Mann Jogi’s episode 6 brings forth a new love song, which makes the show even better.
Aliya and Ibrahim’s love story is so sweet, showing how much they love each other even when they’re far apart.
Ibrahim’s humor, like getting lost in a general store, and Aliya’s worried search for him, add a delightful touch to the drama. Bilquis Aunty’s character is also evolving, and her jokes and affectionate moments are winning hearts, making the drama even more enjoyable.
The director shows a flashback to reveal Ibrahim’s painful past, showing how the terrible 2005 earthquake affected him. This adds depth to the story and reminds us that it’s also about remembering those who suffered in the earthquake of 2005 in Kashmir.
Sabeena Farooqi and Bilal’s Abbas’s great and amazing performances add an exciting side to the story of Chaudhry Shabbirs’s ex-wife, keeping viewers engaged.
The drama is written by Zafar Mairaj, produced by Sultana Siddiqui, and directed by seasoned director Kashif Nisar.
Actor and model Emmad Irfani is in the spotlight for his outstanding performance as Adeel in the drama Kabhi Main Kabhi Tum.
Irfani recently appeared as a guest on Showtime with Ramiz Raja, where he talked about his experience working with Mahira Khan.
“Mahira is someone everyone should take lessons from on how to behave on set,” he said.“She’s such a superstar with so much humility, treating everyone with respect. As actors, you are fortunate to get a lot of importance, but the people working behind the camera are the ones putting in more effort,” he acknowledged.“
So, just be kind to everyone, be nice to everyone, because that’s what you have. The results are not in your hands, but you have respect.It’s important how you treat people. This is what I believe,” he added.
Emmad Irfani has starred in dramas such as Jalan and Cheekh, and currently, he is starring in Kabhi Main Kabhi Tum alongside Fahad Mustafa and Hania Aaamir.
The drama is written by Farhat Ishqtiaq and directed by Badar Mehmood. It airs on ARY Digital on Monday and Tuesday at 8:00 PM.
Actor Zahid Ahmed, known for his performances in Ishq Zahe Naseeb, Naimat, and 101 Talaqain, talked about his character in the drama serial Gentleman.
During the launch of Shark Tank, Something Haute host Hassan Chaudhary said, “I have to ask about Faris for those who are really enjoying Faris’s performance, what would you like to say to them?”
Zahid replied, “I don’t love that character, I don’t even hate that character, I just did my job as an actor. For me, it’s enough that Humayun Bhai personally contacted me and asked me to play this character. It was a pleasure working with Humayun Saeed, Yumna, Adnan Siddiqui, and Sohail, so it was amazing; you just do your job when you sign it. I was up for it because I had never had the opportunity to work with him.”
Talking about Faris, Ahmed said, “You signed it, you do the job, man.”
Gentlemen is directed by Haissam Hussain and written by controversial writer Khalil Ur-Rehman Qamar. It airs on Green Entertainment on Sunday at 8:00 p.m.
Channel 4’s South Asian Film Season 2024 is bringing Pakistani film ‘Kamli’ to screens this September. The film is directed by the seasoned director Sarmad Khoosat, while the screenplay is written by Fatimah Sattar. Kamli will air in the early hours of Tuesday, 10 Septmber at 1:45 am on Channel 4.
When it was released on June 3, 2022, Kamli received widespread praise for its gripping storyline and stunning cinematography. The film is an emotional drama that explores the complexities of love, loss, and longing in rural Pakistan. At the Lux Style Awards 2023, Kamli won Film of the Year in the Viewer’s Choice category, and Sarmad Khoosat received the Best Film Director Critic’s Choice award for his exceptional work on the film.
This season’s lineup also features an incredible range of films from across South Asia, including Joram, Bhagwan Bharose, Barir Naam Shahana (A House Named Shahana), The World is Family, Something Like an Autobiography, Kottukkaali (The Adamant Girl), and Paradise.
In an exclusive interview with The Current, actor and director Shaz Khan revealed how his role in ‘Parwaz Hai Junoon’ helped him fulfill his childhood dream of joining the army.
When we asked if he ever wanted to join the army, Shaz Khan replied, “I had a dream when I was a kid. But as I got older, I think my dream came true when I did ‘Parwaz hai Junoon’.”
Although he didn’t end up in the military like his grandparents and uncle, his journey as an actor brought him close to that dream.
But Shaz’s ambition doesn’t stop there. His upcoming film, ‘The Martial Artist’, where he serves as the actor, director, producer, and writer, is another testament to his drive and creativity. When asked how does he manage everything,
Khan replied, “It’s a difficult job. But I had to do it because we were shooting in the state of Pakistan, so I needed a vision, and the vision came about ten years ago. So, I had to do it because of COVID and other obstacles. Next time, I don’t think I’ll be able to do all of this.”
Shaz also discussed his intensive training for the film, saying, “I took four years of training. Because in the movie, we’re showing fight scenes like modern Mixed Martial Arts (MMA), just like it’s shown in the UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championship), the big promotions.”
If you’ve been scrolling through social media lately, you must be familiar with the phrase ‘Chin Tapak Dam Dam.’ It is being used frequently on Facebook and Instagram especially on reels, memes and videos.
But where did it come from, and why has it become so popular on social media.Chin Tapak Dam Dam is a catchphrase of Takia, a negative character of the popular Indian cartoon Chhota Bheem. It was used in Chhota Bheem’s old enemies in season 4, episode 47.
Interestingly, a similar phrase was used by Kishore Kumar in the 1966 film Ladka Ladki. Kishore Kumar can be seen singing the theme song of Chin Tapak Dam Dam.
Here is the video of the original Chin Tapak Dam Dam:
Aun Ali Khosa, a digital content creator and singer, was abducted by unknown persons on August 14. Five days later, Khosa returned home. His song Bil Bill Pakistan criticized the government for massive increase in electricity bills.
A Twitter thread posted by Marwah Khan highlighted the troubling incident but in reference to Pakistani music. She tweeted, “A guy singing mere “Bill Bill Pakistan” was abducted in 2024.
Here is a thread of Shehzad Roy taking advantage of post Musharraf democratisation with unhinged bangers and timeless tracks.”
In a country where music often turns to be the voice of resistance, one name has stood out loud and clear, all these years- Shehzad Roy, a man who chose his art to revolt against the status quo, to raise his voice for the need to bring reforms in some of the most crucial areas of Pakistani society.
Singer and activist, Shehzad Roy is a man who used his art to rebel against the status quo and raise awareness of the need for reforms in some of the most significant areas of Pakistani society. In a nation where music frequently becomes the voice of opposition, Roy’s name has stood out loud and clear over the years.
In an exclusive conversation with The Current, Roy reflected on his music’s evolution, starting with his album ‘Laga Reh’ and songs like ‘Apay Ullu’ and ‘Qismat Apne Haath Mein.’
Talking about Laga Reh, Roy said, “The political music that I converted was when I started to end the occupation of government schools. It all started in 2006-07 when we were fixing Fatima Jinnah Government School in Karachi, Garden West, which is an institution today because of which so many policies have changed. I kept going there and started writing all this. Because a school is just like mini Pakistan, a government school, where you have the occupation mafia, drug mafia, exploiting religion, exploiting culture, a whole teacher mafia, so all kinds of mafia you have there, that’s Mini Pakistan. When you turn around a government school properly, it’s like turning around Mini Pakistan. So from there I started writing songs. So when Laga Reh Hai album came out, especially Laga Reh, before that, I started writing songs.”
Roy’s political music portfolio started growing during this time of activism in education and identified with the struggle and hopes of Pakistanis.
“So before Laga Reh, Wasu and I had our song Apnay Ullu, which reflects Pakistan’s history. Then we have Qismat Apne Haath Mein which was obviously a bullshit song,” Roy added.
Shehzad talked about how his political songs and school reform efforts have led to major changes.
“Whatever political songs I have sung, because of the songs or when I was reforming the government schools, removing the qabza. And now the qabza have ended in Karachi schools. Generally it is contagious and it has an impact on the whole of Sindh and the whole country. When we were trying to implement the curriculum of sexual abuse, which is not taught in the best private schools, there many articles were published against me. Some people said that this is against our religion, although how to save children from sexual abuse is instructed by our religion. So that curriculum was implemented. Scholars approved that saving children from sexual abuse is in accordance with the Quran and Sunnah.”
The Laga Reh singer also discussed the threats he faced due to his activism and music.
“So, there were multiple types of threats. I have never focused on anyone when I write my songs. I have never written against a person, a political party or an institution. I have always kept a philosophical argument. And they say that 50 percent of knowledge is in asking the right question. So I have tried to raise that question, which we can all answer in our own way. I have never given a sweeping statement that so-and-so is bad and this is good.”
Shehzad Roy also discussed the controversy that surrounded his song ‘Waja,’ which was shot in Balochistan.
“The song Waja, which we shot in Balochistan, we told a lot of positive things in it, but in it, the guy who sings in Baloch language, is saying that the state should never make its people cry. It should not fight its people. There was controversy over that as well. I don’t know why I said that Balochistan is developing. Although I gave both points of view. But because he was speaking in Baloch language, people may have not understood what was said,” Shehzad Roy added.
Bollywood’s most recent hit, ‘Stree 2,’ released on August 15, has since become a huge hit at the box office. With Rajkummar Rao and Shraddha Kapoor in the lead roles, this horror comedy has captured viewers’ attention with a perfect mix of humor and suspense.
In just four days, Stree 2 has collected INR 190.55 crore net in India and INR250 million worldwide. As per reports ABP News, Shraddha Kapoor charged INR five crores while Rajkummar Rao INR six crores.
Varun Dhawan and Akshay Kumar made a surprise appearance in the film.
The film also stars Pankaj Tripathi, Aparshakti Khurana, and Abhishek Banerjee.
Talking at the trailer launch of Stree 2, Kapoor said, “The character I’ve played in Stree is special for me in many ways. I’ve never done a role like this, and Stree 2 has a lot more in store for those who waited so long.” The film is written by Niren Bhatt and directed by Amar Kaushikh.
The film is a supernatural thriller that takes place in the town of Chanderi. A headless monster named Sarkate is kidnapping women, causing fear among the residents. A group of friends, including Vicky, Rudra, Jana, Bittu, and a mysterious woman (Shraddha Kapoor), team up to stop the monster and save the town.
Director and writer Abu Aleeha believes that the success of a film lies in picking the right genre. He points out that horror comedy, which is gaining huge popularity worldwide, especially in Bollywood, is a winning choice for capturing audiences and hitting box office targets. Abu Aleeha also made a horror comedy film ‘Kataksha’, earning 19.3 million rupees at the box office.
The conversation started when the CEO of 422 Murad Kazmi asked him for advice in choosing a film genre.
The Taxali Gate writer said, “I suggested horror comedy, which made him laugh. He teased me, saying I was one of the few who had attempted it, and asked about the outcome. I admitted that either we didn’t execute it well or audiences weren’t ready for cinema post-Covid. However, I emphasized that horror comedy is a globally popular genre that doesn’t require a large cast or elaborate production design.”
Abu Aleeha continued, saying “With compelling characters, you can captivate audiences for two hours in a single location. The success of Stree 2, which will soon cross 300 crores, and Munjya, which earned over 100 crores two months ago, proves this point.”
He concluded, “My advice is to create a film that audiences want to see, rather than what’s easily producible.”
Here is a look at the box office results of some well-known horror-comedies:
Indian Movies Stree – INR 180 crores Bhool Bhulaiya- INR 266.88 crore.
Munjya – 132 crore at the box office. Pakistani Films Rangreza (2017) – PKR 2 crores. Koi Tujh Sa Kahan (2014) – PKR 1 crore.
Actress Ayeza Khan’s YouTube search for her dramas led to a funny surprise: fan made videos that made her laugh.
Ayeza shared a story on her Instagram in which a thumbnail of a YouTube video titled ‘Danaish Taimoor naraz Ayeza Khan ko mania London lay gay.’ The Jaan-e-Jahan actress wrote on her insta story, “When you search your name on YouTube to watch your drama and see the fan made dramas! Lol.”
Ayeza jokingly tagged her husband and wrote, “Aisa ha Kya?? Tu me Narazz hn apse. This calls for another vacation. The actress couldn’t help but exclaim, “Aisa ha Kya??” Last month, Danish Taimoor and Ayeza Khan celebrated their 10th wedding anniversary in London, both shared their pictures on Instagram.
