Farooq Rind’s directorial Hum Kahan Kay Sachay Thay is currently on floors in Karachi. The much awaited drama stars Mahira Khan, Usman Mukhtar and Kubra Khan in lead roles, along with an interesting supporting cast. Zainab Qayyum plays a pivotal role in the series and she shared an exclusive sneak peek from the sets.
The drama is based on Umera Ahmed’s novel of the same name and is being produced by Momina Duraid.
The drama is set to be released later this year on HUM TV.
Yasra Rizvi, who is expecting her first child, is disheartened with the media coverage of her pregnancy, saying that outlets should have also talked about her upcoming project instead of focusing only on her baby bump.
“In our country, the newsworthy bit is that I am pregnant,” said Rizvi. “Not the fact that I am also directing probably the most important script I have gotten to direct so far while due any time now!”
“Indeed we are a nation totally obsessed with marriage and one’s ability to procreate,” she added.
Later, Yasra explained her story saying: “Aik tou poori baat nahi samajhta koi. Aap ki duaaon aur naik tamannaaon ke liye main tah e dil se shukar guzaar hoon .. maddaahon aur khair khwaaon ki mohabbat aur wishes se masla nahi hai!”
“Shukriya Shukriya Shukriyaaaa,” she added.
Rizvi’s post hints that she received flak for her earlier comments.
Rizvi is currently directing the drama Working Women, which has been penned by Bee Gul of Raqeeb Se fame.
Meanwhile, Yasra’s sister-in-law Jenaan Hussain, sharing a picture of Rizvi, wrote: “This post is actually about a woman inspiring other women to do and be whatever and whoever they wish to be at any point in their lives regardless of their age and domestic commitments.”
Explaining how people should celebrate the capability Rizvi holds as a woman rather than only focusing on the fact that she is expecting, Hussain added: “It’s not about ‘Oh look I am pregnant and that’s the only accomplishment you must celebrate me for’ but taking things in your stride. Being this pregnant and directing a high-pressure set is just the kinda thing only a woman can pull off, just like her a lot of women around us everyday juggle between the most daunting tasks and nail it and some get trapped in myths and preconceived don’ts.”
“Women are doers, and if there is a time to stop underestimating us and what all we are capable of it’s now,” she added.
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.
Pakistani actor Sadia Imam is not planning to quit the showbiz instead, she is all set for her comeback with a drama serial.
As per reports, the actress expressed her displeasure over people spreading rumors about her that she is retiring from showbiz upon the request of her husband. She said that people have been making assumptions about her family.
She said, “I haven’t announced that I am leaving showbiz, all such reports are nothing but rumors. My husband has never objected over my career choices and he is my major support.”
Reports further reveal that she is gearing up for a drama serial that will be aired soon.
“Due to the recordings of my upcoming drama, my husband would take breaks from work and come to Pakistan so that our daughter was not alone,” said Imam. “After my parents, my husband is my biggest support.”
She said that she did take a break from acting after her marriage as she wanted to give time to this new relationship, adding that she doesn’t plan on retiring soon.
Sadia Imam got married in 2012 with a German-Pakistani, Adnan Haider and had moved to Germany after marriage. In August 2014, the couple was blessed with a baby girl. After returning to Pakistan in 2015, she started hosting shows on TV.