Tag: Pakistani dramas

  • LHC issues notice to Pemra for restricting ‘hugs, caressing, bed scenes’ in dramas

    LHC issues notice to Pemra for restricting ‘hugs, caressing, bed scenes’ in dramas

    The Lahore High Court (LHC) issued notice to the Pakistan Electronic and Media Regulatory Authority (Pemra) on Tuesday, seeking its reply on a plea challenging a notification wherein television channels had been directed to refrain from airing caress and hug scenes in Pakistani dramas, reports Dawn.

    In the plea taken up by Justice Jawad Hassan on Saturday, the petitioner contended that Pemra’s notification was “illegal” and “contrary to the ethos of the Pemra Ordinance 2002”.

    It argued that Pemra had no authority to issue directions such as those mentioned in the notification and that the media regulator’s move was based on “malafide, ulterior motives and was in sheer violation of the fundamental rights of the petitioner”.

    The petitioner said the issuance of the notification was indicative of the “sick mentality of Pemra authorities and termed the directives discriminatory”.

    Moreover, “the impugned advice has been passed without any prior discussion with the stakeholders or the affectees of the advice [and] therefore, is violative of the Article 10-A of the Constitution,” the petitioner argued in the plea.

    On October 21, Pemra issued its official notice, which said, “In continuation to earlier directions of the authority issued from time to time wherein, it was conveyed that Satellite TV channels are indulged in airing objectionable dramas/ content based on indecent dressing, caressing, bed scenes and gestures sensitive/ controversial unnecessary detailing of the event(s), which are highly disturbing, distressing for the viewers and against the commonly accepted standards of decency.”

    It also added, “On the prevalent trends in Pakistani drama industry, Pemra is not only receiving numerous complaints from the general public on Pakistan Citizen Portal (PCP) and media/ What’s App groups.”

    “All Satellite TV channels are hereby directed to refrain from airing caress/ hug scenes in dramas and properly review the content of the dramas through In-House Monitoring Committee and edit/ amend the same by giving due consideration to above reservations and apprehension of the viewers.”

  • Birthday of the year: Feroze, Hania, Nida and over 20 stars grace Yashma Gill’s grand birthday bash

    Birthday of the year: Feroze, Hania, Nida and over 20 stars grace Yashma Gill’s grand birthday bash

    Actor Yashma Gill hosted a lavish birthday bash in Karachi which turned out to be a star-studded affair with over 20 celebrities gracing the event.

    The Qurban star took to her Instagram account to share the pictures from her birthday celebrations. She arranged live musical performances on which actors Adeel Hussain and Yasir Nawaz even danced on.

    A-list celebrties like Hania Aamir, Feroze Khan, Momina Mustehsan, Adeel Hussain, Nida Yasir, Yasir Nawaz, Nida Yasir, Hira, Mani and Agha Ali and Ushna Shah was also present at the birthday party.

    Social media stars like Dananeer were also present at the party.

    “Here’s to another year of feeling blessed and grateful,” wrote Yashma while sharing the pictures:

    Before this bash, she had an intimate celebration at her home too.

    On the work front, the Phaans diva was last seen in ARY’s drama serial Azmaish opposite Fahad Sheikh.

    Wedding Photos of Fahad Sheikh And Yashma Gill On The Set Of Azmaish Drama - Showbiz Pakistan
  • ‘No hugs, caressing, bed scenes’ in dramas, directs Pemra

    ‘No hugs, caressing, bed scenes’ in dramas, directs Pemra

    The Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) issued its warning to all Satellite channels to refrain from airing caress and hug scenes in Pakistani dramas in a recent notification.

    “In continuation to earlier directions of the authority issued from time to time wherein, it was conveyed that Satellite TV channels are indulged in airing objectionable dramas/ content based on indecent dressing, caressing, bed scenes and gestures sensitive/ controversial unnecessary detailing of event(s), which are highly disturbing, distressing for the viewers and against the commonly accepted standards of decency,” read the notification.

    It also added, “On the prevalent trends in Pakistani drama industry, Pemra is not only receiving numerous complaints from general public on Pakistan Citizen Portal (PCP) and media/ What’s App groups.

    “All Satellite TV channels are hereby directed to refrain from airing caress/ hug scenes in dramas and properly review the content of the dramas through In-House Monitoring Committee and edit/ amend the same by giving due consideration to above reservations and apprehension of the viewers.”

    All Satellite TV lincensees are also required to stop airing such content in dramas and are directed to follow Pemra laws.

  • ‘Would rather consider other career options’: Usman Mukhtar, celebrities cheer

    ‘Would rather consider other career options’: Usman Mukhtar, celebrities cheer

    Actor Usman Mukhtar recently stated in an interview that he would rather think of other career options than disturbing his mother and shift to Karachi for more acting opportunities.

    The Sabaat actor appeared on Gloss Etc by Maliha Rehman and talked about his current drama Hum Kahan Ke Sachay Thay, his role and other aspects of the story.

    While talking about more work opportunities, the Anaa actor said: “I have lost some projects but for me, my mother comes first before anything else. and she’s unwell so I can’t leave her in Islamabad and come,”

    He said, sharing that he has taken up very few projects where he had to travel to Karachi for longer periods of time.

    “I would rather consider other career options and move to Karachi for more acting work . It is my duty to be there for her and I don’t think that’s anything inspirational or out of this world. She is the most important person of my life and she needs to be comfortable in the situation she is in.”

    The Parchi star has also lost projects due to his reluctance to move to the port city. He is, however, willing to travel for about two-four weeks for projects only when there’s someone to look after his mother in his hometown.

    Usman will be seen next in Sinf e Aahan, a collaboration between Six Sigma Plus, Next Level Entertainment, and ISPR. It will air on ARY Digital.

    Meanwhile, female stars Mehwish Hayat and Resham cheered the actor for his love of his mother.

  • Syed Jibran breaks silence on equation with his wife

    Actor Syed Jibran has clarified the reason for not posting pictures with his wife on social media. A netizen asked the Ranjha Ranjha Kardi star, “Where is afia kia aap un se pehli jitni mohabbat nhu krte?” to which Jibran replied : “Pehle se bhee zayada.”

    Another user asked Jibran, “But aap unkay sath picture kyun upload nahi karte aur na wog krti hain? Aisa kyun?” (But why don’t you upload pictures with her nor does she? why is it so?”

    To which he responded, “Takey buree nazar naa lagay” (To be protected from evil eye).

    Syed Jibran can be seen currently in Geo Tv’s drama serial Mohabbat Dagh Ki Soorat along side Neelum Munir and Sami Khan.

  • ‘You didn’t get the girl’: Haroon Shahid reveals latest messages by fans

    ‘You didn’t get the girl’: Haroon Shahid reveals latest messages by fans

    Actor Haroon Shahid took to Instagram to reveal that his inbox is flooded with messages by fans, telling him that yet again his character has been dumped by the female protagonist. The fans referred to the latest episode of Mahira Khan starrer Hum Kahan Ke Sachay Thay.

    Soon after the episode aired, the actor’s social media was bombarded with DMs and comments stating, “Again you didn’t get the girl”.

    Haroon shared a fan-made video, saying: “Again you didn’t get the girl say mera inbox bhara hua hai. Jiss nay yeah video banaai hai, woh mera gham samajhta hai.”

    A loyal fan even went on to make an emotional compilation of scenes from Haroon’s projects and titled it, ‘Justice for Haroon’s characters’.

    The netizen listed dramas like Khaas (Sanam Baloch), Do Bol (Hira Mani), Muqaddar (Madiha Imam), Qayamat (Neelum Muneer), Hum Kahan Ke Sachay Thay (Mahira Khan), in which the character played by Haroon is never chosen by his love interest.

    The Do Bol star tweeted that, “Someday I’m going to play such an evil role that I’ll kill everyone in the play (except) for the leading lady. I think that’s my best chance of ending up with the ‘girl’ in a drama!”

    The Khaas actor also cleared the air regarding his character’s name in the novel.

  • ‘Raees’ director Rahul Dholakia is set to binge-watch ‘HKKST’ for Mahira Khan

    ‘Raees’ director Rahul Dholakia is set to binge-watch ‘HKKST’ for Mahira Khan

    Indian film director, Rahul Dholakia of Raees fame has said that his mother has strongly recommended him to watch Mahira Khan’s Hum Kahan Ke Sachay Thay.

    Taking to Instagram stories, Rahul wrote: “My mom strongly recommends #humkahankesachaythay of the supremely talented @TheMahiraKhan!! Now I have to watch it – and I am so looking forward to it.”

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    The drama Hum Kahan Ke Sachay Thay is written by Umera Ahmed and directed by Farooq Rind, the cast of the drama also features Usman Mukhtar, Kubra Khan and Haroon Shahid.

  • ‘Breaking that vicious circle’: Gohar Rasheed hits back at Sharmila Faruqi, Kubra supports him

    ‘Breaking that vicious circle’: Gohar Rasheed hits back at Sharmila Faruqi, Kubra supports him

    Recently the Digest Writer star had posted a message on Instagram to address a slap scene from his drama Laapata that was being widely shared on social media.

    The actor had posted that the reason he opted for the role of Daniyal in the drama, “prove that oppression is a choice”. “If any insecure man with his fragile ego tries his ‘so called’ muscles on you, make the choice that Falak did without any fear,” he had written. “One tight slap back from a brave woman to such weak man in our society would be a giant leap for women kind.”

    Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) leader Sharmila Faruqi recently responded to actor Gohar’s reflections on violence against women on Instagram, disagreeing with the actor’s assertion that “oppression is a choice.”

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    Rasheed then replied to Faruqi’s comment via his a reply and a social media post. “With all due respect ma’am. Then how can we break this vicious cycle? If thousands of women are being oppressed daily, how can we change that reality?” he asked.

    “The ‘slap scene’ depicts a woman standing up for herself and saying no to violence which is a step towards breaking that vicious circle. Oppression is a choice, an idea for the generation to come where no woman should accept being abused or oppressed due to the society norms and if she does tolerate being oppressed then that is her choice not a mindset anymore,” he wrote.

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    Meanwhile, actor Kubra Khan agreed with the Mann Mayal actor and supported his stance.

  • ‘Victim-blaming never ends’: Sharmila Faruqi schools Gohar over violent scene with Sarah

    ‘Victim-blaming never ends’: Sharmila Faruqi schools Gohar over violent scene with Sarah

    Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) leader Sharmila Faruqi recently responded to actor Gohar Rasheed’s reflections on violence against women on Instagram, disagreeing with the actor’s assertion that “oppression is a choice.”

    The Digest Writer actor had posted a message on Instagram to address a slap scene from his drama Laapata that was being widely shared on social media.

    The actor had posted that the reason he accepted the role of Daniyal in the drama was to “prove that oppression is a choice”. “If any insecure man with his fragile ego tries his ‘so called’ muscles on you, make the choice that Falak did without any fear,” he had written. “One tight slap back from a brave woman to such weak man in our society would be a giant leap for women kind.”

    Faruqi replied to Rasheed’s post, saying that oppression is “not a choice”. “It’s a hard reality,” she wrote.

    “Thousands of women are oppressed daily not because they chose to be oppressed but because they don’t have the choice to hit back or leave. Marital rapes, domestic violence, acid victims, child marriages are rampant because the victims are helpless physically and financially. They suffer in silence and those who do muster the courage to fight back are either silenced, murdered or divorced with no where to go. The victim blaming never ends, it’s a vicious cycle.”

  • ‘Incest? I want to burn my eyes’: ‘Juda Huay Kuch Is Tarhan’ called out for problematic content

    ‘Incest? I want to burn my eyes’: ‘Juda Huay Kuch Is Tarhan’ called out for problematic content

    Hum TV has launched fresh teasers of their on-going soap drama, Juda Huay Kuch Is Tarah across social media platforms. Netizens have slammed the teasers for trivializing the relationship between ‘Foster’ siblings.

    The drama serial is penned by Pyarey Afzal fame Khail-ur-Rehman Qamar.

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