Geo has just announced its special Ramadan transmission for 2017. Titled ‘Dil Dil Ramzan’, the transmission will air throughout the holy month of Ramadan.
Rumour has it, versatile actors Bushra Ansari and Nouman Ijaz will be hosting the show.
The transmission will air during Seher and Iftar. Online registration for the show will begin soon.
Shahid Khan Afridi, also famously known as Lala and Boom Boom Afridi has remained one of the most popular cricketers, not only in Pakistan but all over the world.
In a column for ICC, Afridi writes “highly entertaining match between the two traditional rivals, who have a rich cricketing history between them.”
“Contrary to popular belief, India and Pakistan players get along very well. Of course, there are exceptions like Gautam Gambhir, who dare I say isn’t the friendliest.” Afridi wrote in the column. “We are unlikely to be found together at a coffee shop anytime soon.”
“We had a heated exchange on the field some years ago and it made headlines all over the world. While I have moved on in life as I feel these things are part and parcel of the game, Gautam for some reason can’t get over it. Good luck to him!”
“While Gautam is clearly an exception, I have enjoyed excellent relationships with Yuvraj Singh, Zaheer Khan and Harbhajan Singh. The three are one of my best mates and we have some wonderful memories together from the times when both the sides used to play and tour each other on a regular basis.”
In 2007, Afridi and Gambhir had an argument during an ODI match hosted in Kanpur.
The Hindi Medium actress, Saba Qamar is riding high on the horse of success. She has appeared in a number of television shows and advertisements in Pakistan. The starlet will be back on our TV screens with a new project called Baaghi, where she will play the role of late social media sensation Qandeel Baloch.
“I am going to be playing Qandeel Baloch in a biopic,” Saba reveals to Images. “I have cut my hair in order to play her,” says Saba. “It’s going to be exciting.”
The biopic is a Paragon Production, produced by Nina Kashif, General Manager of Urdu1.
“We want to tell Qandeel’s story in a very sensitive way,” says Nina. “We do not want to glorify her nor do we want her to look pitiful. She was a victim of honor killing and this is what we will particularly be highlighting. The story has been written by Shazia Khan, the screenplay is by Umera Ahmed and Farooq Rind will be directing.”
Besides Saba in the lead role, the cast also includes Sarmad Khoosat, Ali Kazmi and Osman Khalid Butt.
When asked how does Saba feel about playing Qandeel, a figure who divided opinion with her social media presence?
“An actor is not defined by boundaries and I am not afraid at all,” Saba says “Qandeel was a victim and a fighter and somebody needs to tell her story. She was a woman who went from place to place trying to find work for herself. She tried to work in transport, read devotional naats on TV but wherever she went, she was misused by people. It was only much later that she chose to make videos on the Internet. And she did all this and earned money and used it to support her family. Her family didn’t have any problems taking money from her but they felt that it was all right to turn around and kill her in the name of honor.”
“Qandeel represented the double standards that exist in our society,” continues Saba. “She had the courage to expose how two-faced people could be. There were many people that condemned her in the name of religion but tell me, doesn’t religion tell us to abide by many things? How can we choose to selectively follow what we find comfortable and attack anybody who tries to break free from the norms that we choose to set.”
“I am so proud that I ventured out of my country with a ‘dhang ki (decent) film’. Of course, I was excited to be working opposite Irrfan, but I didn’t feel the urge to scream ‘Oh my god!’ or behave like a fan-girl. If he’s an actor then so am I. Having said this, he is an incredible actor and has tremendous screen presence. There would be absolute flurry on the set when he was about to arrive. He used to be very amused by my nonchalance and called me Bindaas.”
“I saw the movie and it has the makings of a complete hit. While watching the first-half, I laughed several times. During the second-half, I cried. I am looking forward to its release.”
“Let them follow,” shrugs Saba. “Everyone has to die someday. I’d rather die after doing something worthwhile.”
Celebrities nowadays are in a race to reach the heights of success in the glamour industry. And many of them usually go for cosmetic surgeries or whitening injections for the same. However, none of them ever had the guts to accept the fact, but this actress decided to share it with the nation that she took five whitening injections!
We all know that celebrities love cosmetic surgeries and fair complexions. Many celebrities have time and again considered various treatments to get fair complexion. Here are a few celebrities who left us all shocked with their transformation!
Although there has been no character development in this play at all in all these weeks but even then all the characters have their own charm. I was however hoping that the story will take a different turn from here but it seems like this is going to be one of those dramas in which the person responsible for putting everyone through hell will be getting away with a lot more than we thought she would be. After watching this episode and the preview of the next one, I have very little hope now that Nayla will ever learn her lesson. Apart from characters which are very interesting and situations which are realistic and easy to connect to, I really like the way this drama has been directed. I love how the director makes sure that in critical situations everyone’s reaction is covered by focusing on the expressions and not relying on dialogues all the times.
Ahmed’s parents are turning out to be my most favorite characters because they are one of a kind. It is refreshing watching in laws who will do anything to make their son’s marriage work even though their daughter in law has tested their patience more than once. They do not compromise because they are naive but they do so because they believe in going out of their way to make relationships last. It shows how they were brought up and what a different perspective they have of life. They are not vengeful or egoistic. There are times when they get annoyed, impatient or disappointed but their priorities never change. I loved Abid Ali’s expressions when Ahmed’s daughter asked him if he was going to stay with them forever. Ahmed’s reaction to the whole situation is realistic as well and completely in line with his character. He is a loving and caring human being but he finds it really hard to live with someone like Naila for obvious reasons.
Naila clearly wanted Ahmed to stay with her but just like always she was not willing to change her attitude at all. Naila has always used Ahmed and she still does not even like or respect him after all these years which is why it is very difficult for her to make compromises. It is funny how Naila always sleeps peacefully and enjoys her outings no matter what is going on in her life, she puts her own pleasure before everything else. There is no room for other people in her life unless all these people do everything according to her terms and conditions.
I really enjoyed watching this episode as well, it was entertaining, well directed and all the actors fit perfectly in their respective roles. The preview of the next episode suggested that Naila will fall for Emad Irfani’s character – he is the perfect candidate, very good looking! Naila has been shown as a shallow person for whom looks are more important than anything else and she has clearly not “moved on” yet! She is still looking for her prince charming even though she is married and has two kids! I am waiting to find out how the story unfolds in the upcoming episodes. I doubt that Naila’s character will change now therefore it remains to be seen how she will ultimately pay for all these blunders and for taking people who love her for granted.
Do share your views about this episode.
Urwa Hocane and Farhan Saeed won the Best Couple Award at Hum Awards this year. However, the couple was not present at the event to accept their award.
Urwa Hocane’s younger bubbly sister Mawra accepted the best couple award on their behalf, and we must say we loved the acceptance speech. The girl blew us away with the heartfelt speech which has been creating an uproar on the internet.
While accepting the award, the Sammi starlet said, “It’s not just what meets the eye. They’re not just good-looking together but I have seen them give each other immense respect, love, and encouragement for whatever they do.”
She adds, “Thank you for inspiring me! You guys are relationship goals!”
Listen to Mawra’s complete speech at the Hum Awards 2017.
Urwa Hocane and Farhan Saeed had a grand fairy-tale wedding in 2016.
The first edition of Indian Film Festival and Awards of Australia (IFFAA), which was supposed to take place from 7-13 May, has been cancelled.
Several Pakistani celebrities including Humayun Saeed, Imran Abbas, Hareem Farooq, Ali Azmat and former Pakistani Censor Board chief Fakhr Alam were supposed to attend the Indian Film Festival and Awards of Australia (IFFAA) in Australia.
Turns out that visiting Bollywood celebrities were reluctant over sharing the stage with artistes from Pakistan and Indian community in Australia was also against the participation of Pakistani film stars at the event. All in all, the event has been cancelled due to terror threats received over the participation of Pakistani celebrities.
Festival director Vvikas Paul says, “I have received threats from vested interest groups and was worried about the security of my celebrity guests, myself, sponsors and my team. So, we have decided to defer it.”
“We will hold the festival when relations between the two countries improve,” he added.
The Afreen Afreen star, Momina Mustehsan has opened up about her broken engagement with U.S banker Ali Naqvi a various time! However, in a recent interview with Khaleej Times, the lady revealed details of what actually went down memory lane.
“I got engaged because both the families wanted it. My fiance and I didn’t even know each other well around that time.”
Momina got engaged to Ali only two and a half weeks after they met for the very first time.
“We were open to the idea of knowing each other better. That’s why we did not want the news of the engagement to reach out to the public.”
She further added that she had to release an official statement after a picture from the engagement went insanely viral on social media.
“I had to come out and give an official statement because there had been a lot of fake accounts that suggested that it was a still from a TVC shoot!”
But she reveals that the media coverage on her broken engagement news was pretty harsh.
“It was as if they were rubbing it in my face. The good thing that came out of this was that a lot of young girls, who had gone through a similar setback, wrote to me, admiring the way I had conducted myself during this time.”
Pakistani Vj turned actress Madiha Imam is all set to make her Bollywood debut with ‘Dear Maya’. The film stars Madiha along with veteran actress Monisha Koirala in pivotal roles.
The story revolves around Anna and Ira, two young happy go lucky girls who try to change the life of Maya devi, a woman who hasn’t stepped out of her house for 20 years. Madiha Imam shines and makes her presence felt in the 2 minutes 53 seconds long intense trailer.
Written and directed by Sunaina Bhatnagar, ‘Dear Maya’ has been produced by Sandeep Leyzell and Shobhna Yadav under the banner of Bake My Cake Films. It is slated to release on June 2, 2017.
Watch the trailer here:
Popular actors Sarwat Gillani and Fahad Mirza are expecting their second baby and they’re leaving no stone unturned to celebrate their joy. Sarwat Gillani has many popular dramas under her belt and husband Fahad Mirza is a successful surgeon.
Have a look at the adorable pictures of Sarwat Gillani’s baby shower:
Ohkay so, first things first, I will congratulate the team of Nazr e Bad for reaching the 30 episode mark, but I don’t say it because I actually intend to praise their work or their approach, I am saying this with sheer sarcasm because this is what they wanted to achieve & they did it, without even bothering if things were making sense or not or if the story had the charm that it used to have in the beginning or not! I really feel so disappointed with this rating-hungry & profit-generating approach of our drama makers where they just set their minds to a certain number of episodes & then do everything in their might to reach it, without even bothering if the essence of the drama is intact or not. Every single week I tune to Nazr e Bad expecting it to be better thinking that the team of this drama might restore my faith in it but I am disappointed every single time because no, at this point, I think all they care about is dragging the drama & stretching it like a chewing gum, even if the story is making any sense or not!
Last week, when they showed a police officer in the preview who had the documents of Parvez & Aneesa’s contract marriage with him, I thought that will be the end of Parvez & that policeman will do everything to give him the punishment that he deserves but sadly, he was just another pawn, another character added to drag the drama & push the ending further. They have time & again thrown in so many characters that were so not needed but it has been made clear that they are just using these short-lived characters to stretch the drama so that they can buy themselves some time to throw in more episodes. First Aneesa, then Do Muh Wala Baba, now this Police Officer & in this episode, they spoke about some Islamic Scholar who will rescue Parvez, so I think this drama won’t be ending before 40 episodes!
So, Shazia’s sister died & in stead of crying buckets over her sister’s death & in stead of cursing herself for being the reason behind her sister’s death, Shazia being a low-life that she is, was more worried about Parvez & was thinking about ways to rescue his sorry existence. Seriously, every time I see that worry-stricken face of Shazia, I cringe so hard because she is lifeless, absolutely lifeless, a girl who has zero direction in life & has no purpose whatsoever. Shazia’s fixation with Parvez is sickening & puke-worthy. Also, I am not sure why she loves to spend time with Do Muh Wala Baba, like any sane girl in her right state of mind would run at the sight of him but she chooses to be around him & take care of him like his servant, well what else can you expect from a girl of her caliber who has no purpose in life whatsoever. Also, not sure why does she visit Do Muh Wala Baba so often, may be out of sheer boredom, she has assigned herself as his makeup artist, that is why she visits him everyday & stays there till midnight just in case he needs some touch ups, because other than that there’s no reason for her to be around him!
To be honest, the sympathy that I had for Nusrat’s character all this while ended in these two episodes. Firstly, I hate her helpless-sober attitude, because even Allah doesn’t help those who don’t want to help themselves & another reason being her baseless lectures to Maham on how she should do everything to save her marriage by staying quiet & ignoring Almas’s jadu tona too because according to Nusrat, even if they were sinners & what not, they were Maham’s family, like seriously! That entire conversation was so off-putting & it somehow showcased the thought process of the writer where he was trying to justify Almas & Parvez’s deeds by highlighting the fact that people can & should show acceptance to these types of family members who are involved in these kinds of things, because hey by the end of the day, they’re a family & you can’t just hate them for who they are! Wow!!!
I just didn’t understand why Nusrat was riling up at Maham just because she spoke to Almas directly & tried to show her a mirror by mentioning her wrongdoings. Seriously, it was Nusrat who brain-fed Maham all her life against Almas being the one with Nazr e Bad & now that Maham has herself spotted Almas doing some weird rituals, Nusrat wants to shush Maham up? Why!!!???!!! To be honest, in the scene where Almas was hitting Nusrat, I was actually feeling this weird kind of satisfaction because Nusrat has turned herself into a doormat, so it doesn’t matter who treats her in what way because she is ready to accept any sort of treatment since she is a bechari, a sober, a crier, so why not!!!
The entire story that Parvez tried to sell in front of Maham about this ‘saya’ was so bizarre & what’s even more bizarre was that Maham actually bought it. Maham’s character has derailed completely & she doesn’t make much sense anyways. Maham is being used as a beautiful show-piece who adds visual pleasure to the eyes because other than that, her character has no personality, has no stand, has no brains & has nothing going for her. In my opinion, Shazia as stupid as she might be, is far better than Maham because she at least has a thought process even if it revolves around a stinky human being like Parvez but still, she has set her mind to something, unlike Maham who is unable to sort out the mess of her life!
Parvez is not ready to give up on black magic because he lied to Maham & then he contacted his friend to bring him some assignments where he could make money to give it to the police officer. I am not too sure what the writer is trying to portray by showing Parvez in a dire situation, it’s like he is clarifying Parvez’s image that he himself doesn’t want to do black magic now but just because the police officer asked him for money, he has no other choice than to resort to it, like seriously? I am amazed (read sick) at the way the writer is trying to clarify Parvez’s image & how he is trying to justify the things Parvez does or has done till date. The introduction of the new character who will set Parvez free in the upcoming episodes also seems like a writer’s attempt to renew Parvez’s character where he will turn him into a completely new, sin-free & black-magic free person who would’ve never wronged anyone in life & who will now lead a happy nappy life with his lady love Maham!!! The way the characters have been added & different situations have been shown, it looks like the writer is trying hard to make the viewers forget everything that Parvez has done so far, like he wants to fizzle out the memories of Parvez’s wrongdoings, so that in the end when he will turn Parvez into a hero, people won’t remember what he actually did in the beginning!
The latest happenings in Nazr e Bad reminded me of Mohabbat Aag Si, where it turned into a wreck too & the ending that the villain got was totally unconvincing that even after destroying peace of her family members, the character of Apa died a peaceful death that too in the state of Sajda. I am sure this is exactly what the writer will do with Parvez’s character too where he will turn him into a completely innocent soul who will bid farewell to his black magic, will be forgiven everything that he has done & will have a happy ending. My hopes in this drama have shattered completely, like I was expecting that by this stage they will at least show that Maham found out about who Parvez was & what he has done but the way the writer has turned her character into a bholi majj (innocent cow), I am sure that will never happen & she will live happily ever after with her lawn suits that Parvez will buy for her with his haram ki kamai! Also, writer ne Nusrat ke through mohar to laga hi di hai ke 2 shadiyaan toot gain to Maham pe zindagi bhar ka ilzaam aa jayega, so I am sure she will stay married to Parvez till the end! Well done writer! Please share your thoughts!
Keep Supporting,
Cheers,
Zahra Mirza.
Wardrobe malfunctions and other unfortunate incidents at fashion shows are quite common. Recently, a fashion was held in Multan to showcase the spring collection, however, one of the models fell twice on the ramp. The model fell once while walking the ramp and tried to walk for the second time without the heels, but failed again!
Nida Yasir is one of the most popular morning show hosts. Her show is loved by Pakistani ladies in particular. Recently, a guest at her show, who took all our attention is Momal Sheikh’s cute son and you all have to see Nida’s funny reaction as the kid says something sweet.
The suspension of BOL Tv has created an uproar on social media and #bolkobolnaydo has been trending on twitter. PEMRA suspended BOL News’ license yesterday and all the ‘Bol people’ are speaking out in support of the channel.
The channel’s license was denied on the World Press Freedom Day and the general public is supporting the channel.
Amir Liaquat, came out in support of the channel to explain real reasons behind BOL’s suspension. He stated that while the world was celebrating the ‘World Press Freedom Day’, BOL was suspended on the same day which shows the true face of ‘Pemra’.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1y9xe_8O9eY
Hamza Ali Abbasi also spoke against the suspension:
Veena Malik added her two cents:
#BOLkoBolnayDo pic.twitter.com/H5QPW4tqCs
— BOL NEWS (@BOLNewsOfficial) May 3, 2017
Remember when chocolate boy Imran Abbas’ picture with Nargis Fakhri went viral on social media? Seems like, the internet is still not at peace.
Rumours we abuzz that the actors were dating and Nargis was swift to state that she did not even know who Imran Abbas was! The actress also called Imran a ‘nobody’.
Finally, the Khuda aur Mohabbat star, opened up and cleared the air. Speaking to DNA India, Imran Abbas said,
“It was just one of those throwback pictures which I shared on my social media with Nargis and the dancing crew since the crew sent it to me a few days ago and wanted it to be shared.”
He further added,
“The other snap, which was a collage, was also from the same campaign shared more than a year ago, for a local brand which I did in Dubai.”
“Everyone who works with me deserves respect and they all have a share in my memories so I keep sharing pics with my colleagues, co-stars, team/crew and even technicians. So there’s nothing to be highlighted about my friendship with Nargis”
After banning Jalwa Tv for showing vulgar content, Pemra is now setting new rules to be followed by Pakistani dramas, morning shows and Ramzan transmission. The watchdog, Pemra is finally putting an end to all the controversies on Pakistani television.
Here are the rules for dramas:
ڈرامہ سے متعلق ہدایات pic.twitter.com/isttMa76ya
— Report PEMRA (@reportpemra) May 4, 2017
Morning shows:
مارننگ شوز کی نشریات سے متعلق ہدایات pic.twitter.com/Gwqva7wvHO
— Report PEMRA (@reportpemra) May 4, 2017
Ramzan Transmissions:
رمضان المبارک کی نشریات سے متعلق ہدایات pic.twitter.com/50ujkTcf4i
— Report PEMRA (@reportpemra) May 4, 2017
Recently, Pemra fined Hum TV for showing a disputable Telefilm. Along with that, a cartoon on Nickelodeon was also banned for showing inappropriate content.
Noor Bukhari’s divorce from singer Wali Hamid came as a shocking news. However, their divorce case is taking an ugly turn now. Last night, the actress attended an event for her new venture ‘Guzray Pal’ at a local hotel in Lahore, and Wali Hamid showed up uninvited.
According to Samaa news, Noor Bukhari was furious to see Wali around and demanded his instant departure from the venue. The hotel management tried to intervene and resolve the dispute but Noor forced Wali to leave.
The actress was heard saying to her husband,
“Why did you come to the event? You and I have no relation now.”
Speaking to media personnel outside, Wali said that it was a personal issue hence he would not talk to the media about it.
“It is a personal issue and I have never talked about my personal problems with the media. She (Noor) is still my wife,” he said.
While Noor adressed the media and spoke about her divorce and disturbed personal life.
Urdu 1 pictures are all set to bring yet another blockbuster, ‘Mehrunisa V Lub U’ featuring Danish Taimoor and debutante Sana Javed. Mehrunisa V Lub U has just dropped its teaser trailer and it is packed with loads of embraces, romance with action and drama.
From Sarso k Kheth (mustard fields), majestic rivers to Danish Taimoor and Sana Javaid’s striking chemistry; the teaser is oozing with the essence of a masala film.
Directed by Yasir Nawaz, and produced under the banner of YNH films, Mehrunisa V Lub U will hit cinemas on Eid ul Fitr this year.
Ohkay so, this episode of Yakeen Ka Safar was detailed & slow but in a good way. I like the fact that the director is taking things slow by giving us an in-depth view into every situation while still making a lot of progress. While watching this episode, my eyes stayed glued to the screen because of the phenomenal performances with which all the actors have brought life to their characters & I must say, the writer & the director should take a bow for such a convincing portrayal of harsh realities.
So, Noori despite being told not to, decided to unveil the culprit & unfortunately for her, he happens to be the son of local politician who obviously has power, authority & resources. In that entire scene, what I loved the most was the little supporter that Noori had. It was heart-warming to see that where this sort of courage & support should’ve come to Noori by her parents, especially her mother, her younger brother had faith in Noori & he was ready to fight for her. I must say the child artist added so much of warmth & honesty in that scene which was filled with negativity that was being spread by the policemen. They surely shed a light on the fact how insensitive policemen can get with the rape victims where in stead of inquiring about what the girl went through, they become self-proclaimed judges who deem it as their moral right to point fingers at a girl’s character because in their ‘mardana’ mind, a man can never be wrong & if a girl gets violated physically, it is only because she had a loose character!
Zubiya was finding it hard to pick up the pieces after her mother has left. I loved how they showcased that in the absence of a mother, how the home becomes a house where there was no one to welcome Zubiya or place food in front of her. I loved those little shots where they showed how Zubiya had to fetch her lunch herself & sat there in seclusion only with her mother’s memories.
Sheema in my opinion got a lot of coverage in this episode & I hope in the coming episodes, we don’t get to see her much because honestly speaking, there’s nothing new or different to her that I would want to see. Sheema took a day to turn into a typical bhabhi who obviously is showing her true colors because she is not happy with the current situation. Sheema is not only ungrateful but she is someone who doesn’t know what it is like to be content in life. She has everything going for her, she has a husband, a son, a luxurious lifestyle but just because she has a father in law who is authoritative & treats her husband like an employee at work, she is unhappy. The way Rehan smiled at her was something sweet like at least he understands his wife’s perspective & has a laid back attitude when it comes to her because he knows her complaints are never ending. To be honest, I don’t mind Sheema’s character & attitude, but yes, I will when she will start creating problems for Zubiya. With Sheema being so dominating & controlling, I am not sure how long Rehan will be able to keep up with his support & sympathy that he feels for Zubiya because Sheema is constantly trying to draw his attention away from his little sister. Rehan is quite submissive, which is not a bad thing but in general, he is failing to draw a line & maintaining a balance which definitely will affect Zubiya in the future.
At least Rehan showed that he was considerate towards Zubiya’s feelings when he told her that she should’ve asked for her college fee from her & not Khalil but then again, Zubiya was forced to remind him that he wasn’t there when she was looking forward to talk to him. I must say, even though this character is quite annoying, I enjoy watching Khalil’s scenes, like I find myself laughing during his scenes because Ehtashamuddin has portrayed this character so realistically. I must say, Khalil has quite a lot of nakhras when it comes to food & even though he may not say it, his wife took good care of him because of which he has developed such taste buds & now when she is no more, even he is finding it hard to adjust to new people taking care of his basic needs. I liked the exchange of words that happened between Sheema & Khalil, like he is well aware of everything that happens under his roof & not only that, he is well aware of everyone’s nature, that is why he knew that Sheema had her sights on her mother in law’s gold, which he made sure to get it back from her possession!
Well, Jahangir’s mother thinks he is a bacha & he was seeking maafi for his ghalti. LOL! Kya bacha hai aur kya ghalti hai aur kya uski maafi thi. To be honest, they have perfectly highlighted how power & authority can turn human beings into animals, that is why even Jahangir’s father Rab Nawaz wasn’t ashamed of what his son did, but in stead he was worried that this might cost him his seat in upcoming elections as the opposition party was looking for reasons to bring him down. I must say I enjoyed his speech at Women’s Day Conference because through him, the drama makers showed the real face of the politicians who only tell lies when they speak to the general public & use heavy words like izzat, tahaffuz, muzahmat which are meaningless to them because when it comes to their own family members, they have completely different set of rules. Rab Nawaz didn’t even breathe in between his speech since he was so focused on convincing women that he was in the favor of their support while easily concealing the truth that he was hiding a rapist in his own home. I found it quite interesting that even Daniyal was present at that conference because I am sure Daniyal is going to be the one who will bring Rab Nawaz & his son Jahangir down. Even though it was for a brief moment, but I liked how they introduced Daniyal’s character as a lawyer who believes in his principles & doesn’t believe in budging for anyone. I am sure Daniyal will bring Noori the justice that she deserves & I am definitely looking forward to that journey.
I had a good time watching this episode, even though the scenarios are grave & the theme of the drama is based on social issues but the director has tried to keep it as less intense as possible, while still maintaining the essence of the story. There is so much that is going to happen in the future episodes & I am already excited to see that because the foundations have been laid in such a convincing manner. I must say, all the actors have done a brilliant job, especially Ehtashamuddin, Sajal Ali & also the girl playing the role of Sheema (help me with her real name please). However, I felt that Shaz Khan was having issues in delivering Urdu dialogues that required a lot of continuity as he clearly seemed uncomfortable & the timing was off too. I hope in the future episodes, Shaz Khan is able to do justice to Daniyal’s character since he has an important role in the story. The direction & the production values are great. I can’t wait to see more. Please share your thoughts about this episode of Yakeen Ka Safar.
Keep Supporting,
Cheers,
Zahra Mirza.
Nida Yasir is known for churning out some interesting facts from celebrity guests at her morning show. Recently, Reema was spotted at Good Morning Pakistan and it was one of the most happening episodes. The beautiful lady who once ruled the cinemas has something to share with us.
Divorces are increasing worldwide and an effort to create awareness for the same is much appreciated. Recently, a video viral on social media, where a husband divorces his wife live at an Egyptian show. The husband wasn’t happy that his wife attended the show and therefore, he decided to divorce her. However, there’s more to it!
Plastic surgery seems to be the growing trend now and many celebrities and models from the entertainment industry bear the pain for some extra addition to their physique and looks. We all know that plastic surgery is in demand these days, but on one hand, where it can add to one’s beauty, it can also turn out as a disaster on the other. Here’s a Pakistani celebrity who went under the knife and tried to commit suicide after seeing the results.
PEMRA is on a banning spree these days, slapping suspensions and fines here and there. The watchdog has now revoked the licenses of BOL TV’s two top channels Bol News and Pak Live. The authority has revoked the license after the Interior Ministry rejected security clearance of the company’s directors.
According to the report, both Bol News and Pak live have been ordered to surrender the original licenses and clear all outstanding dues. Meanwhile, all distribution networks and cable operators have also been directed to stop the channel transmission.
Seems like Bollywood is finally lifting the unofficial ban on Pakistani artists. Another popular Pakistani actress is all set to make her debut across the borders in a major role. Apparently, Monisha Koirala is making her comeback with ‘Dear Maya’ and the teaser of the film released recently.
The girl who has stepped into the Bollywood is Dhaani star, Madiha Imam. She will be playing the role of a 16-year-old girl who resides in Shimla.
Watch Madiha Imam in the teaser of Dear Maya:
In an interview to Images, Madiha opened up about her role
“She’s a sweet, innocent girl who has a best friend named Ira. Anna’s story is about her curiosity about this woman who lives in her neighbourhood and hasn’t left her house in 20 years. I wouldn’t call it a romance or comedy. I guess you can call it a drama film, but it has a little bit of everything in it.”
Here’s how the directors of the film approached her
“She found me online hosting one of my music shows. After watching a few episodes she looked me up and found out I act as well and decided to approach me.”
“I was working with Manisha Koirala and she is amazing at what she does. I had a lot of fun and it was overall amazing,” she added.
In Bollywood, it has become a regular thing these days to reschedule the release date of films to prevent the clash with other films.
Hindi Medium starring Irrfan Khan and Saba Qamar has been postponed, it will now release on May 19 instead of May 12. Reports state that the film has been pushed to May 19 to avoid the clash with Amitabh Bachchan’s Sarkar. The film will now clash with Mohit Suri’s Half Girlfriend. However, the makers said that the release date has been pushed further to give Hindi Medium one more week’s worth of promotion time to ensure that the film gets enough publicity.
The producer, Dinesh Vijan says,
“After watching the film Irrfan and I both felt that we should give it a week more to promote since it has the potential. We are confident about how the film has shaped up and sure that the audience will love it too.”
Saba Qamar is currently in Mumbai to promote her Bollywood flick Hindi Medium.
The sleek Mikaal Zulfiqar is on a roll these days. With three films Ae Dil Meray Chal Ray, Na Band Na Baraati and The Trial already in production, Mikaal is all set to star in yet another Pakistani movie Qaid, where he’ll share screen with Humaima Malick.
The film will be produced under the banner of ‘One Films’ Tv One. The shooting of the film will begin after Eid in Kashmir, Karachi and London.
Talking to Galaxy Lollywood Mikaal revealed “I play a London-based Pakistani lawyer in this social thriller where we will be shedding light on an issue. Humaima Malick is playing one of the female leads while we are in talks with actresses like Armeena Khan, Sarrish Khan for the other lead role. The script is really interesting and I’m sure the audiences will enjoy this film.”
The Hum Awards 2017 was a star-studded affair. Most of the celebrities present at the event were seen sporting western looks.
The star, Hamza Ali Abbasi is one guy who is known for his patriotism and speaking out for the country. In a recent post on Facebook, Hamza slammed a celebrity who asked him why he wore the national dress, shalwar kameez to an award show.
Hamza finished the post asking people to promote Pakistani culture and content. He was dressed in a simple black ‘Shalwar Kameez’ and waistcoat at Hum awards 2017.
Fawad Khan and Sadaf Khan are one of the cutest Pakistani celebrity couples. The Humsafar star has time and again proved that he loves his wife a lot.
We came across this amazing photshoot of the couple for the Masala UAE magazine and we can’t help but fall in love with them all over again. The heartthrob rules millions of hearts, and here’s the queen of his heart!
Their infallible chemistry is so beautiful.
I have to admit that the last scene of this episode made me forget every other development in this episode and I had to watch this episode again so that I could write the review! What a cliffhanger this ending was and I hope that this time around this last scene turns out to be exactly how the viewers would want to see it unfold otherwise it will be a major disappointment. Right now, I am thinking how will I be able to wait another week to find out what Zubeida actually heard especially after watching the preview of the next episode. When Arman was shouting and saying all those things, I was wondering how come no one ever hears them talking and then Zubeida was standing right there – best ending ever to ensure that all of us wait for the next episode impatiently.
Mohsin Abbas Haider and Kubra Khan stole the show yet again with their faultless performances and the amazing chemistry which makes all their scenes special. Their performances and chemistry are the reasons why they should have been given more screen time together in every episode. Arman’s dialogues about Pareesa entering his life like a khudkhush bambar and the way Pareesa tried to make him understand that she did not plan all this was the best part of this episode. Although as a whole there were some filler scenes in this episode as well but few conversations which were intense and performances which were truly mind blowing made this episode an interesting watch. This time around it was easier for me to connect to Arman’s character and I simply love how Pareesa has been shown as such a strong individual. Although Pareesa is shattered from inside but even then she always found a reason to continue loving people. She distanced herself from her parents because she blamed them more than anyone else for what happened to her but she still chose to love and protect Nadia and her flowers. Now too when she found out what a wonderful person Arman was and how much he loved her, she loved him back and is now being shown fighting for their relationship. I must say that there was a time when I felt for Arman way more than I did for Pareesa because I saw him as collateral damage but now Pareesa is definitely being put through a lot more. Mohsin Abbas Haider’s expressions were brilliant when Pareesa was walking out; Arman clearly did not want this, he was torn apart but he also could not let Pareesa go.
Apart from Arman and Pareesa’s scenes together, Zubeida’s conversation with Pareesa in the kitchen was another one which seemed to be going nowhere until Pareesa asked Zubeida if she practiced what she was preaching. Pareesa’s statement could be the reason why Zubeida got inquisitive and decided to find out what exactly was the problem between Arman and Pareesa. I can’t wait for Shehnaz to find out the truth especially after watching her showing so much support not only for Arman but also for Mahmood. She blamed Pareesa for her “attitude” and appreciated Mahmood and his family for putting up with her!
The only issue I have with the developments so far is that Mahmood cannot sense the hatred and disgust Arman feels for him even though it is quite apparent from the way he looks at him. Pareesa’s expressions in the preview of the next episode suggested something completely different! The next episode can be the game changer, let’s see. Muqabil is back on track and I can’t wait to find out what happens next.
Do share your thoughts about this episode.
Ohkay so, what a gripping episode of Alif Allah Aur Insaan, that I thoroughly enjoyed watching. What I am enjoying the most about this drama at the moment is that it has so many stories & so many characters, that the moment a scenario changes, it immediately shifts the focus onto completely different situation, which once again grabs your attention. However, I feel, at the moment only the situations are unfolding & apart from a few characters, we haven’t really gotten much insight into the rest of the characters, which I hope will change & we will get to know all the characters in great detail. The writing & the direction is spot on & I am definitely looking forward to what the rest of the story is about.
I love Raani’s character, like I remember saying that before but I will say that again, I love her character & I enjoy watching her on-screen. The credit definitely goes to Ushna Shah for giving Raani’s character such a perfect treatment that she has become a treat to watch. I love the fact that where Raani is quite mature for her age, she still has this naivety about her, which makes her character very balanced & admirable for some reason. Considering the situation that she has faced all her life & the sort of experiences she has had because of the nature of her work, she still doesn’t have much exposure to know what happens in the world which is beyond her comprehension.
I loved the scene where Shammo came to bid his final good bye to Raani, like it was so sweet & heart-warming & can I just say how innocent that flying kiss of farewell was. Shammo really thinks highly of Raani & he has a high regard of her because of which, he actually took her advice to heart. Shammo was obviously having issues with the life that he was leading but Raani’s advice gave him the courage to step out of his comfort zone because it was Raani who told him to have some faith in himself that he can do anything that he wants & his life wasn’t only designed for singing & dancing. I know in real life, we may not see or feel for people like Shammo but I am sure, the portrayal in Alif Allah Aur Insaan especially through the character of Shammo will help us in changing our perspective & way we look at them, because this drama is surely going to highlight everything that they go through, be it harassment or violence. I like the fact that the writer had this unconventional approach where she brought a character like Shammo to life who despite not having much exposure still has the idea of self-respect & dignity in him, where he believes he can earn a decent living for himself, which is something so refreshing & new. I would love to see the transition & the transformation the character of Shammo will go through & I must say, the way Imran Ashraf has portrayed this character with so much of honesty & truthfulness, it warms my heart & I am looking forward to Shammo’s journey the most.
So, Shahzeb’s mother approached Malik Hashmat to ask for Nazneen’s proposal. I wish they had given us a little more insight into Shahzeb’s character because so far, all I know about him is that he comes from an affluent background & has fallen in love with Nazneen, but when it comes to his personality or his nature, I have no idea about him. So, Nazneen being Nazneen, didn’t really bother much about Shahzeb & his mother as she was more interested in going out with her friends. What I liked about the entire scenario was the way Nazneen shared her concerns with her father, like if you see Malik Hashmat, you’ll get an idea that despite being a loving father, he wouldn’t give much freedom to his daughters to voice their opinions, but it came as a pleasant surprise that Nazneen not only disapproved of Shahzeb in front of her father, but clearly said that she didn’t want to get married at the moment. It was good seeing Malik Hashmat being such an accommodating & easy going father, considering the social setup & environment he hails from. Well, yes, what also came as a surprise to me was how despite knowing about his daughter’s disapproval, he went ahead & fixed her marriage with Shahzeb, like even though Malik Hashmat did give Nazneen enough edge to be frank with him, in the end he made a point that he is going to be the one who will make the final decision.
So, the character that got introduced was of Nigar Begum (Sana Fakhar), a courtesan who is madly in love with Shahzeb. I am interested to know how & when Shahzeb & Nigar came across each other for her to fall so much in love with him to such an extent where she prays to see him, to be with him & has a man tailing him. The description that the flower vendor gave to Raani about Nigar was quite interesting & just when I was hoping that Raani doesn’t pay heed to everything that she has heard, I was proven wrong because it was all that Raani could think of as for her, the idea of a woman walking on money was something so alien & fascinating at the same time. Well, I don’t really blame Raani, like she spends hours asking people for money & she has never raised Rs. 500, that is why she wanted to know more about Nigar Begum who according to her makes money easily. I must say I love the fact that Raani’s character has so many shades, like she is mature for her age yet she is naive but she still has so much of confidence in herself, where she can look in the mirror, apply some kajal & praise herself for her beauty. All this makes her character so interesting & unique.
Just when I thought that we will get to see Shammo being subjected to harrassment & his journey won’t have an easy kick-start, I was pleasantly surprised that Shammo met two decent men who treated him as human being & showed some faith in him. The fact that Shammo accepted the tip only because he was told that it was an advance payment for his work goes to show that he has left everything behind & he seriously wants to make money based on his hard-work.
Overall, this episode was quite interesting & I thoroughly enjoyed watching it. I must say, even though I don’t agree with the concept of Dargah, they perfectly used it to add mystical touch to the entire aspect of love. Sana Fakhar has surely played the character of a courtesan with a lot of grace & elegance, like not even for a second she crossed the line or looked OTT. Sana Fakhar has given Nigar Begum’s character a lot of charm & personality, so well done Sana! Imran Ashraf made me feel Shammo’s pain, which goes to show how much emotionally invested he himself was in this character, which again is his success as an actor. Now coming to the star of the episode & for me that was hands down Ushna Shah, like Raani is messy & unattractive but she still has so much of sass & innocence that she actually made me fall in love with her character, lol. I am loving this drama at the moment & I can’t wait to see more. The direction of this drama has been top-notch & I love the locations. I love the poetry too that they have used in the background to describe the theme of this story & also the concept of love. Hope we’ll get an insight into the rest of the characters too, especially Shahzeb’s. Thoroughly impressed with the theme & the characters of the drama. Please share your thoughts about this beautiful episode of Alif Allah Aur Insaan.
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Zahra Mirza.
Adnan Sarwar, the actor/director of the critically acclaimed Shah (2015), is all set to start production of his new feature film.
The film is based on the story of boundary-breaking “Motorcycle Girl” Zenith Irfan who, at the age of 20, is thought to be the first Pakistani female to complete a solo motorcycle journey through the northern regions of the country. And the leading lady of the film is the very talented, Sohai Ali Abro.
“I feel that Adnan is such a sensitive and intelligent filmmaker and I truly believe in the kind of cinema he wants to create. When I saw Shah I just knew that I had to work with him someday and here I am,” said Sohai in a press release. “It is an absolute honour to play Zenith in his film. The role of this incredible, empowered female is one that I can relate to and is close to my heart. I have always believed in the liberating power of our women, especially considering the taboos we face in our society, and I am really happy that a lot of young girls would be able to look up to me for doing something positive and inspiring.”
Sohai Ali Abro has raised the ante this time by signing a female-centric film and we’re super excited to see the Saat Pardo Mein star, as Zenith.
Adnan Sami, the man Pakistanis love to hate, is once again in the news. He acquired Indian citizenship in 2016 and has been criticised for the same.
The Lift Karade singer plans on exploring new boundaries of his career and will be soon appearing on TV.
In a recent interview, when asked will we see Adnan Sami in Pakistan? The singer replied with a laugh,
“Why not? It’s God’s land. We all have the right to visit places made by God. These boundaries are man-made.”
Talking about his fandom, Adnan said,
“I am an artist and I have fans who love me for the music I am associated with. A true music lover will never give a damn about my citizenship.”
Pakistani actress Naila Jaffery who is battling last stage cancer has refused to take government‘s aid in a protest against the secret meeting of PM Nawaz with Indian businessman. The actress had applied for Rs 0.5 million from President Mamnoon Hussain’s Artist Welfare Fund but refused to accept it.
Hamza Ali Abbasi, who is known for sharing his thoughts on social media, took to Facebook to praise Naila Jaffri’s patriotism.
Naila rejected the money and said, “I cannot accept a dime from the government that entertains people from the very country that has been plotting against us, our interests and our people.”
Saba Qamar is beating Fawad Khan and Mahira Khan like a boss!
Saba Qamar is breaking India’s unofficial ban on Pakistani Artists. Yes! you heard it right, the gorgeous actress has landed in Mumbai to promote her film.
According to reports, Saba Qamar received Indian visa three days earlier and reached Mumbai to promote her Bollywood flick opposite Irrfan Khan.
However, she won’t be visiting other Indian cities due to the threat by Indian extremists. She is scheduled to fly to Dubai, Australia and many other countries for the film’s promotions. Hindi Medium is set to release on May 12, 2017.
Pakistan’s diva Mahria Khan made her debut across the borders with Raees opposite Shah Rukh Khan. Her film created an uproar on both sides of the border, however, the film never made it to the local cinemas.
All those who loved Mahira Khan in Raees will be glad to know that a deleted scene from Raees, featuring the diva and SRK has surfaced online. The short clip shows their sweet and sour romance!
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