Tag: drama

  • Why Mariyam Nafees isn’t focused on playing a heroine opposite Hamza Ali Abbasi

    Why Mariyam Nafees isn’t focused on playing a heroine opposite Hamza Ali Abbasi

    Actress and model Mariyam Nafees gave an interview to ‘Independent Urdu’ where she talked about her character Zeenat in ‘Jaan e Jahan’.

    “If I wanted to play the lead opposite Hamza Ali Abbasi, I could have. He’s one of the most famous actors in Pakistan. But I don’t care about playing a heroine opposite him because we’ve known each other for years and are more like friends. Being cast as a lead opposite him isn’t a huge priority for me. If it happens, that’s good, but I’m not actively looking for it.”

    She also said, “I was initially supposed to play another character in ‘Jaan e Jahan’, but it was later removed from the script. Then, I was offered two more characters, and I chose to play ‘Zeenat’ because she had a huge impact in the drama and her character arc was perfect.”

  • Ali Gul Mallah criticized for body shaming Durefishan Saleem on TV show

    Ali Gul Mallah criticized for body shaming Durefishan Saleem on TV show

    Actor Ali Gul Mallah, who played the character of Bhallay/Fazal Bakhsh in ‘Ishq Murshid’, marked a significant turning point in his career with the hit TV show. However, his recent comments on Durefishan Saleem have landed him in controversy.

    Mallah was invited on Sahir Lodhi’s show and he was asked to give advice to Durefishan Saleem.
    Ali Gul said, “May Allah grant her success, and she should take care of her health a bit, become a bit healthy, and make her health better, meaning she should go on a diet.”

    Fans are not happy with Ali Gul Mallah’s statement and they are criticizing him:

  • Nabeel Zafar isn’t interested in playing father roles

    Nabeel Zafar isn’t interested in playing father roles

    Actor, director and producer Nabeel Zafar was invited as a guest on the FHM podcast.
    During the podcast, the actor expressed frustration with the lack of strong and unique scripts in today’s dramas, and stated that he will only consider taking on a character if the script meets his high standards.

    Talking further about not working more in dramas and not portraying the role of an on-screen father, he said, “Nowadays, it has become a trend that when a film is not successful, its script is picked up and turned into a drama. We’ve essentially turned dramas into films, which is fundamentally wrong.”

    “I decline roles because I’m not interested in playing a father figure on screen. I’ve already become a father in real life, and I don’t want to portray a character who gets divorced and then remarries, or one who asks his son if he’s eaten. I can’t relate to such storylines, which is why I turn down drama offers.”

  • Why did Dr Arooba say no to Geo’s drama offer?

    Why did Dr Arooba say no to Geo’s drama offer?

    Dr. Arooba Tariq, television host, recently shared her experience of being offered a lead role in a major Geo TV drama during a podcast with Hafiz Ahmed. She revealed that despite the significant offer, she declined the opportunity due to her father’s disapproval and her own reservations about the intense scenes requiring close physical contact with co-stars.

    “In the media industry, people tend to remember you by your face, especially if you’ve previously appeared on TV shows. As a result, I received a significant offer from Geo TV to play the main lead in a big drama. They genuinely wanted me to be a part of the brilliant ensemble cast of the play.

    In an attempt to convince me to take the job, they even brought me to the studio to experience the set and recording processes. My father, on the other hand, was not into it, so I was limited to hosting. I was still thinking about going to the Shahnoor studio, though. Following this, I came to the conclusion that acting was not for me, especially in light of the dramatic sequences that required close physical contact with co-stars. I declined the opportunity since, as a novice, I would not have any creative control over altering such daring situations.

  • Wahaj Ali slams fan page for inappropriate post on Yumna Zaidi

    Wahaj Ali slams fan page for inappropriate post on Yumna Zaidi

    HeartthrobWahaj Ali has slammed a fan page for putting up a disrespectful post on Yumna Zaidi.

    The fan page made a collage which they captioned, “Yumna bhi Aloo ki trha hr ik k sath fit ajati hai.”
    On this Wahaj Ali commented on the post “Please remove this post, if you are my admirer than you should respect my friends/colleagues/Family.”
    The post is removed by the admin.

    Wahaj Ali and Yumna Zaidi won hearts as the lead couple in the hit drama ‘Tere Bin’. With a sequel on the way, Yumna is now winning fans over with her chemistry with Humayun Saeed in ‘Gentleman’.

  • Sonya Hussyn and Sami Khan shine in ‘Aik Chubhan Si’

    Sonya Hussyn and Sami Khan shine in ‘Aik Chubhan Si’

    It’s too early to know where ‘Aik Chubhan Si’ will go, but with Sonya Hussyn and Sami Khan on screen, there’s more to the story than meets the eye. Here’s why we’re giving this one a go.

    The story is different from the usual stuff on screen. There’s no love story with our hero and heroine falling in love at first sight. This Pakistani drama is about post-marital (non-marital) bliss. Naila and Haroon are happily married, but we see a husband who’s not too happy to serve Naila’s family. However, the story’s subtle and relatable details keep us watching.

    Naila insists on looking after her uncle because he raised her. Haroon agrees, but reluctantly, with no toxicity (yet) in his attitude. There’s curiosity about Maheen, played by Hira Khan, as her character seems to have more to reveal, especially in the final scene of the first episode. Is there a hint of mystery, thrill, or something else in the drama? The first episode sets the stage and keeps us intrigued to learn more.

    As the drama unfolds quickly, we hope the story won’t fall into the trap of overly stretched plots and typical ‘other woman’ conspiracies.
    Sonya Hussyn and Sami Khan share great on-screen chemistry. If you’re a fan of this couple, then Aik Chubhan Si is a drama you should try. They appear comfortable on screen and make their characters believable and true to life. Their effortless interactions make the drama more enjoyable to watch.

    Fahad Sheikh plays Moiz, Hira’s cousin, and his performance here is a step up from his past roles. Whether it’s the direction or Fahad’s acting, his character evokes sympathy, even in the first episode. We’re looking forward to more from him. Hira Khan’s character seems a bit toxic, but we hope she will prove to be more complex and interesting.

    ‘Aik Chubhan Si’ is written by Rukhsana Nigar and directed by Mohsin Talat. The cast features Sonya Hussyn, Sami Khan, Asma Abbas, Hira Khan, Fahad Sheikh, and others.

  • ‘I was told it is haraam’: Salma Hassan on working with ex-husband

    ‘I was told it is haraam’: Salma Hassan on working with ex-husband

    Actress Salma Hassan recently appeared in ‘Hasna Mana Hai’ which is hosted by Tabish Hashmi.

    The host asked her at one point, “In our society, divorce is a taboo. Naturally, when people get divorced, they don’t see each other, visit each other, or talk to each other. But you and Afzar continued to work together even after the divorce. Doesn’t it feel awkward?”

    She replied, “I was told this is haraam and how can you work with your ex-husband. I’m an actress, so I’d work with anyone. And for our daughter’s sake, I want to put our differences aside and have a good relationship with her father.”

    There you go, that’s a perfectly reasonable explanation.

  • What’s keeping Alizeh Shah away from social media?

    What’s keeping Alizeh Shah away from social media?

    Actress and model Alizeh Shah has revealed the reason why she isn’t as active on social media these days

    Shah recently participated in HUM Style Awards 2024, held in Karachi, where a journalist said that she had been missing on social media.
    Alizeh Shah said, “I don’t post much on social media. I only use it for work stuff. Otherwise not.”

  • Why Humayun Saeed praises Yumna Zaidi’s work ethic in ‘Gentleman’

    Why Humayun Saeed praises Yumna Zaidi’s work ethic in ‘Gentleman’

    Actor Humayun Saeed complimented fellow actress Yumna Zaidi’s on her work ethic, saying that she is entirely focused on her work and not on her styling or makeup.
    During a recent interview on Ambreen Fatima Youtube channel, Humayun Saeed gave Yumna Zaidi a lot of compliments and said he had always seen her as a journalist in the drama.

    “Working with Yumna Zaidi was a remarkable experience, realizing that the praise I had heard about her before was insufficient compared to her actual performance after working with her.”
    Humuyun said that when the role was offered to Yumna Zaidi, she asked for his opinion. “They had chosen her after considering her suitability for the character, and encouraged her to read the script to confirm that the role was perfect for her.”

  • Work first, love later: Haris Waheed’s advice for actors

    Work first, love later: Haris Waheed’s advice for actors

    Actor and model Haris Waheed appeared as a guest on Journalist Maliha Rehman’s YouTube show and made some interesting revelations. In the show, he opened up about his romantic scenes with co-actors and shared a list of his favourite co-stars.

    Talking about romance with co-actors, Haris Waheed said, “It’s not recommended to get romantically involved with co-stars because you’re here to work, not to pursue personal desires. If someone wants romance, they should do so outside of their workplace.”

    Giving some leeway, Waheed added, “If there is honesty between the two people, it will eventually make its way.”

    Talking about his favourite co-stars, Waheed said, “I enjoyed working with Zara Noor Abbas in Jhoom. In Jaan E Jahan, Tabraiz and Gulraiz also had great on-screen chemistry. Credit goes to Qasim Ali Mureed too; the chemistry you see is because of Nawal, me, and Qasim Ali Mureed. I also recently enjoyed working with Mashal Khan. Working with Sania Saeed is something I love. Saboor Aly, who I worked with in ‘Mujhe Wida Ker’, is naturally subtle and reactive. Working with her was a great experience.”