Tag: #couples

  • Four onscreen couples driving Pakistani drama fans crazy

    Four onscreen couples driving Pakistani drama fans crazy

    The classic story where a boy meets a girl but faces challenges along the way has been popular for ages, even back in Shakespeare’s time. Pakistani TV shows often use this storyline, and it’s a favorite among directors and producers, because it works really well. And when good-looking actors are part of the mix, fans seem to overlook any flaws in the show and just enjoy the romance.
    In Pakistan’s entertainment industry, there are lots of romantic couples on screen. And there are also many actors who are not only talented but also really good-looking. Pakistani drama fans everywhere are thrilled to see four pairs of actors who have amazing chemistry when they act together.

    Yumna Zaidi and Humayun Saeed in Gentleman

    The handsome Humayun Saeed shone in Netflix’s ‘The Crown’ as Dr. Hasnat Khan, and now he’s back on local TV screens after three years in ‘Gentleman,’ playing Iqbal. This time, he’s working with the very talented Yumna Zaidi, known for her role in ‘Tere Bin.’ Both actors are known for giving their all to their roles. Their teamwork is expected to be exciting, and fans are eagerly looking forward to it.

    Bilal Abbas and Durefishan Saleem in Ishq Murshid

    The final episode of ‘Ishq Murshid’ is about to hit theaters, and fans on social media are deeply invested. They’ve spent hours debating whether Bilal Abbas’s character, Shahmeer/Fazl, should be forgiven for lying to win over Durefishan’s Shibra. Despite some serious concerns about his character, Bilal’s amazing acting skills have won over even the toughest critics. And with Durefishan’s strong yet understated performance as Shibra, the two actors have carried the beloved drama from beginning to end.

    Sheheryar Munawar and Hiba Bukhari in Radd

    Sheheryar and Hiba are teaming up for the first time in the show ‘Radd.’ With only six episodes out, it’s already becoming a hit with viewers. Hiba plays Emaan, a woman who’s independent and not afraid to speak her mind, a character many admire. Sheheryar portrays Salaar, an artist who works in a simple shop and paints in his free time, a departure from typical TV heroes. Sheheryar’s subtle acting brings Salaar to life in a refreshing way. Though Emaan and Salaar face familiar domestic problems, the talented duo breathe new life into the classic story, keeping fans hooked with each episode.

    Faysal Qureshi and Durefishan Saleem in Khaie

    In an exciting tale of revenge, Durefishan’s character Zamda once again captures the hearts of her fans. This time, she stars alongside Faysal as Channar, the villain, for the first time. The story is not for those easily scared. It follows tribal men seeking vengeance by killing their enemies’ male descendants. Durefishan plays Zamda with skill, hiding her revenge plans behind innocent eyes. Contrasted with Channar’s pure evil, their chemistry is a testament to how unexpected connections can form.

  • Madiha Rizvi, husband have quite the interesting love story

    Last week, writer-poet Junaid Ali Perwez confirmed his marriage to versatile actor Madiha Rizvi with a wedding video shared on social media.
    During their first-ever joint interview after marriage, the ‘Jhooti’ actor dismissed all reports of Perwez being an old friend. Instead, she shared details of how they initially met and developed their relationship.

    Rizvi disclosed that her now-husband is her first cousin, the son of her maternal uncle, and the two have known each other since childhood, while her husband revealed that he is three years younger than the actor.
    Speaking of the age difference, Perwez said, “I never thought of it like that which is why it wasn’t a big deal for me. However, the only challenge – since I’ve never been married before – was to adjust with the kids who are already grown up and bond with them.”

    He added, “We started discussing marriage only after she was sure that the three of us [Madiha’s two daughters and Junaid] could get along well.”
    Madiha Rizvi, the daughter of veteran actor Deeba Rizvi, was formerly wedded to fellow actor Hasan Noman, the son of the late prolific artist Rasheed Naz, from 2013 to 2022. Together, the former couple has two daughters.

  • 93% of married individuals in Pakistan are happy; new survey

    93% of married individuals in Pakistan are happy; new survey

    Gallup & Gilani Pakistan has published a new survey that indicates that 93% of married individuals in Pakistan are “satisfied with the level of dignity and respect they receive from their spouses”.

    The aim of the study was to gauge marital contentment, providing insights into the dynamics of marital relationships across the country.

    The sample of the study included married adult men and women from urban and rural areas of all four provinces of Pakistan. Gallup and Gilani approached 929 respondents from July 7th to July 16th, 2023 through telephonic surveys (CATI).

    The survey carries a confidence level of 95% with an estimated error margin of approximately ± 2-3 percent.

    The primary question asked was, “Considering your married life, please tell me to what extent are you satisfied with your spouse regarding ‘Treating with dignity and respect’?”

    As per the report, here are the response:

    Completely satisfied: 76%

    Somewhat satisfied: 17%

    Somewhat dissatisfied: 5%

    Completely dissatisfied: 1%

    Gave no response: 1%

  • South Korea to pay $500 to lonely young people

    South Korea plans to provide approximately $500 every month as a cash giveaway to encourage young individuals, who are mostly underprivileged and reclusive, to come out of their isolation.

    In an effort to assist young people affected by hikikomori, a term used to describe severe social withdrawal, the Ministry of Gender Equality and Family in South Korea has initiated the funding program. The Korea Institute for Health and Social Affairs estimates that approximately 3% or 350,000 individuals aged between 19 and 39 in South Korea experience loneliness or isolation.

    As per the reports from the Ministry, citing the Korea Institute for Health and Social Affairs, roughly 3.1 per cent of South Koreans aged between 19 and 39 are classified as “reclusive lonely young people.” This term is defined as individuals living in a restricted space, disconnected from the outside world for an extended period, and struggling to lead a regular life.

    The Ministry’s report stated that around 338,000 individuals in the country fit the category of “reclusive lonely young people,” with 40% of them starting to withdraw during their adolescence. The reasons behind their isolation are diverse and may include financial difficulties, mental health issues, family conflicts or health problems

  • Court allows divorce on grounds of mental cruelty to husband

    Court allows divorce on grounds of mental cruelty to husband

    An Indian state Chhattisgarh High Court bench granted a decree of divorce on grounds of mental cruelty to the husband.

    The court declared that if a wife insists that her husband to get separated from his parents and threatens to implicate him in a false dowry demand case, it would be counted as mental cruelty.

    Justices Goutam Bhaduri and NK Chandravanshi heard a petition filed by a husband challenging the order passed by a Family Court in 2017 by which his plea seeking divorce on the ground of cruelty was rejected.

    The judges noted that the marriage of the couple hardly worked for two months. The wife often left her matrimonial house as she wanted to live alone with her husband who made several attempts to reconcile but in vain.

    “In such a lower middle-class family, it is the responsibility of the eldest son to take care of his elderly parents, as he has deposed also in his statement. In such a situation, if the wife persistently creates constraints upon the husband to get separated from his family and to live with her at her parental house and also threatened him that, otherwise she will implicate him in the dowry case, it, itself amounts to mental cruelty on the husband,” the high court remarked.

    The Family Court was unjustified in making such an observation, the court said.

  • Ramzan dramas: On-screen couples with killer chemistry

    Ramzan dramas: On-screen couples with killer chemistry

    Take a flashback to the past few years, we have been observing the trend of airing sitcoms or romantic-comedy dramas on different channels during the month of Ramzan. Although this trend initially received much criticism. However, with the passage of time, people have started to enjoy watching these entertainment packages. Chupke Chupke and Tanaa Banaa of HUM TV are giving us laughter dose after every Iftaar, while Geo TV has given Ishq Jalebi. 

    These dramas are offering comedy, controversies and family politics but they’ve also given us four delightful on-screen couples. Zain and Zoya from Tanaa Banaa, Hadi and Mishi, Meenu and Faazi/Ustaad Jee from Chupke Chupke and Basim and Bela from Ishq Tamasha.

    Zain and Zoya

    Zain (Danyal Zafar) is a young boy who fell in love with Zoya (Alizeh Shah) at first sight. The couple has interesting chemistry with Zain expressing all his love for Zoya and Zoya just starting to realise that how much Zain loves her. While Zoya is stubborn, Zain is a loving and caring husband. The two are poles apart and this keeps the drama interesting.

    Hadi and Mishi

    Arslan Naseer is playing the role of Hadi while Aymen Saleem is acting as Mishi in Chupke Chupke. There is a unique hidden chemistry between this couple that was initially growing in the form of one-sided love. But now that Hadi has also fallen in love with Mishi, this love story has taken a new turn and one of the reasons why you tune into Chupke Chupke every night.

    Meenu and Faazi /Ustaad Jee

    Ayeza Khan is playing as Meenu and Osman Khalid Butt is playing as Faaz aka Meenu’s Ustaad Jee. Faaz used to teach Meenu so she calls him Ustaad Jee. However, in a strange turn of event the two ended up getting married and while they were initially embarrassed by this development, they are now slowly beginning to catch feelings.

    Faaz, who didn’t like Meenu for her carelessness and ignorance towards studies, is now falling for her innocence. Meenu too has started to like him and their cute ways of showing affection is making the drama more interesting. With many twists and turns, their wedding is at stake and everyone is eager to see what will happen next and what new problem will arise for the newly weds.

    Basim and Bela

    Ishq Jalebi stars the Madiha Imam and Wahaj Ali in leading roles. Basim who is on the lookout for a shortcut to go abroad is in cahoots with Bela (Madiha Imam). She is his sidekick, best friend, and partner in crime in all that he does and also his maternal cousin who was orphaned as a child and lives with them. While Basim may not have realised how much Bela truly loves him, we the audiences can definitely see it and are absolutely loving the chemistry the two have with each other. With scenes that will make your heart have a happy dance, these two stars are a treat to watch and we’re anxious to see what Ishq Jalebi has in store for them next.

    While each couple has its own charm, my favourite has to be Meenu and Faazi. Both Osman and Ayeza have brought Meenu and Faazi to life brilliantly. Very much like Faaz, I used to detest Meenu and didn’t want him to marry her. But as the story progressed, I am also enjoying their naivety, blamelessness and non-romantic fondness. Looking forward to seeing how they will cross all obstacles among them and finally become husband and wife.

  • Saudi Arabia observes first legal Valentine’s Day

    After decades of marking the practice as forbidden, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is observing its first legal Valentine’s Day by selling and buying gifts, flowers and chocolates, which was not thought possible until a few years ago due to the strict laws deeming the same un-Islamic.

    According to Middle East Monitor, the once-feared religious police used to ensure that the laws forbidding the celebration were strongly enforced, but that was before they were disbanded and their powers of arrest were stripped from them. Store owners were previously obligated to hide red roses and chocolates on the day, and restaurant owners were pressured to ban birthday and anniversary celebrations on February 14.

    The main turning point in the kingdom’s decision came in 2018, when the former president of Makkah’s Commission for the Promotion of Virtue and the Prevention of Vice (CPVPV) Sheikh Ahmed Qasim Al-Ghamdi declared that the celebration of Valentine’s Day did not actually contradict Islamic teachings. According to him, the celebration of love was a universal phenomenon and not limited to the non-Muslim world.

    The legalisation of the public celebration of Valentine’s Day – rooted in the Roman pagan festival celebrating and honouring fertility – comes amid the recent liberalisation of traditional social conventions within the kingdom and the reforms being carried out by Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman in order to “modernise” the country.

    While bin Salman has made headlines across the world after promising the kingdom will return to a “moderate” form of Islam, he also guarantees a brighter future for his people as he promotes modernisation plans to wean the country off oil, attract foreign investment and diversify the economy.

    2017’s royal decree allowing women to drive was an equally eye-catching element of bin Salman’s national makeover. It certainly makes sense economically, as it boosts female participation in the workforce, and women can now also go to sports stadiums.