedding a light on the loop that begins, the circle which everyone is forced to complete when a murder takes place. Saif ur Rehman killed without thinking things through, Saif ur Rehman also got killed & now his child will pretty much have the same fate because sadly, his mother has developed the hunger for revenge too. Sad but true!

The scene between Shameem & Shireen was another best moment of this episode, like it had no dialogues, just some very powerful expressions that told us all a tale of what was going through Shameem’s mind. Shameem looked at the tree & the birds which she took care of, which she nurtured all her life but now she handed over the responsibility to Shireen because she was tired & she wanted to give up. I loved how it showed that Shameem has given it all to this home, how she has literally dedicated her entire life to nurture each & everything related to it but now she wanted the time off because she has no courage & probably no motivation left to do it anymore. It was absolutely beautiful!

Malang Jaan & his story was something that Gulistan was now able to relate to as well. After Baraan Khan & his suffering, Malang Jaan’s story is another thing which Gulistan has gotten a clear perspective of. The way Gulistan Khan painted the picture of Malang Jaan’s suffering & his peaceful ending in front of Aurang to make him understand how even he wanted some rest now was deep, meaningful & very heart-touching. Gulistan Khan has realized that he has failed, he has understood that he has been defeated & now he has given up the urge to hold onto the things he kept closer to his heart all his life. Gulistan knows that Aurang has all the qualities of becoming his successor & he’d probably do a better job at everything in comparison to Gulistan, that is why has has decided to rely on Aurang & take a back seat from everything. I loved where at one hand Shameem gave the responsibility to Shireen, on the other, Gulistan Khan gave the responsibility to Aurang too! What a perfect closure & what a perfect way to start a new journey!

Overall, this episode was beautiful. I must say I am impressed how even after 21 episodes, the drama-makers have kept our interest alive in the show. This drama has turned out to be like one of those mystery case files where one mystery unravels & another awaits for the viewers, also what makes it absolutely amazing is that everything has been done so tastefully & perfectly that you just can’t find faults or loopholes. Sania Saeed & Noman Ejaz surely took the crown in this episode, followed by the writer who came up with such a brilliant script & embedded so many beautiful lessons in it. I must say, it takes a lot of courage to show something so controversial with so much of accuracy & for that, the team of Sang e Marmar deserves all the accolades. The preview of the next episode got me excited already, looks like Durkhane will finally unveil the truth, which is good because she should take the responsibility for her mistakes. I can’t wait to see the next episode alreadyyy!!! Please share your thoughts about this beautiful episode of Sang e Marmar.

Keep Supporting,
Cheers,
Zahra Mirza.

Patari Is Giving Platform To Raw Talent Music

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Pakistan’s largest music streaming service Patari promised to show case raw and unused talent in their latest series ‘Tabeer’. The project will pair the singers up with established producers, in an attempt to create memorable music. Their first release ‘Sibi song’ gave an opportunity to a sibbi boy who nailed it in collaboration with SomewhatSuper. Abid Brohi, an errand boy from Balochistan’s Sibbi area, never learnt how to read or write. But he proved to be an entertainer, and is breaking the internet.

The second song of the series released yesterday and this time the singer is a 12 year old, Jahangir Saleem from Rohri. He works as an office boy, but his dream is to one day break out as a singer so that he could support his family. The song called ‘Chitta Chola’ is produced by Abbas Ali Khan.

Thora Jee Le: 4 Reasons why we’re waiting for the film to release!

Rafay Rashdi’s Thora Jee Le is set to hit the cinemas tomorrow, from the new age drama to new faces, viewers are going to experience it all. So while we’re waiting for the clock to tick down we thought we’ll share some of the reasons on why we’re waiting for this film.

1) Some fresh faces

Thora Jee Le: 4 Reasons why we're waiting for the film to release!

Since we always want to see new faces, we can only imagine how cool it will be having all leads who are newcomers. So a film on youth is actually played by the youngsters and these newbies might be the next rising stars. The cast includes supermodel cum actor Rizwan Ali Jaffri, Bilal Abbas, Ramsha Khan, Fatima Shah Jillani, Ahsan Moshin Ikram, Kasim Khan and Salman Faisal.

2) The Fresh Plot

The film promises to bring a fresh story that celebrates love and friendship. The story will be about trust, self discovery and most importantly friendship and that too jigri one. So a journey of seven friends with seven ongoing dramatic lives will surely make it a blend to watch at least once.

3) The Music

It has an original soundtrack that includes not so popular but amazing voices of Midhat Hidayat and Royal Law. The selection of new artists is likely offering something new for everyone and what stood out in every song was the vocals which were soothing and pretty impressive.

4) The direction by a new director

The recent addition to the directors of Pakistani cinema is Rafay Rashdi, he is certainly new but all we’ve seen till now proves that he might turn out to be a promising addition to the industry. Since he is a new director, we can expect him to offer something new to the audiences. The film is produced by Mahtab Rashdi. Thora Jee Le may not be very Pakistani but the effort surely seems to be different!

Rimsha Butt

Balu Mahi’s Second Video Song ‘Bechaniyan’

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Haissam Hussain’s romantic comedy Balu Mahi is one of the most awaited films of 2017. The soundtrack released recently and we couldn’t help but listen to the songs repeatedly. The video song ‘Bechaniyan’ released today and truly celebrates love and friendship. It is sung by very talented Sahir Ali Bagga and Afshan Fawad.

Balu Mahi is a modern romantic comedy that revolves around a bride, Mahi, who runs away from her wedding with a guy, Balu, whom she merely knows. The film which is produced by Sadia Jabbar is slated to release on February 10, 2017.

Teaser Of ‘Saladin’ Is Impressive & Promising

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An upcoming film ‘Saladin’ is set to shake the entertainment industry. The teaser which released recently proves that it’s not like any typical one but promises to be different and extremely interesting.

The film will be based on a Muslim ruler Salahuddin Ayyubi who was the first sultan of Egypt and Syria and the founder of the Ayyubid Dynasty. The movie is set to highlight the ruler’s compassion, generosity, military skills and most of all immense respect for all even during a period of hatred and religious fanaticism.

The teaser was shot entirely in Lahore and looks amazing. Umar Agha, a film graduate from Columbia University, is behind this concept and researched a lot to discover the legend Saladin (Salah ad-Din Yusuf ibn Ayyub). The teaser has already created buzz in Hollywood and there have been positive responses coming up. The team of ‘Saladin’ needs funds to continue their project and create a proper feature film.

Teaser Of 'Saladin' Is Impressive & Promising

We hope the team gets the funding it requires because we just can’t wait to see more of these impressive visuals.

Teaser Poster & Release Date Of Saba Qamar’s Hindi Medium

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Two posters of Saba Qamar starer Hindi Medium release last year and we couldn’t help but admire her beauty and smile. Irfan Khan now released the teaser poster along with the releasing date and we’re super excited because the poster this time seems to be more meaningful with an impactful line.

Hindi Medium will mark Saba Qamar’s debut in Bollywood opposite Irfan Khan. The film will be the story of a couple from Chandni Chowk who wants to be included in Delhi’s elite society. It is Produced by Dinesh Vijan, Bhushan Kumar; Directed by Saket Chaudhary. Hindi Medium is slated to release on May 12, 2017.

Ranveer Singh’s Pakistani Look Alike Is Breaking The Internet!

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Doppelgangers are always amazing to look at and yet quite hard to find. Hammad Shoaib who is a resident of Faisalabad, has recently been making waves in social media, because he looks like Bollywood actor Ranveer Singh. Hammad shares uncanny resemblance with the Bollywood star and his Instagram pictures actually prove that. He happens to be a die hard fan of Ranveer because be it the hairstyle or beard he has maintained it all. Photos of Hammad have been breaking the internet and reports suggest that he’s all set to enter the entertainment industry.

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Dumpukht – Atish-e-Ishq- Episode 27 Last Episode

I’ve enjoyed every single episode from start to end and I can’t help but appreciate this intelligent piece of work that stands out amongst a plethora of dramas most of which have far more resources and outreach. A big shout out to the channel A Plus for taking risks, the team- cast and crew for giving us such a high energy drama that kept me wanting more. The finale was immensely gratifying and had a sense of completion. Kulchu and Billu came full circle and their journey was one riddled with challenges and setbacks yet in the end, love conquered all.

Habibullah was a loose cannon and started exhibiting his uncontrollable desire to have Kulsoom- Haroon had a moment of realization after years of being brainwashed into worshipping his Peer. At first, I was surprised when Bilal seemed reluctant to pull the trigger but I think Bibi had to do the unthinkable to make peace with not just her ancestors but also herself and keep the faith of their believers alive.

The drama questioned the obvious but there are so many people out there who refuse to see the light. The peers are considered intermediaries and while deciding the fate of many, some of them deem themselves to be God! There were many instances that drew such mortifying comparisons yet I feel the subject was handled with maturity and the ending made sense of it all.

The friction between Kulsoom’s father and uncle was a clash of beliefs. Nimmo yet again proved to be wise beyond her years. Kulsoom’s parents realized their daughter was being exploited and only then did they understand how wrong they’d been all along.

Meher Nigar showed her mettle by empowering her son to free Kulsoom. Had things not played out the way they did, I would not have been satisfied with the ending. Haroon Bhai not only saved Kulsoom, he ended up saving Bibi too. I loved the last few minutes of the episode and even though I had waited a very long time, I was ecstatic to see Billu and Kulchu behave in the same manner that made me fall in love with their characters.

Dumpukht had some extraordinary dialogues to its credit that will forever be etched in my memory. Zafar Mairaj penned a well thought out script and kept it real. Kashif Nisar is a brilliant director who ensured the episodes were crisp and well paced. The promos never gave away the story (here’s looking at you Hum TV) and created just enough buzz to keep me hooked. Dumpukht was one of the most underrated dramas of the year and unfortunately non-commercial dramas especially those that don’t air on Hum TV or Ary never quite get the recognition they deserve.

What did you think of the journey? Did the ending feel complete? Thank you to those who shared their views on the weekly discussions and embraced this drama just as I did. You all made me look forward to discussing the episodes and kept me intrigued.

Kanwal Murtaza

Shehrnaz Episode 12 Review – Snoozefest

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This episode yet again focused on Shehrnaz’s heartbreak and this particular track had been-there-seen-that written all over it. The story now is clearly no longer about Shehrnaz’s dreams or career but about her love life which is confusing as well as colorful! I am not denying the fact that there are many girls out there like Shehrnaz who fall for the wrong men not once or twice but many times and every time they feel like it is the end of the world for them when the relationship ends but there is absolutely nothing intersting about watching such a heroine going through break ups one after another! Also, the writer has not told Shehrnaz’s story with utmost honesty therefore it confuses the viewers. This so-called platonic relationship is difficult to relate to especially because KK has been well-established as a producer who has affairs with actresses very often. Shehrnaz explained to her friend that she did not feel guilty because she was in love and was hoping that this involvement with KK will make her forget her past. Shehrnaz was once shown as a wise girl who did not get “distracted” easily but now there is hardly any mention of her career and the scenes covering her love life are monotonous. Ayeza Khan managed to pull of and made the most of a character like Elma’s but here she has absolutely nothing to work with because not only is the script weak but the director hasn’t put in a lot of effort to add some novelty to the scenes. The performances by some of the supporting actors are below average as well.

Sherry’s track was always dull but it is even more monotonous now because the scenes covering his track in tonight’s episode were exactly the same as the last one. Even if he goes back to Shehrnaz at some point it will have absolutely no impact because their story was never effective to start with. This entire track has been handled poorly right from the start.

Shehrnaz Episode 12 Review - Snoozefest

Shehrnaz’s father and her relationship with him was one of the finest parts of this drama but that track also ended with this episode. Honestly speaking the only character I truly felt for in this episode was that of Naseeb Gul. Other than that none of the other tracks are holding my interest for now. Shehrnaz’s dependence on KK will increase with her father’s death and now that his wife is involved in this entire scenario too there will probably be a lot more sobbing until someone new enters Shehrnaz’s life!

There was a time when I was extremely interested in Shehrnaz’s story because I felt like this drama was going to be about her efforts to make it big in the industry but that particular aspect of her life was covered in 2 episodes and now the entire focus is on her love life. Overall, this episode was pretty average just like the last one and if this drama continues to be this dull, I will probably stop watching it.

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

Promos & Schedule Of Tumharay Hain

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Promos of upcoming drama Tumharay Hain are out. Agha Ali who has already impressed us with his role in Andaz-e-sitam will also be seen in Tumharay Hain as the lead and the rest of the cast includes Sara Khan, Rabab Hashim, Ahmed Hasan, Hasan Ahmed, Behroze Sabzwari, Huma Nawab, Shehreyar Zaidi, Hashim Butt, Birjees, Shaheen Khan. The drama is directed by Shehrazade Sheikh and written by Pareesa Siddiqui. The drama is all set to go an air from 23rd January, every Monday at 9pm on Ary Digital.

Rahat Fateh Ali Khan’s Next Bollywood Single

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Rahat FAteh Ali Khan has time and again amazed us with his melodious voice. With many hit songs to his credits, Rahat is yet again all set to collaborate with Bollywood singer Anupama Raag for his upcoming romantic single ‘Saware’ for Times Music India.

The song is composed and written by Anupama Raag herself and produced by Nikhil Dwivedi. It features Bollywood actor Kunal Khemu and Miss India Grand International 2015, Vartika Singh. The teaser released today and sounds like a soulful and touching song.

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Personal Questions Answered! by Aiman Khan & Muneeb Butt At A Morning Show

Famous on screen and real life couple Aiman Khan and Muneeb Butt are finally engaged now. This celebrity couple flexibly acknowledged their relationship and appeared together at almost every event. After having a star studded engagement ceremony, the couple now shared some hush push details with their fans at the morning show. Aiman and Muneeb were seen at Good Morning Pakistan and we must say these two always look super adorable!

In a fun segment, the couple was seen answering some interesting questions. Ary even gifted them a ring for Aiman!

 

 

 

 


 

The cute couple revealed more about their wedding, and guess what they’re going to get married in a year’s time.

 


 

Clips from the engagement are surely not a miss!

 


 

Muneeb had a fun thing to share as he revealed how he used to recognize Aiman.

 


 

The Q&A segment was a never ending one, as the couple revealed more about their relationship.

 


 

 


 

Last but not the least, some beautiful moments from the star studded night.

 


Fawad Khan’s Latest Photoshoot for ‘Silk’

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The heartthrob Fawad Khan is all geared up for his upcoming film Maula Jatt 2. He was recently spotted at various events with his new look and the bts shots from his latest photoshoot for ‘Silk’ are doing rounds on social media. Silk By Fawad Khan is a clothing line owned by Fawad in collaboration with his wife. The brand was established in 2012. Fawad is changing the style game with that mustache, his recent look is truly dashing! Have a look at the pictures below.

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Shaan Requests PM To Ensure The Release Of Pakistani Films In India!

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Actor, director Shaan Shahid, who is known for his die-hard patriotism has spoken about PM’s latest strategy to release Indian films in Pakistan. Shaan has always put Pakistan before his own career and has denied many offers from Bollywood till date. He even had public spats with other celebrities over working in Bollywood. He has always shown his concern towards the exchange of talent between India and Pakistan and is yet again standing by our country’s industry.

For those who don’t know Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif recently formed a committee to ensure the release of Indian films in Pakistan. Shaan took to Facebook and requested PM to make similar strategies to promote Pakistani films in India.

Shaan Requests PM To Ensure The Release Of Pakistani Films In India!

Shaan believes that similar measures should be taken to release Pakistani films across the border and his humble request is justified.

India’s ban on Pakistani artists has been ongoing since the URI attacks which resulted in Pakistan banning Indian films, though the self imposed ban on Indian films was already lifted a while back!

Moray Saiyaan Episode 11 Review – Interesting Turn of Events!

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Ohkay so, this episode of Moray Saiyaan was quite interesting & even though everything that happened was quite unexpected, but it was done convincingly & appropriately. I really hope that the drama-makers don’t drag the drama from this stage & end it in a decent number of episodes because the pace of the drama is somewhat slow already, so slowing it down further won’t help actually. I think a chunk of every single episode is dedicated to the family issues which haven’t been explained till date, so it would be better to omit those conversations, or elaborate those issues which they keep on discussing repeatedly, on the loop, continuously, without any pauses!

So, Nimra decided to call it quits as she knew that Ghaziyan wasn’t happy with everything that was happening, but Nimra not only said no, she also made sure that Ghaziyan gets what he wants. Nimra already knew that if she & her father won’t make it happen this day, then Ghaziyan will have to suffer a lot more as Zakia wouldn’t allow what he wants. It was good to see that Nimra not only convinced her father, but also requested him to speak to Zubaria’s father about her Nikkah with Ghaziyan. Even though everything that Zubaria’s father heard caught him off-guard but he gave in because he has met Ghaziyan a few times & in those meetings, Ghaziyan left such a good impression on Zubaria’s father that he had no reason to say no. The more I think of it, the more I feel it was such a blessing in disguise that Zakia wasn’t attending this family function, lol!

Finally, Ghaziyan & Zubaria officially got married, they became a couple & I actually had a good time seeing Ghaziyan’s excitement & Zubaria’s act of not being happy, whereas she was subtly smiling to herself because of everything that was happening in their favor. Even though Zubaria ended up agreeing to the promise that her father made & the decision he took for her, but I really like the fact that she is so dignified where she is still standing by her stand. Even though, from this day onward, Zubaria has no reason to be stern but she doesn’t want to give Ghaziyan an edge to believe that he can treat her as his wife & expect her to treat him as her husband. Everything that has been happening & has happened in the past is already too hard for Zubaria to cope up with, therefore it seems understandable that she is taking her time & is still thinking things through. Yes, Ghaziyan has gotten what he wanted, he has got the love of his life, but Zubaria is definitely going to make him realize that he still has to win her over.

Even though Nimra spoke on behalf of Zubaria & Ghaziyan but I wonder why didn’t she honestly tell her mother that she decided to call everything quits & convinced Zubaria’s father to accept Ghaziyan as his son in law. Anyways, as expected from a negative soul like Zakia, she created a havoc after getting to know that her daughter didn’t get married. I find it actually quite funny how while standing in Ghaziyan’s home, Zakia tells him to go away & leave this place? For the first time, it looked like even Waris knew his sister quite well & he knew that she has zero sensibility when it comes to understanding & respecting the relationships that she has but I feel he is the only one who is responsible for Zakia’s inflated ego. Waris has given his sister Zakia so much of freedom & so much of an edge that now she has directed her entire hatred & negative energy towards Waris’s only son Ghaziyan, still he is unable to take the matters in his hand & tell Zakia off. The way Waris has allowed Zakia to rule his place & his small family will only push him away from his son because Ghaziyan seems a lot rebellious & I won’t be surprised if he will leave this place again because of Zakia.

I found Jamshed’s concerns realistic where he was feeling bad that his father didn’t bother telling him about Zubaria’s Nikkah. Also, another loophole was that Jamshed’s wife spoke to her father in law regarding Nimra’s Nikkah function that she wanted to attend & it was suggested that she & her father in law will attend it together, so why was it that while everything was happening, she was nowhere to be seen?

It was good to see that Anas & Nimra decided to have a conversation with their mother about how she shouldn’t be so rigid because by the end of the day, they all were living in Waris’s house. Zakia has gotten used to the idea of literally exploiting her brother’s trust that she can’t think beyond her selfish approach & feels that everything that she is doing is perfectly alright. I think both Ghaziyan & Waris have given her so much of importance in their lives that she thinks she is entitled to pass verdicts on what Ghaziyan should & shouldn’t do. I found it actually quite amusing how Zakia informed Ghaziyan that she would never want Zubaria to come to this place? Like duh!

Anyways, I had a great time watching this episode. I must say I like Ghaziyan’s character for the fact that in a drama where everyone has furrowed brows & extremely tensed & depressed faces, he adds a touch of humor with his child-like behavior especially when he speaks with Zubaria or is dealing with any matters concerning her. I have now started to feel that they all need to at least lighten up because I don’t remember a single scene where I saw them all sharing a hearty laugh with each other. Everyone is just so serious, depressed & tensed as if they don’t experience any other emotion & are deprived of happiness. Yes, even these sad emotions are believable since they all are in such a situation but c’mon, lighten up please. The preview of the next episode made me laugh where Anas was only concerned about his ‘honeymoon’ & here we all were wondering about how important his role would be & how he will contribute to the story only to find out after 10 episodes that he is just as desperate & selfish like Zakia is…I think it runs in the blood. Ghaziyan & Zubaria looked absolutely adorable together but now I’d like to see Zubaria throwing some friendly smiles at her husband too because c’mon he deserves it. Anyways, please share your thoughts about this episode of Moray Saiyaan.

Keep Supporting,
Cheers,
Zahra Mirza.

Three Times When Social Media Turned Sour!

Lately there have been many cases when social media turned sour. Social media is a platform where people share their moments and thoughts with others but recently it has been more like a criticizing platform. First it was celebrities and now it’s mango people too. In this digital age we as users have a huge power to ruin or build anyone’s life through internet. Celebrities share their personal lives with their fans so they are bound to receive both love and criticism but trolling and criticizing publicly has been becoming a norm. All this has been rising which is building up controversies as there were three recent cases.

1) Urwa Hocane and Farhan Saeed not only attained attention for a public wedding but also amassed criticism. Many people on social media slammed the couple for the extravagance and encouraging consumerism with such a high profile wedding. The criticism was not limited to the celebrations but the dressing too. The controversy was rising with every passing day and that’s when Mawra spoke about all this. Mawra came out in defense, she expressed her sincere sentiments over the hatred spilled by people. The whole controversy was put to rest after Mawra spoke out and closed the story.

Three Times When Social Media Turned Sour!

2) Yasra Rizvi got married to Abdul Hadi at the end of 2016. They had a simple ceremony, which emanated a sense of humbleness. Her marriage attracted a widespread criticism from social justice warriors, who use religion to comment on others. Abdul Hadi is 10 years younger than his wife, he’s also in final stages of completing his masters degree. The Haq Mehr decided for the marriage was merely Namaz Fajr, and all these details led social media moral police to comment harshly on their personal lives. Yasra was inspired by Umm Sulaym and choose the mehr, which is absolutely accepted in Islam. She managed to speak her mind and shut all the haters through a video message. She even shared all this in a Facebook post.

Three Times When Social Media Turned Sour!

3) English is somehow becoming too important in our society, if one speaks wrong Urdu it doesn’t even matter but if it’s English, people make fun of others. The recent case was of an innocent college going girl who was interviewed in Murree, the girl out of excitement made a blooper and accidentally said something that wasn’t correct but social media police works better than anything and they left no stone unturned to troll the girl. There were memes and all kinds of jokes made on her by some people and some hungry for likes pages. The girl is reportedly not even attending her college and people who trolled her intentionally or unintentionally, actually took away her confidence and hope.

Three Times When Social Media Turned Sour!

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Muqabil Episode 7 Review – Complicated Situations

This episode of Muqabil was gripping as usual and the most important aspect of this episode was watching Pareesa share exactly how she felt with a family member. The response she got went to show that she was the only sensitive person in her family! Mehmood’s “apology” and the way Pareesa was pushed by her mother to apologize to him was one of those scenes which give you goose bumps; this was a very disturbing scene. Although Mehmood told Pareesa that he was really “sorry” but at the same time he accused her of committing a bigger sin than he had committed! I must admit that this scene reminded me of Sangat but so far the writer has not tried to show that Mehmood truly is “sorry” for what he did. The manner in which he covered up for himself when Shehnaz came and had no qualms in mentioning the pool incident went to show that deep down he didn’t think he had done anything for which he had to pay a big price. He asked Pareesa to “move on” because he had already moved on! Pareesa’s conversation with her little friend after this scene showed for the first time that she wasn’t sure if this was the right thing to do. Until now Pareesa was very sure that this was what she wanted to do but now after this “encounter” with Mehmood she was seen wondering if she really wanted to do this. While Asif Raza Mir owns his character completely, Shaheen Khan continues to shout throughout. Her character could have been shown as loud and annoying even without all this screaming. I was tempted to fast forward her scenes tonight.

Pareesa shared how she felt that night with her brother but he could not care less. Salman is happy with his life because even if his parents were never around he probably learned to depend on things and money to give him comfort. The way Pareesa explained how alone she was that night was extremely touching. I had not trouble connecting to her character in this scene and I could imagine how a little girl in her position would have felt in such a situation. None of her family members were there for her when she needed them the most and that is when she decided to distance herself from everyone. Kubra Khan’s acting once again was absolutely superb in tonight’s episode. Even though the actor playing Pareesa’s brother’s role gave a below average performance but Kubra Khan managed to make this scene a complete success. Also, this scene was directed really well.

Muqabil Episode 7 Review - Complicated Situations

Arman and his father’s scenes together were a treat to watch too particularly because of the brilliant acting by both the actors involved and the sleek direction. Mohsin Abbas’ body language and expressions were beyond perfect in this particular scene. No matter how closely you observe him, you cannot find faults in his performance. His amazing and faultless performance has definitely added charm to his track and character.

It was interesting watching Mehmood blame his son and wife for everything when in fact he was the one who was truly responsible for the situation everyone was in. Arman seemed to be relatively more at ease with getting married to Pareesa after his meeting with her. I feel for him every step of the way because he has no clue what is going on and the only explanation he could come up with was that Pareesa needed someone reliable to look after her plants!

Apart from the acting, the unpredictable and enticing storyline and creative direction, the locations and picture quality of this play are amazing. After tonight’s episode I am however a bit worried about how Pareesa and Mehmood’s interactions might be covered in the future. Also, I am still wondering why Arman’s annoying mother gets way more scream time than she deserves especially because she isn’t really adding much to the story at this point. I also think that the story needs to move forward now.

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

This Tribute To Junaid Jamshed Will Make You Nostalgic

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Singer turned preacher Junaid Jamshed passed away in a tragic plane crash on December 7, 2016. His death came as a shock to whole nation and many celebrities paid their tributes but the recent one by Salman Ahmad is different and heart wrenching. Salman Ahmad, founder of Junoon and an old friend of Jj released a short flim named ‘Khwab’ which features the Journey of JJ from a singer to an Islamic preacher. The film has been directed, written and edited by Imraan Ahmed Khan. The team has done an amazing job and we can’t thank them enough for all these timeless memories.

PM Nawaz Sharif Forms A Committee To Release Indian Films In Pakistan

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Since the URI attacks, relations between India and Pakistan are not getting any better. India banned Pakistani artists post the rising conflict and Pakistan in return banned Bollywood movies. Pakistani cinemas faced huge loss since we don’t produce enough movies. Cinemas then resumed screening of Indian films last month, but Indian distributors were reluctant to screen their films in Pakistan which did not worked in favor of our cinema.

Recent reports suggest, Indian movies might return to Pakistan soon because Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on Monday constituted a committee to look into the matter. Nawaz Sharif has formed a special committee comprising of Maryam Aurangezeb, Azmat Ranjha, Irfan Siddiqui and the Film Censor Board Chairman Mubashar Hassan, who will all be part of the committee that will give clearance to Indian movies.

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According to Images, the information ministry, in consultation with the commerce ministry, has prepared a procedure for allowing import of two to three Indian movies per month through NOCs for their screening in Pakistani cinemas. So, Fans of Mahira can excite now because this might be a positive turn for the release of Raees in Pakistan.

ARY Viewers Choice Awards – Winners Announced!

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Ary Digital is one of the most established and well known channels of Pakistani industry and had two successful dramas to it’s credit this year. Ary recently launched an online portal for people to vote for their favorite characters of 2016. Ary’s recent approach was the best way for fans to choose their favorite stars/characters and actors on the other hand, had a chance to know what their fans feel about them. Thousands of people voted online and the wait is over because the results are already up.

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Stay Tuned, other categories results are Coming Soon.

Mahira Khan Starts Shooting For ‘Verna’

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Mahira Khan is truly experiencing an elongated purple patch in her life, with a highly anticipated Bollywood debut and some really good projects in Pakistan. Earlier, there were reports of Mahira being be a part of Maula Jatt 2, though there are no confirmations from her side yet but the diva has already started shooting for her upcoming flick ‘Verna’ Verna is a social drama film written, directed and produced by the mastermind Shoaib Mansoor under the banner of ShoMan productions. This will be Shoiab’s third film dealing with empowerment and woman issues. Verna is slated to release on Eid-al-Fitr 2017.

 

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