Pictures of Fawad Khan driving and posing with a Suzuki Vitara were buzzing on the social media and we knew there was something coming up, putting all speculations to rest Suzuki unveiled their #TheGameChanger Suzuki Vitara. At the launch event of the car, they revealed that the Brand Ambassador is none other than Fawad Khan. The brand is surely going to ante higher this time with Fawad Khan as the new face. Every brand now is certainly rising their game by roping in some huge stars.
Coming back to the car’s launch, the event was covered live at Suzuki Pakistan’s official page and there was a glimpse of Fawad too.
Post the Uri attacks, Pakistani cinema owners had decided to stop screening Bollywood films until tensions between the countries cool down. Though the political situations are no better but Pakistani cinema owners have lifted the self imposed ban on Bollywood films due to the loss faced.
Films like ‘Pink and Freaky Ali’ which were already screened in Pakistani before the ban, are screened again but the new Indian films might not release anytime soon. Earlier, there was news that new Bollywood films will release in Pakistan but the latest reports suggest, that Indian distributors are not willing to release their films in Pakistan at least till the things cool down.
Dawnrevealed, that the owner of Cineplex at Centaurus,Nadeem Mandviwala said, “Forces, which created the situation, are still trying to create hurdles. Currently those hurdles are from Indian side and once they will be removed we will know if there are hurdles from Pakistani side or not. So far we have not faced any pressure from the Pakistani side.”
“I don’t think we will get Indian movies immediately,” he added. “It can take days, weeks and even months to start screening new movies. We have lifted the ban and now it is up to Indian distributors whether they will sell movies to Pakistan. However, a debate has begun in India about it,” he said.
“Once Indian distributors agree to sell movies, we will have to get a no objection certificate (NOC) from the government. If the NOC is issued the movies will have to be cleared by Pakistan Censor Board. After that we will be in a position to say that new movies can be screened in Pakistan,” he concluded.
News about our government rejecting the NOC for Amir Khan’s upcoming film Dangal was doing rounds but the producer of the film Siddharth Roy Kapoor cleared the air.
He stated, “It is an encouraging move that they are allowing Bollywood films. And I hope over time, the two countries sort the issues that they have with each other.”
When asked if Dangal will be releasing in Pakistan, he said, “We are not going to be releasing Dangal in Pakistan. This is a call we had taken a few weeks ago, and we are sticking with that decision.”
A source in Geo revealed that the NOC for Dangal was never applied. The source also revealed that it is the Indian distributors who are reluctant to release new films in Pakistan.
I am slightly disappointed with this latest episode of Shehrnaz because for the first time I felt like there were many developments which were not as convincing as one would have hoped for them to be. With this episode Shehrnaz stepped in the world of showbiz. Her overall personality was introduced in detail in the past few episodes but the complete change in her character (not just her attitude) was difficult to relate to especially because of the multiple times Shehrnaz proved that for her self-respect came before everything else. What Sherry did was definitely terrible but what Shehrnaz did as a reaction was even more impulsive as well as desperate and definitely not in line with her personality. It was all too sudden therefore Shehrnaz’s actions weren’t entirely justified. In my opinion this episode should have covered the repercussions Sherry’s action had on Shehrnaz and gradually after leaving no stone unturned she should have gone to KK for help because accepting KK’s offer too would have meant that Shehrnaz would have to trade her dignity in order to take revenge from Sherry. Even after being tricked by Sherry, she was willing to sign the contract without reading it. The viewers had no way of knowing what was going on in Shehrnaz’s mind except that she wanted to take revenge from Sherry at any cost which is why she was willing to sacrifice anything and everything. Basically, Shehrnaz went from being wise to becoming a complete fool in the span of 10 minutes! The character most us fell in love with changed entirely in this episode and this sudden change was just as rushed as Sherry and Shehrnaz’s “engagement”.
Also, Shehrnaz’s career just like Sherry and Shehrnaz’s relationship was covered in a few minutes. This was the moment many of the viewers had been waiting for but we did not get to see Shehrnaz growing/changing as a person or taking steps forward in her career in stages but it was a big leap forward without showing much-needed details. The preview of the next episode suggests that Shehrnaz and KK’s “relationship” will be covered just as callously as was Sherry and Shehrnaz’s relationship. I absolutely love the overall feel and the general idea of this play but the writer does not have a strong grip on the story and the director has not added the details which were needed to make the viewers understand some important developments. The viewers were never shown the relationship dynamics between Shehrnaz and Sherry and same is the case with her relationship with KK as well. KK wanted Shehrnaz all to himself, which suggests he wanted more than just “friendship” therefore the writer cannot just overlook this aspect of their relationship!
The way KK bribed the university Chancellor/Headmaster was another scene which was executed poorly. This scene should have been more subtle, no matter how rich or influential a person is, the head of a university won’t take bribe this openly. Even after everything Sherry did to her somehow Shehrnaz did not look too happy watching him suffer and the preview of the next episode also suggests that she is not over him just yet! Shehrnaz is losing focus fast and the way her blunders are being shown is somewhat hypocritical because the writer is showing her making these bad decisions but he still wants the viewers to see Shehrnaz as the person she was introduced as. It would have been far better if viewers were shown all these developments in detail and more openly and if the viewers were given the choice to feel whichever way they wanted to about Shehrnaz. In my opinion the writer was too worried about keeping Shehrnaz’s “image” alive to show this particular development in Shehrnaz’s life more openly which has led to confusion.
Ayeza Khan, Aly Khan and Sajid Hassan once again acted brilliantly in this episode but overall it did not have the impact which an episode covering such important developments in Shehrnaz’s life should have had.
How many of you watched this latest development? Do share your thoughts about it.
Nescafe Pakistan had a surprise in store and that was roping in Sajal Ali for their new tvc. The beautiful starlet has been loved by the audience due to some remarkable work she has done in past. The Zindagi Kitni Haseen Hai actress is the new face of Nescafe Pakistan and she wants the audience to choose Coffee instead of Tea for a strong kick and a refreshing day.
Atif Aslam this time has collaborated with a Brazilian model Nicolli Dela Nina for his upcoming music video. There have been no reports on the releasing date but it seems like, the Brazilian beauty has been roped in for the music video. Nicolli, who is the face of the music video is a professional model and has been in modelling since past 5 years.
Tum inn dono Kutto ke beech mein haddi bankey kyun reh rahi ho… Habibullah has made his interest in Kulsoom a matter of great pride and expects Kulsoom will throw herself at him. Kulsoom saw her mother’s cold reaction and understood that it’s futile to expect her mother to change and tried to get Haroon to feel the connection she has with him due to their marriage. Habibullah is now trying to get Kuksoom to understand that her relationship with Haroon is a sin as she never gave her consent at the time of the nikah. He’s trying to nullify the sanctity of marriage but Kulsoom put forth her conditions- she would only opt out of this marriage if Haroon were to divorce her. Kulsoom is beginning to realize that Habibullah is a master manipulator and he wouldn’t order Haroon to divorce Kulsoom because he would have no reason to keep her in his home if she were to get divorced.
Kulsoom tries to get Bibi on her side by declaring her desires to become a mother- she knows that Habibullah has ordered Haroon to maintain his distance but if Bibi were to say otherwise, Habibullah would have to give in. However, gone are the days when Bibi had a say in any matters- with her pregnancy, Bibi’s role has been reduced to the background and Habibullah has even started questioning her role in Bilal’s growing fearlessness.
I didn’t quite get why Habibullah wants to use Bilal to get rid of Haroon. I didn’t get why he orchestrated Nimmo’s meeting with Kulsoom when he knew Kulsoom would never consent to having Haroon murdered. She may not love him, but he’s her support system and she would rather have a relationship with her husband than out of wedlock. Kulsoom has matured overnight and has gotten a grip over her feelings- she knows Bilal is no longer an option and doesn’t want to continue being an object of Habibullah’s desires either.
Yeh Rishta toot toh sakta hai Magar bhulaya nahin Jaa sakta… Kulsoom continues holding her stance that come what may, she will not cross her boundaries as she hold marriage in the highest regard. With the help of Wali, Habibullah arranged to have Bilal attack Haroon but it didn’t reap the results he was hoping for although it did pave the way for him to completely sideline Bibi by holding her responsible for empowering Bilal. With Bibi against Kulsoom, it’s only a matter of time before Kulsoom gives in.
Tahira’s silence upon hearing Nimmo’s narrative goes to show that she’s fully aware that her daughter is being violated but for the sake of her izzat and prosperity, she chooses not to react. As a woman and mother, Tahira is a complete failure. Her lack of compassion and andha akeedah have pushed Kulsoom into the state she’s in. Meher Nigar is scared for her son’s life yet she rushed to warn Tahira of her conversation with Kulsoom.
I still don’t see how Habibullah will manage to neutralize Bibi to the extent of accepting his dusri shadi especially now that she’s going to give him an heir. Also, tarnishing Kulsoom in front of her is only going to make her want to get rid of Kulsoom ASAP. I don’t know if Bibi will be the one to end Habibullah’s games but I would really like to see him getting severely punished for everything he has done and managed to get away with.
Next week’s promo looks interesting but I’m sure it won’t be as straightforward as it seems. Many more twists await which is what keeps my interest intact. What about you?
The revival of Pakistani Cinema is perhaps the biggest achievement of Pakistani Showbiz in recent years. Looking back from late 80’s to early 2000 Pakistani Film Industry went into slump following the death of Waheed Murad in 1983. Mid 90’s regained some audience attention but till then it was Bollywood all over the place.
The release of Film Khuda Kay Liye in 2007 and BOL in 2011 ushered the wave for revival of this Industry. Then Films like Waar, NaMaloom Afraad, Jawani Phir Nahi Aani, Bin Roye and Wrong Number led the phrase “Revival of Pakistani Cinema”. Young Bloods certainly played a spirited role in rejuvenating our film industry. Though Audience are finally preferring Pakistani Films as it continue to infiltrate Cinema but still our film producers need to decipher Cinematography. There is still room available for upgrading and development.
Despite sheer amount of talent available, Pakistan Music Industry is now in complete disarray but it is wrong to state that no efforts are being made to revive Music Industry of Pakistan. The Revival of Pakistani Film Industry allowed our singers to contribute their skills to our own industry. In other words I am forecasting that Pakistan film Industry will give a helping hand to Pakistan Music Industry to clinch back again towards success and will force our audience to give priority to our own music.
Here I would like to introduce you to some best movie songs of 2016, hence the list as follows:
10. Dobara Phir Se Title Track by Hania Aslam and Ali Hamza (Dobara Phir Se): Typical Hania Aslam Style! This song might cheer you up and completely change your mood. So if you really want to listen to some different Genre of Music then Dobara Phir Se Title Track is a must go song. A perfect song if you are planning for a road trip. Dobara Phir se Movie is currently in Cinemas receiving mix reviews from audience.
9. Bachaana by Benny Dayal (Bachaana): Bachaana film received mix reviews from critics. One should agree that film camera work is absolutely different from typical Pakistani film. It grossed over RS10crore on box office collections. The movie do not offer many songs but its title song surely deserves to be in top ten list as it contains much groove and dynamism so that you can fall easily in affection with it. Great Music Composition and nicely sung by Benny Dayal.
8. Befikriyan by Aima Baig (Lahore se Aagey): It’s quite difficult for new entrant to mark his/her place when there is already so much talent available in music industry. With the ability to sing differently Aima Baig showcased her skills successfully when she finally got a chance to sing three tracks for film Lahore se Aagey. Befikriyan song is absolutely energetic and extremely well sung by Aima.
7. Tutya Tara by Adnan (Zindagi Kitni Haseen Hai): Lead singer of Soch band and official shareholder of popular song “Awari” Adnan Dhool is also marking his spot in music industry. Due to Adnan’s brilliant vocals and perfect composition the song deserves a place in top ten list of best movie songs of 2016.
6. Chulbul by Bilal Saeed and Sana Zulfiqar (Zindagi Kitni Haseen Hai): This song finally fulfilled audience demand for a cool party rap song. Lately there is a fondness among audience for party songs. This song is a sign of replacement for Bollywood party songs but I do agree that one song is not enough and we need to produce more songs like this. The film box office collection grossed over 100 million and is still on screen.
5. Qatra Qatra by Amanat Ali and Elizabeth Raji (Teri Meri Love Story): After Listening to this song all I can say that it is time to say Goodbye to Bollywood. The song is seriously music to your ears, the melody adapted in it plus soothing voice of Amanat Ali and Elizabeth mark it as the best romantic song of 2016. The film didn’t performed well on screen but its songs are worth listening.
4. Dil yeh Dancer hogaya by Atif Aslam (Actor in Law): Atif Aslam’s soul-stirring renditions always creates a magic for his fans. His blissful voice force you to fall in love with his songs. Dil Yeh Dancer Hogaya is a song with simple melody but each time you listen to it you will love it. Actor in Law Movie is currently the highest grossing film of 2016 at box office. If we keep making these types of films, we can give easily a blow-back to Bollywood Movies.
3. Kelabaaz by Aima Baig (Lahore say Aagey): Lahore say Aagey was the most anticipated movie of the year and considered as a sequence of film Karachi se Lahore. The song Kelabaaz Dil is also the hit song of 2016. Retaining a unique voice with Western tone Aima Baig finally told her critics that she is a real deal here. The song is absolutely perfect for parties and Weddings as well. The music and energy blend in this song will keep you burning this track and that’s why in my view it deserves to be on number 3 spot.
2. Janaan by Armaan Malik (Janaan): So relaxing indeed, this song gives peace to your mind. Incredibly sung by Armaan Malik, Janaan title song surely deserves to be in top 3 movie songs of 2016. The film was heavily promoted by its cast and producers and it also did financially well on Big Screen grossing over Rs300 million.
1. Lar Gaiyan by Zarish Hafeez and Shiraz Uppal (Dobara Phir Se): This is absolutely a perfect song to be played in Weddings. I am glad that Industry is building a Portfolio of Wedding Songs. Last year there were two Wedding songs “Ballay Ballay” from film Bin Roye and “Shakar Wandaan” from film Ho Mann Jahan. Our Weddings are mostly covered by Bollywood songs but hopefully we will see a change in future and audience our music on Weddings. This Song deserves number 1 spot in my List as it is perfectly tuned for soaring Nuptial fever.
The bread winner for singers is their vocals, our music industry is struggling because our singers aren’t getting any permanent platform to earn some handsome bucks. The rise of Film Industry can only be a perfect platform for our singers to earn decent amount of money and to exhibit their talent. Our nation is heavily indulge in Bollywood songs and we need to start giving priority to our own music ASAP.
So what are your favourite Movie songs of 2016? Feel free to add the list!
Tensions between the neighbours grew post the URI attacks. The aftermath of the political tensions between the countries has still not ended and is affecting ‘ART’ every now and then. Pakistani cinemas have now finally started screening Indian films but India, on the other hand has no plans to lift the ban imposed on Pakistani artists.
MNS had previously threatened to stop Ae Dil Hai Mushkil’s release and the film could only get a safe release after the director of the film, Karan Johar donated INR 5 crore. Raees on the other hand is safe from the MNS threat for now since Shah Rukh Khan had assured the MNS leader that Mahira Khan will not be coming to India for Raees promotions.
According to the Indian Express, On December 19th, the MNS refused to lift the ban on Pakistani Artists.
“Though Pakistan resume screening of Indian cinema, our stand will remain unchanged, until Pak stops attacks on Indian lands,” Ameya Khopkar, who heads the cinema wing of the MNS, said in a tweet.
Pakistani Cinema’s have already started screening Bollywood films since December 19th.
The singer turned Islamic preacher Junaid Jamshed lost his life in a tragic plane crash. The ill-fated plane crashed near Havelian while it was on the way to Islamabad. Junaid was an influential personality, his death came as a shock to the whole nation and many singers paid their tributes to him. The singing sensation Atif Aslam too recently paid tribute to Junaid Jamshed and he did in a different way. During his concert in Lahore, he made the crowd nostalgic while singing Junaid’s iconic song ‘Aitebar’
The year 2016 is concluding in a weeks time. With respect to cinema it has been a mixed year, the cinema business sustained in the first three quarters of the year. In October 2016, the cinema owners and distributors announced a ban on the release of Bollywood movies which hugely impacted the business of cinemas in the last quarter of 2016. The self imposed ban is finally lifted on 19th December 2016.
While there are tales of success and failures at the box office, there are also few films which were denied the right of screening by the government authorities. In our country in order to screen a film it must get a screening certificate or censor certificate from the three censor boards active in our country
Punjab Board for Film Certification (PBFC) has jurisdiction over the whole Punjab province excluding the cantonment areas. Sind Board for Film Certification (SBFC) covers the whole province of Sindh excluding the cantonement areas. Central Board for Film Certification (CBFC) covers the provinces of Balochistan, KPK and Federal Capital Islamabad as well as the Federally administered areas of FATA, Azad Jammu Kashmir and Gilgit Baltistan. CBFC also covers the cantonment areas of Punjab and Sindh provinces.
In order to screen a locally produced film it must get a screening certificate from any of these three film certification boards. For the foreign films an additional step is required. At the first step the distributor writes to the Federal Ministry of Commerce with the intention to import a film. After examining the content of the film the Ministry of Commerce issues a Non Objection Certificate (NOC) to the distributor and the film is imported. Once imported the film must obtain a screening certificate from any of the three functional Film Certification Boards like a local film. The film certification boards can also seek the advise of Federal Ministry of Information for the screening of a film if the board does not reach a decision about the screening of the film.
This article is a compilation of all such films which failed to get either the NOC for import or the screening certificate from the Film Certification boards and thus banned from releasing in the cinemas. The most frequent reason put forth by the government authorities (Ministry of Commerce/Information or Film Certification Boards) for banning these films was the Anti-State or Anti-Pakistan content or theme of these films. Apart from Anti-State content reason, some films were banned due to adult or mature content.
Most of the films (99.9%) banned were Indian Bollywood films, whereas one local Urdu film also came under the axe of censor.
One film Sarabjit included in this list was not banned, but it is included here due to rumors of its ban.
Kiya Kool Hain Hum 3 (کیا کول ہیں ہم 3)
The first banned film of 2016 was the Bollywood’s Kiya Kool Hain Hum 3 (KKHH3). Due to release on the 22nd January 2016, the film was duly imported on time and presented before the CBFC.
Generally in Pakistan, the content of the Bollywood film is regarded as obscene and bold. But ironically the same films prove the first choice of the cine goers and perform very well.
The Film Certification board which seldom shows discontent over the obscene content of Bollywood films banned KKHH3 on the same basis. The content of Kiya Kool Hain Hum was declared “out-and-out obscene” by the CBFC chairperson Mobashir Hasan.
As per Mobashir Hasan
“It is an out-and-out obscene film that not only shows nudity but also has a lot of vulgar content in its dialogues. The board has officially disallowed the film from public viewing and sent a show-cause notice to the distributor,” Mobashir Hasan, the CBFC chairperson told The Express Tribune. “The problem with this film is that we couldn’t even allow it with an Adult rating, it so vulgar,” he further added.
Fakhre-Alam, chairperson of the Sindh Board of Film Certification (SBFC) echoed Mobashir’s sentiments. “The film is not suitable for screening,” said Fakhar. “All boards, including Punjab and Sindh, find it unsuitable for public exhibition in cinemas.”
Out right rejection by the three Film Certification Authorities handed the film the distinction of the first banned film of 2016.
Neerja (نیرجا)
Due to release on 19th February 2016, Bollywood’s Neerja was based on the courage of Neerja Bhanot an Indian air steward.
The film centers on the Libyan-backed Abu Nidal Organization’s hijacking of Pan Am Flight 73 in Karachi, Pakistan, on 5 September 1986. The film is shown from the point of view of the flight’s head purser, Neerja Bhanot, who thwarted the hijack attempt by alerting the pilots, thus grounding the plane; Bhanot gave her life to help save 359 of the 379 passengers and crew on board.
The Government of Pakistan recognized the contributions of Neerja Bhanot by awarding her Tamgha-e-Insaaniyat (for showing incredible human kindness). However the same government represented by the Ministry of Commerce has other ideas regarding the screening of this film in Pakistan.
Initially the Ministry of Commerce issued the NOC to the distributor IMGC required to import the film. However later it revoked the NOC without stating any exact reason. Without any NOC, the film was not imported in Pakistan and thus not presented for the film certification.
Maalik (مالک) Maalik (مالک) is a locally produced Urdu film released on 8th April 2016 after obtaining the screening certificates from all the three Film Certification boards. The film marked the comeback of Dhuwaan (1994 PTV drama) famed Aashir Azeem after a gap of almost 20 years. The film was directed and produced by Aashir who also played the lead role. The film performed average at box office and entered third week of business before making headlines in the press.
After screening for three weeks suddenly the SBFC revoked its screening license objecting at its content as anti-state and presenting some ethnicities in an irresponsible manner and thus its screening halted in the Sindh province. Aashir Azeem obtained a stay order from the Sindh High Court against the decision of SBFC. Two days later CBFC added the further twist to this tale by revoking the screening license of Maalik thus depriving it from screening through out Pakistan. CBFC stated the same reason of anti-state theme, provoking violence and irresponsible depiction of few ethnicities.
Aashir Azeem challenged the decision of the CBFC in the superior court. After three months of hearing the superior court allowed the screening of the film in September 2016. Thus Maalik was re-released in September 2016 and continued screening through out September and October.
The hurdles faced by Aashir Azeem regarding the screening of Maalik eventually lead to an announcement of shelving his next project for an indefinite time period.
Sarabjit (سربجیت)
Released in India on 19th May 2016, Bollywood’s Sarabjit is based on the life of Sarabjit Singh. Sarabjit Singh was an Indian spy who was caught, trialed and imprisoned in Pakistan. He was killed in the prison after an attack by a fellow prisoner.
No distributor from Pakistan contacted the Ministry of Commerce for NOC to import this film. Thus the film is never imported nor presented before the Film certification board. Still the film was part of rumors that it is banned in Pakistan. Officially it is not banned as no distributor asked the government for NOC at is not presented before any government bodies.
Dishoom (ڈیشوم)
Bollywood’s Dishoom was due to release on 29th July 2016. The film was duly imported by the distributor after obtaining an NOC from the Ministry of Commerce. However the film failed to obtain a screening certificate from CBFC.
As per the press reports, the film Dishoom shows the two leads attempting to kidnap an Indian cricketer before an India-Pakistan cricket match in UAE. CBFC initially approved the screening but referred it to the Ministry of Informtion for further advice. The ministry of Information eventually decided against its screening declaring negative portrayal of Pakistan in the film as the reason.
As the film was imported, its was advertised in the print media by its distributor. The lead artist of the film Varun Junaid Dhawan also displayed his disappointment in a tweet when the film was not released in Pakistan.
Bollywood’s Happy Bhaag Jaye Gi (HPJG) was due to release on 19th August 2016. The film stars Pakistani artist Javed Sheikh and his daughter Moomal Sheikh in supporting roles.
The film was duly imported by the distributor and presented before CBFC. Being a film of light comedy genre it was expected to pass the axe of the censor board easily. The film was promoted by its distributor in the print media. It was expected to do well in Pakistan due to the presence of local artists. Unexpectedly the film faced a last minute road block in the CBFC. CBFC objected to few scenes and dialogues of the film which as per them were anti-Pakistan.
Eventually the CBFC referred the film to the Ministry of Information and in the end the film was not released. The ban was unexpected as no one thought that a light comedy Bollywood film can be declared as anti-Pakistan by Ministry of Information.
– “Teri Bhai Ki Shaadi Rukwanay Mae Parosi Mulka Ka Haath HaiIndia Ka Namak, Poora Pakistan Khaata Hai”
– “Teen Hindustanion Nae Lahore Ko Waqt Dala Hai”
Javed Sheikh and Moomal Sheikh were criticized for working in the film which was deemed inappropriate by the CBFC. However Moomal and Javed defended their act as none of the objectionable scene or dialog was shot on them.
Happy Bhaag Jaye Gi promotional poster in an Urdu Daily
Happy Bhaag Jaye Gi was the last banned film of the year 2016. As stated above in October 2016 a wholesome ban on the Bollywood films was announced by film distributors and exhibitors which lasted till 19th December 2016. Now the ban has been lifted and screening of the Bollywood films will commence in coming weeks. However no Bollywood film is expected to be added in this list in the remaining one week of the year 2016.
Do share your thoughts on the banned films of 2016. Especially Maalik which was banned first allowed screening and then banned and eventually superior court removed the ban.
Also comment on the banning of Bollywood films like Happy Bhaag Jaye Gi and Dishoom which were of comedy genre but still failed to clear the censor board criteria. Also in case of Neerja does our censor board and relevant ministry is over reacting to any Bollywood film which has a reference to Pakistan?
Taher Shah rose to fame with his songs ‘eye to eye’ and ‘angel’. His first song made him an overnight sensation and the second one is the 10th most watched video on YouTube in Pakistan. Taher was recently seen doing a cameo in the latest online film ‘Oye Kuch Kar Guzar’. Unfortunately the popular singer is now in trouble and left Pakistani after receiving threats.
According to a statement released by his management, the singer left the country after receiving life threats. “Pakistan’s famous singer Taher Shah, who is known for spreading love through his music had been receiving life threats for quite some time,” said the statement available with The Express Tribune.
The statement further quoted “Recently Shah made his film debut with Pakistan’s first online film and it seems like the haters are not admiring his approach of using arts to the benefit of mankind. Perhaps that is the reason why he was getting threats. Shah was left heartbroken when the government failed to provide him security and as a result of which he decided to leave Pakistan.”
It was confirmed by Taher’s manager that he departed from Karachi this Tuesday. In conversation with a local newspaper, Shah’s manager Affan said, “Even I don’t know where he has gone to but he has left Pakistan for sure.”
Ohkay so, this episode of Moray Saiyaan was interesting because a new character got introduced but as I watched the episode more & more, a few questions were raised in my mind. Even though I have no complaints with the plot or even the story-line of the drama & I like the way the characters have been elaborated, I think the family politics have been explained in such a way that every once in a while you spot a loophole in the situations or scenarios. So, with that being said, I had a great time watching this episode of Moray Saiyaan too & I can’t wait to see what more do they have in store for us.
I actually thought that after everything that Ghaziyan has said & how he has explained himself, if not Zakia, at least Waris will understand where he was coming from. At least, being a father of Ghaziyan & someone who has firsthand seen how a marriage can fail, he wouldn’t impose this marriage on his son but Waris chose not to budge, because he had Zakia hovering around him as a reminder of how Waris ruined her life & how similarly, his son Ghaziyan was ruining her daughter’s life too. I really think Zakia needs to do some reflection & she needs to look back at all the things that her brother has done for her, how he has given her a comfortable lifestyle, how he supported her children, also, Waris actually chose a good life partner for her & he was just as much oblivious of Kabeer’s first marriage as Zakia herself was, so how can she keep on remininding Waris again & again about the marriage that she chose to walk out from? So what if out of all the things that she has planned & all the people she has controlled, there is one guy who doesn’t want to follow her orders & feels entitled to be choosing his own life partner? Zakia really needs some reflection to do.
All this while, Nimra chose to portray herself as a very strong girl, who to some extent convinced herself that yes, Ghaziyan was not into the idea of getting married to her, but I believe it were the constant reminders of Zakia that pushed her into that phase of depression, where she felt her life was over & if not, she had to do something to get over with this life because Ghaziyan was the only reason of her existence. Nimra not only complicated matters for herself, but she complicated everything related to everyone, because now, things will be even more difficult for Zakia, for Waris & also for Ghaziyan as Zakia will blame Ghaziyan for the step that Nimra has taken, Zakia will also emotionally blackmail her brother Waris & then Waris will tell Ghaziyan to compensate for pushing Nimra to this point!
The addition of Kabeer was interesting & I have no issues with him showing up at this stage of the drama but somehow the writer couldn’t convince me to believe that while Farah; Kabeer’s daughter in law was in contact with Gul Zeb, Kabeer never once asked Farah how his family back home was doing? Also, I am not really sure how’s this possible that Gul Zeb never once tried to ask Farah about Kabeer’s contact number so that she could speak to him & tell him about everything that was happening in Pakistan? Also, when Gul Zeb was hospitalized, they showed that Farah stayed at her place with her to take care of her, so wouldn’t have Farah mentioned that Kabeer was coming to Pakistan? Also, when Kabeer met Ghaziyan & he took him to Gul Zeb’s place, Gul Zeb told them that Farah was at her place for a night stay too, so are you telling me that Altamash, who happens to be quite close to wife Farah, wouldn’t have told her that his father & Farah’s father in law was coming to Pakistan? I don’t know, somehow these little things bothered me a bit & ended up looking like small little loopholes but other than that I am happy with Kabeer’s addition in the show because looks like Zakia will now have something/someone else to obsess over & she will stop pestering Ghaziyan!
Everything that Gul Zeb told to Kabeer seemed like a news for him & he seemed agitated at what was happening in Nimra’s life, but then again, I am not sure if he is entitled to have a say in her personal affairs now because he distanced himself, so how can he boast about the fact that he is her father too? Also, in one of the conversations, it was implied that Anas was in contact with Kabeer, so that once again looked like a loophole to me that being Nimra’s brother, wasn’t he aware of what was happening in her life & how Ghaziyan was backing out from marriage? Like I am sure Zakia would’ve shared this serious issue with her son & as a concerned brother, he must’ve shared his concerns with his father Kabeer too? I don’t know, I feel they should’ve have implied throughout all the previous episodes that Kabeer was somehow in contact with one of them & he was aware of everything that was unfolding in their lives because his obliviousness didn’t make much sense to me. Also, I am not sure what’s the point of keeping Anas out of the picture till now & also, I am not sure if showing Altamash out of Pakistan is making any difference to the story?
Once again, Zubaria put forth her perspective in a stern manner where she clearly told Ghaziyan that he had to & he should get married to Nimra because out of nowhere, Zubaria was turning out to be a culprit without even wanting to be as she is not interested in Ghaziyan to begin with. It was good to see that Zubaria wanted to visit Nimra at the hospital but her friend rightly advised her not to because that would further complicate things & it will once again give Zakia a chance to blame Zubaria for something she is not even responsible for. I am actually quite interested to see that after all that has happened, how will Zubaria fall for Ghaziyan? Like Zubaria has self-respect & she is dignified enough to be drawing a line again & again because she knows that Nimra is getting hurt because Ghaziyan got interested in her & many complications have already emerged in the relationships, so I want to see what will convince Zubaria that Ghaziyan is right & he deserves her support. I am looking forward to see what will Ghaziyan do, as in to what extreme will he go, that will make Zubaria fall in love with him?
Overall, this episode was pretty decent & I had a great time watching it. The preview of the next episode seemed quite promising, looks like things are going to get further complicated because now Kabeer will step into their lives. Zubaria will face the brunt for what Nimra has done & I am sure Ghaziyan will try to rectify the situation. I enjoyed everyone’s performance in this episode & I liked most of the conversations too, especially the ones that happened between Kabeer & Ghaziyan about love & life in general. Can’t wait for the next episode already, please share your thoughts about this episode of Moray Saiyaan!
In any drama, after the writer and the director, the responsibility solely lies on the actor as to how he carries forward the drama with his or her acting because where the writer and the director do their jobs behind the camera, the actors are supposed to bring the concept and hard-work of the drama-makers to life in front of the camera. If we put it in simple words, actors are those entities who actually convey the story and make the viewers connect with the characters and understand what the drama-makers are trying to convey.
The viewers have come across a lot such drama where just because of the substandard acting of the actors, the drama couldn’t do well despite the script or the direction being good but we have seen a lot such dramas too, where just because of the phenomenal acting of the actors, a drama based on a comparatively simple script did really well in terms of popularity because the actors did their part well and elevated the level of the entire project, which struck a chord with the viewers.
Here is a list of those actors who ruled the television screens this season because of their phenomenal performances. The list is in alphabetical order.
Adnan Shah Tipu
Adnan Shah Tipu is an extraordinary character actor whose spell-binding performances always leave the viewers in awe of his talent. This is the reason why very often he is chosen to play difficult roles. Nowadays he is playing the role of Bubbly in drama serial Khuda Mera Bhi Hai which is an exceptionally tough role to play but Adnan Shah Tipu manages to pull it off flawlessly and effortlessly. He translates Bubbly’s emotions impeccably on screen and makes the viewers look forward to his scenes.
Aisha Khan
Aisha Khan’s remarkable performance in both her plays this season has impressed many viewers out there. She plays two different roles in Noor-e-Zindagi and Khuda Mera Bhi Hai but has managed to do complete justice to both of them. There are times when Aisha Khan’s make-up can be too loud even when it needs to be toned down but her acting is always flawless in both these dramas. It is good to see her being part of projects which have room for performance because she is someone who has years of experience and can be a remarkable performer if she is given meaty roles to play.
Asma Abbas
Asma Abbas is not only a brilliant performer but she is also remarkably versatile. She has proven her versatility time and again by playing roles which always have tons of rooms for performance and are never the same. This time around she is absolutely hilarious in a role which once again shows her versatility in drama serial Khoobsurat. She is one of those actors who can make you laugh and cry because her portrayals are always superb.
Ayeza Khan
Ayeza Khan outshines in drama serial Shehrnaz because of her brilliant and confident performance. She plays the role of a girl who comes from a lower middle class background but hopes to make it big one day. This character itself had the potential to be annoying if it was not translated on screen properly. Ayeza Khan’s natural look in scenes when there is no need to look glamorous, her honest approach towards acting overall and most of all her confidence in her abilities is evident from her performance in Shehrnaz. Ayeza Khan has proved that when a performance comes straight from the heart it has a profound effect on the viewers.
Hassan Noman
After impressing people as Ilyas Kashmiri in Preet Na Kariyo Koi, Hassan Noman did is again as Bulbul Khan in Sang e Marmar. Even though till date Bulbul’s coverage got a very limited coverage, but Hassan Noman stole the show in those few scenes because of his impressive performance. Hassan Noman himself is Pathan, that is why out of all the actors, he is the one who has really put an extra effort into the Pushto Urdu accent, which sets his performance apart from the other actors. Bulbul Khan is added as a comic factor in the drama and Hassan Noman surely has done justice to it because he lights up the mood whenever he appears on our TV screens.
Hina Bayat
Hina Bayat is one of the most talented and versatile actresses of our drama industry who changes her outlook and her acting style to match the character which is playing on screen. She has played many different characters in her career, each one of them has been different and appealing. Right now her character in Dil Banjara has won the hearts of many not only because it is a character very different from the ones we see on screen usually but also because Hina Bayat has performed exceptionally well. Also, for the longest time she was the only good thing about Sanam.
Humayun Ashraf
Humayun Ashraf is seen as Abdullah in Khuda Aur Mohabbat. Humayun has been in the industry for quite some time now but his performance in Khuda Aur Mohabbat has to be the best one so far. Even though the character of Abdullah doesn’t get much coverage and is a very subtle character, Humayun Ashraf steals the show every single time he comes on screen because he does justice to the character that has been assigned to him. Humayun has made Abdullah’s one-sided love seem so pure and beautiful that one can’t help feel the purity of his intentions.
Imran Abbas
Imran Abbas is playing the main lead as Hammad in Khuda Aur Mohabbat and he has has yet again proved his mettle as an actor. The character of Hammad itself is so admirable but what makes it better is Imran Abbas’s perfect and flawless acting. Imran Abbas is one such actor who knows how to perfectly convey the emotions and feelings of love and this is why, he has made the journey of Hammad in Khuda Aur Mohabbat even more impressive and heart-warming.
Kaif Ghaznavi
A very manipulative character who makes her perspective seem justified and her scheming understandable. Kaif Ghaznavi has given a phenomenal performance as Faree; a very selfish woman who thinks only about herself first and cunningly makes it look like she is thinking about the benefit of her entire family. Kaif Ghaznavi’s persuasive tone with which her character puts forth her point of view and then convinces others to agree to it makes her performance absolutely brilliant. Kaif Ghaznavi’s dialogue delivery, expressions and very calming voice are some of the strong points of her acting.
Kubra Khan
Even though Kubra Khan has just stepped into the drama world and viewers were a little skeptical about her being a part of a drama like Sang e Marmar, Kubra Khan has put all the speculations to the rest with her beautiful performance. The way Kubra Khan has acted like Shireen, goes to show that she put her heart and soul into this performance and by paying extra heed to the director, she allowed him to guide her through to the right direction. It is only because of the treatment Kubra gave to Shireen’s character that the viewers felt her pain every step of the way. With Kubra’s beautiful performance in Sang e Marmar, she surely has raised the bar high and has also raised the viewers’ expectations from her.
Madiha Imam
Even though the drama Dhaani has lost the pace and the charm completely and at this stage of the drama, Madiha Imam is nowhere to be seen but in the first-half, Madiha Imam ruled the drama as Dhaani. Dhaani’s character was all about fun, laughter and living your life to the fullest and Madiha Imam gave a perfect treatment to the character. She elevated the level of the drama with her flawless and effortless acting to such an extent that now when her character has taken fizzled into the background, viewers are not at all happy about it.
Mahira Khan
Mahira Khan is the only saving grace of Bin Roye because of her powerful portrayal. There are many viewers who find Bin Roye worth-watching only because of Mahira Khan’s performance and they find it much easier to connect to Saba’s character than any other character in the play. Mahira Khan has grown tremendously as an actress and she is one of those few actresses who never rely on make-up which gives her characters a more natural feel.
Masroor Paras
Masroor Paras is seen as Torah Khan in Sang e Marmar and he most certainly has the viewers hooked to his character and his acting. Masroor Paras got to play the most complicated character in the drama but it is because of his phenomenal acting that the thought process of such a twisted character was made so easy for the viewers to understand. It is a very tough job to make a manipulative character like Torah seem justified for what he does and Masroor Paras has achieved that, that too in his very first project, which is commendable. The way Masroor Paras has changed his body language and overall persona to fit the image of a Pathan male in this drama goes to show that he is a character actor and will go a long way because he surely is a find of our industry.
Najiba Faiz
Najiba Faiz plays the role of Gullalai in Sang e Marmar, a woman who has been married for quite some time now but has been unable to have a child. Gullalai is a strong woman who is dealing with pressures in a very dignified way. Najiba Faiz has put her acting experience to good use and has made Gullalai’s predicament and ordeals come through quite clearly. Even though Gullalai has a lot of baggage to deal with in her own life, she doesn’t allow anyone to walk over her and this has been conveyed beautifully by Najiba Faiz. Gullalai’s character has some of the best come-backs directed at her opponents and the calmness with which Najiba Faiz delivers those dialogues makes her performance even better.
Noman Ejaz
Noman Ejaz is seen as Gulistan Khan in Sang e Marmar and he has given his 100% in perfectly portraying the character of a Pathan male who is not only a head of the family but also the head of the village. It was because of Noman Ejaz’s strong screen presence that just when he was nowhere to be seen in a couple of episodes, everything seemed incomplete without him. Gulistan Khan’s character has so many shades and he believes in playing mind games to the point where he gets what he wants – each and every single aspect of Gulistan’s personality has been portrayed perfectly by Noman Ejaz.
Sajid Hassan
Sajid Hassan is a exceptional actor who always makes his presence felt no matter what role he is playing but he has been especially creative while playing the role of Naseeb Gul in Shehrnaz. Naseeb Gul is a tailor who loves his daughter a lot and would do anything he can to make her dreams come true. The viewers can’t help but feel for him every step of the way.
Sania Saeed
Sania Saeed is seen as Shameem in Sang e Marmar and she became a favorite character of all the viewers in no time because of the phenomenal treatment that Sania Saeed has given to this character. Throughout the journey, it is evident that Shameem has lived a very tough life with Gulistan Khan but now she has brought herself to accept him just the way he is. Despite having zero control over how things run in her family, it is actually quite heart-warming how Shameem puts an extra effort in a very subtle way to do what she can to make things right and it is because of Sania Saeed’s impeccable performance that all the emotions and feelings that Shameem has gone through are written on her face and are expressed through her eyes. Shameem’s character has cuteness written all over it and if there’s one performance for which Sania Saeed should be awarded, it is this particular performance of hers in Sang e Marmar!
Tipu Sharif
Tipu Sharif is seen as Saif ur Rehman in Sang e Marmar, a man who is torn between his wife and sister. He is someone who took an irrational step but just to pick up the pieces, he ended up listening to his wife and is now regretting what he did because in order to save himself, he had to sacrifice his sister. Even though Tipu Sharif has been a part of the industry for a long time now and has done a considerable amount of work, this performance of his as Saif ur Rehman surely is one of the best performances he has ever done because the amount of hard-work and effort he has put into the portrayal of Saif ur Rehman is surely evident.
Uzma Hassan
After impressing the viewers with her phenomenal performances in dramas like Ullu Baraye Farokht Nahi, Mohabbat Aag Si & Dil Lagi, Uzma Hassan is seen as Sherbano in Sang e Marmar. Sherbano has negativity written all over her and it is a tough job to make the viewers hate a character completely, which Uzma Hassan has been able to achieve effortlessly in this drama. Uzma’s dialogue delivery and expressions are the strongest point of her acting and she certainly knows how to put her strengths to good use.
Zarnish Khan
Zarnish Khan’s character in drama serial Khoobsurat is a breath of fresh air. She is playing the role of Mehrma who is fun, bubbly, independent, smart and good looking! She makes you laugh and relate to her character. Zarnish Khan makes her character likable and she is the star of the show.
So, with this, we conclude the list of Top Actors of This Season. All these actors are giving their best performances in the dramas that are currently being aired and we can’t wait to see what more they have in store for us. Please share your thoughts about this list and feel free to add more names to it.
Zahra Mirza & Fatima Awan
One of the most beautiful couples of Pakistan Entertainment Industry, Aiman Khan and Muneeb Butt have never hid their relationship status from the media and were quite open about their relationship ever since they started dating. They have numerous times appeared together at various events and shows. The news of the couple’s engagement broke out when Aiman’s mother announced at a morning show that the couple will be getting engaged in January 2017.
Recent buzz suggests that the ‘Khwab Saraye’ couple will have their dholki on January 4th, 2017 followed by their high profile engagement. Aiman even threw a hint on Instagram, and the final report is that the couple is all set to get engaged on January 6th, 2017.
Muqabil is turning out to be an interesting play with a steady pace. Although these first three episodes focused primarily on Shehnaz’s obsession with getting her daughter married but what caught my attention more than her was Pareesa’s rebellious nature and her reaction to everything. Kubra Khan has played her part brilliantly and the way this drama has been directed gives it a different feel as well. Also, I love the bright colors and the locations. Pareesa had been shown trying to find a route through mazes in all these three episodes but she never reached the finish line. Most often she got distracted either by someone or by her own thought process but at the end of tonight’s episode after making up the biggest lie she has till date, she managed to get to the finishing point with ease. I liked how Pareesa’s state of mind has been portrayed through these scenes. When she was confused she wasn’t able to solve these mazes but now that she knows exactly what she wants, her problems have been solved or perhaps she has found a way out!
In the first two episodes it looked like Shehnaz was trying to get over her guilt of not being able to give proper time and attention but this episode showed a completely different side of her. She thinks Pareesa is “jealous” of her and unlike her husband does not have the patience or the time to understand what is going on in Pareesa’s mind especially because her daughter made sure that she does not let her in! Although Shehnaz claims to be modern but her thinking especially when it comes to solving Pareesa’s problem is quite backward. She is a self-centered person who will probably always look out for herself more than anyone else, even her own daughter.
Arman’s character is the opposite of Pareesa. He is positive and full of life, he has no idea what is going on in Pareesa’s mind and I am wondering how a simple person like him will deal with this situation. I felt an instant connection with his character mainly because of the way it has been translated on screen. Even though Arman and Pareesa are poles apart but Pareesa seems to be closer to him than she is with anyone else in her house. Also, there is definitely great on screen chemistry between Kubra Khan and Mohsin Ali. When Shehnaz confronted Mahmood sahab, he had more confidence in Pareesa than he did in his son.
Apart from Saba Hameed all the other actors are performing a role completely different from the characters they have played so far. Saba Hameed is a remarkable actress but so far her character doesn’t have a lot to offer. Also, the actor playing Pareesa’s brother lacks the “class” which this character needed. He should have been given minimum screen time. Asif Raza Mir is an all time favorite who manages to change his mannerism and acting style completely to give every character he plays a new feel. All of his scenes were a treat to watch in tonight’s episode. I am waiting to find out how Pareesa and Arman ultimately end up together.
So far, Muqabil has a strong script which has been directed skillfully. The preview of the next episode made me feel for Arman more than anyone else!
How many of you watched this latest installment? Do share your thoughts about it.
It’s the birthday of diva Mahira Khan, she was born on December 21, 1984 and turns 32 today. The diva has been ruling hearts since she was cast as Khirad in Humsafar, and her fans couldn’t be more happier today since it’s the birthday of their beloved beauty. To celebrate Mahira’s Birthday, her friends threw a midnight surprise and she surely got a great birthday surprise.
Oh my! I enjoyed this episode and was surprised when it ended for I lost track of time. With gentle advice and guidance from both sets of parents and with personalities that are basically ‘normal’ and good at heart, Urwah and Ameena have started feeling the inklings of love. Man, I sound like a bad romance writer, forgive me, but I can not help it. It is so so refreshing to watch a drama where there are no bigger than life egos nor any particular family member devoting his/her life to scheming and plotting against the lead couple. Where Urwah’s father gently chides Urwah at times and explains matters to Ameena sometimes as does his mother, similarly Ameena’s mother did not ‘demand’ explanations of what is amiss in her daughter and Urwah’s relationship but politely and gently tried to make him understand Ameena. These traits give such a good feel to this drama and this episode which was only marred by Urwah’s attachment to the letter but I shall touch upon that in a bit.
I was a bit taken aback that Ameena struggled to read the letter for well, she is educated and how does she manage to read all those ‘risalas’ all the time then? Anyway, although Urwah’s father was curious who the letter was from, Urwah dealt with that and the sender of the letter and the letter itself was soon forgotten – by all, except Urwah that is.
Ah, knight in shining – Urwah! I liked how he was indignant about the guys bothering Ameena and also his awkwardness when he saw Ameena chatting so happily with her cousin. The shopping trip made me miss Pakistan for I have not been back in years and truly enjoyed the shopping experience through Ameena. Ameena is immature but she has a good heart which was evident from how she shopped for everyone and bought nothing for herself and the reason she gave Urwah put a bigger smile on my face than it did on sarrial Urwah’s! I thought the two were getting closer but I was not pleased at all to see Urwah get up and re read Azra’s letter. I seek comfort from the thought that he did not compose a reply but Azra is still in his thoughts as is the letter he treasures. It truly ruined the whole ‘sweetness’ between Urwah and Ameena for me but then I guess reality check – for Azra is still pretty much in Urwah’s life.
Choti Si Zindagi continues to be entertaining and I am glad I am watching this show. Next week’s episode showed a different side to Azra – sigh. For the first time ever, I hope this was just a bad dream Urwah/Azra has or it is the very last confrontation between the two for I really would not be able to take Azra chasing Urwah full guns blazing and him succumbing! How many of you enjoyed this episode? Would love to hear your thoughts.
Urwa Hocane and Farhan Saeed recently got married, their marriage has been one of the most happening things of 2016. The fans of the couple were really excited to get some sneak peaks into the marriage, but not everyone is happy with all this. Urwa’s attires at her wedding functions were found a bit too revealing by the public. Many people out there criticized her for wearing short and exposing cholis, they were not happy seeing her wearing these revealing dresses on her wedding. Undoubtedly everyone has a freedom of choice and speech, what Urwa wore was her choice and it did not went well with some people, so they decided to put their thoughts to words on social media by giving some unpleasant and rude comments.
There were many who loved her dressing but there many who did not. Some people were not happy with Urwa’s outgoing behavior at her wedding.
Celebrities all over the world have been speaking out for animal rights. There are many who have stopped eating non-veg in order to save the animals. Imran Abbas who is currently seen in Khuda Aur Mohabbat season 2 took to Facebook to raise his voice for the animal rights. Animals have been killed everyday and there have been many getting extinct. Imran’s highly impressive post is surely insisting on banning animal hunting.
Indian film maker Mahesh Bhatt has been raising his voice since IMPPA (Indian Media Picture Producers Association) decided to ban the Pakistani artists from working in India. Many famous stars like Mahira Khan, Ali Zafar and Fawad Khan have been affected by the ban since, they were to complete some projects in India. According to Mid-Day, Mahesh Bhatt feels that Indian government should deal with the terrorism in a different way than to ban the Pakistani Artists.
“The idea of it could incur the wrath of political parties.The Central government has to come up with a solution, if they wish to rebuild relations razed to the ground prior to the release of Ae Dil Hai Mushkil. In my opinion, cultural space must be kept alive,” saidMahesh Bhatt.
Mahesh Bhatt and many other Bollywood stars have opposed the ban but IMPPA certainly has no plans to lift it.
Gai’s power wash detergent powder has roped in Mahira Khan for their latest advertisement. Mahira Khan who has recently been ranked as the 9th Sexiest Asian women, yet again stunned us with her skills and beauty. The advertisement has been beautifully shot at various locations and Mahira is dazzling the eastern attire. The brand has surely up their standards with their latest TVC and it has been receiving positive responses from the public.
Urwa Hocane and Farhan Saeed’s wedding has been the latest trend right now on the social media. There are fans who love seeing them together but there are those too who have been judging the couple. Many people on social media, made nasty and rude remarks towards the couples wedding functions and the dressing. The leading star Faysal Qureshi is really sad seeing all this coming from people. With the growing hatred in the public, Faysal decided to put his concern into words through a Facebook post.
Number 29 is out and it has to be the most emotional episode so far.Completion of Chapter “Aab-e-Zeedan” and a shocking beginning of “Shehmat” has turned it into the most gripping, interesting and captivating novel of this year. When we read novels we usually have a love story which leads the novel script and other characters just add up. Here the novel not only has the love part but also the crucial, sickening, devastating mindset and psychology of different characters have been sketched out flawlessly.
Zumar was rescued by Faris, so Faris Ghazi once again proved Hashim wrong and saved Zumar by manipulating Naushervan and even not feeling guilty about it. I felt Naushervan was scared and just like Saadi, Faris is also a master of manipulative talk. Tada….bechara Naushervan became the sacrificing sheep and Zumar was rescued. We don’t really care much for Naushervan as long as Zumar was saved we are done with this part.
Bidding Farewell to Aabi.Honestly, I felt for her although she was after Faris, She cunningly tried to trap him. She was jealous of Zumar, She changed her technique to approach Faris yet at the end she proved that she is more human than Kardaars and died without being neutral.
Haneen our hero- The true essence of Haneen’s character was beautifully written in that letter, every word of it gradually connecting with one another and thus forming compelling dialogues was full of wisdom and at the whole completing the whole journey of a girl who falls and rises again. Loved the fact that a girl was shown standing up again and accepting all that happened .Indeed, she is her own hero. As it is said “ We are at the end narrators of our life’s story”
A letter to Aabdaar Obaid
Assalam-o-alaikum Miss Red!
I hope you are fine, I am glad you didn’t die because of suicide but gone from this world as someone who dared to say the wrong, wrong. Whatever that ishq and muhabbat led you to do things which were out of your control and we hated you. We literally felt disgusted over what you did but at the end you won her heart. A girl who was shown used by her very own father and they way she was broken inside made her to look for someone who could fill that gap in her although she had Hashim but she fell for Fares. We will pray for you Aabdaar. You won her heart!
Rest in Peace,
Namlians
Ahmer’s disappearance was made clear by the famous quote and he managed to escape from all the mess. Well let’s see if he bears the consequences of what he did to javahirat.
Surprise surprise…!!! I thought after knowing about the name of the murderer behind Hashim’s father death, Hashim will kill Javahirat but wohoooo he says he understands this!!! Really shocking but then A murderer can understand another murderer better..isn’t it ?
Hats off to Sheru and Hashim that they doubted Javahirat otherwise what a cunning women Aunty jewelry is …tauba tauba..
Haseena is a ghadaar !! I am feeling bad for doubting Sadaqat but Haseena is the real culprit along with that red scarf guy.
This episode was intensely captivating and I just can’t wait to read the last one.
What do you think about the latest development and what are your expectations about the last episode of Naml .
Ohkay so, let me be completely honest with you guys, when the episode began I actually started liking what I was watching because the first half of the episode all of a sudden started making sense to me & I felt may be this was the time when Osman Khalid Butt took over the script as I remember someone told me that he was re-writing the last few episodes of Sanam to give a proper closure to everything, so I actually thought that may be this episode was written by him or something & I even thought that I will title this episode as ‘fairly decent’ but sense, logic & all that jazz was short-lived, rather it lived till the commercial break swooped in & ruined everything. The second half of the episode was not only nonsensical but it was so boring that comparatively looking at the ceiling of my humble abode seemed far more interesting than what was happening on my TV Screen!
Harib is not only a bechara but he is a poster child of ‘haye Allah Jee, mai kya karoon’, looks like this is Harib’s pet question where he keeps on repeating it as he is always just so clueless. I am wondering why aren’t all the parathas & that beautifully cooked food working for him because his mind seems to be shrinking with each passing episode. I have yet to see an episode where Harib took a stand & a clear one at that, because where Harib should have thrown Shehroz out of his life after how he created the situation to get Harib & Aila divorced, also how he created all the misunderstandings between them, we now see Harib seeking help & advice from the same Shehroz who himself is a patient suffering from short term memory loss, where he forgets who he was supporting just 5 minutes ago!
Anyways, in the initial part of the episode, I did understand Harib’s concerns & for that matter I felt that the build up was actually quite nice where Harib was confused & he was overthinking, as he was worried that people will once again misunderstand his concerns for Aan as his love for her & despite loving her, he didn’t want to validate the rumors that people were spreading about them as he also didn’t want to put a dent on Aan’s image. Even though I also believed that Harib should’ve told everything to Aan the moment he saw how she confronted Farhan for the way he mistreated Harib, but still I could understand Harib’s thought process because he was being way too cautious considering the fragility of Shabnam’s health. At that point I was like it is getting interesting that things are building up on the basis of assumptions & it will take one final conversation where Harib & Aan will spill the beans by telling each other what they feel about Farhan & this entire engagement scenario but that thing was brushed under the carpet as the writer all of a sudden remembered that she had an XS-sized Daadi Amman to take the story forward in the most hideous manner ever known to the drama buffs!
Just when the writers start relying heavily on the child artists or smally packaged Dadi Ammans, that’s when you know that the writer was touching new heights of desperation to make things work & to also stir the sympathy in the viewer’s hearts for all the characters in general. I don’t know about you guys & I am not sure about how Sara & her husband might be feeling, but I was yawning all this while when Fatima was being mentally & physically tortured by the writer because what Fatima did & said before meeting an accident was lame & boring!!!
I didn’t know that at such a young age, girls can become BBC Reporters & can do their job with so much of dedication & determination. Fatima ended up telling Aan & Harib everything that Nayla & Farhan said about them. Who said Fatima was bipolar or something, she is a genius kid blessed with a photographic memory because she not only reported everything to Harib & Aan but she repeated the exact words too. Once again, it’s time for my public service message where I will request the parents of this child artist to pay heed to the dialogues that their kid is being forced to say because it is seriously not good for a girl her age. Anyways, Fatima also got to hear everything from Aila, about how her mommy wasn’t interested in keeping Fatima because she was too desperate to rekindle an old affair, once again, cameraman Haseeb Hassan ke saath, news-reporter Fatima from Karachi reported every single little detail to her father in London. As if the writer wasn’t tired of using Fatima again & again & again that she ended up using her for the final blow, which was to bring Aan to a confrontational park & then to get her hit by a car, to drag the drama further.
Time for a public service message once again not to the child artist’s parents but to all the parents in general, please have a look at Fatima (the character) clearly & understand that this is how your daughters shouldn’t be. Fatima is a result of an epic parenting fail, she is a result of those shameful mothers who are not interested in their kids. Everything that happened with Fatima also sheds a light on how parents should always hold the hand of their kids while crossing the road because you never know when a driver will confuse them as a lifafa & run them over. Also, please make sure your kids don’t have an access to telephones because without you even knowing, they will end up broadcasting every single thing that happens behind your closed doors. Shurkiya!
Well well well, just when Harib was getting jabbed by the jeans-clad jealous ladies, there came dupatta-clad dukhyari Aan, who swooped into that conversation out of nowhere. I thought that entire conversation was happening between Aila, Sara & Harib where Aila was holding Sara responsible for getting divorced but then Aan came in & started reciting qaseedas of how masoom she is because she wears shalwar kameez, ties her hair in a braid & knows how to make parathas, andas & kababs. HUH! Pay heed to that Aila & Sara that Aan is nothing like you guys & she is better because the writer has shown her as your contrast & the writer is endorsing the clichés that duppattay wali, braid wali, 2 in 1 maasi aur bawarchan hi shadi material hoti hai!
Anyways, this episode was such a disappointment because it started off at such a strong note but ended up losing the plot completely. I hate the way Fatima’s character is being used to drag things further & to prove a point which is best known to the writer herself. Honestly speaking, I won’t be surprised if I see Sara turning Fatima’s accident into an opportunity to grow closer to Harib as she would seek more sympathy from him citing her emotional weakness as an excuse, because anything is possible in Sanam, since the writer has turned Harib into the most sought after bechara that every girl is dying to be with him. Even though I have said it a million times, I will say it once again, I hate the way Aila has been turned into a villain, whereas she was introduced as a girl with psychological issues. Please don’t tell me that the small-brained writer thinks all those who suffer from psychological disorders are actually psychotic. Anyways, please share your thoughts about this nonsensical episode of Sanam!
The newly weds Farhan Saeed and Urwa Hocane had their reception last night. The reception was attended by the couples family, friends and many famous celebrities. Many of the celebrities heated up the dance floor with their amazing moves. Mawra and Urwa’s friends swayed the dance floor, the celebrities too did not shy away from having some fun. Not to forget, the groom and the bride too showed off their moves.
After script, if there is one thing that makes or breaks the drama, it is the way the characters have been penned down and etched out by the writer. Characters are an integral part of any drama because they are the body that are used by the writers to elaborate their script on-screen. If the characters are written appropriately, they attract the viewers and help them in understanding the story a lot better because viewers form a connection with them immediately and relate to them a lot more, similarly, if the characters are written poorly, they only end up annoying the viewers because such characters have nothing to offer.
This year, where we saw some memorable character, we also came across a lot such characters who were annoying to the core, yet they got a lot of coverage because the writers assumed they were contributing towards the story. Viewers expect characters to be logical and rational but we saw a lot such characters who defied basic common sense and logic too, making the viewers wonder why were they made a part of the script in the first place.
So, here is an alphabetically ordered list that has been complied in order to pay tribute to such annoying characters, who made us shake our heads at their irrationality, ridiculousness and poor execution.
Aneesa (Zara Yaad Kar)
She was a walking talking philosophy teacher whose only motive was to put her students to sleep. Despite having some amazing dialogues up her sleeve, Aneesa ended up becoming one of the most annoying mothers who only wanted to see her daughter in laal jora and laal surkhi by hook or by crook. It was actually quite cringe worthy to see a mother making herself helpless to a point where she pushed herself to support her daughter’s unreasonable demands of Halala.
Anoushay (Zara Yaad Kar)
She took over the drama as if she was the main lead, whereas there was nothing about her character or her story that struck a chord with the viewers because she was introduced at such a time when the viewers were hoping for the drama to end. Anoushay was added only to drag the drama and everything that she offered, starting from her flat acting to her senseless dialogues, all of that made her eligible for this list as she was annoying to the T!
Asher (Gul-e-Rana)
We have seen many becharis in dramas this year but Asher was the ultimate bechara. The fact that Imran Ashraf was a complete miscast in this role didn’t help either. Although the writer and the director tried their best to create scenarios to make the viewers feel for Asher but every time he came on screen viewers felt nothing for him. The forced becharapan and a character which was neither appealing more logical failed to win the viewers over and was annoying!
Gaiti (Zara Yaad Kar)
Gaiti was introduced in the drama to make people forget Urdu and English both because she showed up as an America returned Pakistani who wasn’t fluent in Urdu. Not only her dialogue delivery was annoying but her presence in the drama was meaningless too as she didn’t contribute one bit in the story and ended up looking like a filler gone wrong.
Ghaalib (Mana Ka Gharana)
Ghaalib was the man of the house, the head of the family who despite having such an authority was so weak that every single time he saw the tyranny of his wife, he would put his wheelchair to good use, roll into his room so that he could cry in peace. Throughout the drama, he never took a stand against all the wrongdoings of his wife even in the matters concerning the future of his daughter.
Gul-e-Rana (Gul-e-Rana)
Rana was another heroine who was introduced as a very strong woman in the first 3 episodes but later on she did all kind of weird things – remember those walks in the jungle and getting over friendly with strange men?? – which made the viewers question Rana’s mental age. She was another heroine who refused to help herself, most of her problems were self-created and the character itself was highly confusing. Sajal Ali couldn’t have saved the day with her acting because Rana’s character didn’t have much to offer.
Haadi (Zara Yaad Kar)
Despite being the main character of the drama, Haadi didn’t show any development from beginning till the end. Throughout the drama, the viewers expected him to display some signs of him having a backbone but he didn’t. What made his character hard to digest was the fact that in the end, he chose to be the one who sentenced punishment to his ex-wife, while he never once took matters in his hands to make her realize she was wrong. Haadi himself pushed his ex-wife to the limit by making her believe that she could rely on him and in the end, when he had to keep his promise, he chose to get committed to someone who fed him muft ka nashta throughout the drama!
Hira (Beqasoor)
Hira’s character was beyond annoying for number of reasons. Her holier-than-thou nature and her desperate moves to please her father made her character worse than that of her step-sister who was shown as a very materialistic and selfish girl. Also, Saboor Ali’s overacting and loud make-up made this character even more unbearable. Although the viewers were pushed to feel for this character but it was impossible to feel for someone who was too good and too naive to be true! Hira was her own biggest enemy, she put herself in difficult situations over and over again.
Imdad Hussain (Aap Ke Liye)
A negative character who had nothing happening for him except some overly done expressions which most certainly did not compliment his face nor his age. Viewers of this drama never imagined that they will get to see Waseem Abbas in a ‘silky satiny beige night suit’ at this stage of his career which absolutely looked unflattering on him. Waseem Abbas got way more coverage in this drama than required and he succeeded in ruining the pace and the mood of the viewers completely!
Jeena (Mann Mayal)
Jeena’s character lacked depth, it was a forced character which did not add anything tangible to the story. Jeena was a desperate girl who was in love with Salahuddin. She mentioned the fact that her parents were dead and she that had no family repeatedly to get attention from anyone and everyone. The dialogue “mere tu maa baap bhi nahi hein” was repeated so many times in every single episode even in situations where it wasn’t needed that it turned into an even bigger joke than the drama itself!!! In the end the viewers were expected to feel for this character for which they felt nothing but annoyance!
Mahnoor (Zara Yaad Kar)
Where the viewers always rejoice at the sight of strong woman in a drama, she was a woman of steel, to an extent of having a brain of steel too, which was empty and when dropped on the floor, created some noise pollution. Throughout the drama, people wanted her to feel some remorse, some embarrassment at what she did but the writer chose to keep her ‘dheet’ right till the end and that makes her one of the most annoying characters of 2016!
Mannu (Mann Mayal)
Mannu turned from a go-getter into a weakling the second she got married. Every time she needed help she turned to Salahuddin and never her parents who were for the longest time supportive and loving until they decided to take a complete about-turn. Even after so many years when Mannu was thrown out of her house, she once again turned to Jamil and not her family. She kept on saying she will take a stand, she will get away from Salahuddin, she will make a life of her own and that she had self-respect but her actions spoke louder than words. Manhoos Mannu was a confusing character which continuously annoyed the viewers with her indecisiveness and becharapan especially in the last few weeks of the show.
Mannu’s Parents (Mann Mayal)
Mannu’s parent’s were there for their daughter until she actually needed them! They completely disappeared from the scene when Mannu got married and when they reappeared they made sure that the circumstances were such that their daughter stayed with her ex-boyfriend. Mannu’s mother’s beghairti and her father’s “I love you, I love you not” attitude baffled and annoyed the viewers. They were one of the worst parents we saw in dramas this year.
Mikaeel (Mann Mayal)
Mikael was shown looking for his pajamas and other things which definitely didn’t count as the more important things in life for half of the screen time given to him. His character was only there so that people could feel sorry for Mannu. In the end, just like Jeena, the viewers were forced to feel for him! A black character with absolutely nothing going for him with dreams which made the viewers laugh, this list would be incomplete without him!
Munira (Gul-e-Rana)
Munira was another one of those characters in dramas this year which wasn’t only annoying but also quite useless. She was one of those mothers who was introduced as someone who loved her daughters and would stand by them but ended up doing nothing for Rana. Her character only made an appearance when it was needed to add to Rana’s troubles and was never around when Rana needed her help! Rubina Ashraf’s acting made this character even more unbearable.
Nishat (Aap Ke Liye)
Samina Peerzada played the role of an evil sister in this drama but oh boy, she took evilness to a whole new level. The audience have seen negative and evil characters in the past, so it wouldn’t have cost Samina Peerzada much if she had kept her portrayal of Nishat a little subtle. It looked like Samina Peerzada felt as if her curly hair, diamond necklace, overly done eye make even in the early morning scenes wasn’t screaming ‘evil’ enough that she decided to through in those very disturbing expressions and unpleasant laughter as well. With an experience in acting like that, no one imagined that Samina Peerzada could overdo a very simple one-dimensional character, but the viewers are still wondering what was she thinking. Nishat’s character was negative but what made her annoying to an extent of being intolerable was Samina Peerzada herself!
Sadaf (Beqasoor)
Sadaf was one-of-a-kind bechari who let her husband walk all over her time and again. She poisoned her daughter, failed to do anything for her, begged her husband to keep her when he kicked her out of the house and the list of her blunders is never-ending. It was disappointing watching someone like Samina Peerzaba playing such a character.
Saleha (Mana Ka Gharana)
Saleha was one negative character but what made her annoying was the fact that the writer made her the ultimate authority who no one could question or go against as if her word was the last and the final verdict. She was also one of those mothers who wanted to see her daughter getting married to ameer-zada as she believed money would guarantee her daughter’s happiness, how annoying right?
Salma (Sangat)
The desperate girl who loved Shahwez even after she found out he was a rapist was the worst thing about Sangat. Salma’s support for Shahwez and her “cool” reaction when she found out that Shahwez had raped Ayesha was not just annoying but also very disturbing.
Umair (Kathputli)
He came in the drama as if he was going to run things but vanished into thin air as if he never existed, making the viewers feel why was his character introduced in the first place. Everything about this character or actor, from eyebrows, to dialogue delivery, to his meddlesome attitude, to his presence, every single thing about him was wrong and annoying.
Zahida (Tere Mere Beech)
This character left no stone unturned in deafening the viewers who tuned to this drama. She was a howler, a caterwauler, a crier and a noise polluter because all she did was cry in the drama to a point where the viewers had to keep the remote control handy as her voice was beyond tolerance level.
Zubeida (Sangat)
Zubeida was an “intelligent”, “caring” woman who stood by her daughter’s rapist like a rock, covered up for her daughter’s rape like it was her fault and let’s not forget she didn’t find out even in the end that the person who she had been supporting all these years had raped her daughter! Zubeida’s character was one of the stupidest character we saw on screen this year who made our blood boil for obvious reasons.
With this, we conclude the list of most annoying characters that we all came across in 2016. Please feel free to add more names to the list and don’t forget to share your thoughts.
Fatima Awan & Zahra Mirza
Urwa Hocane and Farhan Saeed’s wedding reception is happening right now and the high profile wedding is attended by many renowned Pakistani Celebrities. Many of the celebrities were seen with their spouses at the reception. Celebrities like Noman Ijaz, Sajal Ali, Bushra Ansari, Xeeshan Ali, Resham, the heartthrob Fawad Khan with his wife and many more are present at the reception making it a glamorous night full of stars.
And the loser of the year award goes to Safeer! The zabrdasti ki shadi finally took place in this episode and Safeer’s first conversation with his second wife made as little sense as this latest development. Safeer said he was ready to face any kind of reaction from Saba’s family and his own mother yet somehow he depended on Saba to tell everyone the truth! I kept on wondering what was stopping him. This entire track has been handled quite recklessly. This wedding could easily have been avoided especially because Safeer was so willing to deal with the consequences as soon as the marriage took place. I am wondering if this is an attempt to make the viewers feel for Saba. While I did feel for Saba after watching tonight’s episode but the fact is that this particular track has done-to-death written all over it.
Eventually Saba and Safeer both decided they could after all live with each other mainly because Saba was willing to keep Safeer’s secret and even “help” him in more ways than one! Saba’s reaction was quite interesting! It went to show just how much she had changed and had she not held herself responsible for Saman’s death and for feeling guilty about loving Irtiza even after he was married to Saman she would have come across as a complete Allah mian ki gaye today. Saba feels like she deserves all this and she is no longer the girl who would fight to have her own way. The relationship between Safeer and Saba however was awkward to say the least. The way Saba was so “understanding” of Safeer’s situation and the manner in which Safeer actually seemed to be attracted towards Saba for a few seconds made this marriage one of the most weird marriages we have seen on screen. The viewers did not get to see/hear firsthand what was going on in Saba’s head but Safeer’s conversation with her about why she was alright with everything and the last scene of the previous episode suggests that Saba has now dedicated her life to proving that she is a good person who will not harm anyone. Even though there was a good reason behind Saba’s reaction to the shocking news Safeer gave her but the fact is that this track is turning out to be another one of those dusri biwi tracks in which the first wife is demanding and the second one will put up with anything at all. The only big difference here is that the husband will never leave his first wife for the second one.
As if things were not awkward enough as it was, Sonia’s announcement that she was having another baby made things even more complicated. Saba’s parents were completely missing from tonight’s episode. She got married, came to live at her parent’s house after an entire month but was shown only spending time with dadi. It would have been so much better if they died in a car crash too because their disappearance every now and then would have made more sense then! The focus in tonight’s episode was more on Saba’s willingness to accept this new relationship she had with Safeer. I am wondering how this track will help take the story forward because the preview of the next episode suggested that even after 7 months or perhaps more Saba was just as willing to compromise as she was before. While Saba’s reasons are very clear, there is absolutely no reason why Safeer is willing to go along with it since his mother will also find out in the next episode that Saba knows the truth.
Mahira Khan looked exceptionally beautiful in most of the scenes tonight and she acted brilliantly too. Saba yet again was the only good thing about this episode and the only character which makes perfect sense even now. Other than that, Saba’s parents’ disappearance, Safeer’s mother’s unreasonable attitude and Safeer’s unfair/irrational behavior stood out like a sore thumb. Bin Roye should have been a perfect package considering the fact that it has some big names attached to it yet there are plenty of times when you question so many aspects of this drama. So far apart from the choppy editing, the script of Bin Roye has been its weakest link. Also, although there are only few characters in the play but even then there have been many episodes in which the key characters did not get the screen time they should have been given.
How many of you watched this latest installment? Please share your thoughts about it.
Urwa hocane wedding. The most awaited wedding of the year is finally happening, Urwa and Farhan are finally married and their reception is happening right now. Urwa is looking extremely gorgeous and her hubby is looking handsome than ever. The reception is a high profile event with the couple’s family member’s and other celebrities present. There is lots of dancing and beautiful moments to remember. Urwa’s friends and family started the night off with Luddi.
Fahad Mustafa and his wife Sana Fahad’s love is nothing hidden, Sana usually posts pictures of them together with some beautiful and loving captions. Last night was Sana’s birthday and it was not just an ordinary one because the birthday bash was attended by many famous celebrities and it seemed that they had lots of fun. Sana and Fahad both looked extremely good and the whole decoration for the party was mind blowing. Here are a few pictures from Sana Fahad’s Birthday Party.
Ohkay so, this episode of Khuda Aur Mohabbat was absolutely amazing. I am in love with this drama & honestly speaking, with each passing episode, I am getting more & more convinced that this season is definitely bigger & better than the season 01. Quite honestly, when this season began, I finished watching the 1st season may be 2 days ago, that is why initially, like all those viewers who were a fan of the previous season, I was also a bit skeptical & wasn’t feeling this season, but now I’m totally convinced because there are such small little details that tell me that the director of this season had more understanding & more grip on the story & I thank him for directing Khuda Aur Mohabbat so beautifully. It has also become one of my favorite dramas of the season & I am really happy that I am getting to watch a drama like this!
This episode showed us Hammad’s sufferings & his journey in a detailed manner. Hammad chose not to budge & he chose to put forth his stand in front of his family, that is why he is going through so much only to prove a point not only to anyone else, but to himself. Everything that Hammad is doing is like he is punishing himself for the life he was given in a platter. Hammad is furious, disappointed & depressed because he knows that no matter what he is going to do, his father’s name is always going to stay associated with him. It was quite touching to see how hard Hammad was trying to pick up the pieces while still wanting to stay shattered because he has given up on everything except his love for Imaan!
Honestly speaking, till the very last episode of the previous season, I couldn’t bring myself to understand or feel that Molvi Aleemuddin was equally responsible for everything that Hammad & Imaan went through, because somehow I feel his ego was downplayed by the director as he didn’t want to put a cleric in a negative light, but this is something that didn’t happen in this season. What I liked about the director’s approach in this season is, that without showing Molvi Aleemuddin as a negative character, very convincingly yet subtly he brought out the ego that resided in Molvi Aleemuddin’s heart too. Everything that Hammad said to Molvi Aleemuddin was spot on because yes, while Hammad was still fighting the ego of Amjad Raza, he got to know that there was another obstacle that was standing in his way & it was the ego of Molvi Aleemuddin too. It was actually quite interesting to see how the director brought Amjad Raza & Molvi Aleemuddin on the same pedestal, just because of their egos. Amjad Raza & Aleemuddin might be very different from each other in every single aspect, but they both are similar in one thing & that is their ego. While Amjad Raza judges people on the basis of what they have earned in life, Molvi Aleemuddin judges people on the basis of how much they pray. Where Amjad Raza judges people on the basis of how much material they have, Molvi Aleemuddin judges people on the basis of how much understanding they have when it comes to religion.
Hammad thought that he had spent enough time in forming an identity of his own, that is why he chose to approach Molvi Aleemuddin, to apologize to him for everything that his family put him through & to also plead his love for Imaan in front of him but he got to know that Molvi Aleemuddin chose to shut the doors of his home on Hammad because he was a bit too worried about what the people around him will say. Hammad got to know about all the objections Molvi Aleemuddin had about his family but he didn’t have even a single objection personally related to Hammad. It was actually quite heart-breaking to see Hammad feeling devastated after finding out that even after running away from his family & their shadows, he was still being judged on the basis of the family background he had, on the basis of the life he has lived in the past & on the basis of what his family used to do.
It was good to see that Abdullah chose to give Hammad a chance to meet Molvi Aleemuddin, it was like literally he had to curb his feelings for Imaan aside, while still being fearful of the fact that may be Molvi Aleemuddin will accept Hammad’s apology & he might agree to his & Imaan’s marriage, but Abdullah gave Hammad a chance & allowed him to say what he wanted to. Even though Abdullah has remained in the background, but his character is quite impactful even after getting such a limited coverage, which is amazing!
I just love Hammad’s interactions with Shakir & his family. It is actually quite good to see that there are a few people who love Hammad for who he is & not because of who he was. Shakir actually felt bad for Hammad & so did Nighat, that is why Nighat chose to tell Imaan sternly about all the sufferings that Hammad was going through just because he fell in love with her. Hammad sent the token of Imaan’s remembrance to her back, in a hope that may be one day, after realizing the purity of his love & intentions, she herself will hand it over to him. I really liked the interactions of Hammad & Ghafoor too, it is actually quite beautiful that Hammad’s personality has so much of attraction & his persona has so much of honesty & niceness that anyone who interacts with him forms an emotional connection & develops an emotional attachment with him. Ghafoor actually feels bad for Hammad as he knows that he doesn’t belong here & he knows that he is only trying to punish himself for something he is not even responsible for, that is why he always treats Hammad with kindness & does some gestures for him as he knows that Hammad is suffering emotionally.
It was actually quite good to see that the life-changing conversation was made a part of this episode. Hammad came across a passenger who made him familiar with the idea of praying, who was the first person to have a heart-to-heart conversation with him about how important it was to introduce the act of Worship in your life. What was even more special about that conversation was that the passenger started off by discussing his own weaknesses & that was something that touched Hammad because he didn’t come across as someone who said he didn’t make mistakes or wasn’t weak or had faults. What a beautiful way of attracting someone to something even more beautiful, without coming across as complacent & perfect!
Overall, this episode was beautiful, it was so engaging that I even didn’t realize where the time had gone when the episode ended. I am so happy with the pace of the drama, it’s like they are still showing us what we have seen before, in a lot of detail while still being cautious of not making it too detailed for the viewers to feel bored. The chemistry & the connection between all the characters have been established & portrayed perfectly by all the actors. I guess there is not even a single actor who hasn’t done justice to the role that was assigned to them. I love the coverage all the good characters are getting, everything is just brilliant about Khuda Aur Mohabbat. It was a treat to see Rambo, Humayun Ashraf & Firdous Jamal in this episode. Also the actor playing the character of Shakir is doing such a brilliant job, he always brings so much of warmth in his scenes, which is just so beautiful. Sadia Khan has played her part really well & now coming to the hero of the drama, Imran Abbas, my my, what a beautiful portrayal of Hammad’s character. Imran Abbas has once again given Hammad’s character his heart & soul & it is so evident. It is definitely Imran Abbas who is taking the level of this drama a couple of notches higher with his phenomenal acting, so thank you Imran Abbas. I can’t wait to see the next episode already. Please share your thoughts about this beautiful beautiful beautiful episode of Khuda Aur Mohabbat.
Netflix has launched it’s first ever Pakistani drama serials on their global streaming service. The California based portal has launched 3 Pakistani dramas based on popular demand and ratings. The dramas are non other than Momina Duraid’s Humsafar, Zindagi Gulza Hai and Sadqay Tumhare. These dramas have already been added to streaming service’s library of Netflix.
Ohkay so, this episode of Seeta Bagri wasn’t as impressive as the previous episode was. I think this has been & this will be the pattern of this drama, where some of the episodes are going to be good & some are going to be just alright. I found some of the scenes a bit too unnecessarily stretched, backed with such a loud background music that in stead of looking tastefully dramatic, it ended up looking a bit too forced & dragged!
So, this episode showed how each & everyone’s life was unfolding. The initial part of the episode was dedicated to Mala & her tantrums. She decided to elope but informed Seeta about it, Seeta found her & upon finding what Mala was about to do, Ratan lost his cool with Nandini. It was good that Seeta tackled the entire situation with a lot of wisdom & told Mala that she should apologize to Nandini because Nadnini was just being over-protective. Even though I know it is good that both Ratan & Seeta have accepted the fact that they weren’t meant to be together, but seeing them behaving like complete stranger seems a little strange. Ratan also seems emotionally upset at one moment, but the very next, he seems perfectly alright with Nandini.
This episode focused a lot on what Haji Sahab & Ratan were facing because of extortionists & how they chose to file a complaint against them with the police. I am sure this issue is far from being over because even though for the time being, the police rangers did sort things out by taking the matter in their hands, those extortionists won’t sit quietly & once bailed, will create even more issues for Ratan & Haji Sahab!
Mala & Seeta along with Nandini came to a solution that where Seeta can give tuition to the girls, Mala can teach them dancing. Nandini liked the idea but she seemed more interested in the the commission that she was going to get. It was good to see how all the ladies came together & paved a way for themselves. I would have liked if they had shown that Seeta was not only trying to make a change on a smaller level, but she got along with Aleezay & started working with her on the project which was focusing on bringing a change in the entire community.
Overall, this episode seemed more like a filler & had not much to it because all the situations were elaborated by relying so much the meaningless scenes that it didn’t give me much to discuss. Sarwat Gillani seems to be the best thing about this drama, it is her acting as Seeta that really makes me tune to this drama. I think may be the upcoming episodes will start to get interesting because a new face & a new character will be introduced, not only in the drama but in Seeta’s life too. Let’s see how that goes. Please share your thoughts about this episode of Seeta Bagri!
Amir Khan’s wife Faryal Makhdoom has been in news since past few days due to the public feud. She accused her in-laws for abusing her physically and mentally but Amir’s parents denied any such claims. The controversy did not just ended there because Faryal went over board and posted a naked picture of Amir’s brother claiming, how partial the family is.
Amir was then so done with all this, that he wanted it to stop since it was affecting his image but Faryal did not stopped there, she then went and spoke about this matter at the morning show. Faryal revealed that Amir’s siblings slammed her for being fake and said that she’s got plastic surgery done and even called her Michael Jackson.
The recent photos that have been getting viral are giving a clear idea of Faryal’s cosmetic surgery. Her lips are more fuller now, her nose is more sharp and cheeks are more enhanced. She probably had lip fillers and rhinoplasty, the video of her getting cheek augmentation was posted by her surgeon a few months before.
Khuda Mera Bhi Hai gets better with every passing episode. It has given the viewers characters which are easy to relate to and are not black and white with the exception of Arshi of course! Zain’s character in particular is extremely well-balanced. Although he is disillusioned and cannot seem to accept his child but he knows that he cannot completely disown this child, he has not moved on but is still trying and most importantly he still loves his wife. The relationship between Zain and Mahi too is far more realistic than what we see in many other dramas in which the love most often just evaporates and then the story is taken forward by showing one misunderstanding after another which makes the situation worse. The writer has not banked on misunderstandings or major flaws in characters to take the story forward.
This drama also breaks many stereotypes which we see on our television screens quite often. The actions of the leading characters are not dictated by their egos but they have a more logical approach towards everything which is most often the result of emotional attachment. Also, the confident women in Khuda Mera Bhi Hai are quite capable of being kind and sensitive. Another aspect of this play which deserves to be appreciated is that the characters is shown plotting and planning against each other. Arshi is the only such character in the play but she is never shown getting what she wants. On the contrary her husband and her sons do whatever they think is right.
It is good to see Aly Khan playing a different role. He has played the role of a well accomplished millionaire before too but usually he is seen playing a rigid person who does not compromise on his principles. Mikael seemed like a sensitive and caring man who was also down-to-earth. The promos also suggest that there is much more to his character than what we saw in this episode. Everyone’s reaction to Bubble Mian was one of the finest scenes of this episode. It was the most emotional scene of this episode because it was executed so well. Everyone’s reaction was perfectly timed and a true example of how brilliant performances by everyone involved in a scene can make it a complete success. I cannot praise Adnan Shah Tipu’s performance enough. He is translating an extremely difficult role on screen almost effortlessly. It is truly refreshing to watch a drama with so many different kinds of characters especially because these character are well-defined and they have been portrayed brilliantly. Everything that Mahi said to the principles was right on point and it was the kind of scene that givea the viewers tons to think about as well.
Zain’s father’s character and his relationship with all the other characters in the play was once again shown impeccably. He supported Sanam and Zahir because he knew they did the right thing but at the same time he understood why someone like Arshi would react in this manner and was also there for her. Noor’s story was taken forward in this episode with Mahi facing trouble getting Noor enrolled in a school. Right now Noor’s struggles are being shown through Mahi and the writer has managed to send a loud and clear message about the attitude of people in general towards such children. At the same time the writer has shown people like Sanam, Mahi’s mother and even Bubbly who are willing to go the extra mile for this child. It would have been nice if the viewers would have shown the grandfather (Zain’s father) coming to see Noor since he is definitely not the kind of person who would have a tough time accepting his grand child no matter what.
Overall, this episode of Khuda Mera Bhi Hai was touching and engrossing. I am completely hooked to this play and I can’t wait to find out how the story unfolds in the upcoming episodes.
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Post the India Pakistan conflict, media associations of both countries decided to ban each other’s content. India banned Pakistani artists and dramas where as, Pakistani cinema owners imposed ban on Bollywood films. However, Pakistani cinema owners are now all set to lift the ban on Indian films.
In conversation with The Express Tribune on Saturday, Chairman Film Exhibitors Association Zoraiz Lashari confirmed that cinema owners would begin screening Indian films across Pakistan from December 19 (Monday). “Cinema business has been hit immensely and all stakeholders felt it was the right time to begin screening Indian films. It was always a self imposed suspension, not a ban. So I’ll be releasing Freaky Ali in our cinemas and other cinema owners will follow suit,” said Lashari
“A big media group and film exhibitors/distributors in India are trying to release Dungal in Pakistan. They are testing public sentiments and also the government’s reaction by releasing Freaky Ali at CineStar cinema,” he added.
He went on to add how stakeholders in India were also being hit by the move by the self-imposed ban. “We will first test waters with these unreleased films and then begin negotiations with Indian distributors to continue the import of movies into Pakistan,” he added.
Mahira Khan’s fans can rejoice now since ‘Raees’ will be releasing in Pakistan on January 25, 2017 but is it really a good idea to release Bollywood films when India is still going strong with the ban imposed on Pakistani artists?
