Tag: Meray paas tum ho

  • ‘Shehwar aur thappar ki goonj’: Adnan Siddiqui recalls the iconic slap from MPTH

    ‘Shehwar aur thappar ki goonj’: Adnan Siddiqui recalls the iconic slap from MPTH

    Remember the iconic scene in which Danish (Humayun Saeed) burst into Shehwar’s (Adnan Siddiqui) office and slapped him in Meray Paas Tum Ho?

    Siddiqui, who has recently been sharing his highlights from 2020 on social media, recalled memories of the famous slap scene and revealed what transpired behind the scenes on the sets.

    Read more – Adnan Siddiqui says he was double-minded about ‘Meray Paas Tum Ho’

    “So I reach the set and see Humayun and Nadeem Baig talking in hushed tones, darting glances at me all this while,” said Adnan while talking about what happened on set while this scene was being shot. “‘Perhaps they sold me off to aliens last night,’ I try to make light of it to myself when they decide to include me in the discussion.”

    “Turns out, the matter on hand is much more serious. In the first-ever scene that will commence MPTH, Danish will be slapping Shehwar in his office as his employees look on. ‘Not bad’, I chuckle though both Humayun and Nadeem look nervous about my “seniority” and the close friendship I share with Humayun.”

    “Cameras roll and there is pin-drop silence. Danish raises his hand on Shehwar and before we know it, we are rolling into full-throttled guffaws Nadeem included,” he continued. “When Humayun and I are shooting together, especially an intense scene, it is a laugh riot and this couldn’t be an exception. In fact, it became essential to put everyone at ease.”

    Concluding his remarks, Adnan said: “I still joke with Nadeem why did he stop at just one slap? For a woman as beautiful as Mehwish, Shehwar would have easily taken a few more.”

    Meray Paas Tum Ho also featured Ayeza Khan and Hira Mani in the lead. Written by Khalil ur Rehman Qamar and directed by Nadeem Baig, the drama was produced by Humayun and Shahzad Nasib under their production house Six Sigma Plus.

  • ‘Meray Paas Tum Ho’ is very close to our hearts, says Humayun Saeed

    ‘Meray Paas Tum Ho’ is very close to our hearts, says Humayun Saeed

    2020’s super hit drama serial Meray Paas Tum Ho, which broke viewership records in the country, has been nominated in five categories in the 19th edition of the Lux Style Awards (LSAs).

    Thanking Lux for the nominations, Humayun, who has also been nominated in the Best Actor category, said that the project was a very special one.

    “This project is very close to all our hearts not only because it broke all viewership records in the history of Pakistani television but because it was able to truly entertain audiences across the world,” said Humayun in the caption.

    He also gave a big shout-out to all those who were part of the project including his production house Six Sigma Plus, ARY Digital as well as the entire cast and crew of the drama.

    “It always feels great to be recognised so the biggest thank you to all of you, the viewers, for all your love and continuous support,” concluded the actor.

    Starring Humayun Saeed, Ayeza Khan, Adnan Siddiqui and Hira Mani in the lead Meray Paas Tum Ho went onto becoming television’s highest-rated dramas of all time. The final episode of the drama was also aired in cinemas where it broke box-office records. At the same time, the drama also drew the irk of some viewers who criticised it for promoting misogyny and sexism.

  • Humayun Saeed to play an Islamic hero in Khalil Ur Rehman Qamar’s historical epic

    Humayun Saeed to play an Islamic hero in Khalil Ur Rehman Qamar’s historical epic

    Turkish drama series Diriliş: Ertuğrul has created a sensation in Pakistan to the point that there is nothing else anyone can talk about. The drama has become the most-watched television show in Pakistan this Ramazan and is being widely discussed on social media and in Whatsapp groups.

    Read more – ‘Diriliş: Ertuğrul is a gift to Pakistan from Erdoğan’

    Following the excitement, Khalil ur Rehman Qamar announced that he is working on a historical saga similar to Ertuğrul. The writer said that it was time to “introduce our heroes to the younger generation who don’t know them”.

    Speaking to a private media outlet, the writer said, “We have decided to make a serial on a great Islamic hero. I am currently doing research, reading various books and will start writing it in a week.”

    The writer further shared that he will once again join hands with the team of Meray Paas Tum Ho for this and will cast Humayun Saeed as the lead hero. Nadeem Baig will direct the show while Humayun’s production house Six Sigma Productions will produce it.

    Qamar added that he has been asking Humayun to “work on something like this for the last twelve years” but due to limited facilities, they have been unable to turn their dream into reality.

    While Qamar refrained from sharing further details, he said that the TV show will match international standards and will be based entirely on facts. He said that the team will soon hold a joint press conference to formally announce the project and other details.

    Read more – After ‘Ertugal’, PM Imran Khan wants Pakistanis to watch ‘Yunus Emre: Aşkin Yolculuğu’

    The writer appreciated Ertuğrul and said that he “salutes” the creators of it and the President of Turkey Recep Tayyip Erdoğan for producing this masterpiece. He also lauded Prime Minister Imran Khan’s decision to air this series in Urdu for Pakistani audiences.

    “Ertuğrul was the hero of the Muslims, whether the serial is made by Turkey or any other country, heroes don’t change,” said Qamar.

    On the other hand, Humayun while talking about the project said that he hopes it will be the “grandest drama ever produced in Pakistan”.

    “I had contemplated making a historical drama nearly two years ago, which is when I saw Ertuğrul,” said Humayun. “When I saw Ertuğrul‘s popularity in Pakistan as soon as it started airing on PTV, I was even more convinced that we needed to create a historical drama of our own.”

    “We are yet to decide who the story will be based on and the planning is still in its initial stages, but yes, Khalil sahab is writing it,” he added. Some reports are suggesting that the drama will on the great warrior of Islam Sultan Salahuddin Ayubi.

    Diriliş: Ertuğrul is being aired in Urdu on PTV on the recommendation of PM Imran who wanted to “help youngsters connect with their roots.”

    Set in 13th century Anatolia, before the establishment of the Ottoman Empire Diriliş: Ertuğrul illustrates the struggle of Ertugrul Gazi, the father of Osman I – the founder of the Ottoman dynasty.

  • Humayun Saeed and Adnan Siddiqui are going into self-isolation together

    Humayun Saeed and Adnan Siddiqui are going into self-isolation together

    Humayun Saeed and Adnan Siddiqui, who were recently in the United States of America for Meray Paas Tum Ho ‘Meet and Greets’, are self-quarantining themselves upon their return home.

    In a Twitter exchange with Vasay Chaudhry, Humayun said that instead of going home, he and Adnan [Siddiqui] will self-isolate for a few days.

    Vasay wished his friend luck.

    With more than 300 confirmed cases of the coronavirus in Pakistan, the government and health experts are requesting people to practise social distancing and self-isolation in order to control the spread of the highly contagious virus. Many companies have allowed their staff to work from home and large gatherings have been strictly prohibited.

  • Ayeza Khan responds to being called ‘do takay ki aurat’ in public

    Ayeza Khan responds to being called ‘do takay ki aurat’ in public

    Meray Paas Tum Ho ended a month ago but the hype is still there and people are still making jokes and memes about it. Ayeza Khan has been immortalised as her character in the drama – the selfish, ‘do takay’ ki Mehwish so much so that the character follows her everywhere.

    Recently, a tweet went viral on social media in which the Twitter user had claimed that he was at the airport at the same time as Ayeza and a group of men had loudly called her a do takay ki larki referencing to her character in the drama serial. He added that the incident made Ayeza uncomfortable and she immediately walked away from the scene.

    Soon after the tweet went viral, Ayeza took to social media to share her side of the story. According to Ayeza, the incident never happened. She said that people loved her as Mehwish and continue to shower praises on her for her performance. Ayeza asserted that she is an actor and will continue to play different roles and characters.

    The Twitter user, identified as Ahmad Butt, has made his Twitter account private after the incident.

  • Khalil ur Rehman did not offer Sonya Hussyn ‘Meray Paas Tum Ho’

    Khalil ur Rehman did not offer Sonya Hussyn ‘Meray Paas Tum Ho’

    Waseem Badami’s talk show, Har Lamha Purjosh seems to be a birthplace for controversies. Recently, writer Khalil ur Rehman Qamar appeared in the show and denied the Sonya Hussain’s claim that she rejected the role of Mehwish in the blockbuster drama serial Meray Pass Tum Ho.

    Speaking on the show, Qamar said, “Even if she had accepted the role, the final ball would have been in my court because no director or producer can finalise the cast on my script without me having the final say. Sonya was never in my books for that role.”

    Khalil ur Rehman also said that Hussyn had not reached the “calibre” to do justice to his script.

    He further said, “When Sonya met me in Lahore, I asked her whether she had refused my script and for what. Sonya had stated that when the role was offered to her, Humayun Saeed hadn’t been cast as the male lead. So I do not know what is the truth.”

    While responding to one of the questions of the host, he also said that the narrative of Rehmat Ajmal being not happy with her role was only because she wanted to develop a repute.”

    Read more – Rehmat Ajmal says she is not proud to be acting in ‘Meray Paas Tum Ho’

    Watch the full interview here:

    Earlier, Sonya Hussain said in an interview that I refused to play Mehwish in the drama because should could not see a woman as a negative character.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H0mY7RM6C40
  • ‘Stop making me fat’: Humayun Saeed tells Adnan Siddiqui

    ‘Stop making me fat’: Humayun Saeed tells Adnan Siddiqui

    Danish and Shehwar never became friends but off-camera, Adnan Siddiqui and Humayun Saeed’s bromance is pretty cute.

    Recently, Adnan posted a video of himself at the very famous Mian Jee restaurant on GT Road enjoying their delicious food.

    https://www.instagram.com/p/B8q9CuoHD1e/

    Here’s what Humayun had to say in response.

    Humayun and Adnan recently shared the screen again after a gap of almost 12 years in the blockbuster drama Meray Paas Tum Ho.

  • Fawad Chaudhry says petition against Humayun Saeed is ‘shugal’

    Fawad Chaudhry says petition against Humayun Saeed is ‘shugal’

    Meray Paas Tum Ho has ended but the drama sure hasn’t.

    Recently, a petition was filed in the SHC against the drama in which the petitioner Sana Saleem alleged that the script, penned by the controversial Khalil ur Rehman Qamar, contained derogatory language when talking about women. Saleem wanted the writer, actor and producer to apologise for this.

    In addition, the petitioner also objected to the fact that “a divorced couple were living together” and “a six-year-old was playing matchmaker between his father and a school teacher”.

    SHC’s Justice Yousuf Ali Sayeed and Justice Muhammad Ali Azhar, who heard the petition on Wednesday, directed all respondents including the federal government, PEMRA and the drama’s makers to submit their replies by February 13. They also directed Humayun Saeed to ensure that he present at the next hearing to explain himself in person.

    Read more – SHC orders Humayun Saeed to explain ‘Meray Paas Tum Ho’s ‘offensive’ dialogues ‘in person’

    While Humayun himself has not commented on the matter, former minister for Information and Broadcasting Fawad Chaudhry took to Twitter to criticise the petition saying that “nothing can justify this notice”.

    Fawad was not the only one who believed the situation to be absurd.

    https://twitter.com/rehman_azhar/status/1222808986073866241?s=20

    https://twitter.com/wordoflaw/status/1222514799583559680?s=20

    Despite its flaws, Meray Paas Tum Ho, starring Humayun Saeed, Ayeza Khan, Adnan Siddiqui and Hira Mani, went onto becoming television’s highest-rated dramas of all time. The final episode of the drama was also aired in cinemas where it broke box-office records.

    Earlier, the minister had also congratulated the team for their success and requested Amazon and Netflix to review Pakistani content.

    Before the final episode was aired, a petition was also filed in Lahore’s civil court to stop it 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”.

    Read more – Court dismisses petition against ‘Meray Paas Tum Ho’

    However, after examining statements and documents from representatives of the Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) and ARY Digital, 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.

  • SHC orders Humayun Saeed to explain ‘Meray Paas Tum Ho’s ‘offensive’ dialogues ‘in person’

    SHC orders Humayun Saeed to explain ‘Meray Paas Tum Ho’s ‘offensive’ dialogues ‘in person’

    The Sindh High Court (SHC) has summoned Humayun Saeed to appear “in person” and explain the offensive dialogues in Meray Paas Tum Ho.

    According to a report in Samaa News, a petition was filed in the SHC against the drama in which the petitioner Sana Saleem alleged that the script, penned by the controversial Khalil ur Rehman Qamar, contained derogatory language when talking about women. Saleem wanted the writer, actor and producer to apologise for this.

    Saleem’s lawyer, Munir Gulal, argued that a line from the show had become quite popular, hurting the reputation of women in the process.

    In addition, the petitioner also objected to the fact that “a divorced couple were living together” and “a six-year-old was playing matchmaker between his father and a school teacher”.

    Read more – Mansha Pasha defends ‘Meray Paas Tum Ho’

    SHC’s Justice Yousuf Ali Sayeed and Justice Muhammad Ali Azhar, who heard the petition on Wednesday, directed all respondents including the federal government, PEMRA and the drama’s makers to submit their replies by February 13.

    Though ARY and PEMRA’s lawyers were present in court, Justice Azhar questioned why Humayun did not appear before the court. The hearing was adjourned till February 13 after ARY’s lawyer ensured that the actor would appear before the court.

    Despite becoming TV’s highest-rated drama of all time, Meray Paas Tum Ho, starring Humayun Saeed, Ayeza Khan, Hira Mani and Adnan Siddiqui, drew the irk of some viewers who criticised the drama for promoting misogyny and sexism.

    Earlier, 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”.

    Read more – Court dismisses petition against ‘Meray Paas Tum Ho’

    However, after examining statements and documents from representatives of the Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) and ARY Digital, 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.

  • Adnan Siddiqui says some dialogues of ‘Meray Paas Tum Ho’ were problematic

    Adnan Siddiqui says some dialogues of ‘Meray Paas Tum Ho’ were problematic

    Blockbuster Meray Paas Tum Ho has ended but the hype surrounding it certainly hasn’t. While at one point audiences are unable to get over Danish’s unexpected death, on the other end the debate surrounding problematic dialogues in the drama also continues.

    Adnan Siddiqui who played the suave Shehwar Ahmed in the drama serial, while thanking his fans for their response and appreciation, said that he understands that “the dialogues had some problematic leanings, and sometimes went a little far, sometimes quite far in painting women with a single brush stroke”, adding that he “wishes the drama had consciously added nuance to the storyline”.

    Adnan also said that he will focus on improving storylines which is why in his own production company, he will be “giving women writers the chance and space to create good content”.

    https://www.instagram.com/p/B72Vy8iHwUi/?utm_source=ig_embed

    While the drama was a phenomenal success and went onto become television’s highest-rated drama, it did stir up controversy with its problematic dialogues and comments by the writer Khalil ur Rehman Qamar in his various interviews. The writer was accused of being misogynist and anti-women.

    A few days before the finale, upcoming actor, Rehmat Ajmal, who plays Danish (Humayun Saeed) and Mehwish’s (Ayeza Khan) friend Aisha in the drama, said that she is “not proud to be part of something that is so compromising and ill-informed”.

    Read more – Rehmat Ajmal says she is not proud to be acting in Meray Paas Tum Ho

    Taking to Instagram, she wrote that she watched Qamar’s interview and “got to know about his problematic views on very many things WAY after the project was completed” and that “I absolutely do not endorse the concepts and viewpoints of Mr Khalil Ul Rehman”.