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The latest episode of the viral ARY TV drama Parwarish left viewers emotional with an unexpected twist. Wali, one of the main characters, walks out of his home, choosing independence over family pressure.

The show’s writers continue to push boundaries, breaking social taboos in ways that feel deeply personal and culturally relevant. Wali’s decision to leave home isn’t just a dramatic move — it’s a direct challenge to the cultural expectation of staying with family, even when it causes emotional harm. The scene struck a nerve with audiences, who found it both shocking and powerfully symbolic.

This sense of realism is one of the reasons Parwarish strikes a chord with so many. The latest episode especially holds up a mirror to societal hypocrisy, highlighting the stark contrast between class privilege and social accountability. While Wali’s wealthy family faces minimal consequences for their behavior, Maya’s less privileged family is burdened with shame and judgment.

As Maya’s father painfully observes, “These situations ruin people like us.”

The emotional weight of the episode is undeniable. The writing, paired with powerful performances, immerses the audience so fully that they feel like they’re right there in the room during the intense confrontation between Maya’s father and Wali’s family.

The episode also explores the connection between pride and masculinity. Maya’s father delivers a heartbreaking monologue that captures the devastation of social ostracism. Near tears, his voice carries the burden of a man whose pride and reputation have been stripped away. His desire for Wali’s family to face the same rejection his own family endured is a raw and honest portrayal of pain.

His fury is chillingly expressed in the line: “That colour draining from your face, I live for it.”

But amid the heaviness, Parwarish also offers moments of warmth and hope. In a refreshing twist, Wali’s grandfather supports his decision to leave, choosing unconditional love over traditional expectations. His only request? That Wali stay in touch. This tender moment has made the character a new favorite among fans.

The episode also features a moving conversation between Maya and her sister. Stripping away emotional barriers, the sisters speak candidly. Maya voices her doubts, while her sister consoles her with honesty and care. Their dialogue, especially lines like “With Ammii trying to gaslight me as usual,” reflects a modern, Gen-Z tone that feels authentic and relatable.

With gripping plot twists, emotional depth, and realistic dialogue, Parwarish continues to keep its audience hooked, and not just in Pakistan. Fans across the border are tuning in and sharing their appreciation online.

One Indian viewer wrote, “I have no words left to appreciate you guys. A big round of applause to the cast, director, producer, writer, and especially Fahad Mustafa, for such a beautiful drama.”

Senior actress Samina Peerzada has shared an odd experience she had before the shooting of her horror film Deemak.

Speaking recently on a television program, she revealed having a terrifying encounter with a jinn before filming began.

“I was attacked by a jinn before the shooting of Demak. It had already come to me,” she recalled.

She explained that the light in her backyard was off, and she had asked her house help multiple times to turn it on.

“I asked the house help two or three times to turn on the light, but when no one did, I went to the backyard myself and turned it on,” she recalled.

According to Samina, as soon as she turned on the light and began walking back, something shocking happened.

“Someone pushed me hard from behind. I fell far away and got several injuries. But there was no one else there except me. It was the jinn,” she claimed.

Despite the incident and her injuries, Samina Pirzada did not let it stop her from completing her work.

“After the incident, I bandaged my injury and went straight to the shoot. I completed the shooting,” she stated.

Demak is a horror film starring Faisal Quraishi, Samina Peerzada, and Sonia Hussain. It was released on Eid-ul-Adha and has received praise from audiences, achieving notable success at the box office.

Actor Fahad Sheikh recently shared a hilarious and honest insight about Fahad Mustafa’s personality, revealing a habit that fans might not know.

On his recent appearance on Tabish Hashmi’s show Hasna Mana Hai, Sheikh was asked about his favourite actor. Without hesitation, he replied, “Fahad Mustafa is my favourite actor.”

He then revealed, “His worst habit is that when he gets angry, he doesn’t listen to anyone and reacts immediately,” Fahad said.

Laughing, he added, “Fahad Mustafa once gave me advice not to react in anger for 24 hours. But he himself reacts in 24 seconds!”

Fahad Sheikh also opened up about his personal journey and struggles in the entertainment industry.

“I’m the eldest among my brothers. My two younger brothers found success early in their respective fields, but it took me a long time to find my place in showbiz,” he shared.

He mentioned that his family always supported him, despite the differences in their career timelines.

“My family never made me feel inferior because of my brothers’ success; they always encouraged me,” he added.

Fahad Sheikh also admitted that he faced emotional challenges during his journey.

“Sometimes, I would feel a negative thought creeping in after seeing my younger brothers succeed, but I always turned it into motivation and reminded myself that I have to work harder,” he explained.

He recalled that he once had the chance to move to London with his family’s support, but chose to stay back and pursue acting.

“I had the option to go to London, but I chose to stay and give acting a try. I thought to myself, I must try at least once,” he said.

Days after singer Asim Azhar confirmed his breakup with his now ex-fiancée Merub Ali, the actress and model shared a cryptic message on Instagram that caught the attention of social media users.

Merub, who has remained silent after the news of the breakup, posted a note on her Instagram stories that read, “Someone asked me, ‘Aren’t you going to tell your side of the story?’ I replied, ‘God knows, and that’s enough’.”

This post comes days after Asim Azhar officially announced the end of their engagement.

In his message, he wrote, “After a great deal of thought and reflection, Merub & I have chosen to move forward on separate paths peacefully & mutually. While we shared meaningful moments and genuinely hoped for a future together, life sometimes takes its own course.”

He added, “We have the utmost respect for each other and the families involved, and always will. We kindly ask for your understanding and privacy during this time.”

Asim Azhar and Merub Ali were childhood friends and got engaged in 2022. The two were engaged for almost three years. Their sudden breakup shocked fans, and now Merub’s cryptic post has sparked conversations online.

A Sessions Court in Lahore has granted interim bail to Salman Haider, cousin and co-accused of YouTuber Rajab Butt, in a case involving alleged rape and blackmail.

Additional Sessions Judge Najaf Haider presided over the hearing and directed the police to submit an investigation report. The prosecution informed the court that the investigation was still ongoing and sought additional time.

The court extended Salman Haider’s interim bail until June 23. A case has been registered against him at the Nawab Town Police Station.

Earlier, an FIR had been filed against YouTuber Rajab Butt and his cousin Salman Haider. While Haider was accused of rape, blackmail, and unlawful confinement, Rajab Butt was named as an accomplice for allegedly helping detain the complainant and her sister.

According to the FIR lodged by social media activist Ayesha Sharafat at Nawab Town Police Station, she met Salman Haider through social media. They often met in public until August 16, 2024, when she was invited to his residence in Bahria Orchard.

“Salman called me at 7 PM on August 16, 2024, and invited me to his house in Bahria Orchard. Due to trust, I agreed,” she stated in the FIR.

She further claimed, “He gave me juice that had been mixed with an intoxicating substance. After consuming it, I lost consciousness. When I regained awareness, I realized I had been raped; my shirt buttons were open.”

“Fearing social stigma, I remained silent and did not inform my family,” she added.

She went on to allege that, “Later, Salman contacted me again. When I refused to meet him, he began blackmailing me using an explicit video he had secretly filmed without my consent.”

“He also sent that video to my sister, Palwasha, which prompted both of us to confront him at his residence.”

According to the FIR, “We went to Salman’s house to stop him, but once there, Rajab Butt, Man Dogar, Jawad Haider, and Jahangir Butt, who were present with Salman, locked us in a room.”

“Jawad Haider snatched our mobile phones, reset them, and then threatened us before throwing us out.”

Back in May, a video allegedly showing Rajab Butt and his associates assaulting a young man went viral. The victim later filed a complaint at Satu Katla Police Station, but Butt apologised and claimed it was a misunderstanding. The victim accepted the apology, and both parties reconciled, resulting in the withdrawal of the legal request.

Senior actress Asma Abbas has revealed that she developed a severe skin allergy during treatment for dark spots on her face.

She shared the details in a video posted on her YouTube channel, where she talked about the incident that left her face red and inflamed.

She said, “I had been dealing with dark spots on my face for a while, and it’s something that runs in my family.”

Asma explained that although the spots can appear on different parts of the body, in her case, they appeared on her face, prompting her to consult a doctor.

The doctor suggested a treatment called cauterization, a procedure where “the spots are burned using a special tool so they disappear.”

However, the night before the treatment, she applied a face mask before going to bed, which she now believes may have triggered a reaction.

“After applying the mask, I felt a slight burning sensation, but it calmed down after a while,” she shared.

But the situation worsened the next day.

“After the treatment, I suddenly developed a severe allergy. A large part of my face turned red,” she said.

She added that the doctor has prescribed her medicine and a special lotion and assured her that her condition will improve soon.

At the end, Asma Abbas requested her fans to keep her in their prayers, saying, “InshaAllah, I will recover soon.”

The romantic comedy film Love Guru, released on Eid-ul-Azha, has emerged as a major box office success, earning an impressive Rs 55 crore globally.

The film is being celebrated by audiences both locally and internationally, quickly becoming one of the highest-grossing Pakistani films of the year. With screenings in more than 60 cinemas across Pakistan, Love Guru continues to draw large crowds and rave reviews.

Set against the scenic backdrop of London, the film features Mahira Khan as Sofia Khan, a bold, artsy Pashtun architect living in the U.S., while Humayun Saeed plays a charismatic flirt known as the Love Guru, a man notorious for wooing women until his world turns upside down after he meets Sofia.

Directed by renowned filmmaker Nadeem Baig and written by Wasay Chaudhry who also penned Jawani Phir Nahi Ani 1 & 2 the film is packed with romance, humor, and emotional depth. Along with its strong leads, the film also stars Momina Iqbal, Mira Sethi, Sohai Ali Abro, Amara Malik, Adnan Shah Tipu, Marina Khan, Usman Peerzada, and Javed Sheikh, with reports of a surprise cameo by another major Pakistani actor.

The film is a joint production under the ARY Films banner, produced by Humayun Saeed, Shehzad Nasib, and Jerjees Seja, with Salman Iqbal as the executive producer. Infused with Punjabi and Pashto humor, Love Guru has struck a chord with diverse audiences.

According to the film’s producers, Love Guru has done Rs 29 crore business in Pakistan and Rs 26 crore from international markets, bringing the total to Rs 55 crore. This response is being hailed as a positive sign for the revival of Lollywood cinema, which has been struggling in recent years.

Although the film still lags far behind The Legend of Maula Jatt which holds the record for the highest-grossing Pakistani film with over Rs 4 billion in global earnings Love Guru has proven that star power, solid storytelling, and smart production can still bring audiences back to theaters.