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  • ‘Meri beti nihayat jhooti hai’: Mahira Khan’s mother roasts her on live television

    ‘Meri beti nihayat jhooti hai’: Mahira Khan’s mother roasts her on live television

    By now we all know that Mahira Khan’s mother has a lit sense of humour.

    Read more – ‘Tumhari tankha se katay ga’, Mahira Khan’s mother tells her off

    She was recently invited as a live caller on Jeeto Pakistan League, where Mahira was the celebrity guest, and while speaking to the host Fahad Mustafa, couldn’t resist roasting her daughter, much to the actor’s surprise.

    When Fahad asked Mahira’s mother what Adnan Siddiqui was doing wrong on the show, she replied, “Yeh mujhe nahi pata magar meri beti nihayat confused insaan hai (I don’t know this, but my daughter is a very confused person).”

    Her comments sent everyone present into a fit of laughter. But she was still not done roasting Mahira.

    She continued, “Yeh jhoot bol rahe hai. Yeh nihayat jhooti insaan hai. She’s just going to confuse you.”

    In response, Adnan said, “Thank you Aunty. You made my day.”

    Later, when Fahad asked Mahira’s mother what the other celebrity contestant Waseem Badami was doing wrong, she was all praises for him and said she was very fond of him.

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    Meanwhile, Humayun Saeed thanked Mahira for being on the show.

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  • ‘Pyar Ke Sadkay’ goes from ‘aik tarfa pyaar’ to a love triangle

    ‘Pyar Ke Sadkay’ goes from ‘aik tarfa pyaar’ to a love triangle

    I’m pretty sure that this is the umpteenth review on Pyar Ke Sadkay you’re reading because this romantic comedy has been trending all around. The drama has received rave reviews from audiences and critics alike and has gone onto become one of the most popular dramas currently on-air. When the drama first aired, it didn’t really seem like my cup of tea so I skipped watching it and caught a few glimpses here and there, enough for me to understand what the story was about. However, after reading glowing reviews, I decided to jump the bandwagon and give it a watch. And let’s just say two episodes in, I figured out why.

    Read more – Bushra Ansari says she is done with ‘saas-bahu’ dramas

    Pyar Ke Sadkay is about two simpletons Abdullah and Mahjabeen who, due to a twist of fate, end up getting married to each other. Abdullah — played by Bilal Abbas Khan — is a shy, under-confident young man who lives in the shadow of his stepfather, Sarwar (Omair Rana). He does anything and everything to win his stepfather’s approval, who uses his simplicity to manipulate him. He is in love with his classmate Shanze (Yashma Gill) who isn’t interested in him (until now) and belittles him when he asks for her hand in marriage. Hence, the ‘aik tarfa pyaar‘. It’s obviously not as intense as the one we saw in Ae Dil Hai Mushkil, but just for reference.

    Abdullah

    On the other hand, Mahjabeen (Yumna Zaidi) is the daughter of an accountant who works in Sarwar’s office. She doesn’t want to study and hopes to get married so she that can avoid giving her matric exams. Mahjabeen is all set to marry Dr Hammad (Khalid Malik) but when he ditches her, a heartbroken Abdullah steps in to marry her and save her izzat. As the two begin their wedded life and start developing feelings for each other, Shanze also gets married to a narcissist and when her marriage doesn’t turn out to be the way she imagined, she is impressed by Abdullah’s attitude towards his wife and sets her sights on him — giving birth to a love triangle.

    Mahjabeen

    As they say, ‘jorian asmano main banti hain’, Mahjabeen and Abdullah are perfect for one another and their compatibility has been perfectly encapsulated with Bilal and Yumna’s chemistry which is lit. Atiqa Odho, who plays Bilal’s mother in the drama has even compared their chemistry to Mahira Khan and Fawad Khan’s in Humsafar and I have to say that I do agree with her to an extent. Playing simple and comic characters is never easy but both the actors have outdone themselves with their performances. The romance between the two leads is perhaps the main reason why this drama has made it into the hearts of the audiences. It is so innocent, yet so endearing that you can’t help but sigh. Add to that, a strong performance by Rana as the devilish Sarwar and you have a winning team.

    Sarwar

    Meanwhile, the writing and direction is also brilliant. The dialogues are fun and witty and each scene has been well thought out and director Farooq Rind has made sure that everyone puts forward their best fronts. Another thing I’d like to point out here that the drama is not without a message. The writer and director have neatly weaved the concept of harassment into the storyline making the drama a perfect example of how to use entertainment to create awareness without making it sound like a sermon.

    Pyar Ke Sadkay is a delightful watch and one you should definitely watch while in isolation because it is bound to put a smile on your face and make you forget about ‘corona times’ for a while.

    The drama also features Khalid Anam, Gul e Rana, Shermeen Ali, Danish Aqeel, Ashan Mohsin among others and airs every Thursday at 8 pm on Hum TV.

  • Visually challenged Pakistani girl becomes a sensation on ‘Britain’s Got Talent’

    Visually challenged Pakistani girl becomes a sensation on ‘Britain’s Got Talent’

    14-year-old singer Sirine Jahangir – the only contestant of Pakistani origin on Britain’s Got Talent – has gone on to become a huge sensation on the show. She hopes to make it to the final.

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    Born in 2005 in London, Sirine started losing her eyesight gradually from the age of five. By the time she was 10, she had completely lost it. Sirine excelled at sports and dancing was her favourite pastime.

    Speaking to a news outlet, Sirine’s father Kafeel Jahangir shared that during his trips to the UK, the late Junaid Jamshed used to sing with Sirine and teach her about music. Sirine uses music and her story to inspire other people with disabilities.

    Sirine is also the granddaughter of Sahibzada ‘Chico’ Jahangir who is an active Pakistan Tehreek e Insaf (PTI) member. He is currently serving as Prime Minister Imran Khan’s spokesperson on Trade & Investment in UK & Europe. Fauzia Kasuri is Sirin’s aunt while the late singer Junaid Jamshed was her uncle.

    Every Monday she visits a school to teach a young 6-year-old boy who has the same condition as her. She teaches him Braille and gives him the confidence to believe in himself and not let his challenges hold him back.

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  • Yasir Hussain likens Turkish dramas to ‘landay k kapray’

    Yasir Hussain likens Turkish dramas to ‘landay k kapray’

    The debate around the airing of Diriliş: Ertuğrul doesn’t seem to end.

    After Shaan and Reema, Yasir Hussain has also come forward and urged PTV to make a historic drama using those artists and technicians who pay taxes to the country.

    “Landy k kapray aur Turkey k dramay, dono hee local industry ko tabah kardein gay,” wrote the actor.

    Read more – Humayun Saeed to play an Islamic hero in Khalil Ur Rehman Qamar’s historical epic

    It appears that actor received criticism for his comments because, in a successive Instagram story, Hussain said that when someone’s father or brother lose their jobs to Turkish people, only then will they understand what he is saying.

    Meanwhile there are some actors who have praised the series.

    Turkish historic drama series Diriliş: Ertuğrul has been trending ever since its first episode aired on PTV Home. Pakistanis are loving the drama series and it has become a sensation in the country to the point that PTV is now aiming to set a new record with the series.

    In an exclusive interview with The Current, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Senator Faisal Javed Khan revealed that Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan had gifted the drama series to Pakistan as a goodwill gesture.

  • Anwar Masqood gets emotional while talking about Moin Akhtar

    Anwar Masqood gets emotional while talking about Moin Akhtar

    Anwar Maqsood, in a Q&A session hosted by his son Bilal Maqsood, got emotional while discussing the late Moin Akhtar. The renowned writer remarked that the two were inseparable, adding that people like him tend to live in the hearts forever.

    “Moin is like a vine wrapped around my heart,” said Maqsood when asked if he misses Moin. “32 years I wrote for Moin.”

    He went onto say, “Big people [like him] they might leave [our] sight but are here… Moin is here. He’s in every house, he’s in every heart.”

    “Often times when I’m writing something like Loose Talk, I write my name and instinctively start writing Moin’s,” he sighed.

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    In the Q&A session, Bilal asked his father ten questions sent in to him by his fans.

    Apart from his thoughts on Moin, Maqsood was also asked what advice he would give to young people to which the writer said, “Don’t chase money but goals.”

    He also didn’t leave a chance to criticise morning shows, which he has often spoken up against. When asked when Pakistan as a nation will ‘wake up’, Maqsood replied: “When all these morning shows will end, the nation will wake up from its sleep.”

  • ‘Khush Raho Pakistan’: Indian comedian Bharti Singh sends prayers amid pandemic

    ‘Khush Raho Pakistan’: Indian comedian Bharti Singh sends prayers amid pandemic

    Popular Indian standup comedian Bharti Singh sent all Pakistanis her well wishes and prayers. In a video message, she wished all Pakistanis who are a part of a global comedy family to live happily.

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    She wished her favorite team lead by a Pakistani comedian Rauf Lala in a game show ‘Khush Raho Pakistan’. The show is hosted by Faysal Qureishi on Bol TV.  

  • Atif Aslam recites the 99 names of Allah for a ‘Coke Studio’ special

    Atif Aslam recites the 99 names of Allah for a ‘Coke Studio’ special

    Atif Aslam has joined hands with Coke Studio to release a special track in which the singer recites the 99 names of Allah.

    Read more – Coronavirus: Atif Aslam, Mahira Khan appreciate PM Khan for his efforts

    Titled Asma-Ul-Husna (which translates to the 99 attributes of Allah), the three and a half minute track has been produced by Zulfiqar “Xulfi” Jabbar Khan, while the video has been directed by Asim Raza.

    Though Asma-Ul-Husna has multiple renditions, Coke Studio’s version “manifests a multilayer soundscape, beginning with the actual sounds of black hole collision, followed by the echoes of “Allah” from the iconic Azaan of Makkah”.

    According to a press release, the “recitation borrows 24 voices from across the country to build a large vocal acapella personality”. Some of those voices include Abdullah Qureshi, Adnan Dhool, Xulfi, Mujeeb Rizvi, Bilawal Lahooti and Samya Gohar.

    “To further enhance the grandeur of the acapella, Melvin Arthur, a virtuoso musician from Quetta Pakistan, worked on crafting the choir arrangement using vocals from around the world. The track also demonstrates a unique arrangement of duffs as their grand ensemble reverberates in a large space,” the press release further said, adding that Atif brought together the whole composition with his powerful recitation.

    “Asma-Ul-Husna is an ode to the unwavering human spirit, an expression of spiritual healing and nourishment, and reassurance of better times ahead.”

    Listen to it below:

    Meanwhile, social media is full of praises for the singer.

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  • Meera tests negative for coronavirus

    Meera tests negative for coronavirus

    Meera, who recently returned from virus-hit New York after being stranded there for a couple of weeks has tested negative for COVID-19.

    In a video posted to Instagram, Meera along with some other Pakistani students shared that they have tested negative for COVID-19 and are back home safe and sound. They said that they are ecstatic to be home, even though their journey took almost two days. They were quarantined at a local hotel in Lahore while they waited for their tests.

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    Meera returned from United States on May 12 via a special flight arranged by the Government of Pakistan to repatriate stranded Pakistanis in the US.

    Read more – Meera is back in Pakistan

    In a video message posted to Instagram, the actor has shared that she is back in Pakistan and gave a special shoutout to the Pakistan Embassy in Washington and the New York Consulate for assisting her. Meera appreciated the work of the Pakistan Embassy and Consulate in the US and said that they facilitated her – and all other stranded passengers – at every step.

  • Reema backs Shaan, says ‘Ertuğrul’ should not be aired on ‘our national channel’

    Reema backs Shaan, says ‘Ertuğrul’ should not be aired on ‘our national channel’

    And the debate on Diriliş: Ertuğrul continues.

    While Pakistanis enjoy the Turkish series in Urdu on their TV screens, Reema has voiced her criticism against the government’s decision to air the drama on PTV. The actor supported her colleague Shaan’s comments and said that the Turkish series should not be aired on “our national channel”. Shaan had earlier remarked that the state-owned channel should we working towards uplifting the local entertainment industry and should not be spending money on imports. In response to Shaan’s comments, Senator Faisal Javed Khan had clarified that Ertuğrul was a gift to Pakistan from the President of Turkey.

    Read more – Shaan is disappointed with PTV for airing ‘Diriliş: Ertuğrul’

    While speaking on her Ramzan transmission, the actor said, “Our artists have raised their voice [against its airing]. Why is foreign content being aired on national television?”

    “When you have plenty of local content and your artists are sitting at home, why is there a need to spend money and promote foreign content,” questioned Reema, adding, “It really hurts us. Because we’re the one paying taxes, not foreign artists.”

    “Shaan nay haq ki awaaz uthayi hai.”

    Reema’s guests Madiha Maqvi and Faisal Subzwari agreed with her comments and said that the government should promote local artists.

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  • Humayun Saeed to play an Islamic hero in Khalil Ur Rehman Qamar’s historical epic

    Humayun Saeed to play an Islamic hero in Khalil Ur Rehman Qamar’s historical epic

    Turkish drama series Diriliş: Ertuğrul has created a sensation in Pakistan to the point that there is nothing else anyone can talk about. The drama has become the most-watched television show in Pakistan this Ramazan and is being widely discussed on social media and in Whatsapp groups.

    Read more – ‘Diriliş: Ertuğrul is a gift to Pakistan from Erdoğan’

    Following the excitement, Khalil ur Rehman Qamar announced that he is working on a historical saga similar to Ertuğrul. The writer said that it was time to “introduce our heroes to the younger generation who don’t know them”.

    Speaking to a private media outlet, the writer said, “We have decided to make a serial on a great Islamic hero. I am currently doing research, reading various books and will start writing it in a week.”

    The writer further shared that he will once again join hands with the team of Meray Paas Tum Ho for this and will cast Humayun Saeed as the lead hero. Nadeem Baig will direct the show while Humayun’s production house Six Sigma Productions will produce it.

    Qamar added that he has been asking Humayun to “work on something like this for the last twelve years” but due to limited facilities, they have been unable to turn their dream into reality.

    While Qamar refrained from sharing further details, he said that the TV show will match international standards and will be based entirely on facts. He said that the team will soon hold a joint press conference to formally announce the project and other details.

    Read more – After ‘Ertugal’, PM Imran Khan wants Pakistanis to watch ‘Yunus Emre: Aşkin Yolculuğu’

    The writer appreciated Ertuğrul and said that he “salutes” the creators of it and the President of Turkey Recep Tayyip Erdoğan for producing this masterpiece. He also lauded Prime Minister Imran Khan’s decision to air this series in Urdu for Pakistani audiences.

    “Ertuğrul was the hero of the Muslims, whether the serial is made by Turkey or any other country, heroes don’t change,” said Qamar.

    On the other hand, Humayun while talking about the project said that he hopes it will be the “grandest drama ever produced in Pakistan”.

    “I had contemplated making a historical drama nearly two years ago, which is when I saw Ertuğrul,” said Humayun. “When I saw Ertuğrul‘s popularity in Pakistan as soon as it started airing on PTV, I was even more convinced that we needed to create a historical drama of our own.”

    “We are yet to decide who the story will be based on and the planning is still in its initial stages, but yes, Khalil sahab is writing it,” he added. Some reports are suggesting that the drama will on the great warrior of Islam Sultan Salahuddin Ayubi.

    Diriliş: Ertuğrul is being aired in Urdu on PTV on the recommendation of PM Imran who wanted to “help youngsters connect with their roots.”

    Set in 13th century Anatolia, before the establishment of the Ottoman Empire Diriliş: Ertuğrul illustrates the struggle of Ertugrul Gazi, the father of Osman I – the founder of the Ottoman dynasty.