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  • What was that? The Finale of Meray Paas Tum Ho

    What was that? The Finale of Meray Paas Tum Ho

    Here we were thinking Meray Paas Tum Ho reflected the reality of our society, cheating, divorce, attempted suicide and forgiveness but it turned out to be an unbelievably bad episode of a cheap rate soap opera.

    Doctors should protest the incredibly bad portrayal of them in this drama. Which doctor and hospital in their right mind allows children in intensive care units? And that isn’t even the worst of it. Which doctor says ‘okay’ when a patient suffering a heart attack says , “I’m fine doctor” let me take my mask off and speak to my child as my heart flatlines. Ajeeb ending with the only goal being to make Danish (Humayun Saeed) into such a big martyr that koyi shaqh hi na ho that he could not live if he couldn’t be with Mehwish (Ayeza Khan). And apologies to Humayun Saeed. The man is a stellar actor but he cannot act in a death scene. His dying routine was so so bad that no wonder Mehwish didn’t come to help him. Who could believe a man could die like that?

    Sweet isnt it? The scene where Danish is dying and Mehwish is crying and it seems like dekho isko chor nahi sakta is liye isko marna hoga. Even if you are a hater on the acting (like us) the scene was moving because it reminded us of Danish’s bad times (when he was a good actor) and how much we truly felt his pain.

    The most infuriating part of the finale was, that in true Khalil-ur-Rehman Qamar style, Shehwar (Adnan Siddiqui) delivers one of the most sexist and misogynistic dialogues of the whole series. “Aisi aurat ko mard barbad nahi karta, uske andar uska apna ghar tornay ki himmat bardbad karti hai. Aisi auratein yeh nahi dekhtein keh unko kya mila hai, woh yeh dekhti hain kay doosron ko kya mil gaya hai. Andhi hotein hai aisi auratein….lske liye kisi ka Shehwar Ahmed hona zaroori nahi hai.”

    WTH.

    Like seriously, this is a bit TOO much. The guy who started it all, the snake Shehwar gets a clean chit, with his wife wanting him back and he walks away with dignity and respect, putting all the sick blame on Mehwish. Not on. At all.

    Rumour has it, three endings were recorded for this drama and we really wish they had picked another one. the 15-20 minute recap was highly unnecessary as was the long-winded conversation between Rumi and Danish. For once, we would’ve liked a drama that ended with the man forgiving the woman but with biased writers and actors that oblige, that seems far from coming true.

  • Which ‘Meray Paas Tum Ho’ character are you?

    Which ‘Meray Paas Tum Ho’ character are you?

    The record-breaking show airs tonight (Saturday) at 8 pm, and everyone watching, has a favourite character or one they can relate to.

    Take the quiz to find out.

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  • ‘Stop bullying my siblings’, says Khalil ur Rehman’s stepdaughter

    ‘Stop bullying my siblings’, says Khalil ur Rehman’s stepdaughter

    Playwright Khalil Ur Rehman Qamar’s stepdaughter Hanish Qureshi took to Instagram asking social media users to stop harassing her siblings over their father’s personal opinions.

    In an Instagram story, Hanish wrote that people had been tagging her in strange posts about the Meray Paas Tum Ho writer.

    She said that he is her sibling’s father and is related to her. “The cuss words you’re using are affecting his young children who are being bullied and dragged into the mud.”

    Hanish is the daughter of Qamar’s wife from a previous marriage with the actor and host Faisal Qureshi.

  • Court dismisses petition against ‘Meray Paas Tum Ho’

    Court dismisses petition against ‘Meray Paas Tum Ho’

    Blockbuster drama serial Meray Pass Tum Ho continues to create a buzz nationwide. While some viewers anxiously are waiting for the last episode, others hate what the drama portrays.

    Recently, a petition was filed in Lahore’s civil court to stop the last episode of the drama from being aired. The petitioner, Maham, had filed a plea to stop the release of the last episode because it has had a negative impact and continues to degrade the status of women in our society.

    The civil court, after hearing the arguments of the petitioner had issued a notice to the makers and producers of the show to present their arguments in court on January 24, 2020.

    However, the court on Friday after examining statements and documents from representatives of the Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Auhtority (PEMRA) and ARY Digtal, Civil Judge Naila Ayub dismissed the petition and said that show had received clearance from the censor board of Punjab to screen in cinemas so there was nothing inappropriate in it.

    The last episode of Meray Pass Tum Ho, which starres Humayun Saeed, Adnan Siddiqui, Ayeza Khan and Hira Mani  is set to air in cinemas and on TV screens at 8pm on January 25, 2020.

  • Ending of ‘Meray Paas Tum Ho’ still undecided

    Ending of ‘Meray Paas Tum Ho’ still undecided

    With days left to the final mega episode of the blockbuster drama Meray Paas Tum Ho, anticipation levels are high and conspiracy theories regarding the ending are being widely circulated.

    In midst of all that, it is being reported that three endings of the drama have been shot and the drama’s makers are yet to decide the final ending.

    CEO ARY Digital Network Jerjees Seja confirmed the news by sharing the story.

    This is not the first time that the ending of a drama is being changed to suit audience preferences. Previously, the ending of Mahira Khan, Fawad Khan’s Humsafar was also changed from a tragic one to a happy one following the phenomenal success of the show.

    The finale episode of MPTH airs this Saturday on TV screens and in cinemas across the country. You can also watch it on ARY’s newly introduced app, ARY Zap. However, the final episode will not be available on YouTube.

  • Kinnaird College cancels event featuring ‘misogynist’ Khalilur Rehman Qamar

    Kinnaird College cancels event featuring ‘misogynist’ Khalilur Rehman Qamar

    Amid backlash from its students and alumni, Kinnaird College for Women University (KCWU) has reportedly cancelled an interactive session with Khalilur Rehman Qamar, who is the writer of the very popular drama serial ‘Mere Paas Tum Ho’.

    The current and former students of the varsity had earlier opined that an all-girls institute should not invite a person such as Qamar, who openly practices misogyny.

    According to a post doing rounds over social media, the varsity’s Centre for Learning and Cultural Development had organised the event featuring Qamar and director Agha Jarar.

    The event was to be held on January 22, but was called off reportedly after students drew the management’s attention towards Qamar’s misogynistic comments and the controversial portrayal of women in his writings, such as Mehwish from Mere Paas Tum Ho.

    While the hit drama has broken all records for viewership, the writer has come under fire for his misogynistic comments about women time and again.

    Earlier, in ARY’s success show of Mere Paas Tum Ho, Qamar made some more controversial comments and the women actors sitting around him said nothing and visibly cringed.

    The actors came under direct fire on social media for not speaking up against Qamar’s comments.

    Recently, Qamar was also criticised by activist Tahira Abdullah and journalist Owais Tauheed on a live show for his views about women.

  • Actor Mohsin Abbas Haider refuses to pay child support after public divorce

    Actor Mohsin Abbas Haider refuses to pay child support after public divorce

    Singer and actor Mohsin Abbas Haider, who went through a very public divorce from his former wife, anchor Fatema Sohail, has refused to provide childcare for his son.

    Fatema has filed a petition in a family court, asking that Mohsin pay for child support for his son.

    Mohsin has refused to do so, saying that, “I was previously paying for the expenses of Fatema and my son,” he said. “But I can’t pay for them anymore because I don’t have a job or money,” and that he was going through a “financial crunch”.

    WATCH: Mohsin’s controversial comments about his wife during their separation

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SELMnyk0vbQ&feature=emb_logo
    The couple went through a public separation and divoce in July last year

    The hearing has been adjourned till next week.

    Mohsin was a co-host of Dunya TV’s Mazakaraat and was fired after his wife accused him of beating her up and cheating on her. She filed a case against him, saying he was threatening to kill her and had stolen money from her family. Both Mohsin and Fatema swore on The Holy Quran, stirring a debate on whether anyone should use The Holy Book to prove their point.

    READ MORE: Mohsin Abbas Haider expresses joy after his wife files for divorce

    In August last year a lower court in Lahore found Mohsin guilty of threatening his former wife.

  • Netflix’s ‘The Crown’ can’t have Prince Harry – report

    Netflix’s ‘The Crown’ can’t have Prince Harry – report

    Prince Harry doesn’t want Netflix’s ‘The Crown’ to cover his life and has said that he will stop the production of the series before they cover his life. According to the Daily Express, Royal biographer Angela Levin revealed that Harry had told her about his plans when she had met him at Buckingham Palace.

    “Well Harry, when I went to interview him at the palace, the first thing he said to me when he shook my hand was ‘Are you watching The Crown?’… “And I had been at the time and I felt very embarrassed,” she added.

    “I got up and he said, ‘I’m going to make sure I stop it before they get to me,” she said.

    Prince Harry and his wife Meghan and son Archie are no longer working members of the Royal Family

    There are rumours that Netflix would be interested in working with Harry and Meghan. According to The Daily Mail, when Netflix’s chief content officer, Ted Sarando was asked if they would be interested in working with the couple, he said, “Who wouldn’t be interested?”

    READ MORE: Ahmed Ali Butt criticises Meghan, Harry for their decision to ‘step back’ from royal duties

    On the other hand, there are also reports that Netflix will not be covering present day royals. According to The Sun, Suzanne Mackie the executive producer of ‘The Crown’ said it’s unlikely it will ever cover today’s royals. She said: “To be honest, whatever the life of The Crown is after where we are now, I doubt we’ll ever go as far into the present day.”

    The Crown is currently chronicling Prince Charles life, who is Harry’s father

    ‘The Crown’ is a Netflix series that chronicles the life of Queen Elizabeth II and is in it’s third season.

    Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have given up their royal titles to live an independent life in Canada. Latest pictures show Meghan hiking with baby Archie and Harry recently attended an event where he said that he was ‘sad‘ about the way things turned out.

    Meghan Markle, all smiles as she hikes in Canada with her son and dogs
    Harry returns to Canada after two weeks of being in England for the last of his royal engagements
  • Indian singer visits Nankana Sahib, praises Pakistan for hospitality

    Indian singer visits Nankana Sahib, praises Pakistan for hospitality

    Indian actor and singer Rupinder Singh ‘Gippy’ Grewal whose work spans over the Punjabi and Hindi film industry recently visited Gurdwara Nankana Sahib to pay homage.

    Pictures and videos of the singer at the holy site were widely circulated on social media with Grewal himself publicising his trip.

    Grewal and his delegation was welcomed at the Wagha Border by government officials.

    Speaking to APP, Grewal said that this trip was long due and he had been planning to come to Pakistan for a while now. The singer said that he was very happy to be here and specially thanked Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Overseas Pakistanis Zulfi Bukhari for his efforts to make this trip possible.

    Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Youth Affairs Usman Dar also welcomed Grewal by sending him a message on Twitter.

    According to the Times of India, Gippy will also be visiting Gurdwara Panja Sahib in Hasan Abdal during his trip. His itinerary also includes a tour of Lahore and Islamabad and the place of his forefathers, which they bid goodbye to in 1947.

  • Cricketer Bilal Asif is releasing his first music video

    Cricketer Bilal Asif is releasing his first music video

    Pakistani cricketer Bilal Asif is releasing a music video. He not only sang the song but also wrote it’s lyrics.

    Sharing a poster of his upcoming song Akhiyan, Bilal said that he was “super thrilled” about it and that he hopes everyone will like it.

    Earlier, Bilal was often seen singing and his videos went viral a couple of times. 

    Bilal made his ODI debut in 2015 against Zimbabwe. He has played three ODI matches and five Tests for Pakistan to date.