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  • We take it back; ‘Ghalti’ is ARY’s best running drama

    When ARY’s drama ‘Ghalti’ started, it seemed like a huge mistake. Typical saas bahu, beychari bahu and crazy saas. Husband is a complete disaster, giving talaaq after talaaq, which is so typical of Pakistani dramas.

    But after this week’s episode, we are happy to issue an apology and say, WOW, what happened? It’s turning out to be one of the best running dramas on ARY.

    Hina Mani delivers a stellar performance

    That being said, it’s not like it has much competition. The drama ‘Jhooti ‘ is probably Iqra Aziz’s biggest mistake and the high that Ayeza Khan got from ‘Meray Paas Tum Ho’ crashes in ‘Thora Sa Haq’.

    In this week’s episode, three massive twists made ‘Ghalti’ a fantastic watch. Zaira (Hira Mani) is married to her cousin Saad (Affan Waheed) and Saad’s mother Zaitoon (Saba Hamid) has it out for them. She tries her best to destroy their marriage and finally succeeds.

    The best part about this latest episode was Zaira. Hira Mani delivers a stellar performance, one in which you shockingly and immediately feel her pain. She acts perfectly. So perfect that you immediately are drawn to her. There is no overacting when her husband delivers the final blow and when she tells her mother. This is so realistic that you can imagine it happening in real life. And that is where the drama takes a turn.

    You can only be team Zaira then.

    At such important moments in this episode Hira Mani hits constant sixers.

    You feel her pain and she so elegantly takes on what what Zaitoon has handed her and the drama no longer becomes about divorce but actually becomes about a woman’s strength.

    Zaitoon is also not to be messed with and Saba Hamid does her total justice. She is perfect in her narcissism and her selfishness and Saba’s every expression reflects what Zaitoon is.

    Saba Hamid is full of expression and elegance, making a stellar villain

    The voice of reason is Shanzay (Mehr Bano). She is a strong, independent, working woman married to Saad’s brother. When her character was first introduced, you wondered: Ugh, here is another drama demonising the working woman. But wait. It didn’t.

    What’s going on? How is this drama getting so good?

    Shanzay tells off Zaitoon, Saad, the sisters, so well that you feel like clapping and feeling like wow, how is this possible that her husband is taking HER side? This isn’t typical at all. And it’s done so normally, matter of factly, simply. No dramatic angles, dialogues, music.

    Mehr Bano delivers a performance that rivals that of Saba Hamid

    The teaser for the next episode promises to be even better, filled with confrontation and dare we hope, a not dragged out end. We have our theories on what might happen but it isnt the time to speculate just yet. It’s almost the beginning of the week and we are already waiting for the next episode.

    So we take it back and apologise because this is one drama we wait for every Thursday and hope you guys have the time to catch up. This is the one to wait drama to look forward to during the lockdown.

  • Mehwish Hayat takes the viral ‘Oh Na Na’ dance challenge

    Mehwish Hayat takes the viral ‘Oh Na Na’ dance challenge

    Ever since the world went into lockdown, people are coming up with fun ideas to lift up their spirits and of those around them. Several social media challenges have also gone viral including the ‘Oh Na Na’ Dance Challenge, Don’t Rush Makeup Challenge and the Pillow Challenge, in which you have to dress up using pillows. Celebrities all over the world are also taking part in these challenges.

    Mehwish Hayat recently did the ‘Oh Na Na’ Dance Challenge with her brother and the result is fun, groovy and full of energy.

    Watch the video below:

    https://www.instagram.com/p/B_SowQmH_dd/

    This is not the first time that the actor took a viral social media challenge. Earlier, Mehwish had also participated in the Bottle Cap Challenge and had blown away her fans with it.

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  • Celebrities come together for a short film on coronavirus

    Celebrities come together for a short film on coronavirus

    A host of Pakistan’s much-loved celebrities have come together for a short film titled Call To Action to raise awareness on the coronavirus pandemic.

    Among those who feature in the film includes Hamza Ali Abbasi, Humayun Saeed, Reema, Shehzad Roy, Ali Rehman Khan, Zara Noor Abbas, Maya Ali, Anwar Maqsood, Bilal Maqsood, Sheheryar Munawar, Wasim Akram, Shaniera Akram, Ayesha Omar, Iqra Aziz, Yasir Hussain and Mikaal Zulfiqar. The film follows them as they talk to each other on the phones. While the conversation appears to be like one anyone would be having with their friend or family on the phone, each dialogue has a message behind it.

    For example, Shehzad Roy talks about how important it is to keep washing our hands, while Iqra says, “Fasla rakhain, kaheen corona na ho jaye.” Ayesha Omar expresses her annoyance at unverified Whatsapp forwards. The dialogues are fun, short and witty.

    The film has been written and directed by Faisal Qureshi.

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  • ‘Money Heist 4’ features an Indian actor as the Pakistani hacker

    Hit Spanish TV series La Casa de Papel, popularly known as Money Heist is very popular all over the world as it released its fourth season earlier this month. The show is also a big hit among Pakistani audiences.

    One thing that made Pakistani fans more involved in the show were the inclusions of two Pakistani characters – a surgeon and a hacker. Shakir, who plays the hacker is actually from India. He was cast in the show as someone who helped the Professor and his team of robbers in robbing the Bank of Spain.

    In a recent interview, the actor, Ajay Jethi, shared how he landed the role of Shakir.

    “When I got a call for Money Heist, it was like any other project for me, a new project for me. The manager told me it is a big project and the series is famous on Netflix,” Jethi said. “But, I had not seen the series till then as I was occupied with other things. I did not give any auditions because I had worked a lot with the casting director on many projects before.”

    Though Ajay is from Patiala, India, has is currently living in Spain.

  • VIDEO: Fawad Khan serenades Deepika Padukone, Sonakshi Sinha

    VIDEO: Fawad Khan serenades Deepika Padukone, Sonakshi Sinha

    Before India became a victim to extremism and religious bigotry, things were pretty decent between Pakistan and India. There was a lot of cultural exchange and several of our superstars crossed the border and won hearts there. Fawad Khan, in particular, became an instant hit with the audiences there who couldn’t get enough of his good looks and charm.

    Recently, The Current came across a video of Fawad serenading Deepika Padukone and Sonakshi Sinha at the 2016 IIFA Awards held in Madrid. In the video, Fawad is hosting the award ceremony with Karan Johar, when Johar challenges him to win the ladies. Karan then proceeds to first invite Sonakshi Sinha on stage and then Deepika Padukone. While Fawad sings Roop Tera Mastana for Deepika, he sang Chaudvi Ka Chaand for Sonakshi Sinha. Needless to say, the ladies were impressed and Deepika even went down on one knee for Fawad.

    Watch video:

    At the same event, Ranveer Singh also expressed his desire to work with the Pakistani heartthrob and demonstrated how girls act when they see Fawad.

    Meanwhile, it was also reported that after the awards ceremony, Fawad jetted off to Barcelona with Deepika and Karan Johar for a mini-vacay.

    Fawad’s last project in Bollywood was Karan Johar’s Ae Dil Hai Mushkil, which also released in 2016.

  • Is Meera lying about being stranded in New York?

    Is Meera lying about being stranded in New York?

    Earlier this week, a video of an emotional Meera appealing to Prime Minister Imran Khan to bring her back home went viral on social media. In the video, Meera had said that she was stranded in New York for the past two months and that she was running out of resources and funds to sustain herself. Meera urged the Government of Pakistan to facilitate her journey back home as soon as possible because New York was turning into a graveyard and she did not want to die in a foreign land.

    Read more – Meera says she wants to die in her own country, appeals to PM Imran for help

    Soon after Meera’s video went viral, several media outlets reported that the actor is not telling the truth and that she is in fact at her husband and father-in-law’s house in New York. The media reports also suggested that her video was shot in a room at their house and not in a hotel room as she claimed.

    Furthermore, Meera in her first video had also said that she had travelled to the US with Humayun Saeed and that while he had managed to return home she was left behind. However, Humayun Saeed while speaking to GNN stated that he had gone to the US with Adnan Siddiqui and Hira Mani for Meray Paas Tum Ho shows. He said that Meera was not part of their contingent and that he had met her last six months ago. Humayun further shared that Meera had approached him for a film but because he was busy with the shoot of London Nahi Jaunga, he has to turn down her offer.

    Following the reports and speculations, Meera, in another video message denied the rumours and called out those spreading false information.

    “In my video, I had asked requested Prime Minister Imran Khan to bring me home. As a Pakistani, it is my right,” she said. “This is not the time to mock or ridicule people.”

    Slamming those twisting her story, Meera further said that the Pakistan embassy in New York knows of her whereabouts and that she is grateful to Council General Ayesha Ali [for her help].

    https://www.instagram.com/p/B_TeQ5JH-2V/?utm_source=ig_embed

    Meanwhile speaking on Bakhabar Savera among other media outlets, Meera further clarified that the videos of her enjoying BBQ parties were from a few days back and that for the past one week, she has been stuck in a hotel in New York.

    Meera also shared a series of erratic social media updates.

    https://www.instagram.com/p/B_Tf7NbnHEe/
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  • Mahira Khan, Mansha Pasha applaud healthcare workers fighting on the frontlines

    While most of us remain isolated in our homes, healthcare workers and doctors across the world are putting their lives at risk and are fighting on the frontlines against the pandemic. Mahira Khan and Mansha Pasha recently paid homage to those by sharing personal stories.

    Mahira shared that her baby cousin, Mehek is “fighting every day to save lives.”

    “Meko, I’m saluting you, thanking you and hugging you. I love you,” wrote the actor, adding, “Also a big big thank you to all the healthcare workers in Pakistan and around the world for standing on the frontlines of this pandemic.”

    https://www.instagram.com/p/B_P6BZsB_xc/?utm_source=ig_embed

    Meanwhile, Mansha said that she will share stories of frontline heroes.

    Here are some of the stories she shared:

    Earlier, Mansha had also revealed that her sister was a doctor in the United Kingdom and in a live session with The Current shared how tough it can for the workers as well as their families who are worried about their safety and health. She also said that the UK also lacks proper protective gear. But despite all the odds, her sister and other healthcare workers continue to fight against the virus which has killed thousands across the world.

    https://www.instagram.com/p/B-m_Vt1lEic/
  • Saba Qamar releases the first episode of her YouTube channel

    Saba Qamar releases the first episode of her YouTube channel

    The first episode of Saba Qamar’s official YouTube channel is out and it is nothing like we expected.

    The episode titled Isolation shows Saba as she embraces her loneliness in this isolation. She narrates her feelings as she walks around the house and raises some thought-provoking questions.

    “You are a friend, were you helpful in my time of need?” asked the actor. “You are beautiful, but are you beautiful from inside?”

    In the description, Saba says: “We’ve all been in lockdown, and isolation has not been easy for anyone. I decided to voice my frustration and also express my gratitude for it. Here’s an experimental video that I did with a couple of my friends. Hope you like, share and subscribe to encourage me to make further videos.”

    The episode has been produced and written by Saba Qamar while Shiraz Malik has directed it.

    Watch it here:

  • Mahira Khan’s gesture for her son is the sweetest thing you’ll see today

    Mahira Khan’s Twitter profile was recently taken over by her son, Azlan, who is a big fan of Pokémon. He has created a Pokémon animation with his friend and wanted to contact Junichi Masuda who is the game director and composer of Pokémon games to include it in his game.

    Mahira let him use her Twitter so that he could contact the game director himself.

    While many people supported the thread and tagged Junichi Masuda, one Twitter user passed a snide remark.

    However Mahira, who is usually cool and composed, was having none of it and hit back at the Twitter user for their comments.

  • Fahad Mustafa announces the celebrity captains for ‘Jeeto Pakistan League’

    Jeeto Pakistan host, Fahad Mustafa has unveiled the five celebrity captains for the Jeeto Pakistan League, which will take place in the month of Ramzan.

    According to his announcement, Humayun Saaed will be the captain for Karachi Lions, Sarfaraz Ahmed for Quetta Knights, Adnan Siddiqui for Lahore Falcons, Shaista Lodhi for Peshawar Stallions and Sana Javed for Islamabad Dragons.

    The year’s edition of the popular gaming show has been reinvented keeping in mind the coronavirus outbreak and calls for social distancing. PEMRA had earlier also banned TV shows from having any live audiences in their studios and has prohibited displaying cars, bikes and other appliances on the show since many people are suffering from financial issues due to the lockdown.

    Read more – PEMRA bans studio audiences for Ramazan transmissions

    According to ARY, the five teams will compete against each other live every day, just like in a cricket match. New people will play games on the show as part of different teams while maintaining social distancing and whoever makes more runs in a day will score more points.

    In the end, there will be a final play-off. Live callers will be able to call in and support their particular cities. The tagline of the show is also: ‘Ab khelega poora Pakistan!’

    The coronavirus pandemic has forced major changes in all industries across the world. Ramzan shows, in particular, have been majorly impacted by the pandemic.