Star actress Yumna Zaidi trended on Twitter for her impressive performance in the finale episode of the critically acclaimed and commercially successful Dil Na Umeed Toh Nahi.
Featuring Yumna Zaidi, Yasra Rizvi, Wahaj Ali, Nadia Afgan, Naumaan Ijaz, Samiya Mumtaz, and Omair Rana in the lead, Dil Na Umeed Toh Nahi is a harrowing tale of child abuse and human trafficking in Pakistan. Although drama is critically acclaimed, it’s television ratings are considerably low.
Directed by Kashif Nisar, the script is written by Amna Mufti of Jahez fame.
Apart from the Pyar Ke Sadqay star’s performance, her chemistry with co-star Wahaj Ali was also appreciated.
She played a challenging character of a sex worker in the play and even enacted scenes where she had to emote as a drug addict.
On the work front, Yumna will be seen next in Ishq-e-Laa opposite Azaan Sami Khan and Sajal Aly.
Pakistani actresses are known for their colorful and eastern choice of dressing during religious festivities. This year, all the A-list actresses have attired extravagant outfits, enhancing their starry vibes and glamorous lifestyle.
Supermodel Sabeeka Imam has questioned Azaan Sami Khan’s casting in drama seriel Ishq-e-Laa co-starring Sajal Aly and Yumna Zaidi.
“So it seems like you need zero onscreen acting experience and you could also debut with both the AMAZING Yumna and Sajal,” she wrote.
“Mujhe bhi itni hi achi LUCK chahiye where I don’t have to earn it or prove myself first & it just gets handed to me on a plate,” she added.
So it seems like you need zero onscreen acting experience and you could also debut with both the AMAZING Yumna and Sajal. Mujhe bhi itni hi achi LUCK chahiye where I don't have to earn it or prove myself first & it just gets handed to me on a plate! 🤣👏🏼
Sabeeka after recieving the criticism on her tweet said, “Aap log humein bura bhala kahen to woh sab theek hai lekin main as an artist koi opinion doon to main “jealous”? Salman Khan ki baat sach hai… “main karoon to saala character dheela hai.”
Aap log humein bura bhala kahen to woh sab theek hai lekin main as an artist koi opinion doon to main "jealous"? Salman Khan ki baat sach hai… "main karoon to saala character dheela hai" 🙄 #DoubleStandards
Earlier actor Muneeb Butt also claimed that he thinks, Azaan is a product of nepotism.
It is pertinent to mention here that Azaan Sami Khan will make his acting debut alongside Yumna Zaidi and Sajal Aly in Ishq-E-Laa. Directed by Amin Iqbal, the script is penned by the veteran writer, Qaisera Hayat of Alif Allah Aur Insaan fame.
Pyar Ke Saqday fame Omair Rana replied to a netizen who expressed her disappointment on drama serial Dil Na Umeed To Nahi getting lower ratings than Khuda Aur Mohabbat 3 in an Instagram story.
The Aangan star said our current system is unable to differentiate between the ‘Quality and Grade’ of dramas. He wrote, “Because there is a difference between Quality and Grade and our current system is incapable of measuring it.”
The first episode of Khuda Aur Mohabbat 3headlined by Iqra Aziz, Feroze Khan and Junaid Khan in lead roles aired on February 12, 2021 and broke all the previous records, including those set by Humayun Saeed’s Meray Paas Tum Ho.
Featuring Yumna Zaidi, Yasra Rizvi, Wahaj Ali, Nadia Afgan, Naumaan Ijaz, Samiya Mumtaz, and Omair Rana in the lead, Dil Na Umeed Toh Nahi is a harrowing tale of child abuse and human trafficking in Pakistan. Although drama is critically acclaimed, it’s television ratings are considerably low.
Directed by Kashif Nisar, the script is written by Amna Mufti of Jahez fame.
Director Amin Iqbal has shared a picture with Sajal Aly from sets of his upcoming drama Ishq-e-Laa saying, “This is the best ever selfie taken by Sajal Aly.”
“No filters, just the purity of the moment. This moment will remain with us forever,” added the Dushman E Jaan director Amin Iqbal .
He concluded by thanking Sajal followed by a black heart emoji.
Director Amin Iqbal has managed to pull off a casting coup by getting on-board a stellar cast in his upcoming biggie, Powerhouse performers Sajal and Yumna are the leading ladies of this ambitious project, penned by the veteran writer, Qaisera Hayat of Alif Allah Aur Insaan fame. It features debutant Azaan as the leading hero, along with Adnan Samad Khan of Ehd-e-Wafa fame.
Riding high on the success of his last venture, Dushman E Jaan, director Amin Iqbal has managed to pull off a casting coup by getting on-board a stellar cast in his upcoming biggie. Powerhouse performers Sajal and Yumna are the leading ladies of this ambitious project, penned by the veteran writer, Qaisera Hayat of Alif Allah Aur Insaan fame. It features debutant Azaan as the leading hero, along with Adnan Samad Khan of Ehd-e-Wafa fame.
Yumna Zaidi has shared an exclusive first look of her character along with Azaan’s character from the much awaited drama.
Co-stars Sajal Aly and Azaan Sami Khan have been spotted at a local mall while shooting for their forthcoming drama, Ishq-e-Laa. The much awaited drama also stars Yumna Zaidi in a parallel role.
Riding high on the success of his last venture, Dushman E Jaan, director Amin Iqbal has managed to pull off a casting coup by getting on-board a stellar cast in his upcoming biggie. Powerhouse performers Sajal and Yumna are the leading ladies of this ambitious project, penned by the veteran writer, Qaisera Hayat of Alif Allah Aur Insaan fame. It features debutant Azaan as the leading hero, along with Adnan Samad Khan of Ehd-e-Wafa fame.
The shooting is going on full swing and the drama is expected to release later this year.
ISPR has roped in five leading ladies in their forthcoming drama titled as Sinf-e-Aahan which will be co-produced by Humayun Saeed and is to be directed by Nadeem Baig. The small screen magnum opus is based on the theme of women empowerment and has been penned by the acclaimed writer, Umera Ahmed.
Sajal Aly took to her Instagram handle to announce the project with an ensemble cast featuring Yumna Zaidi, Sajal Aly, Ramsha Khan, Kubra Khan and Syra Yousuf.
The local drama industry is going through major content crises due to the repetition of themes and lack of experimentation. This was the reason that kept megastars like Mahira Khan and Saba Qamar away from the small screen platform for the last few years. However, the scenario seems to be getting better as some key upcoming projects are based on unique stories and trailblazing screenplays with fresh star-cast. We present to you the six most exciting dramas to look forward to in the second half of the year.
Ishq-e-Laa
Riding high on the success of his last venture, Dushman E Jaan, Director Amin Iqbal has managed to pull off a casting coup by getting on-board a stellar cast in his upcoming biggie. Powerhouse performers Sajal Aly and Yumna Zaidi are the leading ladies of this ambitious project, penned by the veteran writer, Qaisera Hayat of Alif Allah Aur Insaan fame. It features debutant Azaan Sami Khan as the leading hero, along with Adnan Samad Khan of Ehd-e-Wafa fame.
Superstar Mahira Khan is making a comeback to the medium of television after 5 years in this Farooq Rind directorial, co-starring Kubra Khan and Usman Mukhtar. Based on Umera Ahmed’s novel of the same title, this drama is apparently based around a dysfunctional family and sheds light on the impact of flawed parenting on children.
Actress Zainab Qayoom plays a pivotal role in the drama and also shared her excitement for the shooting spell.
Amidst a barrage of melodramatic scripts and emotionally turbulent screenplays, this drama promises to be in the light-hearted space. Produced by Momina Duraid, Laa Pata boasts of a stellar star-cast headlined by Ayeza Khan, Sarah Khan, Ali Rehman Khan and Gohar Rasheed.
Gohar shared an interesting BTS from the sets of this Khizer Idrees directorial on Instagram. Ayeza plays the character of a TikToker, “Geeti Princess” and asked fans to follow her character’s account on video sharing app.
Imran Abbas and Saba Qamar are collaborating for the first time in this Saqib Khan directorial. After giving stellar performances in Baaghi and Cheekh, Saba Qamar took a break from television and shot for two feature films which will release post the pandemic woes. Written by Sara Qayyum, it also features Chupke Chupke fame, Sidra Niazi and Asad Siddiqui in significant roles. In his latest interview with Dawn, Imran said, “The subject is very nice and unusual, different from what is happening these days.”
Fahad Mustafa has roped in Danish Taimoor and Minal Khan for his upcoming production venture. The serial is touted to be a love story with some major plot twists. It is being directed by Jalan fame Abiz Raza. The project has been on floors since March 2021 and is expected to release towards the end of this month. Ishq Hai‘s team shared its multiple posters today on social media platforms, giving their fans a solid tease.
Urwa Hocane and Imran Abbas put their fans into frenzy when they announced their next drama for ARY Digital, Amanat. This dynamic on-screen pair has been having great fun on their sets and even shared some moments with their fans, including a video in which they are singing together. It boasts of an ensemble star-studded cast with names like, Saboor Ali, Haroon Shahid, Gohar Rasheed, Salman Saeed, Saba Pervaiz, Babar Ali, and Sheheryar Zaidi among others.
Music composer, Naveed Nashad has worked on its OST after delivering a chartbuster with Do Bol.
Like pretty much everyone else, we also spent Eid endlessly scrolling through our Instagram feeds and admiring some of the gorgeous outfits our favourite divas wore this Eid. And we have to say that most of them brought their A-game to the gram with some real drool-worthy look.
Yumna looked graceful in a green and gold outfit by Maha Wahajat Khan.
Ramsha Khan
Ramsha looked absolutely charming in a white and gold outfit by Khaadi. Love how she has added a pop of colour with those jhumkas.
Sarah Khan
How effortlessly elegant does Sarah look in this embroidered peshwas from Kanwal Malik? On a side note, we do wish her makeup was a little more natural.
